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Willard advisory committee backs draft of voluntary “Roundup” utility donation program
Summary
Staff presented a draft ordinance for a voluntary donation program that would let customers round up bills or make one-time gifts to help residents facing utility shutoffs. The advisory committee asked clarifying questions about shutoff timing, partner organizations and notification; staff plans to present the draft to the city board on Oct. 27.
Willard staff outlined a draft ordinance to create a voluntary "Roundup" donation program that would let utility customers add one-time or recurring donations to their bills to support residents in financial hardship. Staff said the program is intended to be fully self-funded by donations and would only issue assistance if funds are available.
The committee was told the program would let customers choose fixed recurring amounts or one-time donations and that participating would be optional. "It is intended to be a fully self contained program. So we've received donations,…
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