TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services and County Counsel
MEETING DATE: September 26, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Adrienne Thompson
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Matthew Kiedrowski
PHONE:
707-234-6885
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Approving an Agreement with Civitas Advisors, Inc. for Services to Establish a New Tourism Marketing District Pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 and Authorizing the Examination of Sales and Transactions and Use Tax Records Related Thereto
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt the Resolution approving the agreement with Civitas Advisors, Inc. for services to establish a new Tourism Marketing District pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District law of 1994 and authorize the examination of sales and transaction and use tax records related thereto; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On December 13, 2022, the Board received a presentation by Civitas Advisors regarding the benefits of converting the Business Improvement District to the 1994 District Law. On June 6, 2023, the Board discussed the conversion of the Business Improvement District during the County budget hearing. On September 12, 2023, the Board approved the annual service agreement with Mendocino County Tourism Commission related to the Business Improvement District transition.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
In an effort to gain financial stability, Mendocino County Tourism Commission (Visit Mendocino) began discussions with Civitas Advisors on the transition from the 1989 Streets and Highway Code the Property and Business Improvement Law of 1994. Several benefits to changing the BID Law include the ability to tax lodging at a greater rate as well as including "tourism facing businesses". The transition of the BID will also change the annual repo...
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