- The Union City Commission voted unanimously to authorize the suspension, revocation or non-renewal of city-issued business licenses for businesses that fail to pay municipal taxes, fees or fines.
- Before taking action, the city must provide written notice, allow businesses to cure the delinquency or enter a payment agreement, and offer an appeal hearing before the City Commission.
- The ordinance is intended to strengthen the city’s ability to collect revenue, including occupational taxes—Union’s second-largest revenue source.
The City of Union has passed an ordinance allowing suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal of city-issued business licenses for entities that are delinquent on municipal financial obligations.
During the Union City Commission meeting on Monday, the legislative body held a second reading of an ordinance granting the city authority to deny renewal or to suspend a business license if a business fails to pay its required duties. The commissioners unanimously voted in favor, with each individual member expressing support for the measure.
“I’m 100% for it,” Union Commissioner George Eldridge said. “I think it’s too bad we didn’t have this a year ago.”…