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County Attorney Scott Broadhead told the council the existing PID policy said the county would not collect taxes, fees or assessments imposed by a PID, which conflicted with other state statutes that require the county to collect. Broadhead said his office reconciled the conflict by explaining the county may collect when a PID sets a tax rate but is not required to enforce collection of PID assessments or to pursue enforcement actions on behalf of the PID.

Tooele County Treasurer Mike Jansen told the council county treasurers must process and distribute PID taxes much the same as other taxing entities and that counties routinely handle the accounting and distribution. Jansen said counties also provide guidance and training to other jurisdictions on PID handling.

Council members and members of the public asked how collection, distribution and tax-sale procedures would work in practice. Broadhead and treasurer staff explained the county would collect ad valorem taxes when the PID provides a rate; if a PID does not set a rate, the county will not collect for that entity. Officials said assessments (for example, connection or maintenance assessments) differ from property taxes and are typically the PID’s responsibility to enforce. The treasurer said the county could contract to collect assessments if a PID requested that service.

The council debated the policy at length, noting political concerns that residents often blame the county for tax increases imposed by other taxing entities. Council members said the change is intended to align county practice with state law and to avoid lawsuits or “ugly power struggles” over collection authority.

Councilman Eric Stromberg moved to adopt Resolution 2025-16; Councilman Kendall Thomas seconded. The council recorded roll-call votes (Councilman Thomas: yes; Councilman Hoffman: yes; Vice Chair Scott Wardle: aye; Councilman Stromberg: aye) and adopted the resolution.

The resolution updates the PID application and review policy so the county will collect PID ad valorem taxes when presented with a tax rate, while clarifying that enforcement, foreclosure and assessment collection remain responsibilities of the PID unless the county contracts to provide those services.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tooele County Council 7/1/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Tooele County Council on July 1 adopted Resolution 2025-16 to amend county policy so the county will collect public infrastructure district ad valorem taxes when rates are provided, while clarifying the county will not be the PID’s primary enforcement agent.","taxTitle","Tooele County Council, Tooele County Commission and Boards, Tooele County, Utah","taxId",75400,"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},6180458,"Tooele County amends code to align with state law on finance officer duties; auditor objects to moving purchasing authority",2301,361000,2662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717&start=361&end=2662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717/thumbnail_361000.jpg","/articles/6180458/Utah/Tooele-County-amends-code-to-align-with-state-law-on-finance-officer-duties-auditor-objects-to-moving-purchasing-authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180458-af110a59f1c3e34522021e67e84be11c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174038&Signature=eJDNv32EeOYnzH03eopSRG82gHqFaOe8odVaj87qTXa-AOMcW7WOoG78uASrU-nlD9xvemfpnHyLbGBd-K66-Qd-YPYM81-MNoeAxl-mal-snBbPch~sPDpBptccq5DvDN0gByM1jMMWXU8aZKxQB0xiuNC6vuLI9H1ssGNdHQ5XZ6azQerMcH5XefFSn5Oj~~TSp78HmwGqI9fwbtWnfxLmSl~msHMVkk2rXs90TOsUDpi51M1~P5hajsqbN~jaX27wBYQwo3L5~1lR1A4y9MLKSUEkD7TtmvenNUb~mzn-DriW52IZUWskZ37OcB2OGYIjQ9gR4j7ThPTXGE2o-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tooele County Council members adopted Ordinance 2025-07 on July 1, 2025, to align county code with state law by clarifying the duties of the county finance officer and making the designation of the county purchasing agent discretionary.

The change removes language that had required the county manager to prepare and present a tentative budget and restates that the office of the county finance officer shall exist as provided in state law; the ordinance also clarifies that the council may designate who serves as purchasing agent rather than automatically assigning that duty to the manager.

The changes drew a public comment from Allison McCoy, Tooele County auditor, who said she opposed “the proposed action to remove purchasing responsibilities from the auditor’s office.” McCoy told the council her office had been formally appointed purchasing agent under the new form of government, that staff had worked to improve procurement processes, and that outside auditors had confirmed that keeping purchasing in the auditor’s office is a common practice in Utah: “State code clearly establishes that by default, the county auditor serves as a purchasing agent unless another person is formally appointed.”

