RES 26-054
a. Receive and accept the updated analysis responding to questions and comments raised during the Board’s first discussion of Board Referral No. 2026.01 (Daniels) regarding a potential special real estate transfer tax in unincorporated Monterey County; b. Direct staff to move forward with development of a Property Transfer Tax ballot initiative for placement on a future countywide ballot; c. Direct staff to move forward with analysis and ballot measure preparation for a potential increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax in unincorporated Monterey County; d. Direct staff to return with a feasibility analysis, implementation timelines for both revenue measures following completion of polling and strategic analysis; e. Consider approving the attached Resolution to amend the County of Monterey Administrative Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Adopted Budget 001-1050-8039-CAO014 (Other General Expenditures) to increase appropriations by $83,500, financed by a reduction in the appropriation of 001-1050-8034-CAO020 (Contingencies) to support consultant services necessary for pre-ballot feasibility and public engagement (4/5ths vote required); and f. Consider authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes in the FY 2025-26 County Administrative Office Adopted Budget 001-1050-8039-CAO014 (Other General Expenditures) (4/5ths vote required).
- Committee
- Board of Supervisors
- Requested by
- County Administrative Office
- Introduced
- April 9, 2026
- On agenda
- April 14, 2026
- Passed
- April 14, 2026