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Solid-waste contract drives fund balance decline; council told tax increase may be needed in 2027
Summary
Staff said the new solid-waste contract is reducing the city's fund balance and recommended voters be approached for a tax increase in 2027 unless other revenue or a facilities bond is pursued; composting was paused due to low participation.
Maplewood staff told the City Council on May 7 that the city—s new solid-waste contract is reducing the solid-waste fund balance and that the administration expects to ask voters for a tax increase in 2027 unless alternate funding decisions change.
The presenter said the contract includes a 6% escalation factor and runs through 2029. "That's something…
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