Please Note:  In review, it was discovered that letters to some of the property owners contained wrong amounts and the notice of the public hearing would not have met the appropriate time requirements.  Letters are being sent to property owners with the amended amounts and new public hearing date.  Staff will be asking City Council to open the public hearing, allow for anyone interested an opportunity to participate in the public hearing, and continue the public hearing to November 7th, 2023.

Council is asked to approve Resolution R2023-121 to assess property owners on taxes payable 2024 for unpaid refuse and recycling services from Dick's Sanitation (DSI), the city’s designated garbage hauler.

In a previous action, the City Council authorized city participation in the collection of delinquent garbage accounts in the city's designated "organized" collection area.  By doing this, it eliminates the need to stop service to the accounts, which would lead to a higher incidence of illegal dumping.

DSI provided a list of delinquent accounts (greater that 60 days past due as of August 31) which was presented to the City Council on September 17, 2023.  That list included 376 property owners with unpaid garbage/refuse bills for a total amount due of $46,143.63.

All property owners impacted received mailed notices, which included information on the certification process.  Attached is an updated list of delinquent property owners who have unpaid garbage/refuse bills as of October 11, 2023, which was comprised of 129 property owners with unpaid garbage/refuse bills for a total amount of $21,552.40.  Property owners have been informed that a $25.00 administration fee will be added, and the delinquent amount will be levied to their 2024 property tax bill if not paid by November 17, 2023.