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New resident says he paid fine after administrative hearing over water-meter tampering
Summary
At the April 28 meeting, new resident Jose Limon Jr. said he paid a $100 fine after an administrative finding of water-meter tampering and asked about appealing; city staff said they would ensure he receives the order and that the code allows a seven-calendar-day appeal from date of service.
Jose Limon Jr., who said he became a Guadalupe resident on Feb. 15, told the City Council on April 28 that an administrative hearing found him liable for tampering with a water meter. He said the $100 fine was paid the previous day at the police department and that he had submitted an appeal at the hearing.
"I'm the one that did that," Limon said, acknowledging the violation and the procedural misstep of not completing the water-service paperwork before turning off service. He added he paid the fine and wanted council to know he had already started the appeal process.
The city clarified next steps: staff and the city attorney said they would make sure Limon receives a copy of the administrative order. The city attorney explained the municipal code provides a seven-calendar-day window to file an appeal from the date of service of the order.
The mayor and staff encouraged Limon to pursue the established appeal process and said staff would follow up to ensure he received the written order and understood his options.
What’s next: City staff committed to deliver the order to Limon and said he would have seven calendar days after service to pursue an appeal under city code.
