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PERSONAL CHECK ACCEPTANCE <br /> or sites include: <br /> 6.1.2.1 The name, address and phone number should be "pre-printed" on the face of <br /> the check. <br /> 6.1.2.2 The identification of the person paying by check shall be verified by one <br /> additional piece of picture identification. <br /> 6.1.2.3 City resident ID / library cards shall be accepted as satisfactory <br /> identification at all times. <br /> 6.2 The city will limit the ability of persons to pay by check where prior checks from that <br /> individual were uncollectable. <br /> 6.2.1 The city shall maintain a centralized system for collection efforts of checks <br /> returned by the bank as uncollectable. <br /> 6.2.1.1 Efforts to collect on uncollectable checks should be initially conducted by <br /> city staff for a period not to exceed one year. <br /> 6.2.1.2 A database of information relating to uncollectable checks shall be <br /> maintained. <br /> 6.2.1.3 Access to information in this database shall be secured to only those <br /> employees who have a business-related need to know. <br /> 6.2.2 The city shall not accept checks from an individual whose prior check has been sent <br /> to a collection agency for collection. <br /> 6.2.3 The city shall not accept a check from an individual who has a currently <br /> outstanding, uncollectable bad check. <br /> 7.0 PROCEDURES <br /> 7.1 All checks returned by the bank as uncollectable shall be returned to the Finance <br /> Department. <br /> 7.1.1 The Finance Department shall conduct the centralized effort to recover funds on an <br /> uncollectable check utilizing the fee structure authorized in Ordinance 2231-97. <br /> 7.1.2 The Finance Department shall maintain a central database of check collection <br /> efforts, including the status of any checks forwarded to a collection agency. <br /> 7.1.3 Should a person present a check for payment of city obligations, which this policy <br /> prohibits from being able to pay by check, the city representative should direct that <br /> person to contact the Finance Department. The Finance Department shall identify <br /> the specific individual with responsibility for collection on returned checks. <br /> 7.2 Information shall be provided to cash collection centers, which will permit them to identify <br /> patrons from whom the city cannot accept a check for payment. <br /> January 13. 1998 <br /> PERSONAL CHECK ACCEPTANCE POLICY <br />