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Shakopee City Council
September 7, 2021
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Nathan Reinhardt, Finance Director | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
Certification of Delinquent Sewer and Storm Drainage Accounts | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution No. R2021-0121, certifying assessments for delinquent sewer and storm drainage accounts from July 1, 2020 thru December 31, 2020 in the amount of $976.25. Add a $25 administrative charge for collection with payable 2022 property taxes. Write off delinquent accounts less than $25 which total $355.20. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Approve the resolution as requested. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
Resolution No. R2021-121 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 September 7, 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. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
Certification of delinquent accounts ensures the city’s utilities are being paid for services received. | | |
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