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Local museum asks Garfield County to waive landfill fee; commissioners suggest grants instead
Summary
A museum operator asked the commission to forgive an annual landfill fee to help keep a small local museum open; commissioners said fee waivers are not standard policy but suggested applying for regional tourism/wrap grants and one-time assistance.
A museum representative asked the Garfield County Commission to waive or reduce landfill fees and highlighted rising operating costs, including an annual water bill the speaker said is about $6,500.
"I would not charge any schools in Garfield County to come see the museum," the museum representative said, offering free school visits as part of a pitch to keep the facility open. The speaker…
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