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City of Cape Girardeaumission statement
The City of Cape Girardeau, the
regional hub of Southeast Missouri,
will actively promote a safe,
innovative climate through city
services that enhances the quality
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BUDGET MESSAGE
Office of the City Manager
INTRODUCTION
In accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, we are submitting herewith a recommended
budget for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The recommended budget is balanced within the total of estimated income plus unencumbered
fund balances.
The budget provides the financial plan for the various City departments to deliver services to the
citizens of the City and provide infrastructure for future City development. The various
departments funded under this budget are organized by department as set out in the administration
ordinance of the City. These departments include Administrative Services, Development Services,
Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works. Outside of these departments are the
following budget categories: Debt Service and Capital Improvement Program (governmental fund
types only) and Contingency. Internal Service Funds (funds that provide and charge for service to
other city programs) are not included in the above categories to avoid reporting costs twice.
The Administrative Services Department administers the fiscal affairs and personnel policies, and
provides legal counsel and representation. The Municipal Court is included in Administrative
Services. This budget authorizes 31.17 full time equivalent employees (FTE) for this department.
Its proposed operating budget is $4,694,102.
The Development Service Department coordinates activities pertaining to community and
economic development. This budget authorizes 49.04 (FTE) for this department. Its proposed
operating budget is $6,987,277.
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the care and upkeep of the 27 city parks
totaling around 681 acres, maintaining 5 indoor and numerous outdoor recreation facilities, a golf
course, 10 miles of trail, and supervising a city recreation program. In addition this department
operates Visit Cape. This budget authorizes 118.90 (FTE) for this department. Its proposed
operating budget is $9,279,210.
The Public Safety Department is responsible for protecting life and property through the
enforcement of state and city ordinances, fire and crime prevention activities, and emergency
response. Its service area is approximately 28.4 square miles and is responsible for protecting
approximately 40,000 citizens and a total day-time population of approximately 100,000 people.
This budget authorizes 203.14 (FTE) for this department. Its proposed operating budget is
$22,949,192.
The Public Works Department is responsible for the care and maintenance of the city streets and
sidewalks, the operation and maintenance of the citys water and sewer systems, the operation of
citys solid waste disposal service, and maintenance of the citys storm water systems. This
department currently maintains 230 linear miles of streets, 330 linear miles of water lines, and
INTRODUCTION (cont.)
275 linear miles of sanitary sewer lines. This budget authorizes 79.40 (FTE) for this department.
Its proposed operating budget is $28,348.838.
The total budget authorizes 498.75 (FTE) with a total operating budget of $80,806,978. This
budget also authorizes an additional $32,304,847 in capital outlays and $9,609,930 in debt
service payments.
Budget Hearing Requirements
The City Council, in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter is required to hold a public
hearing on the proposed budget. It is recommended that this public hearing be held on Monday,
June 1, 2026. It is also recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the budget
ordinance at its meetings on June 2 and June 15, 2026.
Another public hearing will be required in conjunction with the adoption of the tax levy. The state
law requires the County Clerk to certify to the City, by July 1 of each year, the assessment
information on which the City can calculate its actual tax levy. Once this information has been
provided to the City, the City Council must hold a public hearing after adequate notice has been
published, and at that time (normally first meeting in August), the City Council formally adopts
the tax levy for the City of Cape Girardeau.
BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING BASIS
All financial data included in this budget reflects the modified accrual method of accounting.
Under the modified accrual method capital purchases, bond issuance costs, and bond principal
repayments are reflected as expenses when made and bond proceeds, grants for capital projects,
special tax assessments, and sewer connections fees are treated as revenue when received.
