Should taxpayers subsidize private work? 🏛️
City Council is reviewing a policy change that could better protect your tax dollars from subsidizing work done for private companies and external agencies. 💰
The current policy has gaps that sometimes leave taxpayers covering cost overruns when the city provides services to outside parties. Council will decide whether to strengthen cost recovery requirements.
💸 Current policy doesn't bill for cost overruns when actual work exceeds quoted amounts
🏢 Private property owners and agencies can get city services below actual cost
🏘️ Rossland taxpayers end up subsidizing work for external parties
⚠️ Staff report describes current revenue recovery as "marginal at best"
📋 Policy covers everything from materials to equipment rentals to labor
✅ Bill third parties for any cost differences when actual work exceeds quotes
📊 Ensure 100% cost recovery of all direct and indirect city expenses
💵 Include $25 administration fee per work order
🚚 Equipment charged at provincial blue book rates plus overhead
📅 Interest charges on overdue invoices, can be added to property taxes
Do you support strengthening the policy to ensure third parties pay the full cost of city services, even if it means higher bills for private property owners requesting city work?
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What's Next: Council will vote on this policy amendment at their upcoming meeting. 🗳️
Your Voice Matters: Attend the council meeting or submit written feedback to share your thoughts on protecting taxpayer dollars vs. keeping city services accessible to external parties.