HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2003-0123 09-08-03 RESOLUTION NO. R2003-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A COLLECTION FEE IN THE
AMOUNT OF 30% OF DEBTS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUCH
AS UNPAID FINES, FEES, COURT COSTS, FORFEITED BONDS, AND
RESTITUTION ORDERED PAID BY A MUNICIPAL COURT SERVING
THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland wishes to defray its costs of collection that it
incurs under a contract for collection of delinquent court fines and fees between said
City and collection firm as authorized under the provisions of Article 103.0031, Texas
Code of Criminal Procedure; and
WHEREAS, under said article, the governing body of the City is empowered to
authorize the addition of 30% on each debt and account receivable, including fines and
fees, and on each amount in cases in which the accused has failed to appear, when
each is more than 60 days past due and has been referred for collection.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. The recitals set forth in this resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. (a) a collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed, as provided
by Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in the amount of 30% of debts
and accounts receivable, such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, and
restitution ordered paid by a municipal court serving the City when such debt or account
receivable is more than 60 days past due and has been referred to an attorney or
private vendor for collection; and
(b) a collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed, as provided
by Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in the amount of 30% of
amounts in cases in which the accused has failed to appear:
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-123
(1) As promised under Subchapter A Chapter 543,
Transportation Code, or other law;
(2) In compliance with a lawful written notice to appear
issued under Article 14.06(b) or other law;
(3) In compliance with a lawful summons issued under
Article 15.03(b), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure;
(4) In compliance with a lawful order of a court serving the
City; or
(5) As specified in a citation, summons, or other notice
authorized by Section 682.002, Transportation Code,
that charges the accused with a parking or stopping
offense,
Section 3. Such fee may be collected when said amounts are more than 60
days 'past due and have been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the ~
A.D., 2003.
8th day of September
TOM REID
MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO. R2003-123
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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