Authority to Sign VPS On-Line Payment Documents

Resolution #8-2020 — 2020-03-09

WHEREAS

the Village of Red Hook intends to continue steps to modernize and offer payment options to it's residents and customers
the Village has no current ability to accept on-line payments for water bills, tax bills nor any ability to take credit card payments for garbage tags
the Village works with Software Consulting Associates (SCA), a local company, with our tax billing and water billing software written and managed by SCA
SCA has a sister company Verified Payment Systems (VPS) that coordinates and manages direct payment and direct book-keeping access to SCA
Village staff will have reports, control and review of the billing process with access to our residents via our website
the Village Attorney has reviewed the documents and approved same
VPS offers links to SCA that will reduce internal staff time, will offer our residents a voluntary method to pay bills and will not cost the village any direct charges
by municipal law the Mayor has executive authority

Mayor Ed Blundell is fully authorized to complete and sign requisite documents as necessary for the project to continue. The Treasurer and staff will begin steps to set up the links on the Village's website and work with SCA and VPS to establish the program