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Council adopts interim FY2027 budget documents and approves FY2026 amendments; proposed property-tax increase of $233,106 flagged for truth-in-taxation
Summary
Council approved FY2026 amendments and adopted an interim FY2027 budget while presenting a property-tax impact schedule showing a proposed $233,106 increase (6.59%). Staff clarified the average residential impact is $21.60 per year. Council passed related resolutions unanimously and scheduled the required truth-in-taxation process.
Clearfield City Council approved a package of budget actions on June 23 that included final FY2026 amendments, adoption of an interim FY2027 budget, and acknowledgment of a proposed property-tax rate that would raise an additional $233,106 in property-tax revenue.
Finance staff described proposed amendments to FY2026 that would use about $174,000 of unrestricted fund balance to cover items including payroll adjustments, higher costs in the aquatic and fitness center, a texting service to support engagement ($16,000), a URS retirement back-pay item, and reimbursements tied to RDA transfers for the 500 West project. The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026R-17 to appropriate these amendments.
Staff (JJ) presented the required property tax impact schedule for the FY2027 interim budget, saying the proposed additional property-tax revenue is $233,106, representing a 6.59% increase. JJ said the average residential impact would be $21.60; a councilmember interrupted to clarify that figure is per year, not per month, and JJ confirmed the amount is annual.
The presentation also itemized restricted items that would be held until the truth-in-taxation process is completed (truth-in-taxation hearing in August; final budget adoption in October), including allocations such as $25,000 for facilities contracted services, $10,000 for patrol and investigations equipment, $60,000 reserved in streets, and $75,000 for a slope mower in parks. Staff also outlined proposed utility rate increases averaging $2.55 per month combined for water, sewer and storm services starting January 2027.
Council approved Resolution 2022R-18 acknowledging a proposed tax rate above the certified rate and later voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026R-13, approving the FY2027 interim budget (effective July 1 through Aug. 11, 2026). Staff emphasized the interim budget is sustainable, cited planned use of one-time cash for capital projects, and reported a projected cash-on-hand of about 66 days by year-end if assumptions hold.
What’s next: Council will hold a public truth-in-taxation hearing in August and adopt a final FY2027 budget by Oct. 11; several proposed expenditures tied to the property-tax increase are restricted until that process concludes.
