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Alta budget committee weighs transient room tax, modest property tax bump to shore up FY2027 budget
Summary
The Alta Town budget committee reviewed a draft FY2027 budget and discussed revenue options including a $100,000 property‑tax assumption and a proposed transient room tax (TRT) estimated to bring in roughly $200,000; members also discussed shifting shuttle funding from voluntary lodge contributions to a dedicated revenue source.
The Alta Town Council budget committee reviewed the draft FY2027 budget and discussed new revenue options Wednesday, including a $100,000 property‑tax assumption tied to the truth‑in‑taxation process and a proposed transient room tax that staff estimated could bring in roughly $200,000.
Chair (S3) led the presentation and said staff kept sales‑tax forecasts conservative and inserted a $100,000 property‑tax line item to reflect a truth‑in‑taxation filing; he told members he would circulate the detailed 15‑page draft budget for review. Committee member (S2) moved to adopt the prior meeting’s minutes at the start of the session; Roger Burke (S1) seconded and the committee…
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