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Atkins council approves utility deposit ordinance to reduce exposure to unpaid accounts
Summary
The Atkins City Council approved Ordinance 237 (second reading) establishing a $150 utility deposit (about one month of service) intended to protect the city from unpaid utility debt and landlord/account-holder complications; the vote was unanimous (4-0).
At its Nov. 25 meeting, the Atkins City Council approved Ordinance No. 237 on its second reading to require a $150 deposit for certain city utility accounts.
Scott, presenting the ordinance, said the deposit is designed to protect the city when customers fall into arrears or when renter/landlord situations prevent the city from placing a lien on property. He said the suggested deposit approximates one month's utility cost and is intended to reduce the city's exposure to bad debt.
Councilor David Fiser moved to approve the ordinance; BJ Bell seconded. The roll-call vote was recorded as Bob Stolen: yes; David Fiser: yes; BJ Bell: yes; Trevor Derski: yes. The motion carried and the city will proceed under the new deposit requirement as set out in Ordinance 237.
