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Stanton refines business-license code after consultant finds low per-capita revenue
Summary
Council adopted clarifying updates to the city's business-license ordinance to separate tax and regulatory provisions, improve administration and audits, and streamline appeals. Staff said the changes do not change tax rates; a consultant noted Stanton's business-license revenue per capita is lower than nearby cities.
The Stanton City Council voted to adopt updates to the city's business-license ordinance on Feb. 11 after a presentation from the city's accounting manager and a consultant from HDL Companies.
Amy Massey, the city's accounting manager, summarized the work contracted to HDL, which included operational support and a comprehensive business-license review. Eric Myers, operations director for HDL, told the council the ordinance revisions are intended to clarify the code, separate tax receipts from regulatory licenses, strengthen audit and verification procedures, authorize the finance…
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