THE CITY OF
POMONA
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Citizens Oversight Committee
SUBJECT: FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendations
DATE: March 30, 2022
In November 2018, Measure PG was passed by the voters of Pomona, which approved the collection of a Transaction and Use Tax (TUT) of .75%. In accordance with the provisions of the ballot measure a Citizens Oversight Committee (“COC” or “Committee”), was established to be an advisory capacity to the City Council with respect to the City’s Transactions and Use Tax set forth in Article XI of the City of Pomona Municipal Code. The duties and responsibilities of the Committee shall be to serve in an advisory capacity regarding the Transactions and Use Tax.
The Committee shall:
A. Annually review the City’s revenue and expenditures of the Transaction and Use Tax; B. Hold public meetings throughout the year, as often as City Council directs; C. Review annual audit reports related to the tax; and D. Prepare written reports to the City Council that summarize the Committee’s findings and recommendations.
In December 2021, the Committee received a presentation of the City Council’s Priorities and Goals as preparation to make budget recommendations for FY 2022-23. The Committee, during a special meeting held in January 2022, collaborated and is requesting City Council consider the following four (4) FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendations totaling $505,452.