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Resolution calling for municipal election on a measure to modernize the City of South San Francisco's business license tax provisions and requesting: (1) that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County consolidate the municipal election with the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024; and (2) that the County Registrar perform certain election services in connection with such election including conducting the November 5, 2024 election for the City of South San Francisco; and (3) authorizing the City Clerk to enter into an agreement for the provision of election services and reimburse the County for election service costs.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco maintains a comprehensive system for licensing businesses operating in the City and levying a tax on licenses for the privilege of transacting and carrying on business in the City. The business licensing procedures, definitions, and tax rates are codified in Chapters 6.04, 6.08, 6.12, and 6.12 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City recognized in its 2024-25 budget that it is facing a potential structural deficit that must be addressed through a broad approach that includes both cost savings and enhanced revenue; and
WHEREAS, the potential structural deficit threatens the City's ability to maintain its current levels of service, including fire protection and paramedic emergency response; neighborhood police patrols and services; pothole, street and road maintenance; parks and recreation programs; and library programs and services; and
WHEREAS, revenue from the business license tax contributes to the maintenance of those services; and
WHEREAS, the business license tax was last updated in 2008 to increase the rates on some large businesses and implement a cap on the total amount of business license tax that any business pays annually. The business licensing procedures and tax rates have not been substantially updated to reflect changes in the busines...
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