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Meeting Date:	04/13/2020
Resolution 2020-35 - Authorization of Temporary Modifications to Utility Billing Policies
Submitted by:	Kirk Bednar, Administration
Department:	Administration

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Subject

Resolution 2020-35 - Authorization of Temporary Modifications to Utility Billing Policies

Background

Section 70-159 of the Brentwood Municipal Code establishes various requirements related to utility billing procedures. These requirements include:

A ten percent (10%) penalty added to all accounts if not paid in full by the due date (70-159(b))
A provision for disconnection of service if the bill and any penalties are not paid within one month of the due date (70-159(c))

In consideration of the severe economic hardships on residents and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 virus situation, most utilities providers are relaxing some of their billing policies for past due accounts. Therefore, as a way to provide a small measure of relief for Brentwood Water and Sewer customers who may be adversely impacted by the current economic circumstances, staff is recommending formal City Commission authorization to waive the ten percent (10%) penalty for late payments for bills due in the months of March, April, and May and suspend service disconnections during the same three-month period.

If any questions, please contact Water Services Director Chris Milton.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution 2020-35.

Fiscal Impact

Amount :	$30,000 est.
Source of Funds:	Water and Sewer Fund
Account Number:

Fiscal Impact:

The exact dollar amount of lost revenue to the Water and Sewer Fund is impossible to estimate. Based on prior monthly averages, staff would estimate the loss to be in the $30,000 range. However, given the severity of this economic situation, the amount could be higher due to more accounts with late payments than normal.

Attachments
Resolution 2020-35
Signed Resolution