Council authorizes negotiation with Avalon for card processing, conditions approval on integration testing

Dec 10, 2025

After extended debate about rising merchant fees and integration challenges, the council authorized staff to negotiate with Avalon and allowed the mayor to sign final terms contingent on successful testing; staff estimated $150,000–$195,000 in potential annual savings.

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The council debated Resolution 2025-74, which authorizes the city manager to negotiate an agreement with Avalon for credit-card processing and authorizes the mayor to sign final contract terms.

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