[{"_1":2,"_104":-5,"_105":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,85,95],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6804629,"mediaKeyId","5671302-6266c0995749587af8f4101708898c51","parentId",5671302,"title","County approves BOE adjustments; homeowner David Ray seeks refund for misapplied residency tax rate","audioSeconds",236,"startMs",1533410,"endMs",1769510,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671302-6266c0995749587af8f4101708898c51&start=1533&end=1769","thumbnailUrl","https://d352y6ypj4mjo3.cloudfront.net/AudioPlaceholder.png","articleUrl","/articles/6804629/Utah/County-approves-BOE-adjustments-homeowner-David-Ray-seeks-refund-for-misapplied-residency-tax-rate","mediaUrl","author","Duchesne County Commission","date","2025-08-25T09:00:00Z","article","Duchesne County commissioners approved a set of board-of-equalization adjustments Aug. 25 and addressed a homeowner's request for a tax adjustment and prior-year refund.

BOE staff (Jess Cordiller) presented four BOE adjustments for properties reviewed Aug. 17–23, describing changes in assessed values, taxable values and tax amounts tied to primary-residence classification and circuit-breaker abatements. The adjustments produce credits for affected accounts as staff applied the correct residency and abatement calculations.

David Ray told the commissioners he bought his home in 2021 and submitted a petition for a primary-residence exemption that the county subsequently did not apply. \"I bought it in 2021... I should have been paying at 55% of the abrade value, and I've been paying at a 100%.\" Ray asked for an adjustment for 2025 and refunds for the prior four years. Cordiller explained the county's processing: some abatements had already been entered into the system (providing credits), and the board agreed to include Mr. Ray in a separate tax-adjustment action rather than the BOE partials motion.

Commissioner (Speaker 2) moved to approve the BOE adjustments as presented and Commissioner (Speaker 4) seconded; the commission approved the BOE adjustments by voice vote. Commissioners discussed mechanics of applying credits versus issuing checks, and staff advised the typical remedy is account credit with refund options as needed.

Staff said the 2025 tax notices now show adjacent assessed and taxable values and that the primary-residence tax rate (55% taxable) differs from secondary-residence rules (100% taxable), which explains the change in tax amounts for qualifying properties. Mr. Ray and staff discussed timing and verification documents; Mr. Ray said he had his ID and an attestation from his mail carrier to confirm residency.

The commission accepted the BOE adjustments and directed staff to process Mr. Ray's separate tax-adjustment request according to standard procedures.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","NOTICE OF COMBINED WORKING & REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DUCHESNE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Meeting 08-25-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission approved board of equalization adjustments and agreed to a separate tax-adjustment process after homeowner David Ray said his primary-residence exemption filed in 2021 was not applied and he overpaid taxes; staff explained circuit-breaker abatements and processed credits for affected accounts.","taxTitle","Duchesne County Commission, Duchesne County Boards and Commissions, Duchesne County, Utah","taxId",74961,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6804634,"Commission approves $348,009 HVAC upgrade for Crossroads building amid design and Buy America concerns",246,2405600,2651635,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671302-6266c0995749587af8f4101708898c51&start=2405&end=2651","/articles/6804634/Utah/Commission-approves-348009-HVAC-upgrade-for-Crossroads-building-amid-design-and-Buy-America-concerns","Duchesne County commissioners approved a $348,009.22 contract for HVAC controls and upgrades at the Crossroads building during the Aug. 25 meeting.

Shane Jenkins, presenting the facilities recommendation, told commissioners the county recommends Solomon Mechanical for the work at $348,009.22 but is pursuing value engineering and vendor changes to reduce costs. Jenkins said the project has design complications: the new refrigerants specified in the design contain hydrocarbons that are flammable, requiring additional safety shutoffs and potentially removing some modulating features to make the system work as designed. \"We're looking at value engineering still... a potential of $50,000 in savings,\" Jenkins said.

Jenkins also flagged Buy America requirements: while the equipment is assembled in the U.S., some internal components originate in Canada and Mexico, and staff are working to secure necessary waivers to satisfy grant conditions. Commissioners voted to accept the recommended bid; multiple commissioners voiced their support and the motion passed by voice vote.

