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Council reviews 2026 budget proposals: EMS equipment, fireworks alternatives, animal control and wastewater costs
Summary
Staff presented department-level budget proposals and requests for FY2026, covering first-responder equipment and radios, a possible drone show alternative to fireworks, the end of the animal-control contract, a proposed increase to the Brigham City fire contract, and rising wastewater equipment costs.
City staff and department heads walked the Perry City Council through tentative budget requests and operational asks for fiscal year 2026 during a council discussion Thursday.
First responders: Monica (first-responder lead) said recent equipment purchases have already been used in the field and requested modest increases to supplies and maintenance accounts. "Just in the month of April, we were able to use it as an AED for some patients that we were actively performing CPR on," Monica said, referring to a recently purchased monitor/AED. She requested an increase in equipment-supplies and maintenance and one additional handheld radio after a county radio migration left the department with only two working handheld units.
Administration and community development: Finance staff (Sean and Shanna) described modest administrative increases — about $38,000 proposed for building grounds and new tables/chairs and $6,000 estimated for election costs (subject to the number of registered voters). Community development staff noted the city received a tourism grant for a Mountain View Bike Park project and discussed the potential need to replace the traditional fireworks display. Staff said a professional fireworks quote is about $11,000 and a drone show alternative is about $15,000; staff noted drone shows can be partially offset with sponsorships and that new nearby development may limit locations for mortar-style fireworks.
Animal control and public safety contracts: The city’s animal-control contract is ending; budget planning includes $3,250 to cover temporary boarding or equipment while a new solution is developed. Staff also reported the Brigham City fire contract will increase in the coming year; staff said the contract increase is $88,000 and that the total contract would be about $125,000 for the coming year.
Wastewater and capital needs: Wastewater staff flagged a large increase in parts costs for plant equipment. One supplier’s replacement chains and components, historically tens of thousands, were quoted at roughly $150,000 for a full set this year. Staff said the plant needs better staffing coverage and is evaluating hiring a third role (plant manager/operator/tech) to ensure consistent oversight. Council members asked staff to return with more cost and staffing detail.
Other items: The council discussed grants, the gun-range operations budget and city‑hall capital reserves for building repairs. Staff said they will hold a May 15 work session on the budget and a May 22 public hearing ahead of final hearings later in June.
Why it matters: The items discussed represent near-term choices that will shape next year’s operating budget and capital needs — from emergency medical equipment and radios to wastewater reliability and how the city stages public events.
