Title:
Title
Delinquent Utility Service Charges - Special Assessment (Noticed 07/12/2019 & 07/17/2019)
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File ID: 2019-01006
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Conduct a public hearing on the report of delinquent utility service charges and upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution adopting the report and imposing special assessment levies against the properties to which the services were rendered.
Contact: (Ryan) Pham, Business Services Manager, (916) 808-8995; Fadi Geagea, Billing Services Manager, (916) 808-4928; Sage Millar, Program Specialist; (916) 808-5977 Department of Utilities
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Presenter: Fadi Geagea, Billing Services Manager, (916) 808-4928; Department of Utilities
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Table 1
3-Table 2
4-Resolution
5-Exhibit A
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: On an annual basis, in accordance with Section 13.12.100 of the City Code, the Department of Utilities brings forward customers' utility accounts with delinquent utility service charges and recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution placing a special assessment levy upon the properties for which services were provided. The special assessment levy secures the debt and collection of unpaid delinquent utility service fees and penalties.
Policy Considerations: Imposing a special assessment levy for delinquent utility service charges is in accordance with Sacramento City Code, Section 13.12.090. Property owners have received the required notice and opportunity to protest the charges. All protested charges were reviewed for accuracy and a decision was made to remove the charges or continue with the special assessment. A hearing with an independent Hearing Officer (see Tables 1 and 2) was available for property owners requesting a hearing in accordance with Sacramento City Code, Section 13.12.100, and this report of delinquent utility service charges includes any revisions made by the Hearing Officer. Three property...
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