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Jamestown snow-and-ice budget rises as salt prices jump 41%
Jamestown Department of Public Works and Parks budget presentation · October 28, 2025
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Summary
City staff increased the snow-and-ice budget to just over $1 million for 2026 after a heavier winter and a salt cost increase from $49 to $69 a ton; staff explained purchasing rules that require buying 50% of requested salt with an option to buy up to 130%.
Jamestown officials told attendees the snow-and-ice operation budget rose from roughly $800,000 last year to just over $1,000,000 for 2026 after a busier winter and a sharp increase in salt costs.
"From last winter to this winter, the price of our salt has increased 41% from $49 a ton to $69 a ton," Mark Reitzer said…
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