Port Hueneme, California Development News

City Council Approves $350,000 Appropriation for Solid Waste Disposal Costs Amidst Rate Increases

The City Council approved an appropriation of $350,000 to the solid waste fund to cover increased tipping fees at the Oxnard transfer station. This increase is due to a 4.5% rate hike by Oxnard effective July 1st and higher costs associated with the city's organics program. The appropriation was necessary because an oversight occurred during the midyear budget cycle, where invoices from Oxnard were delayed, leading to the cost not being fully accounted for. The council also noted ongoing work on a utility rate study, which will be presented to the public over the summer, to address rising costs and potentially adjust resident rates.