Title
INFRASTRUTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
Consideration of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (INRAC) recommendations contained in the Infrastructure Conditions and Funding Report - FY 2019-20.
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Based on recommendation from the Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee, that the City Council:
1) Receive and File the INRAC Conditions and Funding Report.
2) Consider a dedicated infrastructure sales and use tax of 1% to be reviewed in 15 years, to include the development of a Citizen’s Review Committee for Transparency, Communication and Oversight to ensure all tax measure revenue is spent for infrastructure purposes as specified in a measure passed by voters and an Annual Report and Public Hearing on outcomes.
3) Direct Staff to implement the following items:
a. Hire a consultant to review the City budget to identify savings that can then be dedicated to street improvements.
b. Review the possibility of a transient occupancy tax (TOT) on vacation-by-owner rentals.
c. Implement an increased focus on Economic Development.
d. Pursue long-term improvements in energy use and sourcing.
4) Provide direction to Staff as appropriate, to include direction on Staff alternative options.