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The Council approved a 2% increase in 2026 on-sale intoxicating liquor and wine license fees, citing rising public safety and emergency service costs. It also approved construction plans and bidding for the Rice Street sidewalk project.
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Businesses with on-sale liquor or wine licenses will pay 2% more in 2026. The Council said the increase helps account for higher public safety costs and may revisit how these fees are set. The city is also moving the Rice Street sidewalk project toward construction by seeking competitive bids.
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