To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Haschak
Meeting Date: September 12, 2023
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Supervisor Haschak |
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707-463-4221 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Creation of an Amnesty Program for Building Permit Penalties; and Direction to Staff to Implement the Amnesty Program for a Period Not to Exceed One Year
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the creation of an amnesty program for building permit penalties; and direct staff to implement the amnesty program for a period not to exceed one year.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors have adopted amnesty programs for property taxes and cannabis taxes in 2017 and 2023.
Summary of Request:
Many people have penalty assessments from the Planning and Building Services department. An amnesty program for these penalties would bring people back into the tax paying system. Offering amnesty from building permit penalty fees for unassessed developed properties whose owners voluntarily respond to the letters the assessor recently sent out could benefit the County’s revenue stream by increasing assessed values of properties and save a lot of staff time in tracking down these properties. The amnesty program should be limited to one year after the approval of waiver program. Board Policy #3 says that Planning and Building fees will not be waived but this is to waive penalties.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the amnesty program or provide alternative direction.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: permits paid |
budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
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current f/y cost: N/A |
if no, please describe: |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: Fiscal Year 528 permits were issued. $426,228.00 collected through investigative fees. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved with Direction |
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Date: September 13, 2023 |
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