Chapter 3.40
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

Sections:

3.40.010    Authority to contract.

3.40.020    Authority to approve credit card acceptance by departments and set limits.

3.40.010 Authority to contract.

The Finance Director is hereby authorized to and on behalf of the City of Woodinville to execute an agreement or agreements with one or more banks or third party for the use of credit cards for payment by the public of fees, charges and fines imposed by the City of Woodinville. The agreement shall provide for acceptance of Visa and/or Mastercard credit cards; may provide for acceptance of other credit cards; may provide for payment by the City of fees in accordance with the bank’s or third party’s schedule of fees for accounts of similar volume subject to change from time to time; and may provide for use of equipment provided by the bank or third party. The City reserves the authority to execute agreements with other companies offering credit card services for the payment of City imposed fines and fees. (Ord. 321 § 1, 2002)

3.40.020 Authority to approve credit card acceptance by departments and set limits.

Effective upon execution of the agreement authorized in WMC 3.40.010, the City Manager is authorized, at his or her discretion, to approve a City department or departments to accept credit cards for the payment of City imposed fines and fees. No department shall accept credit cards for the payment of City imposed fines or fees without such approval. The Finance Director is further authorized to establish appropriate business practices and set any limitations concerning the acceptance of credit cards on participating departments. (Ord. 321 § 2, 2002)