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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-078 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-78 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES; SECTION 2.32 WATER UTILITY METER READING POLICY AND AMENDING THE FEES FOR DELINQUENT METER READINGS WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-46 on August 14, 2006, which established a City Council Code of Policies; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-172 on November 28, 2005, which established fees for delinquent meter readings; and WHEREAS, revisions to Section 2.32 Water Utility Meter Reading Policy and fees for delinquent meter readings were proposed by staff and recommended to the City Council for adoption; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed said revisions at a Work Session on April 9, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Section 2.32 of the City Council Code of Policies be and hereby is amended as follows: 2.32 Water Utility Meter Reading Policy Brooklyn Center Ordinance 4-105 requires that all water utility customers read their meters and provide those readings to the Utilities Division. Section 4-202 sates that water service may be discontinued to any property for disregard of duly established rules and regulations. The following is the policy regarding meter reading: 1. Residential Properties: A meter reading is due 18 days after the date of mailing meter reading cards. 2. Non-Residential Properties: Public Utilities Division employees read non- residential property meters each quarter. 3. If a meter reading is not provided and the meter reading must be estimated, then a delinquent meter reading penalty shall be assessed to the customer on the next utility bill. Meter reading penalties are established annually with the utilities rate schedules. 4. Residential Properties: If after four consecutive quarters the customer has not submitted a meter reading, the Public Utilities Division shall notify the customer that they have 14 days to schedule an appointment for meter reading. Such notice shall also inform the customer that they have a right to demand a pubW hearing c+ the nex+ regularly scheduled r^„fleil eeti g before a hearing officer designated by the Citv Manager to show cause as to RESOLUTION NO. 2007-78 why their water should not be shut off. The demand must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. If no written demand is received within that time period, then it is assumed the customer waives the right to a hearing. 5. Non-Residential Properties: If after two consecutive quarters the Public Utilities Division has not been able to read a meter, the customer shall be notified that they have 14 days to schedule an appointment for meter reading. Such notice shall also inform the customer that they have a right to demand a pub4e hearing before a hearing officer designated by the Citv Manager eke regularly sehed led Council meeting to show cause as to why their water should not be shut off. The demand must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days. If no written demand is received within that time period, then it is assumed the customer waives the right to a hearing. 6. The City Couneil may at an administrative hearing at a fegulafly seheduled meeting eensider the shut off of watef to a propefty and order- staff to tal sueh aetions as it deems are Following the show cause hearing. the hearing officer shall make findings and recommendation to the Citv Manager. whose determination shall be enforced. 7. If by the end of the 14-day period the customer refuses to schedule an appointment or if the Public Utilities Division is unable to otherwise gain access to the building or obtain a reading, and if the customer has not demanded a public hearing, then the water shall be turned off immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the following fees for delinquent meter readings shall be effective for all billings issued on or after July 1, 2007: Delinquent meter reading per account (per consecutive quarter - Non Refundable) $17 - First Quarter $27 - Second Quarter $37 - Third Quarter $50 - Fourth Quarter and Each Subsequent Quarter Mav 14.2007 ' Date Mayor ATTEST: ()aw -kmil~ City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dan Ryan and upon vote being taken thereon. the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Kay lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich; and the following voted against the same: Mary O'Connor; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.