Orem City Council Meeting | 6.9.2026

The Orem City Council held a meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and financial matters affecting the city. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a resolution to continue the city’s pickup of increased employee retirement contribution rates for public safety and firefighter tier 2 hybrid employees, aimed at attracting and retaining these employees. The council also reviewed enterprise fund transfers related to utility fees and their allocation to the general fund, as required by state law. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the presentation and public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 tentative interim budget, which included a proposed property tax increase intended to fund two additional police officers along with their vehicles and equipment. The council approved the creation of a new public safety special revenue fund to enhance transparency and accountability for public safety funding, with the intention to dedicate property tax revenues to this fund. Various utility rate increases were discussed, including water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste, to support infrastructure and regulatory requirements. The council unanimously adopted the tentative budget, including compensation adjustments for municipal officers and various fees and taxes. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude toward city staff for their budget preparation efforts.