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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R18-85
NEXT ORD. NO.
O18-02
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified time s for citizen comments on its agenda -- once
following the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief community
announcement not to exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed fro m the Consent
Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Each
speaker will be limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Coun cil.
Citizens may also comment on any item removed from the consent agenda prior to council action , with each speaker limited
to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. If a citizen would like to
comment on an agenda item, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is prese nted to the Council by the Mayor and the
public is asked to comment by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk-Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Corrected City Council Minutes December 4, 2018.
Correspondence
2. Laurel Chamber of Commerce minutes of November 8, 2018; Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Agenda of December 13, 2018.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Secti on 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
3. Claims for the month of November 2018.
4. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 12/2/2018 totaling $182,271.68.
5. Receiving the Committee/Board Minutes into the Record:
Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 4, 2018.
Council Workshop minutes of November 13, 2018.
Council Workshop minutes of November 27, 2018.
Council Workshop minutes of December 11, 2018.
Park Board minutes of November 1, 2018.
Park Board minutes of December 6, 2018.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency minutes of November 19, 2018.
Library Board minutes of November 13, 2018.
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Library Board minutes of December 11, 2018.
Cemetery Commission minutes of July 10, 2018.
Cemetery Commission minutes of August 14, 2018.
Cemetery Commission minutes of November 13, 2018.
Tree Board minutes of November 29, 2018.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual sp eaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
6. Appointment of Stanley J. Langve as Chief of the Laurel Police Department
7. Appointment of Tristen Willis to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance
8. Resolution No. R18-85: A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Release of Funds from
the Tax Increment Financing District Fund for Façade Improvements for the Properties located at
101 West Railroad Street, Laurel Montana.
9. Resolution No. R18-86: A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Release of Funds from
the Tax Increment Financing District Fund for Façade Improvements for the Properties located at
217-221 West Main Street, Laurel Montana.
10. Resolution No. R18-87: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreements with
Centron Services, Inc. D/B/A Credit Systems For Collection Services for the Laurel Ambulance.
11. Resolution No. R18-88: A Resolution Declaring Certain Items of the City as Surplus Available
for Sale or Trade to the Public or Other City Vendors for New Equipment.
12. Resolution No. R18-89: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with
Beartooth RC&D Economic Development District.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community
announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Annou ncements is limited to one minute. While
all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk ’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10,
Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Backup material for agenda item:
Approval of Corrected City Council Minutes December 4, 2018.
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Backup material for agenda item:
Laurel Chamber of Commerce minutes of November 8, 2018; Laurel Chamber of Commerce Agenda of
December 13, 2018.
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Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on November 8, 2018 at Log Cabin. In attendance were: Executive Board
Members: President- Carrie Smith, Vice President- Chase Anderson, Treasurer- Sandy Reese and Executive
Secretary- Camilla Nelson. Directors: Katie Whitmoyer, Patsy Woody, Lori Hodges, Renee Studiner, and
Bruce Larson. Members: Megan Cutting, Sharon Fleming, Jeri, and Evan Bruce
Carrie called the meeting to order.
The minutes were reviewed: Katie motioned that the minutes be approved, Sandy 2nd, minutes were
approved
Bills to be presented for payment: done to date
Old BUSINESS
Halloween Carnival- 15 business set up booths, we were busy all night. Chili dinner
made $90. Discussed maybe moving the ending time to 6:30pm
Window Decorating- 8 businesses participated, Harmony got 1st and Heidi’s Coffee
Cabin got 2nd.
NEW BUSINESS
Google Program- Nov 29th at the Chamber from 10-12, registration is required. Girl Geek
will be going over how to claim your google listing and how to use the platform
New Board Nominees-
o Amanda Powell- Laurel Health and Rehab
o Megan Cutting- Town and Country
o Carrie Smith- Beartooth Tax
o Evan Bruce- Laurel Outlook
o Jarad Kaiser- Yellowstone Bank
Shop Small Business Saturday- Nov 24th, please support local businesses
Christmas Decorations- We will be hanging decorations Nov 25th, meet at Laurel Golf
Course 8am
Annual Meeting- The annual meeting will be Jan 24th (Start thinking about what to
donate) Ideas on what to use the money for?
Shop Local- We will be doing Shop Local Raffle again this year, but only for Chamber
Businesses. Renee motioned we do $100 in Chamber Bucks for 1 st place, 2nd $50 in
Chamber Bucks, Chase 2nd.
Window Decorating- We will do the decorating contest. Prize $50, Evan, Chase 2nd
Ribbon cuttings-
OPEN FORUM
LARC- Needing more members, Evan passed around a paper to put email addresses down
on.
High School Career Fair- Will be April 18th, need to register by Dec 31st
Business after Hours –
o November
o December- Chamber Open House
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting – December 13, 2018 Fowl Play
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Agenda
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
December 13, 2019
Fowl Play
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Guest Speaker –
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking - $ 67,215.94
Altana CD $ 8,361.59
Altana Saving $ 748.43
Christmas Repair Fund $ 655.96
TOTAL $ 76,981.98
Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date
OLD BUSINESS
Vote for new board members-
Vote for new executive officers-
Volunteers to take decorations down around city- Jan 6th meeting at the boxcar at 8am
Holiday Open House – Dec 20th 5-7pm, come for 20 minutes or the whole 2 hours
NEW BUSINESS –
New Members – First Congregational Church and Coburn Tax Services
Annual Meeting -Can we borrow a projector from the school?
o Need volunteers to help take stuff to Golf Course to set up
o Baskets needed for raffle items- if you have any you want to get rid of we would love them
o Donations- we can pick up or you can drop them at the Chamber
Lion’s Club- Sign
July 4th Run- 6th St will be closed for construction, we will need to re-route the run as this is
where we start. Ideas?
