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Book 92 ifni, 987 Staff had also planned to use surcharge funds as a source of revenue to pay for consultant services prior to October 1, 1995, related to -- system design, a propagation study, and development of specifications for an RFP to be issued to potential vendors. This revenue source would preclude a delay in the Board awarding a contract for beginning construction of the infrastructure or backbone of the communications system. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff proceeded to schedule the public hearing for implementation of the $12.50 moving traffic violation surcharge based on the fact that it was recommended by the consultant, it was discussed and recommended by staff in two workshops with the Board without being excluded from further consideration, and it was included as a source for funding -the recurring maintenance cost of approximately $125,000 annually in the 800 MHz communications project approved by the Board at the public hearing held on May 17, 1994. As stated in prior meetings, staff anticipates the surcharge to generate approximately $125,000 in revenue annually after a short period occurs in which a reduction in the number of citations being written, which is commonly experienced, for reasons discussed in earlier meetings with the Board. However, staff is sure the Board is aware that without this source of revenue, other funding sources would be needed for recurring maintenance costs when the communications system is constructed and operational. If the surcharge is implemented by August 1994, the county could potentially have an additional $75,000 generated, which could be used to offset revenue now anticipated from the one cent optional sales tax fund and used for other needed projects. The alternatives for the Board appear to be as follows: Alternative No. 1 - Deny approval and implementation of the $12.50 surcharge and determine another source of funding the recurring maintenance expense of approximately $125,000 per year for the communications system after it is constructed and operational. Alternative No. 2 - Approve a surcharge fee of less than $12.50 and determine another source of funding the balance of the recurring maintenance expense of the communications system after it is constructed and operational. Alternative No. 3 - Approve implementation and assessment of a surcharge fee of $12.50 utilizing the revenue to fund the recurring maintenance expense of the 800 MHz radio communications system. To the maximum extent possible, funds generated would also be used to offset revenue anticipated from the optional one cent sales tax for construction of the communications system and to eliminate expenses related to Hobart Tower of approximately $30,000 annually from the General Fund. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the this alternative having the not receive citations from traffic violations. July 19, 1994 Board approve Alternative No. 3 based on least fiscal impact on citizens who do law enforcement authorities for moving r M