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The presenter said Millard County’s total assessed values are “just over $2 billion” this year, with increases attributed to three components: about $258 million in locally assessed real-property value increases, roughly $948 million in centrally assessed value changes and about $157 million in personal property. The speaker said those increases, together with statutory adjustments, produce a certified county tax rate of about 0.002516 for 2025 under the commission’s calculation, down from the 2024 rate of 0.002695 — a reduction of about 6.64 percent.

Tax staff explained how the rate is calculated: the county’s prior-year levy is divided by current-year values after adjustments for collection rate and board-of-equalization changes. The presenter said the county’s collection rate used in the calculation was about 97.3 percent.

Commissioners asked for follow-up details. Several requested a residential-impact example and a breakdown of how much of the value increase came from residential versus commercial or centrally assessed property. The presenter said the centrally assessed calculation had been moved to a three‑year benchmark (rather than a 2015 high- water mark), which materially increased centrally assessed growth this year.

Commissioners also discussed a recent state law (referred to in the meeting as SB 295) that, in their description, allows counties to adopt a lower base for a limited period; county officials asked how the law would affect their options and whether adopting a lower certified rate this year would limit future flexibility. The presenter said he would research how the five‑year provision would apply and provide details to county staff.

No tax rate was adopted at the meeting; staff said the statutory certification deadlines for setting the county rate fall in June, and they will return with residential impact figures and any clarifications about SB 295 before the commission sets a final rate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Millard County Commission Meeting Live Stream 6-3-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A State Tax Commission briefing June 3 showed Millard County’s assessed values rose sharply this cycle, producing a provisional certified county tax rate of about 0.002516 — a roughly 6.6% reduction from 2024’s 0.002695 if the county adopts the certified rate.","taxTitle","Millard County Commission, Millard County Commission and Boards, Millard County, Utah","taxId",75106,"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},6213382,"UAMPS outlines 183 MW peaker plant outside Holden; county commissioners hear plans, timelines and local impacts",1657,6872000,8529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676725-a21ff2a8e29cb6b54711f165d2d82c62&start=6872&end=8529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676725-a21ff2a8e29cb6b54711f165d2d82c62/thumbnail_6872000.jpg","/articles/6213382/Utah/UAMPS-outlines-183-MW-peaker-plant-outside-Holden-county-commissioners-hear-plans-timelines-and-local-impacts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213382-58ca8e8019a5b7bdeba8a0146b316553/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099073&Signature=PyVl5c1jnwqrKaRyIBxiMEZ2DZ5E9SJM0zTR5J7fKnHgnd9RgBF2Sd0S2ER07SdjwrWdro-XbAQ6OT4AmtwtkR4bX6Zj9hncdsEeb9twpKUeOs0UJ6QuvQmy1i7BGSekfXa1QEFmoT2aFbPBoY~SRHCo~UYOe0fMe1UKrnbBbjW2jp1Mh4c5r6-4Bu8ESJ-lF1-mjt9nzBarBATBu0v6UvCTQsnkX9lFaXktzCojIahebqArsSm57KlqkIoXXRVHemfYspCMRS5agQU2cuXkxzJ1sxz8CtLgjHemJS-r3nv2A~9sIDjGn14RCPVi2ASCYqSSb-PRrKtY6PCHi45LEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) presented details June 3 on a proposed 183‑megawatt reciprocating-engine peaker plant north of Holden, saying the project is intended to provide fast-response generation to pair with intermittent renewable sources.

Mike Squires, UAMPS managing director of government affairs, said the project is a member-driven attempt to stabilize capacity and reduce reliance on market purchases. “We’re really facing a lot of upward pressure when it comes to market purchases,” Squires said, and the peaker plant is intended to help meet member communities’ needs.

Project technical lead Scott Messersmith described the facility as a bank of large reciprocating internal-combustion engines (RICE), roughly 10 engines in total, sited on 20–30 acres, with fast ramp-up and ramp-down characteristics that make them useful for balancing solar and wind. “They are massive,” Messersmith said, and emphasized they can be turned on and off “really quickly” compared with larger combustion turbines.

UAMPS said the plant would be air‑cooled to minimize water consumption; the design uses closed-loop cooling with occasional replenishment rather than continuous large withdrawals. Messersmith said the project will include a fire-suppression water tank and likely trucked water for that purpose rather than relying on a large local well. He estimated the site would employ 12–15 full‑time staff after construction; construction itself would create many temporary jobs and could take about 18–24 months once financing and interconnection approvals are in place.

The project depends on two infrastructure pieces: a gas feed (the Kern River pipeline corridor was discussed) and a transmission tie to the nearby substation the presenters identified on maps as the Pavant substation. UAMPS has filed the Large Generator Interconnection Application (LGIA) and said transmission studies will take roughly a year to complete; any required substation and transmission upgrades would be governed by the system operator’s studies and cost allocations.

Commissioners asked practical questions about local benefits, workforce and water. Commissioner Wright said the county should pursue workforce training so local residents can qualify for jobs the plant would create. Squires and Messersmith said membership cities — including four in Millard County — would be first in line to receive power and that the project is being developed to serve those members’ needs.

UAMPS said they have secured financing commitments and retained Burns & McDonnell for design work. The presenters characterized the plant as a relatively small, flexible resource compared with large base-load plants and said it could potentially accept hydrogen blends in the future if the technology matures.

No formal county action was taken June 3; UAMPS representatives said they will continue working with county planning staff on siting, transmission studies and conditional-use permitting as the project advances.","Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems outlined a proposed 183‑MW, air‑cooled peaker plant north of Holden at the Millard County Commission meeting June 3, describing the project’s technology, timelines and infrastructure requirements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6213387,"Millard County commissioners approve rezoning of roughly 1,144 acres for heavy industrial use after heated public hearing",3141,1626000,4767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676725-a21ff2a8e29cb6b54711f165d2d82c62&start=1626&end=4767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676725-a21ff2a8e29cb6b54711f165d2d82c62/thumbnail_1626000.jpg","/articles/6213387/Utah/Millard-County-commissioners-approve-rezoning-of-roughly-1144-acres-for-heavy-industrial-use-after-heated-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213387-f491250136594e88398b2a94950e12e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099073&Signature=J2EvaToO-pByZJvgMQF0h16x8FA0vuYi-dm3EAjJjmxRm1w04eoYWsLSRfW87BQAre64ZtR1arCQly4pdQLogaM00PkAAxCckH10aLBq~vYTb175iPJWWUIMzFnWidTdcLjwkLcIP4ldsV0hpwNReym2v-uJa-6W~xZiXp07MP7VEuyEmFBb-x5V0Tk8wsxRoinvSO6J2Mkfnu4TL94Ll3YckwhbHqjf~PiZI1ZdV4LW9w3HBurYp0eIQuEf3lD93bBnv8CUrjFCRLrkac-DpvWfCElSvFZu4cfL8px0pTAocpXfKtzHn0Fd-BGSlkYW4MawTdQ9Ilo3E70zEVvuug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millard County Commission on June 3 adopted an ordinance changing about 1,143.8 acres from agricultural 20 (Ag-20) to heavy industrial, following a public hearing that drew residents, attorneys representing the applicant and a unanimous recommendation from the county Planning and Zoning Commission.

The vote opens the site for heavy industrial uses but does not finalize specific projects. Planning and zoning coordinator Adam said the location and “the planning commission, after much discussion … made a unanimous recommendation” in favor of the rezoning, and that the particulars of any future project would be handled through the conditional-use permit process.

Why it matters: Rezoning to heavy industrial converts the zoning rules that apply to the parcel and allows a broader set of uses; opponents said the change could permanently reduce water available for residents and farming, worsen traffic and noise, and set a precedent for further industrial expansion. Proponents said conditional use permitting and future mitigation requirements will address those concerns and that the project could bring jobs and tax revenue.

At the hearing, attorney Jason May, representing the applicant, said the planning commission found the application met the county’s rezoning criteria and recommended approval. “We believe that it should be approved,” May said during his presentation.

Several residents spoke in opposition. Cal Ashby submitted multi-page written comments read into the record by a commissioner; Ashby warned that “water is one of the most limited and valuable resources in our county” and said the proposal had not clearly defined long-term water use. Jarvis Jones, who described himself as living “right down the road” from the proposed site, urged commissioners to “please vote no on the zoning change” and said approving the request would risk turning an agricultural corridor into industrial land.

Others urged caution but not rejection. Dennis Aldridge, a resident who said he supported the project, told commissioners many of the detailed impacts opponents raised — including dust and fire suppression — will be considered later under conditional-use review. “All the questions I think that are being raised right now still have oversight,” Aldridge said.

Planning and zoning coordinator Adam explained the difference between rezoning and permits: changing a zoning district makes the uses allowed under that district legally possible, but “there are some uses which require a conditional-use permit,” he said, describing conditional permits as a “Yes, you can with conditions” process in which the county and planning commission set site-specific mitigation for traffic, water, setbacks and other impacts.

