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Utah County commissioners adopt first-round 2021 budget amendment, reducing projected property-tax revenue by $4.8M
Summary
The Utah County Commission approved a preliminary 2021 budget amendment that lowers projected property-tax revenue by about $4.8 million and trims other line items; commissioners said the move is a first step toward a possible tax-rate decrease to be set in June and preserved staffing levels for now.
The Utah County Commission voted 2-0 on May 5 to adopt a preliminary amendment to the county's 2021 budget that reduces projected property-tax revenue by roughly $4.8 million and adjusts sales-tax projections downward by about $2.8 million.
Commissioner Tom Sakovich moved to adopt the resolution with a specific deletion of language that would have allowed reductions in departmental appropriations and intra-fund transfers; Commissioner Bill Lee seconded the motion and both commissioners voted "aye."
The amendment is framed as a first-round adjustment that does not cut current staffing or department budgets. As presented by Commissioner Lee and county financial staff, the package relies on a 10-year…
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