Budget work session reviews fiscal 2027 staffing requests and proposed property tax impact schedule; no action
May 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
In a special budget work session, Mayor Jared Gray read the proposed property tax impact schedule, noting the tentative budget includes a property tax increase for public safety, and staff reviewed employee position requests in the tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget. No figures are in the minutes. Council Member Rich Wood was excused though recorded voting yes on adjournment.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Rich Wood).
Residents raised property tax increase for public safety.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on May 19, 2026: Council approves Ivory Homes memorandum with edits, Flagship Homes agreement and start of fire service withdrawal; denies lot standards ordinance 5-0
The next one was on June 2, 2026: Council pledges sales taxes for Redevelopment Agency bonds 3-1, sells city land at $2.07 a square foot and pulls Horizon plan after residents object
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Property tax impact schedule | Discussed |
| Tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget: employee requests | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.A · Taxes and fees
Property tax impact schedule
Discussed
Mayor Gray read the proposed property tax impact schedule; the tentative budget includes a proposed property tax increase for public safety. No schedule figures appear in the minutes.
Item 2.B · Budget
Tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget: employee requests
Discussed
Staff reviewed requested positions, department priorities and financial impacts; council members asked questions and gave direction. No figures are stated.
What residents said
Property tax increase for public safety