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its adoption:
Member Charles Nichols introduced the following resolution and moved
RESOLUTION NO. Q6 212
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COLD WEATHER WATER SHUT OFF
MORATORIUM FOR RESIDENTIAL USERS
WHEREAS, electric and gas utilities are required by law to continue gas and
electric utility service during cold weather; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the City policy on water shut offs for
non payment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be reasonable and
proper to institute a moratorium on water service disconnections during cold weather months.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that no residential customer shall have his/her water service terminated for non-
payment between the months of November 1, 1996, and April 1, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report be prepared for City Council review in
May of 1997 on the operation and implications of this moratorium.
Otober 28, 1996
Date
ATTEST: i1MATEki512
City Clerk
D Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Debra Hilstrom, Kristen Mann, and Charles Nichols;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.