Business License Tax Modernization

The City seeks to enter into an agreement with a consulting firm with the necessary experience to: Conduct an initial study analyzing the City’s current Business, Professions and Trades Provisions (business license program) in the context of the City’s goals for the program. The study would include: (1) a benchmarking analysis and an overview of trends and opportunities in this area based on current academic research and best practice; (2) a review identifying where the City could make administrative changes that would help to reach its goals Based on initial study results, and with additional direction from City leadership, develop business license taxation and financial models and provide tax proposals and recommendations Assist with conducting community and business outreach throughout the process Assist in drafting the proposed ordinance Provide recommendations for and assist in implementation Assist with internal and external communication, including presence at City Council meetings when appropriate.