Ribbon Cuttings
OPEN FORUM –
Business After Hours –
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
December- Holiday Open House Dec 20th
January- Annual Meeting Jan 24th
Next Meeting – January 10, 2019
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Backup material for agenda item:
Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 4, 2018.
Council Workshop minutes of November 13, 2018.
Council Workshop minutes of November 27, 2018.
Council Workshop minutes of December 11, 2018.
Park Board minutes of November 1, 2018.
Park Board minutes of December 6, 2018.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency minutes of November 19, 2018.
Library Board minutes of November 13, 2018.
Library Board minutes of December 11, 2018.
Cemetery Commission minutes of July 10, 2018.
Cemetery Commission minutes of August 14, 2018.
Cemetery Commission minutes of November 13, 2018.
Tree Board minutes of November 29, 2018.
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Backup material for agenda item:
Appointment of Stanley J. Langve as Chief of the Laurel Police Department
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Backup material for agenda item:
Appointment of Tristen Willis to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance
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Backup material for agenda item:
Resolution No. R18-85: A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Release of Funds from the
Tax Increment Financing District Fund for Façade Improvements for the Properties located at 101 West
Railroad Street, Laurel Montana.
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R18-85 LURA Façade Improvement Grant at 101 West Railroad Street
RESOLUTION NO. R18-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FUND FOR
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101
WEST RAILROAD STREET, LAUREL MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved a Façade Grant Request Program proposed
by the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA); and
WHEREAS, the owner of the property listed herein submitted a Grant Request for façade
improvements for his property and such property is located within the Tax Increment Financing
District:
Owner: James Horning: 101 West Railroad Street
WHEREAS, the LURA Board reviewed the application and recommends approval for the
above Property in the amounts provided in the attached letter; and
WHEREAS, the application was complete, the project is eligible for grant assistance and
LURA recommends funding of the same as provided in the attached letter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
that the grant request for façade improvements and signage is approved as follows:
Owner: James Horning: 101 West Railroad Street $7060.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor, CAO, and City Clerk Treasurer are authorized to
utilize the appropriately designated accounts to pay the grants upon submission of the required
documentation from the Property Owner.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2018, by Council
Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 18th day of December
2018.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 18th day of December 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Backup material for agenda item:
Resolution No. R18-86: A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Release of Funds from the
Tax Increment Financing District Fund for Façade Improvements for the Properties located at 217-221
West Main Street, Laurel Montana.
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R18-86 LURA Façade Improvement Grants at 217-221 West Main Street
RESOLUTION NO. R18-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FUND FOR
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 217-221 WEST MAIN
STREET, LAUREL MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved a Façade Grant Request Program proposed
by the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA); and
WHEREAS, the owner of the property listed herein submitted a Grant Request for façade
improvements for his property and such property is located within the Tax Increment Financing
District:
Owner: David Atkins: 217-221 West Main Street
WHEREAS, the LURA Board reviewed the application and recommend approval for the above
Properties in the amounts provided in the attached letter; and
WHEREAS, the application was complete, the project is eligible for grant assistance and
LURA recommends funding of the same as provided in the attached letter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
that the grant requests for façade improvements are approved as follows:
Owner: David Atkins: 217-221 West Main Street: $6915.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor, CAO, and City Clerk Treasurer are authorized to
utilize the appropriately designated accounts to pay the grants upon submission of the required
documentation from the Property Owner.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2018, by Council
Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Lau rel this 18th day of December
2018.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 18th day of December 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Backup material for agenda item:
Resolution No. R18-87: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Agreements with Centron
Services, Inc. D/B/A Credit Systems For Collection Services for the Laurel Ambulance.
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R18-87 Centron Services, Inc. d/b/a Credit Systems Agreements
RESOLUTION NO. R18-87
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
WITH CENTRON SERVICES, INC. D/B/A CREDIT SYSTEMS FOR
COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE LAUREL AMBULANCE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana:
Section 1: Approval. The attached agreements between the City of Laurel and
Centron Services, Inc. d/b/a Credit Systems are accepted and approved. A copy of each
agreement is attached hereto for convenience.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer of the City of
Laurel are hereby given authority to accept and execute said agreements on behalf of the
City.
Section 3: Effective date. The effective date for the attached agreements are
upon approval by the City Council.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2018, by
Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 18th day
of December 2018.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 18th day of December 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Assignment Contract
CONTRACT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF ACCOUNTS
This Agreement made and entered into by and between The City of Laurel, P.O. Box 10., Laurel, MT
59044 hereinafter designated as "the Client", and Centron Services, Inc., d/b/a Credit Systems, P.O. Box 875,
Helena, MT 59624 hereinafter designated as "the Agency". This contract shall commence on the date
signed.
WITNESSETH
THAT WHEREAS, the Client has, and from time to time will have, ambulance accounts and claims due
to the Client which they desire to refer to the Agency for collection services;
WHEREAS, after the Agency has exhausted efforts at general collection services and the account
balances along with statutory interest has not been fully and completely collected by the Agency, the
Client may choose to sell and assign debts to the Agency;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration for the premises and the mutual promises and agreements
hereinafter stated, the parties hereto do mutually covenant and agree as follows:
ASSIGNMENT OF ACCOUNT
1. In the event the Agency performs its general collection services and the account balances, along with
statutory interest, has not been fully and completely collected by the Agency, the Client may choose to sell and
assign debts to the Agency.
2. After the Client sells and assigns the debt to the Agency, for value received, according to a separate
Assignment for each account, the Agency will have full right and title to that assigned debt.
