Resolution No. 2012-126RESOLUTION NO. 2012-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AUDITOR -CONTROLLER
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2011, the City Council of the City of
Vernon adopted Resolution No. 2011-136 approving an Agreement for
Billing of Special Parcel Taxes with the Los Angeles County Auditor -
Controller ("Auditor -Controller") that was to continue from year to
year, unless terminated by a thirty -day notice; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue services for the collection of
special parcel taxes, it is necessary to execute a new agreement with
the Auditor -Controller in a form provided by the Auditor -Controller;
and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County will place special parcel taxes
on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute collections to the City of
Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as property taxes are
collected and distributed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments with the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller, in substantially the same form as
the copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem to execute the Agreement for,
and on behalf of, the City of Vernon and the City Clerk, or Deputy
City Clerk, is hereby authorized to attest thereto.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
instructs the City Administrator, or his designee, to take whatever
actions are deemed necessary or desirable for the purpose of
implementing and carrying out the purposes of this Resolution and the
transactions herein approved or authorized.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or the City Clerk's designee, to send one
fully executed Agreement to:
County of Los Angeles
Auditor -Controller, Tax Division
Attention: Aquilla Ivery-Simmons
500 W. Temple Street, Room 153
Los Angeles, CA 90012
SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2012.
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Name: William J. Davis
Title: Na. / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that.the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. 2012-126, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this C,� day of July, 2012, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
This agreement is made and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor-Connroller and City of
Vernon to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribution
of collections to City of Vernon.
I. PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute collections to
City of Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles County property taxes are
collected and distributed. City of Vernon will adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller as outlined in the Direct Assessment Submission Procedure Manual.
Fee for Billing Services
For billing of direct assessments, the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller shall collect the following
charges:
Diskette/CD Input - $0.25 per assessment per parcel
Manual Input - $1.40 per assessment per parcel
For correction of direct assessments requested by City of Vernon after extension of the tax roll, the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller will collect $13.00 per correction.
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller will charge an additional fee for extended services provided
to City of Vernon that are outlined in the Auditor -Controller Direct Assessment Submission Procedure
Manual,
II. COLLECTION OF AUDITOR -CONTROLLER FEES
Direct Assessment billing charges are collected once a year, on the December 200' advance distribution.
Any additional charges are deducted on the next available distribution of monies.
III. ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller has available a report of direct assessments levied for the tax
year by parcel and will be provided to City of Vernon. Accounting Services beyond this will be
considered extended services and will be subject to additional charges and fees.
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IV. MODIFICATION OF COLLECTION FEES AND CHARGES
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller reserves the right to increase or decrease any charges herein
provided, in proportion to any changes in costs incurred by the Auditor -Controller in providing the
services described herein, provided that written notice of any increase or decrease in charges is given to
City of Vernon.
V. AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The authority for such levy, (i.e. resolution, ordinance or election), shall accompany requests for the levy
of direct assessments. City of Vernon warrants that the taxes, fees, or assessments imposed by City of
Vernon and collected pursuant to this Agreement comply with all requirements of state law, including but
not limited to Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
City of Vernon hereby releases and forever discharges Los Angeles County and its officers, agents and
employees from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs and expenses, damages, causes of action,
and judgments, in any manner arising out of Ctty of Vernon responsibility under this agreement or other
action taken City of Vernon in establishing a. special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection
of special taxes, fees, or assessments as contemplated in this agreement.
City of Vernon agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Los Angeles County and its
officers; agents and employees ("indemnified parties") from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs
and expenses, damages, causes of action and judgment, in any manner arising out of any of City of
Vernon responsibility under this agreement, or other action taken by City of Vernon in establishing a
special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection of special taxes, fees, or assessments as
contemplated in this agreement.
VI. AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
If any judgment.is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to implement this
Agreement, City of Vernon agrees that Los Angeles County may offset the amount of any judgment paid
by Los Angeles County or by any indemnified party from any monies collected by Los Angeles County
on City of Vernon behalf, including property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles
County may, but is not required to, notify Ciop of Vernon of its intent to implement any offset authorized
by this paragraph.
VI1. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and City of Vernon pertaining
to the collection of direct assessments shall be terminated upon the execution of this agreement. This
agreement shall continue fiomyear to year and shall be subject to cancellation by either party by giving a
thirty -day written notice to the other party of cancellation.
By:
Auditor -Controller's Office
Print Name
Date:
ATTEST:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AUDTTOR•CONTROLLER
By:
Taxing Agency
William J. Davis / Mayor Pro Temp
Print Name & Title
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W111ardamaguc er ar amaguc a epu orney
City of Vernon, 5305 Santa e Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 —Telephone (32 ) 583- 811
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
July 18, 2012
Aquilla Ivery-Simmons
County of Los Angeles
Auditor -Controller, Tax Division
500 W. Temple Street; Room 153
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Re: Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Dear Ms. Ivery-Simmons:
Transmitted herewith are two original partially executed agreements, as referenced above, for
execution by the proper party.
