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Council Member Komives
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Repealing current Toledo Municipal Code Section 155.02 and enacting new Toledo Municipal Code Sections 155.02.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 155 governs the Utility Appeals Board. It was established to provide consumers a fair and reasonable opportunity for resolution of billing disputes with the Department of Public Utilities. The Water Affordability and Consumer Protection Committee ("WACPC") was established pursuant to Resolution 561-19. The WACPC was tasked with several objectives relating to assuring equitable access to affordable drinking water for all people residing in Toledo. Affordability issues are often at the heart billing disputes. It is appropriate for the WACPC to be represented on the Utility Appeals Board.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo Municipal Code Section 155.02, which states as follows, is hereby repealed:
155.02 Membership.
A. The Utility Appeals Board shall consist of five (5) voting members and 2 Ex-officio members appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by City Council and shall serve without compensation.
i. One (1) legal advocate for citizens, defined as having a background in law and a minimum of one year experience in client advocacy
ii. Three (3) private citizens who are residents of the City of Toledo
iii. One (1) small business owner, defined as a sole proprietor owned business located within the City of Toledo limits who employs more than 5 and less than 75 full or part time employees.
iv. Two (2) employees of the City of Toledo or their designated proxy, one (1) representing Finance and Accounts, one (1) representing Customer Service who will serve Ex-officio with the exception of a tie vote scenario.
B. The terms of the first appointment of the legal advocate for citizens' member shall be one (1) year and thereafter each su...
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