HomeMy WebLinkAbout2893ORDINANCE NO. 2893
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
pertaining to the creation of accounts receivable and
amending Ordinance 2112 and Chapter 3.64 of the
Port Angeles Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance 2112 and Section 3.64.010 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
3.64.010 Purpose. The City Council finds it necessary to provide a procedure for the
collection of contractual accounts receivable for City services and fees. In order to effectuate
such collection, the Council deems it necessary and appropriate to provide bolls for the imposition
of an interest charge on delinquent payments, and to allow the City to refuse to grant certain
services to persons with delinquent accounts, and to require the completion and approval of a
credit application prior to authorization of accounts receivable. The City Council further finds
it necessary and appropriate to provide for the imposition of an interest charge on amounts due
the City on noncontractual claims. (Ord. 2112 §1, 1/18/81)
Section 2. Section 2 of Ordinance 2112 and Section 3.64.020 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
3.64.020 Definitions.
A. "City" means the City of Port Angeles.
B. "Person" means any person, corporation, association, partnership, venture, society,
club or organization whatsoever.
C. "Responsible Official" means the City Manager, Finance Director, or his their
designee. (Ord. 2112 §2, 1/18/81)
Section 3 Section 3 of Ordinance 2112 and Section 3.64.030 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
3.64.030 Creation of Accounts Authorized - Alternative.
A. The Responsible Official may authorize creation of an account receivable for any
person requesting services from the City for which a fee is charged, or making application to the
City for a permit for which a fee is charged.
B. Prior to authorizing an account receivable, the Responsible Official shall require
the completion and approval of a credit application and payment of a $40.00 credit check fee.
C B. In lieu of authorizing an account under subsection A B, the Responsible Official
may require a cash deposit, in an amount estimated to be sufficient to assure payment of the
estimated amount of the fee to be due to the City. Such deposit shall be placed by the City into
a noninterest bearing trust account, and shall only be withdrawn therefrom at the time of full
payment of the fee.
D. Should an account receivable for which a deposit has been made become
delinquent, the City may remove so much of the deposit from the trust account as is necessary
to fully pay the fee. The remainder, if any, of the deposit shall be returned to the depositor.
E. A person required to make a deposit under this Section may authorize payment
of the fee to the City from the deposit, in writing, at the time the deposit is made. (Ord. 2112 §3,
1/18/81)
Section 4. Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 17th day of October , 1995.
ATTEST: M A Y O�
Becky J. U �?. n, 4y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Kn'Gtson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED October 22, 1995
(By Summary)
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on October 17, 1995
Ordinance No. 2892
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles provides for the issuance and sale of General
Obligation Bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount of $3,600,000 for the purpose of
constructing and equipping a public library; provides the date, form, terms and maturities of the
bonds to be issued and for unlimited tax levies to pay the principal thereof and interest thereon;
authorizes an official statement; and approves the sale of such bonds by competitive bid.
Ordinance No. 2893
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles pertains to the creation of accounts receivable by
requiring the completion and approval of a credit application and payment of a $40.00 credit check
fee and amends Ordinance 2112 and Chapter 3.64 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2894
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles establishes landfill disposal rates for commercial loads
of debris capable of being composted and amends Ordinance 2317, as amended, and Chapter
13.56 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed upon request.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries.
Publish: October 22, 1995
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk
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