HomeMy WebLinkAbout15727RESOLUTION NO. 15727
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
CREDIT SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $1,048.96 TO
MICHAELENE THOMPSON
Thompson 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 Michaelene Thompson the sum of $1,048.96 for the erroneous
collection of sewer fees charged for 1208 W Northern Ave during the period of January 2023
through December 2023.
SECTION 2.
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089428) in the amount of $1,048.96.
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: August 26, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M5
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 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 CREDIT
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $1,048.96 TO MICHAELENE
THOMPSON
SUMMARY:
From January 2023 to December 2023, excess sanitary sewer fees were erroneously
charged to Michaelene Thompson, due to errors in calculation of the sewer user
charge.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department received a written request from Michaelene Thompson,
the tenant of the property located at 1208 W Northern Ave, seeking a refund of their
sewer charges. The sewer consumption charges for 1208 W Northern Ave were in
excess of actual consumption.
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. Michaelene Thompson is requesting a credit adjustment of wastewater fees
in the amount of $1,048.96 for the charges from January 2023 to December 2023.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
#331389-089428.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1 No Action
The property at 1208 W Northern Ave will not receive compensation for erroneously
charged sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 08-26-24 2408 W Northern - Michaelene Thompson