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City Council Proposal to Write Off Unpaid Debts

Original title: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Annual General Billing Bad Debt Write-Offs and Approving the Write-Off of Uncollectable General Billing Accounts for the Period of 2019 through March 31, 2026, in an Amount Not to Exceed $313,976.48 (IS - FIN)

July 1, 2026

finance city budget debt management accounting

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formally removes $313,976.48 in uncollected revenue from the city's active financial records, acknowledging that these specific debts are unlikely to be recovered.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

City taxpayers

The write-off reflects a reduction in expected city revenue, which is accounted for in the city's financial reporting.

City Manager

The City Manager is granted the specific legal authority to execute the write-off process.

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 uncollectable debts from general city billing accounts. This action covers unpaid accounts accumulated between 2019 and March 31, 2026, totaling up to $313,976.48.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the write-off of uncollectable general billing accounts.
The total amount of debt to be written off shall not exceed $313,976.48.
The debts covered by this resolution span the period from 2019 through March 31, 2026.
The City Manager is granted the authority to execute these write-offs.
The resolution is filed under number 26-264.
The resolution was introduced on May 14, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'write off' a debt?

Writing off a debt means the city is removing the amount from its active accounts receivable, acknowledging that the money is considered uncollectable.

Does this mean the city is forgiving these debts?

The resolution authorizes the accounting action of removing these debts from the city's books, which is a standard procedure for accounts that have been deemed uncollectable over a long period.

Why It Matters

This resolution formally removes $313,976.48 in uncollected revenue from the city's active financial records, acknowledging that these specific debts are unlikely to be recovered.

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Extended Debt Collection Period

The resolution covers a seven-year period (2019-2026), suggesting a long-term accumulation of uncollectable accounts.

Connected Entities

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

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

Sources

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