RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING THE “GANN” LIMIT
(Normal, no increase to Limit pursuant to G.C. 7902.1 (ZERO ON LINE 10)(The resolution template below, is located on the IT website under Forms, Gann Limit)
WHEREAS, in November of 1979, the California electorate did adopt Proposition 4, commonly called the Gann Amendment, which added Article XIII-B to the California Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, the provisions of that Article establish maximum appropriation limitations, commonly called “Gann Limits,” for public agencies, including school districts; and,
WHEREAS, the District must establish a revised Gann limit for the 2015-16 fiscal year and a projected Gann Limit for the 2016-17 fiscal year in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII-B and applicable statutory law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board does provide public notice that the attached calculations and documentation of the Gann limits for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years are made in accord with applicable constitutional and statutory law;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board does hereby declare that the appropriations in the Budget for the 2015-15 and 2016-17 fiscal years do not exceed the limitations imposed by Proposition 4;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent provides copies of this resolution along with the appropriate attachments to interested citizens of this district.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING THE “GANN” LIMIT
(With Increase to Limit pursuant to G.C. 7902.1 (ONLY if line10 is not zero)
(The resolution template below, is located on the IT website under Forms, Gann Limit)
WHEREAS, in November of 1979, the California electorate did adopt Proposition 4, commonly called the Gann Amendment, which added Article XIII-B to the California Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, the provisions of that Article establish maximum appropriation limitations, commonly called “Gann Limits,” for public agencies, including school districts; and,
WHEREAS, the District must establish a revised Gann limit for the 2015-16 fiscal year and a projected Gann Limit for the 2016-17 fiscal year in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII-B and applicable statutory law; and,
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7902.1 provides that school districts may increase their Gann Limits under specified circumstances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board does provide public notice that the attached calculations and documentation of the Gann limits for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years are made in accord with applicable constitutional and statutory law;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this board does provide public notice that the attached calculations and documentation of the Gann Limits for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years include an increase of $______to the 2015-16 Gann Limit pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 7902.1;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent notifies the Director of the State Department of Finance of the increase to the 2015-16 Gann Limit;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board does hereby declare that the appropriations in the Budget for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years do not exceed the limitations imposed by Proposition 4;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent provides copies of this resolution along with the appropriate attachments to interested citizens of this district.
Use this letter if an increase to the limit
(If #10 on Form Gann has a $ amount)
(The template/sample letter below, is located on the IT website under Forms, Gann Limit)
Important: District sends this letter directly to the Department of Finance (DOF) address listed below, after you receive the e-mail from your SCOE Accountant stating that they have reviewed your Unaudited Actuals. There may be changes/corrections and the DOF doesn’t want to receive more than one letter.
Districtalso sends a copy to SCOE, attention Sarah Lampenfeld, Business Services. The CDE also requires a copy, so she will forward all of Sonoma County’s letters to them at one time.
SAMPLE LETTER TO INCREASE LIMIT
(PER GOVERNMENT CODE s7902.1)
(DISTRICT LETTERHEAD)
(DATE)
Michael Cohen, Director
State Department of Finance
Attention: School Gann Limits
State Capitol, Room 1145
Sacramento, CA95814
Re: Increase of 2015-16 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Government Code Section 7902.1
This is to inform you that, Pursuant to Government Code Section 7902.1, the governing board of the (insert name of district) in Sonoma County adopted a resolution on (insert date) increasing its 2015-16 appropriations limit by $(insert adjustment as found on Page 3, Line 10 of the Form Gann). This increase to the appropriations limit is permanent and will be reflected in future fiscal year calculations.
If you have any questions, please contact (insert name) at (insert phone number).
(Superintendent’s Signature)
(insert name of Superintendent)
(insert name of District)
Cc: California Department of Education