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Council questions sustainability of disposable bag fee as grant revenue declines
Summary
Council members pressed county staff about the Disposable Bag Reduction Fee fund, noting declining revenue, growing grant payouts and the fund's use to pay for positions. Administration said the fund will decline but currently supports environmental grants and one partially funded permanent position.
Council members asked detailed questions about the county's Disposable Bag Reduction Fee fund, expressing concern that falling revenues would make it an unreliable source for grants and to pay staff.
The Office of Community Sustainability reported FY26 projected disposable‑bag fee revenue of roughly $600,000 with an existing reserve of about $350,000 and noted the fund will decline as consumers use fewer single‑use bags. The administration said it awarded about $519,000 in grants last year to environmental, community and faith groups and used fund money to support…
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