3.70.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms or words shall be interpreted or defined as follows. Except as defined in this section all words in this chapter shall carry the customary meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future and the future includes the present and the plural includes the singular and the singular includes the plural. This chapter specifically excludes debts and services covered by Chapter 3.65 PMC, Utility Billing Management, or that are set out by specific contract (e.g., rents), or that are set out by specific ordinance or resolution (e.g., Local Improvement District debt). If contracts are silent as to payment terms or conditions, then this chapter shall apply.
“Billing office” means the Finance Division office inside City Hall, which is located at 525 N 3rd Ave., Pasco, WA. It specifically excludes the drop box located at City Hall or any other location.
“Debt” means amounts owed and due to the City for services rendered or to be rendered.
“Director” means the Director of Finance, and his or her designee.
“Miscellaneous billing” means instances of City-supplied services that require compensation but are not included in another existing billing software system or process.
“Office business hours” means Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays when City offices are closed.
“Office nonbusiness hours” means any days and hours not included in office business hours.
“Paid” means payment that has been received, processed and posted to the customer’s account. [Ord. 4583 § 1, 2022; Code 1970 § 3.300.010.]