Customer Convenience Fees and Xpress Bill Pay
Summary
Starting as early as January, paying by card would cost customers 3.5% ($3 minimum) so the city stops eating those costs. Council paused over the 3.5% debit fee and wants answers before the next meeting; cash, check, and auto-draft stay free.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves the city significant card-processing costs but adds a 3.5% fee (min $3) to card payments.
The city budget; cash and check payers see no change.
Residents who pay utility bills by debit card would pay noticeably more per transaction.
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