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Eagle Pass OKs first reading to raise residential garbage rate to $17; exemptions kept for seniors and disabled veterans
Summary
On first reading, council approved an increase in the municipal solid waste base rate from $13.50 to $17 for city residents, kept subsidized service for seniors and disabled veterans, formalized Quemal library drop-off rules and scheduled further review before final readings.
The Eagle Pass City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance on Dec. 3 that would raise the city residential solid waste base rate by $3.50 per container, increasing the base monthly charge for city residents to $17.
Public Works Director Daniel Ibarra said the proposed change ‘‘goes up by $3.50 per [can]’’ and that county rates would increase from $16.50 to $20. Ibarra said the proposal keeps the incremental price for an additional 96-gallon container lower than the full base rate, and he cited comparisons with…
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