AGENDA DATE: 8/4/2021
TITLE:
Title
Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 15, Taxation
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 15, Taxation
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner, Bessette, Birch, Allshouse, L., Lin
PRESENTER (S): Greg Kamptner
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Board has directed the County Attorney’s Office to conduct a comprehensive review and recodification of the County Code. Chapter 9 of the County Code regulates the operation, parking, and licensing/permitting of motor vehicles, bicycles, electric power-assisted bicycles, motorized skateboards or scooters, and mopeds. The current version of Chapter 9 includes an article pertaining to vehicle licenses. As part of the reorganization of County Code Chapter 9, Motor Vehicles, which is also being considered by the Board on August 4, 2021, the article regarding vehicle licenses is being proposed for relocation to County Code Chapter 15, Taxes, because it involves the County’s levying and collection of the annual vehicle license tax imposed on all motor vehicles in the County.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of County funds.
DISCUSSION: The process of recodifying the County Code includes making formatting, style, organizational, and substantive changes. These changes are being addressed at the chapter level before the Board considers adopting a complete, recodified County Code. The attached proposed ordinance adds a new Article 14, which includes the vehicle license provisions that are being recommended for removal from County Code Chapter 9, Motor Vehicles. In addition, staff has included stylistic revisions and eliminated archaic or redundant language to make the article easier to read.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no expected budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that, after the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached proposed ordinance (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Ordinance