AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the Citizens Utility Advisory Board recommendations on utility fees and penalties, and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: August 5, 2025
Department: Utilities Director - Tyler J. Hjorth
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Background Information:
Council requested Staff to analyze the Miscellaneous Service Charges covered by Chapter 86, Sections 86.198. Staff presented the analysis of cost of service to the Citizens Utility Advisory Board (CUAB) in June and July 2025. Additionally, during the Budget Workshop on June 26, 2025, Council requested CUAB to also review the penalty service charge which is currently set in Section 86.200 at ten percent. CUAB reviewed information on July 9 and July 30 and made a recommendation for Council to consider that is presented herein.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Staff supports the CUAB recommendation to Council on Miscellaneous and Penalty Service Charges.