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RESOLUTION # 72-84
SETTING MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS FOR LOW
INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS TO QUALIFY FOR LOWER RATES
ON GARBAGE SERVICE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND WATER
SUPPLY IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, that
WHEREAS, certain Social Security pensions for Senior Citizens
have been increased recently, and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this City Council to assist
our senior citizens who have financial problems attempting to
retain a reasonable standard of living primarily from pensions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights that the senior citizens utility rates as
established by resolution November 4, 1971 for low income
residents over 62 years of age with a maximum household income of
less than $3,500 per year be and the same is hereby changed to
allow the utility rates to be granted to low income residents over
62 years of age with a maximum household income of less than $4,000
per year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said rates be effective on billings
submitted after January 1, 1973 following receipt of the proper
forms from the individual senior citizens.
This resolution shall be effective upon acceptance of the rate
adjustment by Modern Services, Inc.
Passed this llth day of December, 1972.
Offered by: Heintz
Seconded by: Connor
Roll Call: All Ayes
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