§ 53-4. Collection methods and collection fees for unpaid debts.

(a)

Collection methods. To collect on past due fines, debts, fees, or dishonored bank drafts and other negotiable instruments, the city may employ any collection method available, including assigning such accounts to private counsel or private collection agencies. In order to collect delinquent fines, debts, fees, or dishonored bank drafts and other negotiable instruments, the city may, at its option, sue the debtor in any court of competent jurisdiction. If suit is brought, then reasonable collection costs, attorney's fees, and legal expenses shall be added to the amount due. In the case of dishonored bank drafts and other negotiable instruments, in addition to the fee provided for in section 53-3, the city may pursue all remedies provided for in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

(b)

Fee schedule. Whenever any account or debt due the city, or any department or agency thereof, excluding taxes or dishonored bank drafts and other negotiable instruments, is referred for collection, the following collection fees will be added to the original debt amount:

Amount of debt	Collection fee
$0.01 to 50.00	$20.00
$50.01 to 100.00	$30.00
$100.01 to 150.00	$40.00
$150.01 to 200.00	$60.00
$200.01 to 300.00	$80.00
$300.01 and above	30% of the debt amount

 

The debtor shall be liable for repayment of the total of the amount outstanding plus the collection fee. The city may, at its option, waive the collection fee for good cause shown. These fees will apply to accounts which become delinquent on or after the effective date.

(Ord. No. 686-04, § 1, 9-27-04; Ord. No. 139-14, § 1, 3-17-14)