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Council reviews FY2026 budget: 5.05% proposed pay increase, positions, and reserves
Summary
City staff presented the FY2026 budget outline including a proposed 5.05% overall wage increase (2.7% COLA, 2.35% merit), a projected $1 million in additional revenue, a current projected deficit of $124,000, and recommended new or funded positions including a social media specialist, fire inspector, and custodian; staff recommended funding requests except a proposed increase to Miss Pleasant Grove.
City Administrator Scott Darrington and Finance Director Denise Roy walked the Council through the FY2026 draft budget. Staff projected total budgeted revenue of approximately $10.4 million for FY2026, with conservative revenue estimates informed by 2024–2025 results (FY2024 budgeted $9.6 million, actual $10.1 million; FY2025 budgeted $10.1 million, current estimate $10.3 million). The draft includes a recommended 5.05% overall wage increase (broken down as a 2.7% cost-of-living increase and 2.35% merit), and a 2% 401(k) match estimated to cost about $139,000 assuming 75% employee participation. Staff noted a projected FY2026 deficit of $124,000 but said additional sales tax revenue is expected to compensate.
Administrator Darrington presented staffing requests and operational adjustments: part-time code enforcement and parking enforcement positions were discussed (staff will confirm ticketing authority), a proposed addition of 10 hours to an existing part-time employee to bolster promotional content, and recommended funding for a social media specialist, fire inspector, and custodian. Parks Director Deon Giles detailed a $32,000 part-time custodial staffing request primarily for Cook Family Park (seasonal coverage and special events) and said a heated pressure washer and LED pole replacements are being requested for maintenance and event infrastructure. Library Director Sheri Britsch requested $60,000 for furniture replacement. Staff recommended funding all operational requests with the exception of the Miss Pleasant Grove increase. The Council will revisit these items at April 8 and April 22 budget meetings, with the Tentative Budget scheduled for review May 6, 2025.
