File #: 7005    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinances Status: Passed
File created: 11/25/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/3/2024 Final action: 12/3/2024
Title: Consider An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Carrollton, Texas, Amending Title V Public Works, Chapter 52 Of Carrollton's Code Of Ordinances By Adopting Revisions to Section 52.054 Disconnection For Late Payment.
Attachments: 1. ORDINANCE 52 CHANGES 2024 2, 2. 52.054 revisions redlined

CC MEETING: Dec 6, 2024

 

DATE: November 19, 2024

 

TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager

 

FROM: Diana Vaughn, Chief Financial Officer

                     Chrystal Davis, Assistant City Manager

 

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Consider An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Carrollton, Texas, Amending Title V Public Works, Chapter 52 Of Carrollton’s Code Of Ordinances By Adopting Revisions to Section 52.054 Disconnection For Late Payment.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The suggested changes to Chapter 52 of the City of Carrollton’s Code of Ordinances are for the purpose of clarifying the language, providing a provision for customers to request billing adjustments, allowing for a wider scope of bill adjustments to be made for those seeking financial relief from late fees and those following the City’s leak adjustment process.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

These changes will help optimize processes for both citizens and staff, and bolster City Council’s goal to provide more economical services.

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:

Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the code of ordinances as stated above for the purpose of clarifying the language, allowing for a wider scope of bill adjustments to be made for those seeking financial relief from late fees and those following the City’s leak adjustment process.