HomeMy WebLinkAbout14872RESOLUTION NO. 14872
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $793.35 TO LARRY
ZERFAS
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Larry Zerfas
was erroneously charged sanitary sewer fees; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16-6-23 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, the
Director of Wastewater has determined that grounds exist for a refund pursuant to Section
16-6-24 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 Larry Zerfas the sum of $793.35 for the erroneous collection
of fees charged for 139 Bridle Trail during the period of May 2021 through February 2022.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
037689-106274 in the amount of $793.35.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED May 9, 2022
BY: Larry Atencio
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: May 9, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM Andra Ahrens, Interim Director of Wastewater
SUBJECT: AN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $793.35 TO LARRY ZERFAS
SUMMARY:
From May of 2021 to February of 2022, charges for sanitary sewer fees were erroneously
charged to Larry Zerfas, whose property is setup on a septic tank.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Larry Zerfas who is
the owner of the property located at 139 Bridle Trail. Mr. Zerfas is seeking a refund of his
sewer bill. The residence at 139 Bridle Trail is on a septic tank and should never have
been charged sanitary sewer fees.
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.
Zerfas is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of $793.35 for the
charges from May 2021 to February 2022.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $793.35 will be paid from the Claim Settlement Fund, Account number 037689-
106274. Funds are available and have been appropriated.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
The property at 139 Bridle Trail will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees.
.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Request for Refund
Amounts paid for Sewer Fees on Bridle Trail
Transaction DateTransactionTransaction Amount
2/24/2022Cycle Bill Due: 3/16/2022$255.75
1/26/2022Cycle Bill Due: 2/15/2022$295.44
12/27/2021Cycle Bill Due: 1/16/2022$30.27
11/24/2021Cycle Bill Due: 12/14/2021$30.27
10/27/2021Cycle Bill Due: 11/16/2021$30.27
9/27/2021Cycle Bill Due: 10/17/2021$30.27
8/25/2021Cycle Bill Due: 9/14/2021$30.27
7/27/2021Cycle Bill Due: 8/16/2021$30.27
6/24/2021Cycle Bill Due: 7/14/2021$30.27
5/26/2021Cycle Bill Due: 6/15/2021$30.27
TOTAL SEWER CHARGED
$793.35
LARRY ZERFAS
139 BRIDLE TRAIL
037689-106274