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RESOLUTION NO. 14477
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $420.53 TO BRAD CRAIG
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Brad Craig paid
sanitary sewer fees for property located at 1637 W. 14th Street which property is not connected
to the City’s wastewater system; 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 to Brad Craig the sum of $420.53 for the erroneous collection of fees
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charged for 1637 W. 14 Street during the period of July 2018 through July 2020.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007 in the amount of $420.53.
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
therein.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED September 28, 2020
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 28, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Nancy Keller, Wastewater Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $420.53 TO BRAD CRAIG
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the refund of erroneously collected sanitary sewer fees in the
amount of $420.53 to the owner of property located at 1637 W. 14th Street, Pueblo,
Colorado.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Brad and Christine
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Craig who are the owners of the property located at 1637 W. 14 Street. The Craigs are
seeking a refund of the sewer fees assessed under the water account held in the name
of Brad Craig for the property. This address is a piece of land with a tin shed on it, and
only an outside spicket. There is no residence on this property, no sewer line, and no
connection with the City’s wastewater system. Sanitary sewer fees should not have been
assessed with respect to this address.
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. The
Craigs are requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $420.53 for the
charges from July 2018 to July 2020.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $420.53 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
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The property at 1637 W. 14 Street will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer
fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Request for Refund
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Amounts paid for Sewer Fees on 1637 W. 14 Street