Chapter 3.10
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS*

Sections:

3.10.010    Definitions.

3.10.020    Service charge on delinquent accounts.

3.10.030    Exemption.

*Cross reference(s) – Finance department, ch. 2.12.

State law reference(s) – Warrants, interest rate, etc., RCW 35A.21.110, 35.21.320.

3.10.010 Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Delinquent shall mean any account not paid within thirty (30) days from the date shown on the invoice as the “invoice date.”

Donor shall mean any person, firm, corporation, agency, or state or local government unit that promises or pledges to contribute or that donates money or other assets to the city without expectation of repayment by the city through monies, products, or services from the city.

Grantor agencies shall mean any local government, state agency, or firm that provides federal, state, or county financial assistance in the form of grants or other entitlements.

(Ord. No. 1678, § 1; Ord. No. 3658, § 1, 9-2-03. Formerly Code 1986, § 3.10.020)

3.10.020 Service charge on delinquent accounts.

If any person, firm, or corporation fails or neglects to pay any city invoice within thirty (30) days from the date shown on the invoice as the “invoice date,” a service charge of one (1) percent of the amount of the unpaid balance on the account or two dollars ($2), whichever is greater, will be imposed one (1) month from the date payment was due, and at the end of each succeeding monthly period, until all past due amounts are paid in full.

Any invoice or service charge due under this chapter and unpaid shall constitute a debt to the city. The city may, pursuant to Chapter 19.16 RCW, use a collection agency to collect outstanding debts, or it may seek collection by court proceedings, which remedies shall be in addition to all other remedies.

(Ord. No. 1678, § 1; Ord. No. 3658, § 1, 9-2-03. Formerly Code 1986, § 3.10.010)

3.10.030 Exemption.

A. Donors and grantor agencies. Donors or grantor agencies shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter.

B. Code enforcement. Code enforcement fines and penalties that have been assessed in accordance with Ch. 1.04 KCC shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Ch. 1.04 KCC.

C. Public records. Duplication fees owed for public records produced in accordance with Ch. 1.05 KCC shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Ch. 1.05 KCC.

D. Utility taxes. Utility taxes imposed by the city upon all persons engaged in certain utility business activities defined in Ch. 3.18 KCC shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Ch. 3.18 KCC.

E. Gambling taxes. Gambling taxes shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Ch. 3.21 KCC.

F. Local improvement districts. Bills for local improvement districts (LIDs) shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Chs. 3.22 and 6.04 KCC.

G. Business licenses and regulations. Business license and other license penalties assessed in accordance with KCC Title 5 shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of KCC Title 5.

H. City utility services. Invoices for the furnishing of city utility services shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Ch. 7.01 KCC.

I. Maintenance of landscaping. Invoices for maintenance of landscaping required by Chapter 15.07 KCC shall be exempt from the delinquency and collection provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to the delinquency and collection provisions of Chapter 15.07 KCC.

J. Contracts. If a written contract states different payment terms, the delinquency and collection provisions of the contract shall apply.

(Ord. No. 1678, § 1; Ord. No. 3658, § 1, 9-2-03. Formerly Code 1986, § 3.10.030)