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Hanford council directs staff to pursue phased refuse rate increases under Prop 218
Summary
After a consultant presentation showed a $3 million operating shortfall and rising tipping‑fee pressures, council gave formal consensus to pursue a phased rate scenario (Scenario 2) and begin Prop 218 notices and the 45‑day review process.
Public Works Director Russ Sterling and consultant R3 presented a solid waste rate study showing the refuse division entered the fiscal year with about a $3,000,000 operating reserve shortfall and a current fiscal‑year projected shortfall of $274,000.
Staff and consultants identified main cost drivers: higher tipping fees at the Kings County transfer station (KWRA), vehicle replacements,…
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