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Council approves FCC contract CPI increase and raises unincorporated trash assessment by $6
Summary
The council approved a contract amendment allowing a 4.16% CPI adjustment to collection/disposal elements and voted to raise the non‑ad valorem assessment for unincorporated residents from $297 to $303 to cover increased costs (about $0.50/month).
Ben Bartlett, Public Works director, explained that FCC Environmental Services requested an amendment allowed by contract to reflect CPI and disposal tipping‑fee increases. FCC requested a 4.16% adjustment for collection services to align with the CPI for garbage and trash collection. Bartlett also recommended raising the non‑ad valorem assessment for unincorporated residents from $297 to $303 to cover the higher disposal costs. Council members asked about frequency of collection and the scope of included services. Bartlett confirmed weekly garbage, recycling and yard‑trash collection (bulk pickup available) and that the assessment is effectively a pass‑through fee reflected on tax bills. The council approved the amendment and assessment increase by unanimous vote.
