FY 2026-27 Master Fees and Charges Schedule
Summary
Most city user fees rise 5.7%, a two-year catch-up that brings the city about $862,000 and helps close the budget gap. New: a $49 fee for repeatedly contaminating recycling/organics bins, plus notary and records duplication fees. Councilmembers pressed staff on outreach to seniors and non-English speakers before fines hit.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds about $862,000 in revenue; individual fee increases of roughly 5.7% for most services.
General taxpayers benefit from reduced subsidy burden; the city gains deficit relief.
Residents and businesses paying higher fees; seniors and non-English-speaking households may be caught by the contamination fee.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — June 23, 2026
Most city user fees rise 5.7%, a two-year catch-up that brings the city about $862,000 and helps close the budget gap. New: a $49 fee for repeatedly contaminating recycling/organics bins, plus notary and records duplication fees. Councilmembers pressed staff on outreach to seniors and non-English speakers before fines hit.
City Council — May 19, 2026
The city proposes raising most fees about 5.7% and codifying an automatic annual CPI inflator. Critics including Councilmember Mill say automatic increases should stay in council hands, and residents flagged the new trash-contamination fine and animal license costs.
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