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06/24/2026 Workshop & Regular Council Meetings for Washington City Utah
Published: Jun 24, 2026
City Council Approves Mid-Year Budget Amendment, Addressing Public Safety and Flood Recovery Costs
The City Council approved a resolution amending the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Finance Director Brian Brown presented the amendment, noting it's the only one for the year and is necessary to handle minor adjustments before the fiscal year ends on June 30th. The primary items adjusted include funds for public safety (police seizures), retirement obligations, and replacement of community center computers damaged by a flood. The amendment affects the general fund, increasing it by $600,000, and the storm drain fund by $40,000. Council members discussed the use of police seizure funds for purchasing vehicles, clarifying that these funds are from asset seizures and have specific allowable uses, and do not replace budgeted funds for salaries. The replacement of computers damaged by a flood at the community center was also clarified as being covered by insurance reimbursement, requiring a budget amendment to account for both revenue and expense. The resolution passed unanimously.
Washington City to Host 'America 250' Themed 24th of July Celebration
Councilwoman Casperson provided an update on the city's 'America 250' celebration activities planned for the upcoming 24th of July. The celebration will incorporate events focused on the nation's 250th birthday alongside the traditional 24th of July festivities. Activities include a morning parade, free donuts ('Donut Forget Your Freedom') for those in red, white, and blue, games and foot races in Veterans Park, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic performances at Heritage Hall, free popsicles ('Popsicles for Patriots'), and fireworks at the community center. The city plans to begin advertising these events the following day to give residents a full month's notice.
City Achieves Low Fraud Risk Score, Accepts Annual Assessment
The City Council approved a resolution accepting the fiscal year 2025-2026 fraud risk assessment. Finance Director Brian Brown presented the assessment, which is developed by the state auditor to help reduce fraud. The city scored 355, the same as the previous year, which is considered in the very low risk range. The assessment covers various areas, with a strong emphasis on separation of duties. Council members discussed the scoring criteria, particularly the points related to professional designations (CPA, CPF) and the implementation of a written statement of ethical behavior for employees and officials. While the city did not earn points for designations, they achieved a high score overall due to strong separation of duties and cybersecurity measures. The council acknowledged that while a written ethical statement could provide additional points, the administrative effort for all employees might outweigh the benefit. The resolution to accept the assessment passed unanimously.
Sunrise Academy Zone Change Tabled Amidst Concerns Over Building Aesthetics and Costs
The council considered a zone change (Z-26-12) to update the Planned Unit Development Residential (PUDR) for a business at 3585 South Camino Real, proposed by Sunrise Residential Treatment Facility. The original approval in 2016 was for a duplicate housing building, but the applicant now proposes a new 66'x108' building for classroom and administrative use to support Sunrise Academy. The Planning Commission recommended approval with the condition that the exterior materials match the existing buildings, addressing concerns about the proposed modular building's appearance. The applicant presented options for a stucco-like paneling and discussed potential mitigations for HVAC noise and building height. The council debated the aesthetic impact on the residential neighborhood and the possibility of lowering the building pad. Due to concerns about cost-effectiveness of proposed changes and the appearance of the modular building, the council voted to table the item until July 8th to allow the applicant to gather more information on HVAC, pad height, and exterior treatments.
Community Center Swim Schedule Under Review Following Resident Concerns
Councilman Ivey raised concerns regarding the community center's aquatic facility schedule, specifically the open swim hours. He noted that some residents feel the current 1 PM to 7 PM open swim times are too late and do not align with their schedules. While acknowledging staff's efforts to balance swim lessons, water walkers, and fiscal responsibility, Councilman Ivey suggested massaging the calendar to allow for earlier open swim times, ideally starting around 10 or 11 AM, while still maintaining fiscal viability. He requested this be discussed before the next year's calendar is set. The Mayor and other council members acknowledged the staff's hard work and the scheduling challenges.
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