A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THIRD-PARTY FEES ASSESSED FOR USE OF CREDIT CARD, DEBIT CARD OR ECHECK PAYMENTS.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to define terms for the purpose of this resolution:
- “Credit Card” draws directly from the issuer.
- “Debit Card” draws directly from a checking/savings account.
- “e-Check” a digital version of a paper check.
- “G-Works” a third-party software company used by the City of Goodland to process Utility Billing payments.
- “Forte” a third-party software company used by the City of Goodland to process all other electronic transactions.
WHEREAS, the City of Goodland, Kansas (the “City“) accepts credit card, debit cards and e-Check or other electronic payments for utility bills through our current third-party software company “G-Works”; and
WHEREAS, the City of Goodland, Kansas (the “City“) accepts credit card, debit cards and e-Check or other electronic payments for other transaction including, but not limited to, court fines and costs, permits, licenses, museum sales, pool sales, VIN’s, report copies or any money due the City of Goodland through a third-party software company “Forte”; and
WHEREAS, each time a person utilizes a debit card, credit card, or e-Check or other electronic payments for the purpose of goods or services, the third-party software providers charge a fee for the customer’s use of said card for that transaction; and
WHEREAS, The City has been absorbing fees for all credit card, debit card and e-Check or other electronic payments processed; and
WHEREAS, adding a convenience fee to all credit card, debit card and e-Check or other electronic transactions processed through the third-party software provider will reduce the City’s cost for providing services; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that in order to continue providing effective services for public welfare, the City must pass on the fees to customers on each manual or online transaction made to the city through any authorized third-party software program for the payment of utility bills, court fines or costs, permits, licenses, museum sales, pool sales, VIN’s, report copies or any money due the City in order to accurately reflect the City’s true cost in providing such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF GOODLAND, KANSAS:
SECTION 1: The following fees, rates and charges are pass through charges from a third-party software and are hereby added to the total payment when a customer chooses to use a credit card, debit card, e-Check or other electronic means. The charges will become effective May 1, 2026.
G-Works (Utility payments)
Credit Card or Debit Card Processing Fee =
4% of the payment amount, or $3 minimum.
e-Check Fees = A flat amount based on the size of the transaction.
$1.00 – $500.00 =$3.00 Fee
$500.01 – $1,000.00 =$4.00 Fee
$1,000.01 – $5,000.00 =$5.00 Fee
$5,000.01 – $10,000.00 =$10.00 Fee
Forte (Any other payment due the City)
Credit Card or Debit Card Processing Fee=
2.75% of the payment amount, or $2.00 minimum
e-Check Fees = $1.75 for any transaction under $50,000.00
All fees are subject to change to reflect increases put forth by the third-party software system the City of Goodland uses to process these transactions.
ADOPTED by the governing body of the City of Goodland and signed by the Mayor this 16th day of March, 2026.
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Jason Showalter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary P. Volk, City Clerk