RESOLUTION NO. 24-0104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH , C ALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
MEASURE MMB ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT ESTABLISHING A ONE-HALF
CENT TRANSACTION AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE
ADMINISTRATION
THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Manhattan Beach City Council, by adoption of Resolution No. 24-0089, placed a ballot measure related to a local one -half cent transaction and use tax (i.e. sales tax) on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the City expects to maintain general municipal services for Manhattan Beach residents, businesses, and visitors at the levels they expect and deserve; and
WHEREAS, Measure MMB would bring Manhattan Beach’s sales tax rate in line with nearby communities and would generate an estimated $5.3 million in local funding for essential programs and services such as keeping local streets, sidewalks, infrastructure, and parks safe, clean, and well -maintained; repairing and upgrading aging community facilities; fixing potholes; and improving parking availability and traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, revenue from this measure will be subject to transparency and accountability provisions such as financial audits and public disclosure of all spending to ensure that all funds will remain in Manhattan Beach for the local general services on which local res idents and businesses rely, and that none of the new revenue can be taken by the Federal or State governments; and WHEREAS, if approved by the voters, revenue obtained through Measure MMB will move Manhattan Beach forward in its continued efforts to reinvest in the community.
NOW THEREFORE, THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Manhattan Beach City Council supports Measure MMB at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
ADOPTED on September 3, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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JOE FRANKLIN
Mayor
ATTEST:
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LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk