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Fortuna city manager flags health-insurance-driven budget pressure; Recology franchise nearing completion
Summary
The city manager told the council that rising health insurance costs are prompting staff to prepare service-reduction recommendations for the April 27 meeting; staff also said negotiations on a new Recology franchise agreement are close and expected to return to council for final action in May or June.
City Manager (S5) told the Fortuna City Council on April 20 that the city's FY2026'27 budget planning is being driven by a substantial increase in health insurance costs, and staff will present recommendations for service reductions to help balance the budget at an April 27 meeting.
During the city manager's report, S5 said the finance director and staff have been…
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