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Council advances second reading of electric franchise increase to fund staffing plan
Summary
Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 1129 to increase the electric franchise fee; staff said revenue would support the city's five-year staffing plan, particularly public safety positions. Councilors requested the staffing plan be attached to the record and heard public comment opposing fee increases.
The Johnston City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 1129, advancing a proposal to increase the electric franchise fee charged by MidAmerican Energy from 1% to 5% to help fund positions outlined in the city's five-year staffing plan.
City staff said the proposal is intended to support public-safety staffing needs identified in the staffing plan.…
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