Summary
The Sanitary Board's billing system is outdated, and the city decided staying on one combined bill for fire, refuse, and sewer fees is far cheaper than splitting off. Costs will be split by number of users.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves hundreds of thousands versus separate systems; exact cost still unknown pending procurement.
Residents and landlords who currently get confusing multiple bills for the same property.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
A new shared billing system will modernize how fire, refuse and sewer fees are billed — and could eliminate the $4.95 fee for paying city fees online.
Finance - Jun 1, 2026
The Sanitary Board's billing system is outdated, and the city decided staying on one combined bill for fire, refuse, and sewer fees is far cheaper than splitting off. Costs will be split by number of users.
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