Agenda Packet - City of Kerman

KERMAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
Kerman City Hall
March 03, 2010– Regular Meeting
850 S. Madera Avenue
6:30 PM Kerman, CA 93630
City Council: Mayor Trinidad M. Rodriguez, Council Members: Richard Stockwell, Raj Dhaliwal,
Jack Sidhu, Charlie Jones
City meetings are intended to be accessible to all persons. Please let us know if you require any accommodation to allow you to
access and participate in this meeting. For assistance, please call (559) 846-9380 two days prior to the meeting.
Materials related to an item on this agenda that are public documents and are submitted after distribution and posting of
the agenda are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at 850 South Madera Avenue, Kerman, during
normal business hours. Documents that are public documents provided by others during a meeting will be available at
the same location during business hours after the meeting.
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
WELCOME - Mayor Trinidad M. Rodriguez
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL - Deputy City Clerk Marci Reyes
INVOCATION - As Offered
At this time the Council wishes to provide anyone an opportunity to provide a brief invocation or
inspirational thought. In accordance with law, we would request only that this opportunity not be used
to recruit converts, or to advance any one, or to disparage any other faith or belief. If no one steps
forward, we will observe a moment of silence so that we may all focus our thoughts on how best to serve
our community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. AGENDA APPROVAL
2. PRESENTATIONS/COMMENDATIONS
2.A Presentation: Planning & Development Services Annual Report 2009 [LP]
The Planning & Development Services Department will be providing a short
presentation on activities for each of the Department's four divisions: Planning,
Building, Code Enforcement and Animal Control. In summary, 2009 was a very
productive year for the department. Several major commercial/industrial projects
were completed and several others started construction. Single-family housing starts
remained sluggish; however, local builders have indicated an interest in starting new
projects and significant gains we made in 2009 over 2008 permits. Code enforcement
and animal control activities kept personnel busy throughout the year. The
department's personnel are committed to providing a high-level of customer service
with the goal of improving the quality of life in the community.
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Staffing Changes:
Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer, Domingo Zapata has recently tested for
and been transferred to the Public Works/Water & Sewer Division to train for the
WWTP Operator position. Mr. Jay Gamez has transferred from Public Work/W & S
Division back to the Code Enforcement/Animal Control Position which will now be
under the Police Dept. Some areas such as Weed Abatement will remain with
Planning & Development Services.
Recommendation: This is an informational item only with a PowerPoint presentation to
be distributed at the meeting.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
This portion of the meeting is reserved for members of the public to address the Council on
items of interest that are not on the Agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Council. Speakers shall be limited to three minutes. It is requested that no comments be made
during this period on items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the
Council on items on the Agenda should notify the Mayor when that Agenda item is called, and
the Mayor will recognize your discussion at that time. It should be noted that the Council is
prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda.
Speakers are asked to please use the microphone, and provide their name and address.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS / PUBLIC MEETING – 6:30 p.m.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items that are not pulled from the Consent Calendar are approved by
a single motion.)
4.A Approval of Minutes:
2/17/2010
4.B Payroll Report:
Report: February 7, 2010 - February 20, 2010: $123,628.53; Overtime: $4,371.21;
Standby and FTO: $1,245.91; Comp Time Earned: 12.38
4.C Warrants:
Nos. 30112 - 30176 $206,971.45
ADDITIONAL CONSENT CALENDAR
5. PETITIONS, BIDS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, AGREEMENTS, ETC
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.A Mid-Year 2009/2010 Budget Report [TLP]
As of December 31, 2009, the City of Kerman, considering the fiscal state of the Country
and State, is doing very well General Fund Revenues are right at 50% and General
Fund Expenditures, after extensive cutbacks in appropriations, are at 48% of the annual
budget. The Enterprise Funds are doing well overall, also, with the Water Fund
expending more than it has taken in so far due to the capital expenditures and energy
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costs and the Sewer Fund doing well enough to set aside funds to service the debt on the
WWTP Expansion Project. The approved FY 2009/10 General Fund Budget anticipated a
$230,500 deficit. At the Dec. 31st Mid-Year report this deficit was only $26,400. We
hope to keep the deficit for the entire year under $50,000 vs. the previously anticipated
$230,500.
Finance Director, Tim Przybyla, has attached spreadsheets of the Mid Year Budget
Report, along with a General Fund Revenue detail. A brief PowerPoint presentation
with bar graphs demonstrates Revenues vs. Expenditures for these categories.
Recommendation: Council accept the Mid-Year Budget Report as presented.
