REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SANTINO DANISI, City Controller/Finance Director
Finance Department
SUBJECT
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***BILL-15 - (Intro'd June 13, 2024) (For Adoption) - Repealing Section 7-1221, Section 7-1222, Section 7-1237, and Section 7-1238, and Amending Section 7-1233 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Outdated Provisions Concerning Various Business License Fees (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt proposed ordinance to repeal Sections 7-1221, 7-1222, 7-1237, and Section 7-1238, and amend Section 7-1233 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to outdated provisions concerning various business licenses.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Finance Department requests adoption of the proposed ordinance for the following FMC removals and revisions:
* 7-1221 - Exhibitor of Feats of Chance or Skill
* 7-1222 - Manager of Merry Go-Rounds and Similar Amusement of Devices
* 7-1237 - Manager of Boxing and Wrestling Matches
* 7-1238 - Museum Manager, from the Fresno Municipal Code
Amendment to Section 7-1233 by replacing the word 'Bootblack' with 'Shoeshine' as bootblack is an outdated and unused business term.
The adoption of this ordinance will ensure clarity and alignment between the Fresno Municipal Code and the Master Fee Schedule. On February 1, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-016 removing from or otherwise revising business license fees associated with these businesses in the Master Fee Schedule.
BACKGROUND
During the FY25 Master Fee Schedule revision process, the Finance Department submitted changes and updates to the department's Master Fee Schedule for FY2025. These changes included updates to specific business tax fees with deletions and revisions for businesses and professions that were deemed outdated and/or no longer existed. In February 2024, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-016 to accept these updates and they will be removed from the Master Fee Schedule effective July...
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