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2.7 Assessment Procedure 2.7.1 By August 1 st of each year,Hauler must submit all unpaid RDU balances greater than one hundred dollars($100)to the City,along with documentation of proof of Hauler's efforts to collect,including copies of the original invoice,and the 30-day and 60-day notices of nonpayment.Hauler must not engage outside parties to collect unpaid balances and, once submitted to the City, must stop collection efforts. City staff will verify the accuracy of the unpaid balance and send the unpaid balances list to the City's Finance Department for processing.If any RDU makes payment on a delinquent account after August 1st and before the City sends assessment letters in September, Hauler must notify the City of the amounts paid. 2.7.2 The City's Finance Department will prepare an assessment roll for the delinquent amounts and will schedule a public hearing with the City Council in September of each year for adoption of the assessment roll. 2.7.3 After the public hearing,any payments received by Hauler on delinquent accounts must be submitted to the City. 2.7.4 The City's Finance Department will accept payments on delinquent accounts up until November 15th of each year.After such acceptance,the City will certify all remaining delinquent charges to Ramsey County for assessment and collection along with property taxes.The City will reimburse Hauler for the total of delinquent amounts to be assessed following certification of such amounts to the County. 2.7.5 The City reserves the right to change its assessment procedure described in this Section, provided that such change does not impact the amount or timing of any Hauler payment.The City will communicate any changes in its assessment procedure to Hauler in advance of the changes. 2.8 Public Education Services Hauler will collaborate with the City on communication,education,and outreach to RDUs to facilitate a smooth transition to organized collection.General public education responsibilities will be shared between the City and Hauler as specified below. 2.8.1 The City will provide the following public education services: a. Educate RDUs on the general rules and requirements for disposal,including winter weather protocol and set out times and locations. b. Use social media channels to communicate timely service information and clarify RDU obligations. c. Adopt an annual public education work plan after consultation with Hauler. d. Approve education components prior to sending or posting by Hauler. A-15 MU210\313\963095.v4