Fire, solid waste and MSBU assessments
Summary
Solid waste rates rose $37 to cover hauling contracts; fire assessments held flat with a new tiered residential structure; the septic-to-DWTS fee rose 3% to $700.19; and subdivision road MSBUs continue with Trailside newly joining.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Solid waste up $37 per household; DWTS participants pay $700.19 a year.
Fire protection, waste collection and water quality programs stay funded.
Households pay higher solid waste and DWTS fees; Commissioner Smith objected to vacant land being assessed for fire service.
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