Gypsum approves optional wildlife (bear‑resistant) can program with revised fees

Sep 10, 2024

Council approved a revised, optional wildlife/bear‑resistant can program: a $100 setup fee and monthly service rates (proposed $26.70 traditional; $38.25 wildlife can), with replacement costs built into ongoing service; staff said the structure reduces large upfront charges and options are voluntary for residents.

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Council reviewed a revised approach to the town’s wildlife protection ordinance focused on reducing steep fines and offering an optional bear/wildlife can program. Jeff Shreve and staff presented a fee structure that shifts up‑front replacement costs into ongoing monthly service to make wildlife cans more affordable for new customers.

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