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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14478 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