To address Hercules’ Fiscal Emergency, stabilize city finances, offset budget shortfalls/the impact of State budget cuts on local services, prevent reductions to the number of police officers/crime investigators, protect/maintain crime prevention, childcare, youth sports and recreation programs and other general City services, shall the City of Hercules establish a ½ cent sales tax legally ending after 4 years, with Independent Citizens’ Oversight, Independent Audits and no money for Sacramento?