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RESOLUTION NO. 13858
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO SUSAN MONTOYA
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that the property at 1503
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West 20 Street has a septic tank and is not connected to the City’s sewer system.; and
WHEREAS, Susan Montoya has incorrectly been charged and has paid wastewater fees
on that property; 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 Susan Montoya the sum of $835.83 for a refund of wastewater fees
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paid for 1503 West 20 Street.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number 52541100
55007 in the amount of $835.83.
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 26, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-8
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 26, 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 SUSAN MONTOYA
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to Susan
Montoya.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
:
None
BACKGROUND
:
The Wastewater Department was recently informed of a septic tank within the City of Pueblo
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limits. Susan Montoya, who is the owner of the property located at 1503 West 20Street,
discovered she was connected to a septic tank while having plumbing work performed at her
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home. The connection was verified through a plumber. The property at 1503 West 20 is beyond
the 400-foot requirement to connect to the City’s sewer system and will have to remain on a septic
tank. Ms. Montoya is seeking credit on the sewer charge that was paid on this property that has
never been connected to the City sanitary sewer system.
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. Ms. Montoya is requesting the
refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $835.83.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
:
The refund of $835.83 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
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The property at 1503 West 20 Street will not receive a refund for sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Resolution.