TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2326
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Ryan Spencer
Customer Service Administrator
Parks
Denise Shinoda
Customer Service Coordinator
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Business Licensing Partnership - RMC Revisions
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond has entered into a partnership with the Washington State Department of Revenue for administration of the City's Business Licensing Program through the State Business Licensing Service (BLS), per Council approval in 2020. Revisions to the Redmond Municipal Code governing the business licensing program are being proposed to align the Code with the program and ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency and ease of interpretation for the business community. We will be requesting Council adoption of these proposed revisions and wish to take this opportunity to receive additional input and answer any questions City Leadership and the Council may have.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
RCW 35.90, Municipal Business Licensing.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
In preparation for launching this partnership to the business community on March 18, 2021, code revisions are critical to our outreach efforts to provide a seamless transition and clear and consistent policy direction to businesses.
OUTCOMES:
Code revisions that are clear, easy to comprehend, align with Washington State Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service policies and provide little to no gap between City and State terminology will provide an optimal experience for our customers and staff.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
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