Adopt Resolution No. R2021-049, certifying assessments for delinquent sewer and storm drainage accounts from July 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2020 in the amount of $2,880.34.  Add a $25 administrative charge for collection with payable 2022 property taxes. Write off delinquent accounts less than $25 which total $474.95.

The City certifies past due utility bills for collection with the property taxes. All property owners have been notified that the utility bills are being certified to the county and have been given adequate opportunity to pay their bill.

Resolution No. R2021-049 certifies delinquent storm drainage and sanitary sewer fees payable in 2022. In addition to these delinquent amounts, a $25.00 administrative charge will be added to each account if not paid on or before April 6, 2021.  After the accounts are certified, property owners will have 30 days to pay the balance interest free.  After 30 days, interest will be charged at an annual rate of 6.0% dating back to the certification date. 

Staff has found that most of the delinquent accounts being certified are typically former tenants in rental units or prior owners of a property.  Since the city’s utilities are attached to the property, the city can collect past due balances through the certification process.