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Elyria to implement 5% delinquency fee Nov. 1; one-time penalties for repeat delinquencies outlined
Summary
Council heard staff explain that a 5% delinquency fee will take effect Nov. 1 and that repeat late payers may face a $250 penalty after three late payments in a 12‑month rolling period; staff said automation and bill notices will be updated.
City staff told Elyria City Council Monday that changes to utility billing, including a 5% delinquency fee, will go into effect Nov. 1 and that the city has plans to notify customers about rate changes.
Safety Service Director Pajanowski told council the delinquency fee was incorporated into recently updated rates and will be enforced starting Nov. 1. “Part of what was approved previously…is that there's a 5% delinquency fee,…
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