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Staff identified four priority staffing moves: (1) hire an assistant city attorney to address a heavy caseload and increase legal responsiveness; (2) add a deputy or similar second‑in‑command for the fire chief to relieve administrative workload; (3) add patrol sergeants to ensure 24/7 supervisory coverage on patrol; and (4) create water‑system maintenance and meter‑technician roles, potentially funded by reallocating existing positions as staff retire or transition.

City attorney Nick (named in the session) was cited as handling roughly 3,500 active matters; staff said an assistant attorney would help prosecute cases, improve responsiveness and support planning and policy work across departments. In the power/water area staff said a long‑time power employee (Bruce Rigby) plans to retire in July; staff proposed replacing that position with a meter technician while retaining a contracted representative for some services — a change staff said could be budget neutral or result in net savings when outside payments are considered.

On compensation, staff and council discussed the effect of rising health‑insurance claims. Staff said the city is expecting a substantial increase in health costs for FY26 and that the broker projects a double‑digit increase in the coming plan year; the city’s current loss ratio for claims has been well above typical levels. Council members debated a COLA and merit framework: staff suggested scenarios (example: 1.5%–3% COLA options) and councilmembers offered different preferences. Several councilmembers favored a middle approach (roughly 2.5–3.0 percent) with targeted dollars to lift positions below the market median rather than a flat, higher across‑the‑board increase.

Council asked staff to present budget scenarios showing the payroll cost of several COLA/merit options and the cost to fund the recommended priority positions (and to identify budget‑neutral reassignments). Staff said it will return with position‑by‑position market comparisons and multiple compensation scenarios in advance of departmental budget hearings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Work Session 2-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Department heads asked the council to prioritize limited new staffing for FY26; the city attorney's office, public safety supervision and a pair of utility operations positions were among the top requests. Council debated a COLA target and whether to direct additional money toward lower‑paid positions.","taxTitle","Kaysville, Davis County, Utah","taxId",7302,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6666638,"Council hears placeholder figures for operations center, library and Angel Street; staff to pursue grants and federal earmark options",3477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315763-23fa01dd8c9fbd626e8ba53abf85115a&start=3477&end=3477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315763-23fa01dd8c9fbd626e8ba53abf85115a/thumbnail_3477000.jpg","/articles/6666638/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Council-hears-placeholder-figures-for-operations-center-library-and-Angel-Street-staff-to-pursue-grants-and-federal-earmark-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666638-9c6d42ea25ab8244dfa236b2448b8cb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1777690493&Signature=ljVi4I0jYZKAUeZWPgQ0XAb2KcjGDYPh-cUOvft71FIN76WHl4hrjuGVnyMvQ5dkps341zolVTOiDWPV7SYhLOoNwJtjm1MlyWqQ~Nsocwz2rfaTytzyG3wtjEy10PLvLq-7V0-P3rgjw7AOgHojEzjpyKHYXiShOKWhs1DVBwwdpHEA-xwS6~xVYdOEKM2tDcEX3zCOYhq4v1f0v8XQZdZWAMqV387aLRDfsfo5yKIk8pWgz5QVGdsZtDXSIJ4SsFgwz-FEAOtTVglWRBLzVnCUmgQMNEzdcO5u3-bPjBXLBzstpXBi8qU71DgY1-bnGZCh8onEBkZUSy2NWlothA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaysville staff presented a list of capital project placeholders for FY25–FY27 and discussed next steps for several large items, including an operations center expansion, library repairs, Trappers Field improvements and the Angel Street connection.

Staff said the operations center concept is still being refined and that an early placeholder of $4.5 million is entered for planning; the city is working with consultants to produce three cost alternatives (baseline, mid‑range, high). For the historic library building staff used a placeholder of $2.5 million to cover seismic and necessary repairs while staff continues to pursue financing options including historic‑preservation credits and bond counsel advice from Gilmore Bell.

