Sherman Powell
137:08 - 137:31
“At that meeting, the city estimated labor costs are over $4,122 for the season. The city estimated water and dumpster fees to be $1,234 for the season. These numbers have likely gone up with the increase, but the new number has not been broken down and presented to the council. The labor utility costs presented in April were very high, and now the overall cost increased by over 18%.”
- Speaker
- Sherman Powell
- Timestamp
- 137:08 – 137:31
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- November 4, 2026
From the transcript
At that meeting, the city estimated labor costs are over $4,122 for the season. The city estimated water and dumpster fees to be $1,234 for the season. These numbers have likely gone up with the increase, but the new number has not been broken down and presented to the council. The labor utility costs presented in April were very high, and now the overall cost increased by over 18%. The skill level of the task list is arguably low.
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