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Public Works asks for conservative 2026 streets and fleet budget amid higher insurance, fuel and tree‑removal costs
Summary
Public Works Director John Roshan and Senior Engineer Nicole Campbell told the Budget & Finance Committee that the streets and fleet budgets for 2026 are largely driven by labor and operating costs, including a projected 21% rise in health insurance and higher fuel and parts costs for snow removal and street sweeping.
Public Works Director John Roshan and Senior Engineer Nicole Campbell told the Budget & Finance Committee that the streets and fleet budgets for 2026 are largely driven by labor and operating costs, including a projected increase in health insurance and higher fuel and parts costs for snow removal and street sweeping.
Staff said streets department revenue is limited to reimbursements (for damage, street‑light repairs and similar items), so most costs are borne by the general fund. Roshan said wages are primarily unionized and the insurance…
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