On March 7, 2000, the voters of the City of El Cerrito approved Measure A Special Tax to fund the renovation and reconstruction of the Swim Center, the rehabilitation of Canyon Trail Clubhouse, and the performance of access and restroom renovations to the Harding, Huber, and Poinsett Park Clubhouses.
The El Cerrito
Municipal Code provides information on the rates for the Special Tax.
The Annual rates for the Measure A Special Tax are set as follows:
| Classification |
Special Tax per Unit |
| Single Family residential |
$58.46 |
| Multi Family residential |
$45.00 |
| Non-residential |
$410.00/acre |