Garbage fund shows shortfall; council discusses raising minimum dump fee
The newly separated solid waste fund projects a shortfall largely driven by a $30,000 capital request for dumpster off‑loading ramps; staff confirmed residential fees still subsidize dumpster costs and councilmembers discussed raising the minimum dump fee from $5 to $10.
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City Manager Richard Braithwaite told the council the newly separated garbage (solid waste) fund shows a projected shortfall primarily due to a $30,000 capital item for dumpster off‑loading ramps at the Public Works facility. He said many line items were carried forward from prior budgets while adding specific allocations such as $1,000 for equipment repairs and $2,500 for public‑works vehicle expenses.
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