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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020-023 ESTABLISHING CREDIT/DEBIT CARD CONVENIENCE FEES FOR PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish new credit/debit card convenience fees specific to credit/debit card transactions processed by the City of Groveport Utility Department; and,
WHEREAS, those conducting business with the City of Groveport have various payment options other than credit/debit cards, and as such, the City of Groveport should not be responsible for the costs or fees for processing credit/debit card transactions; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Groveport Utility Department will continue to 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 1: That convenience fees for credit/debit card transactions shall be 3.00% for each card payment (up to a $25,000 maximum payment, no minimum charge).
Section 2: That convenience fees for ACH/e-check payments shall be $1.50 per transaction (up to a $25,000 maximum payment)
Section 3: That this Ordinance be deemed an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the health, safety and general welfare of the community, as this legislation must be enacted in a timely fashion so that the Finance Department can immediately implement the stated fee structure. WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage by Council and signature of the Mayor.
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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