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Live Oak council approves final reading of sanitation ordinance 15-28, raises monthly fee $2.50
Summary
The City of Live Oak approved final reading of Ordinance 15-28, increasing the monthly sanitation charge by $2.50 and changing container allowances; council vote was 4-1. Residents and council members raised concerns about reduced service for some customers, truck costs and impacts on businesses.
The City of Live Oak City Council voted 4-1 to approve the final reading of Ordinance 15-28, which raises the city sanitation monthly charge by $2.50 and adjusts the city-provided container allowances for residential and business customers.
Supporters said the change is intended to cover rising operational costs and to support a phased transition to new automated equipment. Council and staff emphasized that the city will provide one standard cart to each household and that customers needing extra carts would pay an additional monthly fee.
During public comment, resident Lawrence Perkins asked, "The $2.50 for the garbage can, how long is the inspection…
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