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Commission tables proposal to raise solid-waste fee to fund demolitions
Summary
After extended discussion about using a trash-fee increase to fund demolition of dangerous properties, commissioners voted to table the ordinance amendment until Jan. 6, 2026, and asked staff to produce clearer ordinance language and cost estimates.
The Herington City Commission discussed a proposed amendment to municipal solid waste collection fees intended to generate revenue for community cleanup and the demolition of dangerous structures, but commissioners ultimately tabled the ordinance to allow more work on specific-purpose language and broader input.
Speaker 2 summarized the policy intent, saying the proposal would generate modest additional revenue that could be used for targeted…
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