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Council approves $3 convenience fee for card payments, subject to legal review
Summary
After a split in sentiment at the Feb. 3 meeting, the Bristow City Council voted to add a $3 convenience fee to credit/debit card transactions, contingent on the City Attorney confirming its legality and implementation details.
The Bristow City Council voted on Feb. 3 to add a $3 convenience fee on credit and debit card transactions, but the action is conditioned on the City Attorney’s review and approval. Treasurer Ashley Hinshaw told the council she had researched other municipalities and "they do charge a convenience fee," while resident Bing Hooper told the council he believed such a fee "is not legal." City Attorney Beth Anne Childs said she would investigate legal authority and contact comparable cities about their process before the fee is implemented.
The roll call on the conditional motion recorded Joe Church, Jeryn Fletcher, Frank Groom, Brian Peters and Randy Witty as Aye; Heather Green and Judd Johns voted No. The motion passed with the attorney’s sign-off required prior to enforcement. No fee start date or implementation mechanics were specified at the meeting.
