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New contractor describes municipal court-fees work, invoices $24,000 in August–September
Summary
Linebarger/Goggin/Blair & Sampson representative Kelly Rivera Salazar told the commission the new municipal fine collections contract began invoicing in August–September (over $24,000) after a 90-day wrap-up and described firm capacity, compassionate collections and a goal to report first-quarter results to council.
Kelly Rivera Salazar (S8) presented the municipal court fees and fines collection report and described the firm's collection methods—call center outreach, mailings, skip-tracing and targeted warrant campaigns when requested by the court. She said the firm was awarded the contract in February 2025, follows a 90-day wrap-up period for fees and fines and began invoicing in August and September, reporting more than $24,000 for those two months.
Salazar highlighted the firm’s prior local and statewide experience (the firm said it served more than 300 municipal clients state-wide and invoiced nearly $1.3 million for Alamo between 2016 and 2022) and emphasized a 'compassionate collections' approach rolled out during the COVID-19 period to offer payment plans and hardship consideration. Commissioners asked whether standard letters imply an arrest warrant; Salazar said letters vary, warrant roundups are done only if requested and the firm can provide sample letter language and program details.
Quote: "It's my pleasure to represent the city of Alamo for delinquent court fees and fines," Salazar said. She also said the firm "participates in, like, warrant round up programs if requested by the city."
What happens next: Staff and the contractor will provide a first-quarter report showing early collections and operational metrics.
