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City Proposal to Write Off $3 Million in Unpaid Utility Bills

Original title: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Write-off of Uncollectible Utility Billing Accounts for the Period of 2020 through March 31, 2026, and Approve a Total Write-off Amount Not to Exceed $3,007,846.11 (IS - FIN)

July 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formally removes over $3 million in debt from the city's active financial records, which impacts the city's reported utility revenue and accounting for the 2020–2026 period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Utility Department

The department's financial records will be adjusted to reflect the removal of $3 million in uncollectible debt.

City Taxpayers

The write-off represents a reduction in the city's expected utility revenue for the specified period.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the City Manager to write off utility billing accounts accumulated between 2020 and March 31, 2026. The total amount proposed for is capped at $3,007,846.11.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the write-off of uncollectible utility accounts.
The period covered by the write-off is from 2020 through March 31, 2026.
The total write-off amount is capped at $3,007,846.11.
The City Manager is the official designated to execute the write-off process.
The resolution is filed under number 26-263.
The resolution was introduced on May 14, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'write off' a utility bill?

Writing off a bill means the city is removing the debt from its active accounting records because it has been determined that the money is .

Does this mean residents no longer owe these utility bills?

The document authorizes the city to stop pursuing these specific accounts in its financial reporting, but it does not explicitly state the status of individual resident liability.

Why It Matters

This resolution formally removes over $3 million in debt from the city's active financial records, which impacts the city's reported utility revenue and accounting for the 2020–2026 period.

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Multi-year Debt Cleanup

The resolution covers a six-year period (2020-2026), suggesting a comprehensive effort to clear legacy debt accumulated during and after the pandemic.

City Council

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body considering the resolution.”Map →

personCity Manager“The official authorized to execute the write-off.”Map →

Sources

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