Trappers Field was discussed as a multi‑year, higher‑cost park project; staff suggested a phased approach so smaller improvements could be completed sooner rather than a single large construction wave. Staff noted some capital projects are dependent on outside matching grants and partner contributions; for example the 200 North improvements include multiple funding partners and Kaysville’s share is the locally matched portion of a larger program.

The Angel Street connection to serve a proposed Symphony development was a focal point. Staff described conversations with a federal lobbyist and potential congressional office outreach that could yield an earmark of up to $5 million for the project. Council members discussed asking Symphony to share the cost of initial lobbying or retainers and whether developers should be required to pay for the curb, gutter and sidewalk on their side of the road. Staff cautioned that congressional funding streams were in a temporary pause and that pursuing an earmark now could require retainer work while federal priorities are unsettled.

Staff also provided a short status update on other capital items: cemetery irrigation upgrades are under construction and expected to be completed in spring; the fiber build that extended fiber to city facilities and homes is substantially complete and is credited with connecting city assets (substations, tanks) to the new network.","Staff reviewed capital project placeholders for the operations center, library seismic work, Trappers Field and Angel Street connection. The council discussed financing options, possible earmarks and developer contributions for the Angel Street connection to serve a proposed Symphony development.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6666643,"Kaysville staff flag utility operating shortfalls; model shows need for rate adjustments or bonding",5669,1031000,6700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315763-23fa01dd8c9fbd626e8ba53abf85115a&start=1031&end=6700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315763-23fa01dd8c9fbd626e8ba53abf85115a/thumbnail_1031000.jpg","/articles/6666643/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-staff-flag-utility-operating-shortfalls-model-shows-need-for-rate-adjustments-or-bonding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666643-1ebba5b139fc85e60902d62f605ac0e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1777690494&Signature=ULA10USKOs49toyquYnTlBhxqL4FqHgshLK3xJyzmLyFaDo29dk12AYn1erjQY4SUsqHPce0-vUfafSwppOT~Xetom~RTugoJDWdvrYoii5RR8vRaz-0hTQsXVELj63lbIGmQ9JXMRLkhPUjOsuOFUdh1Su2iRGRjJy3Luz55MpUwWvYM4caCoGXnzhqjKj4py2O3CiNxn1ZctWeKiu4YlnCBIJSvuSy~zu4zoy6CnSMoQSk7DDN8CW6GEkIbcyOW3HD5cVc6U2x8nuTf-uX35lj6dAHfjbBDg90HwzU3w6vIJG-UHnEuHE~RCfCS8eNmHV6XK1Ojspw1NFTzsvy2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City finance staff and consultants told the council that Kaysville’s enterprise funds (water, electric, stormwater and sanitation) show operating shortfalls on an ‘‘operating basis’’ even though net position and fund balances remain positive.

Staff walked the council through operating revenues and expenses for each utility. The presentation showed that operating revenues did not fully cover operating expenses for several utility funds and that investment income and capital contributions were the primary reasons overall net position increased. Staff warned that relying on non‑operating items (investment earnings, capital contributions) masks whether rates are sufficient to cover ongoing operations and recommended reviewing utility rates and the timing of planned capital projects.

To give councilmembers a scenario tool, staff introduced a WaterWorth financial model that combines operating and capital forecasts with rate scenarios. Staff said the model shows a path in which operating revenues fall short of projected operating expenses in the mid‑2020s and that, with capital needs included, the water fund balance could decline to minimum targets within a decade unless rates are adjusted or the city issues debt. Staff presented examples of rate scenarios and noted that Kaysville currently carries low enterprise debt, a position that makes bonding a feasible option to spread capital costs over time.

Council members pressed staff for detail on metered sales, peak purchase costs for power and the cash effects of recent capital purchases such as transformers; staff pointed to a $560,000 net cash decrease for the year in the cash‑flow statement that reflected capital acquisitions. The presentation also noted a near‑term request to move up a replacement bucket truck purchase because of mechanical safety issues; staff said they will return with a funding plan that would use enterprise fund reserves rather than adding debt.

Staff recommended further rate‑modeling work sessions so council members can evaluate tradeoffs — phased smaller increases now versus larger increases later, or use of bond financing for capital projects — and asked for direction on acceptable scenarios to present in April.","Staff presented an enterprise‑fund overview and introduced a WaterWorth model that projects operating shortfalls for water and power unless rates or capital funding approaches change.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":101,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6666646,"Kaysville review of audited finances shows strong fund balance; council sets FY26 timeline",6420,240000,6660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315763-23fa01dd8c9fbd626e8ba53abf85115a&start=240&end=6660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315763-23fa01dd8c9fbd626e8ba53abf85115a/thumbnail_240000.jpg","/articles/6666646/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-review-of-audited-finances-shows-strong-fund-balance-council-sets-FY26-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666646-76c273d8f2cd77c137c23007244e94bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1777690493&Signature=lISILSn7NnzsXp6WPkm1rpq1XtLY6lQUi6GYfIBAsJJNyjJFxbA44xnyxGAAYwNs8dpHi1jKfSPt2vHnm01sIwGzAI3ZtRd26GQo-otVdrJflDUhUAFDkP4VG2YGRnSzNOC4aWL4Rx6PhxE3I~CHzekgkBJUy9kFIyvD-JTrSS0FPvLcTIXLThsPOmgYB52hv-zeaaaMLCrS7u8nKIadR-5KiVu3mXOoyyR7rZZjW9EElu0-xOhxxUa89N71vWN7p5mhz9-LTCXamvSbwcRHZ3NwcWNTAwdtjXb4Gz0iaYpf~PF~M6qNMlp6EA1k0iuzo8qZPkRGQlGaNBin~w2LBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaysville City staff reviewed the audited financial statements and a year‑to‑date financial summary on Feb. 14, saying the city’s governmental funds are in healthy condition and laying out the schedule for the FY26 budget.

The presentation centered on the city’s annual comprehensive financial report (formerly called the CAFR) and fund balance classifications. Staff reported the city’s unassigned general‑fund balance at about 35 percent of revenues (roughly $7.7 million), near the upper range the council discussed as allowable. Staff said the city preserves restricted and assigned balances for designated purposes, including capital projects and perpetual care funds for the cemetery.

The session also highlighted unusually strong investment income in the current period. Staff reported roughly $1.6 million in investment earnings credited to the general fund in the most recent year, and said improved yields have reduced pressure on the operating budget. Council members and staff discussed the distinction between fund balance (the balance sheet measure) and operating results for enterprise funds, and how non‑operating items such as investment earnings and capital contributions affect overall net position.

Council members reviewed statutory and timing constraints for the budget process. Staff said the tentative FY26 budget would be prepared and presented to department heads in the coming week, with work sessions planned for April. Key dates noted by staff: a tentative budget submission on or about May 15, a possible final adoption on June 19 if no truth‑in‑taxation hearing is required, and an August hearing if the council moves forward with a truth‑in‑taxation process. Staff reminded the council that truth‑in‑taxation procedures are governed by state law and would alter the schedule and public‑notice requirements.

Council members asked for additional detail in the coming weeks on fund‑by‑fund balances, assigned capital dollars and the planned use of fund balance for one‑time items in FY26. Staff agreed to provide department‑level requests when those returns are received and to circulate deeper detail before the April work sessions.

Less critical details: staff noted several restricted balances (park, police and fire impact fees, cemetery perpetual care and other dedicated funds) and said other nonmajor governmental funds are summarized in the CAFR.","City staff presented the annual comprehensive financial report and a year‑to‑date financial review, reporting an unassigned general‑fund balance near the statutory ceiling, unusually high investment earnings and a timetable for the FY26 budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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