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Fort Wayne City Council members and city officials have compromised on how to handle trash and recycling rate increases and bulk trash collection after weeks of negotiations.

Fort Wayne City Council members kicked the can down the road again Tuesday as they delayed deciding which of two plans for future trash rates they should approve.

A Fort Wayne councilman has submitted a plan to city officials that would reduce the impending solid waste rate increase by about half.

Fort Wayne City Council members will be asked this week to approve a Solid Waste Department proposal that keeps bulk trash collection in house, increases ratepayer fees over 18 months

Fort Wayne City Council members and residents are still getting used to the idea of the city’s Solid Waste Department providing bulk trash service on a routine basis.

Fort Wayne City Council members decided Tuesday to take two weeks to consider the proposed rate increases for trash and recycling collection before making a final decision.

The commission will host a public hearing about the FY 22-23 budget Sept. 15.

CLEARWATER — Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton has unveiled a proposed fiscal 2023 operating budget of $2.5 billion and a proposed capital budget of $794.2 million.

The projects serve more than 49,000 residents across the state.

Mayor Tom Henrys administration will ask City Council to increase Fort Waynes monthly solid waste rates beginning next year.