Chapter 1 — LATE PAYMENT CHARGES

The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to impose a late payment charge or charges in the amount set forth herein upon those delinquent accounts receivable specified below:

(a) Community Development Service Fees;

(b) False Alarm Fees;

(c) Sewer Service Fees;

(d) Property Rental Charges;

(e) Engineering Service Fees;

(f) Building Inspection Fees.

The amount of late payment charge shall be three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the outstanding balance per month for those accounts receivable delinquent for 30 days or more, with the following exceptions:

(a) Sidewalk Fees 0.50% of outstanding balance per month

(b) Underground Utilities Fees 0.59% of outstanding balance per month

It is the finding of the City Council that the imposition of a late payment charge in the amount set forth herein is commensurate with the administrative costs and fiscal impact associated with non-payment of accounts receivable.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be effective for all accounts receivable delinquent for 30 days. (Resolution No. 2005-156, 11/21/2005 [§§6.1.100, 6.1.105, 6.1.115]; Resolution No. 80-172, 08/04/1980 [§6.1.100-6.1.115; Res. No. 2024-061, 6/17/2024] [§6.1.100–6.1.115]; Res. No. 2024-061, 6/17/2024 [§6.1.100–6.1.115])