Title
Vote on a request to approve Tax Department - Utility Bill Debt Write-off
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve debt write-off for delinquent utility bills.
Introduction & Background: Periodically utility accounts are reviewed to determine their collectability. If these accounts are deemed to be uncollectable, they are presented to the Commissioners for debt write-off.
Discussion & Analysis: Attached is a list of accounts that have had no activity since 2004. Every attempt has been made to collect these past due amounts including notices, telephone calls, and submittal to NC debt set-off. Any activity in the customer’s account after the write-off shall reactivate the debt and no new service will be provided until the balance is paid in full.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: The write off will reduce current water revenue by $58,903.72.
Recommendation: Approve debt write-off for the utility bills for the Tax Department.