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At a glance: Council approves fee changes, bond authorization for EMU, easement and budget items
Summary
Harrisonburg City Council on June 10 approved several ordinances and resolutions including stormwater fee increase, water/sewer rate changes, reductions to refuse fees, authorization for EDA bonds for Eastern Mennonite University, VDOT utility easement, and multiple supplemental appropriations and reallocations in the FY26 budget.
Harrisonburg City Council on June 10 considered and approved a series of ordinance amendments, resolutions, and budget actions that were part of the fiscal year 2026 implementation and routine municipal business. Key actions taken on roll‑call votes included:
- Stormwater utility fee increase: Council adopted an ordinance amendment to city code section 6‑5‑4 raising the stormwater utility fee from $6 per year to $8 per year; staff said the increase supports several planned capital stormwater projects over the next two to three years.
- Solid waste/refuse rate reductions: Council adopted a resolution under section 6‑2‑39 to reduce the solid waste management fee by $1 per month, lower the residential collection fee by $3 per month, and reduce nonresidential collection fees by $1 per…
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