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Commission approves settlement with Mid America Pipeline, authorizes attorney to sign
Summary
Daggett County approved a settlement agreement with Mid America Pipeline Company LLC and authorized attorney Tom W. Peters to sign on the group's behalf, while commissioners warned the judgment could trigger substantial multi-year payments and a judgment levy beginning in 2026.
The Daggett County Commission voted to approve a settlement agreement with Mid America Pipeline Company LLC and authorized the group's attorney, Tom W. Peters, to sign the agreement on behalf of the participating counties. Speaker 5 moved and a second was recorded; the commission recorded three affirmative votes and carried the authorization.
During discussion, commissioners and staff raised concerns about the possible size of the county's liability and the mechanics for implementing any judgment. Speaker 5 and Speaker 4 said the settlement covers multiple tax years (several commissioners cited 2018 through 2025) and noted previous payments had totaled roughly $75,000 for a two-year period. Speaker 4 warned that the final total "is gonna be quite a bit" and said she had 60 days after a judgment is entered to write any required check.
Speakers described the administrative steps after a judgment: the county assessor (named Jesse in the discussion) would update valuations in county software, the county would calculate amounts owed and the treasurer's office likely would pursue a judgment levy under state code. Speaker 4 said funds from a judgment levy would not begin to be collected until 2026 and suggested the county might need to ask the local school district for interim payment assistance because both county general and the school district share liability.
The commission discussed available cash balances (Speakers cited roughly $100,000 in PTIF and other funds) and noted those reserves may be insufficient for the expected payment. After the procedural questions were addressed — including confirming that an executed Utah State Tax Commission signature form would permit Tom W. Peters to sign for the counties — the commission approved the settlement and authorized Peters to execute the agreement.
Next steps identified in the meeting: finalize the judgment and valuations, calculate precise amounts owed once assessor data are updated, and follow the truth-in-taxation and public-hearing process if a judgment levy is required.
