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City tentatively adopts FY27 recommended budget, sets June public hearings

St. George City Council · May 29, 2026
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Summary

City staff presented the FY27 recommended budget totaling $540,200,000 across 40+ funds; council tentatively adopted the budget and set public hearings for June 4 and June 18, while agreeing to temporarily remove three requested police positions pending a January review tied to sales tax performance.

City staff presented the City Manager's recommended fiscal year 2027 budget and the council tentatively adopted the budget and scheduled two public hearings.

The presenter told council the FY27 combined budget across the city's more than 40 funds totals $540,200,000 and does not propose a property tax increase; fee adjustments are proposed in several service areas. Staff said key investments include public safety technology and facilities, utility and transportation infrastructure, and parks and trails supported by a 2023 voter‑approved GO bond.

Council also considered a dais adjustment proposed by staff: temporarily removing three requested police positions from the FY27 recommendation, with the possibility of revisiting those positions in January based on sales tax performance. The council voted to tentatively adopt the budget and to set public hearings for June 4 and June 18; final adoption is scheduled for June 18 following the second public hearing.

"The '27 combined budget across all 40 plus funds totals $540,200,000," the presenter said during the overview.

The budget documents were made available in the city recorder's office and on the city website for public review.