Summary
The new fee schedule adds a 2.75% surcharge on most card payments. Cole objected as nickel-and-diming; the council adopted it but will revisit e-check alternatives at Finance Committee.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Recovers over $1 million annually in merchant fees the city currently absorbs.
The city budget, by recovering processing costs.
Residents paying bills by card, who will pay an extra 2.75%.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Jun 8, 2026
A new 2.75% fee on most city payments (except utilities and vaccines) passed 7-1. Cole called it nickel-and-diming; the council asked staff to look at e-check alternatives and report to Finance Committee.
City Council Meeting: - Jun 8, 2026
The new fee schedule adds a 2.75% surcharge on most card payments. Cole objected as nickel-and-diming; the council adopted it but will revisit e-check alternatives at Finance Committee.
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