The City of Gassville like many other municipalities is not immune to financial challenges primarily driven by increased costs for employee healthcare, retirement benefits and the minimum wage.To compensate for these increases, the city council has approved returning to utilizing franchise fees, a practice discontinued during the 1990s following the passage of the county sales tax.
Mayor Jeff Braim says collection of the franchise fees will begin this month.
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For residents of Gassville, Mayor Braim explains the impact to those receiving these services.
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Braim says without other revenue streams, the council approved the franchise fees and will monitor the results.
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Again, questions may be directed to Gassville City Hall at 870-435-6439.
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