Uintah County adopts $92.6 million 2026 budget and approves 2025 amendment
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Summary
The Uintah County Commission on Dec. 16 adopted the 2026 budget totaling $92,627,300 and approved a 2025 budget amendment that shifts funds to departments including roads, facilities and GIS. The board approved a 3% general salary increase and an additional 2% for post‑certified law enforcement.
The Uintah County Commission adopted the 2026 county budget and approved a 2025 budget amendment during its meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.
Mike Wilkins, county finance staff, presented Resolution 12‑16‑2025 R1 to adopt the 2026 budget, saying the consolidated total for all funds is $92,627,300. He told commissioners the packet includes a 3% salary adjustment for all full‑time county employees effective Jan. 4, 2026, and an additional 2% (5% total) specifically for post‑certified law enforcement officers addressed in an earlier resolution. "The total budget that is being adopted today for all funds is $92,627,300," Wilkins said.
Wilkins also presented a public hearing and Resolution 12‑16‑2025 R2 to amend the 2025 budget. The amendment reallocates funds across multiple departments: Public Defender +$16,000; GIS +$25,000; Facilities +$75,000; Public Safety Complex facilities +$40,000; Road Department +$300,000; and General Fund transfers +$66,400. Revenue sources cited for the adjustments included B Road funds ($300,000), recording fees ($100,000), a Daggett County IDC payment ($5,200) and $117,200 from fund balance.
No members of the public spoke during the budget amendment hearing. Commissioner Speaker 4 moved to approve both resolutions; the motions were carried by recorded votes.
What’s next: The 2026 budget is effective for the calendar year 2026 and the salary adjustments noted were presented as part of that adoption. The commission also directed staff to update the public wage chart on the county website so hiring and promotion decisions reflect the approved increases.