North Ogden council adopts budget amendment, fee schedule changes and temporary land‑use restriction; approves Family Promise contract

The North Ogden City Council unanimously approved a package of actions Thursday night that amended the city’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget, updated the city fee schedule, temporarily restricted new massage establishments while planning work continues, and approved a short‑term contract allowing Family Promise continued use of the old public works building.

Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑21 amending the 2025–26 budget after the Utah State Tax Commission declined to certify the city’s proposed property tax increase. City staff told the council the certified tax revenue available to the city is $3,006,000, down from the $3,147,000 the city had planned for, creating a $141,000 gap that the amendment addresses by increasing the planned use of fund balance to balance the budget for the year.

Why it matters: the change was required when the state did not certify the city’s proposed increase, forcing an immediate adjustment to ensure a balanced budget for the fiscal year. City staff said they will continue seeking revenue and expenditure adjustments and return with a more comprehensive midyear list in December.

At the public hearing before the vote, resident John…