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Commissioners approve mailing to recover $103,000 shortfall for 2022–23 solid-waste assessments
Summary
The Broadwater County Commission approved a letter, to be signed by commissioners, asking property owners to pay outstanding solid-waste assessments that leave an estimated $103,000 shortfall for the 2022–23 period.
The Broadwater County Commission voted unanimously to send collection letters as part of an effort to recover about $103,000 in outstanding solid-waste assessments for the 2022–23 fiscal period.
Public Works Director TJ Gravely told commissioners the solid waste enterprise fund has a shortfall and staff drafted a letter asking property owners who received access to county solid-waste services but did not pay corresponding assessments to settle past amounts. “With us being an enterprise fund, every dollar counts,” Gravely said.
Gravely and commissioners said recent enforcement and outreach captured roughly $82,000 that had not been previously collected. The remaining unpaid amounts are concentrated among property owners with multiple assessments, including some owners whose primary residence assessments were paid but rental or other assessed properties remained unpaid. Gravely and other commissioners said the county typically works with residents on payment plans when needed; county staff reported payment plans have been honored by those who enrolled.
Commissioners discussed changing a deadline in the draft letter to Dec. 31 and agreed to the later date. Commissioners said the letter will be signed by the commission to emphasize partnership with the Solid Waste Department and will be mailed as soon as feasible.
A motion to approve the collection-letter mailing was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; commissioners recorded the motion as passed.
