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Department: Finance
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Submitted by: Finance Department / Danielle BemisĀ 
Resolution 24-61
ITEM 6.I.
Council Action: 2/26/2024
Description

Resolution certifying the FY2024 Water, Sewer, and Refuse collection lien schedule for nonpayment to the County Treasurer to be assessed against the owner's property.

Background/Discussion

Per the Code of Iowa and City Ordinance, a resolution has been prepared authorizing the Pottawattamie County Treasurer to certify an amount of approximately $309,178.74 as liens against various properties serviced by the city refuse collection service, and amount of approximately $6,971.00 as liens against various properties serviced by the sewer system, and an amount of approximately $10,173.00 as liens against various properties serviced by the water system. All accounts to be liened are in excess of sixty days delinquent. Any payments made on a delinquent account prior to the time of delivery to the County Treasurer will be adjusted accordingly.  

The unpaid balances for refuse collection accounts are from July 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2023. Lien notices were mailed to accounts January 30, 2024.

The unpaid balances for sewer and water accounts are from April 1, 2023 thru September 30, 2023.

Recommendation

City Finance recommends the write-off of balances for unpaid water, sewer, and refuse collection on the appropriate accounts and send the list to be certified to the County Treasurer. 

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
LLA Outstanding BalancesOther2/16/2024
Resolution 24-61Resolution2/21/2024