The city is proposing to change when utility services are reconnected after a customer pays a past-due bill. Instead of same-day reconnections if paid by 3 p.m., it would move to the next business day to save on operational costs.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Expected to reduce operational costs and fuel consumption by minimizing same-day return trips for reconnections.
The city, through reduced operational costs and more efficient scheduling of meter technician routes.
Residents who might face a longer wait for essential services to be restored, particularly if disconnected late in the week.
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The city is proposing to change when utility services are reconnected after a customer pays a past-due bill. Instead of same-day reconnections if paid by 3 p.m., it would move to the next business day to save on operational costs.