Using the right tool for the job

When it comes to dealing with delinquent utility accounts, Airway Heights staff is going to use one of the tools it already has.

At an August study session, staff proposed Ordinance 878, which amends the city’s municipal codes “Water System” and “Sanitary Sewer System,” and creates a new section “Utility Services.” The ordinance will allow only property owners to set up utility accounts. Currently both property owners and tenants can create accounts.

During the session, accounting-records clerk Addam Janke said staff proposed the change as a way to save the finance and public works departments...