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The Environment Commission unanimously authorized testimony supporting the compost drop-off program and Sustainability Program Manager position, including consideration of a 1- or 2-cent property tax rate increase. The proposed FY 2024 real property tax rate was $0.292 per $100 of assessed value, while the FY 2025–FY 2028 forecast showed $0.312.
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The commission warned that budget-cutting options could discontinue compost drop-off services and freeze the Sustainability Program Manager position. Members supported maintaining both through a possible small property tax increase, but the minutes do not show a final City budget decision. The commission also advanced environmental award recommendations and discussed future work on methane leak detection, stormwater, solar power, and electric-vehicle charging.
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