Adopt Merchant Service Fees for Credit Card Transactions to the Current Master Fee Schedule It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-144 - A Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, california, ADOPTING MERCHANT SERVICE FEES FOR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS TO THE CURRENT MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

Summary

The City Council is considering Resolution NO. 2025-144 to adopt merchant service fees for credit card transactions and add them to the Master Fee Schedule. This change is part of an ongoing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation aimed at streamlining payment processes. A standardized merchant service fee of 2.25% will be applied to all in-person credit card transactions. Currently, online transaction fees vary by service (utility billing, business licenses, permits), but a future objective is to standardize all city-wide transaction fees. The proposed fees will be added to the Master Fee Schedule Finance Fees Worksheet. The city has selected Elavon, a US Bank affiliate, as the merchant provider.

Citizen Impact

Residents paying with credit cards in person at City facilities will now incur a 2.25% merchant service fee on their transactions. Fees for online payments will vary by service until further standardization occurs.

Confidence

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