Summary
Heffner said Emterra misses streets and entire neighborhoods every week and asked the city attorney what constitutes breach of contract. The amendment covers a fuel surcharge in the hauler's contract.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rubbish fund appropriation raised to $2,015,265 due to fuel surcharges.
Residents whose garbage gets picked up as scheduled.
Residents on streets Emterra has repeatedly missed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
Heffner said Emterra misses streets and entire neighborhoods every week and asked the city attorney what constitutes breach of contract. The amendment covers a fuel surcharge in the hauler's contract.
City Council - May 19, 2026
A $120,000 increase to the rubbish fund will cover Emterra fuel surcharges averaging $10,000 monthly, passed on to residents. The city negotiated a lower bill after an initial overcharge.
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