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Consider adopting a resolution calling an election, requesting consolidation with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election, and requesting election services from the Registrar of Voters to submit to County voters a proposed ordinance amending Article XII of Chapter 11 of the Solano County Code to modernize and expand the County's business license tax structure for commercial energy production and resource extraction businesses and increase business license tax rates (4/5 vote required)
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt a resolution calling an election, requesting consolidation with the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election, and requesting election services from the Registrar of Voters to submit to County voters a proposed ordinance amending Article XII of Chapter 11 of the Solano County Code to modernize and expand the County's business license tax structure for commercial energy production and resource extraction businesses and increase business license tax rates (4/5 vote required); and
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator and County Counsel to take all actions necessary to place the measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Resource Management requests Board adoption of a resolution calling an election and submitting to Solano County voters a measure entitled "An Ordinance Amending Article XII of Chapter 11 of the Solano County Code Relating to the Business License Tax Imposed on Commercial Energy Production, Resource Extraction Facilities, and Data Centers in the Unincorporated Areas of Solano County." The measure would be considered by voters at the November 3, 2026, General Election.
The current business license tax structure does not include adjustments for inflation and does not address other forms of commercial energy pr...
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