Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/6/2020
Item Status: New
From: Terri Graham, Development and Environmental Director
Submitted by: Allison Owens, Chief Administrative Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
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Residential Garbage Collection Service Late Fees and Show Cause Process during Hurricane Sally Recovery
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions to allow Baldwin County Solid Waste staff to:
1) Reverse the Residential Garbage Collection late fees charged for September 2020 in the amount of $46,170.00 and;
2) Temporarily discontinue the charging of late fees/notices October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 at an approximate cost of $46,000.00 per month for a three (3) month total of $138,000.00 and;
3) Temporarily discontinue the monthly Show Cause process which includes scheduling and notification of Show Cause hearings and any associated court proceedings through December 31, 2020.
The Development and Environmental Director respectfully requests these exceptions to be made in order to help the Baldwin County citizens during their individual Hurricane Sally recovery efforts. Normal billing and Show Cause proceedings will resume January 1, 2021.
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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 $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
Total cost of recommendation: $184,170.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 511.45411
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
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
Additional instructions/notes: N/A