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Republic Services seeks 2.5% sanitation rate increase; council to consider on consent agenda
Summary
City Manager James Riker reported Republic Services requested a 2.5% rate adjustment for sanitation services effective May 1, 2026; company representative Brad Martin explained factors behind the request and staff was authorized to place the item on the next consent agenda.
City Manager James Riker told the council that Republic Services submitted a request for a 2.5% rate adjustment for sanitation services under the current franchise agreement, effective May 1, 2026. Riker introduced company representative Brad Martin, who described factors that influenced the request and said the company was seeking a reduced increase compared with a full inflation analysis.
The staff report summarized year-over-year analysis metrics cited in the discussion: CPI-U 2.63%, WST (Water, Sewer, Trash) 4.33% and Garbage Trash 4.56%. The council authorized staff to place the rate-adjustment item on the next Council consent agenda for formal consideration.
The work session recorded no final vote on the rate adjustment; any change would require formal action at a subsequent council meeting.
