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Prepared by: Eric Goers, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240. (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 08-197
RESOLUTION WAIVING ALL CITY-OWNED UTILITY CHARGES FOR CONSUMPTION IN
JUNE AND JULY, 2008, FOR ALL PROPERTIES (RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OR
INDUSTRIAL) WHICH HAVE SUFFERED INTERIOR STRUCTURE PENETRATION BY
FLOOD WATER AS A RESULT OF THE 2008 FLOODING.
WHEREAS, a number of residential, commercial, and industrial properties have suffered interior
flood damage of occupied structures as a result of penetration by flood water in the flooding of
June and July, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage thorough cleanup and recovery of said properties,
including whatever water, sewer, and refuse service is needed, to re-establish good health and
hygiene in the flood-affected areas; and
WHEREAS, the financial loss to most of said owners is substantial; and
WHEREAS, to provide some relief to persons affected by the flood, City-owned utility charges for
consumption in June and July, 2008 should be waived for all properties which have suffered
interior flood damage of occupied structures; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Iowa City to waive said utility charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
The City Water and Revenue Divisions are hereby authorized to waive all City-owned
utility charges for consumption in the months of June and July, 2008 for properties
(residential, commercial, or industrial) that have suffered interior flood damage of occupied
structures.
2. The Water Division shall determine what properties qualify for said waiver under this
Resolution.
Passed and approved this 10th day of
Appr ed by 7/ /
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 08-197
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It was moved by Champion and seconded by Correia the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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x
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Bailey
Champion
Correia
Hayek
O'Donnell
x Wilburn
Wright
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