AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2023-66, amending the rates for the Clean Community Fee, known as the Community Enhancement Fee, in accordance with Section 66.002 of the San Marcos Code of Ordinances; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date; consider approval of Ordinance 2023-66, on the first of two readings.
Body
Meeting date: September 5, 2023
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement and Finance
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: At the August 15, 2023, Budget Workshop, City Council provided direction to make the proposed fee increase more proportionate across residential and commercial customers.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Quality of Life & Sense of Place
Public Safety, Core Services & Fiscal Excellence
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Choose an item.
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Core Services
? Not Applicable
Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
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Background Information:
The Clean Community Fee (Community Enhancement Fee) was established to enhance the beautification and cleanliness of the City. Revenue from the fee is used for programs and services that include:
* Keep San Marcos Beautiful - Adopt a spot, environmental educational outreach, river cleanups, monthly and special litter cleanups, beautification maintenance and projects, as well as citywide certifications (e.g., Bird City, Scenic City,...
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