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Independence Together program gets $100,000 expansion; sewer fund pays part because trash enters sewer system
Summary
Council received an explanation for a proposed $100,000 expansion of the Independence Together program: $60,000 from general fund and $40,000 from the sewer fund. Staff said sewer maintenance historically responds to street trash that clogs pump stations and treatment screens, creating operational problems.
The Council heard a budget packet to expand the Independence Together program by $100,000 in the FY2025–26 proposed budget: $60,000 from the general fund and $40,000 charged to the sewer fund.
Lisa Reynolds, deputy city manager and municipal services director, explained the sewer fund contribution during the presentation. Reynolds told council that sewer maintenance…
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