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Department Approval Item Description: BACKGROUND �:i � � REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 06/08/15 Item No.: 8.i City Manager Approval Certify Unpaid Utility and Other Charges to the Property Tax Rolls As authorized by City Code, Sections 506, 801, 802, and 906, the City annually certifies to the County Auditor any unpaid false alarm, water, sewer, and other charges that are in excess of 90 days past due, for collection on the following year's property taxes. Affected property owners are provided a hearing to dispute any charges against their property. Beginning in 2010, the City Council began approving certifications for delinquent utilities on a quarterly basis. This ensures that any unpaid utilities are brought to the attention of new property owners in a more timely fashion. It will also allow the City to record a lien against the property in the event that a property goes into foreclosure and/or is being prepared for sale for other reasons. Attached is the current list of delinquent charges. Payments (along with accrued interest) received in the Finance Office prior to June 19th 2015 will be accepted and not levied on the 2016 property taxes. POLICY OBJECTIVE Certifying delinquent charges are required under City Code. FINANCIAL IMPACTS Not applicable. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staffrecommends approval of the attached resolution levying unpaid utility and other charges for collection on the property taxes. REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION Motion adopting the resolution approving the certification of unpaid utility and other charges to the County Auditor for collection on the property taxes. Prepared by: Jason Schirmacher, Assistant Finance Director Attachments: A: Resolution approving the certification of unpaid utility and other charges to Ramsey County B: List of Delinquent Accounts - also noted as Schedule A on the Resolution Page 1 of 3