HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Collection Procedures for Past Due Utility Accounts and Parking Fines RESOLUTION NO. 24-223
RESOLUTION APPROVING COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR PAST DUE
UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND PARKING FINES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, at the January 23, 2024 meeting, staff presented to the City Council a
resolution for the utilization of additional debt collection practices. Agreements with the Story
County Treasurer, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the Iowa Department of Revenue
were approved to facilitate the collection of unpaid parking tickets and utility bills; and,
WHEREAS, in response to the directive from the City Council, staff developed updated
collection procedures for managing delinquent receivables arising from past-due utility accounts
and parking fines. The objective is to institute transparent and equitable practices in pursuit of
past-due accounts; and,
WHEREAS,while some practices are already in place,the revised procedures will provide
additional communication regarding timelines and additional opportunities before utilizing the
state collection programs. These procedures provide additional opportunities for individuals and
the City to satisfy a debt that is reasonable for both parties while also aiding the City in the
collection of the substantial number of unpaid parking tickets, charges, fines, and fees that remain
outstanding after a significant period of time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the collection procedures for past due utility accounts and parking fines and authorize staff to
begin utilizing vehicle registration stops and the State's "Setoff Program" are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of April, 2024.