Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Sanitation Fees topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission approves small sanitation‑fee increase; seniors retain discount
Summary
The board adopted an updated sanitation fee schedule (transcribed: prior $2.70, new $2.76) and staff said the contract provider increases annually; finance director Mark Barnes explained the change and the senior discount (age 65) remains in place.
The board approved Resolution 026‑021 to set the county's sanitation fee for 2026. Finance director Mark Barnes told commissioners the contract with the sanitation services provider contains minimum annual increases to cover inflationary operating costs and recommended the updated fee schedule.
Mark Barnes said: "Each year, we have to set the sanitation fee. The contract with our sanitation services provider increases by 2.5% each year at a minimum to cover any inflationary rises they may have in their operating expenses." The transcripted figures presented at the meeting were that the prior fee was $2.70 and the new fee is $2.76; staff also reiterated the senior discount remains available for residents age 65 and older and that seniors should verify homestead status to receive proper discounts.
The board voted to adopt the updated sanitation fee schedule without opposition.