3. After the Client sells and assigns the debt to the Agency, for value received, the Agency will have any
and all rights the Client had to collect and recover the debt from any and all individuals, corporations, or any
other entity that is liable for payment of the debt. As a consequence and result of this Assignment, Agency will
stand in the shoes of the Client (as the underlying creditor), with respect to recovery and collection of the debt on
the account. For instance, if the Client had the right to recover the debt against both a husband and a wife prior
to the assignment, the Agency will enjoy the same right to recover the debt from both husband and wife
subsequent to the assignment.
4. After the Client assigns the debt to the Agency, the Agency will have all rights allowed it under the laws
of the State of Montana, including but not limited to the right to charge the consumer interest at the statutory
rate, attorney’s fees as allowed, and costs of collection as allowed under statute and according to contracts.
5. In the event the Agency initiates legal action to recover the obligation, and a claim or counterclaim is
filed against the Client which is specifically related to acts of the Client, (e.g. malpractice claims), the Client
agrees to hold the Agency harmless with respect to any and all damages and injuries it might suffer as a result.
6. The Agency will be the party named as the "plaintiff" in any legal action that the Agency as owner of the
debt may decide to pursue. The Agency agrees that no suit or action will be filed in the name of the Client.
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Assignment Contract
7. In the event that Agency determines it is in its best interest to pursue legal action, the Client agrees to
provide witnesses and documents needed to prove the Agency's case in court.
8. That agency, at all times, shall maintain a membership in a national Association such as the Associated
Credit Bureaus of America, and/or the American Collector's Association, and thus protect the Client under the
binding agreement as provided by membership in such national associations on forwarded accounts. That agency
agrees to carry general liability and professional error and omission insurance and will provide the Client with a
certificate of insurance if requested to do so by the Client.
9. It is expressly understood and agreed that the agency is, and shall at times be, deemed to have the status
of an independent contractor and the agency agrees to indemnify and save the Client harmless of and from any
and all claims, actions or causes of action out of any acts of the Agency in collecting or endeavoring to settle
any accounts of the Client. The Client agrees to indemnify and save the Agency harmless of and from any and
all claims, actions, or causes of action out of any acts of the Client in providing the services underlying the
accounts referred, and from any and all claims, actions, or causes of action against the Client for mistake or
error by the Client in placing the account for collection with the Agency.
10. The Client grants and conveys to the agency the right of endorsement in clearing drafts, checks and notes
on accounts for the Client.
11. The Agency agrees to pay the Client 65% of the net principal recovery by the Agency, for all accounts
assigned by Provider to the Agency.
It is understood and agreed that all agreements herein are subject to all applicable laws now or
hereafter in effect into the lawful regulations, rulings and orders of regulatory commissions or agencies
having jurisdiction. If any provisions of this agreement are in contravention of the laws or regulations of
the United States or state of Montana, such provisions shall be superseded by the appropriate provision of
such laws or regulations, so long as same is in full force and effect.
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
regarding assignment of accounts. Representations, inducements, promises or a grievance otherwise
made between the parties not embodied herein shall be of no force and effect.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date and year signed below.
Centron Services, Inc., d/b/a City of Laurel
Credit Systems
____________________________________ ______________________________________
By Thomas C. Nelson
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
Title Date Mayor Date
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Collection Contract 1
CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF ACCOUNTS
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the City of Laurel, P.O. Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, hereinafter designated as "the Client", and Centron Services, Inc., d/b/a Credit Systems,
P.O. Box 875, Helena, MT 59624, hereinafter designated as "the Agency". This contract shall
commence on the date signed.
WITNESSETH
THAT WHEREAS, the Client has, and from time to time will have, ambulance accounts and
claims due to the Client which they desire to refer to the Agency for collection services;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration for the premises and the mutual promises and agreements
hereinafter stated, the parties hereto do mutually covenant and agree as follows:
COLLECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT
1) The Client agrees to refer to the Agency accounts that they deem appropriate for collection
services by the Agency.
2) The Agency agrees to proceed diligently and expeditiously to collect all accounts referred by
the Client to the Agency. The Agency shall at no time follow any method, routine or procedure, which
will in any way, be objectionable to the Client or in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
3) The Agency agrees to record all efforts made on each account. The Agency also agrees to allow
the Client to examine said records during regular business hours.
4) The Agency will have all rights allowed to it under the laws of the State of Montana, including
but not limited to the right to charge the consumer interest at the statutory rate, and costs of collection
as allowed under statute and according to contracts signed by the consumers.
5) The Client agrees to pay the Agency according to the following commission, for all accounts of
which the Agency is providing collection services:
25% contingency fee on all accounts (except legal and forwarded accounts).
35% contingency fee on all legal accounts
35% contingency fee on all accounts forwarded to another agency.
6) The Agency agrees to report all of the Client’s collection accounts to a Credit Reporting Agency
under their reporting parameters as collection items under the Client’s name, and to comply with the
Fair Credit Reporting Act.
7) Accounts or claims referred to the Agency by the Client will be acknowledged in writing by the
Agency.
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Collection Contract 2
8) Settlement of accounts by the Agency, in amounts less than the full amount owing to the Client,
will be made only upon approval of the Client.
9) The Agency agrees to furnish the Client a Monthly Statement with their check. This Monthly
Statement will show payments made during the last period on which a commission is charged. The
account number and remaining balance will also be shown. The Agency will also provide a client
history report, when requested, which shows the activity and status of all the accounts listed.
