Council backs a three-tier water rate structure on a 5-2 vote at work meeting
June 3, 2025, 1:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid)
The council voted 5-2 to include a three-tiered water rate structure, based on a 3.3% revenue increase, in the FY2026 budget; Council Members Katrice MacKay and Travis Hoban voted no. Members also previewed the city budget ordinance, retirement program changes, public safety impact fees, a chronic nuisance chapter and the Utah Valley HOME Consortium. A closed meeting followed a 6-0 vote to discuss the character or competency of an individual.
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 |
|---|---|
| Water rates | Approved · 5-2 |
| FY26 tentative budget amendments | Discussed |
| Provo City budget ordinance, $323,326,393 | Discussed |
| Employee retirement programs ordinance | Discussed |
| Public safety impact fees ordinance | Discussed |
| Constable appointment | Discussed |
| Provo Police Victim Services | Discussed |
| Golf cart and equipment leases | Discussed |
| Re-imagining code enforcement update | Discussed |
| Chronic Nuisance Chapter | Discussed |
| Utah Valley HOME Consortium participation | Discussed |
| Closed meeting | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Taxes and fees
Water rates
Approved · 5-2
Council Member George Handley moved to include a three-tiered rate structure based on a 3.3% revenue increase in the FY2026 budget. The motion passed 5-2.
- Revenue increase: 3.3%
- Structure: three tiers
Item 2 · Budget
FY26 tentative budget amendments
Discussed
Presentation of amendments to the tentative FY26 budget. Presentation only; no action taken.
Item 3 · Budget
Provo City budget ordinance, $323,326,393
Discussed
Preview of an ordinance adopting a Provo City Corporation budget of $323,326,393 for the year beginning July 1, 2025. To be heard at a future night meeting.
- Budget$323.3 million
Item 4 · City code
Employee retirement programs ordinance
Discussed
Preview of an ordinance amending city code on certain employee retirement programs. To be heard at a future night meeting.
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Public safety impact fees ordinance
Discussed
Preview of an ordinance amending city code on public safety impact fees. To be heard at a future night meeting.
Item 6 · Appointment
Constable appointment
Discussed
Preview of the appointment of Danny Mitchell as Provo City Constable; heard at that evening's meeting.
Item 7 · Public safety
Provo Police Victim Services
Discussed
Presentation on Provo Police Victim Services. Presentation only; no action taken.
Item 8 · Contract
Golf cart and equipment leases
Discussed
Preview of lease agreements with PNC Bank for 80 electric golf carts and with Zions Bank for golf course maintenance equipment, both for five years; heard that evening.
Item 10 · Other
Re-imagining code enforcement update
Discussed
Staff update on re-imagining code enforcement. Presentation only; no action taken.
Item 11 · City code
Chronic Nuisance Chapter
Discussed
Preview of an ordinance to enact a Chronic Nuisance Chapter in city code. To be heard at a future night meeting.
Item 12 · Other
Utah Valley HOME Consortium participation
Discussed
Preview of a resolution allowing Provo to participate in the Utah Valley HOME Consortium. To be heard at a future night meeting.
Other
Closed meeting
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Becky Bogdin moved to close the meeting to discuss the character or competency of an individual; the motion passed 6-0 with Council Member Katrice MacKay excused.