Ordinance No. 26-1 Adopting Substantive Transactions and Use Tax and Expenditure Plan

Ordinance No. 26-1, issued by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, authorizes the continuation of a countywide sales tax to fund transportation operations and investments within San Bernardino County. The proposed tax rate is set at one-half of one percent, with the intent to place the measure on the November 3, 2026, countywide ballot for voter approval. This legislative action establishes a funding mechanism rather than committing the Authority to any specific project, program, or capital improvement. The associated Expenditure Plan, known as Measure I 3.0, outlines program categories, funding distributions, and accountability provisions, including annual audits and oversight. The plan emphasizes geographic equity and subregional funding distribution in alignment with Authority policy. Because the Ordinance serves as a government funding mechanism without direct physical impact on the environment, it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).