HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3966 RESOLUTION NO 3966
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING A MUNICIPAL BOND FEE FOR THE CITY OF CANTON
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2011, Public Act 097-0368 became effective; and
WHEREAS, the Act amends the Illinois Municipal Code by adding Section 1-2-12.1 as
follows: A municipality may impose a fee up to $20.00 for bail processing against any person
arrested for violating a bailable municipal ordinance or a State or federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Canton Police Department wishes to impose a twenty dollar
($20.00) fee for bail processing against any person arrested for violating a bailable municipal
ordinance or a State or Federal law; and
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined that imposition of said fee
will off-set the expenses incurred by the Canton Police Department to process bail for Fulton
County, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois, as follows:
1. Municipal Bond Fee. The City of Canton Police Department shall impose a fee of twenty
dollars ($20.00) for bail processing against any person arrested for violating a bailable
municipal ordinance or a State or federal law.
2. Fee for Returned Payments. A fee of $25.00 shall be charged for any payment that is
returned to the City for any reason, including, but not limited to, insufficient funds, account
closed, or referred to maker
3. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the powers granted in 65 ILCS 5/1-2-12.1.
4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois this 12`" day of October, 2011.
AYES: Aldermen Schenck, Fritz, West, Nelson, Ellis, Pickel, Hartford
NAYS: None
ABSENT Alderman Pasley ;~f /
ED:
- ~ ~ Kevin R. Meade, Mayor
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Diana r, City Clerk