Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of Previous Minutes and Agenda
Mayor, Councilmembers, and Staff Reports
Public Comment
Discuss and Approve Two Purchase Orders for Playground Equipment
Public Hearing to Discuss and Approve an Ordinance Adopting an Impact Fee Analysis, Including Updated Fees
Review and Accept the 2025 Fraud Risk Assessment Report
Discuss and Approve an Ordinance to Adopt a Senior Citizen Planned Unit Development Zone (SCPUD)
Consider Amendments to the City Code Regarding Dogs, On-Street Parking, and Gravity Sewer Operations
Discuss the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with and without a Property Tax Increase
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Executive Officer or Budget Officer Statement of Tax Increase Intention: The River Heights City executive officer or budget officer will state on the record that River Heights City fiscal year 2026-2027 tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase.
River Heights City Executive Officer or Budget Officer will intend to state the following:
- River Heights City is considering levying a tax rate that exceeds River Heights City's certified tax rate;
- The approximate dollar amount of additional ad valorem tax revenue that would be generated by the proposed tax rate increase is $86,250;
- The purposes for additional ad valorem tax revenue that would be generated by the proposed tax rate increase are:
o $40,000 for the Parks Department to maintain current level of service with added park space. The amount also covers increased wages and benefits;
o $15,500 for the Roads Department to make ongoing sidewalk repairs; and
o $30,750 for the Administration Department to fund rising wages and benefits costs;
- The approximate percentage increase in ad valorem tax revenue for River Heights City is 75%; and
- If River Heights City proceeds with the proposed tax rate increase, the 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. The Truth in Taxation public hearing is currently set for Monday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the River Heights City Council Chambers.
River Heights City Executive Officer or Budget Officer Presents the Property Tax Impact Schedule Separate from all other Budget Documents: The tax increase will support and help fund the parks department, the roads department, and the city administration.
Set Date for Tentative Budget Public Hearing: The River Heights City Council will take comments and questions from the public regarding the city's fiscal year 2026-2027 tentative budget on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the River Heights City Council Chambers. The tentative budget includes a proposed tax increase. The city council will consider adopting a resolution approving the city's fiscal year 2026-2027 tentative budget on June 16th following the public hearing. The interim budget will also be approved on June 16th.
Adoption of Resolution 2-2026, A Resolution of the City of River Heights Acknowledging that the Executive Office or Budget Officer Stated the Proposed Tentative Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Includes a Proposed Property Tax Increase and the Executive Officer or Budget Officer Will Present a Property Tax Impact Schedule
Adoption of Resolution 3-2026, A Resolution Adopting the Tentative Budget, the Property tax Impact Schedule, and Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget
Adoption of Resolution 4-2026, A Resolution of the City of River Heights Intending to Increase Property Tax Revenue and Set a Truth in Taxation Hearing for August 2026
Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Sheila Lind, (435) 752-2646 at least 24 hours before the meeting.