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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14220 City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 10, 2019 TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: Nancy Keller, Director of Wastewater SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO LORRAINE JOHN SUMMARY: This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to Lorraine John. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION : None BACKGROUND : The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Lorraine John who is the owner of the property located at 625 Elm Street. Ms. John is seeking credit on her sewer charge due to an undetected water service line leak since December of 2016. 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. John is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $2,748.43 for the overage of charges due to the water service line leak from February 2017 to February 2019. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : The refund of $2,748.43 will be paid from the 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 property at 625 Elm Street will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 14220 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES TO LORRAINE JOHN WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Lorraine John paid an overage of wastewater fees due to a water service line leak; 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 Lorrain John the sum of $2,748.43 for the overage of wastewater fees paid for 625 Elm Street during the period of February 2017 through February 2019. SECTION 2. Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number 5254110055007 in the amount of $2,748.43 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 policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED June 10, 2019 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK