Commission sets preliminary 5% ceiling for future solid-waste assessment after debate
After discussion about inflation indices and Waste Management contract performance, the commission approved a preliminary maximum of 5% for the future solid-waste assessment ceiling (down from a staff-proposed 10%) and directed further rate modeling and public hearings before final adoption.
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The city moved to set a preliminary ceiling on future solid-waste assessments after commissioners questioned a staff-proposed 10% upper bound. Vice Mayor Lee said the commission should use the CPI for waste instead of a double-digit cap and moved to limit the maximum to 5%. Matt from staff confirmed the 10% figure was the preliminary high case and that final rates would be set after consultant rate modeling and public hearings.
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