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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 9, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Vince Petkosek, Deputy City Clerk
FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO CREDIT
SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $3,303.32 TO KIM BLOCK.
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the refund of erroneously collected sanitary sewer fees in the
amount of $3,303.32. From January 2025 to December 2025.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Department received a request from Kim Block, located at 701
Westacres Ave., seeking a refund of sanitary sewer charges. Malicious intent by a third -
party tenant misrepresented water consumption during the adjustment period, which
resulted in an inflated sewer average set for the year.
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. Kim
Block is requesting a refund of sanitary sewer fees in the amount of $3,303.32 for
charges from January 2025 to December 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The refund of $3,303.32 will be credited to the customer's utilities account #147369-
078218.
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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1 — No Action
The property at 701 Westacres Ave. will not receive compensation for erroneously
charged sanitary sewer fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 03-09-26 701 Westacres Ave - B0WW data
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RESOLUTION NO. 16270
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
CREDIT SANITARY SEWER FEES OF $3,303.32 TO KIM BLOCK.
WHEREAS, the City's Wastewater Department has been notified that Kim Block 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 Kim Block the sum of $3,303.32 for the erroneous collection of sewer
fees charged for 701 Westacres Ave during the period of January 2025 to December 2025.
SECTION 2.
Such refund shall be credited directly to the customer's utilities account (#147369-078218)
in the amount of $3,303.32.
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.
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SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: March 9, 2026
BY: Ted Hernandez
Signed by:
ATTESTED BY: FZ PtD5t
DEPUTY K
MEMBER OF CITY CO�JNCIL
DocuSigned /y:
APPROVED:
PRESIDEN COUNCIL