Calendar Year 2027 User Fee Adjustments
Summary
Councilmember Jensen reported that the StopWaste board enacted a modest new countywide fee to be included in hauler bills later this year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Approximately 30 cents per month for residential property waste bills.
Countywide waste management and sustainability programs.
Local property owners and businesses facing minor fee increases.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Recreation and Park Commission - Oct 8, 2026
The commission reviewed proposed modest fee increases and cost recovery models for 2027. Discussions also touched upon upcoming credit card transaction fee changes and broader budgetary pressures affecting park maintenance.
Recreation and Park Commission - Sep 10, 2026
The department is initiating its annual review of recreation and park user fees, balancing rising operational costs and inflation with the goal of keeping programs accessible through subsidies and scholarship funds.
2026-09-10 Recreation and Parks Commission (Trimmed) - Sep 10, 2026
Staff introduced the preliminary review of user fees and cost recovery for 2027, emphasizing the balance between rising operational costs and keeping community programs affordable.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026
Councilmember Jensen reported that the StopWaste board enacted a modest new countywide fee to be included in hauler bills later this year.
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