A. Delinquent accounts shall be subject to collection procedures as followed by the city and as allowed by state and federal laws.

B. Further, a penalty of thirty-five dollars ($35) shall accrue to such account for each calendar month or portion thereof the account is delinquent. In addition to a penalty, delinquent account shall accrue interest at a rate of eighteen (18) percent per year on the unpaid delinquent balance.

C. Delinquent lists are public documents and may be published.

D. The city of Bethel may utilize any legal means available in the collection of past-due balances, including, but not limited to, civil action, liens and seizure of property.

E. The city reserves any right it may have to offset amounts owed by a vessel owner or agent for delinquent fees against any amount owing to the vessel owners or agents under a contract between the city and the vessel owner or agent. [Ord. 17-11 § 2.]