Votes at a glance: Orem adopts FY2026-27 budget, property-tax increase 5-2

Action taken: On Aug. 27 the Orem City Council approved an ordinance increasing ongoing property-tax revenue by $450,000 per year, adopting the FY2026-27 budget and dedicating the general-operations portion of the property-tax levy to a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund.

Motion: "I move that the city council approve by ordinance an increase to the property tax rate, approve and adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2026-27, including the levy of property tax sufficient to increase ongoing property tax revenues by $450,000 per year, adopt the dedication of the general operations portion of the City of Orem's property tax levy to the public safety special revenue fund, adopt compensation programs, adopt the fees and charges schedule, adopt the franchise tax, municipal energy sales and use tax, telecommunications license tax, transient room tax, and E911 rates." (mover: Council member Meacom; second: Council member Kilpach).

Vote: Roll call produced five ayes and two nays; the mayor announced the motion carried 5-2.