TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: County Counsel
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2022
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christian M. Curtis
PHONE:
234-6885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 min.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Sales Tax for Submission to the Voters
(Sponsors: County Counsel and Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Direct staff as to specifics of a potential sales tax for submission to the voters.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On May 17, 2022, the Board of Supervisors directed county staff to begin preparation of a possible sales tax ordinance and to return for further direction.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The sales tax imposed by Measure B will soon be reduced from one-half cent (0.5%) to one-eighth cent (0.125%) by the terms of Ordinance No. 4387. On May 17, 2022, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to begin work on the structure of a possible ordinance and to return to the Board for further direction.
At this time, County Counsel is seeking direction on several key decision points regarding the potential ordinance. Once that is received, a proposed ordinance can be drafted and agenized for an introduction and first reading.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Direct staff to cease work on possible sales tax.
DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? N/A
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: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
CEO COMMENTS:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II
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