HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2009-04-04 Fee to Defray Costs of Collecting Delinquent Fines, Fees, etc.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-04-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR A FEE TO
DEFRAY COSTS OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT FINES, FEES, AND OTHER
DEBTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 103.0031 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL
PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, Article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes the
City Council of the City of Anna, Texas ("City Council") to contract with a private
attorney for the collection of debts and accounts receivable, i.e.: fines, fees, restitution,
other debts, and costs ordered to be paid by a court serving the City of Anna, Texas
("City") and to impose an additional collection fee in the amount of 30% on each debt or
account receivable that is more than 60 days past due and which has been referred to
an attorney for collection; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to ensure the
prompt payment of delinquent court imposed fines and fees as provided by Article
103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and,
WHEREAS, the City pursuant to Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure,
has entered into a contract with a private attorney to provide services for the collection
of debts and accounts receivable, i.e.: fines, fees, restitution, other debts, and costs
ordered to be paid by a court serving the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Fee.
In accordance with Article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, there
shall be imposed an additional fee of 30% on all debts and accounts receivable, i.e.:
fines, fees, restitution, other debts, and costs that are more than 60 days past due and
have been referred to an attorney for collection.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas this the 14th
day of April, 2009.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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