HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-282 COVID-19 Utility Relief DiscussionMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-282
Meeting Date October 8, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
COVID-19 Relief for Utility Customers – Discussion and Direction to Staff
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Originator
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$4,259 through September 30, 2020
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
General Fund – Mayor & Council - Utility Hardship Account
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On July 9, 2020 the Council extended COVID-19 relief for utility customers for an additional 90-day period which expires October 9, 2020.
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 September 30, 2020
Month
Service Charges
Late Penalty Charges
Shutoff Lists
Payment Arrangement
Accounts
Amount
Accounts
Amount
Accounts
Amount
April
34
$24.59
123
$ 528.45
25
0
May
57
$46.11
134
$ 641.82
53
0
June
63
$46.65
147
$ 762.14
57
0
July
78
$61.35
153
$ 718.58
69
0
August
71
$53.00
133
$ 643.68
70
0
September
57
$42.35
127
$ 690.47
62
0
Total Relief
$274.05
$3,985.14
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff to continue or discontinue COVID-19 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