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COMMITTEE REPORT ON ITEM NO. 1439

BARANGAY TAX ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2015 OF THEBARANGAY COUNCIL OF CAWAYAN, CALINAN DISTRICT, THIS CITYENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SPECIAL TAX FEE ON THEISSUANCE OF THE FOLLOWING BARANGAY CLEARANCE AND BARANGAYCERTIFICATION, KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY, REPRODUCTION OFRECORDS, DATA AND SIMILAR DOCUMENTS FOR PERSONAL USE, TAXESON STORES AND RETAILERS, SPECIAL PERMITS, COCKFIGHTINGACTIVITIES FEES AND CHARGES AND IMPOSING FEES ON BARANGAY-OWNED PROPERTIES AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF 2015”.

Republic of the PhilippinesCITY OF DAVAO

Office of the City Council

COMMITTEE ON RULES, PRIVILEGES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES

Background

1.This pertains to Barangay Tax Ordinance No. 01, Series Of 2015 Of TheBarangay Council Of Cawayan, Calinan District, This City Entitled, “An OrdinanceRegulating The Special Tax Fee On The Issuance Of The Following BarangayClearance And Barangay Certification, Katarungang Pambarangay, ReproductionOf Records, Data And Similar Documents For Personal Use, Taxes On Stores AndRetailers, Special Permits, Cockfighting Activities Fees And Charges And ImposingFees On Barangay-Owned Properties And Service Activities Of 2015”;

Highlights

2.Pertinent provisions of the said ordinance are as follows:

Sec. 4 Fees and Other Charges4.1Fees on Barangay Certification for:Resident Voter and Personal Identification P50.00Birth Registration P50.00Lot Payment P50.00Animal Certification P50.00Katarungang Pambarangay Certification P50.00

4.2Fees on barangay Clearance for:Business Application P50.00Travel Abroad P50.00Application for Land Title P50.00Application for Loan P50.00Application for Employment P20.00Other Application for Employment purposes;ATM related to Application for Employment w/ Clearance P50.00

4.3Fees on Katarungang Pambarangay for Filing FeeProcedure for Amicable Settlement P50.00Documentation Fee/Service fee for the creationof Mortgage Agreements (per document) P100.00

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Others P100.00

4.4Reproduction of Barangay Records, data and similar documentCertified True Copy for personal and other purposes P20.00/page

3. The legal basis for the imposition of such fees and charges is Section 152 (b) ofRepublic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 199) which states that:

“Section 152. Scope of Taxing Powers – The barangays may levy taxes, fees and charges, as provided in this Article, which shall exclusively accrue to them:(b) Service Fees or Charges – barangays may collect reasonable fees or charges for services rendered in connection with the regulation or the use of barangay-owned properties or service facilities such as palay, copra, or tobacco dryers;

4. The said law provides no fixed rate for fees to be imposed by barangay onclearances but only states that the fees should be reasonable.

5. The purpose of these fees and charges is to raise additional funds for thepertinent projects and development of the barangay which are essential to theimprovement of the welfare of its constituents.

Recommendation

This Committee recommends that a resolution be passed affirmingBarangay Tax Ordinance No. 01, Series Of 2015 Of The Barangay Council OfCawayan, Calinan District, This City Entitled, “AN Ordinance Regulating TheSpecial Tax Fee On The Issuance Of The Following Barangay Clearance AndBarangay Certification, Katarungang Pambarangay, Reproduction Of Records,Data And Similar Documents For Personal Use, Taxes On Stores And Retailers,Special Permits, Cockfighting Activities Fees And Charges And Imposing Fees OnBarangay-Owned Properties And Service Activities Of 2015”.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this _________ in the City of Davao, Philippines.


SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

COMMITTEE ON RULES, PRIVILEGES, LAWS AND ORDINANCES

HON. BERNARD E. AL-AG

Chairperson

HON. BONIFACIO E. MILITAR HON. AL RYAN S. ALEJANDRE Vice Chairperson Member

HON. KARLO S. BELLO HON. LEAH A. LIBRADOMember Member


17th Legislative Body____ Regular SessionSeries of 2015

Republika ng PilipinasLUNGSOD NG DABAWSangguniang Panlungsod

RESOLUTION NO. __________Series of 2015

BARANGAY TAX ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2015 OF THE BARANGAYCOUNCIL OF CAWAYAN, CALINAN DISTRICT, THIS CITY ENTITLED, “ANORDINANCE REGULATING THE SPECIAL TAX FEE ON THE ISSUANCE OFTHE FOLLOWING BARANGAY CLEARANCE AND BARANGAY CERTIFICATION,KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY, REPRODUCTION OF RECORDS, DATA ANDSIMILAR DOCUMENTS FOR PERSONAL USE, TAXES ON STORES ANDRETAILERS, SPECIAL PERMITS, COCKFIGHTING ACTIVITIES FEES ANDCHARGES AND IMPOSING FEES ON BARANGAY-OWNED PROPERTIES ANDSERVICE ACTIVITIES OF 2015”.

WHEREAS, this pertains to Barangay Tax Ordinance No. 01, Series Of 2015 OfThe Barangay Council Of Cawayan, Calinan District, This City Entitled, “ANOrdinance Regulating The Special Tax Fee On The Issuance Of The FollowingBarangay Clearance And Barangay Certification, Katarungang Pambarangay,Reproduction Of Records, Data And Similar Documents For Personal Use, Taxes OnStores And Retailers, Special Permits, Cockfighting Activities Fees And ChargesAnd Imposing Fees On Barangay-Owned Properties And Service Activities Of2015”;

WHEREAS, Pertinent provisions of the said ordinance are as follows:

Sec. 4 Fees and Other Charges

4.1 Fees on Barangay Certification for:Resident Voter and Personal Identification P50.00Birth Registration P50.00Lot Payment P50.00Animal Certification P50.00Katarungang Pambarangay Certification P50.00Indigency and Low Income P00.00Death Certification P00.00Senior Citizen or Solo Parent Certification P00.00

4.2 Fees on barangay Clearnce for:Business Application P50.00Travel Abroad P50.00Application for Land Title P50.00Application for Loan P50.00Application for Employment P20.00Other Application for Employment purposes;ATM related to Application for Employment w/ Clearance P50.00

4.3 Fees on Katarungang Pambarangay for Filing Fee


Procedure for Amicable Settlement P50.00Documentation Fee/Service fee for the creationof Mortgage Agreements (per document) P100.00Others P100.00

4.4 Reproduction of Barangay Records, data and similar documentCertified True Copy for personal and other purposes P20.00/page

WHEREAS, the legal basis for the imposition of such fees and charges is pursuantto Section 152 (b) of Republic Act No. 7160 or otherwise known as the LocalGovernment Code of 1991 which states that:

“Section 152. Scope of Taxing Powers – The barangays may levy taxes, fees and charges, as provided in this Article, which shall exclusively accrue to them:(b) Service Fees or Charges – barangays may collect reasonable fees or charges for services rendered in connection with the regulation or

the use of barangay-owned properties or service facilities such aspalay, copra, or tobacco dryers;

WHEREAS, the said law provides no fixed rate for fees to be imposed bybarangay on clearances but only states that the fees should be reasonable.

WHEREAS, the purpose of these fees and charges is to raise an additional fundsfor the pertinent projects and development of the barangay which are essential tothe improvement of the welfare of its constituents.

WHEREAS, during the committee hearing, to which Barangay Kagawad MichaelAvergonzado was present, the Committee Chair explained that the fees imposedby the Barangay Council should be amended by decreasing the amount of suchfees and make it reasonable for the constituents.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved to Barangay TaxOrdinance No. 01, Series Of 2015 Of The Barangay Council Of Cawayan, CalinanDistrict, This City Entitled, “AN Ordinance Regulating The Special Tax Fee On TheIssuance Of The Following Barangay Clearance And Barangay Certification,Katarungang Pambarangay, Reproduction Of Records, Data And SimilarDocuments For Personal Use, Taxes On Stores And Retailers, Special Permits,Cockfighting Activities Fees And Charges And Imposing Fees On Barangay-OwnedProperties And Service Activities Of 2015”;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Office ofthe City Mayor, Office of the Vice Mayor, and Barangay Cawayan, and to all otherpertinent government agencies, departments and/or offices for their guidance andinformation.

Done this______________, Davao City, Philippines.

Hon. Bernard E. Al-Ag

Chairperson, Committee on Rules, Privileges, Laws and Ordinances
