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RESOLUTION NO. 14162
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
CREDIT SANITARY SEWER FEES TO SARRAH S. MAESTAS
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Sarrah S. Maestas
paid an overage of wastewater fees due to frozen pipes and possible water theft; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16-6-6 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, the Director of
Wastewater has determined that grounds exist for a credit pursuant to Section 16-6-5 of the
Code; and
WHEREAS, a credit 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.
This City shall credit Sarrah S. Maestas the sum of $375.19 for the overage of
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wastewater fees paid for 1816 E. 18 Street during the period of November 2017 to December
2018.
SECTION 2.
The credit of $375.19 will be applied to the Pueblo Board of Water Works Account for
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1816 E. 18 Street.
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 to effectuate the transactions described therein.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 25, 2019
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 25, 2019
TO:
President Dennis E. Flores andMembers of City Council
CC:
Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA:
Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
From:
Nancy Keller, Wastewater Director
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO CREDIT
SANITARY SEWER FEES TO SARRAH S. MAESTAS
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to credit overpaid sanitary sewer fees to Ms.
Sarrah S. Maestas.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
:
None
BACKGROUND
:
The Wastewater Department received a written request for a credit on the property at 1816 E.
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18 Street which is owned by Sarrah S. Maestas. This credit is being sought on the sewer
charge at this property, due to water loss from frozen pipes and possible water theft on her
property.
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. Maestas is
requesting the credit of wastewater fees in the amount of $375.19 for the overage of charges
due to frozen pipes and possible water theft which resulted in higher sewer charges during the
period of November 2017 to December 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
:
The credit of $375.19 will be applied to the Pueblo Board of Water Works Account for 1816 E.
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18 Street.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
:
Not applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
:
None
ALTERNATIVES
:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
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The property at 1816 E. 18 Street will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Resolution.