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RESOLUTION NO. 14012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO CONTINENTAL MOBILE
HOME PARK
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Continental Mobile
Home Park paid an overage of wastewater fees due to a high consumption during the 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 Continental Mobile Home Park the sum of $803.52 for the overage
of wastewater fees paid for Continental Mobile Home Park during the periods of April 2016
through March 2018.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007 in the amount of $803.52.
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 July 23, 2018
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 23, 2018
TO:
President Christopher A. Nicoll 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 CONTINENTAL MOBILE HOME PARK
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to
Continental Mobile Home Park.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
:
None
BACKGROUND
:
The Wastewater Department received a written request from Sam Serracino, who is a
representative for the Continental Mobile Home Park. Mr. Serracino is seeking a refund on the
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sewer fees for the two accounts located at 2327 East 4 Street and 2044 East 4 Street. It has
been determined that the mobile home park uses more water during the sewer monitoring months
of January and February to prevent the freezing of pipes than the rest of the year. Per records
from the Pueblo Board of Water Works, it has been proven that the mobile home has the highest
water consumption during the months of January and February. The City has deemed it unfair to
base the sewer fees upon the January and February consumption rates for this user. The City
has moved the mobile home park accounts to bill actual sewer every month instead of basing the
monthly sewer fees off the January and February period.
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. On behalf of the Continental
Mobile Home Park, Mr. Serracino is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of
$803.52 for the excess fees charged to the mobile home park during the last two years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
:
The refund of $803.52 will be paid from Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007. Funds are available and have been appropriated.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
:
Not applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
:
None
ALTERNATIVES
:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
The Continental Mobile home park will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Resolution.