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Rexburg Council Approves LID 55, Excludes East 7th South After Residents Decry High Assessments
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple residents saying proposed assessments would be unaffordable, the Rexburg City Council voted 5–1 to proceed with Local Improvement District 55 but remove the East 7th South segment and to revisit administrative and sewer reconnection fees.
The Rexburg City Council voted 5–1 on Feb. 18 to proceed with Local Improvement District 55 while excluding East 7th South after residents described the proposed assessments as an overwhelming financial burden.
The decision followed a public hearing in which multiple homeowners urged the council to delay or reallocate costs. Danny Kessler, representing eight affected households, told the council that “each household is facing an estimated assessment of 16 to $22,000, roughly $220 to $300 per month for 10 years,” and asked the city to remove a 12% administrative fee and increase the city’s contribution. Lisa Ellis, a long‑time resident, said the added monthly payment would be…
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