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Provo staff brief council on two bills that could reshape local transportation-utility fees; churches and other tax-exempt properties singled out
Summary
Public works staff reviewed House Bill 454 and Senate Bill 310, which would codify transportation-utility fees (TUF) and — in one version — exempt religious nonprofit properties; staff cautioned a Senate proposal exempting churches could reduce Provo’s current TUF revenue by about $251,000 annually.
Public-works staff and city legal advisers briefed the council on two bills pending at the Utah Legislature that would affect municipal transportation-utility fees (TUF), and showed preliminary estimates of the revenue impact if a bill exempting religious nonprofit properties becomes law.
Vern (public-works presenter) summarized House Bill 454, sponsored by Rep. Karen Peterson, which would codify municipal authority to establish TUFs, require transparent processes and public notice, and allow classification of users. The bill would require an annual report to the state…
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