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Resolution No. 2018-024RESOLUTION NO. 2018-24 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. - 2 - SECTION 7: 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, 2018. *�p Name: Yvette Woodruff -Perez ATTEST: Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: jKflo Bri n Byun, Sen Deputy City Attorney Title: Mayor Mavnr Drr, �) - 3 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2018-24, 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, 2018, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this day of July, 2018, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) aria E. Ayala, City Clerk G Y- - 4 - EXHIBIT A ' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-881 1 DA Account # AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS (Warehouse Special Parcel Tax) 276.40 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. 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. E.Ccfusivefy Industriaf 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 Vemon'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 Vemon'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. 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 Vemon'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. Eycfusivefy Industriaf Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments Page 3 VI. 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 SIGNEE: ❑ Director of Finance ❑ Manager ❑ Authorized Consulting Agent ❑ Other (please specify Title): Authorized Signature: Authorized Name: Approved Signature: Approved Name: PRINT NAME For Auditor -Controller Use Only SECTION MANAGER PRINT NAME Date: Date: E_�cfusivefy Industfiaf PARTIALLY EXECUTED SIGNATURE ROUTING FORM CONTRACTOR: Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller CONTRACT PURPOSE: Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments and Agency Information Sheet for Warehouse Special Parcel Tax CONTRACT IS: ❑ FEDERAL ❑ PREVAILING WAGE ❑ COMPETITIVE SELECTION & NOTICED RFP ❑ COMPETITIVE BID & NOTICED INVITATION TO BID 0 EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE PROCESS (APPROVAL ATTACHED) See Staff Report 0 SERVICES ❑ MATERIALS 0 BUDGETED ❑ NOT BUDGETED TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: $ Charge Acct. No(s) 011.1040.400900 Amendment Value $ ❑ Contract is an Amendment to Eden Contract No. (if applicable) RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PERSON: Claudia Arellano PHONE: ext. 258 AUTHORIZATION: (Check one and attach supporting documentation) 0 Approved by Council on 07/17/2018 Resolution No. 2018-24 (if applicable) ❑ Approved by City Administrator on ❑ Approved by Finance Director on ROUTING SEQUENCE: (Please Follow In Order) Initials Date (1) Responsible Department Person *City's signatures required first -7 /7 //,j) Certifies compliance with Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, obtains approval from City Council/City Administrator/Finance Director, and obtains approval as to form from the City Attorney's Office, assembles two (2) originals of contract, obtains proper signatures from contractor/consultant pursuant to the signature requirements*, obtains insuFanee & bond deetiments, Retifies lT- te remove related RFP�bid netiee fFem the (2) Liability and Claims NOT REQUIRED Approves insurance and sureties, if bonds required. 0*w V (3) Finance (Purchasing) C.B. and L.W.O. NOT REQUIRED Checks compliance with Competitive Bidding & Living Wage Ordinances and reflected in current budget. (4) City Attorney Approves contract as to form. (5) City Signatory I Signs document on behalf of City. (6) City Clerk �g Attests signatures, numbers and files contract, enters contract documents (executed contract, supporting documentation, insumnee and bonds, etc.) into Laserfiche, notifies Responsible Department Person, and notifies any "consultant" of duties to file Form 700, if applicable. Rev. 6/2017 TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION ff [. of zler tion YR �C OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 July 23, 2018 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 — 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) 583-88 I 1 ext. 258. Very truly yours, kh R. Juarez 7 Records Management Assistant Enclosures c: Claudia Arellano William Fox Daniel Wall Resolution No. 2018-24 Agreement File No. 18-077 E,Xcfusivefy Industriaf r � ' ifr PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-881 1 DA Account #: AGREEMENT FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS (Warehouse Special Parcel Tax) 276.40 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 201h advance distribution. Any additional charges are deducted on the next available distribution of monies. E_�cfusivefy Industriaf Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments Page 2 Ill. 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 Vemon. 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 Vemon. 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 Vemon warrants that the taxes, fees, or assessments imposed by the City of Vemon 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 Vemon 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 Vemon's responsibility under this agreement or other action taken by the City of Vemon 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 Vemon 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 Vemon's responsibility under this agreement, or other action taken by the City of Vemon in establishing a special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection of special taxes, fees, or assessments as contemplated in this agreement. If any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to implement this Agreement, the City of Vemon 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 Vemon's behalf, including property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles County may, but is not required to, notify the City of Vemon of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this paragraph. Fzcfusivefy Industrial Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments