HomeMy WebLinkAbout6768 ORDINANCE NO. 6768
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 13.24.060
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO
APPLICATIONS FOR REDUCED UTILITY RATES AND
SETTING FORTH AN AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION DATE OF
AUGUST 1, 2020
WHEREAS, Chapter 13.24 of the Auburn City Code allows qualifying residents to
apply for utility rate exemptions; and
WHEREAS, currently, applications for utility rate exemptions must be renewed or
applied for annually in the month of May; and
WHEREAS, due to the state of emergency occasioned by the COVID-19 virus, it
is appropriate to extend the deadline to renew or apply for reduced rates to July 31, 2020;
and
WHEREAS, due to the state of emergency occasioned by the COVID-19 virus and
the economic impact on Auburn residents, it is appropriate for the City to extend those
exemptions granted in 2019 through July 31, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.24.060 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
13.24.060
Annual Application required.
All exemptions from the minimum monthly charges for the specified utilities will be
required to be renewed or applied for annually between May 1 and July 31. Exemptions
for individuals with their own accounts will start with the next billing after July. Exemptions
for individuals without their own account will be in the form of a rebate for the previous 12
months or any eligible portion thereof for which the applicant can show proof of residency
in the household for which the exemption applies in the form of rent receipts, providing
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that the total annual rebate for a building does not exceed the total amount billed in the
previous 12-month period.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
Section 5. Expiration date. This ordinance shall be automatically repealed
without subsequent Council action on August 1, 2020.
INTRODUCED: APR 2 0 2020
PASSED: APR 2 0 2020
APPROVED: APR 2 0 2020
IC • ,:4KUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: 40 mr L ,uiVIvkt 6.tamt
Ordinance No. 6768
April 13, 2020
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