10) The agreement shall be effective for a term of twenty-four (24) months commencing from the
date of this contract and shall continue in full force and effect for a twenty-four (24) month period
thereafter. This Agreement will be deemed to automatically be renewed on a year-to-year basis for
successive terms of twelve (12) months from and after the expiration of the initial term hereof unless
sooner terminated by reason of termination in the manner as hereinafter provided. At any time during
the collection services agreement, this contract for services may be terminated by either party hereto,
upon written notice be given to the other party at least sixty (60) days prior to the date such termination
is to become effective.
11) The Agency will return accounts to the Client that were listed in error or that the cancellation is
in the best interest of the Client's public relations. When an account has been cancelled and returned
from the Agency, the account cannot be re-listed or collected on without the Client's approval.
12) That Agency, at all times, shall maintain a membership in a national Association such as the
Associated Credit Bureaus of America, and/or the American Collector's Association, and thus protect
the Client under the binding agreement as provided by membership in such national associations on
forwarded accounts. That agency agrees to carry general liability and professional error and omission
insurance and will provide the Client with a certificate of insurance if requested to do so by the Client.
13) It is expressly understood and agreed that the agency is, and shall at times be, deemed to have the status
of an independent contractor and the agency agrees to indemnify and save the Client harmless of and from any
and all claims, actions or causes of action out of any acts of the Agency in collecting or endeavoring to settle
any accounts of the Client. The Client agrees to indemnify and save the Agency harmless of and from any and
all claims, actions, or causes of action out of any acts of the Client in providing the services underlying the
accounts referred, and from any and all claims, actions, or causes of action against the Client for mistake or
error by the Client in placing the account for collection with the Agency.
14) The Client grants and conveys to the agency the right of endorsement in clearing drafts, checks
and notes on accounts for the Client.
It is understood and agreed that all agreements herein are subject to all applicable laws
now or hereafter in effect into the lawful regulations, rulings and orders of regulatory
commissions or agencies having jurisdiction. If any provisions of this agreement are in
contravention of the laws or regulations of the United States or State of Montana, such provisions
shall be superseded by the appropriate provision of such laws or regulations, so long as same is in
full force and effect.
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This agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
regarding collection services. Representations, inducements, promises or a grievance otherwise
made between the parties not embodied herein shall be of no force and effect.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date and year signed
below.
Centron Services, Inc., d/b/a City of Laurel
Credit Systems
______________________________ _____________________________
By Thomas C. Nelson
______________________________ _____________________________
Title Date Mayor Date
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BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This Business Associate Agreement is by and between Centron Services, Inc. d/b/a Credit Systems (“Business Associate”) and
The City of Laurel and shall be effective as of the dates specified below.
Organization and Business Associate mutually agree to comply with the requirements of the implementing regulations at 45 Code
of Federal Regulations (“C.F.R.”) Parts 160-64 for the Administrative Simplification provisions of Title II, Subtitle F of the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
1. Privacy of Protected Health Information.
a) Permitted Uses and Disclosures. Business Associate is permitted to use and disclose Protected Health
Information that it creates or receives on Organization’s behalf or receives from Organization (or another business
associate of Organization) and to request Protected Health Information on Organization’s behalf (collectively,
“Organization’s Protected Health Information”) only:
i) Functions and Activities on Organization’s Behalf. Collect bad debt for ambulance service
ii) Business Associate’s Operations. With regard to its use and/or disclosure of Protected Health
Information, the Business Associate hereby agrees to do the following:
A) Use and/or disclosure of the Protected Health Information only as permitted or required
by law.
B) Business Associate obtains reasonable assurance from any person or entity to which
Business Associate will disclose Organization’s Protected Health Information that the person or
entity will:
1) Hold Organization’s Protected Health Information in confidence and use or
further disclose Organization’s Protected Health Information only for the purpose for
which Business Associate disclosed Organization’s Protected Health Information to the
person or entity or as Required by Law; and
2) Promptly notify Business Associate (who will in turn notify Organization in
accordance with Section 4(a)) of any instance of which the person or entity becomes
aware in which the confidentiality of Organization’s Protected Health Information was
breached within 15 calendar days of the Business Associate’s discovery of the
unauthorized use and/or disclosure.
3) Establish procedures for mitigating, to the greatest extent possible, any adverse
effects from any improper use and/or disclosure of Protected Health Information.
b) Minimum Necessary. Business Associate will, in its performance of the functions, activities, services, and
operations specified in Section 1(a) above, make reasonable efforts to use, to disclose, and to request only the minimum
amount of Organization’s Protected Health Information reasonably necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the
use, disclosure or request, except that Business Associate will not be obligated to comply with this minimum n ecessary
limitation with respect to:
i) Disclosure to or request by a health care provider for Treatment;
ii) Use for or disclosure to an individual who is the subject of Organization’s Protected Health
Information, or that individual’s personal representative;
iii) Use or disclosure made pursuant to an authorization compliant with 45 C.F.R. § 164.508 that is
signed by an individual who is the subject of Organization’s Protected Health Information to be used or
disclosed, or by that individual’s personal representative;
iv) Disclosure to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) in
accordance with Section 5(a) of this Agreement;
v) Use or disclosure that is Required by Law; or
vi) Any other use or disclosure that is excepted from the minimum necessary limitation as specified in
45 C.F.R. § 164.502(b)(2).
c) Prohibition on Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. Business Associate will neither use nor disclose
Organization’s Protected Health Information, except as permitted or required by this Agreement or in writing by
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Organization or as Required by Law. This Agreement does not authorize Business Associate to use or disclose
Organization’s Protected Health Information in a manner that will violate 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart E “Privacy of
Individually Identifiable Health Information” (the “Privacy Rule”) if done by Organization, except as set forth in
Section 1(a)(ii).
d) Information Safeguards.
i) Privacy of Organization’s Protected Health Information. Business Associate will comply with
the Privacy rule to meet the obligation to protect the privacy of Organization’s Protected Health Information.
