ORDINANCE NO. 250991
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Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Kevin O’Neill and Wes Rogers
Directing the City Manager to suspend the termination of water and/or sewer service for non-payment until January 12, 2026; and directing the City Manager to suspend the imposition of late payment penalties
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WHEREAS, the federal government shutdown resulted in federal employee furloughs and disruption of SNAP benefits, creating an economic burden on many Kansas Citians; and
WHEREAS, the suspension of water or sewer service terminations and late payment penalties will alleviate some of the challenges residents are experiencing because of the shutdown; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby directed to suspend the termination of water and/or sewer service to any residential property for non-payment of any bill or fees since October 1, 2025, otherwise authorized by Section 78-15 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, until January 12, 2026.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to suspend the imposition of the late payment penalty for amounts remaining unpaid after the delinquent date for water and/or sewer services and the stormwater fee as required by Section 78-14 of the City’s Code of Ordinances for residential bills since October 1, 2025 until January 12, 2026.
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Approved as to form:
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Nicole Rowlette
Senior Associate City Attorney