DATE: July 13, 2020
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Review the Health and Climate Resilience Tax Credit Ballot Measure (Natural Gas Tax) and Direct Staff to Not Pursue the Measure in November 2020 Election
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee reviews and comments on this report and directs staff to not pursue the ballot measure for the November 2020 election.
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SUMMARY
Staff seeks the Committee’s comments on a possible ballot measure for the November 2020 election. The measure would decrease by 1% the Utility Users Tax (UUT) for residential natural gas and it would increase by up to 5% the UUT for natural gas for large commercial customers. Revenue from the tax would be directed to climate action programs as well as the City’s General Fund. If there remains a public health emergency, revenue could also be directed to health initiatives such as homeless resources, protective equipment, epidemic testing and contact tracing.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report