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South Jordan adopts tentative FY2026–27 budget; city adds public‑safety positions and uses reserves for 911 costs
Summary
CFO Sunil Maidu presented a balanced tentative budget that adds 12 new positions (11 for police and fire), uses about $1.3 million of reserves for one‑time 911 costs, adds a park fee for capital and operations, and proposes no property tax‑rate increase. Council approved the tentative budget by roll call vote.
The South Jordan City Council adopted a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026–27 after a presentation by CFO Sunil Maidu. Maidu summarized the budget as balanced and said it reflects staff prioritization, investments in infrastructure and 12 new positions requested by departments — 11 of which are designated for police and fire services.
Maidu said the budget uses approximately $1.3 million from reserve funds as a one‑time source to support 911‑related services and adds a new dedicated park fee for operations and capital identified in the parks master plan. He told the council the proposal does not include a property tax rate increase and that the city’s portion of a resident’s tax bill remains relatively low in the region.
Council members reviewed packet details, noted a formatting typo on the water meter fee page, and thanked staff for a lengthy budget process. Several councilors emphasized the county and other taxing entities’ recent increases and praised the staff approach of using reserves instead of immediate property tax hikes. A motion by Council member Shelton to adopt the tentative budget was seconded and approved on roll call.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution R2026‑10 (Tentative budget FY2026–27): Adopted by roll call (yes votes recorded in the transcript). - Resolution R2026‑09 (Arts Council appointment): Approved by voice vote. - RDA Resolution RDA2026‑01 (RDA FY2026–27): Adopted by roll call during the redevelopment agency session. - Resolution R2026‑14 (fireworks/ignition source restrictions): Approved by voice vote. - Resolution R2026‑15 (Salt Lake Area Gang Project MOU): Approved by voice vote. - Ordinances to vacate easements (Ordinance 2026‑09 and Ordinance 2026‑10) and an ordinance prohibiting dynamic braking (Ordinance 2026‑12): Approved by roll call votes.
The tentative budget will be available for public review as required; staff will return later in the year with the final budget and additional details on capital projects.
