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Council reestablishes agreement with Yakima County Credit Services for collections
Summary
Council approved a resolution to reestablish a contract with Yakima County Credit Services Inc. to pursue delinquent accounts; staff said the contract does not cost the city but the vendor retains a percentage of any collections.
Council considered a resolution to reestablish an agreement with Yakima County Credit Services Inc. to handle debt-collection services. Staff described the contract structure and confirmed that the agreement does not impose an annual fee on the city; the vendor retains a percentage of amounts collected and may charge additional fees tied to collection activity. "It does not cost us anything," staff said during the discussion.
Council members asked clarifying questions about fees and garnishment procedures and confirmed the standard approach is to attempt in-house collection first and refer accounts to the contractor when necessary. The motion was made by Council member Sotelo, seconded by Council member Alvarado, and the council recorded the motion as carried.
