Council works through possible budget cuts and property tax limit at special work session
June 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
The council spent about two and a half hours on unresolved items in the fiscal 2026-27 budget, including Hive Pass, police drones and equipment, Park Rangers, a third Community Health Access Team and tree maintenance. No votes were taken; updated revenue figures were pending, with a June 22 deadline to set the property tax increase limit.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Fiscal year 2026-27 budget: unresolved issues follow-up
Discussed
Jennifer Bruno said the council had until June 22 to set the property tax increase limit and that updated new-growth figures looked favorable but were not final. Members weighed the combined effect of a property tax increase and utility rate increases, and whether any savings should reduce the increase or build fund balance. They worked through possible cuts or changes: Hive Pass (cost, low use, a possible UTA-run model), a one-year pause of the Landscape Exchange Program, delaying the police drone program by five months, police cameras and equipment, a 50 percent cut to the police leadership development program, Park Ranger and Public Lands staffing, the food microgrant program, a third Community Health Access Team, the IMS Innovation Program, urban trails and the Washington Park septic project, National League of Cities membership, remaining golf subsidy ($500,000 tied to ESCO debt) and about $136,000 for tree maintenance. Members requested legislative intents and follow-up information, including from Council Members Puy, Young and Petro. No votes were taken.
Item 2 · Taxes and fees
Tentative property tax impact schedule, fiscal year 2026-27
Discussed
Council Member Puy said the item was posted as state law requires and that the schedule was online. No discussion is recorded.
What residents said
Property tax increaseUtility ratesHive PassPark RangersPolice drone program