Frequently Asked Questions
What is Measure C?
Measure C is a $350 million bond measure approved in March 2004 by registered voters living within the Riverside Community College District. Bond funds can be used for the acquisition, design, construction, renovation, and modernization of classroom buildings and other facilities on RCCD campuses or educational sites. Bond funds cannot be used for faculty, staff, or administrator salaries.
Why was Measure C needed?
State funding for community colleges is very low when compared to funding California
State University and University of California campuses receive. In addition, this
funding is uncertain and can drop from one year to the next. In order to continue
to meet student needs, handle enrollment growth on the newer campuses in Moreno Valley
and Norco, modernize decades-old classrooms and buildings, and develop new programs
and facilities, RCC needs a stable source of local funding. Measure C provides that
funding, and allows the College to qualify for more state and federal funds.
Who pays for Measure C?
Property owners living within incorporated and unincorporated areas of the District will see a separate tax on their property tax bills. The estimated tax rate, set by the College's Board of Trustees, is projected not to exceed $18 per $100,000 of assessed value. This means that if your undeveloped property, home, or building has an assessed value (this is different from market value) of $200,000 your annual Measure C tax would be $36.
How will Measure C bonds be issued?
The RCCD will issue Measure C bonds in several stages over a period of approximately 10-15 years. The size of each bond issuance depends on several factors, including what building projects are needed, what priorities are set by campus-wide strategic planning committees, the Chancellor, and the Board of Trustees, whether projects can be built within a specified period of time, and the availability of state funding.