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☐ Safe & Prosperous |
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City Administration |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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Division: |
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Administration |
☒ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Business License Fee Exemption for Resident Veteran-Owned Businesses and Merchants
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Revise Yuma City Code (Y.C.C.) to exempt resident veteran-owned businesses and merchants from the fee imposed by Y.C.C. § 70-05. (City Administration) (Jay Simonton)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
Exempting resident veteran-owned businesses from the business license fee imposed by Y.C.C. § 70-05 furthers City Council’s Unique and Creative strategic outcome, strengthening the City of Yuma’s reputation as a Great American Defense Community.
REPORT:
The City of Yuma is one of three Great American Defense Communities (GADC) recognized nationwide by the Association of Defense Communities in 2025. The City’s GADC designation is based on the City’s strong support of the U.S. military, service members and veterans. To further cement the City’s reputation as a GADC during this 250th year of America, the City Administrator recommends exempting City residents who are veterans from the fees imposed on resident businesses and merchants under Y.C.C. § 70-05. The purpose of the exemption is to recognize the service of military veterans and promote veteran entrepreneurship by reducing financial barriers to starting and operating a veteran-owned business within the City.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
04/27/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
04/27/2026 |