CC Resolution 12728 RESOLUTION NO.12728
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORGO THE COMPETITIVE
BIDDING PROCESS AND EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH
HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES (HDL COMPANIES) TO
PROVIDE SALES OR TRANSACTION AND USE TAX AUDIT SERVICES AND
SALES OR TRANSACTION AND USE TAX MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, Sales and Use Tax is estimated to be the City's second largest
revenue source in Fiscal Year 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City has contracted with another company to provide Sales or
Transactions and Use Tax audit and consulting services since January 24, 1987;
and
WHEREAS, the City would benefit from a fresh perspective related to revenue
recovery, reporting, forecasting, collaboration with City staff (including Economic
Development and Planning Department), and data access; and
WHEREAS, with almost 40 years of experience and serving over 500 cities,
counties, and special districts, HdL Companies is an industry leader in sales tax
consulting; and
WHEREAS, based on its professional judgement and experience, staff
recommends forgoing the competitive bidding process and contracting with HdL
Companies for Sales or Transactions and Use Tax audit and consulting services;
and
WHEREAS, Section 3.20.030(4) of the Campbell Municipal Code states that
bidding procedures may be dispensed with when the City seeks the special
services, consultation or advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering,
legal, administrative or other matters from persons specially trained, experienced
and competent to perform the special services required; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.20.030(8) of the Campbell Municipal Code states that
bidding procedures may be dispensed with when the City Council, by a majority
vote, determines that it is in the best interest of the public to dispense with the
requirements of Section 3.20.050, in which case the City Council shall prescribe
the appropriate method of purchase; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Campbell does hereby authorize the City Manager to forgo the competitive
bidding process and execute a five-year Agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas
& Associates (HdL Companies) to provide Sales or Transaction and Use Tax
Audit Services and Sales or Transaction and Use Tax Management Services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 2021 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Landry, Lopez, Resnikoff, Gibbons
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
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• .izzlbeth `Liz' Gitbons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dusty Christopherson, City Clerk