Resolution No. 2016-028RESOLUTION NO. 2016-28
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 Finance Director 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.
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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 7th day of June, 2016.
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Name:
William J. Davis
Title: Mayor /-44ayarrs—
ATTEST:
Maria . Ayala
City Clerk , ,--akaty---Q _. �
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian W. Byun, puty City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E . Ayala � City Clerk / tnon } r; ��� ri Hof the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2016-28, 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, June 7, 2016, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this 1� day of June, 2016, at Vernon, California.
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M ria E. yala
City Clerk '
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EXHIBIT A
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PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
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 Vemon 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.
II. COLLECTION OF AUDITOR -CONTROLLER FEES
Direct Assessment billing charges are collected once a year, on the December 201h advance
distribution. Any additional charges are deducted on the next available distribution of
monies.
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Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 2
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 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.
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
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
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:
Authorized Name:
Approved Signature:
Approved Name:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/MANAGER
William Fox
(PRINT NAME)
For Auditor -Controller Use Only
SECTION MANAGER
(PRINT NAME)
Date:
Date:
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PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
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) 2016-2017 (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
aiverYO-auditor.lacounty.clov).
WF 2. We will submit DA Input for the above referenced direct assessment account on or before
August 1otn
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 2016 DA Submission Procedure Manual.
WF 5. We have chosen (check appropriate box) Option 1 El 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: Claudia Arellano Phone No. To Be Listed On Tax Bill: (323) 583-8811
Has the above phone number changed since last fiscal year? Yes ❑ No IKI
Contact's Address: 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
If applicable:
Consultant/Levying Agency: HDL Phone No.: (909) 861-4335
Consultant/Levying Agency E-mail Address: ihermann _hdlccpropertytax.com
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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:
TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
June 14, 2016
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 Claudia Arellano at (323) 583-8811
ext. 258.
Very t yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosures
c: Claudia Arellano
William Fox
Derek Wieske
Resolution No. 2016-28
Agreement File No. 16-058
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PARTIALLY EXECUTED
AGREEMENT
CONTRACT/AMENDMENT SIGNATURE ROUTING FORM
CONTRACTOR: Los Angeles Countv Auditor -Controller — FY 2016/2017 Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessment
for Warehouse Special Parcel Tax and Agency Information Sheet
CONTRACT PURPOSE: To place the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax assessments on the property tax roll
CONTRACT IS: ❑ FEDERAL ❑ PREVAILING WAGE ❑ COMPETITIVE SELECTION & NOTICED RFP
❑ COMPETITIVE BID & NOTICED INVITATION TO BID
❑ EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE PROCESS (APPROVAL ATTACHED)
Q SERVICES ❑ MATERIALS El BUDGETED ❑ NOT BUDGETED
TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: Charge Acct. No(s) 095.5095.400900
Amendment Value: $ ❑ Contract is an Amendment to Contract No. (if applicable)
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PERSON: Claudia Arellano PHONE: ext. 258
AUTHORIZATION: Q Approved by Council on June 7, 2016
(Check One) Resolution No. 2016-28 (if applicable)
❑ Approved by City Administrator on
Note: Attach supporting documentation
❑ Amendment Approved by (if applicable)
ROUTING SEQUENCE: (Please Follow In Order — Do not use N/A) Initials Date
(1) Responsible Department Person )
Checks substance of contract and assembles two (2) copies of X
contract, . a a ents ee.4:f:es eemplianee
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(2) Liability and Claims
Approves insurance and sureties, if bonds required
(3) Finance (Purchasing)V(114
Checks compliance with Competitive Bidding &Living Wage Ordinances
and reflected in current budget
(4) City Attorney'/" b
Approves contract as to form, verifies bonds and insurance included/
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() City Signatory
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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
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PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
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.
11. 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.
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Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 2
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 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.
Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
Page 3
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
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.
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Authorized Signature: Date: 1131
DIRECTOR OF FINANCEIMANA ER
Authorized Name: William Fox
(PRINT NAME)
For Auditor -Controller Use Only
Approved Signature:
Approved Name:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brian Byun, Deputy ty Attorney
Date:
SECTION MANAGER
(PRINT NAME)
ATTEST:
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Mara E. Aya a City Clerk
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PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
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) 2016-2017 (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(a-)-auditor.lacounty.aov).
