Ogden council adopts $3.6 million budget amendment, fire code changes; compensation commission ordinance fails 3-3
November 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden (City Council Chambers)
The council adopted a $3,598,350 budget amendment, flood hazard regulations, and fire alarm and fire code amendments, all 6-0. A community renewable energy agreement with Rocky Mountain Power passed 5-1, and an ordinance creating an Elected Officials Compensation Commission failed on a 3-3 tie. The snow removal parking item was struck from the agenda.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| FY2023-2024 budget amendment: EV charging stations, fleet revenue and other items | Approved · 6-0 |
| Flood hazard regulations | Approved · 6-0 |
| Fire alarm amendments | Approved · 6-0 |
| Fire code and property maintenance code amendments | Approved · 6-0 |
| Community Renewable Energy Program Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power | Approved · 5-1 |
| Elected Officials Compensation Commission | Denied · 3-3 |
| Snow removal parking amendments | No action |
| Ogden Trails Network Committee appointment | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 6.a · Budget
FY2023-2024 budget amendment: EV charging stations, fleet revenue and other items
Approved · 6-0
After a public hearing the council adopted Ordinance 2023-60 amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget by $3,598,350 for EV charging stations, fleet revenue and various other items.
- Budget$3.60 million
- Ordinance 2023-60
Item 7.a · City code
Flood hazard regulations
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance 2023-61 amending the municipal code on flood hazard regulations, as forwarded by the Planning Commission.
- Ordinance 2023-61
Item 8.b · Public safety
Fire alarm amendments
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance 2023-63, which sets procedures and costs for negligent, false and nuisance fire alarms.
- Ordinance 2023-63
Item 8.c · Public safety
Fire code and property maintenance code amendments
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Ordinance 2023-64, adopting the International Fire Codes and the International Property Maintenance Code and amending the section on appeals.
- Ordinance 2023-64
Item 9.a · Contract
Community Renewable Energy Program Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
Approved · 5-1
The council adopted Resolution 2023-21 authorizing the mayor to sign a Community Renewable Energy Program Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power and deliver it to the Community Renewable Energy Agency. It passed 5-1.
- Resolution 2023-21
Item 9.b · City code
Elected Officials Compensation Commission
Denied · 3-3
Ordinance 2023-65 would have established an Elected Officials Compensation Commission. The vote was tied 3-3 and the ordinance was not adopted.
- Ordinance 2023-65
Item 8.a · City code
Snow removal parking amendments
No action
Proposed Ordinance 2023-62 on snow removal parking requirements (Section 10-5-21) was struck through on the amended agenda and no action was taken. It was adopted Jan. 9, 2024.
Item 5.a · Appointment
Ogden Trails Network Committee appointment
Approved · 6-0
The council approved the appointment of Luis Diaz to the Ogden Trails Network Committee.
Presentation
Joint work session topics
Discussed
The 4 p.m. work session covered a city sustainability plan, Union Station centennial celebration, a proposed vacation of the northern portion of 3rd Street between Porter and Jefferson avenues, Business Depot Ogden lease revenue ordinance amendments, a Municipal Building Authority parking reserve budget amendment and water and sewer improvements for the Ya Ya Foods expansion.