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Council approves ordinance to place unpaid utility charges as property liens; debate over fairness to small account holders
Summary
An ordinance imposing real‑estate liens under KSA 12‑8‑0‑8 for unpaid utility services was approved after staff reported 94 properties totaling just over $86,000 remain on the list; council members and public commenters raised equity concerns about waiving liabilities for larger developers.
The governing body adopted an ordinance authorizing the placement of real-estate liens under KSA 12‑8‑0‑8 on properties with unpaid utility charges. Nicole Malat, the deputy utilities director, told council the revised ordinance list contained 94 properties with a combined balance just over $86,000 and that staff would continue to…
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