To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
Resolution Requesting Humboldt County Delegates to Introduce Legislation Allowing Local Voter-Approved Sales Tax to Exceed State Limit and Legislation to Increase Allowable Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Fee
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution requesting Humboldt County delegates to introduce legislation that would allow a local voter-approved sales tax to exceed the state limit, and legislation to increase the allowable abandoned vehicle abatement service fee.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Roads Fund (1200), General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
Your Board has received updates from staff over the last several years regarding changing economic conditions in the state and across the country, most recently at the mid-year budget report on Feb. 7. It is clear they are in an era of economic flux. However, the county has a responsibility to continue to address the needs of local residents, and to collaborate with municipalities to effectively address the needs of residents, businesses and stakeholders, no matter the condition of the economy. The County of Humboldt, like many others throughout California, has had ongoing funding challenges in meeting the essential needs of residents, including providing safe streets, roads and infrastructure. These challenges have only been exacerbated as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, recent local earthquakes, storms, flooding and other disasters and emergencies. Humboldt County is still recovering from the impacts of these catastrophes, but the region is prone to disasters and must plan properly and responsibly to these needs into the future.
To many of these points, on July 19, 2022, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors directed staff to research and return to the Board with options for funding to provide roads services, ...
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