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Residents raise questions about waste contract and potential liens; city manager says contract contains no lien provision
Summary
A resident asked whether the Waste Management contract allows the company to place liens on private property; City Manager Pat McGinnis told council the final contract does not contain language authorizing liens and that residents may opt out of service. Council asked staff to provide clearer public information about opt-out processes.
During public comment, resident Jay Woodhams asked the council to clarify whether the recently adopted Waste Management contract allows a private hauler to place a lien on a homeowner’s property for unpaid service charges and asked about opt-out options.
City Manager Pat McGinnis addressed the council later in the meeting, saying the final contract is a 14-page document in…
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