Ordinance 2016-23 - Ord. 2016-23 - Card processing fees in Fee Schedule, 5-3-16 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ANNUAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE 2015-43 TO AMEND
EXHIBIT "C" "SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES" ATTACHED TO THE
ANNUAL BUDGET; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the 2015-2016 Annual Budget was adopted by Ordinance 2015-43 on September 15,2015;
WHEREAS, Exhibit "C" "Schedule of Fees and Charges" to the Annual Budget contained approved
fees,rates,and charges for various services,permits, licenses, etc.;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the circumstances for the implementation of a new fee for
customers paying any City fee, charge, bill or fine using a credit or debit card; deliberating appropriately
on and the overall impact on the general financial status of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas and the City Charter of the City of Huntsville,
Texas, the City Council has determined that it will be beneficial and advantageous to the citizens of the
City of Huntsville to amend the 2015 —2016 budget Exhibit "C" "Schedule of Fees and Charges" as set
forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE,TEXAS,that:
Section 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this ordinance.
Section 2. The annual budget for fiscal year 2015 —2016 is hereby amended by adding to the "Schedule
of Fees and Charges" adopted with the Fiscal Year 2015 —2016 Budget, a new fee of 2.50% of the fee,
charge, bill,or fine being paid with a credit or debit card.
Section 3. All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed,
and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
Section 4. Should any section, portion, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, it shall not invalidate or impair the force or effect of any other
section or portion of this ordinance.
Section 5. The necessity for amending the budget for the fiscal year 2015—2016, as required by the laws
of the State of Texas, requires that this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage,
as the law in such cases provides.
Section 6. The amendment to the "Schedule of Fees and Charges" adding a 2.50% convenience fee for
customers using a credit or debit card for payment shall be effective immediately or if passed/approved
before May 1,2016, it shall be effective May 1,2016. The City Secretary is instructed to attach a copy of
this Ordinance to Ordinance 2015-43
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 3`d day of May 2016.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Andy r uninger, NN
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lee oodward, City Secreta *S neider, City Attorney