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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF UTILITY SYSTEM
DELINQUENCY PENALTIES ASSESSED DURING Q4 2025 AND Q12026 TO ENSURE
EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota("City")recognizes that access to water,
sewer, and surface water(collectively"Utility System") is essential to the health, safety, and well-
being of all members of the community; and
WHEREAS, recent discussions regarding federal immigration enforcement activity and
community stability have highlighted the unique financial and administrative barriers faced by
certain vulnerable populations within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to establish and impose charges for the use,
availability, and connection to the Utility System("Utility Charges") as well as assess penalties if
payment is received after the delinquency date ("Delinquency Penalties") as set forth in Chapter
10 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the timely payment of Utility Charges may be impacted by periods of
heightened federal immigration enforcement activity or policy transitions during the fourth quarter
of 2025 ("Q4 2025") and the first quarter of 2026 ("Q1 2026"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to mitigate the fear of displacement and financial
hardship caused by Delinquency Penalties assessed during Q4 2025 and Q1 2026; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public health and safety to ensure that no
resident who is a customer of the Utility System is denied essential services due to an inability to
pay accumulated Delinquency Penalties during this period; and
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA:
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1. The City Administrator and Finance Director are hereby authorized to waive
Delinquency Penalties assessed during the following:
a. Q1 2026 30-day delinquency penalty
b. Q4 2025 90-day delinquency penalty
c. Q1 2026 90-day delinquency penalty
2. The City Administrator is authorized to establish necessary administrative procedures
to implement this resolution effectively and ensure residents are aware of the available
relief.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS
13TA DAY OF APRIL,2026.
ATTEST: DAVID GRANT,MA OR
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JU E HANSON, CITY CLERK
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