2013 R - 159 - AMENDING SECTION 80 OF RESOLUTION NO. 55, SERIES OF 2013 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD CITY OF OLONGAPO”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON DECEMBER 18, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL. 

PRESENT:

           

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano- -     “       “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - -  “       “

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero- -  “       “

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II - -   “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - -  “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz - -   “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-     “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay - -   “       “

Hon. Basilio D. Palo - -  Vice-President, Liga ng mga Barangay

ABSENT:

            None. 

RESOLUTION NO. 159

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 80 OF RESOLUTION NO. 55, SERIES OF 2013 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS  “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

CITY OF OLONGAPO”

WHEREAS, the dynamics of local governance need to be addressed under the vision of our local chief executive of “transparency and good governance”;

WHEREAS, in order to set the visions of transparency and good governance into realization, there is a need to segregate the Standing Committees of Sangguniang Panlungsod;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Noel Yabut Atienza, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to amend as it hereby amends Section 80 of  Resolution No. 55, Series of 2013 otherwise known as “A Resolution Adopting The Revised Internal Rules of Procedures for the Sangguniang Panlungsod  City of Olongapo,” to read as:

SECTION 80. Standing Committees – There shall be twenty-seven (27) Standing Committees consisting of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and at least three (3) Members. The  Committees are constituted with their specified duties and powers  to wit:

1.      Committee on Finance and Appropriations –  This shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to the approval of the budget, monetary and fiscal matters, all matters relating to the funds for the expenditure of the City Government and for the payment of public indebtedness, claims against the government, and appropriation of public fund.

2.      Committee on Ways and Means – This shall have jurisdiction over all matters related to taxes, fees, charges, loans, study and revision of tax measures; and generation of other sources and forms of revenue form public and private sectors, including codification of revenue ordinance.

3.      Committee on Organizational Development and Personnel Matters - This shall have jurisdiction to determine the compensation of personnel, the creation and re-organization of local officers and shall oversee  the personnel development program.

4.      Committee on Laws, Complainants, Investigation and Human Rights Protection – This shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to penal ordinances, expropriations naming of streets and public places, legal orders from the court on City Ordinances; all matters relating to complain that are lodged with and undertaken by the Sanggunian; investigation of charges of misfeasance and malfeasance against local official and employees; and matters relating to the promotion and protection of human rights.

5.      Committee on Education  - This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to education, local schools, colleges and universities, libraries, non-formal and community adult education, scientific and technological research, development and advancement.

6.      Committee on Arts. Culture, Public Information and Media Affairs – This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the city’s preservation of customs and traditions, mores and values as well as the enhancement of Olongapeños’ talent and abilities and shall be empowered to enact laws relative to public dissemination and media affairs.

7.      Committee on Health and Public Welfare – This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the health and welfare of the residents, including proposals pertaining to sanitation, cemeteries, hospitals, health centers and other health and sanitary measures.

8.      Committee on Utilities, Telecommunication and Information Technology (IT) - This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to utilities including the power system, and the water system and shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to:  1) telecommunications such as land/microwave/satellite based telephone including cellular phone system, radio and television broadcasting, including cable TV, and general telephony; and 2) information communications technology (ICT) including internet, e-business and e-governance. Shall oversee  advances in ICT and ensure that  the City’s computerization program complements effective governance.

9.      Committee on Engineering and Public Works  - This shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to planning, construction, maintenance, improvements and repair of public building, highways, bridges, roads, parks, shrines, monuments, playground, and other public edifices, drainage, sewerage, flood control and protection, building permits and other public improvement projects.

10.   Committee on Peace & Order – This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to police work and service, drug prevention; maintenance of public order and security and prevention of crimes in coordination with the Philippine National Police and other protective agencies and organizations of the national government.

11.   Committee on Public Safety -  This shall have jurisdiction with disaster preparedness program of the local government unit and other allied activities.

12.   Committee on Transportation and Franchise -  This shall have the  jurisdiction over all public transport operating within the city (sea, land and air) This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the issuance of franchise to all public transport within the City;

13.   Committee on Traffic Management. This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to traffic management.

14.   Committee on Ethics, House, Rules and Privileges-  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the Sangguniang Rules of Procedures, Order of Business, Certification of Ordinance, implementation of local ordinances and conduct, rights, privileges, safety, dignity, integrity and reputation of the Sangguniang and its members;

15.   Committee on Public Markets – This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to public market and their maintenance and allied project.

16.   Committee on Business, Economic Enterprise and Public-Private Partnership and Tourism- This shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to the establishment, operation and maintenance, and regulation of all business establishment within the City; enhancement of entrepreneurial services and undertakings, provision of incentives to investors and shall have jurisdiction over all economic enterprises being run and maintained by the city, except the markets. This shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to the development and promotion of tourism in the City.

17.   Committee on Labor and Manpower Development – This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to protection of labor and provision of ameliorative service,  shall spearhead employment generation and vocational, technical and skill development program.

18.   Committee on Environment Protection, Urban Planning, Lands, Housing and Zoning – This shall have jurisdiction over all mattes relating to environmental protection, land use and re-classification, housing, zoning and allied matters.

19.   Committee on Women, Family and Gender Equality ­ - This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the promotion and protection of the rights, opportunities and welfare of women, strengthening and developing of family life and the promotion of gender equality.

20.   Committee on Livelihood and Cooperatives  - This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to livelihood programs in the City, organization and supervision of local cooperatives.

21.   Committee on Social Services -  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters related to social welfare and ameliorative services; public social services for the disadvantaged  groups in the Philippine society including disabled and street children.

