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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -112 RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX HOLIDAY FOR NEW BUSINESSES WHEREAS. the City Council of the City of San Leandro has stated goals of fiscal sustainability and program development to advance the City's economic position and support innovation: and WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is well positioned to benefit from an improving regional economy and numerous ongoing development projects that will bring new investment and economic activity to the City; and WHEREAS, the Lit San Leandro fiber optic network, the result of an unique public - private partnership, has made San Leandro a desirable location for innovative businesses in technology - based, growth industries; and WHEREAS, a waiver of the Business License tax for a new business in San Leandro can reduce the costs of starting a business in San Leandro or moving an existing business to San Leandro, and can provide an incentive for businesses to choose to operate in San Leandro; and WHEREAS, the attraction of new businesses will ultimately lead to increased sales and property tax revenues, expanded job opportunities, and an improved quality of life for all members of the San Leandro community; and WHEREAS, in 2012, the City Council adopted an "Open for Business Pledge," affirming San Leandro's efforts to support the East Bay's business climate and the ability of companies in the region to create jobs. NOW. THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows: That the implementation of a Business License Tax holiday for new businesses is hereby authorized; and That the Business License Tax Holiday shall apply to all businesses that are new to San Leandro and physically located in the City excluding those classified as residential and commercial rental property owners, amusement devices, or waste disposal sites, and shall run for a period of one year, beginning September 1, 2013, or as soon as can be implemented; and That the Business License Zoning Approval/Permit Fee shall also be waived for businesses that qualify for the Business License Tax Holiday for a one year period, concurrent with the Business License Tax Holiday; and