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Staff proposes $8 million reallocation for Kiesl building, All Abilities Park and $2.5M set‑aside for Union Station; rebate to fund youth scholarships
Summary
City staff proposed a budget opening to reallocate $8,000,000 toward acquisition of the Kiesl building, an All Abilities Park and a $2.5 million set‑aside for a future Union Station, and proposed using a Rocky Mountain Power Watts Smart rebate to fund a youth scholarship program.
City staff proposed a budget opening at the South Ogden City Council work session that would reallocate $8,000,000 previously held in the city's allocator to three uses: purchase of the Kiesl building, construction of an All Abilities Park, and a $2.5 million set‑aside for a future Union Station project.
A city staff presenter identified in the meeting as Justin said the $8,000,000 represents items returned to the allocator during adoption of the FY26 budget and that the budget-opening ordinance would restore funding for the three projects. He told councilors the total ordinance amount does not change; the proposal reallocates where funds are assigned within the budget.
Justin said the packet was updated after transmission to recognize two additional items in the grants fund: a $12,500 payment from the Dental Park Foundation earmarked for Centennial Park maintenance, and a rebate from Rocky Mountain Power’s Watts Smart program tied to the Marshall White Center. He said the rebate will not increase the Marshall White Center construction account but instead is proposed to be set aside as a scholarship fund to help cover admission costs for qualifying youth ages 3 to 17. Justin said, "we received a a rebate from Rocky Mountain Power for a a Watts Smart rebate in relation to the building of the Marshall White Center... we're proposing we actually put that money aside to create a a a scholarship program type thing for youth ages 3 to 17 to help cover the cost of admissions for those that qualify."
Staff said the Centennial Park maintenance funds are an annual recognition of a fourth payment received last fiscal year and that any change will be reflected in the packet for the council’s regular meeting. Councilors asked questions and expressed support for directing the Watts Smart rebate toward scholarships. Staff said the ordinance and the staffing item discussed at the same meeting are scheduled for council action at the next regular meeting.
Ending: The budget-opening ordinance will appear on the council’s regular-meeting agenda next week for formal action; staff will incorporate the packet changes described to recognize the donation and rebate.
