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A. At least 72 hours prior to the proposed termination of residential service, the City shall attempt in good faith to contact the person in possession of the residence and their designated representative in person, inform them that termination is imminent, explain the alternatives and assistance available, and determine the reason or reasons the customer has not responded to the Notice of Proposed Termination.

B. Immediately prior to termination of residential service, the City shall attempt in good faith to make a personal contact with the above persons and advise them of the proposed action.

C. If the customer appears unable to comprehend the consequences of the notices or service termination, for any reason, the City shall delay the termination of service until it has appropriately notified the Department of Human Resources. In such case the customer shall have an additional five (5) business days beyond the termination date stated in the notice to reach agreement with the City, or to appeal the matter to the City Council, before he or she may be terminated.

D. Procedures used and efforts made by a utility to make the personal contacts under this section shall be documented. If personal contacts cannot be made, notices shall be left in a conspicuous place at the residence, stating that service will be terminated in the case of the second personal contact.