Number
200680
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to charges for payments returned unpaid.
Sections
81-19.5 rc
304-37 rc
Analysis
Current code provides for processing charges for bad checks received by the city. This ordinance provides for processing charges for bad checks, as well as for any other form of payment not honored by the issuer, such as credit and debit card payments.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1: Section 81-19.5 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
81-19.5. Charges for Payments Returned Unpaid. The processing charge for a payment returned unpaid to the city of Milwaukee shall be $35. (See s. 304-37.)
Part 2: Section 304-37-0 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
304-37. Charges for Payments Returned Unpaid. There may be a processing charge for any payment submitted to the city of Milwaukee, or any city department, returned unpaid for any reason. Charges for payments returned unpaid shall be paid into the city treasury and credited to the general city fund. (See s. 81-19.5)
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requester
City Treasurer’s Office
Drafter
LRB 176331 - 2
Aaron Cadle
November 9, 2020