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Council extends suspension of utility late fees through March; late fees to resume with April billing
Summary
The City of Perry council voted to continue suspending utility late fees for two more months and to resume applying late fees starting with the April billing cycle, giving customers additional time to catch up.
The City of Perry City Council on Jan. 28 voted to extend the temporary suspension of utility late fees for two more billing cycles and to resume applying late fees starting with the April billing.
Staff told the council that the suspension—originally put in place months earlier—did not have a defined end date and that the next utility billing would be generated in February. Council members discussed timelines and agreed to give customers additional time before reinstating late fees. One council member proposed a two-month extension; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call vote.
A council member summarized the action: "Let's give them 2 more months. With the April bill, it would start back late fees." The council recorded aye votes for members present; staff said they would implement the reinstatement on the April billing as directed.
Ending: Staff will resume assessing late fees beginning with the April bill and will notify customers as appropriate.
