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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/2014 05A 2nd Quarter 2014 Accounts Receivable Status ReportBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 5.A. For Meeting of: August 19, 2014 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: 2nd Quarter 2014 Accounts Receivable Status Report Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance and Budget This report lists all accounts receivable balances handled through Central Billing, including Recurring Receivable and Installment Accounts. The report has the following components: Staff Report Exhibit I -- Accounts Receivable Summary (Includes total amounts billed and collected during the quarter.) Exhibit 11 -- Gambling Tax Delinquency Detail Exhibit III --Local Improvement District (LID) Receivables The outstanding balance of recurring receivables billed through Central Billing as of June 30, 2014 is $527,075 which includes $497,534 for General Receivables and $29,541 for Gambling Taxes. The outstanding balance for Installment Accounts that have been billed as of June 30, 2014 is $80,047 for LID Assessments. Resolution: Other (Specify): Report Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Amount: Ordinance: Item Budgeted: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No Mail to: Public Trust and Accountability Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: Accept Report City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Description 2nd Quarter 2014 Accounts Receivable Report Upload Date :014 Type Cover Memo City of Yakima FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT August 19, 2014 SUBJECT: Accounts Receivable Status Report 2nd Quarter 2014 SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department CONTACT PERSON: Cindy Epperson, Director of Finance and Budget The Accounts Receivable Status Report reports the status of Central Billing Accounts Receivables and Installment Accounts as of June 30, 2014. CENTRAL BILLING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Exhibit I is a summary by category (type) of the accounts billed through Central Receivables as of June 30, 2014. For each category the report displays the frequency of billing, the number of customers, the balance at the beginning of the reporting period, the quarterly billings and payments, the ending balance, and the aged receivable balance. Each category billed has different collection requirements. For example, unpaid Sewer contracts become a lien against the real property. For categories such as traffic, miscellaneous, and parks the City uses a collection agency. This report provides information on accounts that have a large balance due; are past due by at least 120 days; have been placed with the collection agency; are being pursued through legal proceedings; or have been determined to be uncollectable. The City's collection agency classifies an account as uncollectable when the account is beyond the statute of limitations for collection; the agency cannot locate the party; or the customer has been declared bankrupt. At year end, uncollectable accounts are recommended to the City Council for write-off. Once an item has been billed it takes Council action to remove it from the City's records. (Exception: write-offs of Municipal Court delinquencies are authorized by the Municipal Court Judges.) Page 1 of 5 RECURRING RECEIVABLES Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District-Annually/Quarterly (DYBID) - This assessment began in September 2008 and was renewed in 2012. It replaced the Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA). There are two types of billings, quarterly to all property/ business owners and annual billings to all individual businesses located in this area. Annual Charges - The $11,691 in the collection column is for 68 accounts. Quarterly Charges - The $10,331 in the collection column is for 29 accounts. Quarterly Charges - The $3,194 in the legal column is for 1 past due account that was working with the city directly to get the account up to date. Nine (9) accounts had made payment arrangements and are paid, while one account is still in the legal process. Fire Alarm Monitor (FAM) - There are two accounts in collection totaling $64. Front Street Business Improvement Assessment (FSBI) - A total of eight accounts are in collection, totaling $1,680. Fruitvale Canal Billing - There is a separate irrigation fee for customers connected directly to the Fruitvale Canal. 50 accounts are billed annually. The $250 in the collection column is for four accounts. Miscellaneous Billing - Recurring billings in this category include some transit bus passes, refuse charges and retiree premiums for health benefits, along with other truly miscellaneous one-time charges. The $8,290 in the collection column is for 54 accounts; 51 for refuse bin charges, one for a bin enclosure lease, one for parking permits and one for lost video equipment. Intergovernmental - This category includes billings to other governmental agencies, including state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, and local police and fire departments. Traffic Engineering / Engineering Billing - This account is generally for sidewalk safety repairs, and currently has nothing in collection. Parking and Business Improvement Assessment (PBIA)IParkingAssessments - The $73 in the collection column is for three accounts which are being handled by a collection agency. This PBIA expired in April 