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Hanford council directs staff to start Prop. 218 notices for phased refuse-rate increases
Summary
After a presentation showing a $3 million reserve shortfall and rising tipping fees, Hanford council gave unanimous direction to begin Prop. 218 notices on a phased increase scenario (described as 10%, 10%, then 5% annually) and return with adoption if protests do not prevail.
Hanford — The City Council on Dec. 2 directed staff to begin the Prop. 218 notice and 45‑day protest period for a phased refuse‑rate adjustment to shore up the solid‑waste enterprise fund.
Public Works Director Russ Sterling and consultants told council the refuse division faces sustained cost pressure from higher tipping fees at the Kings County transfer station, accelerated vehicle replacement costs and new state mandates for recycling and organics. The consultants’ model found the division entered the…
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