FY 2026-27 Solid Waste District Budget
Summary
The city is establishing a not-to-exceed assessment cap of $460.76 for developed properties and $150.49 for vacant lots to fund a new transfer station. Residents raised strong concerns over affordability, vacant lot charges, and whether projected cost savings will materialize.
At a glance
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises the not-to-exceed solid waste assessment cap to $460.76 per residential unit and introduces a $150.49 fee for vacant lots.
City sanitation operations and residents within the core service area once long-term hauling cost savings are realized.
Property owners, particularly vacant lot owners and residents facing higher annual assessment bills.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Solid Waste District Governing Body - Budget - Sep 24, 2026
The city approved a $21.4 million solid waste district budget for the upcoming fiscal year, keeping assessment rates flat with no increase for property owners.
Solid Waste District Governing Body - Budget - Sep 10, 2026
Residents flooded the meeting to protest a proposed $128 one-time fee and 10% annual escalation cap to fund a new transfer station. Taxpayers complained about fairness, vacant lot charges, and the exclusion of Wellen Park, leading the commission to scrap the fee and slash the budget.
Solid Waste District Governing Body - Special Meeting budget - Jun 23, 2026
The city is establishing a not-to-exceed assessment cap of $460.76 for developed properties and $150.49 for vacant lots to fund a new transfer station. Residents raised strong concerns over affordability, vacant lot charges, and whether projected cost savings will materialize.
Solid Waste District Governing Body - This meeting will utilize Communications Media Technology for hybrid purposes. - Feb 24, 2026
The city finalized its methodology study with Stantec Consulting Services, setting the foundation for solid waste assessments including a density-based transfer station assessment.
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