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Council denies request to waive utility fees for local aid nonprofit
Summary
After discussion about tight utility budgets and fairness to other organizations, Junction City Council voted unanimously to deny a request to reduce or waive utility fees for Junction City Local Aid.
Julie Novotsky, speaking for Junction City Local Aid, described providing emergency assistance including $100 payments to prevent utility disconnections and requested that the council consider waiving or reducing utility fees for the nonprofit.
Director Kevin told council staff that, given the utility department's tight budget, it was not in the city’s best interest to waive or reduce rates and noted doing so could open the door to other nonprofits seeking the same treatment. Councilors debated options, including one‑time help or revolving funds, and discussed the fairness implications of providing a discount to a single nonprofit.
After discussion, the council voted to deny the Local Aid utility‑fee waiver request. Mayor Wells announced the motion passed unanimously.