PROGRAM BUDGETS
A summary of the program budgets is included on page 2 of this budget. A more detailed
breakdown of the programs by departments is included in pages 3 8. Total operating expenditures
for all programs excluding Internal Service Funds is $72,877,544. This is a total increase of 1.5%
over the prior year's original adopted budget.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
The General Fund is almost totally supported by general taxes and accounts for the basic municipal
functions of police, fire, street maintenance, parks maintenance, etc. In addition, this fund is used
to finance temporary cash flow shortfalls in other funds, to provide a contingency account, to
provide operating transfers to the employee benefits, health, parks and recreation, airport, and
outdoor sports complex funds, when needed, and to meet special project needs for economic
development and other purposes approved by the City Council.
INTRODUCTION (cont.)
The revenues for this fund are as follows:
SOURCE
AMOUNT
% OF TOTAL
FUND
%
CHANGE
Property Taxes 2,875,980 7.3% 8.6%
Sales Tax 13,250,000 33.7% 1.1%
Franchise Taxes 5,287,854 13.5% 4.6%
Other Taxes 480,127 1.2% 63.7%
Licenses & Permits 2,257,577 5.7% 2.6%
Public Safety Grants 389,400 1.0% 50.0%
Public Service Fees 79,060 0.2% -18.4%
Fines & Forfeitures 406,654 1.0% 51.6%
Lease and Rental 294,194 0.7% 1.7%
Miscellaneous 867,030 2.2% 48.5%
Internal Service charges 1,343,783 3.4% 1.6%
Motor Fuel Tax Transfer 1,900,000 4.8% 11.8%
Recreational MJ Sales Tax 528,054 1.3% -25.0%
Sales Tax Transfers 5,023,198 12.8% 1.4%
Use Tax 4,300,000 10.9% 0.0%
39,282,911 100.0% 4.0%
Sales and Use Tax represents 44.6% of the total General Fund budget; therefore, the assumptions
of growth in this revenue can have a significant impact on the amount of funds projected to be
available for payroll, equipment, and capital improvement projects.
Franchise Taxes represent 13.5% of the total General Fund budget. Each 1% change in franchise
tax receipts equals approximately $46,100 in revenue.
The Property Tax, which is the next most important revenue source, represents 7.3% of the General
Fund.
USER CHARGES
Projected sewer, water and solid waste revenues included in this budget are based on activity from
the year ending June 30, 2026 and projected rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Residential and commercial water charges are to increase 15% the first billing in July of 2026.
Sewer charges are to increase 3% the first billing in July of 2026 and the residential solid waste
and recycling charges are to increase 5% the first billing in July of 2026.
INTRODUCTION (cont.)
DEBT SERVICE
A summary of the city's outstanding bonded debt and its anticipated sources of repayment are
included along with detailed schedules of debt service requirements in the appendices. Total debt
service payments during the coming fiscal year will be $9,609,930. Debt service is paid from
specific revenue sources designated for that purpose in this budget.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Projects (or phases of projects) as set out in the Capital Improvement Plan recently adopted by the
City Council are included in this budget to the extent funding is available and planning procedures
have been completed.
A parks / storm water sales tax was extended April 2018 and will provide funding for the parks
and storm water projects included in the Capital Improvement Program. However, these projects
have not been included in this budget but are included in project length budgets.
CONCLUSION
In preparing the annual operating budget, the City Staff and I continue our commitment to the
community. This budget reflects the importance of sustaining and developing our City, while
spending tax incentive funds as promised. Throughout the budget process we have identified
necessary spending increases, and requested our teams to budget expenditures reflective of the
projected revenues. I am pleased that our team was able to prioritize and met the challenge of
holding expenditures while supporting staff with pay plan increases aligning expenditures with
revenues. The efforts resulted in a budget that reflects more efficient operations, effective cost
controls and successful cost recovery strategies.
