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City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2021 Page 10 of 13 Councilmember Leh stated we have obligations to make sure the utility pays for itself and we need to help people get whole on their water bills. We also need to be compassionate to those who need the help and get them connected with resources to help them. He suggested a new whereas clause: Whereas the City Council is mindful that some residents have had, have, or may have in the future financial challenges in paying their utility bills, the City Council expects City staff to work with those residents and notify them of community and government resources that may be able to assist them in meeting their obligations. Mayor Stolzmann also asked the Council to give direction to staff that the Finance Director may waive penalties as allowed by the Municipal Code if there are extenuating circumstances. MOTION: Councilmember Dickinson moved to approve the ordinance with the additional whereas clause proposed by Councilmember Leh and to give direction to staff that the Finance Director may waive penalties as appropriate as allowed by the Municipal Code; seconded by Councilmember Brown. Councilmember Leh offered a friendly amendment to add additional language to the clause to waive late fees and penalties and establishing payment plans. Councilmember Dickinson and Councilmember Brown agreed to the friendly amendment. Councilmember Leh confirmed the new language: Whereas the City Council is mindful that some residents have had, have, or may have in the future financial challenges in paying their utility bills, the City Council expects City staff to work with those residents to consider waiving late fees and penalties, establishing payment plans as appropriate, and notifying them of community and government resources that may be able to assist them in meeting their obligations. Public Comments — None. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1811, SERIES 2021 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONOCOPHILLIPS CAMPUS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (REDTAIL RIDGE MASTER PLAN) — 2ND READING, PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 7/18/21) Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item and asked for any disclosures; seeing none she opened the public hearing. She noted there were two addenda of public comments added to the public record for this item.