City discusses 2023-2024 budget
Expected revenues fall short of department requests
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2022 tax revenue up before dip in July, August
Finance Director Ben Billingsley provided a finance department update, covering costs related to the Aug. 20 flood, tax revenue, and fiscal health.
Moab City Council discusses next year’s budget
During the April 12 regular city council meeting, Finance Director Ben Billingsley presented the basics of next year’s budget to the council. The proposed changes to the budget came from discussions with city…
City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project
At their regular meeting on March 8, the Moab City Council decided to move forward with the Walnut Lane affordable housing project by pursuing a public-private partnership, in which the city will long-term…
Council discusses new housing development, Walnut Lane, pickleball courts
At their regular Jan. 25 meeting, the Moab City Council passed a number of motions concerning a proposed development along Kane Creek Boulevard; returning funds dedicated to the Walnut Lane affordable housing project;…
City talks workforce housing, sewer rates: Notes from the Oct. 26 Moab City Council meeting
At the regular city council meeting on Oct. 26, the city council continued discussions on creating more workforce housing with accessory dwelling units and on changing sewer rates. Council members also heard comments…
Arches to trial timed entry, city considers search for new staff: Notes from the regular Sept. 28 City Council meeting
Label: City Council At their regular meeting on Sept. 28, city council members heard a presentation from the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks, voted to move forward with Utah Department of Transportation…
Back to the drawing board at Walnut Lane: City Council frustrated as project returns to phase one
The Walnut Lane affordable housing project has been plagued by legal, financial, and repair issues since the plot was first purchased in October 2018 for $1.8 million. Most recently, the city had to…
Council members divided on Moab property tax: Proposed tax tabled ahead of Aug. 31 deadline
At their regular meeting on August 10, the Moab City Council further discussed a property tax. The motion to implement a tax was tabled, but not before council members expressed their opinions and…
Walnut Lane, Highway 191, transportation discussed at July 27 City Council meeting
The City of Moab’s Walnut Lane affordable housing project has hit a major snag that could send the project back to square one. According to an update from Moab Senior Projects Manager Kaitlin…
Gearing up for a fight: Residents question local officials on the need for a property tax
The Moab Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Action Chamber Chat about Moab City’s property tax proposal on Tuesday, where city staff took questions from residents. Elected officials, including the mayor and city…
Lowered speed limits, Mill Creek infrastructure details and ARPA funding: Notes on the July 13 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on July 13, the Moab City Council discussed the city’s prima facie speed limit, details of the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project and plans for incoming funding from…
Council talks water conservation and property taxes: Notes from the June 22 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on June 22, the Moab City Council heard updates from city personnel concerning water conservation and the upcoming 4th of July celebration; and discussed and voted on issues concerning…
Council talks budget, bicycles and zoning: Notes from the May 25 meeting of the Moab City Council
At their regular, in-person meeting on Tuesday, the Moab City Council heard presentations, discussed and voted on several issues regarding the budget, electric bicycles, zoning and this year’s local elections. Acting City Manager…
Moab considers property tax: Tax would support infrastructure, law enforcement
At their regular meeting on May 11, the Moab City Council discussed the possibility of a property tax for the 2021 through 2022 fiscal year. Moab has not levied a property tax for…
City Council considers property tax
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Moab City Council discussed the possibility of a new property tax to fund law enforcement and infrastructure updates for the 2021 through 2022 fiscal year. “The…