With the dedication of City Staff and City Councils continued support, we are confident we can
continue to deliver outstanding services to our citizens. We look forward to the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Kenneth Haskin Lisa Mills
City Manager Finance Director
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FEE SCHEDULE
July 1, 2026
Fees are non-refundable, unless an application is canceled by the City or the applicant. Upon receipt of written
notification of cancelling an application, the applicant will receive a refund of any amount paid which exceeds
the cost incurred by the City in processing and reviewing the application to date.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION FEES
Administrative Relief (25-13)
$86.00 application fee per section
Annexation
$155.00 application fee + recording fee
Board Of Appeals (7-8)
$173.00 application fee
CBD Design Standards Approval
No fee
Certificate Of Appropriateness
No fee
Exception (25-13)
$86.00 application fee per section
License And Indemnity
$59.00 application fee + recording fee
Local Historic District Designation (30-74)
$155.00 application fee
Local Historic Landmark Designation (30-74)
$155.00 application fee
Rezoning / Special Use Permit (30-104)
$155.00 application fee + $92.00 if rezoning to Planned Development (PD) + Recording fee if Special
Use Permit
Variance Board Of Adjustment (30-30)
$86.00 application fee per section
Vacation Of Right-Of-Way Or Easement (25-308)
$181.00 application fee + recording fee
Envelopes
$3.00 per adjacent property owner if not included with Application. This applies to Administrative
Relief, Exception, Rezoning, Special Use Permit and Variance.
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PERMIT AND LICENSE FEES
GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS
Carnival/Circus (15-3a)
$40.00/event
Caterer Temporary (5-12 & 5-54k/l)
Temporary - $10.50/day
Temporary 50 day maximum - $525.00
Temporary Unlimited per year - $1,050.00
Construction Trades (15-491)
$51.00/year per trade license certificate
Downtown Mobile Vending
$100.00/month for 15 days or less per month
$150.00/month for 16 days or more per month
Fireworks (11-42)
Public Display no charge
Retailer $10.00 + $1.00/$1,000 of gross receipts over $10,000
Wholesaler - $10.00 + $1.00/$1,000 of gross receipts over $10,000
Huckster/Hawker/Peddler/Traveler/Transient (15-3b)
$25.00/month
Liquor Temporary (5-60)
$10.50/day
Outdoor Music Venue (15-607)
Actual city expense for utilities, employee overtime wages, damages, materials
Sidewalk Cafe (24-152 to 24-157)
$25.00/month
Special Event (15-602)
$110.00 application fee + actual cost of property damages, utilities, materials, employee overtime wages
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BUILDING PERMITS (7-6)
Demolition (7-381)
$90.00 (flat fee)
New Construction and Additions
0 - 1,000 sq ft = $ .136 per sq ft ($88.00 minimum)
1,000 sq ft 2,500 sq ft = $144.00 + $.136 per sq ft for area over 1,000 sq ft
2,501 sq ft 10,000 sq ft $289.00 + $.136 per sq ft for area over 2,500 sq ft
Over 10,000 sq ft = $535.50 + $.136 per sq ft for area over 10,000 sq ft
Re-Inspection Fees (7-38(8))
$34.00 per inspection after the first two (2) inspections
Remodeling
$0 - $3,000 = $ 88.00
$3,001 - $10,000 = $143.00 + $3.60 each additional $1,000 (next $7,000)
$10,001 - $50,000 = $171.00 + $2.60 each additional $1,000 (next $40,000)
$50,001 - $100,000 = $232.00 + $1.57 each additional $1,000 (next $50,000)
Over $100,000 = $281.00 + $1.05 each additional $1,000 (over $100,000)
Signs and Billboards (25-136)
Sign = $ 78.00
Billboard = $ 60.00
Miscellaneous
Commercial driveway = $ 86.00
Residential driveway = $ 74.50
Driveway with culvert = $115.50
Fence (25-159) = $ 86.00
Mobile home park license (27-24) = $ 44.00 (to operate)
