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Andrew Crane, with the County Attorney’s Office, told the council he had not yet received final legal approval for the ordinance and therefore it could not be passed at this meeting. He said the proposed change would move the unincorporated area fee from $3.00 to $3.03 for 911 service and includes language to revisit annual adjustments (a 10% annual increase provision was discussed). \"This ordinance, when given final legal approval to be passed, would essentially change the fee that is assessed in the unincorporated parts of the county, to change it from $3 to $3.03,\" Andrew said.

Nut graf: Councilors agreed to defer formal action until staff and legal complete the ordinance language so it can be reviewed in full at a later meeting.

Ending: The council left the proposal pending legal approval and planned to take it up at a subsequent meeting once final language is provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 06-24-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council reviewed a pending ordinance to adjust the county dispatch/911 fee from $3 to $3.03 and to allow future annual increases. The proposal lacked final legal approval and was not adopted at this meeting.","taxTitle","Cache County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",74853,"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},6188310,"Council approves assessor corrections to residential‑exemption roll for 17 parcels",162,1257000,1419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4&start=1257&end=1419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4/thumbnail_1257000.jpg","/articles/6188310/Utah/Council-approves-assessor-corrections-to-residentialexemption-roll-for-17-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188310-cae3544065a768762bddaa86dd2ba7ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166543&Signature=ZQYvQqntmd7Ux0csNWGsxolqMr-ksLltcsmHprBPjVCxGbNwqIqh0tPP-mpUwssMy9Fb4TZM2qwWrAUiQdw0RR8rlENy8StU1rIEetKRwz229e-ppiiRHCjiNC8Jyo90~puw8hWv2aBcnM0Bu-Agcjv9izp7~2mcNDS2k9WT6Hfd-osThNgsUQKFrzknLKt0U0CvfwJ0ImVr2jpaDfknN7LDNyyJd05NKmh5hHUNIpwT2Xvo0uRc8zZVCPF41NLXI7dCC7-XdDT-g8aJP5DSSKINM9dCIFVihiWk5s~TpvwZLqmepS4f5f4AvmzJUIDbJGhtnbJyfScRhwRCT674RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cache County Council approved corrections to the 2025 tax roll that grant primary‑residence exemptions to 17 parcels for which declarations were received after the May 22 roll‑closing deadline.

Nut graf: Brett Robinson, the Cache County assessor, told the council staff reviewed parcels and removed about 380 properties from the residential exemption list while adding about 30 during March–May review; since the roll closed on May 22, the assessor received 17 residential declarations that staff say meet the statutory correction criteria and therefore should be added.

Robinson explained that Utah code allows corrections for defects in form and that, where correct documents have since been provided, the assessor can make corrections with council consent rather than requiring property owners to pursue the Board of Equalization. A councilor moved and seconded the assessor’s requested corrections; the motion passed with those in favor saying “aye.”

Ending: The council approved the assessor corrections for the 17 parcels; staff will ensure the tax roll and taxpayer notices reflect the change.","Cache County Council approved assessor-recommended corrections to the 2025 property tax roll, granting primary‑residence exemptions to 17 parcels submitted after the May 22 tax‑roll closing.",{"_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},6188314,"County attorney and victim services staff report VOCA/VAWA and state grants; some awards below amounts requested",102,1042000,1144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4&start=1042&end=1144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4/thumbnail_1042000.jpg","/articles/6188314/Utah/County-attorney-and-victim-services-staff-report-VOCAVAWA-and-state-grants-some-awards-below-amounts-requested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188314-a377c2b982e360901cca61c76a12b662/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166543&Signature=IVRliwW-KaNYfdguPNYEeBs8hEF88wZmXEjzEg~dvtopS~o7Ib-u8V6q1tdbswt~KMMAy-8x040aCtOb1wzhXe-OthMyT7LrtDBds-rJpgqL3iRZPUP0M3WvcY4BURD-XYQPDWBK9Cu5NpICeLnr011U2S45tEe~iOrdkMC4DyduyQzQWpzDOV0M-xIfzJKF-uI7ZgnU7tAPsp3enthpo0ju~nJ3Tr1rJfH9YYM6DwGBFO4bsNs0QcjZh2F-pFCPHFvg~Xqw9SACsScgrxo-Ex8MXqqKSeE9vdca~5UQ0eZq43gJCXShlblgbKleuB0Rc6R~SWqdZS62iLZ2LOrdJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County attorneys and victim services staff updated the council on recent grant activity for victim services, describing awards that were smaller than requested and ongoing efforts to find additional funding.

