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Maupin budget committee reviews proposed small increases to recycling, water and sewer fees
Summary
The committee reviewed proposals to increase recycling recovery fees by $1.00 and raise water and sewer user fees by $2.00 each to fund system improvements and cover hauling and replacement costs. Staff will analyze options and report back.
The Budget Committee reviewed staff proposals to adjust user fees to address operating and capital needs. The budget document records a proposed $1.00 increase to recycling recovery fees to better cover hauling costs and proposed $2.00 increases to both water and sewer user fees to fund system improvements and capital outlay.
Committee members expressed concern about the city subsidizing recycling services for nonresidents and asked staff to investigate funding alternatives and the implications of recent state legislation on reimbursement. Staff also noted aging equipment and difficulty sourcing replacement parts for sewer and water systems as a driver of the proposed fee changes. Recorder Christine Wolfe emphasized that audits are pending and could affect beginning balances.
