HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 1092-1985Suggested by: Legal Department
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 1092-85
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1.75.020 TO
ESTABLISH SERVICE CHARGES FOR DISHONORED CHECKS WRITTEN TO THE
CITY OF KENAI.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is engaged in billing for services,
assessments and other City business; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai processes a large number of checks
from citizens and on occasion some checks are dishonored; Rnd
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai is required to expend considerable
time in processing these dishonored checks including the time of
the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, as follows:
1.75.020 Bad Check Service Charges. (a) Any person who
issues a check to the City of Kenai that is dishonored may be
subject to a $20 service charge if written demand for payment of
the check and service charge is made.
(b) This ordinance does not limit the City's right to
recover civil damages as provided for in AS 09.65.115, in the
event payment of the dishonored check is not tendered.
(c) In this ordinance "check" has the meaning given in AS
11.46.280; "dishonored" means the nonpayment of a check because
of (1) lack of funds, (2) closure or nonexistence of an account;
or (3) a stop payment order issued without cause. "Written
demand" means a written notice to the issuer of a check
personally delivered or sent by first class mail to the address
shown on the dishonored check, advising the issuer that the check
has been dishonored and explaining the service charges set out in
this section. If no address appears on the check, then demand
shall be sent to the person's last address ascertainable.
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PASSLt� SY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this sixth
day of November, 1985.
TOM WAGONER, YOR
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J et Whelan, City Clerk
First Reading: October 16, 1985
Second Reading: November 6, 1985
Effective Date: December 6, 1985
Approved by Finance: CQ?
10/10/85
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