Construction Use Tax

Boulder Revisits Construction Use Tax

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The City of Boulder received the final report from Anita White Consulting, Update on Practices in Construction Use Tax, on Dec. 10, 2009.

City Manager Jane Brautigam finalized her determination on the city’s Construction Use Tax issue today. Her report has been posted to the city website. Ms. Brautigam’s decision was based on information provided by the consultant, comments from a public stakeholder meeting with the City Manager, a review of existing city processes, and counsel from the City Attorney’s Office.

Both reports are linked below.

A public stakeholder meeting with the City Manager is scheduled for Dec. 14 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building located at 1777 Broadway.

Ms. Brautigam will present the City Manager's Report to City Council Concerning Construction Use Tax on Dec. 15 during the City Council meeting, held in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building located at 1777 Broadway. The Dec. 15 meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 at 6 p.m.

October 2, 2009 – City of Boulder officials today announced the city would suspend actions resulting from the recent voluntary compliance letters mailed to contractors and homeowners regarding the Construction Use Tax.

Please use the menu items in the upper left side of this webpage to get more information about the Construction Use Tax re-examination process.

December 10, 2009 City Manager's Report to City Council regarding Construction Use Tax
December 10, 2009 City Manager's Report to City Council regarding Construction Use Tax. Read the memo that includes the City Manager's determination on Construction Use Tax collection in the City of Boulder.

December 10, 2009 Information from the Firm of Anita White Consulting - Read the consultant's report on Construction Use Tax Practices.

Stakeholder Survey Results - Read the results of the Stakeholder Survey. This survey allowed stakeholders to provide comments regarding their experience with the city's Construction Use Tax process and provide input on improving the process.

November 5, 2009 Letter from the City Manager - Read the letter from the City Manager that outlines the background of this issue, ways to provide input, and a timeline for the 60-day re-examination process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - The FAQ provides information regarding the Construction Use Tax process, the 60-day re-examination and other questions related to the Construction Use Tax.

August 20, 2009 Weekly Information Packet (WIP) Memo - Read the memo that examines the fiscal impact, community sustainability assessements and impacts, background, analysis, and next steps.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 December 2009 17:38

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