HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-21 Establishing the Utility Assistance Program and Repealing Resolution 1992-22RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION 1992-22.
RECITALS:
A. The City of Ashland operates water, electric, and sewer utilities to provide all
residential and commercial customers within the City of Ashland.
B. The City of Ashland has historically offered a utility discount on services to qualified
applicants based on income and senior citizen status via three programs, the Ashland
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ALIEAP), the Senior/Disabled Utilities
Discount, and the Emergency HEAT Assistance Program.
C. The City wishes to simplify the application process with an income qualifier and
proxy, as outlined below.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Resolution 1992-22 is repealed and replaced with the following utility assistance
criteria.
SECTION 2. An applicant shall be automatically qualified and approved for utility assistance if
the applicant provides a current -year, authorized letter or card with the applicant's name from
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or OHP (Oregon Health Plan).
SECTION 3. An applicant shall also be considered qualified and approved if the applicant
submits evidence of income, such as a filed tax return, demonstrating income is at or below
200% Federal Poverty Level.
SECTION 4. Qualifying applicants will receive a 30% assistance benefit on their water, electric,
and sewer bills — either combined or on a single service, as applicable. The total annual
assistance provided shall not exceed $400 per residence.
SECTION 5. The City's ability to operate and fund the utility assistance program is subject to
the availability of allocated budget funds.
SECTION 6. This resolution is effective July 1, 2025.
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This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of
2025 and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this _ day of ,> ( AQ j Q ,, , 2025.
Tonya Graham, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
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Ca'rm--'et Zahran, A s-tant City Attorney
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