Resolution No. 2015-028RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28
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 (SPECIAL PARCEL TAX
LEVIED PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.45 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.45 of the Municipal Code, the
City levies an annual special parcel tax (the "Tax") on warehouses,
truck terminals, freight terminals and other distribution facilities to
fund (i) construction, improvement and maintenance of streets, bridges
and other public rights -of -way, including acquisition of land and
(ii) police and fire protection services; and
WHEREAS, the Tax is collected on the Los Angeles County
property tax roll as a "direct assessment"; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Los Angeles County Auditor -
Controller to provide collection services for the Tax, the City must
enter into a billing agreement with the County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a billing
agreement with the County.
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 above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is not a "project" pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2)
and (4) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), because it is an administrative activity and relates to a
governmental funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to
any specific project which may result in a potentially significant
physical impact on the environment; and even if adoption of the
resolution were a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance
with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have a significant effect on the 'environment.
SECTION 3: 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 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the City Administrator to execute said 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 5: 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, including but not limited
to, any non -substantive changes to the Agreement attached herein.
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or the City Clerk's designee, to submit all
required information to the County Auditor -Controller.
- 2 -
SECTION 7: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of
the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2015.
Name: W. Michael McCormick
Title: Mayor / -mzr rP o zex �
ATTEST:
aria E . Ayala
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian W. Byun, Deputy ity Attorney
- 3 -
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I Maria E . Ayala City Clerk ( * ^^ * r r * ri of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2015-28, 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, May 19, 2015, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this Zj:�Mday of May, 2015, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
Maria E . Ayala
City Clerk /
- 4 -
EXHIBIT A
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
DA Account #: 276.40
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
(Warehouse Special Parcel Tax)
This agreement is made and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller
and the City of Vernon to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured
Tax Roll and distribution of collections to the City of Vernon.
I. PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute
collections to the City of Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles
County property taxes are collected and distributed. The 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 charge:
DA Original Submission - $0.25 per assessment per parcel
For correction of direct assessments requested by the 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 the City of Vernon that are outlined in the Auditor -Controller Direct
Assessment Submission Procedure Manual.
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.
qK.Xcfusively Industriaf
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
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 the City of Vernon Accounting
Services beyond this will be considered extended services and will be subject to additional
charges and fees.
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 the 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. The City of Vernon warrants that the taxes,
fees, or assessments imposed by the 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).
The 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 the
City of Vernon's responsibility under this agreement or other action taken by the 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.
The 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
judgments, in any manner arising out of any of the City of Vernon responsibility under this
agreement, or other action taken by the 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 (cont.)
If any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to
implement this Agreement, the 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 the City of Vernon's behalf, including
property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles County may, but is not
required to, notify the City of Vernon of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 - Telephone (323) 583-8811
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
paragraph.
VII. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and the 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.
Authorized Signature: Date:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/MANAGER
Authorized Name:
Approved Signature:
Approved Name:
(PRINT)
For Auditor -Controller Use Only
SECTION MANAGER
(PRINT)
Date:
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 - Telephone (323) 583-8811
TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 28, 2015
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 — Special Parcel Tax Levied Pursuant to
Section 5.45 of the Municipal Code (Warehouse Special Parcel Tax)
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 my attention.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call William Fox, at (323) 583-8811 ext.
849.
Very ours,
i
eborah R.Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosures
c: Claudia Arellano
William Fox
Alex Kung
S. Kevin Wilson
Resolution No. 2015-28
Agreement File No. 15-039
E)Ccfusivefy Industrial
CONTRACT/AMENDMENT SIGNATURE ROUTING FORM
CONTRACTOR: 2015/16 - County of Los Angeles — Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments for Warehouse
& Public Safety Parcel Tax and Information Sheets
CONTRACT PURPOSE: To place warehouse and public safety parcel tax on the property tax rolls
CONTRACT IS: ❑ FEDERAL t7 PREVAILING WAGE ❑ COMPETITIVE SELECTION & NOTICED RFP
❑ COMPETITIVE BID & NOTICED INVITATION TO BID
❑ EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE PROCESS (APPROVAL ATTACHED)
X SERVICES t7 MATERIALS [BUDGETED 0 NOT BUDGETED
TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $ Charge Acct. No(s)
Amendment Value $ ❑ Contract is an Amendment to Contract No. (if applicable)
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PERSON: PHONE: ext.' fS'
AUTHORIZATION: Approved by Council on 5 la 1 s
(Check One) Resolution No. 2015-28 & 2015-30 (if applicable)
❑ Approved by City Administrator on
Note: Allah supporting documentation
ElAmendment Approved by
ROUTING SEQUENCE: (Please Follow In Order — Do not use N/A)
(1) Responsible Department Person
Checks substance of contract and assembles two (2) copies of
contract, insurance & bond documents, certifies compliance
with Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance
(2) Liability and Claims
Approves insurance and sureties, if bonds required
(3) Finance (Purchasing)
Checks compliance with Competitive Bidding & Living Wage Ordinances
and reflected in current budget -
(4) City Attorney
Approves contract as to form, verifies bonds and insurance included
(5) City Signatory
Signs all copies on behalf of City
(6) City Clerk
Attests signatures, numbers, files contract, insurance and bonds, and
transmits duplicate original to contractor, notifies IT to remove related RFP/bid
notice, notifies any "consultant" of duties to file Form 700, if applicable
(if applicable)
Initials Date
AkgWF l5
Rev. 1/27/14
PARTIALLY EXECUTED
AGREEMENT
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
DA Account #: 276.40
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
(Warehouse Special Parcel Tax)
This agreement is made and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller
and the City of Vernon to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured
Tax Roll and distribution of collections to the City of Vernon.
PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute
collections to the City of Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles
County property taxes are collected and distributed. The 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 charge:
DA Original Submission - $0.25 per assessment per parcel
For correction of direct assessments requested by the 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 the 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 20t'
advance distribution. Any additional charges are deducted on the next available
distribution of monies.
EXcfusivefy Industrid
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
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 the City of Vernon Accounting
Services beyond this will be considered extended services and will be subject to additional
charges and fees.
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 the 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. The City of Vernon warrants that the taxes,
fees, or assessments imposed by the 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).
The 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 the
City of Vernon's responsibility under this agreement or other action taken by the 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.
The 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
judgments, in any manner arising out of any of the City of Vernon responsibility under this
agreement, or other action taken by the 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 (cont.)
If any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to
implement this Agreement, the 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 the City of Vernon's behalf, including
property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles County may, but is not
required to, notify the City of Vernon of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 - Telephone (323) 583-8811
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
paragraph.
VII. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and the 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.
Authorized Signature:" Date:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/MANAGER
Authorized Name: William Fox.
(PRINT)
Auditor -Controller Use Only
Approved Signature:
SECTION MANAGER
Approved Name:
(PRINT)
Date:
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 — Telephone (323) 583-8811
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
County of Los Angeles
Auditor -Controller, Tax Division
500 W. Temple Street, Room 153
Los Angeles, CA 90012
C/O Aquilla Ivery-Simmons
AGENCY INFORMATION SHEET
Acct# 276.40 VERNON PARCEL TX
(Print Account Number and 16 Character Bill Description)
Please be advised that for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 (Place initials next to the correct response(s)):
1. We will not submit Direct Assessment (DA) Input for the above referenced account
(check appropriate box):
❑ Current Year (FY stated above) ❑ Future Years (No Longer Active)
(STOP here, initial, go to the last line and provide authorized name, signature and
date. DO NOT UPLOAD TO DAWEB. Send via e-mail to Aquilla Ivery-Simmons at
aivery(Mauditor.lacountv.a ).
WF 2. We will submit DA Input for the above referenced direct assessment account on or before
August 61h.
3. We have a written authority to levy assessments (i.e. resolution, ordinance, certified
election results) until:
❑ Expiration Date ❑ No Expiration Date (Ongoing Resolution)
WF 4. We have received, read and understood the 2015 DA Submission Procedure Manual.
WF_ 5. We have chosen (check appropriate box) Option 1 ❑ or Option 2 ❑ for the DA
Processing Undergoing Parcel Changes (see page 13 of DA Manual).
The following are the Agency contacts for taxpayer inquiries and processing questions regarding direct
assessment charges for the above referenced account number:
Contact Name: Alex Kuna Phone No. To Be Listed On Tax Bill: (323) 583-8811
Has the above phone number changed since last fiscal year? Yes ❑ No X
Excfusivef IndustriaC
Contact's Address: 4305 Santa Fe Ave. Vernon, CA 90058
If applicable: HDL Phone No.: (909) 861-4335
Consultant/Levying Agency E-mail Address: ihermann anhdlccorooertvtax.com
The Auditor -Controller will forward all direct assessment correspondence to the attention of the Director
of Finance/Manager/Authorized Consulting Agency. Signature indicates that all above information is
correct.
Director of Finance/Manager/Authorized Consulting Agency: William Fox/Finance Director
(PRINT NAME(
Signature: Date: �(g� 1-
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 - Telephone (323) 583-8811
FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
DA Account #: 276.40
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
(Warehouse Special Parcel Tax)
This agreement is made and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller
and the City of Vernon to provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured
Tax Roll and distribution of collections to the City of Vernon.
PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute
collections to the City of Vernon at the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles
County property taxes are collected and distributed. The 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 charge:
DA Original Submission - $0.25 per assessment per parcel
For correction of direct assessments requested by the 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 the 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.
ExcCusiveCy Industrid
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
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 the City of Vernon Accounting
Services beyond this will be considered extended services and will be subject to additional
charges and fees.
