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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 21, 2010 D-16 PHAGENDA ITEM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Set a Public Hearing on May 19,2010 to Introduce Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.20 "Electrical Service" by Adding a New Section 13.20.32OTitied Schedule NST - New Sales Tax Economic Development Rate (EUD) MEETING DATE: April 21, 2010 PREPARED BY: Interim Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDEDACTION: Set a Public Hearing on May 19, 2010 to introduce ordinance amending Chapter 13.20 "Electrical Service" by adding a new Section 13.20.320 titled Schedule NST - new sales tax economic development rate. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility Department proposes anew electric utility rate: the New Sales Tax (NST) Economic Development Rate. The proposed NST rate was presented to the Council on April 7, 2010. The proposed NST has three primary objectives: 1) enhance sales tax revenue to Lodi's General Fund; 2) reduce the vacancy rate of commercial properties in Lodi, thus reducing the potential for property neglect, vandalism and/or blight; and, 3) strengthen Lodi's commitmentto business growth and economic development during this temporary national economic downturn. The NSTwould be available to commercial customers who generate at least $100,000 in sales tax or more per year, and occupy a property that has been vacant for a minimum of three months. The discount would be 10 percent through Fiscal Year 2010/11 and 5 percentthrough Fiscal Year 2011/12. When the incentive expires, economic conditions could be assessed as to whether renewal is warranted. FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown. Dependent upon the number of participants, and how many of those would not occupy the vacant property without the discount. FUNDING: Not applicable. enneth A. Weisel Interim Electric Utility Director Prepared By: Rob Lechner, Manager, Customer Service and Programs KW/RSUIst APPROVED: :::--) Blair `1�*Manager 0 - F 0 Please immediately confirm receipt & thisfax by calling 333-6 702 CITY OF LODI P. 0. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE AMENDING LODI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.20, "ELECTRICAL SERVICE," BY ADDING NEW SECTION 13.20.320 TITLED, "SCHEDULE NST — NEW SALES TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RATE" PUBLISHDATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 24,2010 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: One (1) Please SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: DATED ORDERED BY: THURSDAY, APRIL 22,2010 JWNIFER ROBISON, CMC ASSISTANT CITY CLERK RANDI JOHL, CITY CLERK City of Lodi P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 RANDI JOHL CITY CLERK MARIABECERW ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK Iverify Appearance of this Legal in the Newspaper — Copy to File I Faxed to the Sentinel at 369-1084 at (time) Ch (date) —(pages) LNS Phoned to confirm receipt of all pages at _(time) —JMP M13 CF (initials) formAadvins.doe P - ov� DECLARATION OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE AMENDING LODI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.20, "ELECTRICAL SERVICE," BY ADDING NEVY SECTION 13.20.320 TITLED, "SCHEDULE NST — NEW SALES TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RATE" On Friday, April 23, 2010, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing to consider introducing ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," by adding new Section 13.20.320 titled, "Schedule NST — New Sales Tax Economic Development Rate" (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi Public Library Lodi City Clerk's Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on April 23, 2010, at Lodi, California. , W -W Y11! 1, " -&M,72, E&I 1.0115*3 Fil 011 K 0 11 Me] I : 1 :4 N:\Administration\CLERK\Forms\DECPOSTEUD.DOC ORDERED BY: RANDIJOHL CITY CLERK MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK CITY OF LODI Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: May 19,2010 Time: 7:00 p.m. For information regarding this notice please contact: Randi Johl City Clerk Telephone: (209) 333-6702 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, May 19,2010, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a public hearing at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider the following matter: a) Introduce ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.20, "Electrical Service," by adding new Section 13.20.320 titled, "Schedule NST — New Sales Tax Economic Development Rate." Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Electric Utility Department, 1331 South Ham Lane, Lodi, (209) 333-6762. All interested persons are invited to present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2 nd Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing. If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the close of the public hearing. By 9®re f he Lodi City Council: ,�o It Ra City Clerk Dated: Apri121,2010 Approved as to form: D. Stephen Schwabauer City Attorney i T A CLERK\PUBHEAR\NOTICES\Noteud.doc 4/21110