Staff said they will continue negotiating with the engineer and manufacturer to finalize designs, seek waivers where required for grant compliance, and move forward with procurement and scheduling. Jenkins also briefed the commission on related facilities needs — including a proposed 1,300-gallon domestic hot-water tank (approx. $25,000 without installation) and necessary valve replacements — that may surface in future budget discussions.","The commission approved a $348,009.22 contract for Crossroads building HVAC controls and upgrades after staff warned of design issues with new hydrocarbon refrigerants and potential Buy America compliance complications; staff said value engineering could cut roughly $50,000 from the price.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6804639,"Duchesne County adopts FEMA-required all-hazards mitigation plan (Resolution 25-09)",110,1251005,1361885,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671302-6266c0995749587af8f4101708898c51&start=1251&end=1361","/articles/6804639/Utah/Duchesne-County-adopts-FEMA-required-all-hazards-mitigation-plan-Resolution-25-09","The Duchesne County Commission on Aug. 25 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-09 supporting participation in an all-hazards, multi-jurisdictional mitigation plan now approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Shelley, a county staff member overseeing the mitigation-plan update, told the commission the county began the update in 2023 to maintain FEMA eligibility and that FEMA has now approved the submission. \"They're finally approved, so we can finally pass that,\" Shelley said, explaining the plan covers the county and its cities and addresses flooding and other disaster risks.

Commissioner (Speaker 4) moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner (Speaker 2) seconded the motion; the commission approved the resolution by voice vote. Adoption of the plan keeps Duchesne County eligible for FEMA mitigation assistance and clarifies county and municipal roles for flood and other disaster response.

The county noted the plan must be updated every five years to remain in compliance with FEMA requirements. The commission did not elaborate on any immediate budgetary commitments tied to the plan during the meeting; staff indicated the approval closes a long review period with FEMA and allows the county to seek mitigation funding when appropriate.

The commission will incorporate the adopted plan into the county's broader emergency-management activities and coordinate with cities named in the plan for any grant or project applications.","Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-09 to participate in the multi-jurisdictional all-hazards mitigation plan after FEMA approval of the county submission; the plan covers county and city jurisdictions and is required to maintain FEMA assistance eligibility.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":80,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":101,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6804626,"Votes at a glance: Duchesne County Commission actions on Aug. 25, 2025",1319,1332425,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671302-6266c0995749587af8f4101708898c51&start=1332&end=2651","/articles/6804626/Utah/Votes-at-a-glance-Duchesne-County-Commission-actions-on-Aug-25-2025","The Duchesne County Commission recorded several formal actions during its Aug. 25 meeting. Below are the primary votes and outcomes summarized from the meeting record.

Adopted resolution 25-09 — all-hazards mitigation plan: Motion by Commissioner (Speaker 4), second by Commissioner (Speaker 2). Outcome: approved by voice vote. Significance: FEMA-approved plan that preserves county eligibility for mitigation assistance.

Approved Crossroads HVAC contract: Motion by Commissioner (Speaker 4) to accept Solomon/Salmon Mechanical for $348,009.22; second recorded. Outcome: approved by voice vote. Significance: material capital expenditure; staff flagged refrigerant-safety and Buy America compliance issues and will pursue value engineering and waivers as needed.

Approved BOE adjustments (Aug. 17–23): Motion by Commissioner (Speaker 2), second by Commissioner (Speaker 4). Outcome: approved by voice vote. Significance: adjustments included changed taxable amounts for primary residences and account credits; one homeowner (David Ray) asked for a separate tax-adjustment and refund for prior years, which staff will process separately.

Approved payroll (period ending Aug. 16, 2025): Motion by Commissioner (Speaker 4), second by Speaker 1. Outcome: approved. Details: 234 employees paid $10,002,092.36; elevated total reflects reserve firefighters and overtime tied to a large fire response.

Approved surplus equipment declaration: Motion to approve surplus items was made and seconded; outcome: approved.

Closed session: Commission moved into closed session to discuss character/professional competence/physical or mental health of an individual; roll-call approval recorded, and no public action resulted. The meeting was adjourned following the closed session.

These outcomes were taken during the Aug. 25 combined working and regular session in Duchesne County Commission Chambers. For details and vote tallies as recorded in the clerk's minutes, consult the official meeting record.","On Aug. 25 the commission adopted Resolution 25-09 (all-hazards mitigation plan), approved BOE adjustments, awarded a Crossroads HVAC contract ($348,009.22), approved payroll for Aug. 16, and approved declared surplus items; commissioners also entered a closed session with no public action recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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County approves BOE adjustments; homeowner David Ray seeks refund for misapplied residency tax rate

Commission approves $348,009 HVAC upgrade for Crossroads building amid design and Buy America concerns

Duchesne County adopts FEMA-required all-hazards mitigation plan (Resolution 25-09)

Votes at a glance: Duchesne County Commission actions on Aug. 25, 2025