City of San Luis waiving water late fees and shutoffs
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)-The City of San Luis is waiving water fees and shutoffs due to the coronavirus.
On Wednesday, the City of San Luis Mayor and City Council suspended late penalty charges on water utility accounts as well as shutoff fees for non-payment due to the declared COVID-19 State of Emergency.
The proclamation will be placed until the COVID-19 is terminated or September 1, 2020, whichever occurs first. This is the first time ever that the City of San Luis has to take such measures to alleviate the hardships that its residents are going through during this unprecedented pandemic.
“We understand that COVID-19 has put a strain on households,” stated Mayor Gerardo Sanchez, “We want to assure our community that we will continue to provide services through this pandemic,” he added.
“This proposal was made by San Luis residents,” stated City Administrator Tadeo A. De La Hoya. “Staff studied the matter and presented a positive proposition that was approved by Mayor and City Council,” he added.