Page 3 VI. TERMS OF AGREEMENT All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and the City of Vemon 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 SIGNEE: Z Director of Finance ❑ Manager ❑ Authorized Consulting Agent ❑ Other (please specify Title): q I Authorized Signature: Date. I Authorized Name: William Fox PRINT NAME Approved Signature: For Auditor -Controller Use only SECTION MANAGER Date: Approved Name: PRINT NAME APPR ED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: ---- r.r Brian Bun, ✓✓Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk Senior Deputy City Attorney Fxcfusivefy Industriaf AGENCY INFORMATION SHEET 276.40 VERNON PARCEL TX (Account Number and 16 Character Bill Description) VERNON WAREHOUSE SPECIAL PARCEL TAX (Agency Description) Please be advised that for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 Please place a check 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) Q 2. We will submit DA Input for the above referenced direct assessment account on or before August 10th. Q 3. We have a written authority to levy assessments (i e. resolution, ordinance, certified election results) until: © Expiration Date 06/30/2019 ❑ No Expiration Date (Ongoing Resolution) Q 4 We have received, read and understood the 2018 DA Submission Procedure Manual. Q 5. We have chosen (check appropriate box) Option 1 R 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: Bill Information Contact Name: Claudia Arellano Has the phone number changed since last fiscal year? Yes ❑ No Q Phone No. To Be Listed On Tax Bill: (323)583-8811 ext. 258 Has the contact address changed since last fiscal year? Yes ❑ No Q Contact's Address 1: 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Address 2: City: Vernon State: CA Zip Code: 90058 Processing Information Consultant Agency or ❑ Levying Agency Contact Name: HdL Coren & Cone Phone No.: (909)861-4335 ext. 343 Cons ultantlLevying Agency E-mail Address: specialasmtsvcs@hdlccpropertytax 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. Authorized Signee Q Director of Finance ❑ Manager ❑Authorized Consulting Agent ❑ Other (Title). Name: William Fox (PRINT NAME) Signature: y Date: FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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 Vemon 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 20" advance distribution. Any additional charges are deducted on the next available distribution of monies, Ex.cfusivery Industriaf Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments Page 2 Ill. 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 Vemon. 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 Vemon. 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 Vemon warrants that the taxes, fees, or assessments imposed by the City of Vemon and collected pursuant to this Agreement comply with all requirements of state law, including but not limited to Articles XIIIC and X111D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218). The City of Vemon 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 Vemon's responsibility under this agreement or other action taken by the City of Vemon 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 Vemon 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 Vemon's responsibility under this agreement, or other action taken by the City of Vemon in establishing a special tax, fee, or assessment and implementing collection of special taxes, fees, or assessments as contemplated in this agreement. If any judgment is entered against any indemnified party as a result of action taken to implement this Agreement, the City of Vemon 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 Vemon's behalf, including property taxes, special taxes, fees, or assessments. Los Angeles County may, but is not required to, notify the City of Vemon of its intent to implement any offset authorized by this paragraph. Ey,,cfusif)efy hidustrial Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments Page 3 VI. TERMS OF AGREEMENT All existing agreements between Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller and the City of Vemon 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 SIGNEE: 0 Director of Finance 0 Manager C3 Authorized Consulting Agent 0 Other (please specify Title),. Authorized Signature: Date: Authorized Name: William Fox PRINT - NAME For Auditor -Controller Use Only F 0=9 Date: !APPRo_�ED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: A Brian B un, r'✓Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk Senior Deputy City Attorney E,Y,cfusivefy Inlush iaf STAFF REPORT City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. C O V-191-2018 Submitted by: Claudia Arellano Submitting Department: Public Works Meeting Date: July 17, 2018 SUBJECT A Resolution Approving the Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments with the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller to Collect and Distribute the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 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 approving and authorizing the Finance Director to execute 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 2018/2019; 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. Backgroud: 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. In addition to the aforementioned agreement, the County requires that agencies complete and file an Agency Information Sheet (AIS) form. The signed AIS must be filed via the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller Direct Assessment Web Application in order for staff to be able to submit direct assessment data to the Auditor -Controller for processing. Fiscal Impact: The Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller charges $0.25 per assessment per parcel, plus a $50.00 processing fee for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. 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. ATTACHMENTS • 1. Resolution Approving Warehouse Special Parcel Tax Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessment FY 2018-2019 • 2. Agency Information Sheet