Andrew Crane, with the County Attorney’s Office, told the council that the county had sought $400,000 over two years under a VAWA request; the awarding body approved $340,000. \"It's a little less than we asked for, but honestly, it wasn't a shocker at the same time,\" Andrew said.

Sarah (staff member) provided details on separate awards. She said the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) request — which the county sought as $200,000 per year — resulted in an award totaling $164,992.32 for the two‑year period. She also said the county applied for the Utah Victim Service Provider (UVSP) grant (formerly the Criminal Justice Grant), asked for $75,000 and was approved for the full $75,000. Sarah said the county is also pursuing additional funding through a partnership with CAPSA as a sub‑grantee for an ICJR grant that would fund part‑time staff hours; that application decision is expected in early fall.

Nut graf: Staff cautioned that federal and state victim‑services funding streams have shrunk in some places, and the county will need to layer multiple grants and partnerships to cover program costs.

Sarah and Andrew described why awards were smaller than requested: state and federal victim funding pools have seen revenue declines, in part because penalties and other federal receipts that feed those funds have decreased. Sarah said staff will attend a funding summit and continue to hunt for additional sources and partnerships to sustain the program.

Ending: Staff asked the council to note the awards and said they will return with budget implications and any required contract or subgrant documents if additional funding is secured.","Cache County officials reported awards and shortfalls for several victim‑services grant applications, and staff said they are pursuing additional funding partnerships and subgrants to cover service needs.",{"_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},6188320,"Cache County council approves 0.25 percentage‑point increase to transient room tax, 5‑2 vote",63,3720000,3783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4&start=3720&end=3783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4/thumbnail_3720000.jpg","/articles/6188320/Utah/Cache-County-council-approves-025-percentagepoint-increase-to-transient-room-tax-52-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188320-ec232c31b2bfa85823b1e8c9f4507377/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166543&Signature=e4DIyeSL9QnihJkCa61QbuPr85BI4WHGA2Gs1pijlT44OTXtdOHnLca5DHIrDdFMt05TjjXeJdL0x2whKWEhosAyimFLuilJwg1pB6XyjrQwO0EIhOjWkq-C3SSWf95xHh2Ez-8g0AIEAdY2IV1-Q70jQwAJsnP9SHQ5duibl6jXLpoiuwK8oLkEnMWwr3DIoC9RwV-AswzMTKmvdDc9Bdhzn~f9Q~wkefevjEltOoTVWMWq1QPQ94qNnQyvCjHaKiPNndPh5Qu4raN9SBhLSdu9MojeZlkdEPXkrEznGM95ePB1kkC51rc5FkH9dTH0M6096P1G3eJDPJtgvWE-UA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cache County Council voted 5‑2 to approve an amendment to the county transient room tax that increases the county share by 0.25 percentage point. The council passed ordinance 2025‑17 after members debated eligibility for state reimbursement for emergency services and possible local spending priorities.

Nut graf: Sponsors and county staff said the increase — the state process limits counties to a 0.25 point addition — would make the county eligible for a state reimbursement program for search‑and‑rescue and related emergency services and would also create a small new local revenue source to fund roads, emergency services and visitor impacts.

Councilors and staff discussed how to spend the revenue if approved. Julie from the Visitors Bureau had previously told staff she was not in favor, and several council members said the revenue should be targeted toward emergency services and road and trail maintenance. Staff estimated the 0.25 point increase would generate roughly $94,000 based on 2024 collections.

A motion to adopt ordinance 2025‑17 passed 5 to 2. The council clarified that the amendment adds only the 0.25 percentage point counties are allowed under state law and that the state will retain a portion for a statewide reimbursement fund; local government would receive the remaining share.

