Finance charges of 9% per annum are added to all delinquent accounts receivable balances each month.

Invoices greater than 60 days old are sent to the department initiating the invoice to follow up. Remaining unpaid invoices will become a lien against the property or collection will be pursued in small claims court.

According to City Ordinances, invoices for the following become a tax lien against the property and will be billed with the applicable July or December tax bill:

• Collection of Solid Waste
• Noxious Weeds
• Removal, Trim or Treating Tree
• Frozen Water Meter Fees