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Newton staff propose changing timing of fire/EMS fee calculation for North Newton to aid budgeting
Summary
City staff told the commission they will propose an addendum to change when the city calculates and invoices North Newton for fire and EMS costs, aiming to give North Newton a reliable figure earlier in its budget process; commission asked staff to return with a formal agreement.
The Newton City Commission heard a staff proposal on March 20 to change the timing of how fire and emergency medical services (EMS) fees are calculated and billed to North Newton. Staff said the current formula produces figures too late in the annual cycle for North Newton to adopt them into its budget, and recommended moving to a timing similar to the city’s wholesale water billing process so that North Newton receives a usable figure for the following year.
Why it matters: The timing of interlocal payments affects North Newton’s ability to set an accurate…
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