3.16.020: SERVICE FEE OR HANDLING CHARGE ON DISCRETIONARY REBATES OR REFUNDS:

The administrative head of each department, with the approval of the mayor, may propose to the city council a service fee or handling charge that would be imposed, when that department is requested to give an individual or company a refund or rebate, the reason for which was not caused by the error, or neglect of the city and when such refund is not a matter of right. The city council may consider including such fees on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. (Ord. 46-16, 2016)

3.16.030: RESERVED:

(Ord. 38-13, 2013)

3.16.040: LATE PENALTY AND INTEREST:

   A.   If payment for any debt owed to the city that goes into the city's general fund is not received within thirty (30) days of the date such payment is due, then a past due accounts receivable fee in the amount set forth on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule will be assessed to the party responsible for paying the debt.

   B.   In addition, for each subsequent calendar month in which a payment is late, compound interest equal to five percent (5%) per month shall accrue on the total amount owed to the city.

   C.   The past due accounts receivable fee and the interest provisions set forth in subsections A and B of this section shall not apply in any instance where such fees and interest provisions:

      1.   Conflict with federal, state or local law; or

      2.   Conflict with a binding contract between the city and the entity or individual required to make payments to the city. (Ord. 37-23, 2023: Ord. 40-13, 2013)

3.16.050: ADMINISTRATIVE COLLECTION FEE:

   A.   An administrative collection fee in the amount set forth on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be assessed for the expenditures of time and money the collections division of the city's finance department incurs in collecting past due debts. Such administrative collection fee shall be assessed in addition to any other fees that may lawfully be assessed in such circumstances.

   B.   The administrative collection fee set forth in subsection A of this section shall not be imposed where the imposition of the administrative collection fee:

      1.   Conflicts with federal, state or local law; or

      2.   Conflicts with a binding contract between the city and the entity or individual required to make payments to the city. (Ord. 38-13, 2013)

3.16.060: CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE:

   A.   The city shall impose a surcharge on any transaction in which a credit card is used to pay:

      1.   Impact fees;

      2.   Justice court fees or penalties; or

      3.   Any fees that go into the city's general fund.

   B.   For purposes of this section, the surcharge set forth in subsection A of this section shall be as set forth in the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule.

   C.   The surcharge shall not exceed the lesser of:

      1.   The annual average merchant discount rate; or

      2.   Four percent (4%).

   D.   As of July 1, 2014, and each July 1 thereafter, the city treasurer's office shall calculate the annual average merchant discount rate by averaging the merchant discount rates of all credit cards accepted by the city during the prior twelve (12) month time period.

   E.   The credit card surcharge set forth in this section shall not apply:

      1.   To a transaction in which a credit card is used to pay for parking time through parking meters, parking pay stations, or the city's pay by phone system;

      2.   To a transaction in which a credit card is used to purchase a HIVE pass; and

      3.   In any instance where such surcharge conflicts with a binding contract between the city and a credit card provider. (Ord. 53-14, 2014)