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CC - (1) Waiver of Formal Competitive Bidding Procedures; and (2) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with MuniServices, LLC for Utility Users Tax Compliance, Administration and Revenue Protection Program and Local Tax Compliance Services for a Term of up to Five Years.
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Meeting Date: August 8, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Jeff Muir/Finance Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5865
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/02/16)
Department Approval: Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer (08/01/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) waive formal competitive bidding procedures; and (2) approve a professional services agreement with MuniServices, LLC for Utility Users Tax Compliance, Administration and Revenue Protection Program and Local Tax Compliance Services for a term of up to five years.
BACKGROUND
MuniServices, LLC (MuniSerivces) has provided Culver City with revenue consulting and audit services related to utility users tax (UUT) since 2000. Beginning in 2008, the City also contracted with MuniServices for discovery services on business taxes. MuniServices is the only company in California providing the combination of integrated services in this area that staff is aware of. They provide these services to over 225 cities in California alone, representing the vast majority of all cities with a UUT.
MuniServices, in cooperation with its client cities, was instrumental in passing AB 1717, which requires the City's UUT to be applied and collected for pre-paid wireless services. As a result, certain changes to the language of the City's agreements with MuniServices are necessary for Board of Equalizatio...
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