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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.F.
For Meeting of: May 12, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable accounts
receivables
SUBMITTED BY: Craig Warner, Director of Finance & Budget
*Anabel Chavez, Utility Customer Services Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Attached is a resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable accounts. A total of 142
invoices representing 142 accounts totaling $64,033.43 has been identified for write-off, since the last
write-off was done in April of 2025.
Delinquent accounts are recommended for write-off for various reasons, including: The Statue of
Limitations (six (6) years or older) has been met; Bankruptcy (discharge of debt); Death of debtor; and
Accounts have been sent to a collection agency and returned as uncollectable. The large majority of the
write-offs meet the 6-year statute of limitations which relate to the billings done in 2019. Accounts
meeting the above listed criteria are included on the proposed.
With approval of this resolution by Council, the accounts will be removed for the City's accounts
receivable records.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
2026 Central Accounts Receivable Writeoff Resolution.docx
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-
A RESOLUTION Authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable central accounts
receivables for the City of Yakima.
WHEREAS, Utility Services Division of the City of Yakima manages the billing process for
the City's central account receivables, and
WHEREAS, the past dues accounts have been deemed eligible for write off due to: (1)
age of the account has reached the 6-year statute of limitations; (2) account has been returned
from collection or otherwise been deemed uncollectible and
WHEREAS, accounts receivable has a detailed listing of 142 uncollectable delinquent
account totaling $64,033.43 to be discharged by City Council action, now, therefore.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The delinquent 142 accounts for accounts miscellaneous receivable billings totaling
$64,033.43 are hereby recognized by the City Council as uncollectable and the Director of
Finance & Budget or his /her designee is hereby authorized to write off these debts accordingly.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this_day of , 2026.
Matt Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
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