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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14506 RESOLUTION NO. 14506 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $293.25 TO DAVID ARCHULETA WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that David Archuleta paid an overage of sanitary sewer fees due to a broken sprinkler valve at property located at 2206 Coronado Rd.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16-6-24 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, the Director of Wastewater has determined that grounds exist for a refund pursuant to Section 16-6-23 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 David Archuleta the sum of $293.25 for the overage of sanitary sewer fees paid for 2206 Coronado Road. during the period of March 2020 through October 2020. SECTION 2. Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number 5254110055007 in the amount of $293.25. 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 transaction herein authorized. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED November 23, 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: November 23, 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 $293.25 TO DAVID ARCHULETA SUMMARY: This Resolution authorizes the City of Pueblo to refund overpaid sanitary sewer fees to David Archuleta. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None BACKGROUND: The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from David Archuleta, the owner of the property located at 2206 Coronado Road. Mr. Archuleta is seeking a refund on his sewer charge due to a broken sprinkler valve during the period in which the sewer average is calculated. Although the break was detected and repaired in January of 2020, the increased usage during that time created a very high average to be used for billing purposes for the remainder of 2020. Pursuant to City Ordinance 16-6-25, 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. Archuleta is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $293.25 for the charges from March 2020 thru October 2020. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The refund of $293.25 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 2206 Coronado Road. will not receive reimbursement for sanitary sewer fees. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Request for Refund Historical Consumption Calculation of Refund