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Council reviews proposed changes to utility discount code and BMAC screening contract
Summary
Staff proposed aligning College Place’s utility discount program with neighboring Walla Walla’s income-based approach and discussed a separate contract change with Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) to handle income screening; council raised cost concerns and asked staff to consider a limited-duration contract to gather local demand data.
City staff presented draft changes to the municipal utility discount code and a proposed contract to use Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) for income screening under a broader eligibility threshold.
What staff proposed - Utility discount code: staff proposed moving from a senior/disabled-limited discount (125% of federal poverty guidelines) to a broader income-based discount aligned with neighboring Walla Walla’s 150% threshold, but recommended keeping College Place’s eligibility at 125% to avoid removing currently enrolled recipients. - BMAC contract: the current BMAC arrangement charges the city roughly $30 per completed application; BMAC…
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