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Raeford council adopts COVID-19 utility payment plan, adds hazard-pay policy and creates CARES fund

Raeford City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Raeford City Council adopted Ordinance 2020-01 implementing a COVID-19 utility payment arrangement that pauses disconnections and offers extended repayment for residential water and sewer accounts. The council also approved a hazard-pay policy and authorized a special revenue fund for CARES Act reimbursements.

The Raeford City Council on Aug. 6 adopted Ordinance No. 2020-01, establishing a COVID-19 Payment Arrangement Plan to comply with North Carolina Executive Orders 124 and 142 and to give residential water and sewer customers a chance to repay balances incurred between March 31 and July 29, 2020 while maintaining service.

Under the ordinance, the city will suspend residential disconnections and late penalties for the period covered by the governor’s orders and offer reasonable…

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