New system allows paperless bills for Manhattan Beach residents
The screenshot above shows where residents can register for the new BillPay system. Photo courtesy of the City of Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach residents can now go completely paperless, thanks to the city’s new electronic billing system. Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP), implemented Dec. 3, allows residents to view and pay their water and refuse statements online, track past usage and receive bills via email. So far, approximately 800 residents have already opted into the new system, said Steve Charelian, the city’s revenue services manager. “This has been one of the goals of the city, to make city services more accessible and modern for our residents and our customers,” City Manager Dave Carmany said. “A lot of them are enamored of new technology and completely want this arrangement.” Previously, residents had two options for paying their water and refuse bills online: a one-time payment that required entering their information each time; and an automated payment linked to their checking accounts. About 4,000 customers, or approximately 31 percent of Manhattan Beach dwellings, currently use one of these methods, Charelian said. “With EBPP, we’d like to get this…
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