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| title_3:3.24_delinquent_charges [2013/06/27 17:36] – Res 725 dustin | title_3:3.24_delinquent_charges [2019/12/16 20:00] (current) – Res 758 dustin |
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| The following process shall be followed for certification of charges on delinquent accounts. | The following process shall be followed for certification of charges on delinquent accounts. |
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| * A. __When Delinquencies Certified__. Following adoption of this resolution and thereafter on or about January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning with the calendar year 2013, or at such other time as it deems appropriate, the District will certify by filing a lien with the Whatcom County Auditor any delinquencies in residential or commercial water and/or sewer accounts where either: | * A. __When Delinquencies Certified__. On or about January 1 and July 1 of each year, or at such other time as it deems appropriate, the District will certify by filing a lien with the Whatcom County Auditor any delinquencies in residential or commercial water and/or sewer accounts where either: |
| * 1. No payment has been received on the account for twelve (12) months or more; or | - No payment has been received on the account for twelve (12) months or more, or |
| * 2. No payment has been received for six (6) months and the balance due is more than four hundred and 00/100ths dollars ($400.00). | - No payment has been received for six (6) months and the balance due is more than four hundred and 00/100th dollars ($400.00), or |
| | - The outstanding account balance exceeds five hundred and 00/100th dollars ($500) for six (6) consecutive months, or |
| | - The Board determines the nature of the delinquency is such that filing is appropriate. |
| * B. __Who Certifies__. The District Treasurer shall certify such delinquencies. | * B. __Who Certifies__. The District Treasurer shall certify such delinquencies. |
| * C. __Additional Penalties and Interest__. Upon determination that a delinquency qualifies for certification, as outlined in subsection A hereof, Lien Fee and Removal charges as specified in [[title_13:13.01_fee_schedule|13.01.010]], shall be added to the delinquent amount. | * C. __Additional Penalties and Interest__. Upon determination that a delinquency qualifies for certification, as outlined in subsection A hereof, Lien Fee and Removal charges as specified in [[title_13:13.01_fee_schedule|13.01.010]], shall be added to the delinquent amount. |
| * D. __Lien__. The delinquencies and the charges levied pursuant to this Resolution shall be a lien against the property upon which the service was received, subject only to the lien for general taxes, as set forth in RCW 57.08.081. | * D. __Lien__. The delinquencies and the charges levied pursuant to this Resolution shall be a lien against the property upon which the service was received, subject only to the lien for general taxes, as set forth in RCW 57.08.081. |
| (Res. No. {{:725.pdf|725}}, § 1, 6-26-2013) | (Res. {{:758.pdf|758}}, § 1, 2019: Res. No. {{:725.pdf|725}}, § 1, 6-26-2013) |
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