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M!gnlhly Utility Billing City Manager Lewis called on Project Coordinator Daryl Parrish who reported that the utilities billing system has been finalized and is the same as reported at the City Council Meeting of August 4, 1992. Those customers who can pay the utility bill in full are encouraged to do so. For monthly installment after receipt of billing, the interested customer will be allowed to pay one-half or more of their bill within thirty-five (35) days of the billing date before shut- off. Paymenj wgulj be expegled aftgr twgnly J2_QJ day$ Qf Jhe billingjatg. The customer would receive the bill for the second installment approximately twenty-five (25) days after the first billing. Mr. Parrish reported that at its meeting of August 10, 1992, the City of Colton Utilities Commission supported Staff's recommendation for the above option including upgrade of data processing system and addition of personnel in Finance Department and Electric Department. Motion by Councilmember Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Lofy, to approve the proposal for monthly utilities billing. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-100-92 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON AMENDING THE CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY AND RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS. Paramedic Pr_Qgrgm Fire Chief Hall reported that the study of the State's Government Code and Health and Safety Code is complete and city Counsel has found that the City of Colton can continue to provide emergency medical services. The City of Colton is accorded "grandfathered" status because it was in business in 1980, The City Attorney is compiling an agreement describing the emergency program which will be submitted by County Counsel to the Board of Supervisors for their action. If County Counsel does not move forward, the Fire Department, via the Fire Chief, will place itself on the Board of Supervisors' Agenda to voice the City's opinion and concerns. City Manager Lewis emphasized that by establishing its medical services program, City Council is initiating better medical services, better response and less cost to its citizens. Housing Pro --Qrpm City Manager Lewis stated he would report on behalf of Economic Development Director Zamora. The financial analysis is being prepared in order to obtain funding to purchase the property located on Rancho and Mill Streets and transform it into first time homebuyer housing property. P1 ? : u �3 fn� h