Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fremont, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with low priority
LARM insurance renewal
The city's property and liability insurance renews at $1,094,805 — an 11% jump, much milder than last year's 34%, mostly because of a new fire engine and ambulance on the policy.
End of penny production and cash rounding
With the federal government phasing out pennies, the city set rounding rules for cash-only transactions. Regular bills are unaffected; small under-five-cent differences simply roll month to month for utility customers.
City cash and investments position
January balances dipped because of big construction and utility payments, but staff say funds remain safe and diversified in short-term treasury notes and CDs.