HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 54-15RESOLUTION NO.54-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.103-95, AND ESTABLISHING A
UTILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, on August 28, 1995, the Morro Bay City Council adopted Resolution No. 103-
95, which established economic hardship criteria, and a program for water rate adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay City Council now wishes to rescind Resolution No. 103-95; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish the Utility Discount Program for eligible
customers, and the methodology for qualifying for the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay,
as follows:
1. Resolution No. 103-95, is hereby rescinded.
2. The Utility Discount Program is established, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution
(the "Program").
3. The funding for the Program will come from the prior fiscal year's actual water and sewer
penalties, non -sufficient funds charges, reconnection fees, as well as annual voluntary
donations to the Program.
4. The determinant for qualification for the Program will be then current participation in the
PG&E Customer Care program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 14`t' day of July, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Irons, Headding, Johnson, Smukler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Makowetski
J L. IRONS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ANA SWANSON, City Clerk
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PURPOSE
CITY OF MORRO BAY
UTILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM
To assist eligible customers with the increased costs of City Utility Bills (water and
sewer), a Utility Discount Program is established.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
An eligible customer is one who is currently enrolled in the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) Customer Care program. Annual verification of enrollment in PG&E's
program is required.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1. Enrollment:
a. Beginning July 1, 2015, customers may enroll in the Utility Discount Program.
b. For the initial year of the Program, open enrollment will be held from July 1
through September 30, 2015. Thereafter, open enrollment will occur from July 1
to July 31 of every year the program is offered.
2. Eligibility:
a. Customers establish eligibility by completing an application for the Utility
Discount Program during open enrollment, and presenting a copy of their PG&E
bills, indicating participation in the PG&E Customer Care Program.
b. Every July, existing customers must re -apply and present current PG&E bills,
indicating participation in the PG&E Customer Care Program.
c. Newly eligible residents (just moved to Morro Bay), and/or existing residents,
newly qualifying for the PG&E Customer Care Program (outside of the open
enrollment period), will not receive the discount until the following program year.
3. Program Funding and Awards:
a. Funding for the program will come from the following prior year actual revenue
sources:
i. Penalties;
ii. Charges for non -sufficient funds check fees;
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iii. Application fees; and
iv. Tax-deductible donations.
b. Since the annual discount calculation per customer is based on the prior year's
actual receipts and a fixed number of applicants, continuous entry into the
program is not possible.
c. Eligible customers will be provided with a monthly billing adjustment, based on
the amount of money available divided by the number of participants. For
example:
$75,000 available funding divided by 1,000 participants = $75 per
year, or $6.25 per month
4. Donating to the Utility Discount Program Fund:
a. Customers will be provided with the opportunity to donate money to the Program
Fund through their Utility bills by checking the box located at the bottom of their
bill.
b. Tax-deductible donations of cash or checks may be given to the Utility Clerk;
donors are encouraged to consult with their CPAs to verify tax-deductible status
of the donation.
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