Business Associate will develop, implement, maintain, and use appropriate administrative, technical, and
physical safeguards as set forth in 45 C.F.R. § 164.308; §164.310; §164.312 and §164.316. The safeguards
must reasonably protect Organization’s Protected Health Information from any intentional or unintentional
use or disclosure in violation of the Privacy Rule and limit incidental uses or disclosures made pursuant to a
use or disclosure otherwise permitted by this Agreement. Organization reserves the right to request proof of
reasonable safeguards to determine compliance with the Privacy regulation.
ii) Security of Organization’s Electronic Protected Health Information. Business Associate will
comply with the Security rule to meet the obligation to protect Organization’s Electronic Protected Health
Information. Business Associate will develop, implement, maintain, and use administrative, technical, and
physical safeguards as set forth in 45 C.F.R. § 164.308; §164.310; §164.312 and §164.316. The safeguards
must reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Electronic
Protected Health Information that Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on
Organization’s behalf as required by the Security Rule, 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart C. Organization reserves
the right to request proof of reasonable safeguards to determine compliance with the Privacy regulation.
iii) Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The Business
Associate agrees to comply with any and all privacy and security provisions made applicable to Business
Associate by the ARRA on the applicable effective date as designated by ARRA and any subsequent
regulations promulgated under ARRA and/or guidance thereto.
e) Subcontractors and Agents. Business Associate will require any of its subcontractors and agents, to which
Business Associate is permitted by this Agreement or in writing by Organization to disclose Organization’s Protected
Health Information and/or Electronic Protected Health Information, to provide reasonable assurance that such
subcontractor or agent will comply with the same privacy and security safeguard obligations with respect to
Organization’s Protected Health Information and/or Electronic Protected Health Information that are applicable to
Business Associate under this Agreement.
2. Compliance with Transaction Standards. Effective on the last date written below, if Business Associate conducts in
whole or part electronic Transactions on behalf of Organization for which DHHS has established Standards, Business Associate
will comply, and will require any subcontractor or agent it involves with the conduct of such Transactions to comply, with each
applicable requirement of the Transaction Rule, 45 C.F.R. Part 162. Business Associate will not enter into, or permit its
subcontractors or agents to enter into, any Trading Partner Agreement in connection with the conduct of Standard Trans actions
on behalf of Organization that:
a) Changes the definition, data condition, or use of a data element or segment in a Standard Transaction;
b) Adds any data element or segment to the maximum defined data set;
c) Uses any code or data element that is marked “not used” in the Standard Transaction’s implementation
specification or is not in the Standard Transaction’s implementation specification; or
d) Changes the meaning or intent of the Standard Transaction’s implementation specification.
3. Individual Rights.
a) Access. Business Associate will, within 30 calendar days following Organization’s request, make available
to Organization or, at Organization’s direction, to an individual (or the individual’s personal representative) for
inspection and obtaining copies Organization’s Protected Health Information about the individual that is in Business
Associate’s custody or control, so that Organization may meet its access obligations under 45 C.F.R. § 164.524.
b) Amendment. Business Associate will, upon receipt of written notice from Organization, promptly amend or
permit Organization access to amend any portion of Organization’s Protected Health Information, so that Organization
may meet its amendment obligations under 45 C.F.R. § 164.526.
c) Disclosure Accounting. So that Organization may meet its disclosure accounting obligations under 45
C.F.R. § 164.528:
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i) Disclosures Subject to Accounting. Business Associate will record the information specified in
Section 3(c)(iii) below (“Disclosure Information”) for each disclosure of Organization’s Protected Health
Information, not excepted from disclosure accounting as specified in Section 3(c)(ii) below, that Business
Associate makes to Organization or to a third party.
ii) Disclosures Not Subject to Accounting. Business Associate will not be obligated to record
Disclosure Information or otherwise account for disclosures of Organization’s Protected Health Information:
A) That occurred before April 14, 2003;
B) For Treatment, Payment or Health Care Operations activities;
C) To an individual who is the subject of Organization’s Protected Health Information
disclosed, or to that individual’s personal representative;
D) Pursuant to an authorization compliant with 45 C.F.R. § 164.508 that is signed by an
individual who is the subject of Organization’s Protected Health Information disclosed, or by that
individual’s personal representative;
E) For notification of and to persons involved in the care or payment related to the health
care of an individual who is the subject of Organization’s Protected Health Information disclosed
and for disaster relief;
F) To law enforcement officials or correctional institutions in accordance with 45 C.F.R.
§ 164.512(k)(5);
G) For national security or intelligence purposes in accordance with 45 C.F.R.
§ 164.512(k)(2);
H) In a Limited Data Set;
I) Incident to a use or disclosure that Business Associate is otherwise permitted to make by
this Agreement; and
J) Otherwise excepted from disclosure accounting as specified in 45 C.F.R. § 164.528.
iii) Disclosure Information. With respect to any disclosure by Business Associate of Organization’s
Protected Health Information that is not excepted from disclosure accounting by Section 3(c)(ii) above,
Business Associate will record the following Disclosure Information as applicable to the type of accountable
disclosure made:
A) Disclosure Information Generally. Except for repetitive disclosures of Organization’s
Protected Health Information as specified in Section 3(c)(iii)(B) below, the Disclosure Information
that Business Associate must record for each accountable disclosure is (i) the disclosure date, (ii)
the name and (if known) address of the entity to which Business Associate made the disclosure,
(iii) a brief description of Organization’s Protected Health Information disclosed, and (iv) a brief
statement of the purpose of the disclosure.
