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Chapter 90 Utility Code Amendments and Billing Changes
Summary
Proposed changes to city utility rules would lower late fee penalties, shorten the delinquency window to 30 days to reduce bad debt, and adjust payment center hours.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Aims to reduce the city's $1.5 million in outstanding bad debt and curb overtime expenses at the payment center.
✅Who benefits
Utility customers experiencing financial hardship who benefit from capped late fees, and the utility fund overall.
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