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Mona City adopts tentative FY2027 budget, sets public hearing for June 23
Summary
The Mona City Council adopted a tentative FY2027 budget May 26, citing no planned tax-rate increase for 2027, bond payments totaling $314,875, and a $10,000 projected shortfall in the garbage fund tied to spring cleanup costs; a public hearing was scheduled for June 23 at 7 p.m.
Mona City Council on May 26 adopted the tentative FY2027 budget and set a public hearing on the tentative budget for June 23 at 7:00 p.m.
City staff told the council they are not planning any tax-rate increase for FY2027 but expect to propose fee-schedule adjustments (for example, to community-center and garbage fees) to address operating shortfalls. Staff said recent cleanup activity and an unexpected dump bill of about $3,300, together with spring-cleanup costs of roughly $6,200, have left the garbage fund about $10,000 short of breaking even.
Staff presented projected bond payments for 2027 totaling $314,875, including: $8,000 for a water-conservation bond; $11,525 for the city building; $247,000 for sewer bond payments; $42,650 for a water-related bond; and $5,700 for an additional water bond item noted in the budget presentation. Council discussed sewer repairs and the need for membrane replacements at the treatment plant and agreed the tentative budget can be adjusted before the final adoption.
Council approved the tentative budget by motion and voice vote; staff reiterated that the tentative adoption permits amendments before the final budget is adopted at a later meeting. Council also set the public hearing required by state law for June 23 at 7 p.m.
What to expect next: staff will return with proposed fee-schedule changes and any amendments necessary before final adoption. The council indicated it will continue to prioritize infrastructure maintenance while avoiding tax increases in the near term.
