Discussion:
Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. R2022-035 assessing property owners on taxes payable 2023 for unpaid refuse and recycling services from Republic Services, the city's designated garbage hauler for 2021. The refuse contract between the City of Shakopee and Republic Services ended on December 31, 2021.
On February 1, 2022 Republic Services provided a delinquency list to the City, which was subsequently adjusted for payments collected prior to the February 15th City Council meeting. The City Council set a public hearing for the remaining delinquent accounts which included 460 parcels totaling $24,321.45. The attached list is remaining delinquent balances as of March 9, 2022, that includes 315 parcels totaling $19,180.01. City Council will be provided an updated listing for any payments received prior to the meeting.
In addition to these delinquent amounts, a $25.00 administrative charge will be added to each account . 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.