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File #: 18-0493    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 5/10/2018 In control: Finance Committee
Agenda date: 5/16/2018 Final action: 5/16/2018
Title: Discussion of Business and Occupation Tax Adjustments

Title

Discussion of Business and Occupation Tax Adjustments

 

Recommended Action

Committee Recommendation:

Not referred to a committee

 

City Manager Recommendation:

Discuss Business and Occupation Tax Adjustments. No action requested.

 

Report

Issue:

Whether to discuss Business & Occupation Tax Adjustments

 

Staff Contact:

Debbie Sullivan, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499

 

Presenter(s):

Debbie Sullivan, Director, Administrative Services

 

Background and Analysis:

Finance Committee directed staff to consider adjustments to the Business & Occupation Tax and Licensing; including thresholds, rates, and fees. The purpose is to increase revenues to meet future unfunded needs impacting the General Fund while sustaining small business and offering incentives to locate new businesses within the City of Olympia.

 

Staff will present various scenarios and seek feedback from Finance Committee on which options to evaluate further.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

N/A

 

Options:

Information only.

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Attachments:

None