Hurricane council adopts budget amendments, secondary water fees and multiple land‑use approvals

The Hurricane City Council unanimously approved a slate of administrative and land‑use measures at its meeting, moving forward multiple projects and budget adjustments the city says are needed to manage rapid growth.

Budget amendments (Resolution 2025‑42): Staff explained increased revenues from interest and grants and higher personnel costs in key departments. The council approved amendments that, among other items, reflect receipt of Frog Hollow Dam reimbursements (~$7,000,000) and a planned $3,000,000 transfer from the General Fund to the City Campus Fund to remain in compliance with an audit threshold (staff said the city exceeded a 35% allowed limit). Council asked staff to clarify fund names and purposes; staff provided a list of fund numbers and functions.

Preliminary plat and sensitive lands: The council approved a preliminary plat and sensitive‑lands application (Parizzo Phase 15–18) for an 80‑lot single‑family subdivision at 400 N / 2800 W. Staff said the applicant reduced lots and provided engineered mitigation to avoid the steepest slopes; approval was conditioned on acquisition of a 15‑foot easement from Midton LLC for an existing transmission line.

Secondary water impact fees (Ordinance 2025‑23): Consultants from Alpha Engineering outlined a revised secondary water capital facilities plan shaped by the Washington County Water Conservancy District’s regional reuse plan. The city divided the map into three assessment areas — the historical canal area (lower fees), the Sand Hollow/Gateway service area (highest fees because of water acquisition needs) and the rest of the city (intermediate) — and presented tables showing fee differences across types of development. After questions about maps and fee math, council adopted the updated impact fee schedule as recommended by the water board.

Reimbursement agreement for 2400 West: Council approved a reimbursement agreement with RamLife Homes, Cordero LLC and Cobalt Development Group to reimburse eligible acquisition and study costs for right‑of‑way on 2400 West ($261,576), using impact‑fee vouchers rather than direct general‑fund expenditures.

Farmers market and other routine items: The council renewed city sponsorship for the Hurricane Utah Farmers Market for the 2026 season, waiving rental fees and providing power and musician access while retaining business‑license requirements for vendors operating outside the market. The council also approved updates to planning application fees and the 2026 meeting schedule.

What’s next: Staff will implement the amended budgets, finalize the easement and reimbursement agreements, and forward the secondary water fee schedule to the water district as applicable; the approved measures include specific next steps for staff coordination and legal review.