A service fee in the amount of $15 for individuals or $20 for businesses or corporations or 5% of the face amount of the check, draft, or order for either individuals, businesses or corporations, whichever is greater, up to a maximum fee of $50 for collection shall be imposed when the city receives payment by check, draft, or order, and payment of the check, draft, or order is dishonored by the drawee. However, the service fee shall be excused against the maker the first time a check, draft, or order made payable to the city is dishonored for uncollected funds; any subsequent dishonor by any drawee shall subject the maker to the service fee. The service fee shall be in addition to all other penalties imposed by law.
(Ord. 86-83, passed 7-29-86; Am. Ord. 90-6, passed 10-10-89; Am. Ord. 92-32, passed 4-7-92)