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Jason said the city held its Truth and Taxation hearing at 6:30 p.m. and then conducted its regular council meeting at 7 p.m., where it approved the budget. Under the new legislation cited by the commission, officials said, the tax hearing should contain only the tax hearing and the county list of taxing entities should be presented during that hearing. The commission denied roughly 60% of taxing‑entity increases statewide earlier in the season for similar issues, Jason said.

The denial does not change the dollar amount Kaysville will collect in 2025; instead the property tax rate that residents receive will be 0.001455, a slight decrease from last year’s rate that reflects higher property valuations. Jason told the council that Kaysville will remain one of the lower tax rates in Davis County — third lowest among 15 cities under the refreshed numbers.

City staff said the short‑term fiscal impact will be met with fund balance (reserves). Without the increase, the city would draw on reserves and reduce the fund balance from roughly $6.5 million to about $4.1 million, which staff said still meets commonly recommended best practices (about two months of operating expenditures).

Council members stressed they had extensively vetted the FY2026 budget over several months and said the budget contains few nonessential items. Jason and council members identified ongoing pressures such as personnel costs (insurance and wages), costs for police, fire and parks services, and planned capital projects. One project the council highlighted as potentially deferrable is a cremation garden; about $250,000 was budgeted for first‑phase construction and the project is currently out to bid.

Council members noted the city used reserves in prior years: about $1.1 million in FY2025 and $949,900 in FY2026. Several members criticized the state legislation and county coordination as cumbersome and said they will seek greater clarity from legislators. Mayor Tamara Tran and several council members urged departments to continue seeking efficiencies and to prioritize critical projects.

A consent agenda vote earlier in the meeting approved items 5a, 5b and 5c; the council recorded the motion, a second and unanimous voice vote in favor.

No new tax rate was adopted at the meeting; staff said they will continue monitoring revenues and costs and revisit budget decisions if circumstances change.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kaysville City Council Meeting 10-02-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Utah State Tax Commission denied Kaysville's requested 2025 property tax rate because of new procedural requirements. The denial means Kaysville will collect the same dollar amount as last year, maintain a slightly lower rate (0.001455), and draw on reserves to fund planned services and projects; council members urged continued fiscal caution.","taxTitle","Kaysville, Davis County, Utah","taxId",7302,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426455,"Mosquito Abatement District proposes $9.2 million facilities, lab and chemicals plan; tax hike would add about $7.92 per homeowner annually",89,1385000,1474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e&start=1385&end=1474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e/thumbnail_1385000.jpg","/articles/6426455/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Mosquito-Abatement-District-proposes-92-million-facilities-lab-and-chemicals-plan-tax-hike-would-add-about-792-per-homeowner-annually","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426455-b02d6f5b5c16522a20ac7e43d2b00c47/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763378&Signature=eNT3oKsSpTUQR4h7oqVP9o4txxZxcEz6zD~y8b4AVSC1r5D72N8AwXMragv5wk07rW5~GhpHNR8u~Emz~G7sZh3Tb7iPLgUPJkiUQYv5bwT160z7IgGvScjh-rC-qE7tSnsIFsqab3tsRHcxoTsQxGoX4gygSgQFRgybiOgLVNfTja-VH2th6~TqXKr3kHd~0lbWd0RW8KCIVO6KOTZITa-eQpfHqJ0ahsLJNXgx7fkjisNdNUrG5~27un0dd2K51JXPlyJJz7Y5SCFAc6Z4OOwUcVIgel52ibCqztWeUUz6Y4E0JMsbzCbFDQqwUe6P8ItyQy9RnuHUBAHJ14BJMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Davis Mosquito Abatement District is proposing a roughly $9.2 million capital and operations package that would be funded by a tax increase, the Kaysville City Council heard Thursday.

Council Member Blackham, who serves on the mosquito abatement board, told the council the request stems from several operational changes: an aging 27‑year‑old pesticide storage building that lacks modern spill containment and forklift access; rapidly rising chemical costs and larger container purchases; the shift to drone-based adulticide applications in more densely developed areas; and a new in‑house laboratory to speed virus detection.

Blackham said changes in chemical choices have driven much of the cost increase. He said the district previously bought an adulticide at about $75 per gallon and now is purchasing a product called Remolatry at roughly $295 per gallon. Buying larger volumes to obtain better unit pricing has created storage and handling needs the current facility cannot meet.

