Official and economic references are receiving reports and statistics warning of a sharp decline in municipal revenues in various Lebanese regions, in light of the escalation of operational expenses and the inability of funds transferred from the state to cover the increasing burdens.
In an attempt to secure additional financial resources to ensure their continuity and ability to provide services, several municipal councils are seeking to enhance the collection of rental value and fees imposed on citizens.
This trend comes at a time when the concerned authorities are studying the possibility of imposing a new fee allocated for waste on citizens in the next stage. This step, if approved, will entail additional burdens and new amounts that will increase the burden of bills and fees incurred by citizens for the benefit of municipalities.
