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File #: 25-0804    Version: 1
Type: Item(s) for Discussion
In control: Council Legislation/Environmental Committee
Final action:
Title: UPDATE ON FEASIBILITY OF A VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX AND PLACEMENT ON 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT AS BALLOT MEASURE
Attachments: 1. PPT 3.3 - Vacancy Tax Leg Committee 7-28-25

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UPDATE ON FEASIBILITY OF A VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX AND PLACEMENT ON 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT AS BALLOT MEASURE

 

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RECOMMENDATION

 

Receive information related to the feasibility of a vacant property tax and placement on the 2026 General Election Ballot as a ballot measure, and provide staff direction on moving forward for Council consideration, if appropriate.

 

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Summary

 

At the February 3, 2025 Legislation/Environmental Committee Meeting, City staff presented an Update on the Proposed Vacant Commercial Property Tax.

 

Committee members directed staff to bring the item to the February 18, 2025 City Council Meeting, including discussion on bringing back fining vacant commercial buildings.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The City Manager’s Office will provide an update.