Riverton council adopts $44 million fiscal year budget with more than a third funded by grants

The Riverton City Council on June 16 adopted Resolution 1557, approving a $44 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2026. City Administrator Mr. Butterfield told the council that nearly 37% of the budget — about $16.7 million — is proposed to be covered by grants.

The council opened a public hearing on the proposed budget, offered the public an opportunity to speak and closed the hearing with no members of the public addressing the body. After brief discussion and praise for staff work on budget preparation, Councilman Eric Carr moved to adopt the resolution; Councilmember Rebecca Brothers seconded the motion and the council voted in favor.

Why it matters: the budget sets Riverton’s spending priorities and capital projects for the coming year. Mr. Butterfield said the city pursues competitive grants aggressively and that grants make the remainder of local funds go farther. Council members thanked department staff for a multimonth budget process that began in February.

Key details confirmed at the meeting include: • Total budget: $44,000,000 (for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027). • Grants: about 37% of the budget (approximately $16.7 million) proposed to come from grant funding, including grants that require matching funds for some projects. • Process: staff presented a digital workbook with details; state statute allows the council 24 hours after the public hearing to adopt the budget and the council moved to adopt within that timeframe.

Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the staff’s work to identify grant opportunities and maintain balanced budgets. The council did not amend the proposal at the meeting. The council recorded its approval during the meeting and the budget will be implemented in the coming fiscal year.