Drone use, Blackham said, became necessary as development made airplane spraying impractical in many smaller, built-up parcels. That change has increased the need to store more product locally rather than relying on centralized stockpiles in Ogden.

The proposal also includes an on‑site lab for quicker mosquito pool testing. Blackham said the district used to send samples to the state lab, but turnaround could be a week or more; an in‑house PCR lab would let technicians test pools the next day and deploy crews immediately when a positive pool appears.

Seasonal staffing needs are another driver. Blackham told the council the makeup of seasonal crews has changed, with roughly half of a typical 25‑person seasonal complement now female; the district needs locker, shower and changing facilities to avoid employees taking contaminated clothing home.

Blackham laid out the estimated fiscal impact: the capital and related costs total about $9,200,000, to be financed with a roughly 15‑year bond that would carry an annual debt service of about $855,000. He said an additional roughly $150,000 a year would be used to offset higher chemical and inflationary costs. The District projects the tax increase would generate about $1 million per year.

Under the plan Blackham described, the average Davis County homeowner with a $600,000 home would see their mosquito abatement levy rise from about $30.69 a year to $38.61 a year — an increase of $7.92 annually (about $0.66 per month). Business levies would rise from about $55.80 to $70.20 annually (about $14.40 per year, or $1.20 per month).

Blackham said the Mosquito Abatement District will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax increase at 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 2025, at 85 North 600 West in Kaysville. He also said the increase is a countywide matter — the district serves all of Davis County — and that the district’s manager, Gary Hatch, is available to answer questions.

No formal action by the Kaysville City Council was taken; Blackham’s presentation was informational as required by state procedure for notice of taxing‑entity proposals.","Davis Mosquito Abatement District is asking voters for a tax increase to pay for a new pesticide storage building, on-site lab, expanded chemical purchases and seasonal employee facilities. The district says higher chemical costs, drone operations and quicker virus testing require the expansion; a public hearing is set for Dec. 11, 2025.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426439,"Kaysville swears in 2025–26 Youth City Council; group to assist city events and civic education",140,347000,487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e&start=347&end=487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e/thumbnail_347000.jpg","/articles/6426439/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-swears-in-202526-Youth-City-Council-group-to-assist-city-events-and-civic-education","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426439-3e3c2b54dd4e903ef241d535180ac936/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763378&Signature=Xi~UOMNNDxKWW49wFZdIt8jahnaGbAdn2N9keIp5jg83WbxNSeSjHn6Y6l~kxSKlgWooAWdu0PcDJ5kdHj6Cfkk1bjO9dcndH2jsv~ogGu-jzygBszdkcflqsDN2kjXgZKSD1vNnEPhBP1-uTioN1CWwSlsCwlD3Ti-GNswel36dypsziR~YxfbUayTdehKG8di1bdA2UO7-p4tPr9IvSqcV9RHn1OYN1F2vost-FegADBsVQ7oIYWppKHaHSM3~wLB1Aw1RYbKf~yrv5wjTGznpYg3cs-mR6vi63EmXWCDbTwa0zd7tQ8Xg0Si-3gGSGT9gcklLrqFYp4UAPjQ-6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaysville City swore in its 2025–26 Youth City Council Thursday and introduced students who will participate in civic and service activities over the coming year.

City staff and Council Member Abby Hunt led the swearing‑in for the youth leaders, naming Bodhi Shimmer as mayor of the youth council and listing students including Natalie Barlow, McKay Clemens, Lucy Ellis, Macy West, Jason Hayes, Ty Williams and others. Linda, the city youth council advisor, said the program has operated about 10 years and focuses on service and civic education.

Linda described recurring program activities: attending a day at the state legislature, participating in the League of Cities and Towns events, mock debates with neighboring youth councils, and service projects tied to parks and recreation such as a scarecrow for the community “Scarecrow Walk,” support for the Fable Forest food‑donation event, and the Kaysville Gives program.

Students were sworn in, reciting an oath to defend the U.S. and Utah constitutions and to discharge their duties with fidelity; leaders remained onstage afterward for photos.

