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Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

12/15/2015


To
Mayor and Council
Subject
Electronic Fee Payments Agreement
Initiator
Juvenile Court
Recommendation
Authorization is requested for the City Manager to enter into an agreement with \n \n FivePoint Solutions, LLC to allow electronic payment processing of Juvenile \n \n Court fees.
Approval
Pending
Background
Resolution 240-15, signed by Council on August 25, 2015, authorized the

purchasing of the FivePoint Solutions Case Management System. Juvenile Court

Judges order fees to be paid by parents. Currently, only cash and money order

are accepted forms of payment. FivePoints will set up a website specific to

Juvenile Court for parents to make secure on-line payments.
Analysis
Juvenile Court is requesting authorization for the City Manager enter into an

agreement with FivePoint Solutions, LLC to allow electronic payment processing

of Juvenile Court fees.
Financial Considerations
An increase of revenue from fee payments with the availability of electronic

payments is expected.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
There will be no expenses on behalf of the City as a convenience fee of $3 or

5% (whichever is greater) will be charged to the individual making the payment.
Legal Considerations
Council must approve this agreement.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve a resolution for the City Manager to enter into an agreement with

FivePoint Solutions, LLC to allow electronic payment processing of Juvenile

Court fees.

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