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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13758 RESOLUTION NO. 13758 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO MEGAN GREIGO WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Megan Greigo paid an overage of wastewater fees due to a main sprinkler shut off valve leak; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16-6-6 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, the Director of Wastewater has determined that grounds exist for a refund pursuant to Section 16-6-5 of the Code; and WHEREAS, a refund for the paid amount can only be authorized by Pueblo City Council; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The City shall refund Megan Greigo the sum of $191.59 for the overage of wastewater fees paid for 67 Radcliff Ln. during the period of January 2017 through June 2017. SECTION 2. Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number 52541100 55007 in the amount of $ 191.59. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the contract to effectuate the transactions described therein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED August 28, 2017 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-4 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 28, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk From: Nancy Keller, Wastewater Director SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO MEGAN GREIGO SUMMARY: This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to Megan Greigo. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION : None BACKGROUND : The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Megan Greigo, who is the owner of the property located at 67 Radcliff Lane. Ms. Greigo is seeking credit on her sewer charge due to a main sprinkler shut off valve leak that went unnoticed since May 2016. Pursuant to City Ordinance 16-6-7, refunds based upon sewer user charges appearing on billings issued more than ninety (90) days prior to receipt of a written request can only be authorized by City Council and are limited to a maximum period of two years. Megan is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $191.59 for the overage of charges due to the main sprinkler shut off valve leak from January 2017 to June 2017. The period of May 2016 to December 2016 sanitary sewer fees were not affected by the leak. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : The refund of $191.59 will be paid from Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number 52541100 55007. Funds are available and have been appropriated. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION : Not applicable STAKEHOLDER PROCESS : None ALTERNATIVES : Alternative No. 1 – No Action The property at 67 Radcliff Lane will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Resolution.