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Davis County Recorder reports stable revenue but seeks funds for historic preservation and staffing
Summary
Recorder Richard Vaughn told the Davis County Budget Committee that recording volumes are down with market shifts but revenues are about 1% ahead year-to-date; he requested a one-time $39,000 preservation project and flagged a staffing gap for cadastral mapping that risks extending the county—s recording-to-publication gap.
Richard Vaughn, Davis County Recorder, told the Budget Committee on Oct. 4 that recorded-document volumes have fallen substantially from the peak years but that revenues as of Sept. 30 are roughly 1% higher than the same point last year.
Vaughn said the decline in filings is "purely market driven," tied to slower home sales, while refinancing activity could boost revenues if interest rates fall. "Every document has a $40 fee," he said, explaining that more recorded documents directly increase office revenue.
The recorder presented several budget items and operational updates that he said are intended to keep the office functioning and reduce service risk. He asked the committee to consider a one-time preservation project…
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