A. Welcome and Roll Call
B. Moment of Silence
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Consent Items
1. March 2026 Financial Statements
E. Public Comments - limited to 3 minutes
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F. Action Items
FY2027 Budget
1. The Budget Officer intends to state that the tentative budget includes a proposed property tax rate increase.
2. Statement of Budget Officer that the tentative budget includes a proposed property tax rate increase.
3. The Budget Officer presents and makes available to the public the fiscal year 2027 tentative budget.
4. The Budget Officer presents and makes available to the public a property tax impact schedule as a separate document from other budget documents.
5. Consideration of Resolution 26-7; A Resolution of Roy City, Utah, Adopting the Tentative Budget and Property Tax Impact Schedule for Roy City for the Fiscal year Beginning July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027; and Scheduling Public Hearings to Receive Public Comment Before the Interim Budget and Final Budget is Adopted.
6. Consideration of Resolution 26-8; A Resolution of Roy City, Utah, Declaring the Intent of the City Council to Adopt a Property Tax Rate that Exceeds the Certified Tax Rate and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing.
7. The Budget Officer intends to make a statement that Roy City is considering levying a tax rate that exceeds its certified tax rate, the approximate dollar amount of and purpose for additional ad valorem tax revenue that would be generated by the proposed tax rate increase, the approximate percentage increase in ad valorem tax revenue for Roy City based on the proposed tax increase, and that if Roy City proceeds with the proposed tax rate increase Roy City will provide notice of and conduct a public hearing at which members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed tax rate increase.
8. Statement of the Budget Officer pursuant to Section 59-2-919 (4)(b) of the Utah Code stating the following:
a. Roy City is considering a tax rate that exceeds the certified rate.
b. Roy City is considering increasing the certified tax rate to generate an additional $2,807,745 of ad valorem tax revenue. The purpose of the increase is for: 1) to balance the budget due to a revenue shortfall resulting from the Cost-of-Living Adjustment given to employees in the current fiscal year, 2) to give a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment to employees in the 2027 fiscal year and 3) to give wage correction adjustments to all full-time employees.
c. The proposed tax rate increase is approximately 55.45%.
d. If the City proceeds with the proposed tax increase, the City shall provide notice of and conduct a public hearing as required where members of the public have an opportunity to comment on the proposed increase.
9. Consideration of Resolution 26-9; A Resolution of Roy City, Utah, Stating the City Council is Considering to Levy a Tax Rate Above the Certified Tax Rate and Providing the Approximate Dollar Amount and Purpose of the Ad Valorem Tax; The Approximate Percentage Increase of the Proposed Ad Valorem Tax; And That the City Council Will Provide Notice and Hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate Increase.
a. Acknowledging that a separate item is included on the agenda for the public meeting on May 5, 2026 notifying the public that the Budget Officer intends to make a statement as required by Section 59-2-919(4)(b) of the Utah Code
b. Acknowledging that the Budget Officer made the statement as required by Section 59-2-919(4)(b) of the Utah Code
c. Setting the date, time, and place of the public hearing on the proposed property tax increase as required by Section 59-2-919(4)(b) of the Utah Code
10. Consideration of Resolution 26-10; A Resolution of the Roy City Council Amending the Roy City Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.
G. City Manager and Council Report
H. Adjournment
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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