TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Economic Development Manager
Planning and Community Development
Kim Dietz
Principal Planner
Finance
Denise Shinoda
Program Coordinator, Business Licensing
TITLE:
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Award of a Business License Process, Policy and Compliance Evaluation and Recommendation Contract to Strategica, Inc., in the Amount of $150,000
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As part of the 2025-2026 budget, the City Council approved funding for a Business License Study. This study will research Redmond's current business license landscape, conduct a comparative analysis and best practices of peer cities' process and policies, an audit to understand gaps in compliance and revenue leakage, recommendations to obtain full business compliance, business license review process improvement policy changes, and reporting recommendations.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan
EV-8: Monitor the performance of economic development policies and strategies in business diversity, middle-wage job creation, and reduction of displacement risks. Identify and track key economic and demographic metrics to help the city evaluate the effectiveness of local economic strategies and achievement of equitable outcomes.
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Action 1A.4. Encourage business licensing audit to ensure business license compliance for accurate data reporting and revenue generation.
* Required:
Council Approval is required for contracts over $50,000
* Council Request:
N/A
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