Summary
The City Council reviewed a $378 million proposed budget that holds property taxes flat at 47 cents but includes proposed increases in water, sewer, and solid waste fees. Residents face cumulative cost pressures, though officials emphasized targeted investments in employee salaries and infrastructure.
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total budget of $378 million with an average water/sewer bill increase of about $6 per month and solid waste increase of $2 per month.
City employees receiving salary increases and residents relying on maintained municipal infrastructure and services.
Lower-income households facing cumulative cost increases across essential water, sewer, and sanitation utilities.
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