Title
Collection Services - RFQu 18-291 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50436)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Contract 148508 with Ability Recovery Services, LLC, to extend the contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed. Staff requests to continue using Ordinance S-44972.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide debt collection resources by providing accurate debt collections, monitoring, and reporting debts. Debt collection accounts are referred to contractors based on the type and age of the debt, which is generally after 35 days. The City's major types of debt are general accounts receivable, Fire Department emergency transportation services, municipal services including water, wastewater, and refuse, Transaction Privilege Tax, library books, Police false alarms, and damage claims of City property. All fees associated with the debt collections are paid through payments received by the collection agency, except for Fire Department emergency transportation services, which is billed for the services and paid by the City.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through Dec. 31, 2024, with an option to extend through Dec. 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $234,600 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Collection Services Contract 148508 (Ordinance S-44972) on Sep. 5, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.