TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: County Counsel
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2022
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christian Curtis
PHONE:
707-234-6885
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 40 min.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Introduction and Waive Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.200 to Title 5 of the Mendocino County Code Imposing a County Essential Services Transactions and Use Tax
(Sponsor: County Counsel)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Introduce and waive reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 5.200 to Title 5 of the Mendocino County Code imposing a county essential services transactions and use tax.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On June 21, 2022, the Board provided direction to the County Counsel's Office to proceed with drafting an ordinance for a 1/4 cent general sales tax for submission to the voters. The Board also gave direction for Supervisors Gjerde and Mulheren to work together and return with a plan on July 12th for funding water related issues within the County's existing budget and for County Counsel to draft a resolution of intent to accompany the sales tax.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Board has directed County Counsel to draft a proposed sales tax ordinance to submit to the voters for approval at the November election.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide direction to staff.
DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Safe and Healthy County
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
CEO COMMENTS:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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