Approval of an Amendment to an Existing Agreement with HDL Companies (Diamond Bar CA) to Support the Implementation of Online Business Tax Renewals; and Discussion and Direction Regarding the City s Policy related to Credit Card Transactions and Fees. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: A 7 Meeting Date: 11/14/07 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to an Existing Agreement with HDL Companies (Diamond Bar CA) to Support the Implementation of Online Business Tax Renewals; and Discussion and Direction Regarding the City s Policy related to Credit Card Transactions and Fees. Contact Person/Dept.: Michele Williams/IT Department Nagam Rao/City Treasurer's Office Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Phone Number: 310 253 5959 310 253 5889 General Fund: Yes X No Public Hearing: Action Item: X Public Notification: Master Notification List on 11/07/07 Attachments: Department Approval: John Richo (11/07/07) Crystal Alexander (11/07/07) Fiscal Impact Review: Marlee Chang (11/07/07) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (11/07/07) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (11/08/07) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the existing agreement with HDL Companies to purchase software and professional services to support the implementation of online business tax renewals. BACKGROUND: On July 24 2006 City Council approved entering into agreements with various vendors to begin accepting online payments via the City s website. Citizens currently have the ability to pay for parking tickets and recreation class registrations online. Beginning on November 12 with the launch of the new website online permitting will also be expanded. This new functionality will include the ability to pay for over the counter permits (permits not requiring a plan check) and the ability to view the permit status and inspection results. The staff report of July 24 2006 also stated that staff would be returning to City Council at ...
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