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AGENDA ITEM Item No.: 11 Date: October 23, 2023 Item Description: Certification of Delinquent Utilities — Resolution 7416 Presenter: Ron Olson Agenda Public Hearing Finance Director Section: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this agenda item is to gain council approval to certify delinquent utility bills to Hennepin County for collection with the payable 2024 property taxes. 2. Background. Each year the city certifies to the county, all unpaid annual service charges for the septic program, the recycling program, and all delinquent sewer and water accounts of $50.00 or more, to be collected with the following year's taxes. In addition to the outstanding amounts delinquent, eight percent (8%) interest is added to all accounts and an administrative fee of $25.00 is added to all accounts. At this time, the total to be assessed is $94,156.88 between 129 properties. This amount will be decreased by any payments received up to the final payment date of November 27, 2023. A copy of the assessment roll is attached for your review. State statutes require the City hold a public hearing regarding the assessment of these fees prior to certifying the assessment roll to the County. Notices of the public hearing have been sent to all delinquent properties. The hearing is an opportunity for property owners to ask questions and provide comments regarding the proposed assessment. 3. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the resolution to certify delinquent water, sewer, recycling, septic and storm water charges to Hennepin County. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Adoption of the attached resolution providing for the certification of delinquent 2023 water and sewer utility service charges, recycling program fees, on -site sewage treatment program, storm water charges, and general service charges to Hennepin County for collection with the 2024 property taxes. Exhibits A. Resolution B. Assessment Roll Prepared By: J-1 je Reviewed By: RIC Approved By: 7E