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Council hears Waste Pro's proposal for temporary fuel surcharge; decision deferred to May 7
Summary
Waste Pro has asked to add a temporary fuel surcharge to residential sanitation bills because of higher diesel costs. After negotiations the company trimmed its request from 15% to 10% (estimated at about $2 per month per customer); council asked for contract basis, triggers, and a sunset and deferred action to May 7 so the company can present details.
City staff told council that Waste Pro requested authority to add a fuel surcharge to residential sanitation invoices to cover higher diesel and landfill fuel‑related charges. The company initially proposed a 15% surcharge and, after discussion with staff, reduced the request to 10%.
"They decided to reduce that to 10%," the staff presenter said, noting…
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