Provo council votes 7-0 for a 6% water rate increase and 4-3 to shift RAP tax arts funding
June 9, 2026, 11:30 a.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
The council voted 7-0 to adopt a 6% water rate increase in the FY27 budget and 4-3 to move $10,000 of RAP tax money from the library to arts grants. It also heard presentations on condominium liability, accessory dwelling units, the Lakeview Crossing term sheet and a Lakeview Walmart incentive.
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 |
|---|---|
| External accessory dwelling units | Discussed |
| Floodplain management standards | Discussed |
| Rezone at 5568 N Canyon Road (Arbors on the Avenue) | Discussed |
| State-approved Wildland Urban Interface map | Discussed |
| FY27 water rate increase | Approved · 7-0 |
| Solid waste code enforcement and noise exemption | Discussed |
| Year-end appropriations and transfers | Discussed |
| Utility transfers | Discussed |
| Parks and Recreation FY27 budget follow-up and RAP tax allocation | Approved · 4-3 |
| Proposed changes to FY27 budget ordinance | Discussed |
| Philo development term sheet for Lakeview Crossing | Discussed |
| Economic development incentive for Lakeview Walmart project | Discussed |
| Closed meeting | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Condominium development and liability considerations
Discussed
EDGE Homes presented on condominium development and associated liability considerations. Presentation only.
Item 2 · City code
External accessory dwelling units
Discussed
The council discussed external accessory dwelling units. Presentation only.
Item 3 · City code
Floodplain management standards
Discussed
Staff presented the floodplain ordinance (PLOTA20260185), set for the June 9 night meeting.
Item 4 · Zoning
Rezone at 5568 N Canyon Road (Arbors on the Avenue)
Discussed
Staff presented the rezone from MDR to Arbors on the Avenue (PRO-A10) (PLRZ20260076), set for the June 9 night meeting.
Item 5 · City code
State-approved Wildland Urban Interface map
Discussed
Staff presented a resolution adopting the state-approved WUI map (26-045), set for a future night meeting.
Item 6 · Taxes and fees
FY27 water rate increase
Approved · 7-0
Following the May 26 discussion, the council voted to adopt a 6% water rate increase in the FY27 budget.
Item 7 · City code
Solid waste code enforcement and noise exemption
Discussed
Staff presented an ordinance changing solid waste code enforcement and adding sanitation collection to the noise exemption (26-042); presentation only, set for a future night meeting.
Item 8 · Budget
Year-end appropriations and transfers
Discussed
Staff presented year-end appropriations and transfers in the General, Parks and Recreation capital improvement, Airport, Justice Court, Ice Arena and Golf Course funds for the year ending June 30, 2026 (26-043). Presentation only.
Item 9 · Budget
Utility transfers
Discussed
The council received a presentation on utility transfers (26-046).
Item 10 · Budget
Parks and Recreation FY27 budget follow-up and RAP tax allocation
Approved · 4-3
The council heard a follow-up on the Parks and Recreation budget, including the fee schedule, Recreation Center operations and capital projects. A motion eliminated a $10,000 RAP tax allocation designated for the Library and raised the Arts Grants allocation from $65,000 to $75,000. It passed 4-3, with Council Members Garrett, Whitlock and Whipple opposed.
- Budget$10,000
Item 11 · Budget
Proposed changes to FY27 budget ordinance
Discussed
Staff reviewed proposed changes to the FY27 budget ordinance (26-001). Presentation only.
Item 12 · Development
Philo development term sheet for Lakeview Crossing
Discussed
The council discussed a proposed Philo development term sheet for Lakeview Crossing (26-044). Presentation only.
Item 13 · Development
Economic development incentive for Lakeview Walmart project
Discussed
As the Redevelopment Agency governing board, the council heard a proposed economic development incentive for the Lakeview Walmart project (26-047). Presentation only.
Other
Closed meeting
Approved · 7-0
The council voted to close the meeting.