HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015.015 (01-20-15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015.015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION EARNED
INCOME TAX CREDITIVOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
WAIVER OF FEES FOR BATEMAN HALL AUDITORIUM IN COLLABORATION WITH
THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBER ANTHONY RENDON
WHEREAS, insufficient income contributes to many of the social and human
service needs in our State; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides tax relief
and income support to low- income working families; and
WHEREAS, the EITC lifts millions of individuals out of poverty each year in the
United States by supporting work and self- sufficiency while reducing the need for public
assistance; and
WHEREAS, each year, the EITC helps approximately 3.1 million individuals in
California and brings more than $6.96 billion into California's economy; and
WHEREAS, every year 800,000 families who qualify for EITC fail to apply for the
credit, representing a loss of $1.2 billion in increased income for local communities; and
WHEREAS, every resident earning less than $52,427 a year may qualify for
$6,143 in EITC which may be used to lower their taxes or increase their tax refund; and
WHEREAS, for 'every 1,000 residents who qualify and apply for EITC, it
represents a potential $6 million in economic stimulus for our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood wishes to endorse the program and assist its
efforts by hosting a related tax preparation assistance event on a date to be determined.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood encourages the City
Manager to identify and utilize existing and potential public /private partnerships to
inform citizens about the availability of the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit and
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood does hereby
encourage each city entity to work in partnership with private outreach campaigns to
identify and utilize existing communications mechanisms to inform their employees and
citizens about the availability of the EITC and VITA programs, which may include city
publications, billing notices, websites, human .resource materials and communications,
correspondence, and forms from the City Business Tax and Fee Department.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby directs the City
Manager to have VITA related posters and brochures at City facilities including public
libraries, city hall, and all public sites throughout the city.
Section 4. That the City of Lynwood joins the California State Board of
Equalization, Franchise Tax Board, Internal Revenue Service and Jerome E. Horton,
Chairman to the California State Board of Equalization, and Assembly Member Anthony
Rendon in advocating the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance Program to qualified families and individuals.
Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby grants a rental
fee waiver to use the Bateman Hall facility for a related tax preparation event and
directs the City Manager to work with program organizers in hosting an event at
Bateman Hall should a formal request be received.
Section 6. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2015.
J t Luis Solache, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Davi8 A. Garcia, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
J. Arnoldo Bran, City Manager
Amanda Hall, Finance D
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of January, 2015.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASTRO, HERNANDEZ,
SANTILLAN -BEAS AND SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, Ci y Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council
of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2015.015 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on
the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 20th day of January, 2015.
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk