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City engineers told the council the overall estimate for the work is approximately $10,800,000. The city has set aside more than $9 million in cash from prior growth-related contributions to move forward on major equipment purchases and initial construction. City staff said they will seek bonding to cover the remaining estimated shortfall of about $1,440,000 and planned to meet with bond advisors to finalize financing.

The engineering and procurement plan includes construction management by JUB and additional geotechnical work, and staff emphasized ordering long-lead items such as membranes to avoid potential cost escalations. The upgrade is intended to increase capacity by roughly 25% compared with current plant capacity to accommodate projected growth.

During discussion council members and staff stressed the long-term nature and capital scale of the project: the work involves multiple sewer facilities beyond the WRF itself and is funded in part by developer impact contributions the city has accumulated. Staff characterized the decision as staged — approving the GMP to begin work and purchase equipment while continuing to secure the final financing.

A motion to approve the GMP passed on a roll-call vote with all council members present voting aye.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santaquin City Council Regular Meeting - June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) not to exceed $9,359,800 with Vancon Inc. for phase 3 of the Sanquin water-reclamation facility and related sewer improvements; total estimated project cost is about $10.8 million and staff plan to bond for the remaining roughly $1.44 million.","taxTitle","Santaquin City Council, Santaquin South , Juab County, Utah","taxId",23645,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6217415,"Santaquin Council holds budget public hearing; tentative tax hike and staff pay adjustments remain under consideration",1263,993000,2256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3645898-ea7ba6bd19c6e0f52cc547e8414fc03c&start=993&end=2256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3645898-ea7ba6bd19c6e0f52cc547e8414fc03c/thumbnail_993000.jpg","/articles/6217415/Utah/Santaquin-Council-holds-budget-public-hearing-tentative-tax-hike-and-staff-pay-adjustments-remain-under-consideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217415-a13cf66ecb72fe3add75fada3f448e9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771028899&Signature=RKeBsN25YWe0Lnxkf79YJ1axz-Jkn0WAaWqGQ3A36X6i6HpBthmK1NQWzIqhhkijbtwrudNyMLiustRxM9zEnnWfGyaY2RI4sH4Xp1hQ20GpJTZuPPrpnwy~sNGrMXVHeWKBgGoKKEFL8obYmhYkndhB~NyukTqcxLAzwvg0eWKXon6jynOum1pBfhbfDHOzojsoJQwBIml5jTD8LSH8zADbDDiXT3Cl8Jtw7TFxe31r5gj1vBkRJuuSOyhtDU0MgW9X7YnOXfsWXcoMquaFvuVvLBlX5ahovSk0AB9yvjkQBma8wxKaQ95Wilgy-wvvlEIStSvdUk~UuqXzozmw3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santaquin City Council opened a public hearing Tuesday to review its tentative fiscal year 2025–26 budget, which is “just under $13,000,000,” and discussed a potential property tax increase that city staff estimates would raise about $136,000 total — roughly $2.17 per month for the average Santaquin home.

The hearing matters because the proposed tax revenue is intended to fund public safety and employee costs the city says it cannot otherwise absorb. Mayor and council members described the increase as intended to fund roughly a half-time police officer and a half-time firefighter and to help cover rising personnel and operating costs.

City staff noted the budget package also includes a 4.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all employees starting Oct. 1, 2025, a possible merit pool up to 1.5% for staff, and a market-adjustment allowance of up to 4% for four positions identified by a recent salary survey. Norm (staff member) read the state requirement — Senate Bill 91 — that mandates a public hearing before adopting any final budget that contains compensation increases for “executive municipal officers,” and clarified that the draft budget treats executive officers the same as other employees for COLA, merit and market adjustments.

Council members and residents questioned the city's spending priorities and vehicle purchasing, and raised infrastructure and safety concerns. Resident Brad Greenholm said rising taxes and fees have become burdensome and sought reassurance that funds are “sacred” and spent with “total integrity.” Resident Lon Hendershot and others urged the council to address pedestrian safety on Center Street and 200 North, saying the stretch has become heavily traveled and is hazardous to children walking to nearby Orchard Cove/Apple Valley. Council members responded that sidewalk work and traffic-calming measures are being considered but entail additional costs and stormwater impacts.

The hearing did not result in a final budget vote. Mayor and staff said the council will hold a final public hearing and consider adoption of the final budget — and any tax action — on Aug. 7. Until then the measures discussed remain tentative; staff indicated the city was still awaiting final county and state numbers used to set rates.

Discussion items included how much of the budget is covered by local property taxes: staff said property taxes from homes and businesses account for about $1,944,560 — roughly 18% of the total tentative budget — underscoring that most municipal revenue derives from other sources. Council members emphasized the goal of keeping employee pay competitive to avoid losing staff to neighboring jurisdictions.

The council opened and then closed the hearing after public comments; no formal vote on the tax increase or on final budget adoption occurred at the meeting. The council also held the separate, statutorily required public hearing on potential compensation adjustments that apply to executive municipal officers under SB 91.","Council opened a public hearing on the fiscal 2025–26 tentative budget, discussed a proposed property tax increase totaling about $136,000 (roughly $2.17 per month for an average home) to fund public safety and other needs, and reviewed required public notice for compensation increases for executive municipal officers under SB 91.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves $9.36 million GMP for water-reclamation upgrade; bonding to cover remaining cost

Santaquin Council holds budget public hearing; tentative tax hike and staff pay adjustments remain under consideration