Mobile home park permit (27-23) = $ 46.00 (to construct, alter, extend any mobile home park)
Mobile home re-inspection = $ 34.60
Retaining wall (25-196) = $115.50
Generator = $112.00
Sidewalk
= $ 74.50
ELECTRICAL PERMITS
$ 4.40 per circuit
$ 34.60 per service
$ 39.00 minimum permit charge
ROW/EXCAVATION (24-109)
$ 63.00 excavation with no pavement cut
$115.50 excavation with pavement cut
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (24-192)
$115.50 per small wireless facility
$578.50 per installation, modification, or replacement of a utility pole
$173.25 per collocation of a small wireless facility to a city utility pole
FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT (12-44)
$ 59.00 development in the floodplain
$ 59.00 development in the floodway
MECHANICAL PERMITS (7-127(6))
$ 28.00 per appliance
$127.00 for gas piping
$ 23.00 to move meter
$ 46.00 minimum permit charge
PLUMBING PERMITS
$ 46.00 minimum permit charge + $2.20 per fixture
$ 34.60 cut wye into sewer main
$ 23.00 backflow preventer
SANITARY SEWER PERMITS (25-81)
Private Sewage Disposal System
$ 34.60 single family
$ 57.00 multifamily, commercial, and industrial
Sewer Connection for Parcel Outside the Boundaries of a Sewer District (25-279)
$266.00 per building served
Sewer Main Connection (25-279(h)(5))
$525.00 (flat fee)
Sewer Service if Producing Industrial Wastes
$ 34.60 residential or commercial building sewer permit
$ 39.00 industrial building sewer permit
Sewer Tap Fees (25-281(4)(e))
Prices below are a DEPOSIT ONLY and assume no additional construction costs including pavement repair.
If additional costs are incurred, following completion of work, cost adjustments will be made and an invoice
for the balance will be issued to the contractor. Cost estimates may be provided upon request.
¾ water tap = $2,500.00
1 = $3,000.00
1 ½ = $3,500.00
2 = $4,000.00
3 = $9,010.00
4 & larger = $ 0.373 per est. gallon/day of volume for new connector
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WATER TAP PERMITS (25-282 & 29-247)
Prices below are a DEPOSIT ONLY and assume no additional construction costs including pavement repair.
If additional costs are incurred, following completion of work, cost adjustments will be made and an invoice
for the balance will be issued to the contractor. Cost estimates may be provided upon request.
Water Service Installation Fees
5/8 service line = $1,600.00
3/4 service line = $1,700.00 3/4 service line w/PRV = $1,800.00
1 = $1,800.00 1 w/PRV = $1,950.00
1 1/2 = $3,000.00
2 = $4,000.00 2 w/PRV = $4,500.00
OVER 2 Deposit
OVER 2 w/ PRV Deposit
Non-metered
Fire Service Line (any size)
=
=
=
$4,000.00
$4,500.00
$1,800.00
INSPECTION FEES (25-356)
Infrastructure Improvements / Relocations / Modifications
(STREETS, WATER, SANITARY SEWER, AND PUBLIC STORM WATER)
Actual Inspection Costs
PLAN REVIEW FEES (25-356)
Plan Review Deposit due at time building plans are submitted for review:
$ 92.00 = electronic plan review submittal
$115.50 = paper plan review submittal
Commercial Building
New construction and additions: $92.00 + $0.07 per sq. ft.
Remodels: $ 92.00 + 0.21% of the cost of construction
Residential Building
New construction and additions: $92.00 + $0.07 per sq. ft.
Subdivision Plat (25-318 & 25-321)
$23.00 per lot ($230.00 minimum) + recording fee (cannot be e-filed)
Stormwater Management (23-6(15) and 23-7)
Grading/fill permit: $121.00
Stormwater permit: $243.00
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL
(includes applicable County credit card fee)
RECORDING FEES*
18 x 24 = $46.00 first page, $25.00 for each additional page
24 x 36
8.5 x 11
=
=
$71.00 first page, $25.00 for each additional page
$25.00 first page, $3.00 for each additional page
E-file (Simplifile)= $5.50 per document + recording fee
* Recording fees are set by the Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds Office and are subject to change.
