TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Treasurer-Tax Collector and County Counsel
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Shari Schapmire
PHONE:
234-6875
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Katharine Elliott
PHONE:
234-6885
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 min.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution to Present to the Voters of the County a Measure Amending Mendocino County Code Chapter 5.20 for Collection of Transient Occupancy Tax on Private Campgrounds and Recreational Vehicle Parks at the June 5, 2018 General Election; and Introduction and Waive Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.20 of the Mendocino County Code
(Sponsors: Treasurer-Tax Collector and County Counsel)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution to present to the voters of the County a measure adopting the Ordinance amending Mendocino County Code Chapter 5.20 for collection of Transient Occupancy Tax on private campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks at the June 5, 2018 general election; introduce and waive reading of the Ordinance amending chapter 5.20 of the Mendocino County Code; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 15, 2017 the Board of Supervisors directed the Treasurer-Tax Collector to pursue a measure to collect Transient Occupancy Tax ("TOT") from private campgrounds. On July 11, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved bringing a draft ordinance for a ballot measure to be placed on the general election on June 5, 2018.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On May 15, 2017, the Board of Supervisors directed the Treasurer-Tax Collector to pursue a measure to collect TOT from private campgrounds. After reviewing the County's TOT Code (Chapter 5.20), it was determined that there needed to be clarification of the language and expansion of the collection of TOT based on the changing lodging styles. The proposed ordinance would amend Mendocino County Code Chapter 5.20...
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