City Council

Government fiscal policy on the national, state and local levels has become a major topic of discussion over the past four years. The means by which government allocates its resources is a question that concerns every citizen. Bailouts have been questioned, stimulus programs have received scrutiny, and the federal deficit continues to mount.

Financial responsibility is a significant principle in Utah. Its importance is shown by state law mandating that municipal governments, all cities and towns, have a balanced budget. Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 110 of the Utah Municipal Code reads “Budget — Contents — Total of revenues to equal expenditures.”

It goes on to say in Section 117 of the same title and chapter that, “The governing body of any city may not make any appropriation in the final budget of any fund in excess of the estimated expendable revenue for the budget period of the fund.”

ROY -- Some residents living on small-sized lots want to keep bees and hope the city council will loosen an ordinance so it can happen.

HARRISVILLE -- In order to balance the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget, the city council must resolve a $140,206 shortfall between projected income and expenditure.

LAYTON -- Residents unhappy about a recent city council decision to approve a new zone for a unique development property on the city's west side want to take the issue to the voters.

FARR WEST — Final approval was given by council members for the West Addition Subdivision, which is part of Weber Industrial Park.

This approval will allow plans for a Del Taco on the property to go forward.

OGDEN — Whether it’s in a city council race or in a marathon, running seems to be in Ogden City Councilwoman Caitlin Gochnour’s blood.

BRIGHAM CITY -- City vehicles will soon fill up using a program offered by Cardwell Distributing, following a decision by the city council on April 19.

City vehicles, including police cars and public work trucks, have used the Utah state-sponsored fueling system, Fuelman. But Public Works Director Tyler Pugsley told the council that Midvale-based Cardwell has offered a better deal. The gas card provided by Cardwell will give a 5 percent discount at its own sites, and allow the city vehicles to fill up at nearly all gas stations statewide, Pugsley said.

The current Fuelman carries a 2 percent charge, he said.