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 the 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. The City of Vernon warrants that the taxes,
fees, or assessments imposed by the 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).
The 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 the
City of Vernon's responsibility under this agreement or other action taken by the 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,
The 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
judgments, in any manner arising out of any of the City of Vernon responsibility under this
agreement, or other action taken by the 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 (cont.)
If any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to
implement this Agreement, the 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 the City of Vernon's behalf, including
property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles County may, but is not
required to, notify the City of Vernon of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 — Telephone (323) 583-8811
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
paragraph.
VII. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and the 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.
Authorized Signature: a" X— Date: s
DIRECTOR OF FINANCOMANAGER
Authorized Name: Willam Fox,
(PRINT)
For Auditor -Controller Use Only
Approved
Approved
ate:
K,CZ
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 - Telephone (323) 583-8811
STAFF REPORT
2vrs'��
REtCF-IVED RECEIVED
MAY 14 2015 MAY 13 2015
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT CITY ADMINISTRATION
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT (\
DATE: May 19, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk t*•
RE: Resolution Approving the One Year Billing Agreement with Los Angeles
County Auditor -Controller to collect and distribute the Warehouse Special
Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Recommendation
A. Find that approval of the proposed agreement does not constitute a "project" pursuant to
sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative activity and government funding
mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and even if the
adoption of the proposed did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in
accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Finance Director to enter into a direct assessments
billing agreement with the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller for the collection and
distribution of the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for fiscal year 2015-2016; and
C. Authorize the Finance Director to file the Agency Information Sheet with the County of
Los Angeles Auditor -Controller for the Vernon Warehouse Special Parcel Tax.
Background
In 1998 and 1999, the voters approved Ordinance Nos. 1057 and 1076 to authorize the levy and
collection of an annual special parcel tax on warehouses, truck terminals, freight terminals and
other distribution facilities. This tax funds (i) construction, improvement and maintenance of
streets, bridges and other public rights -of -way, including acquisition of land and (ii) police and
fire protection services. The parcel tax is codified at Section 5.45 et seq. of the Vernon
Municipal Code.
Pursuant to Section 5.450) of the Vernon Municipal Code, the tax is collected on the Los
Angeles County property tax bill. An agreement is required by the County for the City to use the
Page 1 of 2
County's collection services. Competitive bidding or competitive selection is not required
because the services are provided by a governmental entity, and because that entity is the sole
source of the services provided.
Fiscal Impact
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller charges $0.25 per assessment per parcel, plus a
$50.00 processing fee for fiscal year 2015-2016. Corrections of direct assessments will be
charged at a rate of $13.00 per parcel.
Direct Assessment billing charges are deducted from revenues forwarded by the County to the
City on the December 20th advance distribution.
Attachment(s)
1. Agency Information Sheet — Acct No. 276.40.
Page 2 of 2
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
County of Los Angeles
Auditor -Controller, Tax Division
500 W. Temple Street, Room 153
Los Angeles, CA 90012
C/O Aquilla [very -Simmons
AGENCY INFORMATION SHEET
Acct# 276.40 VERNON PARCEL TX
(Print Account Number and 16 Character Bill Description)
Please be advised that for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 (Place initials next to the correct response(s)):
1. We will not submit Direct Assessment (DA) Input for the above referenced account
(check appropriate box):
❑ Current Year (FY stated above) ❑ Future Years (No Longer Active)
(STOP here, initial, go to the last line and provide authorized name, signature and
date. DO NOT UPLOAD TO DAWEB. Send via e-mail to Aquilla lvery-Simmons at
aivery0auditor.lacountv.gov).
2. We will submit DA Input for the above referenced direct assessment account on or before
August 6eh
3. We have a written authority to levy assessments (i.e. resolution, ordinance, certified
election results) until:
❑ Expiration Date ❑ No Expiration Date (Ongoing Resolution)
4. We have received, read and understood the 2015 DA Submission Procedure Manual.
5. We have chosen (check appropriate box) Option 1 ❑ or Option 2 ❑ for the DA
Processing Undergoing Parcel Changes (see page 13 of DA Manual).
The following are the Agency contacts for taxpayer inquiries and processing questions regarding direct
assessment charges for the above referenced account number:
Contact Name: Phone No. To Be Listed On Tax Bill:
Has the above phone number changed since last fiscal year? Yes ❑ No ❑
Excfusivefy Industnaf
Contact's Address:
If applicable:
Consultant/Levying Agency:
Consultant/Levying Agency E-mail Address:
Phone No.:
The Auditor -Controller will forward all direct assessment correspondence to the attention of the Director
of Finance/Manager/Authorized Consulting Agency. Signature indicates that all above information is
correct.
Director of Finance/Manager/Authorized Consulting Agency:
Signature:
Date:
City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 — Telephone (323) 583-8811