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Agenda Item: 15 (a) |
Prepared By: Casey Lucius, Ph.D., Interim City Manager |
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Business: City Council Item |
Department: Executive |
Subject:
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Discussion of Alternative Revenue Options, Casey Lucius, Interim City Manager
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BACKGROUND:
On January 12, 2026, the City Council established six goals for 2026. The number one goal was to identify new sources of revenue. Throughout that discussion, six action items were identified:
1. Amend impact fee agreement with Collier County (in progress)
2. Letter to Collier County Commissioners regarding sales tax on 2026 ballot (completed)
3. Summary of Department of Revenue Report and comparison of other municipalities’ revenue (March 16, 2026)
4. Present facts regarding toll bridge referencing state statutes and other toll bridges in FL (April - May, City Attorney)
5. Explore City operations of County parks and parking lots (June-July)
6. Identify areas for paid parking (August)
This presentation will focus on #3 above.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: NA
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss whether Council is interested in pursuing any of the above revenue streams and provide direction to staff.
POTENTIAL MOTION: NA