Report: Measure Z funds went almost entirely to SBPD in 2007-08

The committe that looks at San Bernardino's use of Measure Z sales tax revenues reports to that almost all of the money collected from the measure went to the Police Department.

From July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, the city spent more than $4.8 million in Measure Z revenues on Police expenditures. About $93,000 went to fund crime prevention efforts under the banner of Operation Phoenix.

Measure Z is a 1/4-cent sales tax that voters approved in 2006 to finance public safety. Voters also approved Measure YY, which was merely an advisory measure to show voters' intent that revenues be used to fund the Police Department as well as youth programs such as after-school activities and anti-drug education.

The data was presented to the council Monday.