HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolutions 1611 RESOLUTION NO. 161
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY STAYING ENFORCEMENT OF DEFAULT
UTILITY BILLS
RECITALS:
A. Multiple cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been detected in
the state of Oregon, with at least two identified cases in Jackson County.
B. The Governor of the State of Oregon has declared a state of
emergency relating to COVID-19 in the State of Oregon.
C. The foregoing circumstances have resulted in closed schools and
businesses.
D. CPMC 13.04.120 authorizes the City to discontinue any City
provided water service in the event of unpaid charges for water service or other
charges or assessments that the CPMC authorizes collection for discontinuation
of water service.
E. The City desires to alleviate the hardship or suffering caused by
this state of emergency, particularly for families hardest hit by reduced
employment by temporarily staying enforcement of unpaid utility bills through
water service curtailment and late fees.
The City of Central Point resolves as follows:
Section 1. For a period of 60 days following the date of this Resolution, the
City shall not discontinue water service under any of the circumstances
described in CPMC 13.04.120(A).
Section 2. For a period of 60 days following the date of this Resolution, the
City shall not impose a fee for providing turn-off notices and for discontinuance of
service under any of the circumstances described in CPMC 13.04.120(A).
Passed by the Council a signed by me in authentication of its passage
this /6 qday of /71a./'C , 2020.
Mayor Hank Williams
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