Ord. 2026-08-24-G.3City of North Richland Hills (Tarrant County)

Consider Resolution 2026-051, authorizing the recovery of credit and debit card processing costs through fees; establishing a maximum recovery amount of 5% of the transaction amount; authorizing the City Manager or designee to establish and implement the appropriate recovery method and amount for different departments, payment processors, and transaction types; providing for compliance with applicable laws; and providing an effective date.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 72/100

Passed: 2026-08-24 • Effective: 2026-08-24

Executive Summary & Impact

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Deupree, seconded by Council Member Delaney to Approve Resolution 2026-051, authorizing the recovery of electronic payment costs through fees; establishing a maximum recovery amount of 5% of the transaction amount. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

G.3 • City of North Richland Hills City Council2026-08-24

Consider Resolution 2026-051, authorizing the recovery of credit and debit card processing costs through fees; establishing a maximum recovery amount of 5% of the transaction amount; authorizing the City Manager or designee to establish and implement the appropriate recovery method and amount for different departments, payment processors, and transaction types; providing for compliance with applicable laws; and providing an effective date.

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Deupree, seconded by Council Member Delaney to Approve Resolution 2026-051, authorizing the recovery of electronic payment costs through fees; establishing a maximum recovery amount of 5% of the transaction amount. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-08-24-G.3 (Agenda Item G.3)
Meeting: City of North Richland Hills City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-08-24
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees
Source Document: https://nrhtx.legistar1.com/nrhtx/meetings/2026/8/2317_A_City_Council_26-08-24_City_Council_Agenda.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Deupree, seconded by Council Member Delaney to Approve Resolution 2026-051, authorizing the recovery of electronic payment costs through fees; establishing a maximum recovery amount of 5% of the transaction amount.

MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.