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Willard council approves higher fee for city-provided garbage cans
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2025-14, raising the one-time charge for city-provided garbage cans from $4.95 to $13.50, citing the higher cost of heavier-duty cans and discussing whether the city should own and manage cans versus resident purchase.
The mayor opened a public hearing for Resolution 2025-14, explaining the proposed rate adjustment was new and linked to purchasing heavier-duty garbage cans. The minutes note "The rate increase was due to the purchase of heavier-duty garbage cans." Council discussed pros and cons of the city owning and maintaining cans versus residents purchasing their own and considered incorporating the costs into a monthly fee with city-managed replacements.
A motion to adopt Resolution 2025-14 was made by Council Member Rod Mund and seconded by Council Member Jordan Hulsey. The motion passed unanimously by roll-call vote. The new one-time charge for city-provided garbage cans will be $13.50, up from $4.95; the council did not record a phased implementation schedule beyond adoption.
