Chapter 3.32
RETURNED CHECKS CHARGE
Sections:
3.32.010 Statement of purpose.
3.32.010 Statement of purpose.
It is a convenience to the public to be allowed to make payments to the city in the form of a check. When the city treasurer receives a nonnegotiable check, it is necessary for city staff to expend time and effort correcting records, contacting the maker of such checks, and reprocessing the collection. The costs should not be borne by the taxpayers of Port Townsend, but rather should be borne by the maker of such nonnegotiable check. (Ord. 2456 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1994 § 1, 1984).
3.32.020 Amount.
The city treasurer is authorized and directed to charge $15.00 whenever it is necessary to reprocess a nonnegotiable check. (Ord. 2456 § 2, 1995; Ord. 1994 § 2, 1984).