In a recent government meeting, officials addressed the challenges faced by the civil process serving department, which has been operating with a limited workforce. Currently, the department has only two civil process servers, a situation that has led to an increase in the number of civil processes being mailed rather than served in person. This shift has raised concerns about the effectiveness of service delivery, as personal service is often more reliable.

One official highlighted the financial implications of this issue, noting that the cost of mailing civil process documents has risen significantly, particularly following a recent postage increase. For instance, one case alone incurred a mailing cost of $15. The department's struggle to keep up with the demand for personal service has resulted in a backlog, necessitating multiple attempts to serve individuals.

To address these challenges, the meeting included a motion to reallocate funds to support the civil process serving efforts. The proposal involved transferring $3,000 from the trash budget to cover postage and rental expenses, as well as additional funds from other budget categories to enhance operational efficiency. The motion received unanimous approval from the attendees, reflecting a collective commitment to improving service delivery in the civil process department.