Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: To implement a short term Amnesty Program to reduce interest rates charged on delinquent property taxes and water and sewer charges. Purpose: Implement Amnesty Program on delinquent property taxes and water and sewer charges. Program Period: August 10, 2016 through September 12, 2016 Additional Information: Current Rate Proposed Rate 8% on first $1,500.00 delinquency 0% on first $1,500.00 delinquency 18% on remaining balance 0% on remaining balance