Chapter 3.44
COLLECTION AGENCY USE
Sections:
3.44.040 Amounts to be collected.
3.44.010 Authorized.
In addition to all other remedies for collecting amounts owed to the city, the city may use the services of a collection agency to collect amounts owed to the city for services provided by the city pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter. If the city uses a collection agency to collect amounts owed to the city, in addition to the outstanding debt, the debtor shall pay a fee in an amount sufficient to cover in full all fees to be paid to the collection agency. (Ord. 3227 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2867 § 1(A), 1998).
3.44.020 Evidence of billing.
To use the services of a collection agency to collect amounts owed to the city, the city must have evidence that the city sent the debtor a written bill for the amount owed. (Ord. 2867 § 1(B), 1998).
3.44.030 Notice.
If an amount owed to the city is not paid within 60 days of the date on which the amount becomes due, the finance director may send written notice, by regular or certified mail, to the debtor at the debtor’s last known address according to the city’s records. The notice shall state the amount owed to the city, the amount of any applicable interest and penalties, that the city may use the services of a collection agency to collect amounts owed to the city if the amount owed to the city, together with any applicable interest and penalties, is not paid in full within 30 days of the date of the notice, and, if the city uses the services of a collection agency, the city shall charge the debtor a fee in the amount established in MVMC 3.44.010. (Ord. 2867 § 1(C), 1998).
3.44.040 Amounts to be collected.
If the amount owed to the city together with any applicable interest and penalties is not paid in full within 30 days of the notice, the city may use the services of a collection agency to collect the outstanding amount owed to the city, any applicable interest and penalties, and the collection agency services fee. (Ord. 2867 § 1(D), 1998).