AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2025-06, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 86, Utilities, Article 5, Fees, Charges and Billing Procedures, Division 1, of the San Marcos City Code to allow for the placement of a municipal utility lien on certain properties, other than homestead property, for which the owners have not paid utility bills and related city assessments; providing for the repeal of conflicting provisions; providing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 4, 2025
Department: Finance
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Prior Council Action: February 18, 2025 - at the City Council Work Session, Council expressed interest in hearing more about a utility lien program. March 4, 2025 - First Reading, Council voted unanimously on approval of amending Chapter 86, Utilities, Article 5, Fees, Changes and Billing Procedures, Division 1, San Marcos City Code.
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Background Information:
Other cities in Texas have adopted ordinances that allow the city to place a lien on certain properties for unpaid utility bills and related charges.
The filing of a lien on property is a last resort option to increase collection of utility bills and charges. Among...
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