22.   Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries -  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters related to agriculture and fisheries, agricultural and aquatic economic research; soil and water survey and conversation, agricultural and fishing education.

23.   Committee on Barangay Affairs and Community Development -  This shall have general supervision over all matters pertaining to supervision by the City Government over the barangays and the undertaking of community projects at the Barangay level.

24.   Committee on Youth -  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters pertainind to the youth; the promotion of the youth’s moral, physical, intellectual and social well being.

25.   Committee on Sports Development -  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the development of sports and sportsmanship in the community.

26.   Committee on Senior Citizens and Veteran’s Affairs -  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the promotion  of the rights, opportunities and welfare of the elderly, and relating to Veteran’s Affairs.

27.   Committee on Wildlife, Parks, and Playgrounds -  This shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the maintenance, operation ad regulations of wildlife, parks ad playgrounds.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, December 18, 2013 

2013 R - 158 - AFFIRMING THE INTEREST OF OLONGAPO CITY TO APPLY, NEGOTIATE AND BORROW FUNDS FROM THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND OFFICE (MDFO) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (DOF) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FERRY RE-DEVELOPMENT OF THE OLONGAPO-SUBIC BAY DRAINAGE CHANNEL PROJECT”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON DECEMBER 18, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

  

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-   “       “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - -   “       “

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero-  “       “

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II - -   “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - -    “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -  “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz - -    “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-     “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay - -    “       “

Hon. Basilio D. Palo - - -  Vice-President, Liga ng mga Barangay

ABSENT:

 None.  

RESOLUTION NO. 158

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE INTEREST OF OLONGAPO CITY TO APPLY, NEGOTIATE AND BORROW FUNDS FROM THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT FUND OFFICE (MDFO) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (DOF) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FERRY RE-DEVELOPMENT OF THE OLONGAPO-SUBIC BAY DRAINAGE CHANNEL PROJECT”

WHEREAS,     the dredging and desilting of rivers are indispensable preliminaries in keeping waterways navigable, significant to the ferry- redevelopment of the Olongapo-Subic Bay channel as well as in the flood control projects of the City. The said priority projects  of  the City, amounting to more or less  Forty-Eight Million Pesos (PhP48,000,000.00)  are listed  in its Annual Investment Program for 2014;

WHEREAS, such activities require the use and availment of heavy equipment such as dredgers, backhoes, excavators and the like;

WHEREAS, it is deemed that the purchase of equipment for the said activities will translate to the greater benefit of the  Olongapo constituents;

WHEREAS, however, due to financial constraint to finance  the said desilting and dredging activities for the said re-development of river channels, Olongapo City opted to avail of a credit facility for its implementation;

WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 empowers the local government units to create indebtedness, and avail of credit facilities to finance local infrastructure and other socio-economic development projects in accordance with the approved local development plan and public investment program;

WHEREAS, the Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO), an attached agency of the Department of Finance, provides financing assistance to Local Government Units (LGUs);

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo would like to access the credit financing offered by the MDFO, and  expresses its intent to comply to the financing terms and conditions set forth by the same;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of  City Councilor Benjamin G. Cajudo II, with the majority decision of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the  Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to affirm, as it hereby affirms the interest of Olongapo City to apply, negotiate and borrow funds from the Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO) of the Department of Finance (DOF) for the implementation of the Ferry Re-Development of the Olongapo-Subic Bay Drainage Channel Project.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Government of Olongapo hereby commits to undertake the necessary acts for the implementation of the Project, as follows:

a.      Create a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) by providing adequate number of technical and support staff, office space and all necessary facilities and assistance for the effective and efficient management of the Project;

b.      Provide the LGU equity for the Project, when necessary;

c.      Appropriate the total project costs composed of loan proceeds, equity and grant (if applicable)

d.      Appropriate funds for the amortization of loan until fully paid. The funds appropriated shall include the cost of insurance and all operation and maintenance expenses of the Project;

e.      Conduct public hearings and consultations, enact ordinances authorizing the collection of fees, charges and other impositions and carry out necessary measures in support of viability and sustainability of the Project;

f.       Authorize the MDFO to deduct from the LGU’s Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) the amount due to MDFO in connection with the Project under the following cases : (i) default in the payment of principal amortization including interests and penalties; or (ii) any unliquidated financial obligations. The right of MDFO to deduct on the LGU’s IRA shall be without prejudice to any other remedies available under Philippine law;

g.      To appropriate LGU funds to defray expenses incurred by MDFO during appraisal which include administrative/travel expenses settled between the parties in case the LGU would withdraw, cancel or postpone the application.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHERMORE RESOLVED, to

a.      Authorize and empower the incumbent local chief executive, Honorable Rolen C. Paulino, City Mayor, Olongapo City and his successor, for and in behalf of the City Government of Olongapo to:

i.         Apply, negotiate and enter into a loan agreement with the MDFO and with partner agency/agencies, when necessary, and execute deeds and to do all acts necessary and proper under the premises for the effective and efficient implementation of the Project;

ii.          Enter into agreements with qualified  private individuals or corporations, after public bidding, to execute the above-mentioned project; and

iii.              Together with the Local Treasurer, to open a separate bank account to facilitate the transfer of funds due to MDFO as payment for principal amortizations, interests and any other amount owing to MDFO by Olongapo City in connection with the project;

RESOLVED FINALLY, AS IT IS HEREBY FINALLY RESOLVED, within a reasonable time from its adoption, to furnish the MDFO with a copy of this Resolution.

APPROVED, December 18, 2013