The Utah County Commission convened on December 13, 2023, to discuss budget adjustments and funding requests for various departments. The meeting focused on reviewing previous discussions and making decisions on several financial items.

The session began with a review of recent budget cuts, totaling nearly $1.75 million, which included a $250,000 reduction. The commissioners expressed satisfaction with the trend of decreasing expenditures. However, they noted two new requests that required immediate attention: an additional $13,000 for a public information officer in the sheriff's department and $5,000 for consulting services related to budget software.

The commissioners then revisited items previously put on hold. Notably, a request for $98,800 for a legal assistant was withdrawn at the department's request, as was a $21,600 request for overtime. The discussion continued with a request from the clerk's office to adjust a funding request from approximately $720,000 to $750,000. After deliberation, the commissioners agreed to maintain the lower amount, citing the availability of HAVA funds and the potential for mid-year adjustments if necessary.

Further discussions led to consensus on several other budget items, including $180,000 for a specific project and $36,000 for another. The commissioners also settled on $6,800 for a ballot press testing initiative. A significant agreement was reached regarding the Public Defender's Association, with a budget of $423,900 approved for the second half of their funding from the previous year.

The meeting concluded with a proposal for a pool sampling vehicle, where two commissioners supported a budget of $58,800, citing the growing demand on the health department due to population increases. The discussions highlighted the commission's ongoing efforts to manage the county's budget effectively while addressing departmental needs.

Overall, the meeting underscored the commission's commitment to fiscal responsibility and responsiveness to departmental requests, with plans for further evaluations and adjustments as necessary.