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Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to review the necessity of electric and…

Newton City Council · Jul 20, 2026 · Taxes and fees

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to review the necessity of electric and natural gas franchise fees three years following the initial receipt of franchise fee…”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded.

What this means (Franchise fee): A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines.

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Recorded in the minutes as: “27. Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to review the necessity of electric and natural gas franchise fees three years following the initial receipt of franchise fee revenue Motion: Moved by Roth”.

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Roth”.

The minutes give only the count (6–0), so individual votes are Not in the record. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 6. NAYS: None.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Jul 20, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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