(A) In the event a check or draft is presented to the city for payment of any outstanding balance due the city; including, but not limited to utility fees, permits, user fees or ordinance violations and such draft or check is later dishonored, the City Controller, or his or
her designee, is authorized to contact the issuer of the unpaid or dishonored check or draft, pursuant to IC 26-2-7-3, and request payment of the amount due. The City Controller is also authorized to collect the sum of $27.50 which sum shall constitute a service fee on returned or dishonored checks or drafts presented to the city.
(B) All service fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the city.
(C) If an individual or entity has failed to remit the amount due for the dishonored check or draft as well as the service fee within ten days of notice, as such notice is defined by IC 26-2-7-3, then the City Controller shall forward any and all relevant information to the prosecutor’s office for further action consistent with IC 35-43-5 et seq.
(Ord. 6625, passed 10-25-10)