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RESOLUTION NO. 14478
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $505.89 TO JAMIE
RENDLER
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Jamie Rendler paid
sanitary sewer fees for property located at 24 Audubon Circle 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 Jamie Rendler the sum of $505.89 for the erroneous
collection of fees charged for 24 Audubon Circle during the period of February 2019 through
August 2020.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
5254110055007 in the amount of $505.89.
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 and 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-3
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 $505.89 TO JAMIE RENDLER
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the refund of erroneously collected sanitary sewer fees in the
amount of $505.89 to the owner of property located at 24 Audubon Circle, Pueblo,
Colorado.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Jamie Rendler, the
owner of the property located at 24 Audubon Circle. Ms. Rendler is seeking a refund of
the sewer fees assessed under the water account held in the name of Jamie Rendler for
the property. The residence at 24 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. Ms.
Rendler is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $505.89 for the
charges from February 2019 to August 2020.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $505.89 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 24 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 24 Audubon Circle