The council thanked families and noted student participation in upcoming local events, including a candidate night where many youth council leaders will attend.","Kaysville City swore in its 2025–26 Youth City Council and advisers highlighted the program’s civic education, service activities and annual trips to the state legislature and League of Cities events.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426428,"Kaysville proclaims October 2025 as Public Power Week, recognizes Kaysville Power & Light",101,1270000,1371000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e&start=1270&end=1371","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e/thumbnail_1270000.jpg","/articles/6426428/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-proclaims-October-2025-as-Public-Power-Week-recognizes-Kaysville-Power-Light","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426428-6e96851af3e5a33d5cad1e338f3c1035/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763378&Signature=HzGaUAknXBfx5aBrIRelMqSOu4ajNvsNU7v09PewY9l40ynCJ9D9m-WbJvMA7rObBGuUruR-WRK0jt~GiKp~yENsB6U2B3wPcuF6yAjNOSuZy7qYD8JThqzcdgDVnXgyeJFCsdV1bAQpZP5oi9wpLV319q2TJtCzPQayrCzwA1NLvTNaCOjcxkGCetNukiH~opxTtMuDPrBBvCv7YyiIbTZAAf55HTu4-kGpYgqr8EEZZfOYMioPfsuM2rFHugcx-3XzFEQIhUPev3~cjUNhSECvWRW7rIa9QJYBMfKTj51s57WkXh0bzAez8ErQ2MAhB74IEqHhUHDX4MUxS1TD7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaysville City proclaimed October 2025 as Public Power Week and recognized Kaysville Power & Light for operating the city’s not‑for‑profit electric utility.

The proclamation praised Kaysville Power & Light’s work in energy efficiency, customer service, environmental protection, economic development and safety awareness. The text noted that the utility was created in 1908 and called the utility a community asset that provides consumer protections and low‑cost service as a community‑owned utility.

No council action was required; the proclamation was presented as part of the meeting’s ceremonial items.","Kaysville City council proclaimed October 2025 as Public Power Week, praising Kaysville Power & Light for community service, reliability and local governance of the not‑for‑profit utility established in 1908.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426432,"Kaysville honors Beckham Dixon, Davis Tech plumbing student and 2024 National SkillsUSA champion",87,775000,862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e&start=775&end=862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880279-f82dbc0f8dbe33e1230a8d9b0d7f072e/thumbnail_775000.jpg","/articles/6426432/Kaysville/Davis-County/Utah/Kaysville-honors-Beckham-Dixon-Davis-Tech-plumbing-student-and-2024-National-SkillsUSA-champion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426432-b734797b2df41e4009a3f48d333c46a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763378&Signature=UfI7Hn-Clq9rCiZ0HRgrB~8tquE3wHDXeWabJwtB3xJbEZu7v9Eliwwq~aHIZPT~FA-H5-PfhdlrpHxKEZ8xLvGt3bpmkFlVQON-3tz-Bqj7anz~7HUIcq-unLXvd~x2BfrKzuOZDxaf2ZewNPcsLqYRzJ1-GPFjZW~7DzvaY9Tb50w7dprl4cEhHh78IvJwzh~budB6hHJY4pxS4K~ta0Ws7ugVGQuSWrGp04yQllYUMc3HsWw7q83bpwdsC4~6nRQyr5VzdjLBe4mFoPHYtjGuo8FD1T-ZUt0N4WzM2716jXdCQxCVEwNb0WnPwRgO0Xruf3yQBIsNfVc0Z7ZHkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaysville City presented a proclamation Thursday recognizing Beckham Dixon, a Kaysville resident and Davis Tech plumbing student, for winning the national SkillsUSA championship in plumbing.

Bryce Chapman, representing Davis Tech’s plumbing program, introduced Dixon and described the SkillsUSA competition format. Chapman said Dixon competed in Atlanta against students from other states in a multi‑hour, task‑based contest that included cast‑iron rough‑in, PVC wall drainage, a wall‑hung lavatory and other wiring and plumbing challenges. Dixon told the council he had trained under instructors Bryce Chapman and Craig Randall and said he hoped to compete again.

City Manager Jason read a proclamation on behalf of the mayor and council that recognized Dixon’s state and national wins, noted that he competed against other state champions in Atlanta, and congratulated him for bringing recognition to his school and community. Dixon posed for photos with council members and Davis Tech representatives.

Council members and Davis Tech trustees praised the school’s programs and the student’s achievements. No council action was required or taken.","Kaysville City presented a proclamation recognizing Beckham Dixon, a Davis Tech plumbing student and national SkillsUSA plumbing champion, praising his achievement and the role of Davis Tech programs.","actionData","errors"]

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