WF 2. We will submit DA Input for the above referenced direct assessment account on or before
August 10"'
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 2016 DA Submission Procedure Manual.
WF 5. We have chosen (check appropriate box) Option 1 0 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: Claudia Arellano Phone No. To Be Listed On Tax Bill: (323) 583-8811
Has the above phone number changed since last fiscal year? Yes ❑ No EI
Contact's Address: 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058
If applicable:
Consultant/Levying Agency: HDL Phone No.: (909) 861-4335
Consultant/Levying Agency E-mail Address: jhermann(a�hdlccpropertytax.com
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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:
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Signature:
William Fox/Finance Director
(PRINT AME)
Date:
FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT
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PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435
DA Account #. 276.40
AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS
(Warehouse Special Parcel Tax)
This agreement is de and entered into between the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and
the City of Vemon-% provide the service of placement of direct assessments on the Secured Tax
Roil and distribution of collections to the City of Vernon.-
1. PROPERTY TAX SERVICES
Los Angeles County will place direct assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and distribute
collections to the City of Vemoeat the same time and in the same manner as Los Angeles
County property taxes are collected and distributed. The City of Vemon-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 Zafter extension of the
tax roll, the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller will collect $13.00 per correction.
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Control will charge an additional fee for extended
services provided to the City of Vernon at are outlined in the Auditor -Controller Direct
Assessment Submission Procedure Manual.
IL COLLECTION OF.AUDITOR-CONTROLLER FEES
Direct Assessment billing charges are collected once a year, on the December 206 advance
.distribution. - Any additional charges are .deducted on the next available distribution of
monies.
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Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
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VL AUTHORITY FOR LEVY AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAW (cont)
If any judgment is entered against any inde if'ied party as a result of action taken to
implement this Agreement, the City of Vemo agrees that Los Angeles County may offset
the amount of any judgment paid by Los Angeles County or by any indenjnified party from
any monies collected by Los Angeles County on the City of Vemon' behalf, including
property taxes, special taxes, fees, op4ssessments. Los Angeles County may,'but is not
required to, notify the City of Vemo of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this
paragraph.
VII.TERMS OF AGREEMENT
All exist 9r} agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and the City of
Verso 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.
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Authorized Signature: Date:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCEIMANA ER
Authorized Name: William Fox
(PRINT NAME)
Foy Auditor -Controller Use Only
Approved Signature:
Approved Name:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brian Byua, Deputy ty Attorney
ATTEST:
Mar a E. Ay a City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
RECEIVED
RECEIVED
JUN 01 2016 MAY 3 12016
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY ADMINISTRATION
STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
DATE: June 7, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Derek Wieske, Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services
Department
Originator: Claudia Arellano, Stormwater & Special Projects Analyst
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 2016/2017
Recommendation
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution 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 impact on the environment; and even if the adoption of the
proposed resolution 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 an Agreement for Billing
of Direct Assessments (Warehouse Special Parcel Tax) with the Los Angeles County
Auditor -Controller's Office for the collection and distribution of the Warehouse Special
Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2016/2017; and
C. Authorize the Finance Director to file the Agency Information Sheet with the County of
Los Angeles Auditor -Controller for the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax.
Background
In 1998 and 1999, the voters of the City of Vernon approved Ordinance Nos. 1057 and 1076,
respectively 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 Los Angeles County Auditor -
Controller's Office for the City of Vernon to use the County's collection services. Pursuant to
Section 2.17.12 et seq. of the Vernon Municipal Code, competitive bidding or competitive
selection is not required because the services are provided by a governmental entity, and because
the entity is the sole service provider.
The Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments (Warehouse Special Parcel Tax) was reviewed
and approved as to form by the City Attorney's office.
Fiscal Impact
The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller charges $0.25 per assessment per parcel, plus a
$50.00 processing fee for Fiscal Year 2016/2017. 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 20'' advance distribution.
Attachments
1) Agency Information Sheet Acct# 276.40 VERNON PARCEL TX
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