HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-014 COVID-19 Utility Relief Discussion
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-014
Meeting Date January 14, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
Originator
SUBJECT:
Department Approvals Initials or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
COVID-19 Relief for Utility Customers –
City Manager
Discussion and Direction to Staff
Clerk
Treasurer Originator
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
Parks and Recreation
COST IMPACT: $4,259 through December 31, 2020
Airport
FUNDING General Fund – Mayor & Council - Utility
Library
SOURCE: Hardship Account
Information Systems
TIMELINE:
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On October 8, 2020 the Council extended COVID-19 relief for utility customers for an additional 90-day
period which expires January 9, 2021.
Suspend billing and/or waive late penalty and delinquent account service charges
Suspend shutting off delinquent accounts for non-payment
Encourage Utility rate payers to pay what they can – will help keep accrued balance manageable
Enter into payment arrangements to customers that request and/or need assistance
The following table demonstrates the impact to the Water Fund of COVID-19 relief as of December 31,
2020.
Late Penalty Shutoff Payment
Month Service Charges Charges Lists Arrangement
Amount Amount Amount
Accounts Accounts Accounts
Apr – Jun 154 $ 117.35 404 $1,932.41 135 0
Jul – Sep 206 $ 156.73 413 $2,052.43 201 0
FY20 Total $ 274.08 $3,985.14 0
Oct 46 $ 43.48 133 $ 900.14 41 0
Nov 50 $ 39.15 141 $ 930.10 52 0
Dec 68 $ 65.92 173 $ 690.47 62 0
FY21 YTD
Total $ 148.55 $2,936.86
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff to continue or discontinue COVID-19 relief for the utility rate payer
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION
July 9, 2020 The Council extended COVID-19 Utility Relief for an additional 90-days to October 9, 2020
October 8, 2020 The Council extended COVID-19 Utility Relief for an additional 90-days to January 9. 2021