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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> • Where possible, compare the State and federal tax filings with the lodging tax returns; <br /> <br /> • For each error/omission identified and confirmed, submit substantiating documentation to <br /> designated City staff in order to facilitate collection of revenue due from lodging providers <br /> for prior periods; <br /> <br /> • Coordinate with designated City official(s) as necessary to review findings and <br /> recommendations; <br /> • Provide assistance to City in reviewing any matters submitted in extenuation and mitigation <br /> by lodging providers in contesting a deficiency determination; and <br /> <br /> • Prepare and document any changes to the review findings and provide revised tax, interest <br /> or penalty amounts due the City. <br /> <br /> <br /> ARTICLE II. TERM <br /> This Agreement starts on the date stated in the introductory paragraph and continues for a period of <br /> one-year (1) "initial term." After the "initial term" and thereafter, this Agreement may be renewed for <br /> additional one-year terms upon written agreement of the parties, subject however, to City's availability <br /> of funding which lawfully may be applied, until terminated. Termination requirements are listed in <br /> Section 6 of the General Provisions attached and incorporated herein as Attachment "A". <br /> <br /> ARTICLE III. COMPENSATION <br /> A. Local Hotel Occupancy (HOT) <br /> The Local Hotel Occupancy Tax and Hospitality Consulting Services shall be provided at Annual Fixed Fee <br /> of One-Thousand Two-Hundred Dollars ($1,200) per lodging property. The Fixed Fee shall be invoiced <br /> fifty percent (50%) upon execution of this Agreement, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) upon <br /> submission of the audit report together with the resulting, draft notices of deficiency determination <br /> and/or letters of commendation for City issuance to the lodging providers examined. Additionally, <br /> MuniServices shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses <br /> associated with the conduct of field audits not-to-exceed Five-Hundred Dollars ($500) per contract year <br /> without prior written approval of the City. Such reimbursement shall be billed incrementally. <br /> B. Additional Consulting. <br /> City may request that MuniServices provide additional consulting services at any time during the term of <br /> this Agreement. If MuniServices and City agree on the scope of the additional consulting services <br /> requested, then MuniServices shall provide the additional consulting on a Time and Materials basis. <br /> Depending on the personnel assigned to perform the work, standard hourly rates range from $75 per <br /> hour to $300 per hour. <br /> These additional consulting services will be invoiced at least monthly based on actual time and expenses <br /> incurred. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2 <br /> Paris, TX HOT Audit 090310 <br /> <br /> t Document Integrity Verified EchoSlgn Transaction Number. xxsvexxK2Z4M23 <br />