SEC. 13-28.3. REIMBURSEMENT FEE FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS THROUGH THE INTERNET OR AN INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE TELEPHONE SYSTEM.

   (a)   Pursuant to Chapter 132 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, the municipal clerk may collect a reimbursement fee up to an amount not to exceed five percent of the amount of the fee, fine, court cost, or other charge being paid for each payment of fines, penalties, court costs, or other fees assessed by the municipal court made through:

      (1)   the internet, when the payment is made by check, debit card, or credit card; or

      (2)   an interactive voice response telephone system, when the payment is made by credit card.

   (b)   The reimbursement fee collected under this section must be deposited in the general fund of the city or the municipality must approve any fee charged by a vendor under a contract authorized to provide services through the internet. (Ord. Nos. 27362; 28423; 29149; 31395; 32003)