Mike T. Howard
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 9:31
- Avg per meeting
- 4:46
- Segments
- 100
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Top issues during term (14)
Moderate-income housing plan and strategies
No direct fiscal impact was cited, though the city will explore its own area median income for future development deals.
Chimes View Construction Damage Complaint
Potential repair costs for resident property damage under city construction contracts are unresolved.
Mid-term council vacancy process
City Center Plan implementation
Intercounty Automatic Aid Fire Agreement renewal
Potential costs could arise from property damage and emergency overtime, though specific figures aren't available yet.
Fire Department Equipment and Maintenance
Maintenance saves money now; the engine is budgeted annually and paid at delivery in roughly 4.5 years.
Road Striping Program
Lowest bid based on cost per gallon of paint; paid annually under the contract.
South Ogden Days 2026 Debrief
2026 event cost about $85,400 against sponsorships; 2027 needs a new fireworks contract.
Solid Waste Disposal Contract Savings
About $12,500 a year in savings on waste disposal.
Mosquito Abatement and West Nile Virus
City Center Plan Adoption
No direct cost tonight — future redevelopment would grow the property tax base, with tax increment helping fund sidewalks, parking, and utilities.
Six-Month Development Moratorium
Could delay some projects six months, but the city hopes clearer rules will attract better development afterward.
FY2027 budget adoption
The budget's new spending is funded by the 10.3% tax increase — about $476,331 a year.
Proposed 10.3% property tax increase
About $68 more per year on a $497,000 home and $123.75 more on a business of the same value.
Decisions during term (12)
Recorded while Howard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Advice and consent to appointment of Danielle Bendinelli as City Recorder
Approval of August 18, 2026 Council Minutes (Consent Agenda)
Resolution 26-27 — Intercounty Automatic Aid Fire Agreement
Consent Agenda — Approval of Council and Combined Work Session Minutes
Ordinance 26-06 — Adopting the City Center Plan
Ordinance 26-07 — Six-Month Development Moratorium
Resolution 26-23 — Ogden Transfer Station Solid Waste Agreement
Resolution 26-24 — Siddons-Martin Maintenance Services Agreement
Resolution 26-25 — Fire Engine Purchase Agreement
Resolution 26-26 — RoadSafe Traffic Systems Road Striping Agreement
Closed Executive Session — Real Property
Adoption of Resolution 26-21 — Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget
Voting record (12)
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