(a) Powers and Duties. The Accounts Receivable & Billing Division shall perform the following functions:
(1) Oversee and administer the billing of customers of the City's utility systems (water, sewer, stormwater, trash collection), in accordance with the City's Utilities and Public Services Code, other applicable sections of the Xenia City Code, and the policies and procedures of the Finance Department;
(2) Collect all moneys due and payable to the City for the use of the City's utility systems and account for all moneys collected through utility billing;
(3) Maintain utility customer accounts and deposits in accordance with the City's Utilities and Public Services Code and the policies and procedures of the Finance Department;
(4) Process utility customer disputes regarding billing;
(5) Oversee and administer the billing of user fees for services provided by the Fire & EMS Division in accordance with XCC Section 242.09 and the policies and procedures of the Finance Department;
(6) Oversee the collection of unpaid parking tickets in accordance with the City's Traffic Code;
(7) Oversee and administer the collection of any amount due to the City for services provided by the City pursuant to contract;
(8) Keep adequate records and accounts of all moneys due and payable to the City and all payment received;
(9) Pursue the collection of any unpaid amount due to the City through court action or a collection agency; and
(10) Make reports to the Finance Director regarding moneys collected.
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Accounts Receivable & Billing Division may also perform any other functions consistent with billing and collection as may be necessary or as the Xenia City Code, state law, or other ordinances or resolutions of the Council may designate.
(Ord. 2022-35. Adopted 09/22/22)