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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Environmental Management DATE: 01/28/14 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: BJ Leithead Todd PHONE: 961-8083 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> To amend HCC Chapter 21, Section 21-32. Billing of charges; payment; late penalty, by adding: <br /> (f) The Department of Water Supply is authorized to terminate water services for non-payment of the sewer <br /> services charges levied pursuant to this chapter when so directed by the Director after due notice and <br /> opportunity for a hearing as provided by Chapter 91, HRS before the Environmental Management <br /> Commission and the resolution of any appeal therefrom. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) requests that the Hawai'i County Code be amended <br /> to give the Department of Water Supply (DWS) authorization to terminate water services for non-payment of <br /> sewer fees. Collection of past due sewer fees has been a long standing challenge for the DEM due to the <br /> inability to discontinue services for non-payment. Discontinuing water service is the only safe way to <br /> discontinue sewer service as plugging sewer lines would create health and safety concerns. The ability to <br /> discontinue services will provide the DEM the necessary leverage to improve collections and to prevent <br /> additional delinquencies. <br /> SIGNED: DATE: 01/28/14 <br /> Department Head <br />