Resolution 2023-031 RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS EX-OFFICIO THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT, TO
REMOVE UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES FROM
ACTIVE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, FINDING THAT DILIGENT
EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RECAPTURE THE FUNDS AND THE
ACCOUNTS ARE NOT COLLECTABLE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-252, the Board of County Commissioners
has established a procedure to remove past due accounts from active accounts receivable by
Resolution where diligent efforts at collection have proved unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS, this adjustment is proper and in the best interest of the county because the
accounts were deemed uncollectible after multiple attempts; and
WHEREAS, the Financial Operations Division has identified delinquent accounts within
Fund 408 (Water/Sewer) comprising a total amount of$5,328.83, which are uncollectable
because of expiration of the statute of limitations, and determination of abandoned accounts for
miscellaneous billing.
WHEREAS, the Utility Billing Customer Service staff have made diligent efforts to
collect these past due amounts, including two automated phone calls and two emails or text
messages, based on customer elected preference. After this a certified mail notice is sent to the
customer when the account is 30 days past due then again at 60 days past due. The customer
account balances below write-offs, there was an implied lien placed against the property which
transfers if the ownership changes. If the miscellaneous billings are not paid at this point, the
account for water sewer damages are turned over to the county contracted debt collection
services with RTR Financial Services.
WHEREAS,the County has diligently attempted, without success, to collect on these
past-due accounts totaling $5,328.83.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board finds that Collier County has made diligent efforts to collect the total debt
amount by researching the balances and reviewing any applicable records for further
information:
Collier County Water-Sewer District Operating Fund (408) $5,328.83
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2. Despite diligent efforts, it is not able to collect the debts but is able to determine that
these accounts are uncollectable.
3. The Board finds that the total amount of$5,328.83 may be removed from active
accounts receivable in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and
pursuant to law.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2023, after motion, second and
majority vote.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
CRYSTAL K.KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS EX-OFFICIO
-To• �,, �� THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT
By: � �� !� By:
a ut Clerk Rick LoCastro,as t0. ainAln p y Chair
sign atutd/dry `''',
Approv d s to m and legality:
Jeffrey A. Kla kow, County Attorney
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