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Park City council approves assessments, bond authorization and budget form; all motions pass 7-0
Summary
During its July 8 meeting Park City council unanimously approved an ordinance levying special assessments, a resolution authorizing a bond/temporary-note sale, and a revenue-neutral-rate notice for the 2026 budget.
Votes at a glance from the July 8 Park City City Council meeting (all motions passed unanimously, 7-0):
- Approval of agenda: Motion by Troy Hill, second by Charlie Davidson. Voice vote: "Aye." Outcome: passed, tally 7-0.
- Consent agenda: Motion by Troy Hill, second by Charlie Davidson. Voice vote: "Aye." Outcome: passed, tally 7-0.
- Ordinance levying special assessments (described in the meeting as "ordinance number 1213-2025" as read): Larry Kliman of Ranson Financial explained that this ordinance levies special assessments against multiple subdivisions to finance sewer, water and street improvements and is one of the final steps before issuing bonds. Motion to approve the ordinance by Troy Hill; second by Jim (Schrader/Schreier). The council conducted a roll call: Jim (Schrader/Schreier) ' Aye; Terry Osborne ' Aye; Troy Hill ' Aye; Linda Westhoffer ' Aye; George Glover ' Aye; Charles (Swanky/Schwanke) ' Aye; Charlie Davidson ' Aye. Outcome: approved by roll call, tally recorded 7 yes, 0 no.
- Resolution authorizing offering for sale of 2025A general obligation bonds and 2025-1 temporary notes: Larry said the sale is expected in about one month and that bids will be presented to council when received. Motion to approve the resolution was moved (mover identified in the transcript) and seconded; voice vote: "Aye." Outcome: passed, tally 7-0.
- Sedgwick County notice of revenue neutral rate (RNR) intent form for the 2026 budget: Dee presented the completed form indicating the city intends to exceed the RNR for 2026 with a proposed mill levy of 42.902 (down 0.5 mills from last year's final 43.402). Motion by Terry Osborne to approve and authorize the finance director to submit the form; second by Troy Hill. Voice vote: "Aye." Outcome: passed, tally 7-0. The tax-rate hearing was set for Aug. 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the City Administration Building.
- Adjournment: Motion by Terry Osborne, second by Troy Hill; voice vote "Aye." Outcome: passed 7-0 and the meeting adjourned.
Notes: The ordinance to levy special assessments and the bond/temporary note resolution are connected: the ordinance levies assessments against benefiting properties and the resolution authorizes financing to cover the improvements. The transcript records unanimous approval for each item; specific ordinance and resolution numbers were read aloud during the meeting and are recorded here as spoken.
