Agenda Item Wording:
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Conditional Authorization to Engage Stripe for Microtransit Credit Card Payment Processing Services - Authorize the City Manager, upon completion of the staff vetting of the terms and conditions, to enter into a contract with Stripe to act as a third party credit card processing services provider for the microtransit pilot program for one year with the option of up to four one-year renewals, and up to $30,000 annually.
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Deadline for Action: 4/21/2025
Submitting Department: Administration - Transit Division
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Angelina DeRossett, Transit Manager; Angelina.DeRossett@Visalia.City; (559)713-4591 John Lollis, Assistant City Manager; John.Lollis@Visalia.City; (559)713-4323
Department Recommendation:
That the City Council authorize City Manager to enter into a contract for one year with the option of four one-year renewals and a maximum of $30,000 annually to utilize Stripe as a third party credit card payment processing services provider. This authorization is only to be acted upon once a through vetting of the terms and conditions has been completed and a contract agreed upon.
Staff is requesting this unusual procedure of asking for authorization prior to having the majority of the contract being finalized due to the importance of launching the microtransit project as soon as possible. Staff believes that having this authorization will accelerate the launch of the program.
Background Discussion:
Protection of customer credit card data is a primary concern for the City when contracting for credit card payment and processing services. Credit card payment safety is measured according to standards set by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. Stripe credit card payment processing services have received certification at the highest rating (Level 1) for PCI Compliance. Stripe is a popular third party payment platform used by many types of businesses of various sizes. There are a w...
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