Agenda Item Title:
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Council Member Fairbanks recommending the City consider a letter of support to the Salt Lake County for the 0.25% local option general sales tax for transportation.
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Presenter:
Council Member Fairbanks. Staff from the Wasatch Front Regional Council will also be presenting information.
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Description/Background:
SB 136 allows a county, city, or town to impose a new quarter-cent local option sales tax. Salt Lake County is considering the tax, but has requested feedback from cities. The Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) has drafted a suggested resolution for cities to use in communicating to their counties. In addition, ULCT has provided a revenue estimate as a result of the new local option sales tax. Both documents are attached to this agenda item as is a link to SB 136.
Fiscal Impact:
Further action to be taken:
If the Council desires to recommend the local option sales tax to the County, staff will generate a letter (or resolution should the Council choose) with the relevant information for adoption by the Council at its May 15 meeting.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to direct staff to prepare a letter of support to Salt Lake County for a 0.25% local option general sales tax for transportation.