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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

A total of$1,729,337.08 (this total includes interest) was sold in the lien sale which included water and sewer charges open at the DeparhneutMiipsjtc_..An additional $693.06 on account _ Pi _ and $1,019.77 on account` PII 'svaa sold as unpaid water and sewer charges billed by DEP.

In conclusion, I find that the charges billed were based on actual tatter readings, with the exception of one bill. The bill that was estimated should a lower iverage daily consumption than actual bills during the period. The type of commercial activity (ft.bric dyeing) carried out at this location is a high consumer of water and therefore, I can find no reason to declare the charges to be invalid and I cannot declare the lien to be defective.

The NYC Water Board allows for an appeal of my decision to their Executive Director. I have detailed the appeal process below for your information.

Final Appeal

If a customer disagrees with the decision rendered by the Deputy Commissioner of BCCS, the customer may appeal such decision by submitting a written request to the Executive Director of the New York City Water Board within 30 days. The Final Appeal must include the identification of the property (street address, account number) anti charge which the customer is disputing, a statement of the reason or reasons why the customer ',elieves the decision with respect to the initial appeal was incorrect, and a copy of such written decision. The Executive Director shall render a decision in writing within 60 days of recei.it. If circumstances within the control of the customer, including but not limited to failure to provide access to a premise or a meter, prohibit the Executive Director from making a decision, he customer shall be notified in writing stating why a decision cannot be rendered. If the Executi ee Director determines that the questioned charges are correct, the charges shall be due and payable as set forth on the bill and/or delinquency notices. If the questioned charges are determined to be incorrect, appropriate remedial action shall be taken including the issuance of cancellations and/or corrected bills, and providing information relating to requests for refunds or credits.

Disposition of Interest During the Appeals Process

1. Customers are advised to pay all charges and appeal afterward. During the appeals process, interest charges on unpaid bills shall contin it: to accrue until the bill is paid in full. 2. If a customer decides not to pay a bill and in the case of appeal being decided in favor of a customer, all interest charges in connection with the disputed bill shall he waived. 3. If a customer decides not to pay a bill and in the case of the appeals process taking longer than the time periods specified, except as noted above due to circumstances

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