R82-20 05-24-82 RESOLUTION NO. R82-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, DETERMINING CHARGES FOR RECON-
NECTION AFTER DISCONNECTION OF UTILITY SERVICE
FOR NONPAYMENT OF BILL, AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER
30, ARTICLE II, SECTION 30-42 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 30, Article Il, Section 30-42 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Pearland, Texas, provides that the fee for
the reconnection of utility service that has been disconnected for non-
payment of bill, shall be determined by the City Council from time to
time and the same shall be on file in the office of the City Secretary;
and
WHEREAS, it has been heretofore determined by the City Council
that present economic factors dictate a need for an increase in charges
in the present reconnection fee for utility service disconnected for non-
payment of utility service furnished by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the increase in
charges for reconnection would be, in all respects, in the best interest
of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
I.
That in the event that utility service is disconnected for non-
payment of the bill the consumer thereof shall have the right to have the
same reconnected only upon the payment of the amount due, and in addition
thereto, a reconnection fee of $15.00 shall be charged.
II.
That this Resolution shall be effective on and after July 1,
1982.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ~'/~ / day o_~f ~~
A. D., 1982. /I
Mayor, City of Pearland, Texas
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City t~ey ~