Council notes Waste Management 4.3% rate increase; approves routine claims payment

Jan 6, 2026

Council updated the Waste Management contract increase to 4.3% (below the 5% cap) and approved payment of claims by voice vote; the meeting did not record roll-call tallies for these actions.

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Council members were briefed that the previously authorized annual contract with Waste Management will reflect a 4.3% rate increase, below the 5% cap discussed when the contract was approved. City staff said the National Bureau of Labor Statistics release allowed the final increase to be calculated and that the 4.3% figure will be reflected going forward.

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