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Council OKs $50,000 budget amendment to cover generator fuel
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Newton City Council approved a $50,000 budget ordinance amendment to fund additional generator fuel after higher fuel costs, increased storms and line‑item reductions left the fuel account depleted; staff said generators save roughly $325,000 annually through peak shaving.
Newton City Council on May 17 unanimously approved a $50,000 budget ordinance amendment to cover additional generator fuel purchases, Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz reported.
Wentz said each public‑works division tracks fuel costs…
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