January 28, 2004 by cityofgrfd

Local Government Aid (LGA) cuts for the City of Garfield

The City of Garfield will have its Local Government Aid (LGA) reduced by $5,149 in 2003 and another $5,149 in 2004, for a total cut of $10,298. That equals a 23.75% cut each year for 2003 and 2004 from the certified 2003 amount of $21,677. The Market Value Homestead Credit (MVHC) amount will not be reduced either year.

The city is not planning any reductions in services since there are not any non-essential services the city could identify. The city will need to absorb the loss from its reserves in the general budget.

January 1, 2003 by cityofgrfd

City to Increase Base Water Rate Effective January 1, 2003

Effective January 1, 2003, the City of Garfield’s base water rate will increase from $5.00/month to $6.00/month to help pay for necessary operation and maintenance of the city’s water system.