FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Wally Ritchie, Director of Finance
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ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS AS FORMS OF PAYMENT
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-01 entitled: "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Authorizing Acceptance of Credit Cards and Debit Cards as Payment for OC San Fees and Charges".
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) currently accepts the following forms of payments for fees and charges:
* Cash
* Checks
* Automated Clearing House (ACH)
* Wire transfers
OC San does not currently accept credit card and debit card payments.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level or standard
* Comply with Government Code Section 6159
PROBLEM
OC San does not currently accept credit card and debit card payment for any fees and charges. Therefore, customers must pay in person or by mail.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 25-01 to allow the acceptance of credit cards and debit cards as payment for OC San fees and charges. The proposed resolution allows for the recovery of costs for these forms of payment not to exceed 2.69% or a minimum fee of $2.00 per transaction.
TIMING CONCERNS
If adopted the Resolution would take effect February 26, 2025.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
OC San will continue to not be able to accept credit cards and debit cards as payment for OC San fees and charges.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OC San conducted a competitive solicitation for online payment and credit/debit card processing companies. As a result of the solicitation, a contract has been awarded to Point and Pay, LLC for the services. The solicitation process was within the General Manager's delegated authority; therefore, approval of the vendor ...
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