Each vendor shall file a quarterly return on forms prescribed by the Finance Director showing receipts from furnishing lodging, the amount of tax due from the vendor to the city for the period covered by the return, and such other information as the Finance Director deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter. The quarterly return is due on or before the 15 th day of the following month during a calendar year. The Finance Director may extend the time for making and filing returns. Returns shall be filed by mailing the same to the Finance Director, together with payment of the amount of tax shown to be due thereon. The Finance Director shall record the date and amount of payment received with the return. Any vendor who fails to file a return under this chapter shall forfeit and pay into the City treasury the sum of one percent (1%) of the tax due. The Director of Finance, if deemed necessary in order to ensure the payment of the tax imposed by this chapter, may require returns and payments to be made for other than in quarterly periods. The returns shall be signed by the vendor or authorized agent. (Ord. 50-2021. Passed 12-14-21.)