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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “City of Lyons” and What To Do About It (cityoflyons.org)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "City of Lyons"?

The City of Lyons provides essential services to its residents, including water and sewage management, garbage collection, and public safety programs. If you’ve received a bill from them, it’s likely for your monthly utilities or other city-related charges. They offer various subscription options to make sure you have everything you need for comfortable living in the city.

City of Lyons: The name of the merchant or organization where the transaction occurred.
POS: Point of Sale, indicating the actual place where the transaction took place, such as a store or service location.
PUR: Purchase, meaning this transaction is for buying a product or service.
ADDRESS: The specific address of the City of Lyons, where the transaction was completed.
XXXXXXXXXXXX: A masked version of your card number, keeping your financial information secure while showing the transaction was made using a credit or debit card.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from City Of Lyons?

Utility Bills: Many customers receive charges related to water, sewer, or electricity usage.
Parking Tickets: Charges may stem from fines incurred due to parking violations within the city limits.
Business Licenses: Small business owners might see fees for licensing and permits required to operate within Lyons.
Recreational Services: Charges for participating in community events, sports leagues, or facility rentals.
Trash Collection Fees: Monthly or quarterly charges for waste disposal services provided by the city.
Building Permits: Homeowners or contractors may incur costs for permits needed for construction or renovation projects.
Subscription Services: Residents might sign up for newsletters or local services with associated fees.
Public Transportation: Charges related to bus or transit services provided by the city or surrounding area.
Property Taxes: Annual or semi-annual taxes assessed on real estate owned within the city limits.
Library Fines: Fees for late returns or lost items from libraries operated by the city.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the cityoflyons.org via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the cityoflyons.org refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with cityoflyons.org, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

City Of Lyons Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with City Of Lyons's support team.

Phone

(303) 823-6622

billing@cityoflyons.org

Site

https://www.cityoflyons.org/contact

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