2020-94
2020-94
Resolution Auhtorizing Waiver Of Penalty For Late Water And Sewer Payments Due To Covid-19
Emergency
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 13, 2020.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-94
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Councilwoman
Bettina.
WHEREAS, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to health and welfare of the residents
and visitors of the State of New York, County of Dutchess and Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, the Governor issued an Executive Order and declaring a State of
Emergency for the entire State of New York which has been extended; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic upheaval which has made it difficult for
residents and businesses in the Town of Wappinger to pay its financial obligations including water and sewer
bills; and
WHEREAS, §236-3 of the Town of Wappinger Code assesses a late penalty of 10% on all water and
sewer charges that have been in arrears for more than 30 days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby suspends the late penalty
assessment imposed by §236-3 during the pending Statewide State of Emergency for the COVID-19 outbreak
and for a period of 30 days thereafter; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a notice of this relief shall be provided to customers in the next water and sewer bills
that are printed and shall also be posted on the Town’s website and social media sites and posted on the sign
board maintained by the Town Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/13/2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK