Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Summary
The city council reviewed the draft four-year budget and state auditor report for the general fund. This review helps ensure that city revenues from taxes, fees, and intergovernmental sources align with ongoing municipal expenditures and services.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impacts the city's overall general fund budget, encompassing over $24 million in projected revenues and expenditures.
Moab residents benefit from transparent financial reporting and accountable management of public funds.
Applicants who received zero or reduced funding due to budget limitations.
Mentions & discussions (17)
Public Hearing - Proposed Resolution 19-2026 — October 19, 2026
The city council reviewed the draft four-year budget and state auditor report for the general fund. This review helps ensure that city revenues from taxes, fees, and intergovernmental sources align with ongoing municipal expenditures and services.
Letter: Where Grand County’s tax dollars go, and what the county can actually decide
In a letter to the editor, Grand County Clerk/Auditor Gabriel Woytek, a candidate for re-election, says about half of the county's 2026 revenue comes with strings attached, and the roughly $22 million that doesn't is where the commission's real choic...
Commission moves $350,000 of the Arches shuttle onto a voter-approved road-and-trail tax
The money was committed in May from a visitor-paid lodging tax. Tuesday it moved to Fund 47 — and commissioners split over whether that changes who actually pays.
Opinion: The real price of the Arches shuttle
Former county administrator Chris Baird writes that the real price of the recently approved Arches shuttle project is unbuilt stormwater projects, unmaintained paths, and unfunded infrastructure.
Meeting at a Glance: Grand County Commission — July 27, 2026
Tax revenue is up in Grand County. So is the bill: a $500,000 Arches shuttle commitment now competes with the Moab Museum and two health agencies for the same tourism-mitigation dollars.
What's on the Grand County special meeting agenda for July 27: $500,000 Arches shuttle funding, a planning department merger and staffing budgets
A budget work session previews a possible merger of the planning and building departments and raises spread across dozens of county positions — no votes yet, but the numbers show where money is headed for the rest of 2026.
City ends fiscal year in good financial shape
Tax collections have been robust for the city. Tourism related taxes, especially, have been strong.
Opinion: Brother, can you spare a dime? — Transient room tax and the Arches shuttle commitment
Former Grand County commissioner Lynn Jackson: the County's 4-3 vote to commit $500,000 of TRT mitigation revenue to the Arches shuttle pilot bets on revenue that may not materialize, in a budget year already running in the red.
Regular City Council Meeting — May 12, 2026
The city has finalized its spending plan for the next year, which dictates how tax dollars are used for city services.
Regular City Council Meeting - ** EARLY START** — April 14, 2026
The council updated the city's master fee schedule, which includes various fees and rates charged by the city for services.
Winter tourism was good for Moab as city budget season arrives
Winter tourism was good for Moab as city budget season arrives The Times-Independent
City of Moab Regular Planning Commission — June 12, 2025
The city is raising some building and planning fees to make sure they cover the actual cost of providing those services. These fees haven't been updated in a long time, and the city wants to ensure they can keep up with state requirements for faster processing.
Regular City Council — June 10, 2025
The city is finalizing its budget for the next year, focusing on infrastructure maintenance and formalizing contracts for community services.
Regular City Council — May 13, 2025
The city is moving toward a leaner budget, focusing on stabilizing expenses and improving transparency in how tax dollars are spent.
Regular City Council — March 25, 2025
The program is facing significant budget cuts and is asking the city for financial support to keep serving local students.
RAP Tax Advisory Committee — March 6, 2025
The committee had to stretch $83,000 to cover over $210,000 in requests. They prioritized local projects that show clear community benefits and strong organizational planning.
Moab City Audit Committee — January 22, 2025
The city's audit found that some departments spent more than they budgeted and didn't properly track overhead costs. The city plans to fix this by doing better budget check-ins before the year ends.
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