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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. - 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