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Moab Council adopts final FY 2026–27 budget, approves two‑year CIP planning slate
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 04‑2026 to finalize the FY 2026–27 budget (roll call 4–1); staff emphasized a first year focused on planning and shovel‑ready design and a larger second‑year construction program that will likely require bonds and grant pursuit.
The Moab City Council voted to adopt the final fiscal year 2026–27 budget on May 12, approving Resolution 04‑2026 and setting the certified tax rate.
City staff summarized key elements: the general fund budget increased by about 5.2 percent compared with the current year, and enterprise funds (roads, sewer, stormwater, water, wrap tax and vehicle replacement) reflect targeted increases for maintenance and capital needs. Staff said the full CIP package — including water tank work, design for 100 West and 400 East street projects, bridge improvements on 300 South, overlays, MRAC equipment, Swany Park master planning and skate‑park design — results in a combined CIP (including enterprise projects) of roughly $19 million for the coming year.
“Next year part of getting the shovel‑ready projects going is so that we can apply for grants,” staff told the council, and added that a bonding package (staff estimated ~$15 million for property‑tax‑backed projects as part of a larger bond program) may be needed to move some construction forward.
Councilors asked for clearer public presentation of fund transfers and sources so residents can see which projects are supported by property tax, wrap tax, or enterprise transfers. During the hearing, council accepted public input and then voted to adopt the budget. On roll call the motion passed 4–1, with Councilor Caitlyn recorded in opposition.
Staff said the adopted budget is intended to be lean while positioning the city to pursue grants and prepare major projects for construction in year two. The council directed staff to refine CIP materials and return with more accessible summaries showing funding sources and proposed bond packaging before moving to construction approvals.
