North Logan Council adopts interim 2027 budget, includes proposed property tax increase

The North Logan City Council voted to adopt Resolution 26-12 on June 17, approving the city’s interim fiscal year 2027 budget and incorporating a proposed property tax increase above the certified rate.

Budget officer Scott Bennett presented the required Truth in Taxation statement and an accompanying property tax impact schedule before the vote, telling the council the interim budget was prepared in compliance with Utah’s Truth in Taxation law. "North Logan City is considering a general fund property tax increase of approximately 7.5% and a 10% library fund property tax increase," Bennett said, adding the two increases together would generate an estimated $139,615 in additional ad valorem revenue.

Why it matters: The council’s action moves the budget process forward while preserving options for public input. Staff quantified the expected local impact — an average homeowner (assessed at $658,538 in the packet) would see an estimated $30.40 annual increase ($20.40 for general operations, $10.00 for the library fund); a typical commercial property (assessed at $2,544,465) was estimated to incur about a $213.65 annual increase.

Details of the budget: Bennett outlined how the additional revenue would be allocated if the adopted rate is maintained: $32,318 earmarked for the police department to support competitive salary increases for retention, $61,494 to cover Logan City Fire Department contract rate increases, and $45,803 in the library fund to support utilities and community programming at the new community center. He also noted the stormwater budget included a reallocation separating private and public utilities; the change did not alter the overall dollar amount in the budget.

Council action and next steps: The resolution (No. 26-12) was moved for adoption and seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote and the presiding official declared the resolution adopted. Council materials and staff repeatedly referenced the Truth in Taxation process; a public hearing on the tax increase is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. in the North Logan City Council Chambers, with virtual participation instructions to be posted ahead of the hearing.

What was not decided: Adoption of the interim budget at this meeting does not foreclose further public comment or adjustments before final budget adoption. Staff noted that the county certified the tax rate and that the property tax impact schedule has been published; the council will consider any public input at the scheduled hearing.

The council adjourned after completing the day’s agenda.