Council Of The City Of Wellington Work Session
The Council discussed several budgetary and operational matters, including personnel budget and staffing needs for the Fire Department, specifically transitioning to a 48/96-hour schedule to manage overtime costs. Key topics included the review of utility rate projections, comparison of municipal utility rates, and the implementation of a 2.25% utility rate escalator along with an additional one-half cent increase to generate revenue. The Council also reviewed transfer station operations, confirmed the continuation of city-managed trash collection, and addressed the demolition and property cleanup budget, opting to reduce it from $100,000 to $75,000 while emphasizing enforcement of penalties for property violations. Additionally, the City Manager provided updates on upcoming compensation adjustments based on a recent pay study.