City to issue RFP for banking services, citing fees and service issues with current provider

Aug 11, 2026

Finance staff told the council the city will issue a request for proposals for banking services in early September, pointing to transaction fees, cash‑deposit charges, and positive‑pay/processing problems after a recent bank conversion as driving factors. Staff said any recommendation will return to council before a contract award.

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The finance director told council the city will issue a request for proposals for banking services at the start of September and seeks a more responsive local banking partner. He described a range of operational frustrations with the current bank, including transaction fees (even on cash deposits) and problems created when Columbia Bank converted systems after acquiring the prior bank.

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