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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2015 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO COLLECT THE CITY'S UTILITY USERS' TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE (STRgATEGIC PLAN NO. 4,3A) i CITY MANA ER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 "d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a contract and related certification statement with the California Board of Equalization to perform functions incidental to the administration and collection of prepaid mobile telephony services surcharge and local charges. 2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Local Charge Agreement with the California Board of Equalization, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 3. Authorize the City Attorney and Clerk of the Council to execute an accompanying certification statement required by the California Board of Equalization, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION As a result of the passage of Assembly Bill 1717 ( "AB 1717') a new methodology was established regarding the assessment and collection of a variety of surcharges on phone services, specifically Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services ( "MTS "). In addition, AB 1717 also mandates local jurisdictions contract with the California Board of Equalization ( "BOE ") in order to receive revenue imposed on consumers of Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services ( "MTS ") which becomes effective on January 1, 2016. 5513-1