Resolution No. 25-61RESOLUTION NO. 25-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PENN CREDIT CORPORATION
FOR COLLECTION SERVICES OF PAST -DUE PARKING AND ANIMAL
CONTROL CITATIONS; GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER SIGNATORY
AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION HOLDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach issues citations for parking and animal control violations, and
a portion of these citations remain unpaid, hindering the City's enforcement capabilities and efficacy; and
WHEREAS, Penn Credit Corporation ("PCC") is a duly licensed and experienced debt collection
agency with the capacity to collect past -due fines on a contingency basis and in compliance with applicable
federal and state consumer protection laws; and
WHEREAS, the City and PCC desire to enter into a contract whereby PCC shall collect unpaid
citations, including but not limited to parking and animal control citations, and assess a fee as defined by
contract to be borne by the violator; and
WHEREAS, under the contract, PCC will work with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to place a registration hold on violators' vehicles after three or more parking
citations or a handicapped parking citation have been issued and remain unpaid, as permitted by law; and
WHEREAS, this partnership will enhance enforcement capabilities and promote compliance while
minimizing city staff time and administrative burden.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as follows:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Contract with Penn Credit
Corporation for the collection of unpaid parking and animal control citations.
Section 2. The City Commission grants the City Manager signatory authority to execute the Contract and any
related documents necessary to implement the intent and terms of this resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 14th day of July 2025.
Attest:
Coil e'✓n-�, �J •� �J�2/� /�11�, Irl
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Curtis Ford, May r
Appxqve as to form and correctness:
Jason Gabriel, tity Attorney