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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