7.B Sales Tax Update Report [RM]
After several years of significant increases, gross sales tax decreased about 9% in 2009
($820,886) vs. 2008 ($903,910) comparing 3rd quarter to 3rd quarter of each yr. This
was significantly less that most cities experienced across the State. We also experienced
improvements in the later part of 2009 that we hope will continue in 2010. However, total
sales tax revenue only tells part of the story. When we examine per capita sales tax; the
picture is bleak. As demonstrated in the charts attached to the accompanying report; per
capita sales tax have decreased from $95.55 to $58.37 from 1999 to 2009 (3rd quarter
perspective). During this period our population has increased from 7,577 to 14,064,
nearly double (refer to chart graph).
Even more alarming our sales tax from retail sales has decreased from $9.98 to $4.82
per capita during this period. While never a significant amount, Kerman's retail sales
only make up approximately 8.35% of our total sales tax revenue. This anemic figure
should be between 25 to 30% to be comparable to communities along the 99 corridor
(refer to Chart: Sales Tax Per Capita City Comparison).
While most cities have experienced lower sales tax revenues in 2009 the more telling
story for the City of Kerman is our very poor per capital figures and even more bleak
retail sales tax figures; especially when compared to neighboring cities. While our total,
per capita sales tax is very low; Kerman’s retail sales tax, with the exception of Drug
Stores, is almost non-existent. This will improve somewhat with the new CVS Pharmacy
and the relocated Rite Aide but not enough to realize the gains the City needs in the long
run (Police & Recreation/Sr. Citizen operations are predominately funded from property
& sales tax. With the State of California continuing to operate in an irresponsible and
irrational manner cities only have future sales tax revenues to hopefully stay in the black.
These and other figures, especially when compared to the per capita figures, indicates
that there is substantial commercial/retail capacity and significant unmet consumer
needs in Kerman. Therefore, sales tax leakage and drive-by leakage to
Fresno/Clovis/Madera is significant and greater than many communities our size.
While the recession of 2008/2009 slowed anticipated commercial/retail development
throughout the nation as well as Kerman; there remains major opportunities for
economic growth in our community. These figures and the potential future growth of
Kerman and surrounding area explains why there is currently such strong interest in
retail/commercial development in Kerman. Experts with national retailers such as Rite
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Aide, CVS and Walmart have discovered our community and understand the unfulfilled
and untapped potential.
Recommendation: Council review materials ask questions and accept report
7.C Annual Police Crime and Activities Report [WWN]
Crime in the City of Kerman is up over 2008. There are quite a number of factors at play
here, which are addressed in detail in the report. Most areas are up by only 2 to 3%.
Property crimes are another issue, they are up significantly, burglaries in particular.
Your Police Department is working very hard at thwarting these crimes and we have
made quite a number of arrests. However, those arrested have been released back into
our community in less than 24 hours. Exacerbating all this is the recent California
Department of Corrections decision to release many felons back into our community
without parole supervision.
Chief Newton has prepared a detailed report with graphs and charts which demonstrate
trends and population growth compared to number of crimes, etc. As the graph charts
indicate while the City continues to enjoy a low per capita crime rate, theft and
burglaries have substantial increased over the last two years. Also included in this report
is an update on implementation of our False Alarm Ordinance and the various crime
prevention and enforcement activities of the Police Department.
Recommendation: Accept report as presented
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
8.A Mayor’s Report
8.B Council Members’ Reports
COUNCIL RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COUNCIL RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.A Government Code 54957 - Public Employee Evaluation - City Manager Annual
Evaluation
COUNCIL RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
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KERMAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
Kerman City Hall
February 17, 2010– Regular Meeting
850 S. Madera Avenue
6:30 PM Kerman, CA 93630
City Council: Mayor Trinidad M. Rodriguez, Council Members: Richard Stockwell, Raj Dhaliwal,
Jack Sidhu, Charlie Jones
City meetings are intended to be accessible to all persons. Please let us know if you require any accommodation to allow you to
access and participate in this meeting. For assistance, please call (559) 846-9380 two days prior to the meeting.
Materials related to an item on this agenda that are public documents and are submitted after distribution and posting of
the agenda are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at 850 South Madera Avenue, Kerman, during
normal business hours. Documents that are public documents provided by others during a meeting will be available at
the same location during business hours after the meeting.
Present: Councilmember, Dhaliwal, Jones, Mayor Rodriguez, Stockwell
Absent: Sidhu,
Also Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief of Police, Planning
Director, Community Services Director
WELCOME - Mayor Trinidad M. Rodriguez
CALL TO ORDER
Voting Key:
Yes, No,
Absent
(Abstain if
necessary)
6:30 pm
ROLL CALL – Deputy City Clerk Marci Reyes
INVOCATION - As Offered
Councilmember Stockwell arrived.
6:32 pm
At this time the Council wishes to provide anyone an opportunity to provide a brief
invocation or inspirational thought. In accordance with law, we would request only that this
opportunity not be used to recruit converts, or to advance any one, or to disparage any other
faith or belief. If no one steps forward, we will observe a moment of silence so that we may
all focus our thoughts on how best to serve our community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Deputy City Clerk
1. AGENDA APPROVAL
Too late for Agenda Proclamation by the City of Kerman Commending Apostolic
Tabernacle as it celebrates its 50 th Anniversary
Approved
CJ/RD (4-0)
2. PRESENTATIONS/COMMENDATIONS
REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
This portion of the meeting is reserved for members of the public to address the Council on
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items of interest that are not on the Agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the Council. Speakers shall be limited to three minutes. It is requested that no comments be
made during this period on items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address
the Council on items on the Agenda should notify the Mayor when that Agenda item is called,
and the Mayor will recognize your discussion at that time. It should be noted that the Council
is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed that are not on the Agenda.
Speakers are asked to please use the microphone, and provide their name and address.
COUNCIL RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COUNCIL RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items that are not pulled from the Consent Calendar are
approved by a single motion.)
6:40 pm
6:52 pm
CJ/RS (4-0)
3.A Approval of Minutes:
2/03/2010
3.B Payroll Report:
Report: January 24, 2010 - February 6, 2010; $121,865.62; Overtime:
$4,800.89; Standby & FTO: $928.58; Comp Time Earned: 13.50
Report: January 10, 2010 - January 23, 2010: $115,317.70; Overtime:
$2,619.55; Standby & FTO: $970.81; Comp Time Earned: 16.50
3.C Warrants:
Nos. 30016 - 30111 $229,166.10
3.D Quarterly Investment Report through December 31, 2009 and January
2010 [TLP]
Recommendation: Council accept the reports as presented.
4. PETITIONS, BIDS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, AGREEMENTS, ETC.
4.A Resolution: Accepting Bid for Kearney Boulevard Widening at Madera
Avenue [GH]
Approved
CJ/RD (4-0)
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council adopt the enclosed
Resolution awarding the Kearney Boulevard Widening Project to Yarbs
Enterprise, Inc. for $138,869.00, and authorize the City Manager to sign the
Agreement.
4.B Resolution: Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation
Protection Act [RM]
Approved
CJ/RD (4-0)
Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached
Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act
Resolution.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6.A Five-year Capital Improvement Program - Streets and Storm Drainage
Improvements (FY 2009/10 to 2013/14) Preliminary Report [GH]
Presented
Recommendation: This presentation is for review and comment by the
Council prior to presentation of the entire report on March 17.
6.B City Park Allocation and Usage Policy for Athletic Fields and Facilities
[PG]
Presented
Recommendation: Staff seeks City Council comments, input and approval
of the Park Allocation and Usage Policy.
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
7.A Mayor’s Report
7.B Council Members’ Reports
COUNCIL RECESS TO CONVENE AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COUNCIL RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
7:40 pm
7:45 pm
7:45 pm
8. CLOSED SESSION
8.A Government Code 54957 - Public Employee Evaluation - City Manager
Annual Evaluation
No
reportable
action
COUNCIL RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
8:35 pm
10. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 pm
RD/CJ (4-0)
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
I, MARCI REYES, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Kerman, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the
above Minutes are a true depiction of all actions taken at the City Council meeting held on the first date above written at
Kerman City Hall, 850 S. Madera Ave, Kerman, CA
__________________________
Date
___________________________
Marci Reyes, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KERMAN
PAYROLL REPORT
PAY PERIOD: February 7, 2010 - February 20, 2010
AGENDA ITEM 4.B.1
OVER TIME
STANDBY & FTO GROSS COMP TIME
EMPLOYEE SALARY RETRO PAY HOURS AMOUNT HOURS AMOUNT SALARY EARNED
