HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract with Professional Account Management for collection of parking tickets RESOLUTION NO. 02-457
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, LLC, FOR
COLLECTION SERVICES ON OUT-OF-AREA PARKING TICKETS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, there are between 55,000 and 65,000 parking tickets issued each year; and,
WHEREAS, of those tickets, an average of 75-85% are paid within the 30-day time
allotment; and,
WHEREAS,the unpaid tickets are then referred to the City's Legal Department for filing of
criminal charges; and,
WHEREAS, there are some tickets that are uncollectible because the offender is not local,
and it is not cost effective to attempt to serve a summons outside the county and/or surrounding
counties; and,
WHEREAS,staff has obtained the names of two collection agencies,with one,Professional
Account Management, LLC, (PAM) indicating some interest; and,
WHEREAS, PAM is willing to enter into a contract under which the only charge would be
for 36% of the amount collected on the tickets referred to them; and,
WHEREAS, this relationship could enable the City to collect a larger portion of the fines
owed it for tickets normally considered uncollectible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with Professional Account Management,LLC,for collection of out-of-area parking
tickets is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t''day of August, 2002.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Quirmbach
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t' of August, 2002.