TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution amending Resolution No. RES-16-0062 authorizing City Manager, or designee, and MuniServices, LLC, to examine records relating to Sales or Transactions and Use Tax, collected by the California State Board of Equalization; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary documents, including any amendments, with MuniServices, LLC, to implement the adopted Resolution amending Resolution No. RES-16-0062. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
State law requires that local jurisdictions adopt a Resolution authorizing consultants to review California State Board of Equalization (BOE) records to perform revenue recovery services. On July 19, 2016, following the passage of Measure A, the City Council approved Resolution No. 16-0062 to authorize MuniServices, LLC (MuniServices), access to BOE records related to Transactions and Use Tax.
However, according to the BOE, although the current Resolution No. 16-0062 authorizes access to Sales and Use Tax records, it does not state that MuniServices is authorized to access records related to the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (Measure A). This recommendation is a technical correction and will amend Resolution No. 16-0062 to specify that MuniServices has authorized access to Measure A records, in addition to Sales and Use Tax, in accordance with BOE guidelines.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on June 6, 2017 and by Budget Management Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on June 5, 2017.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on June 20, 2017, to allow for MuniServices access to BOE records so that they can promptly conduct analysis and review of Measure A.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. RES-16-0062 DESIGNATING MUNISERVICES, LLC TO EXAMINE SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN GROSS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER