(a)
Whenever any accounts for delinquent taxes owed the city are given to its tax attorney for collection on or after July 1 of the year they become delinquent, the city shall be entitled to, and shall collect, an additional penalty of fifteen percent (15%) of the delinquent taxes and penalty (including any interest owed) due on each delinquent property at the time of collection, either before or after suit and/or foreclosure sale, as provided by section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
(b)
In addition to the collection expenses provided for in subsection (a) of this section, the city shall be entitled to collect the actual expenses incurred by the city in providing all data and information as to the legal description and title information of property, and the name, identity, and location of parties necessary to the filing of any suit for delinquent taxes.
(Ordinance 221F adopted 5/6/91)