ADMINISTRATION
2Manfredi, Ron $ 5,192.31 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 5,192.31
15 Gonzalez, Diana $ 1,747.85 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,747.85
87 Madruga, Lydia $ 1,966.15 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,966.15
299 Przybyla, Tim $ 3,522.00 $ 504.00 - $ -
- $ - $ 4,026.00
332 Alverez, Josefina $ 1,249.85 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,249.85
350 Jones, Toni $ 2,411.54 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,411.54
359 Holdcroft, Renee $ 2,832.46 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,832.46
375 Reyes, Marcia $ 504.37 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 504.37
435 Nazaraff, Hellen $ 367.64 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 367.64
445 Jauregui, Luz $ 791.50 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 791.50
TOTAL $ 20,585.66 $ 504.00 - $ -
- $ - $ 21,089.66
REC/SOCIAL
11 Gallegos, Philip $ 3,457.85 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 3,457.85
35 Arredondo, Barbara $ 1,399.38 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,399.38
76 Wright, Judy $ 1,365.23 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,365.23
97 Gonzalez, Jose Felix $ 1,475.54 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,475.54
233 Moore, Nancy $ 1,858.15 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,858.15
237 Salvador, Mark $ 1,766.31 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,766.31 7.88
431 Laurissa, Gallardo $ 1,383.69 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,383.69
361 Lujan, Vanessa $ 350.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 350.00
175 Aguayo, Juan $ 51.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 51.00
270 Zepeda, Adriana $ 59.06 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 59.06
292 Silva, Jessica $ 467.13 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 467.13
347 Quintana, Pedro $ 82.50 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 82.50
383 Rodrigues, Manuel $ 114.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 114.00
443 Garcia, Danielle $ 114.75 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 114.75
444 Ochoa, Christpher $ 125.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 125.00
Gonzalez, DeVona $ 89.25 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 89.25
TOTAL $ 14,158.84 $ - $ - $ -
- $ - $ 14,158.84 7.88
POLICE
29 Rodrigues, Mary $ 1,691.08 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,691.08
59 Madruga, Ron $ 2,850.92 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,850.92
69 Chapman, Tom $ 2,222.04 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,222.04
73 Collins, Kirk $ 2,850.92 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,850.92
74 Newton, William $ 4,148.31 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 4,148.31
101 Cubillos, Teresa $ 2,390.31 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,390.31
245 Barbosa, Isaias $ 2,167.85 $ - 8.00 $ 325.18 - $ - $ 2,493.02
278 Deo, Gurdeep $ 2,289.69 $ - 6.00 $ 257.59 - $ - $ 2,547.28
291 Ramirez, Donald $ 1,691.08 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,691.08
296 Mendoza, Sandra $ 1,740.92 $ - 9.50 $ 310.10 - $ - $ 2,051.03
307 Gaxiola, Ronald $ 2,064.46 $ - - $ - 23.50 $ 151.61 $ 2,216.07 4.5
343 Davis, Jeff $ 2,322.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,322.00
446 Castillo, Veronica $ 819.97 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 819.97
354 Ness, Lee $ 2,005.38 $ - 20.00 $ 752.02 - $ - $ 2,757.40
363 Barcoma, Wilbert $ 2,025.69 $ 43.41 7.00 $ 265.87 - $ - $ 2,334.97
369 Ramer, Joseph $ 1,124.77 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,124.77
380 Arrmstrong, Scott $ 1,783.38 $ - 24.00 $ 535.02 - $ - $ 2,318.40
402 Nevis, James $ 2,064.46 $ 298.44 - $ -
- $ - $ 2,362.90
413 Magallon, Peter $ 1,740.92 $ - 6.00 $ 195.85 21.00 $ 114.25 $ 2,051.03
425 Belding, Jeff $ 1,698.46 $ - 21.75 $ 692.65 - $ - $ 2,391.12
TOTAL: $ 41,692.63 $ 341.85 102.25 $ 3,334.28 44.50 $ 265.86 $ 45,634.62 4.50
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CITY OF KERMAN
PAYROLL REPORT
PAY PERIOD: February 7, 2010 - February 20, 2010
AGENDA ITEM 4.B.1
OVER TIME
STANDBY & FTO GROSS COMP TIME
EMPLOYEE SALARY RETRO PAY HOURS AMOUNT HOURS AMOUNT SALARY EARNED
PUBLIC WORKS
8Gonzales, Ruben $ 1,842.92 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,842.92
20 Rodriguez, Joe $ 1,842.92 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,842.92
25 Prieto, Ruben $ 1,615.38 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,615.38