Please return one fully executed original agreement to the attention of the undersigned.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Alex Kung, at (323) 583-8811 ext.
355.
Very,Vyly yours,
WI OA�RDG. AMA I
City Clerk
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Enclosures
c: Rory Burnett
Alex Kung
Mark Whitworth
Resolution No. 2012-126
Agreement File No. 12-072
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276.40
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
This agreement is made and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and City of
Vernon to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribution
of collections to City of Vernon.
L PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute collections to
City of Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles County property taxes are
collected and distributed. City of Vernon will adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller as outlined in the Direct Assessment Submission Procedure Manual.
Fee for Billing Services
For billing of direct assessments, the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller shall collect the following
charges:
Diskette/CD Input - $0.25 per assessment per parcel
Manual Input - $1.40 per assessment per parcel
For correction of direct assessments requested by City of Vernon after extension of the tax roll, the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller will collect $13.00 per correction.
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller will charge an additional fee for extended services provided
to City of Vernon that are outlined in the Auditor -Controller Direct Assessment Submission Procedure
Manual.
H. COLLECTION OF AUDITOR -CONTROLLER FEES
Direct Assessment billing charges are collected once a year, on the December 20'h advance distribution.
Any additional charges are deducted on the next available distribution of monies.
III. ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller has available a report of direct assessments levied for the tax
year by parcel and will be provided to City of Vernon. Accounting Services beyond this will be
considered extended services and will be subject to additional charges and fees.
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July 11, 2012 Page 2
IV. MODIFICATION OF COLLECTION FEES AND CHARGES
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller reserves the right to increase or decrease any charges herein
provided, in proportion to any changes in costs incurred by the Auditor -Controller in providing the
services described herein, provided that written notice of any increase or decrease in charges is given to
City of Vernon.
V. AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The authority for such levy, (i.e. resolution, ordinance or election), shall accompany requests for the levy
of direct assessments. City of Vernon warrants that the taxes, fees, or assessments imposed by City of
Vernon and collected pursuant to this Agreement comply with all requirements of state law, including but
not limited to Articles XlRC and XIOD of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
City of Vernon hereby releases and forever discharges Los Angeles County and its officers, agents and
employees from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs and expenses, damages, causes of action,
and judgments, in any manner arising out of City of Vernon responsibility under this agreement or other
action taken City of Vernon in establishing a special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection
of special taxes, fees, or assessments as contemplated in this. agreement.
City of Vernon agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Los Angeles County and its
officers, agents and employees ("indemnified parties") from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs
and expenses, damages, causes of action and judgment, in any manner arising out of any of City of
Vernon responsibility under this agreement, or other action taken by City of Vernon in establishing a
special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection of special taxes, fees, or assessments as
contemplated in this agreement.
VI. AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
If any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to implement this
Agreement, City of Vernon agrees that Los Angeles County may offset the amount of any judgment paid
by Los Angeles County or by any indemnified party from any monies collected by Los Angeles County
on City of Vernon behalf, including property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles
County may, but is not required to, notify City of Vernon of its intent to implement any offset authorized
by this paragraph.
VII. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and City of Vernon pertaining
to the collection of direct assessments shall be terminated upon the execution of this agreement. This
agreement shall continue from year to year and shall be subject to cancellation by either party by giving a
thirty -day written notice to the other party of cancellation.
By: By:
Auditor -Controller's Office
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
UDITOR-CONTROLLER
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Taxing Agenc
William J. Davis /William J. Davis / Mauer Pro Tem�Pro Temp
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
This agreement is made and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and City of
Vernon to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribution
of collections to C* of Vernon.
L PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute collections to
City of Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles County property taxes are
collected and' distributed. City of Vernon will adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller as outlined in the Direct Assessment Submission Procedure Manual.
Fee for Billing Services
For billing of direct assessments, the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller shall collect the following
charges:
Diskette/CD Input - $0.25 per assessment per parcel
Manual Input - $1.40 per assessment per Parcel
For correction of direct assessments requested by City of Vernon after extension of the tax roll, the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller will collect $13.00 per correction.
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller will charge an additional fee for extended services provided
to City of Vernon that are outlined in the Auditor -Controller Direct Assessment Submission Procedure
Manual.
II. COLLECTION OF AUDITOR -CONTROLLER FEES
Direct Assessment billing charges are collected once a year, on the December 20th advance distribution.
Any additional charges are deducted on the next available distribution of monies.
M. ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller bas available a report of direct assessments levied for the tax
year by parcel and will be provided to City of Vernon. Accounting Services beyond this will be
considered extended services and will be subject to additional charges and fees.
