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John Whitmire: “Studies have shown the real cost of the administration of…”

Featuring: John Whitmire, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Houston | Texas

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Mayor Whitmire on FIFA, Budget Vote, And Plant Fire | 901 Bagby: Inside the Mayor's Office | Ep. 12

Published | Video Starts at 02:31

Houstonians recognized it. Yes, we have a $5 administration fee for solid waste, but that's been discussed for years and we went the smallest amount possible using an administrative fee, which Studies have shown the real cost of the administration of solid waste is like six and a half dollars. But we didn't want to go there. We went a reasonable $5. It will not increase and will not become a garbage fee until city Council discusses it. (02:31–02:37)

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Asserts that studies indicate the real cost of solid waste administration is approximately $6.50.

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