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The Finance Committee unanimously closed the FY27 departmental budget hearing after reviewing proposed budgets, including 3.5% water and 10% sewer rate increases, a 20% street-lighting increase, and a 26% rise in natural-gas costs.
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The committee completed its public review of department budget requests and will present its Finance Committee report at a future meeting. Proposed water and sewer rate increases would help address capital needs, while higher street-lighting and energy costs would increase operating expenses. The committee also discussed road improvements, public safety staffing and service demands, recycling plans, and building repairs.
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