HomeMy WebLinkAbout14098
RESOLUTION NO. 14098
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,668.91 TO PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that an account for
Parkview Medical Center 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 Parkview Medical Center the sum of $9,668.91 for the overage of
wastewater fees paid for the boiler house account during the periods of October 2016 through
October 2018.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007 in the amount of $9,668.91.
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 November 26, 2018
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-6
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 26, 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,668.91 TO PARKVIEW MEDICAL
CENTER
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to Parkview
Medical Center.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
:
None
BACKGROUND
:
The Wastewater Department received a written request from Vincent Velasquez who is a
representative of Parkview Medical Center. Mr. Velasquez is seeking an alternative method of
calculating wastewater usage and a refund on excess sewer fees paid for a water meter that
serves a large boiler house. This account has the highest water consumption during the winter
months and has been yielding high sewer charges using the sewer fee calculation of January and
February average consumption. The City has moved this account to bill actual 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 Parkview Medical
Center, Mr. Velasquez is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $9,668.91 for
the excess fees charged to the boiler house account during the last two years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
:
The refund of $9,668.91 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
Parkview Medical Center will not receive compensation for overpaid sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Resolution.