B) Disclosure Information for Repetitive Disclosures. For repetitive disclosures of
Organization’s Protected Health Information that Business Associate makes for a single purpose to
the same person or entity (including Organization), the Disclosure Information that Business
Associate must record is either the Disclosure Information specified in Section 3(c)(iii)(A) above
for each accountable disclosure, or (i) the Disclosure Information specified in Section 3(c)(iii)(A)
above for the first of the repetitive accountable disclosures, (ii) the frequency, periodicity, or
number of the repetitive accountable disclosures, and (iii) the date of the last of the repetitive
accountable disclosures.
iv) Availability of Disclosure Information. Business Associate will maintain the Disclosure
Information for at least 6 years following the date of the accountable disclosure to which the Disclosure
Information relates.
Business Associate will make the Disclosure Information available to Organization within 30 calendar days
following Organization’s request for such Disclosure Information to comply with an individual’s request for
disclosure accounting.
d) Restriction Agreements and Confidential Communications. Business Associate will comply with any
agreement that Organization makes that either (i) restricts use or disclosure of Organization’s Protected Health
Information pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.522(a), or (ii) requires confidential communication about Organization’s
Protected Health Information pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.522(b), provided that Organization notifies Business
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Associate in writing of the restriction or confidential communication obligations that Business Associate must follow.
Organization will promptly notify Business Associate in writing of the termination of any such restriction agreement or
confidential communication requirement and, with respect to termination of any such restriction agreement, instruct
Business Associate whether any of Organization’s Protected Health Information will remain subject to the terms of the
restriction agreement.
4. Privacy Obligation Breach and Security Incidents.
a) Reporting.
i) Privacy Breach. Business Associate will report to Organization any use or disclosure of
Organization’s Protected Health Information not permitted by this Agreement or in writing by Organization.
Business Associate will make the report to Organization’s Privacy Official not more than 15 calendar days
after Business Associate learns of such non-permitted use or disclosure. Business Associate’s report will at
least:
A) Identify the nature of the non-permitted use or disclosure;
B) Identify Organization’s Protected Health Information used or disclosed;
C) Identify who made the non-permitted use or disclosure and who received the non-
permitted disclosure;
D) Identify what corrective action Business Associate took or will take to prevent further
non-permitted uses or disclosures;
E) Identify what Business Associate did or will do to mitigate any deleterious effect of the
non-permitted use or disclosure; and
F) Provide such other information, including a written report, as Organization may
reasonably request.
ii) Security Incidents. Effective on the last date as written below, Business Associate will report to
Organization within 15 calendar days any attempted or successful (A) unauthorized access, use, disclosure,
modification, or destruction of Organization’s Electronic Protected Health Information or (B) interference
with Business Associate’s system operations in Business Associate’s information systems, of which Business
Associate becomes aware. Business Associate will make this report in such form as Organization requires,
except if any such security incident resulted in a disclosure of Organization’s Protected Health Information or
Electronic Protected Health Information not permitted by this Agreement, Business Associate will make the
report in accordance with Section 4(a)(i) above.
b) Termination of Agreement.
i) Right to Terminate for Breach. Organization may terminate this Agreement if it determines, in
its sole discretion, that Business Associate has breached any provision of this Agreement and upon written
notice to Business Associate of the breach, Business Associate fails to cure the breach within 30 calendar
days after receipt of the notice. Organization may exercise this right to terminate this Agreement by
providing Business Associate written notice of termination, stating the failure to cure the breach of the
Agreement that provides the basis for the termination. Any such termination will be effective immediately or
at such other date specified in Organization’s notice of termination.
ii) Right to Terminate on Regulation Change. Either Organization or Business Associate may
terminate this Agreement if amendment or addition to 45 C.F.R. Parts 160-64 affects the obligations under
this Agreement of the party exercising the right of termination. The party so affected may terminate this
Agreement by giving the other party written notice of such termination at least 90 calendar days before the
compliance date of such amendment or addition to 45 C.F.R. Parts 160-64.
iii) Obligations on Termination.
A) Return or Destruction of Organization’s Protected Health Information as Feasible.
Upon termination or other conclusion of this Agreement, Business Associate will, if feasible, return
to Organization or destroy all of Organization’s Protected Health Information in whatever form or
medium, including all copies thereof and all data, compilations, and other works derived therefrom
that allow identification of any individual who is a subject of Organization’s Protected Health
Information. Business Associate will require any subcontractor or agent, to which Business
Associate has disclosed Organization’s Protected Health Information as permitted by Section 1(e)
of this Agreement, to if feasible return to Business Associate (so that Business Associate may
return it to Organization) or destroy all of Organization’s Protected Health Information in whatever
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form or medium received from Business Associate, including all copies thereof and all data,
compilations, and other works derived therefrom that allow identification of any individual who is
a subject of Organization’s Protected Health Information, and certify on oath to Business Assoc iate
that all such information has been returned or destroyed. Business Associate will complete these
obligations as promptly as possible, but not later than 60 calendar days following the effective date
of the termination or other conclusion of this Agreement.
B) Procedure When Return or Destruction Is Not Feasible. Business Associate will
identify any of Organization’s Protected Health Information, including any that Business Associate
has disclosed to subcontractors or agents as permitted by Section 1(e) of this Agreement, that
cannot feasibly be returned to Organization or destroyed and explain why return or destruction is
infeasible. Business Associate will limit its further use or disclosure of such information to those
purposes that make return or destruction of such information infeasible. Business Associate will
require such subcontractor or agent to limit its further use or disclosure of Organization’s Protected
Health Information that such subcontractor or agent cannot feasibly return or destroy t o those
purposes that make the return or destruction of such information infeasible. Business Associate
will complete these obligations as promptly as possible, but not later than 60 calendar days
following the effective date of the termination or other conclusion of this Agreement.