County Attorney Scott Broadhead presented the ordinance and explained the edits were intended to bring the county code into conformity with state law. Broadhead said the county finance officer (auditor) should have responsibility consistent with state statute and that some county-code language was redundant or outdated.

Vice Chair Scott Wardle, who presided in the chair’s absence, responded at length to public remarks and council debate, saying the ordinance was not a commentary on performance and expressing regret for any perception of personal conflict: “I am sorry I’ve given the perception at times that I…have hurt you,” Wardle said, addressing the auditor directly during the meeting.

Councilman Ty Hoffman moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-07; Councilman Eric Stromberg seconded. The council voted in favor and the ordinance passed.

The ordinance directs county staff to update code language so the county finance officer’s duties match state law, removes the requirement that the county manager prepare and present the tentative budget, and makes the purchasing-agent designation a discretionary council decision going forward. The council and the auditor agreed during debate that any further clarifications should follow state law and avoid creating operational conflicts between elected offices and the manager’s office.

Local officials said the goal is to reduce conflicts between county code and changing state statutes; staff will follow up on implementation details and update internal processes as needed.","Tooele County Council members adopted Ordinance 2025-07 on July 1, 2025, to align county code with state law by clarifying the duties of the county finance officer and making the designation of the county purchasing agent discretionary.",{"_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},6180440,"Stockton resident asks County to help secure power for 20‑acre rural lot",161,108000,269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717&start=108&end=269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6180440/Utah/Stockton-resident-asks-County-to-help-secure-power-for-20acre-rural-lot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180440-27d1c0d9566167c700895b58e146376a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174038&Signature=NGAYR0ztfmbrlWIXeo1Jj~oOIr3eBuqDRfuQddxjj1U4TKj9R9pAiEByPRCVjNySjQVPrnbElprUHO9AgR9DIa5kfL~GUGAJRVQD8E0fePPvghPj8gu7oDqKBcNMRp2cK5YwB7i5u-IuvyAXtCEBzItSGcogBCaPqVG1rgq3jqxHeY9SzGdxe37XgmcsuFawpvCwyRf828hQ8h9fhA-TMq~cTeu33ZZdwB0K073YTdcsDx0FgxB7lstjGA5ZskVW4ed5ijVR2XOwZZYUGsT1axWiNJtE7OrDXw563XxJj4XJLPASI4gs9kjK1UoAu9oqMEYdXE8jmLH0ogL3bz9RKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jake MacArthur, a Stockton resident, told the Tooele County Council during public comment that he recently secured legal road access to State Trust Grounds but has been denied a permit to obtain power for a well on his 20‑acre lot.

MacArthur said neighboring parcels under 40 acres had service and water while his lot did not and that the lack of power prevented irrigation and livestock watering: “I can't water cows. I can't water horses,” he told the council. He said he was willing to sign an affidavit that he would not live on the parcel until rezoning was complete and asked the county for assistance after multiple years of attempts.

Vice Chair Scott Wardle asked County Manager Andy Welch to follow up. County Manager's office staff agreed to help and Wardle told MacArthur staff would be in touch. No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff said they would investigate and follow up with the resident.

