HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-044 Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable delinquent utility accounts receivable funds RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-044
A RESOLUTION authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable delinquent utility accounts
receivable funds for the City of Yakima.
WHEREAS, the Utility Services Division of the City of Yakima manages the billing process
for the City's Water, Irrigation, Wastewater, and Refuse utilities, and;
WHEREAS, in accordance with best business practice, past due accounts are sent to a
collection agency for follow up, and the agency reports back uncollectable accounts that are past
the Statute of Limitations; discharged in a bankruptcy; discharged by death of the debtor; or
otherwise uncollectable; and
WHEREAS, the Utility Services Division has a detailed listing of 818 uncollectable
delinquent accounts totaling $277,865.44 to various utility funds of the City to be discharged by
City Council action, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The delinquent accounts in the following amounts as summarized by utility totaling
$277,865.44 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.
Water Irrigation Waste Water Refuse Fees
$60,472.05 $13,015.80 $138,119.96 $66,057.63 $200
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of March, 2024.
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Patricia Byers, Mayor
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.F.
For Meeting of: March 19, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable
delinquent utility accounts receivable funds
SUBMITTED BY: *Rosylen Oglesby, Interim Director of Finance and Budget
Anabel Chavez, Utility Services Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Attached is a resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable accounts receivable
owed to the City's Water, Irrigation, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Storm water Divisions. A total
of 818 accounts totaling $277,865.44 have been identified for write-off, since the last write-off
was done in February of 2023.
Delinquent accounts are recommended for write-off for various reasons, including:
1) The Statue of Limitations (six(6)years or older) has been met;
2) Bankruptcy(discharge of debt);
3) Death of debtor; and
4) 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 2017. The $277,865.44 represents less than 1% (.78%)of the dollars billed that year.
The utility divisions currently reserve 1% of their monthly billing for bad debt. Since this is within
the amount reserved, the fund balances will not be decreased by this write-off. The resolution
(attached) identifies the dollar amount by each utility division to be discharged.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
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