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8. CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR SALES AND USE TAX, BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ADMINISTRATION CONSULTING SERVICES Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-62, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consulting Agreement with Hinderliter, DeLlamas & Associates (“HdL”) for Sales and Use Tax, Business License, and Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) Administration Consulting Services; adopt Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing access to Sales or Transaction and Use Tax Records and Documents Pursuant to California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 7056(b); adopt Resolution No. 2024-96 terminating the current consulting agreement with MuniServices; and approve the Budget Adjustment Request (Attachment “1”). Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Manager’s Office and Finance: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development and Christina Holmes, Director of Finance) Presenter: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development and Christina Holmes, Director of Finance ESSENTIAL SERVICE – No COUNCIL PRIORITY – Eliminate Structural Deficit a) Resolution No. 2024-62 b) Resolution No. 2024-62– Exhibit “A” – Consulting Agreement c) Resolution No. 2024-62– Exhibit “1” to Attachment “A” of Exhibit “A” – Scope of Services d) Resolution No. 2024-63 e) Resolution No. 2024-96