HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-161 N.C.S. 11/19/2012 Resolution No. 2012-161 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
IMPOSING THE SB 1186 STATE MANDATED FEE OF $1.00 ON ANY APPLICANT
FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE OR EQUIVALENT INSTRUMENT OR PERMIT, OR
RENEWAL THEREOF, FOR PURPOSES OF INCREASING DISABILITY ACCESS
WHEREAS, SB 1 186 imposes, on and after January 1, 2013, an additional state fee of
$1 on any applicant for a local business license or equivalent instrument or permit, or renewal
thereof, for purposes of increasing disability access and compliance with construction-related
accessibility requirements and developing educational resources for businesses to facilitate
compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified;.and,
WHEREAS, SB 1 186 (Government Code section 4467) authorizes local government
entities to retain 70% of the fees imposed, of which 5% may be used for administrative purposes;
and,
WHEREAS, in order to comply with the legal mandates of SB 1186, the City will charge
an additional $1 fee on business license renewals, new business applications, and equivalent
licensing and certification instruments during the period in which SB 1186 is in effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
as follows:
On and after January 1, 2013, the City of Petaluma shall add a state-mandated fee of
$1.00 to any application fee for a business license or equivalent instrument or permit issued by
the City of Petaluma, with the funds therefrom allocated as required by SB 1 186 (Chapter 7.5,
commencing with Section 4465, of Division 5 of Title 1 of the Government Code). Said added
fee shall be charged until December 31, 2018, unless the provisions of the Government Code
requiring said fee are extended or modified.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City:
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the App aged as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19h day of November, 1 f�rm:
2012.by the following vote:
City ttorney
AYES: Albertson. Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Mealy, Kearney, Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(Wo�/ �ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
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