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A. If an individual or family is eligible for the program under section 3.04.060 of this chapter, the eligible individual or family may, subject to availability and appropriation of funds, be provided City funds to be applied to the outstanding City utility bills of the individual or family based on the amount of the authorized State HEAT grant as follows:
HEAT Grant Amount Approved For Individual Or Family At Time Of Application | Maximum Amount Of Funds Available Per Fiscal Year From The City To An Eligible Individual Or Family To Be Applied To Outstanding City Utility Bills |
HEAT Grant Amount Approved For Individual Or Family At Time Of Application | Maximum Amount Of Funds Available Per Fiscal Year From The City To An Eligible Individual Or Family To Be Applied To Outstanding City Utility Bills |
$350.00 - $400.00 | $50.00 |
$300.00 - $349.00 | 45.00 |
$250.00 - $299.00 | 40.00 |
$200.00 - $249.00 | 35.00 |
$150.00 - $199.00 | 30.00 |
$100.00 - $149.00 | 25.00 |
$50.00 - $99.00 | 20.00 |
$0.00 - $49.00 | 15.00 |
B. The funds provided to an eligible individual or family as determined in subsection A of this section shall be directly applied to outstanding City utility bills of the eligible individual or family in the following descending order: power, water, sewer, garbage, stormwater. The funds provided under the program shall be applied toward the outstanding City utility bills of the eligible individual or family until the maximum amount provided in subsection A of this section is expended or the outstanding City utility bills of the eligible individual or family are paid in full.
C. No funds shall be provided to an eligible individual or family that exceeds the outstanding City utility bills of the eligible individual or family. As an eligible individual or family incurs more City utility charges during a fiscal year, City funds may be applied to future City utility bills in the manner described in this section, provided that the total City funds applied to the City utility bills of the eligible individual or family in the fiscal year shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed in subsection A of this section. (Ord. 17-17)
The funds for this program shall be disbursed from the City's General Fund. The availability of funds for the program shall be subject to annual appropriation by the Murray City Municipal Council. Funds disbursed under the program shall be in addition to funds provided by HEAT or similar programs. (Ord. 17-17)
A. The City is authorized to work with and receive payments from any governmental or nonprofit agency providing utility payment assistance for low-income households.
B. The Mayor is approved and authorized to enter into any agreements with governmental or nonprofit agencies providing utility payment assistance to low-income households that the Mayor determines is in the best interest of the City.
C. The Director of Finance and Administration is authorized to waive utility account security deposits for low-income households pursuant to any agreement entered into in accordance with section B above, or during the period of time a governmental or nonprofit agency assists such low-income household with the payment for utility services. (Ord. 21-26)
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
GRANTEE: A person who receives an abatement under this chapter.
HOUSEHOLD: The grantee, the grantee's spouse and any child of the grantee over age eighteen (18) years living in the assessed property.
HOUSEHOLD ASSETS: Stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, savings accounts or other similar liquid assets which can easily be converted to cash, owned by the grantee, the grantee's spouse and any child of the grantee over the age of eighteen (18) years residing in the assessed property.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME: The aggregate gross income of the grantee, the grantee's spouse, if any, and any child of the grantee over age eighteen (18) years living on the premises during the twelve (12) months prior to the date the assessment payment is due, and is calculated as follows:
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this definition, one hundred percent (100%) of all private or government pensions, unemployment benefits, VA benefits, military retirement pensions, other general assistance and all other sources of income, regardless of source;
B. Fifty percent (50%) of the income which is derived from:
1. Old age survivors and disability payments under social security, and
2. Railroad retirement and survivors benefits. (Ord. 17-17)
A. Provisions: To be eligible for income assistance for improvement district assessments, a grantee must:
1. Be a resident of Murray City;
2. Own or be in the process of purchasing the assessed property;
3. Reside in the assessed property; and
4. Meet the household income and asset test in subsections B and C of this section or as otherwise provided in section 3.04.120 of this chapter.
B. Household Income Test: A grantee is not eligible for a full abatement if the household income exceeds the Federal low income limits established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, as adjusted.
The grantee may qualify for a partial abatement under section 3.04.120 of this chapter.
C. Household Asset Test: An applicant is not eligible for a full abatement if the household assets exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00). The grantee may qualify for a partial abatement under section 3.04.120 of this chapter.
D. Income And Asset Verification: An applicant shall provide written evidence to the satisfaction of the City to verify household income and assets to enable the City to determine the applicant's eligibility.
E. Application Date: A person seeking an abatement shall submit an application to the City no later than one month after the date the assessment is due. Late applications may be accepted by the City for good cause shown, as determined by the Mayor or designee. Eligibility for an abatement is determined as of the date the assessment payment is due.
F. Yearly Application: An application is required for each year in which an assessment payment installment is due. Qualification for assistance in any given year applies only to the installment due that year.
G. Abatement For Previous Installment: A grantee may apply for and receive an abatement for a previous installment which is past due if the grantee would otherwise qualify under a timely application for the benefit period under consideration.
H. Application Only To Unpaid Improvements: This chapter applies only to unpaid improvement district assessments, and regardless of whether a person may have otherwise qualified as a grantee at the time a payment to the City was previously made. Nothing herein shall require the City to rebate or pay back previous payments. (Ord. 17-17)
A. An applicant meeting all eligibility requirements and the household income and asset tests is entitled to a one hundred percent (100%) abatement of the annual assessment payment then due.
B. An applicant who exceeds the household income and asset test in section 3.04.110 of this chapter, but who is otherwise eligible for an abatement may nonetheless remain eligible for a reduced abatement as follows:
1. The abatement is reduced by twenty percent (20%) for each two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) of household income in excess of the household income test;
2. The abatement is reduced by twenty percent (20%) for each two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) in excess of the twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) household asset test;
3. The grantee is obligated to pay the unabated portion of the assessment in the same manner and payment scheduled as is required of noneligible owners of property in the same improvement district. (Ord. 17-17)
Any person who intentionally provides false asset or income information to the City shall be disqualified from consideration for assistance under this chapter and may be subject to criminal prosecution as provided by law. (Ord. 17-17)
This chapter shall apply to special improvement districts assessed by the Murray City Municipal Council, and to amounts billed for curb and gutter replacement pursuant to section 12.12.070 of this Code. (Ord. 17-17)
The Finance and Administration Department shall each fiscal year designate and set aside funds in the General Fund budget for Municipal grants in an amount as follows:
A. The funds for the total number of grants each fiscal year shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of one percent (1%) of the projected General Fund revenue for that year; and
B. The amount of this grant shall appear as a line item in the nondepartmental budget.
C. The Council, in adopting the general budget, shall determine the amount to be set aside for grants for the fiscal year beginning July 1. (Ord. 19-05: Ord. 17-17)
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