Castle Dale council finalizes tentative FY2027 budget after public hearing
May 14, 2026 | Castle Dale, Emery County, Utah
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Castle Dale’s city council on May 14 approved a tentative FY2027 budget for public posting after a brief public hearing and council discussion.
Mayor (speaker S1) and staff walked the council through the proposed revenue and expenditure lines during the public hearing. Staff cited $617,037 in tax revenue, $7,600 in licenses and permits, and about $141,000 in government revenue (Class C allocations, state grants, county fair and DNR funds). Presenter remarks listed a tentative total revenue figure of $840,937; during discussion another figure of $866,692 was mentioned as a revised total. The council treated the document as the tentative budget to be finalized and formally adopted at a later meeting.
Why it matters: The tentative budget sets spending ceilings and starts the 30-day public-review period required before final adoption. The council’s action allows staff to proceed with public notices and to return next month with a final adoption vote.
Details and council action
Council reviewed department lines including legislative salaries ($45,300), cemetery ($15,500), equestrian center ($30,000), general government revenue ($141,000) and public works items such as highway and public improvements and a $297,000 general maintenance line. Staff noted capital reductions in some line items tied to obligations that were paid off. The presenter clarified the budget relates to the proposed FY2027 period.
Council member (speaker S2) moved to finalize the tentative budget for public posting; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. Present members answered in the affirmative during the roll call conducted at the meeting. The mayor said the item will return for final approval next month following the required public-review period.
What the vote does not do
The vote approved only a tentative budget for public posting and review; it does not constitute final appropriations. Any adjustments that emerge during the 30-day period or at the next meeting must be recorded before final adoption.
Next steps
The council directed staff to post the tentative budget for the statutorily required period and return with a final-adoption resolution at the next meeting. The mayor reiterated the 30-day review timeline and encouraged residents to review the posted budget.
Mayor (speaker S1) and staff walked the council through the proposed revenue and expenditure lines during the public hearing. Staff cited $617,037 in tax revenue, $7,600 in licenses and permits, and about $141,000 in government revenue (Class C allocations, state grants, county fair and DNR funds). Presenter remarks listed a tentative total revenue figure of $840,937; during discussion another figure of $866,692 was mentioned as a revised total. The council treated the document as the tentative budget to be finalized and formally adopted at a later meeting.
Why it matters: The tentative budget sets spending ceilings and starts the 30-day public-review period required before final adoption. The council’s action allows staff to proceed with public notices and to return next month with a final adoption vote.
Details and council action
Council reviewed department lines including legislative salaries ($45,300), cemetery ($15,500), equestrian center ($30,000), general government revenue ($141,000) and public works items such as highway and public improvements and a $297,000 general maintenance line. Staff noted capital reductions in some line items tied to obligations that were paid off. The presenter clarified the budget relates to the proposed FY2027 period.
Council member (speaker S2) moved to finalize the tentative budget for public posting; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. Present members answered in the affirmative during the roll call conducted at the meeting. The mayor said the item will return for final approval next month following the required public-review period.
What the vote does not do
The vote approved only a tentative budget for public posting and review; it does not constitute final appropriations. Any adjustments that emerge during the 30-day period or at the next meeting must be recorded before final adoption.
Next steps
The council directed staff to post the tentative budget for the statutorily required period and return with a final-adoption resolution at the next meeting. The mayor reiterated the 30-day review timeline and encouraged residents to review the posted budget.
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