Commission discussion emphasized workforce and tax effects as well as local oversight. Commissioner Wright urged county planning for workforce training so local residents could fill potential jobs, and noted past instances where land was rezoned and later returned to agricultural use if proposals did not proceed. Commissioner Lyman, who moved to adopt the ordinance, said she was “a little hesitant” but believed the conditional-use permit process could address many issues.

The commission first opened the hearing, took public comment, closed the hearing by motion, then voted on ordinance 25-06-03. Commissioner Lyman moved the ordinance’s adoption; Commissioner Wright seconded. The roll-call vote recorded both present commissioners as voting yes; Commissioner Johnson was absent. The motion passed.

What happens next: Rezoning does not grant project permits. Any developer seeking to build on the site must apply for specific approvals such as conditional-use permits and any necessary environmental or utility permits. Planning staff said those processes will include additional public notice and evening meetings to let residents comment.

The record: The application was listed as Z-2025-033O on the agenda and included a Planning and Zoning recommendation report. Several residents submitted written comments, which were made part of the public hearing record.","The Millard County Commission voted unanimously June 3 to adopt an ordinance rezoning about 1,143.8 acres from Ag-20 to heavy industrial after a public hearing where residents raised water, infrastructure and quality-of-life concerns and proponents said conditional use permits will address specifics.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6213376,"Regional R6 officials report land purchase, utility plans for Central Utah AgriPark; county asked to help recruit producers",894,461000,1355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676725-a21ff2a8e29cb6b54711f165d2d82c62&start=461&end=1355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676725-a21ff2a8e29cb6b54711f165d2d82c62/thumbnail_461000.jpg","/articles/6213376/Utah/Regional-R6-officials-report-land-purchase-utility-plans-for-Central-Utah-AgriPark-county-asked-to-help-recruit-producers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213376-3dd0b466ad8848cec17751fad5f0b1b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099073&Signature=FEXA49-tW79FCc~UZYyPp7KLGj8S0wc~936FeU-IJFvPE2PpVVpQ7YwMhs~LGlg61WTClJOqXDf8jXR1X94Ou0mZJG-OLyxUo3JsB23iej9CnIYFr0wUSUGUkMWQ9EjazQgCp5YL~oq39owqcI8E-44SYi9n7ez8jpK8u7zY7XLPBV2-bVVhqfV97U2c~ZVukJ7NWstohiS6HfbpDAEBkrvdhMsZVMjY1RzGMZOV7pzNqO5CZcpTolKz4dvpNmwejOpppwiS3FMcL9gjTSHWllfNy7pzATCQkIojF6jpbCa8z1zdf9d9CqsZ6CoBsEF~z2~SpQ0QlQ2YQDEtz7EcAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sean Kerr, director of the R6 regional council, told the Millard County Commission June 3 that R6 has an agreement for roughly 920 acres north and west of Nephi as the planned site for a Central Utah AgriPark intended to bring processing and distribution closer to local agricultural producers.

Kerr said water access was obtained early in the negotiations through a private seller and that R6 holds a five‑year option on water tied to the property. He said R6 is working to bring utilities — power, water, sewer and gas — to the site to make it shovel-ready and to attract private investment for buildings and processors.

“We figured that in this location you’ll draw some of that from the Wasatch front,” Kerr said, and that proximity to rail and freeway access were design goals. He framed the AgriPark’s purpose as helping family farms by providing local processing and distribution so producers do not need to ship out of state.

Kerr outlined early interest from a mix of potential operators, including a wool-wash facility, slaughterhouse operators and an unexpected firm that said it could convert agricultural refuse into carbon‑nanotube product. He cautioned the county that R6 is not planning to build speculative buildings on the site but to prepare utilities and infrastructure to invite private developers.

He said funding so far has included county and state contributions and that R6 has pursued federal grants and private capital; the project had earlier received a state appropriation, but that funding was reduced in the second year while R6 worked to demonstrate spending of the initial funds.

Commissioners asked whether the parcel is private or includes federal/state land; Kerr said the available parcel was freed by a federal exchange and “it checked a lot of the boxes.” He asked commissioners to help identify local producers who might want specific facilities so R6 could recruit appropriate businesses.

No county action was taken at the meeting; commissioners and staff signaled ongoing coordination and follow-up as R6 advances engineering and utility agreements.","R6 regional council reported an agreement to option about 920 acres north and west of Nephi for the Central Utah AgriPark, saying water access was secured and initial utility hookups are being planned; commissioners were asked to help identify local producers and potential users for processing and distribution sites.","actionData","errors"]

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