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City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 27, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Nancy Keller, Director of Wastewater
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $464.98 TO MICHAEL RENDLER
SUMMARY:
From November of 2018 to February of 2020, charges for sanitary sewer fees were
erroneously charged to Michael Rendler, whose property is setup on a septic tank.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Michael Rendler
who is the owner of the property located at 22 Audubon Circle. Mr. Rendler is seeking a
refund of his sewer bill. The residence at 22 Audubon Circle is on a septic tank and
should never have been charged sanitary sewer fees.
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. Mr.
Rendler is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $464.98 for the
charges from November 2018 to February 2020.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $464.98 will be paid from the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007. Funds are available and have been appropriated.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
The property at 22 Audubon Circle will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees.
.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Request for Refund
Amounts paid for Sewer Fees on Audubon Circle
RESOLUTION NO. 14397
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $464.98 TO
MICHAEL RENDLER
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Michael
Rendler was erroneously charged sanitary sewer fees; 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 Michael Rendler the sum of $464.98 for the erroneous
collection of fees charged for 22 Audubon Circle during the period of November 2018
through February 2020.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007 in the amount of $464.98.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: April 27, 2020
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK