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Auburn council approves utility‑rate changes, broadband and sewer franchises, 0.1% sales tax for criminal‑justice purposes, state grants and two police labor p
Summary
Council voted to adopt Ordinances 7,004–7,007 (utility rates and franchises) and Ordinance 7,008 to add 0.1% in sales/use tax for criminal‑justice purposes; it also accepted two state grants (about $50,930 and $90,100) and ratified two collective bargaining agreements covering 2025–2027 for police sergeants and a police support unit.
The Auburn City Council on Nov. 17 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions that will affect utilities, broadband access, criminal‑justice funding and labor contracts.
Ordinance 7,004, moved by Council member Baldwin and seconded by Council member Clinton Taylor, amends city code sections relating to utility rates and adjusts water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage charges for 2026–2028. Council said the adjustments are intended to sustain utility operations and infrastructure.
Ordinance 7,005 grants Seuss Creek Water and Sewer District a franchise to…
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