Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/7/2020
Item Status: New
From: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director
Submitted by: Suzanne Doughty, Senior Accountant
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ITEM TITLE
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Residential Garbage Collection Service Late Fees and Delinquency/Show Cause Processing during COVID-19 Pandemic
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
FOR DISCUSSION ONLY - In an effort to help ease the financial burden for residential customers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19):
1) Discuss temporarily discontinuing the charging of late fees over the next 30-90 days; and
2) Discuss temporarily discontinuing the monthly Delinquency/Show Cause process which includes mailing of past due notices, scheduling and notification of Show Cause hearings and any associated court proceedings for the next 30-90 days.
We can reassess after each 30-day period, if preferred, based on the continued impact and evolving nature of the virus.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: BCC Policy #7.6 - Solid Waste Residential Garbage Service Rates and Account Late Fees allows for a $10.00 late fee to be assessed monthly to any outstanding balance carried by a residential account. This policy also allows waiving of late fees in certain circumstances by authorized staff.
BCC Resolution #2017-020 (Section 12 - Enforcement) authorizes and outlines the Show Cause process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
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