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Public works cites higher salt use and conveyor rental for snow‑removal cost increase
Finance Committee, Youngstown City · February 20, 2026
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Summary
Public works told the finance committee that snow‑removal costs increased because the city is using more salt and renting a specialized conveyor belt more frequently; staff said the unit contract price from ODOT did not change but the frequency of use did.
Public works officials told the finance committee on Feb. 18 that a request to increase snow‑removal funding stems from higher usage, not higher unit prices.
"The price went up due to more use... the contract price…
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