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Assembly reviews FY2027 enterprise funds; landfill and Lee treatment plant strain budget
Summary
The assembly received a high‑level FY2027 budget review highlighting enterprise pressure: the landfill and Lee treatment plant together are costly to operate; the Lee plant still fails effluent standards, membranes and shipping costs are rising, and staff are exploring alternative technologies to lower operating costs.
Borough staff presented a high‑level review of FY2027 special and enterprise funds, emphasizing a cautious approach that removes speculative line items and moves discretionary work into contracts or quarterly amendments.
The solid waste disposal fund is large but under pressure from operating costs. Staff budgeted tip fees and Alaska waste fees for 2027 and noted the overall landfill budget is approximately $4.3 million. The Lee treatment plant was specifically called out for performance…
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