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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