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Solid‑waste budget shows large adjustments tied to fuel‑tax changes; commissioners discuss compactors, placards and new sites
Summary
Public works staff presented a new solid‑waste draft that assumes—in planning terms—higher revenues tied to proposed fuel‑tax actions and showed requests for equipment and personnel adjustments; commissioners discussed adding compactors, siting extra collection points, and options to limit out‑of‑county dumping including placards for residents.
Public works staff presented the solid‑waste budget at the Baker County workshop and described it as a transitional plan that reflects anticipated revenue and operational changes tied to a proposed fuel‑tax revision. Staff said the draft shows a projected increase in revenues from tipping fees and other sources; New River methane/gas receipts were discussed as a revenue source, with staff noting $288,000 collected to date and estimating roughly $300,000 for the coming year.
Major points: - Fuel‑tax assumptions and labor: Staff said the largest expense driver is salaries and that certain pay adjustments are being aligned with union or countywide pattern…
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