Resolution No. XX-2022 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONVENIENCE FEE
FOR CREDIT CARDS OR E-CHECK TRANSACTION FOR PAYMENTS OF BUSINESS
LICENSE TAXES AND PENALTIES
WHEREAS, the City of East Palo Alto entered into a 3-year agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates (HdL) to provide Business License Tax Administration Services; and
WHEREAS, as part of the agreement, HdL will provide an online portal for businesses to file and pay their Annual Business License Tax; and WHEREAS, as part of the agreement, HdL also will take some forms of payment over the phone; and
WHEREAS, when businesses make payments using a credit card or an echeck there is a charge by the transaction processors which should be borne by those utilizing the service; and
WHEREAS, when businesses make payments using check, money order or cashier’s check there is no transaction charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO authorizes the City Manager to approve imposition of a pass-through convenience fee for credit cards and e-check transactions for payments of business license taxes and penalties, as set by the companies providing the services and acknowledging these fees may increase incrementally over time.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney