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CITY OF SAGINAW, TEXAS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES

5. Unassigned
Resources that are not considered non- spendable, restricted, committed, or
assigned.

XIII. Expenditure Policies
A. The level of budgetary control is the department level in all funds.

B. All invoices approved for payment by the proper City authorities will be
paid according to state law.
C. The City will maximize any discounts offered by creditors, when considered
cost effective.

XIV. Utility Billing Policies
A. New utility accounts require the following

1. New account application
2. Valid government issued identification
3. Lease agreement or settlement/ closing disclosure
4. Payment of $110 which is due on or before start date, $ 100 of which is a
payment in advance and will be applied to the customer's final utility bill
5. Payment of any balance due on previous utility accounts with the City
B. Transfer of service within the City of Saginaw requires the following:

1. Lease agreement or settlement statement/ closing disclosure
2. Transfer of service application
3. Payment of$ 10 service charge which will be billed to the new account
C. Termination of service request requires a final water account ( terminate
service) form or written request that includes the following information:
1. Address or account number where service will be terminated

2. Date of requested service termination
3. Complete forwarding address (will be used for final bill or refund of
payment in advance)
D. Disconnect/ Reconnect water service
1. Accounts not paid in full 15 days past the due date will be scheduled for
disconnection
2. A fee of$ 25 will be charged for reconnection of water service
3. Customers who turn on the water themselves will be charged a tampering
fee of$ 100 plus any damages that may be done to city owned property

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