On real and personal property taxes paid after February 14 and prior to March 1 of each succeeding year, the city treasurer shall add an additional 3% late penalty charge on all taxes paid after February 14 and before March 1. An additional 1% interest shall be imposed on all taxes that are unpaid on the first day of each month following the summer collection due date of September 14 and the winter collection due date of February 14. This authorization for the imposition of a late penalty charge and interest shall be valid for all levies that become a lien after the adoption of the ordinance codified herein. The amendment of this section shall not affect the collection and enforceability of the 1% property tax administration fee and a 3% late penalty charge imposed pursuant to this chapter prior to its amendment.
(Ord. 01-2009, passed 1-5-2009)