An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 355, Series of 2017

July 17, 2017 *** Excerpts from the minutes of the 42nd Regular Session of the 7th City Council of Valenzuela held on July 17, 2017 of 2:52 P.M. at the City Council's Session Hall, 3rd Floor, Legislative Building, Valenzuela City Hall, Karuhatan, Valenzuela City, Metropolitan Manila. VALENZUELA CITY ORDINANCE NO. 374-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCENO.355, SERIES OF 2017, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TAXAMNESTY OR RELIEF ON THE PAYMENTOF SURCHARGES, PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON REAL PROPERTY TAXES ON MACHINERIES" Authored by: Coun. Marlon Paulo C. Alejandrino, Coun. Kimberly Ann D.V. Galang, Coun. Antonio R. Espiritu, Coun. Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano, Coun. Jennifer Pingree-Esplana, Coun. Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez, Coun. Ramon L. Encarnacion, Coun. Crissha M. Pineda, Coun. Lailanie P. Nolasco, Coun. Kristian Rome T. Sy and Coun. Fernando C. Francisco WHEREAS , the City Government of Valenzuela continuously aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of collection and administration of real property tax specifically to unpaid realty tax obligations; WHEREAS , on 8 March 2017, the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela enacted Ordinance No. 355, Series of 2017 entitled "An Ordinance Granting Tax Amnesty or Relief on the Payment of Surcharges, Penalties and Interest on Real Property Taxes on Machineries," granting amnesty until 30 June 2017; WHEREAS , while many taxpayers availed of said amnesty, records and data of the City Government would show that there is still a substantial amount of unpaid and collectible real property taxes on machineries; WHEREAS , a grant of relief on surcharges, penalties and interest on delinquent real properties-machineries will encourage payment of the unpaid real property taxes and accelerate collection thereof; WHEREAS , Section 192 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1992, provides for the Authority to Grant Tax Exemption Privileges through ordinances duly approved. NOW, THEREFORE , be it ORDAINED , as it is hereby ORDAINED , by the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela in a session duly assembled: SECTION 1. Section 7 of Ordinance No. 355, Series of 2017 is hereby amended as follows: "Section 7. Availment. Taxpayers who desire to avail of this tax amnesty or relief under this Ordinance shall file an application with the City Treasurer's Office on or before 31 December 2017." SECTION 2. Section 8 of Ordinance No. 355, Series of 2017 is hereby amended as follows: "Section 8. Conditions. The Tax Amnesty or Relief may be availed only upon settlement of the total basic real property tax obligations on the said machineries computed as of the date of application which must be filed on or before 31 December 2017." SECTION 3. Section 9 of Ordinance No. 355, Series of 2017 is hereby amended as follows: "Section 9. Administrative Provision. For the effective implementation of this Ordinance, the following shall be observed: (a) The City Treasurer shall conduct intensive information drive; and (b) the City Treasurer shall submit a report to the City Mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod on the outcome of the program." SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If for any reason any portion or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, resolutions, memoranda, orders and other issuances which are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval. CAIHTE ENACTED. JULY 17, 2017, VALENZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA. (SGD.) HON. KIMBERLY ANN D.V. GALANG Councilor Majority Floor Leader (SGD.) HON. ROSALIE ESTEBAN-CAYCO Councilor Minority Floor Leader (SGD.) HON. MARLON PAULO C. ALEJANDRINO Councilor Asst. Majority Floor Leader (SGD.) HON. ANTONIO R. ESPIRITU Councilor (SGD.) HON. CRISSHA M. PINEDA Councilor (SGD.) HON. ROVIN ANDREW M. FELICIANO Councilor (SGD.) HON. LAILANIE P. NOLASCO Councilor (SGD.) HON. JENNIFER PINGREE-ESPLANA Councilor (SGD.) HON. KRISTIAN ROME T. SY Councilor (SGD.) HON. RICARDO RICARR C. ENRIQUEZ Councilor (SGD.) HON. MARIA CECILIA V. MAYO Councilor (SGD.) HON. RAMON L. ENCARNACION Councilor (SGD.) HON. FERNANDO C. FRANCISCO Councilor (President, League of Barangays) ATTESTED: (SGD.) FLAVIO C. DIAZ Secretary CERTIFIED CORRECT: (SGD.) HON. LORENA NATIVIDAD-BORJA City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer APPROVED: (SGD.) HON. REXLON T. GATCHALIAN City Mayor Date Signed: ________