HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-158RESOLUTION NO. 2004-158
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING LOW-INCOME DISCOUNTS FOR
WATER, SEWER, AND REFUSE SERVICES
WHEREAS, with the implementation of new water, sewer, and refuse rates, and charges
adopted April 27, 2004, the Lodi City Council has now introduced Ordinance No. 1750 amending
Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 13.04, §13.04.130, "Low Income Adjustments," at its August 4, 2004,
City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to adopt a resolution establishing discounts for
eligible low-income residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
and establish low-income discounts for water, sewer, and refuse services as shown below, which
shall become effective the first billing period following the effective date of Ordinance:
For Residential Customers who qualify for the Electric SHARE Program discount:
Water 20% Discount on the Residential Flat Rate
Wastewater 20% Discount on the Residential Flat Rate for Disposal, to the Domestic System
Refuse 30% Discount for Cart Service Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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For Residential Customers who qualify for the Electric Senior/Fixed-Income discount:
Water 10% Discount on the Residential Flat Rate
Wastewater 10% Discount on the Residential Flat Rate for Disposal to the Domestic System
Refuse 10% Discount for Cart Service Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby direct staff to institute a
verification program whereby every three years 10% of 1/3 of the applicants' eligibility is
re -confirmed.
Dated: August 4, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-158 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi at its regular meeting held August 4, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, and Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman and Howard
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None -
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2004-158