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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Ordinance 5171 as approved by the voters. Approval of Measure S in November’s Election amends Section 3.28.030 of Chapter 3.28 of the County Code of Ordinances to include a 4% Special Tax increase to the County’s TOT rate in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Area.
FUNDING: General Fund - Transient Occupancy Tax.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On July 19, 2022 (Legistar 22-1238) the Board adopted Resolution 113-2022 to place a ballot measure requesting voters to support a 4% Special Tax increase to the County’s TOT rate in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Area. The proposed ordinance implementing the increase submitted to the voters was attached as Exhibit B to Resolution 113-2022.
On November 8, 2022, the El Dorado County electorate voted to approve Measure S - the 4% Special Tax increase to the County’s TOT rate in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Area.
Staff are recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Ordinance No. ___ as approved by the voters. Approval of Measure S in November’s Election amends Section 3.28.030 of Chapter 3.28 of the County Code of Ordinances to include a 4% Special Tax increase to the County’s TOT rate in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Area. Ordinance No. __ as approved by the voters will go into effect on January 1, 2023, after the results of the election have been declared by the Board.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar 18-0372 (3/13/18)
Legistar 18-0930 (6/01/18)
Legistar 19-1755 (12/10/19)
Legistar 22-0498 (4/25/22)
Legistar 22-1123 (6/21/22)
Legistar 22-1161 (6/28/22)
Legistar 22-1238 (7/19/22)
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Department of Transportation, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Elections, Auditor, Treasurer Tax Collector, and Surveyor
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain Chair’s signature on the Ordinance and return a signed copy to the Chief Administrative Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
This recommendation is in alignment with the County’s Strategic Plan, including the Good Governance Strategic Plan Component - Establish sound fiscal policies and enable trust and transparency by ensuring accountability, efficiency, flexibility, innovation, and excellence in all operations.
CONTACT
Tiffany Schmid, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Rafael Martinez, Director of Transportation