Legislation Details

File #: Ord. 2026-017    Version: 1 Name: Amending Groveport Codified Ordinance Sections 123.03,145, and 1321.27 Setting Credit Card Convenience Fees
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 4/22/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 4/27/2026 Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING GROVEPORT CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTIONS 123.03, 145, AND 1321.27 TO SET CREDIT CARD CONVENIENCE FEES FOR PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE RECREATION CENTER, AND THE BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT.
Sponsors: Jean Ann Hilbert
Attachments: 1. Ord. 2026-017 Exhibit A.pdf, 2. Ord. 2026-017 Exhibit B.pdf, 3. Ord. 2026-017 Exhibit C.pdf

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING GROVEPORT CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTIONS 123.03, 145, AND 1321.27 TO SET CREDIT CARD CONVENIENCE FEES FOR PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE RECREATION CENTER, AND THE BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT.

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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Codified Ordinance Sections 123.03, 145, and 1321.27  to assess credit card convenience fees for transactions processed by the City of Groveport Community Affairs, Recreation Center, and Building and Zoning Department; and,

 

WHEREAS, those conducting business with the City of Groveport have various payment options other than credit cards, and as such, the City of Groveport should not be responsible for the costs or fees incurred when processing credit card transactions; and,

 

WHEREAS, the stated departments will recognize a cost savings based on implementation of these fees.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:

 

Section 1That Groveport Codified Ordinance Section 123.03 is hereby amended according to the attached Exhibit A which is made a part hereof

 

Section 2That Groveport Codified Ordinance Section 145 is hereby amended according to the attached Exhibit B which is made a part hereof

 

Section 3That Groveport Codified Ordinance Section 1321.27 is hereby amended according to the attached Exhibit C which is made a part hereof

 

Section 4:  That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

 

 

 

 

 

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Lance Westcamp, Mayor

 

 

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Mindy Kay, Clerk of Council

 

Approved as to form:

 

 

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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director
Recommended Action

Sponsor: Council Member Hilbert

This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole