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Sewer slip-lining contract
The council awarded the Phase 2 sewer slip-lining contract to Insituform (contract value $2,262,897.80). City staff said the project is part of a planned multi-year program to line aging reinforced concrete sanitary sewer pipe, capture infiltration and reduce costs associated with excess flow to the regional sewer district.

Chris (city public works/engineering staff) told the council Highland used a phased bidding approach in order to achieve scheduling and pricing efficiencies for several years of required work. The council authorized the city administrator to sign the contract; the vote passed 5'0.

MXU purchase for culinary meters
The council also approved buying 1,365 MXU units (meter transmitters) from Mountain Land Supply Company for $208,967.85. Staff explained the purchase is the first phase of a planned multi-year MXU replacement program that allows remote reading and near-real-time usage data for residents, reduces drive-by meter reading costs and can help customers detect leaks faster.

City staff noted there was a global supply constraint earlier in the process; staff recommended phasing the purchases over three years to match installation capacity and rate-study funding. Council approved the purchase and authorized the city administrator to sign the purchase agreement.

Why these matter
The sewer lining contract addresses long-standing infrastructure needs in neighborhoods where pipes installed decades ago allow groundwater infiltration. The MXU replacement is a utility operations investment expected to improve meter reliability and customer access to usage data.

Votes and contract details
- Sewer slip-lining (Phase 2): Contract award to Insituform, $2,262,897.80; motion passed 5'0.
- MXU purchase: 1,365 units, Mountain Land Supply Company, $208,967.85; motion passed 5'0.

Council members thanked staff for planning a multi-year procurement strategy and for describing how the projects fit into capital spending plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Highland Council approved a $2.26 million contract for the sewer slip-lining Phase 2 and authorized purchase of 1,365 MXU radio units for the culinary water system; both votes were unanimous.\n","taxTitle","Highland City Council, Highland, Utah County, Utah","taxId",20059,"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},6524223,"Council approves $108,000 transfer from pressurized-irrigation fund to general fund over objections",519,4046000,4565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3868684-738bc42bdd415201afc6b5107f09bd38&start=4046&end=4565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3868684-738bc42bdd415201afc6b5107f09bd38/thumbnail_4046000.jpg","/articles/6524223/Utah/Council-approves-108000-transfer-from-pressurized-irrigation-fund-to-general-fund-over-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524223-d725c891aba3ddde6d51a555a166fcf6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569994&Signature=CJKhCbhmPwqnBwifKywYVTfXMfG6vB8iOv-R6ajj0WbE4E1~Q1aNmSpjwfSV6uOTaO322NJe~o5eJiku6RBC0gNXj~hLoOY9gdaedvtc3CyIE1xi9F0KqI9IowWbSKwT8Ou1RwZG~GAopFS4p1h4iSAJUPR396gmWqe8F1NFMthGUwQQs0wHWkHeILh-xgAu2BsC7MdluDeuyU~kjuPHgXSAvIY1Urd9BgWuaMDWu4MdG-IUzeOLblp5UHuHxMI3O2TGaSYHnoSFlRxJyRGz3WWZAADUeaTREs~zjmr1U7z-IZCe1qD-vbkyryo6enXfK9D8C3Lah-GHCjn~6u95dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Highland — The Highland City Council voted 4'1 on Tuesday to transfer $108,000 from the city's pressurized irrigation (PI) fund to the general fund for fiscal 2025'26.

The transfer represents 3.4% of the PI fund's total budget for the year and roughly 4% of user-fee revenues in the PI fund, Finance Director David Mortensen told the council during the statutorily required public hearing. The transfer pays for the city's use of PI water to irrigate open spaces and parks.

Why this mattered: The topic prompted substantive debate among council members about transparency and whether the general fund should directly pay for park irrigation rather than recovering the cost through a PI transfer. Some council members argued the current practice effectively spreads the parks' cost across all PI users, while others said the transfer is a longstanding practice and that, without it, the general fund would need to find another $108,000 or reduce services.

Council action and vote
Council Member Kim moved to approve the resolution authorizing the $108,000 transfer; Council Member Ron seconded. The roll call vote was 4 yes, 1 no; Council Member Doug Courtney voted no and asked staff to consider alternatives that would avoid embedding the parks'cost in the PI user base.

What staff said
Mortensen said the transfer practice dates to prior years and that the amount is modest in the context of the PI fund, but acknowledged other council members' concerns about transparency and long-term policy. \"Essentially, we're charging all of our PI users a little bit more in order to subsidize the city's usage of PI water,\" he said, arguing the transfer has been used to keep the general fund balanced.

Council reaction
Council Member Scott said he favored moving toward a clearer policy where the general fund directly pays park irrigation costs rather than relying on an annual transfer charged to all PI users. Council Member Kim, who moved the resolution, said the transfer was a recognized practice and that the council could propose alternatives in future budget cycles.

Outcome and next steps
The resolution passed and the transfer will be included in the adopted FY2025'26 budget. Council asked staff to document the history of the transfer practice and to present alternatives for council consideration in future budgeting.","After a public hearing, Highland City Council approved a $108,000 transfer from the pressurized irrigation (PI) fund to the general fund, a practice several council members questioned as a de facto subsidy on PI users; the measure passed 4'1 with Council Member Doug Courtney voting no.",{"_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},6524230,"Highland Council adopts fiscal 2025–26 budget, fee changes and certified tax rate",502,4523000,5025000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3868684-738bc42bdd415201afc6b5107f09bd38&start=4523&end=5025","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3868684-738bc42bdd415201afc6b5107f09bd38/thumbnail_4523000.jpg","/articles/6524230/Utah/Highland-Council-adopts-fiscal-202526-budget-fee-changes-and-certified-tax-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524230-e43b97f9302cea2b3ec2032ecf892ef8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569994&Signature=OhFoGP4RAbkGu1iw1-d6x5M1WEWiZXPe3h4qWlgpXCGf1Kd54Dk1QMIr~5ZjfdMBzIei~Qb1CPIry8-a57auXdyVq3KVMZ9JXvSqfR1IxED3JPLvkK1xxLxPqrUd5Xr0p54YbCH6i4QIH~Yh0bwNr~Bxy1o5hsK32K5xr~xEbXRvz83W8Rfq4xKzuDpeUTpwp70hVgkBgAw122hjyGkX8zCKpsXo7-a1t7Rk8EZN6FxcqHT12ikTs~T6AWvcNi-JrPnJ2fGdzA251XMiyVcIGjAiglG5ZKctMW1P6Hminlo97-Ma0XXDuOFl0endgBrW8vZgdDXoqIyDhSLbQf5ntw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Highland — The Highland City Council on Tuesday approved a package of financial measures that included midyear budget adjustments for fiscal 2024–25, adoption of the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, an updated consolidated fee schedule and the city's certified property tax rate.

The council approved the ordinance to amend the current-year budget and then adopted the final 2025–26 budget after staff presented fund-by-fund updates, reserve estimates and program changes. The council also adopted a consolidated fee schedule and approved a certified tax rate of 0.00074 that splits to 0.000643 for city operations and 0.000097 for the library.

Why this matters: The actions finalize the city's spending plan for the year beginning July 1 and set fees and the local share of property taxes. The package includes changes across 10 funds, adjustments to pay and benefits for certain officers, and plans for capital work in parks, roads and utilities.

David Mortensen, Highland's finance director, told the council the midyear adjustments reconcile audit and actual activity in several funds, including an unexpected cemetery fund surplus that increases general fund revenue and transfers being carried forward for projects not completed before June 30. \"Per the Utah Municipal Code, cities can amend their budget throughout the budget year,\" Mortensen said in his presentation.

Major items approved
- Midyear adjustments for fiscal 2024'25: The council approved staff's list of changes to reflect actual revenues and expenditures in multiple funds, including an increase in the cemetery fund surplus and carryovers for trail and park projects.
- Fiscal year 2025'26 budget: The council adopted the comprehensive budget after public notice and hearing. Staff provided an all-funds summary that shows planned uses of fund balance in enterprise funds and a general fund maintaining the state-required reserve range.
- Consolidated fee schedule: The council approved reformatting and updates to departmental fees, including building and public works fees and a change clarifying sign and event permit handling. Kenneth Linford, the treasurer, said the format change aimed to reduce confusion and capture department-level charges.
- Certified tax rate: The council adopted the certified tax rate provided by Utah County. Mortensen noted assessed values increased in the city, which reduced the rate but produced modest revenue growth from new property (about $53,611 for general operations and about $7,900 for library operations).
- Officers' compensation: The council enacted compensation changes for specific city officers (a mix of a 3% market increase and one-time adjustments tied to retirement contribution changes). City staff said the 0.81% item is a one-time payment to offset recently required employee retirement contributions for certain tiers.

Council members and staff emphasized constraints and trade-offs in the budget. Mortensen walked through restricted revenues (impact fees and park bond debt service) and explained why some transfers originally proposed were reduced. Council members noted long-term trends in public safety, sanitation and staffing costs and asked staff to continue identifying grants and efficiencies.

Quotes and context
- \"Sometimes when we talk about some of these funds, we think, 'oh, the city has a million dollars they can go move.' It's because things are restricted,\" Mortensen said, explaining impact-fee restrictions for parks.
- Council Member Scott (first name not provided in the transcript) urged the city to monitor a multi-year upward trend in general fund expenditures and to plan for when development-driven revenue slows.

Ending note: The package passed unanimously on the council votes recorded in the meeting. Council and staff said they will continue quarterly monitoring of budgets and will update the public-facing \"citizen's budget\" materials after the audit.","After extended review and public hearings, the Highland City Council approved midyear budget adjustments, adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, approved a consolidated fee schedule and adopted the certified tax rate. Council also enacted targeted pay changes for a set of city officers included in the budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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