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July 11, 2012 Page 2
IV. MODIFICATION OF COLLECTION FEES AND'CHARGES
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller reserves the right to increase or decrease any charges herein
provided, in proportion to any changes in costs incurred by the Auditor -Controller in providing the
service's described herein, provided that written notice of any increase or decrease in charges is given to
City of Vernon.
V. AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The authority for such levy, (i.e. resolution, ordinance or election), shall accompany requests for the levy
of direct assessments. City of Vernon warrants that the taxes, fees, or assessments imposed by City of
Vernon and collected pursuant to this Agreement comply with all requirements of state law, including but
not limited to Articles XMC and XIDD of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
City of Vernon hereby releases and forever discharges Los Angeles County and its officers, agents and
employees from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs and expenses, damages, causes of action,
and judgments, in any manner arising out of City of Vernon responsibility under this agreement or other
action taken City of Vernon in establishing a special tax, fee, or assessment and -implementing collection
of special taxes, fees, or assessments as contemplatedin this. agreement.
City of Vernon agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Los Angeles County and its
officers, agents and employees ("indemnified parties") from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs
and expenses, damages, causes of action and judgment, in any manner arising out of any of City of.
Vernon responsibility under this agreement, or other action taken by City of Vernon in establishing a
special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection of special taxes, fees, or assessments as
contemplated in this agreement.
VL AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
if any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to implement this
Agreement, City of Vernon agrees that Los Angeles County may offset the amount of any judgment paid
by Los Angeles County or by any indemnified party from any monies collected by Los Angeles County
on City of Vernon behalf, including property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles
County may, but is not required to, notify City of Vernon of its intent to implement any offset authorized
by this paragraph.
VIE. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditoo-Controller and City of Vernon pertaining
to the collection of direct assessments shall be terminated upon the execution of this agreement. This
agreement shall continue from year to year and shall be subject to cancellation by either party by giving a
thirty -day written notice to the other party of cancellation.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
UDITOR-CONTROLLER
Taxing Agenof
William J. Davis / Mayor Pro Temp
,EcEIVED
JUL 12 2012
CpGLERK'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: July 11, 2012
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Mark C. Whitworth, City Administrator
RE: BILLING AGREEMENT FOR 2012-2013 MAXIMUM SPECIAL PARCEL TAX
Background:
On June 19, 2012, the City Council of the City of Vernon enacted Resolution No. 2012-96 which
determined the Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. As in previous years the Los
Angeles County Auditor -Controller provides the service of assessing and distributing the City's
Special Parcel Tax. To continue this service the City is required to authorize the attached
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council authorize the execution of the Agreement for Billing of
Direct Assessments with the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller.
Shia -i��
Juarez, Debbie
From: Kung, Alex
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:19 AM
To: Juarez, Debbie
Cc: Muro, Evangelina
Subject: RE: Billiing of Special Parcel Taxes Agreement - Res. No. 9629 and Misc. Info
Sounds good.
-----Original Message -----
From: Juarez, Debbie
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:19 AM
To: Kung, Alex
Cc: Muro, Evangelina
Subject: RE: Billiing of Special Parcel
Taxes Agreement - Res. No. 9629 and Misc. Info
Hi Alex. Since this is going to be required annually, let's try to establish the process of
having the agreement approved on the same agenda that that the Special Parcel Tax resolution
is approved so that the new agreement is sent out with the parcel tax resolution annually.
Thank you.
Deborah Juarez
Records Management Assistant
City of Vernon - City Clerk's Office
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811
-----Original Message -----
From: Kung, Alex
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:37 AM
To: Juarez, Debbie
Subject: FW: Billiing of Special Parcel Taxes Agreement - Res. No. 9629 and Misc. Info
Importance: High
Debbie,
Spoke to the County Supervisor. She claims we need a new one every year but I will try to
check with some other supervisor there.
-----Original Message -----
From: Juarez, Debbie
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:31 AM
To: Kung, Alex
Subject: FW: Billiing of Special Parcel Taxes Agreement - Res. No. 9629 and Misc. Info
Importance: High
Please let me know the outcome of your discussion with the County supervisor. Thanks.
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Deborah Juarez
Records Management Assistant
City of Vernon — City Clerk's Office
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811
-----Original Message -----
From: Juarez, Debbie
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 2:43 PM
To: Yamaguchi, Willard; Burnett, Rory
Cc: Muro, Evangelina
Subject: Billiing of Special Parcel Taxes Agreement - Res. No. 9629 and Misc. Info
Importance: High
The agreement is supposed to continue from year to year unless cancelled by written notice.
For your reference, I have attached Res. No. 7106 approved in 1998, Res. No. 7402 approved in
1999, Res. No. 8213 approved in 2003, and Res. No. 9629 approved in 2008. Res. No. 9629 was
sent with Res. No. 2011-96 as a courtesy for their reference.
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