C) Continuing Privacy and Security Obligation. Business Associate’s obligation to
protect the privacy and safeguard the security of Organization’s Protected Health Information as
specified in this Agreement will be continuous and survive termination or other conclusion of this
Agreement.
c) Indemnity. Business Associate will indemnify and hold harmless Organization and any Organization
affiliate, officer, director, employee or agent from and against any claim, cause of action, liabi lity, damage, cost or
expense, including attorneys’ fees and court or proceeding costs, arising out of or in connection with any non -permitted
use or disclosure of Organization’s Protected Health Information or other breach of this Agreement by Business
Associate or any subcontractor or agent under Business Associate’s control.
i) Right to Tender or Undertake Defense. If Organization is named a party in any judicial,
administrative or other proceeding arising out of or in connection with any non-permitted use or disclosure of
Organization’s Protected Health Information or other breach of this Agreement by Business Associate or any
subcontractor or agent under Business Associate’s control, Organization will have the option at any time
either (A) to tender its defense to Business Associate, in which case Business Associate will provide qualified
attorneys, consultants, and other appropriate professionals to represent Organization’s interests at Business
Associate’s expense, or (B) undertake its own defense, choosing the attorneys, consultants, and other
appropriate professionals to represent its interests, in which case Business Associate will be responsible for
and pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such attorneys, consultants, and other professionals.
ii) Right to Control Resolution. Organization will have the sole right and discretion to settle,
compromise or otherwise resolve any and all claims, causes of actions, liabilities or damages against it,
notwithstanding that Organization may have tendered its defense to Business Associate. Any such resolution
will not relieve Business Associate of its obligation to indemnify Organization under this Section 4(c).
5. General Provisions.
a) Inspection of Internal Practices, Books, and Records. Business Associate will make its internal practices,
books, and records relating to its use and disclosure of Organization’s Protected Health Information available to
Organization and to DHHS to determine Organization’s compliance with the Privacy Rule, 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart
E.
b) Definitions. The terms “Covered Entity,” “Electronic Protected Health Information,” “Protected Health
Information,” “Standard,” “Trading Partner Agreement,” and “Transaction” have the meanings set out in 45 C.F.R.
§ 160.103. The term “Standard Transaction” has the meaning set out in 45 C.F.R. § 162.103. The term “Required by
Law” has the meaning set out in 45 C.F.R. § 164.103. The terms “Health Care Operations,” “Payment,” “Research,”
and “Treatment” have the meanings set out in 45 C.F.R. § 164.501. The terms “Limited Data Set” has the meaning set
out in 45 C.F.R. § 164.514(e). The term “use” means, with respect to Protected Health Information, utilization,
employment, examination, analysis or application within Business Associate. The terms “disclose” and “disclosure”
mean, with respect to Protected Health Information, release, transfer, providing access to or divulging to a person or
entity not within Business Associate. For purposes of this Agreement, Organization’s Protected Health Information
encompasses Organization’s Electronic Protected Health Information.
c) Amendment to Agreement. Upon the compliance date of any final regulation or amendment to final
regulation promulgated by DHHS that affects Business Associate’s use or disclosure of Organization’s Protected
Health Information or Standard Transactions and this Agreement will automatically amend such that the obligations
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imposed on Business Associate remain in compliance with the final regulation or amendment to final regulation, unless
Organization or Business Associate elects to terminate the Agreement in accordance with Section 4(b)(ii).
d) No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any rights or
benefits to any third parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Organization and Business Associate execute this Agreement in multiple originals to be effective
on the last date written below, except as otherwise specified herein.
Centron Services, Inc. d/b/a Credit Systems City of Laurel
By: By: Thomas C. Nelson
Its: Its: Mayor
Date: Date:
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Centron Services, Inc. d/b/a Credit Systems (hereinafter referred to as CSI) is a full-service collection
agency. We offer bad debt collection, pre-collection, managed self-pay collections, insurance billing and
collection, skip tracing, asset checks, referral to legal counsel and follow through the entire legal
process, and post judgment collection to include writs of execution and sale of property.
The bad debt collection process is very hands on where we do not provide a script for the collection
staff. We hire well-spoken communicators who can examine the account and determine the best course
of action to get the account collected in full and in a timely manner. Below is general description of how
an account moves through the collection process with an emphasis a few common scenarios that may
be of interest.
- When a collection account is referred to us for collection we first send an acknowledgement to
our client for verification of consumer name and amount owed.
- We then send our first notice to the consumer. This notice fully complies with the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in that is gives the consumer notice that the account has been
referred to a collection agency and that they have certain rights that are defined within the
letter.
o Each account that is listed will have a first notice sent on it. Accounts are never grouped
together on this specific letter.
- Depending on the information that is listed with the account it may be sent to our skip-tracing
company to have a full search done.
o This information is then placed in the account and transferred to a live collector to
follow up on.
- The account is referred to a live collector within seven working days from placement.
o Once received by our collector, the consumer is called and asked to pay the account in
full.
If multiple numbers exist we will attempt to reach the consumer on all of them.
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o In the event the consumer is unable to pay the account in full, we then attempt to set
up a payment arrangement that will comply both with the consumer’s budget as well as
be acceptable to our client and collector.
In the case where an acceptable agreement does not seem possible due to
circumstances we will send the consumer a cooperative statement to fill out.
This form allows the collector to compare the income vs. expenses of
the consumer and work with them as a financial counselor in order to
come to a repayment agreement on the account.
o If the consumer complies with the arrangements, then we monitor the payments to be
certain that none are missed.
o If payments are not made as promised or if the consumer does not cooperate with our
collector, we then consider if legal action is warranted.
