AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-42, on the second of two readings, amending the rates for residential and multifamily customers of municipal solid waste programs in accordance with Section 66.028(a) of the San Marcos City Code; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 15, 2026
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement and Finance
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Fiscal Note:
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Background Information:
City Council provided direction through the annual Budget Policy meeting to continue an incremental rate increase approach for all utilities instead of larger increases every few years. Council then provided additional direction during the August 18, 2026, workshop to implement the recommended 1% rate increase for Resource Recovery. The rate adjustment will fund expenses for services that include increases for trash, recycling, green waste and other programs, public outreach and education, and administration of the resource recovery program.
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