Ogden City Council Work Session - May 26, 2026

The Ogden City Council held a joint work session with the Redevelopment Agency on May 26, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement-related topics. Key discussions included the city's compensation strategy for employees, with a proposed budget allocation of $3.35 million for cost-of-living adjustments and merit-based pay increases. The Management Services Department presented a $38 million budget covering internal service funds such as fleet, facilities, and IT, highlighting planned fleet replacements estimated at $2.2 million annually and capital improvement projects (CIPs) including a $1.5 million request for general facility upgrades. The council reviewed various staffing changes, position eliminations, and additions, including a new help desk position and consolidation of purchasing roles. Significant procurement activity involved an RFP for subdivision plat development to build multiple homes, with a contract nearing final approval for a summer start. The council also discussed the purchase of a 2.6-acre park property from the school district for approximately $948,546, with additional improvement costs estimated around $100,000. Redevelopment Agency updates included increment projections and the airport CRA's recent property purchase. The Quality Neighborhoods Initiative was reviewed, emphasizing a shift from direct property acquisition to broader neighborhood improvements, with a proposed $1 million budget. The meeting included discussions on grant funding, fee studies for building permits and business licenses, and strategies to enhance city asset utilization, such as potential RFPs for facility management. Several motions and budget considerations related to procurement and capital projects were noted, with further discussions planned in upcoming sessions.