PRINT FEES
Size Color Black/White
8.5 x 11 $ 1.30 $ .10
8.5 x 14 $ 1.95 $ .10
11 x 17 $ 2.60 $ .33
2 x 3 $ 15.60 $ 3.90
3 x 4 $ 26.00 $ 6.50
TRANSACTION FEES
Transaction Fees*
*fees set by third-party
credit card company
and subject to change
Credit/debit card
IVR (phone) credit/debit card
E-checks
IVR E-checks
3.75% of amount; $1.95 min
3.75% of amount; $1.95 min; + $.50
$1.95
$2.45
Return Payment Fee includes auto-pay, ACH, DC/CC,
check, e-check
$25.00
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
LICENSE FEES
Landlord License (15-379)
One (1) - five (5) units = $ 55.00 (renewable annually on anniversary date of initial issuance)
Six (6) or more units = $110.00 (renewable annually on anniversary date of initial issuance)
Business Licenses
License Tax for Certain Occupations Businesses and Trades (15-3) $40.00
Tax Schedule for Business License Gross Sales (15-73 and 15-78)
(1) Gross sales less than $10,000.00. Where the annual gross sales of such licensee derived from
his business, occupation or calling have amounted to less than $10,000.00 during the year for
which the license was issued, the sum of $10.00.
(2) Gross sales more than $10,000.00. Where the annual gross sales of such licensee derived from
his business, occupation or calling have amounted to more than $10,000.00 during the year for
which the license was issued, the sum of $10.00 for the first $10,000.00 and $1.00 for each
$1,000.00 or fractional part thereof in excess of $10,000.00.
Pawnbrokers (15-168 and 15-169) $40.00
Taxicab Business License (15-232) $40.00.
Convalescent, Nursing Or Boarding Home, License Fee (15-295) $42.00.
Vending Machine Operation Of Cigarettes Registration (15-319 and 15-320)
(1) Registration Fee. $1.00 for each place of business
(2) Occupation License Tax. $1.50 per every 1,000 cigarettes sold
Private Security Patrol License (15-424) $4.00
Adult Business License (15-515)
Adult entertainment business license $40.00
Managers license $40.00
Entertainers licenses $40.00
Servers license $40.00
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Liquor Licenses
Per State Statue, city liquor fees can be up to one and one-half of the state fee for the same license
Fees for Liquor License are required for each place of business, and license shall be paid annually
Manufactures of malt liquors (5-54b) $367.50
Distillers, manufacturers of intoxicating liquors (5-54c)
1. Manufacturers or microbreweries of beer containing alcohol in excess of five percent
by weight, $525.00
2. Wine or brandy manufacturers, not in excess of 18 percent of alcohol by weight for wine, or
not in excess of 34 percent for brandy, $315.00
Wholesalers and distributors of malt liquor (5-54d) $150.00
Wholesalers and distributors of liquor; delivery (5-54e)
1. Distributors or wholesalers of intoxicating liquor not in excess of 22 percent of alcohol
by weight, $300.00
2. Distributors or wholesalers of intoxicating liquors of all kinds, $750.00
3. Delivery of intoxicating liquor of all kinds and not included any other license, $52.50
Retailers of liquor by the drink not more than 5 percent and light wines (5-54f) $55.00
Retailers of liquor over 5 percent (5-54g) $450.00
Retailers of package liquor (5-54h) $150.00
Sunday sales (5-54i) $300.00
Wine tasting (5-54j) $37.50
Consumption liquor license (5-62) $300.00
License Renewal Late Fees
After:
30 days = 5%
60 days = 10%
90 days = 15%
120 days = 20%
150 days and after = 25%
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UTILITY BILLING
MISCELLANEOUS WATER FEES
Fire Hydrant Meter (29-253)
Deposit (Equipment + consumption) = $1,300.00 1 meter
$2,800.00 3 meter
User Fee (nonrefundable) = $47.00 per month
Water Service Disconnect/Reconnect Fees (29-214)
Disconnect Fee = $25.00
Reconnect Fee = $25.00
Reconnect after 4:30 pm = $25.00
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
