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Council reviews FY2025 adjustments and discusses raising garbage fee from $12 to $15
Summary
Council reviewed proposed FY2025 budget adjustments and discussed a garbage-fee increase (not raised since mid-2000s). Staff estimated raising the fee to $15 could increase annual garbage revenue from about $47,000 to roughly $64,000. The council scheduled a public hearing and adoption vote at the next meeting.
City staff presented FY2025 budget adjustments, including separation of two budgets and several proposed capital items. During the discussion council members noted that the current garbage fee—$12 per household—has not been raised in many years (council members referenced 2005–2008 as the last increase). A staff estimate presented to the council indicated that a $15 fee would produce approximately $64,000 in revenue compared with $47,000 under the current fee structure.
Councilors debated whether to raise the fee and by how much. One member cautioned against 'breaking even' year to year and suggested a modest increase to provide a cushion; another said they did not want to 'stockpile' funds. Staff offered to run more detailed numbers and return with a formal proposal.
The council agreed to place the fee resolution on the next meeting agenda and to hold the required public hearing; members asked that the adjusted figures be reflected in the next budget packet for public review before adoption.
