Item 4EM E M O R A N D U M
(August 17, 2010)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Sharen Jackson, Director of Finance
Leah M. Huff, Municipal Court Supervisor
Subject: Approve the contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg &
Allen, P.C. to provide collection services for the City of
Southlake Municipal Court
Action
Requested:
Approve the contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen,
P.C. to provide collection services for delinquent
fines and fees for the City of Southlake Municipal Court.
Background
Information:
The CodArticle 103.0031,
COLLECTION CONTRACTS allows for a municipality to
contract a private attorney or vendor to collect delinquent
fines and fees dated on or after June 18, 2003. The CCP
authorizes the attorney/vendor to charge a collection fee of
thirty percent (30%) directly to the defendant on any final
disposition more than 60 days past due.
The Municipal Court plans to submit any outstanding fines
and fees dated on or after June 18, 2003 through 90 days
delinquent to MVBA for collections. MVBA will charge the
defendant a thirty percent (30%) collection fee as provided
by Article 103.0031 of the CCP.
Financial
Considerations:
The City will not incur any expense for the services of
MVBA, as outlined in the contract.
Strategic Link:
F1Adhere to financial management principles and budget;
B5Improve performance of delivery and operational
processes.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
N/A
Legal Review:
The City Attorneys office has reviewed and approved the
collection contract.
Alternatives:
The City Council may approve or deny the collection
contract.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Collection Services for Southlake Municipal Court
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Supporting
Documents:
McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. Contract
Staff
Recommendation:
Approve the contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen,
P.C. to provide collection services for the City of Southlake
Municipal Court for delinquent fines and fees.