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City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2021 Page 8 of 13 Kim Crawford noted this ordinance would be the official action to place this item on the ballot in November and it sets forth the ballot title. Public Comments — None. MOTION: Councilmember Fahey moved to approve Ordinance No. 1810; Councilmember Brown seconded. Councilmember Lipton reiterated that, if approved, these funds can be used for items other than underpasses and he urged the Council to keep other options in mind that might be less expensive than underpasses and still be a great benefit to the community. Public Comments — None. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1812, SERIES 2021 — AN ORDINANCE REINSTATING PROVISIONS OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OF WATER CHARGES — 2ND READING, PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 7/18/21) Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item and asked if there were any disclosures; hearing none she opened the public hearing. Deputy City Manager Davis stated that during the COVID-19 pandemic the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 1792, Series 2020 which suspended water disconnections and other penalties for non-payment to the City's utility customers. The purpose of the ordinance was to provide relief to City water customers experiencing financial impacts as a result of COVID-19. These relief measures will remain in place for the duration of the City's declaration of a local disaster emergency, which is still in effect, or until modified or repealed by subsequent ordinance of the City Council. At the June 15 meeting, Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance reinstating the City's ordinances related to penalties and disconnections for non-payment of utility bills. In addition, Council requested the City continue to support the Utility Bill Assistance Program and provide outreach to any delinquent customers regarding the reinstatement of the City's standard non-payment penalty provisions. If approved, Ordinance 1812, Series 2021 would reinstate the City's penalties for non- payment of water bills. It would go into effect September 30, 2021 and the City would begin applying standard collection procedures. It authorizes and encourages City staff to enter into payment plans with water customers who have accumulated significant past-