Sanitation fund improving but new trucks and rate changes may be needed

Aug 17, 2026

Sanitation's deficit shrank from roughly $900,000 to about $600,000 after adjustments; staff are considering replacing 20–25‑year‑old dump trucks via loan, which could require sanitation rate increases next year.

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City Manager JC told council the sanitation fund has made progress since a prior deficit of about $900,000 and is now down roughly $300,000 to around $600,000. He credited recent adjustments and said staff will continue to monitor the fund and may propose rate changes to close the gap.

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