RESOLUTION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENTS

BY FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DEVICE

RESOLUTION 25-001

 

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Public Act 280, P.A. of 1995 (MCL §129.221-129.224), the Windsor Charter Township Board has the authority to authorize acceptance of payments by financial transaction devices; and

 

WHEREAS, the Township Board determined that the acceptance of payments by financial transaction device would be a convenience for the residents of Windsor Charter Township; and

 

WHEREAS, it has been determined by the treasurer of Windsor Charter Township that acceptable financial transaction devices include:

·         VISA

·         MASTERCARD

·         DISCOVER CARD

·         AMERCIAN EXPRESS

·         Debit cards, or electronic fund transfers

 

AND WHEREAS, the financial transaction devices that may be accepted comply with the Township’s depository resolution under MCL 129.12 of Michigan Compiled Laws,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that effective January 14, 2025, the Windsor Charter Township Board authorizes the use of financial transaction devices and authorizes the treasurer to proceed to implement their use according to the following policy:

 

Financial transactions that may be made by a financial transmission device shall include:

·         Real and personal property taxes

·         Special assessment payments

·         Zoning permits

·         Building permits

·         Burial and Foundation fees

·         Burning permits

·         Ambulance and Fire services

·         Transactions within the township offices in an amount over $50.00

 

The following departments are authorized to accept such payments by financial transaction devices:

·         Treasurer’s department

·         Clerk’s department

·         Building department

 

The foregoing resolution was officed at the Township Board meeting on January 14, 2025 by Board Member    Barnhart-Smith   and supported by Board Member    Myers   .

 

Upon roll call vote, the following voted:    6  Yeas          0   Nays           1   Absent

 

Resolution declared adopted.