Ending: Council members said they will consider how to prioritize uses of the new revenue in coming budget discussions; one council member reiterated a prior commitment to the hotel and lodging industry and said they would not vote for the tax personally, though the ordinance passed.","The Cache County Council voted 5‑2 to raise the county's transient room tax by 0.25 percentage point, making the county eligible for a state reimbursement program and adding an estimated $94,000 in revenue based on 2024 collections.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6188324,"Cache County council opens budget amendment hearing, delays final vote after questions about midyear COLA and line-item details",1243,1509000,2752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4&start=1509&end=2752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063395-1ffcb217808afd37593ad36ab797eba4/thumbnail_1509000.jpg","/articles/6188324/Utah/Cache-County-council-opens-budget-amendment-hearing-delays-final-vote-after-questions-about-midyear-COLA-and-line-item-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188324-c057dc119756336821aed0a2e7738704/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166543&Signature=d3~STBZQcOH4~soU3ozwr37o-lJIC1M6ouWhbOx9pAg0sbdXccj4C~41zJGwyaszszeu-X1FeCfteifcVrIphOIbRcs~Pp6WQeaQ25cm1XE6edHnQpyirmD9qs9QKRXDGxnutVTp~oF7I5KX2MD-X6qlqoN2ruDTtFwJ6hB~0Q57Ifh0dUMETD4UJjcgC4yVlBHCeHcVXEUrAIa8PIZhxYiFCLlQ61~OjMBqaXUBRsyoFyPSRTUw0AXROoDqULbHkdH8~BbR3C5qSgZGRoTAgchVOfE8nLN8sbGzv1kWey6GedGtV3PYQeVdNtMOTjlPzku2voveu1bKmjAXi6YMOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cache County officials opened a public hearing on a proposed midyear budget amendment that would add a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for non‑sworn county employees and move or add funds across several departments, but the council postponed final action to gather more detail.

The proposed amendment includes a midyear 4% COLA for public employees excluding sworn officers and would appropriate $286,286 from the general fund for that increase, Wes (staff member) told the council. Wes said other allocations in the package include smaller appropriations for the Municipal Services Fund, the Visitors Bureau, the Senior Center, and the airport.

The proposal bundles a long list of items: two new sheriff’s office hires that the Cache County School District will reimburse under existing contracts; sewer-line and facilities repairs; a reclassification from part‑time to full‑time in the county attorney’s office funded in part by savings in that office; emergency equipment and capital requests for parks, trails and public works; software implementation and recurring annual fees; vehicle purchases at the senior center largely funded by donations; and recognition and transfer of a donation into the Open Space Fund.

Nut graf: Councilors said they need clearer line‑item receipts and justifications before voting. Multiple members said they received the full amendment materials too late to review in detail and asked staff for breakdowns of costs and reimbursement sources before the council adopts amendments that will carry into the 2026 budget.

Wes summarized immediate specifics: “the total amount out of the general fund is the $286,286,” and he described plans to reallocate some general‑fund charges to benefit the tax administration fund where appropriate. Council members pressed for receipts or contract documentation for several items — for example, final costs for a sewer repair and for software implementation and annual fees — and asked that those be supplied before the next meeting.

Council members also asked which proposed increases would be ongoing in future budgets; Wes identified the COLA and several recurring items (the surveyor wages and the annual software fee) as continuing costs. Several members said they want the budget amendments finalized at the appropriations meeting stage in future so that councilors can review and ask questions earlier in the process.

Because the packet raised numerous follow‑up questions, the council agreed to continue the amendment for additional review and asked members to submit specific questions to staff (Matt and Wes) by the end of the week so answers can be provided in time for the next meeting. No formal vote on the overall amendment package was taken at this meeting.

Ending: Councilors set a timeline to revisit the amendment at the next scheduled meeting; council leadership asked departments to provide receipts and clearer annual/one‑time cost distinctions to support any final approval.","The Cache County Council opened a midyear budget amendment hearing that would add a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for most county employees and multiple one-time and ongoing changes across departments. Councilors requested more detail and agreed to continue the matter to the next meeting rather than vote tonight.","actionData","errors"]

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