Commission recommends updates to Grantsville impact-fee analyses covering water, parks and wastewater

Robert Rousselle with Ensign Engineering presented proposed amendments to Grantsville’s Capital Facilities Plans (CFPs), Impact Fee Facilities Plans (IFFPs), and Impact Fee Analyses (IFAs). The recommended updates cover drinking water, public safety, parks, wastewater, water‑right acquisition and storm drainage; transportation impact‑fee updates were deferred pending the transportation master plan.

Rousselle said population projections were adjusted downward to be more conservative; the study projects approximately 6,000 additional residents over the next ten years for a total projected population near 23,192. He reviewed drinking-water assumptions, noting indoor water usage is based on local usage data while outdoor assumptions remain tied to state standards due to irrigation shortages. He highlighted upcoming infrastructure projects including the Bates Well — described as expected to produce between 1,000 and 2,000 gallons per minute once testing is complete — and a two‑million‑gallon water tank near Northstar expected to be operational by mid‑June once the associated line is finished.

Rousselle explained that some public safety and park projects were removed or adjusted from current fee calculations to reflect timing and recently completed improvements; wastewater fees were slightly increased to reflect project costs for a West Bench interceptor and a new wastewater treatment facility. Commissioners asked questions about water‑right pricing and fee defensibility; staff noted impact fees are highly regulated and require robust documentation. Gary Merrill moved to recommend approval; John Montgomery seconded and the commission voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the amendments to City Council.