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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-06-109: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2024-037 “COLLECTION SERVICES” TO PENN CREDIT CORPORATION AND IC SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS WITH BOTH COMPANIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR).
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The following information has been prepared for your consideration:
I. REQUESTED ACTION
A resolution approving Penn Credit and IC Systems to contract with the City for “Collection Services” in various categories including Utility, Emergency Medical, Human Resources (Risk Management). The agencies listed below have been recommended by staff to collect delinquent debt on behalf of the City.
II. SUMMARY AND HISTORY/BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City of Lauderhill needs qualified firms to provide Collection Services to maximize the recovery of Delinquent Utility, Emergency Medical Service Debt, and other past due accounts.
Staff has recommended Penn Credit and IC Systems with the principal objective to provide the maximum service to the City of Lauderhill while minimizing costs to the City.
III. FINANCIAL IMPACT
The objective of the City is to improve collections and reduce the outstanding balances owed to the city.
IV. RECOMMENDATION/ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with selected vendors. If a contract cannot be agreed upon, the next vendor will be contacted.
V. ATTACHMENTS
1. Original RFP
2. Penn Credit Proposal
3. IC Systems Proposal
4. Agenda Request Memo