File #: 22-0827    Version: 1
Type: Department Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/26/2022 In control: Utilities Services
On agenda: 10/4/2022 Final action: 10/4/2022
Title: Utility Accounts Receivable Bad Debt Follow-Up and Potential Foreclosure Activity
Indexes: Accounts Receivable, Bad Debt, Foreclosures, Update
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Notice of Future Potential Connection Charges

Title

Utility Accounts Receivable Bad Debt Follow-Up and Potential Foreclosure Activity

Recommended Action

Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners:  • Authorize staff to classify as bad debt expense the $632,604.80 in penalties and interest that was waived; • Authorize the Director of Management and Budget to process a budget amendment from the Utilities operating fund balance (cash) to cover the $632,604.80 expense; • Authorize staff to work with the County Attorney’s office to process any potential foreclosures; and, • Authorize staff to seek outside counsel, if needed, in assisting with these foreclosures