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Resident describes hardship as council certifies delinquent utility bills to county
Summary
During a public hearing the council certified delinquent utility accounts at 5% interest; one resident described household financial strain and the city explained assessments are placed on property tax rolls when bills remain unpaid.
At a public hearing on Oct. 14 the Mound City Council certified delinquent municipal utility bills for collection and answered questions from a resident who said he could not afford his past-due amount.
What the council did: The council held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 25-81 to assess unpaid utility charges to property tax rolls at 5% interest (levy 26077). The council voted to approve the resolution after hearing from a resident who said he owed $2,113.65 and described added household costs from buying bottled water.
Resident testimony: David Gilbertson of 3053 Bryant Lane described family circumstances,…
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