Council approves short‑term merchant‑services extension with Bank of America
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Summary
The council adopted Resolution 84‑20‑25 to authorize a stop‑gap merchant services agreement with Bank of America while the city transitions to a new vendor (CardConnect); the agreement is nonexclusive and terminable on 120 days’ notice.
The City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution 84‑20‑25 authorizing the city manager to execute a merchant services agreement with Bank of America to continue processing card transactions while the city completes a transition to a different vendor.
City staff told the council that Bank of America currently provides merchant services under a state participation agreement and that a short‑term nonexclusive contract will allow the city to continue services during a planned migration to CardConnect. Staff said the agreement includes a 120‑day termination provision and preserves the city’s flexibility to transition.
The council adopted the resolution on a 5–0 vote; no public comment was offered. City staff said CardConnect is already under contract to provide merchant services and the Bank of America agreement is strictly a stop‑gap to avoid interruption of card processing.
The resolution authorizes the city manager or designee to execute the agreement and confirms the city will continue to monitor and complete the vendor transition process.
