Revised October 1, 2000

5.04.130: Fee Deemed Debt to City - Liability

The amount of such business registration fee required under this chapter shall be deemed a debt to the City, and such person or entity required to have such business registration shall be liable to the City for the amount of the business registration fee, together with costs of suit, and any attorney's fees incurred in a civil action brought to collect the fee. Provided, however, that criminal prosecution, including arrest and conviction hereunder, shall not be construed as a waiver of the right of the City to bring a civil action to collect a business registration fee.

5.04.140: Renewal Notices

The City shall send out an annual notice to all business registration certificate holders informing them that a renewal payment is due. The City shall send out a second notice prior to the registration due date reminding the business that a renewal payment is due. Both of these notices are sent as a courtesy only and receipt of the notice is not required before payment of the renewal fee is due.

5.04.150: Refunds Permitted When

Where an application and fees have been submitted and because of administrative, legal, procedural or substantive requirements, the applicant has never started business, the applicant's fees may be returned to the applicant subject to the approval of the Finance Director.