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Council to consider finalized budget after hearing Tuesday
McCOOK, Neb. The McCook City Council will conduct a public hearing Tuesday night to finalize an $84 million operating budget for fiscal year 2024/2025, which includes proposed rate hikes for water, sewer, and solid waste services to address inflation and future infrastructure improvements.
The council will also consider a 1% increase in the limit for unused restricted funds, updates to employee pay plans, and several ordinances while addressing community matters ranging from a 5K event permit to increased support for the McCook Humane Society.
The meeting, on Tuesday because of Mondays Labor Day holiday, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 505 West C.
Regular Agenda Items:
Adoption of the budget for FY 2024/2025.
Adoption of the Fiscal Year Employee Classification Pay Plan for 2024/2025.
Approve a 1% increase in the limit for unused restricted funds.
First reading of an ordinance to increase water department rates by 8.5% to cover inflation and future capital improvements. The ready-to-serve fee will rise from $22.95 to $24.90 per month. The first 5,000 cubic feet will increase from $2.340 to $2.539 per 100 cubic feet, and usage above that will rise from $1.734 to $1.881.
First reading of an ordinance to increase sewer department rates by 7.5% for inflation and major projects. The base fee for residential customers will go from $19.98 to $21.48 per month, while commercial fees will increase from $29.11 to $31.29.
First reading of an ordinance to amend solid waste collection fees: residential trash collection will rise from $26.25 to $27.25, and household/commercial waste will increase from $83.00 to $86.00 per ton. The $6 monthly fee for yard waste collection will remain unchanged.
Consent Agenda Items:
Approve a $6,000 request from the McCook Chamber of Commerce for promotional use of ACE funds.
Increase support for the McCook Humane Society by 5%, raising total funding to $4,068.32, plus an additional $9,000 for utilities.
Allow city streets to be used for a 5K organized by Anytime Fitness on September 21, 2024.
Approve social media guidelines for city employees.
Reappoint Brett Schmidt, Jon Stewart, and Paul Goodenberger to the Building and Housing Code Advisory and Appeals Board, with terms expiring in September 2028.
Declare certain city equipment as surplus and authorize its disposal.
Close the intersection of Norris Avenue and C Street around 1 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2024, for school homecoming activities at McCook Public Schools.
Authorize a Conflict of Interest Waiver for the city attorney to represent a surviving victim in a wrongful death case related to a city employees death.
Approve the employment agreement for City Manager Nathan A. Schneider for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
Regular Agenda Items:
Adoption of the budget for FY 2024/2025.
Adoption of the Fiscal Year Employee Classification Pay Plan for 2024/2025.
Approve a 1% increase in the limit for unused restricted funds.
First reading of an ordinance to increase water department rates by 8.5% to cover inflation and future capital improvements. The ready-to-serve fee will rise from $22.95 to $24.90 per month. The first 5,000 cubic feet will increase from $2.340 to $2.539 per 100 cubic feet, and usage above that will rise from $1.734 to $1.881.
First reading of an ordinance to increase sewer department rates by 7.5% for inflation and major projects. The base fee for residential customers will go from $19.98 to $21.48 per month, while commercial fees will increase from $29.11 to $31.29.
First reading of an ordinance to amend solid waste collection fees: residential trash collection will rise from $26.25 to $27.25, and household/commercial waste will increase from $83.00 to $86.00 per ton. The $6 monthly fee for yard waste collection will remain unchanged.
An executive session may be held if a majority of the council votes in favor, to discuss potential litigation regarding property located at 1111 East H Street, involving Cindy and Ron Sabin.