Valley Fire district opts for statutory-certified valuation method; county schedules first reading of levy resolution

Valley Fire district officials requested that Granite County use the statutory certified-value formula (referred to as “option 1” in the meeting) when calculating the district’s levy rather than the previously proposed fixed-mills approach (option 2). County staff revised the proposed resolution to reflect Valley Fire’s preference and presented Resolution 2025-12 for a first reading; commissioners noted the first-reading status and said the second reading will occur during next week’s meeting when levies and budgets are adopted. Staff explained that option 1 applies the formula in state statute (as referenced during the meeting) and results in a levy calculation tied to certified valuation rather than a fixed mills number. Commissioners said districts may choose the calculation method that best suits their financial needs; county staff will include the revised language in the next reading and forward required paperwork to the state after the second reading. No levy was set permanently at the first reading; final adoption will occur at the second reading after public notice and completion of the county’s levy schedule.