Ogden sets tentative FY2027 budget, proposes 2.18% COLA and staff changes; public hearing set for June 16

The Ogden City Council on June 2 adopted the tentative FY2027 budget and scheduled a final public hearing for June 16, after a staff presentation that walked council through departmental line items, personnel changes and capital priorities.

Budget staff summarized policy proposals embedded in the tentative budget: no proposed property‑tax increase (the city will use the county certified tax rate when available); a recommended 2.18% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all employees; up to 4% merit increases for non‑sworn employees (performance‑based) and a 4% step increase for sworn fire and police tied to anniversary dates. The tentative budget proposes eliminating 10 positions and adding seven, yielding a net FTE reduction to about 698.

Glenn (budget staff) highlighted a $37.8 million capital program for the coming year funded from a mix of lease revenue, enterprise funds, grants and bonds. He also described the schedule A/A1 amendment process and explained that any final changes would be reflected at adoption after the public hearings.

Council members asked technical questions about how the county’s certified tax rate can produce differing taxpayer bills and whether mid‑year adjustments are needed; staff described the state’s revenue‑driven system and contingencies built into the proposed numbers.

The council voted to adopt the tentative budget and set the public hearing for June 16. Staff will publish the line‑item materials and present department‑level details at the scheduled hearings.