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Resident asks Corydon council to waive utility late fees; council to review ordinance
Summary
During open forum, Lisa Harlan asked the council to waive late fees on a utility bill for her daughter, who lost work during the federal government shutdown; councilors said they would review the city's penalty/late‑fee ordinance to allow waivers in certain circumstances.
At the Nov. 12 meeting Lisa Harlan spoke on behalf of her daughter, Mackenzie Holt, requesting that late fees be waived on a utility bill because Holt lost employment during the federal government shutdown. Councilors indicated they did not see an issue with waiving the late fees in that circumstance.
The council directed staff to review the current municipal ordinance regarding penalties and late fees to allow for waivers under certain extenuating circumstances. No formal vote to change the ordinance was taken; the direction was for staff to examine the ordinance and return with options.
