Removing the Bloat

• Paisley Arnold represented the Girl Scouts. She gave a presentation about city park upgrades and earning the silver award for her project work.

• The city contributes 1% of all brick-and-mortar retail sales tax to the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce. The city does collect partial expenses on Chamber events held on public grounds. It is proposed to keep this partnership intact for FY 2024.

• Council moved forward a measure to increase residential fees for refuse services from the current rate of $14.95 to $15.95 beginning January 01, 2024. The rate increase is projected to keep the refuse fund balance healthy, while maintaining current service levels related to refuse, recycling and yard waste, including curbside cleanups, e-waste, and burn pile operations through the end of 2025. The Republic Services contract expires on 12/31/2025.