(a) 
Customers will be promptly notified when checks are returned by the bank.
(b) 
The city will assess a fee of $30.00 for each returned check.
(c) 
The city may demand cash payment after receiving two returned checks from a customer.
(d) 
The city may discontinue service to any customer refusing to make full restitution for returned checks.
(Ordinance 512 adopted 9/23/04)
The city will assess a $3.50 credit card fee for all credit card/debit card transactions. Customers may use bank draft as an alternative. The city reserves the right to restrict certain credit cards.
(Ordinance 595 adopted 9/13/2018)
Land/land improvement
Any amount
Buildings/building improvements
$ 5,000.00
Facilities and other improvements
$25,000.00
Infrastructure
$25,000.00
Personal property
$ 5,000.00
Leasehold improvements
$25,000.00
(Ordinance 501 adopted 4/10/03)
For clarification purposes of this policy the above items are generally defined as, but not expressly limited to the following definitions:
Building.
A structure that is permanently attached to the land, has a roof, and is partially or completely enclosed by walls. A building improvement must extend the life of the building or increase the value of the building. Examples of capitalized building improvements are structural changes and installation or upgrade of roofing, heating and cooling systems, electrical, etc.
Facilities.
Assets built, installed or established to enhance the quality or facilitate the use of land for a specific purpose. Facility improvements are considered to be fencing, landscaping, parking lots, recreation areas, septic systems, and pavilions.
Infrastructure.
Stationary and can be preserved for significantly greater number years than most capitol assets. They are often linear and continuous in nature. Infrastructure improvements should extend the useful life and /or increase the value by 25% of the original cost or life period. Examples of infrastructure are streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, fire hydrants, bridges, dam, drainage facility, radio tower, water main and distribution lines, light systems and signage.
Land/land Improvements.
The purchase price or fair market value at time of gift, any commissions, professional fees, land excavation, fill, grading, drainage, demolition of existing building (less salvage), property removal (relocation or reconstruction) of others (railroad, telephone, and power lines), date of purchase accrued mortgage interest and any unpaid taxes and right-of-way cost.
Leasehold Improvements.
The construction of new buildings or improvements made to existing structures by the lessee, who has the right to use these leasehold improvements over the term of the lease.
Personal Property.
Fixed or movable tangible assets to be used for operations that the life of extends beyond one year. Examples of personal property are vehicles, other motor vehicles, furnishings and equipment.
(Ordinance 501 adopted 4/10/03)