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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13842 RESOLUTION NO. 13842 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO GRANT COOPER WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Grant Cooper paid an overage of wastewater fees due to an underground water pipe leak that lead to high consumption during wastewater monitoring period; 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 Grant Cooper the sum of $563.04 for the overage of wastewater fees paid for 2217 West Street during the periods of May 2017 through November 2017. SECTION 2. Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number 52541100 55007 in the amount of $563.04. 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: December 11, 2017 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-7 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 11, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk From: Nancy Keller, Wastewater Director SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO GRANT COOPER SUMMARY: This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to Grant Cooper PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION : None BACKGROUND : The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Grant Cooper who is the owner of the property located at 2217 West Street. Mr. Cooper is seeking credit on the sewer charge due to an unknown underground water pipe leak that led to high consumption during the wastewater monitoring period. It was not discovered until after the City’s wastewater monitoring period was completed but it was repaired in May 2017. 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. Mr. Cooper is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $563.04 for the overage of charges due to the underground water leak during the wastewater monitoring period for 2017. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : The refund of $563.04 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 2217 West Street will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Resolution.