Ogden City Council Work Session - June 9, 2026

The Ogden City Council held a work session on June 9, 2026, focusing extensively on infrastructure and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a major water infrastructure project to replace a critical 36-inch water line under Pine View Reservoir, which supplies about 50% of the city's water. Various construction options were considered, including open cut trenching and building a dyke, with cost concerns highlighted, particularly regarding a potential $6 million expense that the city may not fully absorb. The council also discussed adjustments to the general fund and enterprise funds budgets, including increased allocations for water replacement projects, equipment capital leases totaling over $2 million for public services vehicles, and funding for homeless mitigation services. Additionally, the council reviewed glass recycling contract issues following the end of a contract with Momentum Recycling, exploring alternative bin locations and vendor pricing impacts. Updates on capital improvement projects (CIPs) were provided, with over $33 million appropriated for various city projects, including road, water, storm sewer, and airport improvements. Debt capacity and financial principles were also reviewed, emphasizing prudent management of borrowing limits. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several budget adjustments and procurement plans were outlined for future council consideration.