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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-13 (CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 21- BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 21 (TAXATION) RELATED TO BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS (BTR), AS CONTAINED HEREIN; TO ESTABLISH THE FINDINGS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BTR; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: To amend Chapter 21, Article 2 - Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR), of the Code of Ordinances, to define terms related to a BTR and clarify certain sections of this chapter. This includes adding definitions, clarifying existing requirements, and providing submittal requirements to obtain a BTR to operate a business in Wellington.
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EXPLANATION: This amendment does not modify the existing context of Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances. There are no classification changes or fee schedule changes proposed as part of this amendment. The purpose of this amendment is to define terms related to Article 2 and to clarify existing requirements that are, and have been, in practice for more than a decade. Additionally, existing general submittal requirements have been included in the code in an effort to streamline the review and issuance of a BTR. The submittal requirements list is currently provided with the BTR application. They will remain part of the application; however, including them in the code is a proactive measure for both the applicant and Wellington. Various businesses require different submittal documents. Codifying the general requirements will provide the applicant additional ability to collect all required documents prior to completing the BTR application, and in turn, streamline the review time.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO (Legislative)
FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES ...
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