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Freeport council adopts revised garbage fee schedule; finance director says rates reduced from prior ordinance
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2025-36 (second reading) updating garbage fees and the director said the proposal actually lowers the amounts that were in the prior ordinance after a five-year projection of expenses and program frequency.
The Freeport City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-36 on second reading (vote 8-0), amending Chapter 10-60 (waste and recycling collection and disposal) to adjust garbage fees through the end of the current 10-year contract with haulers.
Finance Director Richter told the council the proposed ordinance projects expenses over a five-year period and sets rates to sustain the trash fund, which covers hauler payments, the Refresh Freeport program and bad-debt write-offs. Richter said she was able to set rates lower…
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