§ 1-8-2 Collections.
(A) All monies owed or due to the City, regardless of the origination of the debt or the identity of the debtor, which remain unpaid 30 days after the due date shall be assessed the following additional fees:
(1) A billing late fee of 1.5% per month, compounded daily after the due date, on to any balance owed;
(2) A fee of 20% of the unpaid balance on each debt will be added if the debt goes to collections;
(3) Any interest, fee, charge or expense, attorney fees, court costs and any other normal and customary costs of collection.
(B) The provisions identified in subsection (A) of this section shall be considered to be in addition to any provisions that may be provided in a written agreement between the parties.
(C) No debt may be assigned to a collection agency unless
(1) The debt is 30 days past due; and
(2) The debtor has been advised of the existence of the debt.
(a) The invoice or statement provided to the debtor shall be considered sufficient notice of the monies due. It is sufficient if the invoice or statement is provided in person, or mailed or emailed to the debtor’s address on record with the City.
(D) Insufficient check fee. Any checks returned to the City by the bank unpaid regardless of the reason may be required to pay an additional fee in amount set by resolution of Council.
(E) In addition to any other rights and remedies available to the City, the City is authorized to institute any appropriate civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction for recovery of the past due debt, including but not limited to all fees, interests, and costs. (Ord. 11-1237, passed 5-9-2011)