HomeMy WebLinkAbout15374RESOLUTION NO. 15374
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO
TO REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $788.89 TO
TIMOTHY MCDOWELL
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Timothy
McDowell 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 Timothy McDowell the sum of $788.89 for the erroneous
collection of fees charged for 554 Orange St during the period of September 2021
through May 2023.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be paid through the Claim Settlement Fund, Account Number
525.41100.55007 in the amount of $788.89.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution and to implement the transaction herein
authorized.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: September 25, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 25, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $788.89 TO TIMOTHY MCDOWELL
SUMMARY:
From September 2021 to May 2023, charges for sanitary sewer fees were erroneously
charged to Timothy McDowell, whose property was setup on a septic tank until August
16, 2023.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Timothy
McDowell who is the owner of the property located at 554 Orange St. Mr. McDowell is
seeking a refund of his sewer charges. The residence at 554 Orange St was 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. McDowell is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the amount of
$788.89 for the charges from September 2021 to May 2023.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $788.89 will be paid from the Claim Settlement account, number
525.41100.55007. Funds are available and have been appropriated.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
The property at 554 Orange St will not receive compensation for sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 09-25-23 Billing 554 ORANGE ST