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Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

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6.04.030 Collection of Tax by Operator.

City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinances 187339, 188170, and 191957, effective January 1, 2025.)

  1. A.  Operators must collect a tax from the transient.  The tax collected or accrued by the operator constitutes a debt owing by the operator to the City.
  2. B.  In cases of deferred payment of rent, the payment of tax to the operator may be deferred until the rent is paid, and the operator will not be liable for the tax until credits are paid or deferred payments is made.  Adjustments may be made for uncollectible rent where appropriate.
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