(a)
A collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed in the amount of thirty percent (30%) of [items] such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, or restitution imposed and ordered by the municipal court serving the city when such debt or account receivable is more then 60 days past due and has been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection.
(b)
A collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed, in the amount of thirty percent (30%), when such amounts are more than sixty (60) days past due and referred for collection in cases in which the accused has failed to appear:
(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) Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 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.
(Ordinance 2006-09-34 adopted 9/25/06)