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Lewiston council explores cuts and revenue options as staff models $1.04M needed to meet CPI target
Summary
Staff told the council roughly $1,042,000 in additional reductions would be required to reach a 3.3% increase on the city portion of the levy; councilors discussed potential revenue and cost measures including airport MOU renegotiation, 911 consolidation, parking fee increases and MWAC tipping‑fee issues.
City finance staff and administrators told the council that, after applying a planned fund‑balance drawdown, the city would still need roughly $1,042,000 in additional reductions to bring the city portion of the proposed tax levy to a 3.3% increase.
Councilors and department heads discussed where those reductions might come from and explored revenue options. Councilor Nagy recommended reviewing intermunicipal agreements (notably the Auburn‑Lewiston Airport MOU, under which Lewiston currently pays $205,000 annually and will stop receiving related…
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