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Sanitation budget proposes small rate increase; twice-weekly pickup, temporary labor and packer replacement discussed
Summary
Staff proposed raising the single-family residential sanitation fee from $28.70 to $30.20 per month for FY26, citing personnel and benefit-cost increases, continued twice-weekly service, use of temporary contractual labor as needed and a multi-year plan for packer replacement.
Punta Gorda staff proposed a modest sanitation rate increase at the June 12 budget workshop and defended the city—s twice-weekly refuse collection frequency as a service the community prefers despite higher operating costs compared with neighboring Charlotte County.
Finance staff presented year-over-year trends showing personnel and operating-cost increases, with refuse rising 24% since 2006 and…
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