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Council approves optional utility bill “round‑up” to raise funds for parks and recreation programs
Summary
Council approved a voluntary ‘round‑up’ program enabling ratepayers to donate small amounts via utility bills to support parks maintenance, development and recreation subsidies; staff estimated initial annual revenue could range from about $124,000 to $193,000 if participation matched peer utilities' rates.
The City Council voted Tuesday to authorize a voluntary “round‑up” donation program that will appear as an optional line on utility bills so customers can round up their charges or contribute a fixed amount to support parks and recreation programs.
Program basics: Parks & Recreation Director Travis Mini proposed an opt‑in program administered through the utility billing system. Customers could make one‑time or ongoing contributions; the city would contract for software to process…
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