O-2013-3502 CLP/LPISD Property Tax Collection Operations contract

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#C14-099 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS THIS AGREEMENT for tax collection is entered into between the City of La Porte, Texas, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City", and the La Porte Independent School District, hereinafter called "District", acting herein by and through their governing bodies; and it is hereby agreed as follows: I. The City hereby agrees to collect current ad valorem taxes and delinquent ad valorem taxes for the District through its tax collector and tax office, and to act as the collection agency for the district, performing all such duties related thereto. The services performed shall include, but not be limited to: receiving information from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) for purposes of the Certified Appraisal Roll and monthly changes thereto; providing tax roll and payment data to mortgage companies, property owners and tax representatives; providing all necessary assessments of taxes and Truth in Taxation calculations; and periodic deposits of payments into Districts account. 1I. BILLINGS The City will send billing notices to the District's accounts in accordance with applicable state laws. The City will mail original bills on behalf of the District in October followed by delinquent bills mailed in February and May. 'Ihe City will take necessary steps to assure that billings are timely and accurate. Both the City and the District recognize the accuracy and timeliness of billings is dependent upon information received from the HCAD. Funds collected by the City on behalf of the District will be deposited into an account specified by the District. City assumes no responsibility for the funds once they have been deposited into the District's account. The District recognizes its responsibility for assuring its bank balances are fully collateralized in