HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 97-184RESOLUTION NO. 97-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
SETTING LATE FEES FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council that the enterprise activities (water, sewer,
electric, and solid waste) of the City be efficiently managed and based on sound economic
principles by following prudent business practices; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council to encourage customers to pay utility bills
on a timely basis and to discourage delinquent utility bills; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council that City staff will be sensitive to customer
hardships or other unusual circumstances that preclude timely payment of utility bills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the following late
fees for delinquent utility bills is approved and that the Finance Director may waive these fees
when in his/her opinion a customer has presented reasonable evidence of financial hardship or
convincing information that timely payment could not have been expected:
OPTION 2:
First Utility Rate Only
Second Utility Rate plus $ 5.00 late charge
Third Utility Rate plus $15.00 late charge
Final Utility Rate plus $25.00 late charge
Dated: November 5, 1997
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-184 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 5, 1997, by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Land, Sieglock and Warner
Noes: Council Members — Mann and Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members — None
Abstain: Council Members — None
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ALICE M. REIIdCHE
City Clerk
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