In some instances a payment plan may be reestablished with the consumer.
- Throughout the process of contacting the consumer our collector is also collecting information
regarding assets that will assist in determining whether or not we will consider legal action.
- Calling the consumer is an ideal method of contact, but circumstances do not always lend
themselves to direct telephone contact.
o In such instances we rely on notices to convey a sense of urgency about the account and
move the consumer to contact us.
The account is also referred to two credit reporting repositories for inclusion on
the consumer’s credit file. Those repositories are Equifax and Transunion.
- An amicable solution is always attempted during our collection process. There are occasions
where a dispute is identified on the account. Some disputes can be resolved by an internal
review of the account, but if that cannot be done the following process takes place.
o We ask the consumer to send documentation to support their dispute.
When a dispute is received either verbal or written we are required to cease
collection efforts until an investigation is done into their dispute.
o Once the documentation is received we send it to our client and ask for a written
response from them within 30 days to be in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting
Act.
Once the client’s response is received we will relay the response onto the
consumer.
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If the response is that the dispute is not valid we will continue collection
efforts.
If the dispute is valid the account is cancelled back to the client.
- In some instances we determine that legal action is necessary to get the account collected. We
do not take the seriousness of court actions lightly.
o When it is determined that legal action is required, a letter is sent from our attorney
that advises the consumer that legal action is pending and emphasizes the necessity of
contacting our office immediately.
Included with this letter is a cooperative statement for the consumer to fill out if
they do not feel they can pay the account in full.
o If the consumer still does not cooperate, then the action is filed by our attorney in CSI’s
name and we proceed through the legal system.
o Our client is notified when legal action is initiated.
o The amount of time that it takes an account to reach the point where legal action is
taken varies for each individual account.
Once judgment is obtained we will follow the action through each step and
make certain that garnishments/writs and sale of property are monitored with
due diligence.
We will petition the court for a proceeding supplemental hearing when
it is warranted. In that situation, a notice to appear is served upon the
judgment consumer and he/she is direct to appear in court at a named
time and present all financial records, including all assets. This process
can prove to be effective.
A summary of CSI’s workflow is as follows:
Day 1 - Accounts are manually or electronically loaded
Day 2 - First notices are sent to the consumers. If the account needs skip tracing then
the account is electronically sent
Day 7 - Account is presented to a collector who will do first level work on the account
which will consist of the following but is not limited to the following:
Collector will try to contact the consumer via telephone. They will try all
numbers provided and will skip trace account for more information to ensure
we have current information. One of the following will happen from there:
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Positive contact- A promise will be made to pay in full the
account and or make payment arrangements to satisfy the obligation.
This promise will then be monitored.
Negative contact- The consumer will either question or dispute
the validity of the debt or their obligation to pay. We will provide the
necessary information to the consumer and try to resolve the issue.
No contact- The consumer will not be reachable by
telephone and /or mail and there will be no current information in our
skip tracing resources.
Whether it is a negative or no contact, if the consumer is not willing to resolve
the issue and pay the debt, the account will be reviewed for legal action. If the
account is sent to our legal department we will petition the court for judgment
in order to garnish available assets to satisfy the debt.
If the consumer has no assets and does not qualify for legal action we will
continue to work the account and/or close the account back to our client as
agreed. If collection efforts are exhausted on the account the collector may
choose to place the account in a dormant status. This is done to allow the
account to remain on the credit file and be reopened in any circumstance
deemed necessary.
Day 31 plus - In a positive contact situation the accounts are monitored. In a negative contact
situation, we continue to try to resolve it and turn it into a positive contact situation. In a no
contact situation we utilize letters, skip-tracing and calls to try to turn it into a positive contact
situation.
Day 120- Account is presented to Equifax and TransUnion to be placed on the consumer’s
credit file as a bad debt collection account.
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Backup material for agenda item:
Resolution No. R18-88: A Resolution Declaring Certain Items of the City as Surplus Available for Sale
or Trade to the Public or Other City Vendors for New Equipment.
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R18-88 City Surplus Property
RESOLUTION NO. R18-88
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS OF THE CITY AS
SURPLUS AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE TO THE PUBLIC OR OTHER
CITY VENDORS FOR NEW EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel has inventoried equipment and other items that
are no longer of use to the city; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with MCA §7-8-420(1), the council has the authority
to sell or otherwise dispose of the property by declaring them surplus; and
WHEREAS, these surplus items shall be offered to the public for sale or utilized
by the city for purposes of trade in value on newly purchased property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana:
1. That the city council declares the property included on Attachment A as
surplus property pursuant to Montana law; and
2. The Mayor and City Staff are authorized to dispose of the surplus property
through public sale or for use as a trade in for newly purchased property.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2018, by
Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 18th
day of December 2018.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 18th day of December 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Backup material for agenda item:
Resolution - MOU
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R18-89 Beartooth RC&D MOU 2019
RESOLUTION NO. R18-89
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH BEARTOOTH RC&D ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel desires to retain the services of Beartooth RC&&D
Economic Development District for services relating to a regional economic development
planning program; and
WHEREAS, Beartooth RC&D Economic Development District provided such services
for the City of Laurel in the past and desires to continue the provision of such services for the
City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the attached Memorandum of
Understanding, including a membership contribution of $2,082.37; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel is satisfied with the services provided to date and desires
a continuation of its relationship with Beartooth RC&D Economic Development District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana,
That the Mayor is authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding
with Beartooth RC&D Economic Development District.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2018, by Council
Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 18th day of
December 2018.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 18th day of December 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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