26 Gruce, Robert $ 2,382.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,382.00
27 Hearld, Douglas $ 2,570.77 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,570.77
134 Ramirez, Manuel $ 1,613.08 $ - 2.00 $ 60.49 2.25 $ 45.37 $ 1,718.94
172 Chavez, Fernando M. $ 1,837.85 $ - 7.50 $ 258.45 22.50 $ 516.89 $ 2,613.19
290 Gastelum, Humberto $ 1,676.31 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,676.31
298 Barajas, Michael $ 1,515.23 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,515.23
322 Castro, Joseph $ 1,511.08 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,511.08
330 Gamez, Jesus $ 865.62 $ - 2.00 $ 59.02 - $ - $ 924.63
349 Sidhu, Nirmal $ 1,308.46 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,308.46
405 Hodges, Thomas $ 1,186.62 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,186.62
378 Sanchez, Daniel $ 1,246.15 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,246.15
389 Moore, Ken $ 3,495.69 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 3,495.69
329 Arechiga, Pastor $ 1,308.46 $ - 4.00 $ 130.85 6.00 $ 98.13 $ 1,537.44
418 Medeiros, Cheryl $ 1,554.00 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,554.00
TOTAL $ 29,372.54 $ - 15.50 $ 508.80 30.75 $ 660.40 $ 30,541.74
PLANNING
37 Pimentel, Olivia $ 2,063.54 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,063.54
234 Kufis, Chris $ 2,035.38 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 2,035.38
326 Fonseca, Monica $ 1,308.92 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 1,308.92
379 Zapata, Domingo $ 1,371.28 $ - 18.00 $ 528.13 17.25 $ 319.66 $ 2,219.06
414 Patlan, Luis $ 3,956.77 $ - - $ -
- $ - $ 3,956.77
TOTAL $ 10,735.89 $ - 18.00 $ 528.13 17.25 $ 319.66 $ 11,583.68 0.00
PLANNING COUNCIL
Arabian, M $ - Rodriguez $ 155.00
Epperson, R $ - Stockwell $ 155.00
Felker, R $ - Dhaliwal $ 155.00
Nehring, K $ - Sidhu $ -
Brar, P $ - Jones $ 155.00
Lopez, Michael $ -
Bandy, Robert $ -
Total $ - Total $ 620.00
GRAND TOTAL: $117,165.56 $845.85 135.75 $4,371.21 92.50 $1,245.91 $ 123,628.53 12.38
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Sales Tax Per Capita City Comparison
$140.00
$120.00
$131.00
$123.00
$116.00
$119.00
$100.00
$80.00
$60.00
$40.00
$20.00
$0.00
$78.00
$63.00
$58.00
$57.00
$51.67
$49.00
$37.90
$38.52
$27.78
$21.08
$18.74
$15.28
$10.41
$4.82
California Clovis Fresno Kerman Kingsburg Madera Reedley Sanger Selma
Total Sales Tax Per Capita
General Retail Per Capita
Kerman has a lower per capita sales tax than several cities in our area. Even
more alarming is that Kerman’s per capita retail sales are far lower than those
of surrounding communities; even those with lower overall per capita sales tax
revenue (Dollar and % figures may change from year to year).
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Kerman Population Growth vs Retail Sales Tax Per Capita
$12.00
$10.00
$8.00
$6.00
7,577
$9.98
$9.08
$8.52
$8.05
$7.49
$6.53
$6.17
$5.65
$5.30
$4.92
14,064
$4.82
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
$4.00
6,000
4,000
$2.00
2,000
$0.00
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
0
Population
General Retail
From 1999 to 2009 Kerman nearly doubled in population. During the 11-year period,
our per capita sales tax decreased from $9.98 in 1999 to $4.82 in 2009. This translates
into the fact that commercial/retail growth has not kept pace with residential growth.
However, the old adage that “commercial follows roof tops” appears to be taking place
in Kerman. A new expanded Rite Aid and new CVS pharmacy are testimonies to the
built up, unmet retail needs in Kerman. These and other figures, especially when
compared to the per capita figures from nearby communities, indicates that there is
substantial commercial/retail capacity and significant unmet consumer needs in
Kerman.
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CITY OF KERMAN
General Retail Sales Tax
DEPARTMENT STORES.
19.2%
FLORIST/NURSERY. 2.6%
APPAREL STORES. 9.5%
RECREATION PRODUCTS.
0.4%
FURNITURE/APPLIANCE.
8.9%
MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL.
12.6%
DRUG STORES. 46.8%
The above breaks down the general retail sales tax per business type in the City
of Kerman. In the City of Kerman general retail sales tax represents only 8.3%
of the total sales tax (compared to approximately 27% in Madera, 33% in Sanger & CA avg. of
29%). The general retail sales tax per capita is $4.82 while the total sales tax per
capita is $58.00. While our total, per capita sales tax is very low; Kerman’s
retail sales tax, with the exception of Drug Stores, is almost non-existent.
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