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The City Council unanimously approved a five-year waste-removal contract and allocated $3 million from free cash to reduce the fiscal 2027 tax levy. Members also approved $1 million for retiree health and dental benefits, $750,000 for employee contract settlements, and funding for police equipment and parks maintenance.
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Residents can expect the city to use $3 million in available funds to reduce the fiscal 2027 tax levy, although councilors noted that rising property values may still affect individual tax bills. The council also approved a five-year waste-removal agreement beginning July 1, 2026, and accepted grants and appropriations for police bulletproof vests, internet safety, park equipment, and other city services. A proposal supporting a syringe-disposal hotline and naloxone boxes was approved for mayoral review and funding.
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