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Dear Trinidad Resident

We want to improve your quality of life.  But, to do so, we need input.  The information you provide in this 5-minute survey will help the City prioritize its tactical efforts and strategic priorities.  

Please note that the first part of the survey is general and the second half is specific to the topic of Short-Term Vacation Rentals.

Individual responses to the survey will be kept anonymous.

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* 1. Please enter your physical street address (no PO Boxes, please). Name, email, and phone are optional.

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* 2. Overall, how would you rate your Quality of Life in Trinidad?

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* 3. What can the City do to improve your quality of life?

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* 4. What do you value most about living in Trinidad? Check all that apply.

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* 5. How would you rate your overall sense of safety in Trinidad?

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* 6. What can the City do to make you feel safer?

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* 7. How would you rate your satisfaction with the overall appearance of the City?

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* 8. What improvements would you like to see to the City's appearance?

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* 9. Are you happy with the amount and quality of entertainment, events, recreation, and educational opportunities in Trinidad?

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* 10. If not, what would you suggest to enhance Trinidad?

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* 11. How satisfied are you with your opportunities to engage/provide input to the City?

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* 12. How helpful is the communication you receive from the City?(letters, email, City website, newsletters, posters, meetings, etc.)

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* 13. How can the City's communication be more effective?

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* 14. What are some (1-3) improvements you'd like to see the City? 

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* 15. We are also seeking input regarding the operation of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Trinidad. In 2016, the City approved an ordinance addressing citizen concerns over unregulated STRs while fulfilling State mandates to provide visitor services/accommodations in the Coastal Zone. The Coastal Commission recently approved the City's updated STR Ordinance.

Please answer the following questions about your experience with STRs in 2023.

Did you receive the 24-hour STR contact list mailed in Feb 2024 (light blue paper) which lists STR management contacts?

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* 16. Are you aware of the Good Neighbor Policy for Trinidad STRs?

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* 17. Do you know how to file a concern/complaint regarding an STR?

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* 18. If you filed a complaint (noise, lights, parking, etc) regarding an STR in 2023, did you receive a timely follow-up?

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* 19. The City derives economic benefit from STRs in the form of Tourist Occupancy Taxes (TOT) which typically exceed $140,000. In addition, City merchants rely heavily on tourists.

Did you know the City receives substantial annual revenue from Short-Term Rentals?

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* 20. Thank you for completing this survey. Responses to the survey will be consolidated (and reported back anonymously) to the public in a future City Council meeting and posted on the City's website. 

Please mark the box below if you would like to be contacted by City staff or an elected official regarding any of your response(s) to this survey.

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