FALSE ALARM FEES (15-676)
Alarm System Permit Fee $ 25.00
Annual Renewal Fee $ 25.00
Late Fee after 30 days $ 25.00
First Alarm No charge
Second Alarm $ 50.00
Third Alarm $ 75.00
Fourth Alarm $100.00
Fifth Alarm $150.00
Sixth Alarm $200.00
Seventh Alarm $250.00
Eighth Alarm $300.00
Each Additional Alarm $300.00
Each Alarm without a valid registration, $100.00 in addition to above alarm fee
Appeal Hearing $ 25.00 plus assessed fee
Reinstatement of Response Fee $ 50.00
Application for trial de novo $ 30.00
NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES (13-28(h))
Nuisance Abatement. $150.00 administrative cost plus actual cost of the abatement.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CEMETERY FEES (Ch. 9)
Grave Space Cost (9-32) $400.00
Title Transfer $75.00
Weekday Processing Fee (includes deeds and permits for services) $100.00
Weekend Processing Fee (includes deeds and permits for services) $150.00
Weekday/Holiday Grave Openings
Cremation $200.00
Weekend/Holiday Grave Openings
Cremation $400.00
Disinterments
Adult $350.00
Infant $100.00
Indigent Grave Openings (eligibility guidelines must be met)
Adult $ 65.00
Infant $ 20.00
Cremation $ 20.00
Mausoleum Fee $200.00
Impedements, Removal of any concrete walls or grave dividers that impede the opening of a
gravesite, $25.00 per hour plus cost of materials and supplies.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SOLID WASTE FEES
Residential Solid Waste Collection Fee (22-38)
$29.69 per month per dwelling + fuel surcharge, if applicable.
Additional 64-gallon solid waste container and/or 96-gallon recycling container,
$59.39 per month
Residential Solid Waste Fuel Surcharge (22-30)
The monthly solid waste collection fee for residential customers shall be increased when the
previous month's average per gallon diesel fuel price exceeds $3.75. The charge will be increased
by 25 percent of the difference between the previous month's average per gallon diesel fuel price
and $3.75. All surcharges will be rounded up to the next cent average per gallon diesel fuel costs
will be the average of the Midwest Region Index as published by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Waste Hauler Disposal Fees (22-30)
Disposing less than 20 tons of solid waste per week at the Citys Transfer Station
$90.00 per ton + fuel surcharge, if applicable.
Disposing 20 tons or more of solid waste per week at the Citys Transfer Station
$83.55 per ton + fuel surcharge, if applicable.
Unsecured load fee $25.00
Waste Hauler Fuel Surcharge - The charge per ton of solid waste will be increased when the
previous month's average per gallon diesel fuel price exceeds $3.75. The charge per ton will
be increased by 100 percent of the difference between the previous month's average per
gallon diesel fuel price and $3.75. All surcharges will be rounded up to the next cent.
Average per gallon diesel fuel costs will be the average of the Midwest Region Index as
published by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Transfer Station
$90.00/ton for disposal of trash, limbs and/or brush with a $25.00 minimum
White Goods (Appliances) = $25.00 ea.
Special Pick-ups and Specialty Charges
Wednesday Special Pick-up
Bags, boxes, furniture, large items, appliances, compost bags and/or limbs = $ 25.00
Special Pickups over 10 min. $ 1.66/minute additional charge
Christmas Trees $ 15.00
City Compost Bags $ 15.00 (5 count, includes pickup)
Riverboat Pick-up
Trip Fee $35.00
Riverboat Trash Pickup $ 1.66/minute
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FEES (29-35)
Waste Hauler Permit Fee $60 annually
Sludge Disposal Fee $0.33 per gallon
After Hours Fee = $100 for dumping outside of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday,
in addition to $0.33 per gallon
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