10.3 Ordinance Amendment - Utility Disconnection Process

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G. If a customer's utility service is disconnected, service shall be restored when the customer pays the entire unpaid utility billings, plus a $50.00 disconnect/reconnect fee. H. If the customer's premises constitute a rental "single -metered residential building" within the meaning of Minn. Stat. §504B.215, additional notice shall be given to the residents of the pending disconnection by posting the building. The posting shall be placed in at least one conspicuous location in or on the building and provide tenants with, at a minimum, the following information: (1) the date the service will be disconnected (2) the telephone number to call at the utility to obtain additional information (3) a brief description of the tenants' rights pursuant to Minn. Stat. §504B.215 (a) a tenant has the right to continue or restore service; (b) a tenant has a continuing right to pay the current charges, which do not include late payment fees or reconnection fee incurred by the landlord, for the most recent billing period and retain service; (c) a tenant has the same amount of time provided by this Chapter within which to pay the charges; (d) a tenant is not subject to any deposit requirements; (e) a tenant may deduct documented payments from rent obligations; and (f) a tenant may consider seeking assistance from legal aid, a private attorney, or housing organization in exercising the rights of the tenant under Minnesota Law to maintain utility service. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect following its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, this 6 h day of March, 2023. ATTEST: Rich Spiczka, City Administrator Tyler Gardner, Mayor 3