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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 Page 2 of 2 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.