Holladay council adopts tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget with no property tax increase, 6-0; hears two street vacations and clean energy program
May 7, 2026, 6:05 p.m. · Temporary City Council Chambers, 3330 South 1300 East, Millcreek
On May 7 the council voted 6-0 to adopt tentative fiscal 2026-27 budgets and set a June 4 hearing; the budget proposes no property tax increase, a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment and about $310,000 increases each for police and public works contracts. Hearings were held on two street vacations and the Utah Community Clean Energy Program, with no votes recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Public hearing
Public hearing: street vacation on Hillsden Drive
No action
The proposal reduces the right-of-way from 65 feet to 50 feet, using a portion of an already encroached travel lane. The Planning Commission supported it with recommendations. Council Member Gray asked whether the applicant mistakenly believed the area was theirs. No public comment; no vote.
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: street vacation on Bunkerhill Road
No action
The proposal vacates an unused portion of right-of-way to be added to the applicants' property. Staff found it compliant with city code and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Two residents spoke; one supported it. No vote.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: Utah Community Clean Energy Program
No action
Five communities have adopted the ordinance, and Council Member Quinn believes it would benefit the city. One resident urged support. No vote.
Item VII · Budget
Resolution 2026-12: tentative 2026-27 budgets and June 4 hearing
Approved · 6-0
No property tax increase is proposed and a future increase may be needed because sales tax growth is back to historic levels. Staffing changes convert a part-time judicial assistant (caseload up almost 18%) and a part-time inspector to full-time. Priority projects are the City Hall seismic retrofit and the Spring Lane park.
- Budget$310,000
- Budget$310,000
Item VIII · Roads and utilities
City manager report: seismic retrofit earmark
Discussed
Federal funding for the retrofit was approved but work already underway could make the city ineligible; staff is seeking an exemption and, if none, the funds may go to other mitigation work. No amount was stated.
What residents said
Right-of-way vacationClean energy program
One speaker urged support for the clean energy program; neighbors spoke on the Bunkerhill Road vacation, with one supporting it. Library report.