Northfield City Council Waives Late Fees On Utility Bills

Press release from the City of Northfield:

May 8, 2020

At their May 5, 2020 meeting, the Northfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution to temporarily waive late fees on utility bills. The waiver will provide financial relief to Northfield residents and businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We know that many businesses and individuals are being substantially impacted financially by the important community mitigation strategies of COVID-19 and that a suspension of fees may be helpful as they navigate these challenges,” said Brenda Angelstad, City of Northfield’s finance director.

The 1.5 % monthly late fees will not be charged on April to July bills sent to residents and May to August bills sent to businesses.

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