Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Price City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with critical priority
Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The city awarded a major $3.75 million construction contract to Condie Construction Company to build segments A and B of the spring water transmission line.
EWP Flood Mitigation Land Acquisition
The city is buying a 1.78-acre parcel on Covecrest Street for $40,000 to build a stormwater detention basin to protect neighborhood residents from flooding and debris.
Water Conservation
In response to statewide drought concerns, the city council adopted voluntary water conservation goals and targets. Additionally, the city implemented a state-mandated clean drinking water fee resulting in a 20-cent monthly increase per water meter.
Police Fleet and Funding
Price City is updating its police fleet with a new Dodge Durango and equipping officers with a high-tech handheld narcotics analyzer funded by a grant. These tools help officers respond faster and test substances safely in the field.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
The city council reviewed and adopted the tentative budget, which includes a 2.5% cost-of-living raise for city employees and department heads. Elected officials will not receive pay increases, and department heads worked together to trim capital improvement project requests to keep the budget balanced.
Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
The city adjusted its mid-year budget to account for new grants, electric substation uncertainty, and increased project costs across various funds.
Capital Improvement Planning
The council approved a server room cooling upgrade at City Hall to protect vital IT infrastructure and secured a long-term property lease for a project staging area.
Substation Load Tap Changer Replacement and Power Reliability
A massive lightning strike just plunged all of Price into darkness! Forget your Netflix binge, this is a real-life blackout. Hope you've got candles and a full phone battery!
Mid-Year Budget Adjustment
The Price City Council planned to review and take public input on mid-year adjustments to the city's budget. These revisions impact city services, operational spending, and fund allocations for the remainder of the fiscal year.