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Votes at a glance: Council approves budget, fiber speed increase, PI policy, retirement pickup and sewer reimbursement
Summary
On June 3 the Salem City Council approved the FY26/27 budget and a set of administrative actions including a Fiber Starter speed increase (no price change), an increase in city retirement pickup for public safety employees, and an offsite sewer impact fee reimbursement of $329,006.53 to Flagship Development.
Several motions and formal actions were recorded at the June 3 Salem City Council meeting. Key outcomes:
- FY26/27 Budget: Approved (motion by Councilperson Delys Snyder; second Craig Sacco). Minute entry records 'Aye (5 Ayes)'.
- Salem Fiber Starter Tier Speed Increase: Council approved doubling the Fiber Starter download speed to 500 Mbps at the existing $60/month price point (motion by Councilperson De Graw; seconded by Councilperson Rees). The change will be implemented internally and communicated to subscribers.
- PI Water Policy: Council approved a resolution/ordinance increasing surcharge percentages across the PI four-tier structure to promote conservation for the 2026 season (motion by Councilperson Paul Taylor; second by Councilperson Cynthia Deveraux Rees).
- Increase of city pickup for public safety and firefighter retirement contributions: Approved (motion by Councilperson Paul Taylor; second by Councilperson Delys Snyder).
- Offsite Sewer Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement — Salem Fields Estate 750 North: Approved. Staff recommended and Council accepted an eligible reimbursement amount of $329,006.53 to Flagship Development for an upsized sewer line constructed between SR-198 and Woodland Hills Drive.
- Meeting minutes (May 20, 2026) and bills for payment totaling $1,979,031.82: Approved.
