Consideration of Delegation of Authority for the Approval of Penalty Waivers for Delinquent Refuse Charges. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 10/19/09 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Delegation of Authority for the Approval of Penalty Waivers for Delinquent Refuse Charges Contact Person/Dept.: Jeff Muir CFO Phone Number: (310) 253 5865 Item Number: A 2 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes No X Public Hearing: Action Item: X Attachments: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (E Mail) Meetings and Agendas City Council (10/14/09); (E Mail) Fiscal & Budget Issues (10/14/09) Department Approval: Jeff Muir (10/08/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (10/14/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (10/09/09) City Manager Approval: Mark Scott (10/14/09) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council consider providing a designated level of authority to staff for waiving penalties from delinquent refuse charges. BACKGROUND: The Culver City Public Works Department provides refuse and recycling services to the residents and businesses of Culver City. The charges for residential refuse service for up to 3 units are assessed on the property tax bills annually. Funds are collected by the County and remitted to Culver City. All business industrial and residential accounts of 4 units and higher are considered commercial refuse accounts . The Accounts Receivable Division of the Finance Department is responsible for the monthly billing of all commercial refuse accounts as well as special collections. is currently approximately 1 600 but has typically been closer to 2 000. Sections 5.01.075 through 5.01.085 of the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) provide the general parameters for payment due dates and late payment penalties for commercial refuse accounts. Currently payments for the preceding month s services are due by the last day of the following month...
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