MacArthur's comments were offered during the public‑comment portion of the meeting; the council did not take immediate regulatory action but directed staff to look into the permit and power‑service issue.","At the July 1 Tooele County Council meeting a Stockton resident said he had legal road access but was denied power to run a well because his lot is 20 acres and an office said 40‑acre minimum is required; county staff agreed to follow up.",{"_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},6180445,"Tooele County approves $11,800 net 2025 budget adjustment for Wendover Airport",143,635000,778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717&start=635&end=778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717/thumbnail_635000.jpg","/articles/6180445/Utah/Tooele-County-approves-11800-net-2025-budget-adjustment-for-Wendover-Airport","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180445-62abdbc27e07f194bb16b4ee10c0de53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174038&Signature=NCKnB6VLFaykHUxjeLSDb28jZxDii-DgtaQEWm6DNVmrOyWhbqBfwiLgpLM4tsAFIiQNOq8-ZVP17gVByNKSvcv-V6kQz4aMVCGTnjc~CU6w5JIC39KYp3T3DbAnyINndzuGm0K2I96vLgH8GNjW1jQkQpGnmHE0oYWNWZMGx~BRqFRckR9~RxkHgdjqjGEL5wl77rX3BHB3imezrKt-~GvxJlNEAq1P-xpyroG7j0-Og-pMliiJ7y9BAffYWZ2dNsrqz4PnPUgs-nuVfREgQZ83ivhte0oTVYu8HU3RPrnd-jbw9qyDy8I7sEaktynY~MnaHyIfDKsy7o-zlQ6uJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tooele County Council on July 1 adopted Resolution 2025-18, a budget adjustment for Wendover Airport that results in a net increase of $11,800 for 2025.

County Auditor Allison McCoy explained the airport had received a grant (approximately $26,000) for a purchase made in 2024 and had incurred demolition costs of about $14,800; because of the grant and existing funds the net adjustment needed in the county budget is $11,800.

The council held the required public hearing; no members of the public spoke. Councilman Ty Hoffman moved to open the public hearing and later moved to close it; Councilman Eric Stromberg seconded motions during the hearing process. Councilman Kendall Thomas moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Hoffman seconded. The council voted in favor and the resolution passed.

Officials said the adjustment was an accounting action to reflect grant revenue and demolition expenses and that the county financial system will record the appropriation consistent with the grant and expenditures previously incurred.","The Tooele County Council adopted Resolution 2025-18 on July 1 to increase the 2025 Wendover Airport budget by a net $11,800 to reflect a 2024 grant and demolition expenses.",{"_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},6180450,"Tooele County approves sale of 38 South Main to Friends of Switchpoint for $1.5 million",137,1926000,2063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717&start=1926&end=2063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118857-594de3fcdcad2dde56b1e7c5a0413717/thumbnail_1926000.jpg","/articles/6180450/Utah/Tooele-County-approves-sale-of-38-South-Main-to-Friends-of-Switchpoint-for-15-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180450-d5970fe9e7d14ddae04d0389d1c5aa81/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174038&Signature=NdRl16qBdv9vFNcEdQ9uFRuQ4PR~YVUvda3WoL9i3RvbQ2F09o~qwYzpql5olrwudZI-T1e99B1Y8OX5~sddMS7COMJJzZf4OHOxtBbqX-WJdnYq44MJq4-fzxmdbBC~nUN0k-z99jjOjOPDL-olWld4XeYHSxEf-e43xBBJWlrQNBnM0XJY4NnsInWFjHQyfEQI7WPjdQZOv-oTd4PN06pd04MI4TwVFdqMEPsh-Deb87GyHIeIn3ZH5os5KY2OzKoAylAEH1VAsn09OkztgwplpK32cowzMTCXYgbrNQiOVHw4beQtxoAM56H9aXR5K48YnkoHhzfxYPUeQFMnHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tooele County Council on July 1 adopted Resolution 2025-17 to authorize sale of the surplus county parcel at 38 South Main Street to Friends of Switchpoint, Inc. for $1,500,000.

County Attorney Scott Broadhead explained the sale met statutory requirements for disposition of surplus property: the sale price meets or exceeds the average of two appraisals and the county met the 14-day public-notice requirement. Because the property’s value exceeds $100,000, the council was required to hold a public hearing before acting.

The council opened the public hearing; no members of the public stepped forward to comment. Councilman Kendall Thomas moved to close the hearing and then moved to adopt Resolution 2025-17; Councilman Eric Stromberg seconded. The council voted in favor and the resolution passed.

The county attorney noted the sale and notice procedures met applicable requirements and that the transaction may now proceed under the terms presented to the council.","The Tooele County Council on July 1 adopted Resolution 2025-17 to authorize sale of a surplus county parcel at 38 South Main Street to the nonprofit Friends of Switchpoint, Inc. for $1,500,000 after a public hearing with no speakers.","actionData","errors"]

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