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Boone council weighs pausing or redesigning citywide cleanup program; work session planned
Summary
Council discussed whether to suspend the citywide cleanup program for a year or redesign it (central drop-off, neighborhood rotation or partnerships) amid concerns about cost, staffing and improper uses; public works staff estimated about $600,000 in program costs over 15 years and the council agreed to hold a work session to resolve the issue before June.
The mayor raised the future of Boone’s citywide cleanup program and public works staff recommended considering a pause, a redesigned delivery model or continued service with better planning.
Public works staff described operational challenges — heavy equipment wear, fuel and staffing costs, and…
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