Legislation Details

File #: 14-0249    Version: 1 Name: Convenience fees
Type: General Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/15/2014 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 5/28/2014 Final action: 5/28/2014
Title: Approval of the implementation of Convenience Fees for internet/web transactions for Recreation and Parks activities in the amount of $3.00 per transaction. Finance
Attachments: 1. Memo - from Keith regarding convenience fees - revised
Title
Approval of the implementation of Convenience Fees for internet/web transactions for Recreation and Parks activities in the amount of $3.00 per transaction.
Finance
Body
Item Summary:
Approximately 12,000 transactions occur annually for the Recreation Participation Fund through web payments with an average transaction of $175. The average transaction cost is $3.00.  All transactions would pay the same fee so the cardholder would be aware of the exact charge of the convenience fee prior to conducting/processing a transaction.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On May 13, 2014 the Administration, Finance, Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this Item on the May 28, 2014 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Approval of convenience fees will provide approximately $36,000 annually in revenue for the Recreation Participation Fund.
Presented by:
Keith Lee, Finance Director