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Newton council approves write-off of uncollectible accounts after split roll-call
Summary
Council approved writing off selected uncollectible utility and miscellaneous accounts (criteria: statute of limitations, bankruptcy, deceased debtors, small amounts), approving the accounting write-offs while noting legal obligations remain; the roll-call showed four in favor and two opposed.
The Newton City Council approved a resolution June 16 to write off selected uncollectible utility and miscellaneous billing accounts from the city’s financial records while noting the underlying legal obligation to repay remains.
City Manager Todd Clark told the council staff had identified accounts meeting one or more criteria for write-off: debts exceeding…
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