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a. Receive and accept the updated analysis responding to questions and comments raised during the Board’s first discussion of Board Referral No. 2026.01 (Daniels) regarding a potential special real estate transfer tax in unincorporated Monterey County;
b. Direct staff to move forward with development of a Property Transfer Tax ballot initiative for placement on a future countywide ballot;
c. Direct staff to move forward with analysis and ballot measure preparation for a potential increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax in unincorporated Monterey County;
d. Direct staff to return with a feasibility analysis, implementation timelines for both revenue measures following completion of polling and strategic analysis;
e. Consider approving the attached Resolution to amend the County of Monterey Administrative Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget 001-1050-8039-CAO014 (Other General Expenditures) to increase appropriations by $83,500, financed by a reduction in the appropriation of 001-1050-8034-CAO020 (Contingencies) to support consultant services necessary for pre-ballot feasibility and public engagement (4/5ths vote required); and
f. Consider authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY 2025-26 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget 001-1050-8039-CAO014 (Other General Expenditures) (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive and accept the updated analysis responding to questions and comments raised during the Board’s first discussion of Board Referral No. 2026.01 (Daniels) regarding a potential special real estate transfer tax in unincorporated Monterey County;
b. Direct staff to move forward with development of a Property Transfer Tax ballot initiative for placement on a future countywide ballot;
c. Direct staff to move forward with analysis and ballot measure preparation for a potential increase to the Tr...
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