$5.5 Million in Aged Receivables and Write-off Policy
Summary
The city is carrying about $5.5 million in utility and court receivables, much of it years old, that inflates the balance sheet. A new write-off policy sets timelines — 3 years for court accounts, 12–24 months for utilities — while keeping collection efforts alive.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Writing off the backlog would shrink reported receivables to reflect reality; collected amounts still return to city funds.
Residents get a more honest picture of the city's finances; staff time is focused on collectible accounts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
The city is carrying $4.6 million in old court fines (mostly state money) and $856,000 in utility balances over three years old that likely won't ever be collected. Writing them off cleans up the books but doesn't erase warrants or liens.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
The city is carrying about $5.5 million in utility and court receivables, much of it years old, that inflates the balance sheet. A new write-off policy sets timelines — 3 years for court accounts, 12–24 months for utilities — while keeping collection efforts alive.
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