§ 28-11. Same—Returned checks.

(a)

In the event that a customer tenders a check for utility services or for other items, such as, but not limited to, a permit, license or traffic citation, and it is returned unpaid by the banking establishment used by the customer, the city is hereby empowered to assess a returned-check fee for each check returned. The returned-check fee shall be the same as the fee charged for a returned check under the Jackson County District Attorney Bogus Check Division schedule of collectible fees.

(b)

The customer shall pay the returned-check fee in addition to the amount of the returned check. Upon receipt of the returned check by the city, the utility services director and/or public works director shall immediately notify the customer that he has twenty-four (24) hours from the date of receipt of the returned check by the city to render cash, credit card, money order or other certified funds in satisfaction of said returned check and fee.

(c)

Upon expiration of the twenty-four-hour grace period, the utility services director and/or public works director may terminate utility services for any customer who has tendered a insufficient check for a utility bill or other service or payment listed in subparagraph (a) hereof and who has not made satisfactory arrangements to make the returned check good. Service charges as outlined in section 28-1 shall apply if utility service is terminated.

(Ord. No. 90-05, § 4, 2-6-90; Ord. No. 99-03, § 2, 1-5-99; Ord. No. 2007-06, § 1, 1-16-07)