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Meeting Date:	06/08/2020
Resolution 2020-51 - Authorization of Continuation of Temporary Modifications to Utility Billing Policies
Submitted by:	Kirk Bednar, Administration
Department:	Administration

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Subject

Resolution 2020-51 - Authorization of Continuation of Temporary Modifications to Utility Billing Policies

Background

On April 13, 2020, the Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2020-35 which authorized a temporary modification to the water and sewer billing policies related to late payment penalties and service disconnections as discussed below. The temporary modifications applied to bills due in the months of March, April, and May. With June bills now becoming due, the Commission has the option to continue the billing policy modifications for the June bills or let the modifications end as originally adopted.

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 relaxed some of their billing policies for past due accounts. The previous action authorized waiver of 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 requests direction from the City Commission regarding continuation of the temporary modifications, expiration of the originally adopted modifications, or some other modifications.

Fiscal Impact

Amount :	$35,000 est.
Source of Funds:	Water and Sewer Fund
Account Number:

Fiscal Impact:

It is estimated that the amount of lost revenue from waiver of the late payment penalties has been approximately $35,000 for the bills due during the months of March, April, and May.

Attachments
Resolution 2020-51
Signed Resolution