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Public services requests $7.9 million in capital projects; councilors press for reserve use to limit operating impacts
Summary
Public services staff presented a $13.0 million operating budget with $7.9 million in capital requests for paving, equipment replacement and infrastructure; councilors asked whether reserves could cover more capital to reduce operating budget impacts and sought details on solid‑waste and equipment life assumptions.
Public services staff told the Bangor City Council on May 7 that the department’s proposed operating budget is about $13,000,003 and that it requests roughly $7,900,000 in capital investments for paving, vehicle and equipment replacement and infrastructure projects.
Staff said revenues for the public services group are budgeted at about $1,900,000, driven in part by solid waste disposal fees, and noted the expenditure increase over the prior year is tied to payroll, curbside removal, utilities, parts and insurance. The…
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