HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 06-029 Utility Hardship policyMcCALL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
Number
Meeting Date February 9, 2006
AB 06-29
216 East Park Street
McCall, ID 83638
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Utility Hardship Payment Policy
Approvals: Department/
Committee/Individual
Initials
Remarks
(Originator/
support)
Mayor /Council
City Manager
originator
Community Development
Treasurer
Clerk
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Operations
Parks & Recreation
COST IMPACT:
Airport
FUNDING SOURCE:
Library
City Attorney
TIMELINE:
Grant Coordinator
Other:
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On January 26, the Council discussed several amendments to the policy for review and approval
of utility hardship payments. The attached documents reflect the amendments discussed.
Also attached is a warrant register authorizing approval of the February hardship payments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the proposed hardship policy and approve the February hardship payments.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Meeting Date
ACTION
January 26, 2006
Discussed amendments to proposed policy, tabled until February 9
February 9, 2006
Approved policy as amended; approved Feb. hardship payments
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
Number
Meeting Date January 26, 2006
AB 06-29
216 East Park Street
McCall, ID 83638
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Utility Hardship Payment Policy
Approvals: Department/
Committee/Individual
Initials
Remarks
(Originator/
support)
Mayor / Council
City Manager
originator
Community Development
Treasurer
Clerk
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Operations
Parks & Recreation
COST IMPACT:
Airport
FUNDING SOURCE:
Library
City Attorney
TIMELINE:
Grant Coordinator
Other:
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Since 1993, McCall City Code has allowed the City Council to "...provide relief to a water and/or
a sewer user..." in unusual or extraordinary circumstances "...for good cause shown...and in
order to avoid undue hardship..." The process is not detailed in the Code, but an applicant must
submit to the Treasurer "...in sufficient detail the facts and circumstances alleged to support the
particular relief or waiver sought." The Treasurer is then required to review the application and
submit it, along with a recommendation, to the Council. MCC 6-4-250 is attached.
On January 14, 1999 the Council approved a process to handle utility hardship requests. It is
unclear from the record how requests were handled prior to 1999. In late 2004, the Council
discussed the issue informally. On January 27, 2005 the Council revisited the policy for review
and approval of hardship payments. The Council voted to endorse the previously approved
policy. A portion of the minutes of the January 14, 1999 and January 27, 2005 meetings, as well
as the agenda bill for the January 27, 2005 meeting, are attached. The policy in effect since 1999
is attached.
Staff has reviewed both the City Code and the current policy, considered the concerns expressed
by Council members, and considered the need for a consistent and objective policy. Attached are
a new application form and a revised policy for the Council's consideration. The revised
application form and policy take into account not just the applicant's income, but also assets
which they may own, other than the primary dwelling. The revised policy also requires Council
approval of the annual renewal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the proposed hardship policy.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Meeting Date ACTION
January 26, 2006 Discussed amendments to proposed policy, tabled until February 9