Mosquito Abatement District seeks about 20% tax increase; public hearing set for Dec. 11

A representative for the Mosquito Abatement District told the Fruit Heights City Council on 2025-10-21 that the district intends to pursue a tax increase of approximately 20 percent to cover rising operational costs and facility needs.

The representative said product costs have risen sharply, giving an example that a product which once cost about $75 per gallon now costs roughly $295 per gallon for the newer material the district is being pushed to use. The presenter said the district is also expanding laboratory capacity to handle more testing, buying drones for targeted application, and needs to improve locker and employee facilities. "It is close to 20%, actually," the representative said. Council members noted the estimated impact would be about an $8 annual increase on a $600,000 home.

The presentation included logistical details and a public meeting date. The representative said a public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at 85 North 600 West in Kaysville (the Mosquito Abatement facility). The council and staff clarified that no vote by the Fruit Heights City Council was required at that meeting; the item was presented to inform the council and the public and to publicize the district's upcoming hearing.

Council members asked clarifying questions about the drivers of increased use and cost, and staff confirmed the meeting information for residents who wish to attend or comment. The district representative emphasized testing and targeted treatment as reasons for increased lab work and equipment costs.

Because this item was a presentation by the district and not a city proposal, the council took no formal action. Residents seeking more detail or to comment will have an opportunity at the district's public hearing on Dec. 11.