2008 and has been replaced by the Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District. Parks and Recreation Field Rental Billing - The $4,764 in the collection column is for four accounts. Police Inmate Medical Reimbursement - In May 1999, the City started billing former inmates for medical costs incurred while they were in custody. At the Municipal Court study session in January, 2001, Council determined that billing these accounts was not cost effective and directed Finance to stop billing them. The $266 in collection is for the remaining two accounts. Page 2 of 5 Airport The past due accounts are being reviewed for appropriate action. The Legal department is following up on one account in the amount of $2,615 which is a delinquent lease. Water/Wastewater Invoices and Connections - The $9,434 in collection is for 15 Water/Sewer invoices/contracts and fire hydrant meter charges, damages to Water/Sewer equipment, and utility back billings. Note that the negative in the "Over 120 days" is mainly due to a prepayment from the City of Union Gap of $32,194. GAMBLING This quarter the City received $236,450 in gambling tax revenue which is 26.0% of the 2014 budget of $881,500. Gambling Tax Delinquencies - Exhibit II details the status of delinquent gambling tax accounts. Three delinquent accounts, totaling $16,197, have been sent to collection. One account with previous payment arrangements and in arrears $2,736 is currently making payments. The final account has made payment arrangements starting in May and is currently caught up. We have informed the Gambling Commission of the status of these accounts and keep them informed of any changes in their status. When a judgment is granted the Gambling Commission can revoke the company's license. INSTALLMENT ACCOUNTS Local Improvement District (LID) -Exhibit IV summarizes the status of outstanding LID receivables. The delinquent amounts are unpaid installments for prior years plus fines and interest. As of the end of the quarter, the delinquent principal balance is $39,449. When interest and penalties of $40,598 are added, the total amount past due is $80,047. Page 3 of 5 Recurring Receivables Approximate Billings M Q A ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE as of June 30, 2014 CENTRAL BILLING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Quarterly Activity Status EXHIBIT I Beginning New Ending Current to Over Over Balance Billed Payments Balance 90 Days 90 Days 120 Days Collection Legal Downtown Yak Bus Impr Dist Annual (DYBIDA) Quarterly (DYBID) Fire Alarm Monitor (FAM) Front Street Business Impr (FSBI) Fruitvale Canal Billing (FC) Miscellaneous Intergovernmental Traffic Eng./ Engineering Parking & Bus Impr Assess (PBIA) Parks & Recreation (WEED) Police Inmate Medical Reimb Airport Water/WW Invoice & Connections City of Yakima Terrace Heights/Union Gap Sub -total Receivables Gambling Tax Total Installment Receivables - 275 250 20 50 100 - - 600 25 25 2 1 20 - 350 75 - 2 4 4 1 20,108 $0 $1,642 $18,466 ($100) $0 $6,875 $11,691 $0 17,422 30,902 29,871 18,453 3,374 (966) 2,521 10,331 3,194 64 0 0 64 0 0 0 64 0 2,413 934 550 2,797 484 0 634 1,680 0 250 3,535 2,250 1,535 1,285 0 0 250 0 22,293 96,503 53,334 65,462 54,393 (642) 3,420 8,290 0 285,080 832,590 941,306 176,364 102,916 41,891 31,557 0 0 720 150 50 820 150 0 670 0 0 73 0 0 73 0 0 0 73 0 9,137 16,567 15,552 10,152 1,780 0 3,608 4,764 0 266 0 (0) 266 0 0 0 266 0 22,971 169,836 170,249 22,558 11,871 2,302 5,770 0 2,615 32,945 485,680 338,100 180,525 195,801 (25) (24,685) 9,434 0 44,214 316,806 361,019 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,151 300 353 - 20 - 1,151 320 353 457,954 1,953,502 1,913,922 497,534 372,054 42,561 30,370 46,841 5,808 31,512 236,450 236,450 29,541 0 0 13,344 16,197 0 $489,466 $2,189,952 $2,150,372 $527,075 $372,054 $42,561 $43,714 $63,037 $5,808 LID Assessments Approximate Billings M Q A 175 INSTALLMENT ACCOUNTS Original Beginning Quarterly Activity Ending Principal Prinicpal Total Principal Balance Balance Principal Interest Payments Balance Delinquent Interest & Total Principal Penalties Past Due 1,773,787 416,789 n/a n/a 25,557 391,232 Page 4 of 5 39,449 40,598 80,047 EXHIBIT II City of Yakima SUMMARY OF GAMBLING TAX DELINQUENCY (as of June 30, 2014) (A) Account(s) Sent to Collection: 410 Restaurant (1st 2nd & 3rd Qtr 03) Michael's Tavern (2nd, 3rd & 4th Qtr 08) Minda Lanes (3rd & 4th Qtr 2009/1st - 4th Qtr 10) Total (Including penalties) $3,837 8,082 4,277 16,197 (B) Delinquent Account(s) Notified by Letter: Brews &Cues (1st -4th Qtr10) 2,736 (C) Account(s) With Payment Arrangements: Michael's Tavern (1st -4th Qtr 13) 10,608 Total $29,541 LID ASSESSMENT RECEIVABLES (as of June 30, 2014) # of LID # - Description Accts Quarterly Principal Activity Delinquent Beginning Ending Interest & Total Balance Payments Balance Principal Penalties Past Due EXHIBIT III 1049 - N 1st Ave Paving Project 21 1052 - Willow Area Watermain 2 1056 - S. 7th, 8th , & 9th Avenue Sewer 20 1057 - N. 84th Avenue & Hawthorne Drive Sewer 9 1058 - N. 95th Avenue, 94th Place, W. Yakima Avenue Sewer 17 1060 - N. 85th Avenue & Kail Drive Sewer 10 1061 - Simpson Lane Sewer 54 $13,569 $0 $13,569 $0 $0 $0 571 72 499 571 666 1,237 20,595 966 19,630 1,862 977 2,839 29,417 4,840 24,577 12,407 16,863 29,270 23,995 5,546 18,449 5,477 7,286 12,763 90,897 9,950 80,947 2,592 1,904 4,496 214,424 4,183 210,241 16,539 12,903 29,442 Total 133 $393,467 $25,557 $367,910 $39,449 $40,598 $80,047 Page 5 of 5