El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
Measure Z Citizen Complaint #c35-02/03 Reason for the Report
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Findings 5 findings
F1
The City of South Lake Tahoe voters passed Measure Z on November 5, 2002 to add an additional $1 dollar tax to the already existing TOT collection
F2
The City Manager mailed an announcement to all owners or managers of motel, hotel, and vacation rentals that the measure would become effective on December 5, 2002.
F3
The South Lake Tahoe City Council members unanimously voted on December 10, 2002 that these additional tax monies that were collected between December 5, 2002 and January 1, 2003 would not be audited.
F4
The Council vote allowed the lodging industry to retain, refund, or pay the tax for the 26 days that were not being audited.
F5
The City of South Lake Tahoe incurred an estimated loss of approximately $22,038 as a result of the above action.
Recommendations 2
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R1The City Council should follow the “six P’s”:Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
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R2The ballot measure, once voted and approved, should have gone into effect according to election laws. Responses Required for Findings
No Responses Found 1
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