DATE: June 2, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Report and Special Assessment List Associated with Delinquent Water and Sewer Bills, and Authorizing the Delinquent Charges to Become a Special Assessment Against the Properties If Not Paid by August 1, 2026
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts the attached resolution (Attachment II) confirming the report and assessment for delinquent water bills and sewer bills and authorizing the delinquent charges to become a special assessment against the properties if not paid by August 1, 2026.
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SUMMARY
In November 2012, Council approved collection of delinquent water and sewer service charges by way of special assessments on property tax rolls for property owners that receive only sewer service from the City and from owners of multi-family properties. Currently, there are 82 affected properties with a total of $223,306.35 in delinquent charges, which includes $215,473.60 in unpaid sewer and water charges, $4,100 in administrative fees to the City and $3,732.75 in administrative fees to Alameda County Assessor’s Office, as listed on Attachment III. It is anticipated that the final list of properties and amount of delinquent water and sewer charges will be reduced by the final due date of August 1, 2026. Recovery of these outstanding charges improves the fiscal health of the Water and Wastewater Operating Funds, which benefits all rate payers.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III 2026 Special Assessment List
Attachment IV Public Notice