Huntington council adopts 2027 budget, adjusts 2026 finances and sets certified tax rate

Huntington — At its June 17 meeting, the Huntington City Council approved adjustments to the 2026 fiscal budget, adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget and set the certified tax rate for 2027 after a public hearing.

Treasurer Ronni Torre reviewed shifts in revenue and expenditures across funds, including an increase in General Fund revenue from $1,304,210 to $1,332,610 for 2026 and departmental adjustments that trim General Government by $10,400 while increasing Public Safety, Highways and Parks budgets. The Capital Projects Fund was increased from $58,000 to $78,000. The Utility Fund showed an increase in projected 2026 revenue to $580,600 and expenses to $653,891. For FY2027, the council adopted a General Fund revenue line of $1,192,333 with departmental expenditures listed in the budget documents; Capital Projects were set at $208,000 and the Utility Fund was budgeted with $566,600 in revenue and $625,891 in expenses.

Council then approved Resolution 9-2026 to adjust the 2026 budget and Resolution 10-2026 to adopt the FY2027 budget. The council also approved Resolution 11-2026 establishing the certified tax rate for FY2027; county notice listed the General Fund tax rate at 0.000716. All recorded roll-call votes on those measures showed Council Members Judd Beagley, Tom Kay, Lesa Miller and Gloria Wilson voting yes; one member, Devin Wilson, had been listed as excused in the attendance roll.

Torre highlighted the need to consider the city’s annual utility rate in light of a separate five-year rate in effect from the Castle Valley Special Service District; Mayor Leonard Norton said that topic would be discussed at the next council meeting. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.

The measures take effect per the resolutions adopted; the council did not amend the tax rate beyond the county notice. The council’s formal record shows unanimous approval among attending members.