Title
Adopt a Resolution amending Article XV of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution, effective November 8, 2024, adding clarifying language and authorizing new fees for Treasurer-Tax Collector services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution amending Article XV of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution, effective November 8, 2024, adding clarifying language and authorizing new fees for Treasurer-Tax Collector services.
SUMMARY:
On September 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance No. 24-028 amending Chapter 7.02 of the Monterey County Code ("MCC") with the addition of Section 7.02.060(B) and (C) implementing a business license requirement for all Hotels as defined by Section 5.40020(A) ("Hotels") and all Commercial Vacation Rentals, Homestays, and Limited Vacation Rentals as defined by Section 7.120.020(E), (J) and (N) in unincorporated areas of the County. Section 1.40.010 of Chapter 1.40, Article XV, of the Monterey County Code sets the schedule of fees and charges for the County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector. Government Code 54985 specifies that amendments to this article require Board of Supervisors approval.
DISCUSSION:
With the of the amendment of MCC 7.02.060 to include Sections (B) and (C) establishing a business license requirement for all Hotels, Commercial Vacation Rentals, Homestays and Limited Vacation Rentals, the Treasurer-Tax Collector is seeking Board approval to amend the department's fee schedule to add the clarifying language "Commercial Cannabis" before the established Business License Application Fee and Business License Renewal Fee pursuant to MCC Section 7.02.060(A). Additionally, the Treasurer-Tax Collector seeks to establish business license fees for Hotels, Commercial Vacation Rentals, Limited Vacation Rentals, and Homestays for the newly adopted Sections 7.02.060 (B) & (C). The new fees, listed below, provide cost recovery for work related to the issu...
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