Chapter 3.68
BANK CHECKS OR WARRANTS
Sections:
3.68.040 Payment of city obligations.
3.68.010 Claims – Payment.
The finance director is authorized to pay claims or other obligations of the city which are payable out of solvent funds by warrant or check; provided, that no check shall be issued when the applicable fund is not solvent at the time payment is ordered, but a warrant shall be issued therefor. (Ord. 1632 § 1, 2012; Ord. 752 § 1, 1986).
3.68.020 Banks.
The banks in which such funds may be placed and upon which checks can be drawn are as follows:
(1) U.S. Bank of Washington;
(2) Whidbey Island Bank;
(3) Wells Fargo Bank. (Ord. 1632 § 1, 2012; Ord. 752 § 2, 1986).
3.68.030 Authorized officers.
The authorized officers to sign checks or warrants are the mayor and the finance director. The city clerk may sign in the absence of the finance director. The city administrator may sign in the absence of the mayor. (Ord. 1632 § 1, 2012; Ord. 752 § 3, 1986).
3.68.040 Payment of city obligations.
The city finance department is authorized to accept credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, federal wire, and automatic clearinghouse system transactions, or other electronic communication, for payment of fees, rates, and charges. The city of Oak Harbor shall pay the transactional costs associated with credit and debit card payments and those costs will not be passed on to the customers as the city and its customers realize the cost savings and benefits associated with the ability to make credit or debit card payments. (Ord. 1632 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1098 § 1, 1997).