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Council enters first reading for ordinance to contract with RITA for municipal earnings tax administration
Summary
At first reading, the council introduced Ordinance 2026-14 to authorize an agreement with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to administer and collect the city's municipal earnings tax; the ordinance was entered into the record for first reading and no final vote occurred.
Mayor Burke read Ordinance 2026-14 into the record as a first reading: the measure authorizes an agreement with the regional income tax agency (RITA) for administration and collection of the city's municipal earnings tax. The ordinance was entered as a first reading and no final vote was taken at the meeting.
Director of Finance Tina (name on record) told the council she believes contracting with RITA will enhance the level of service, that the city would retain local support staff to assist residents in person, and that RITA has tools to locate residents who have not been filing taxes. She urged colleagues to consider how shared services can provide technology and staffing benefits the city could not otherwise afford.
Several council members commented: one suggested reviewing RITA's municipal history on its website; another (Council member Combs) encouraged due diligence and research before the next vote; Council member Allen described personal experience with RITA as organized and easy for residents to use. The ordinance remains at first reading pending further review and a future council vote.
