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Council reviews fee ordinance updates: animal boarding, ambulance mileage, sewer tap fees and electricity franchise
Summary
On first reading the council reviewed Ordinance No. 14‑50 (fee schedule) with detailed discussion about ambulance mileage charges, boarding/vet fees, sewer‑district tap fees for two special districts, a proposed 5% sewer fee increase and a franchise fee adjustment from 13.54% to 14%. Second reading set for Aug. 17.
Council members discussed multiple line items in Ordinance No. 14‑50, the annual fee schedule. Staff said changes in the packet are shown in red and described specific adjustments, including raising a carousel hanger fee to $175 and clarifying swim‑diaper and aquarium charges.
Several council members asked for clearer language on ambulance mileage (whether the $15 is charged one way or round trip) and whether kennel/boarding fees cover vet charges; staff agreed to clarify the text. The council discussed establishing tap fees for two sewer districts the city previously paid for; staff proposed a district‑specific tap fee (the draft used a placeholder, and staff said they will return with district numbers and a calculation method). The ordinance includes a 5% increase to sanitary‑sewer fees and raises the electricity franchise fee from 13.54% to 14%. The ordinance was read on first reading and will return for second reading on 08/17/2026.
