HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-64RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR LATE PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS AND FOR WATER SERVICE SHUT - OFF /TURN -ON.
Whereas, the rates for water, sewer, and refuse services provided and billed by the City of Columbia Heights
are established by Resolution 2015 -98; and
Whereas late payment of utility bills and other noncompliance by utility customers with regard to City
ordinances regulating water, sewer, and refuse, add to the cost of the utility services provided by the City; and
Whereas, certain fees must be imposed upon such delinquent or noncompliant customers, in order that these
additional costs are not borne by the majority of the City's utility customers, who pay their utility bills on a
timely basis and comply with the City ordinances regulating water, sewer, and refuse services;
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, effective August 1, 2017:
1. A late fee of 7% is imposed on any utility charges not paid by the due date stated on the customer bill,
including taxes and all fees other than prior late fees.
2. The late fee in item 1 above will be calculated and billed at each quarterly billing due date, and if
applicable at the final billing date for terminated accounts, until the delinquent portion is paid in full.
3. A fee of $75 per occurrence is imposed for the shut- off /turn -on of water service, when initiated by the
City due to late payment or other customer noncompliance with City ordinances regulating water,
sewer, and refuse.
4. A fee of $25 per occurrence is imposed for the shut - off /turn -on of water service, when water service
shut -off /turn -on is requested by the customer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing does not preclude the City from any other collection or
enforcement procedures legally available.
Passed this 26th day of June, 2017
Offered by: Murzyn, Jr.
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: All Ayes
Attest:
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary
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Donna K. Schmitt, Mayor