A charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be added to any tax due when any check used in payment of taxes, penalties or interest is returned unpaid by the bank or respective financial institution. Such charge shall offset the cost of additional bookkeeping and processing and shall be levied regardless of any charge which may be levied against the maker by his/her bank or respective financial institution. Notice by the Finance Director to the taxpayer that a check has been returned unpaid is not required nor is notice of the above charge required. The tender of payment of tax, penalties, fees, charges or interest shall not be considered as received so long as such charge remains unpaid. (Ord. 2013-37. Passed 11-20-13.)