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Minutes
February 2L,2OL7
Kent, Washington
Approved March 7, 2OL7
Date: February 2L,2Ot7Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers East/West
Attending: Bill Boyce, Council President
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Council President Boyce opened the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
Aoenda:
1. B&O Tax Update (Threshold v. Exemption)
Barbara Lopez, Deputy Finance Director, introduced Jaya Tripathy and Adam
Schierenbeck, the City's B&O tax auditors. Barbara provided information regarding
the composition of taxpayers and detailed informatíon regarding reducing the
compliance burden through the implementation of a non-registration status or non-
reporting status.
Barbara provided information regarding the current Multiple Activities Tax Credit
and the proposed resolution to eliminate prorating the exemption by converting the
$250k exemption to a $250k threshold. This would increase tax due for gross
receipt filers. Additionally, Barbara informed the council of an additional resolution
to the tax inequity by creating a small business tax credit that would be phased out
over 5 years.
Barbara detailed the proposed code changes relating to strengthening
administrative provisions regarding the appeal process, the waiver of late payment
penalties, and the creation of a voluntary disclosure program for previously
unregistered businesses.
Information was presented regarding proposed effective dates of the proposed
changes and next steps including bringing the ordinance before the Operations
Committee and then onto the full Council.
Council suggested finance communicate the proposed code changes with the Kent
Chamber of Commerce.
Barbara provided the Council with "credit" options - Classifications and indicated
that Kent's tax classifications are currently consistent with the model ordinance.
She provided details regarding limitations on "Credit" options - thresholds.
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Kent City Council Workshop
Minutes
February 2L,2OL7
Kent, Washington
Approved March 7, 20L7
2. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Accomplishments and
Work Plan Update
Julie Parascondola, Parks Director provided the Council with the 2016
accomplishments and 20L7 work plan for the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services. A PowerPoint presentation included detailed information
regarding all divisions of the Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department
that included the following information:
Julie provided the Council with the 2L7 work plan forthe administration department
including leadership and administrative support, continued focus on sustainable
funding, marketing, communications and branding plan, national accreditation gap
assessment,
Lori Hogan, Recreational and Cultural Superintendent presented information and
details regarding the 2016 key accomplishments for recreation and cultural
services, in addition to the 2OL7 work plan.
Dinah Wilson, Housing and Human Services Planner presented information
regarding 20t6 key accomplishments of the Housing and Human Services Division
in addition to 2OL7 work plan highlights.
Alex Ackley, Facilities Superintendent, presented 2OL6 key accomplishments of the
Facilities Maintenance and Operations Division. Alex also provided details regarding
his division's 2OL7 work plan.
Garin Lee, Parks Operations Superintendent, presented 2016 key accomplishments
of the Parks Maintenance and Operations Division in addition to the 2OL7 work plan
highlights.
Pete Peterson, Golf Operations Superintendent presented 2016 key
accomplishments in addition to the 20L7 work plan for the Riverbend Golf Complex.
Hope Gibson, Parks Planning Development Manager, presented 2016 key
accomplishments in addition to the 2OL7 work plan for the Parks, Planning and
Development Division.
rneetin g conclu tr at6 p. m.
ey A.oto
City Clerk
February 2L,20L7
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