The South Ogden City Council will meet Aug. 4, 2026, to consider adopting the FY2027 final budget, a move that includes a proposed 10.30% increase to the city's portion of property taxes. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, will include public hearings to gather community feedback on the budget and the tax rate increase.
Budget and Tax Details
The proposed budget, which has been available for public inspection since July 23, 2026, is currently balanced between revenues and expenses. However, city staff warned that any future changes to expenditures could require appropriations from retained earnings.
Legislative Action
The City of South Ogden announced that the council will consider Resolution 26-21 to adopt the budget for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The council will also hold a public hearing to receive and consider comments on the proposed tax increase.
Earlier Fiscal Discussions
The current budget discussions follow several months of fiscal planning. During a work session on June 2, 2026, the council instructed staff to add a mule and an ambulance to the FY2027 budget and requested the addition of one additional police officer to the budget. The council also directed staff to increase garbage rates due to rising costs from Republic Services, the city's garbage hauler.
Recent Council Activity
In prior sessions, the council addressed various municipal needs. On June 16, 2026, the council held a work session to discuss the FY2027 interim budget and potential water restrictions. This followed a June 2, 2026, meeting where the council approved an interlocal agreement with Weber County for heavy rescue team services.
Resource Management
The city's long-term planning includes managing water usage and landscaping. At a meeting on Jan. 7, 2025, the council discussed landscaping requirements, with staff instructed to develop an ordinance requiring a percentage of live material rather than just rock. Additionally, during a June 2, 2026, meeting, the council discussed water conservation and requested that culinary and secondary water usage levels be changed to match.
Meeting Information
The meeting on Aug. 4, 2026, will be held at the South Ogden City Hall council chambers. Residents may participate in the public hearing virtually via Zoom or view a live stream on the city's YouTube channel, though no comments will be accepted through the YouTube stream.
