HomeMy WebLinkAbout15512RESOLUTION NO. 15512
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
REFUND SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $699.20 TO SAUL
MENDOZA COBOS
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Department has been notified that Saul Mendoza
Cobos 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 Saul Mendoza Cobos the sum of $699.20 for the erroneous
collection of sewer fees charged for 1704 E Beech St during the period of February 2022
through January 2024.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be credited directly to the customer’s utilities account (#045205-
034064) in the amount of $699.20.
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: February 26, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M10
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO REFUND
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $699.20 TO SAUL MENDOZA COBOS
SUMMARY:
From April 2020 to January 2024, sanitary sewer fees were erroneously charged to
Saul Mendoza Cobos, whose property is not connected to the city’s sewer system.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department recently received a written request from Saul Mendoza
Cobos, the owner of the property located at 1704 E Beech St, seeking a refund of his
sewer charges. The residence at 1704 E Beech St is not connected to the sewer
system 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. Mendoza Cobos is requesting the refund of wastewater fees in the
amount of $699.20 for the charges from February 2022 to January 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $699.20 will be credited to the customer’s utilities account, 045205-
034064.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
The property at 1704 E Beech St will not receive compensation for erroneously charged
sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 02-26-24 1704 E BEECH ST SEWER CHARGES