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Fielding council adopts interim 2026–27 budget after notice of proposed property tax increase
Summary
Fielding’s Town Council adopted an interim 2026–27 budget and disclosed a proposed property tax revenue increase that would raise town tax revenue from $15,000 to $30,000 (a 100% increase); a public hearing on the tax rate increase is scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026.
The Fielding Town Council voted unanimously June 4 to adopt an interim fiscal year 2026–27 budget after publishing statutory notice that the town is considering a property tax rate increase.
Dottie Garn, the town clerk, read the required notice under Utah Code 59-2-919(4)(b)(i) that the town is considering a tax rate that would exceed its certified rate and disclosed the approximate additional tax revenue of $30,000 and the stated uses: funding various town positions, park improvements and possible new building expenses. The clerk said the estimated percentage increase in ad valorem tax revenue would be 100% (from $15,000 to $30,000) and that a public hearing on the proposed rate increase is scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Fielding Town Hall.
During the public hearing the council reviewed line-item changes in the interim budget. The clerk summarized department increases that include a $12,000 increase for the clerk’s compensation (of which $5,000 would come from the proposed tax increase), $5,000 for park improvements (from the proposed tax increase), and $5,000 for capital projects (land purchase costs, from the proposed tax increase). The clerk also reported the budget for Fun Day would increase by $700. The Fire Department requested a budget increase to $115,000 to cover turnout gear and communications; the request was reported as part of the department-level changes presented to the council.
Councilmember Kelly Nokes moved to adopt the interim budget as proposed; Trevor Earl seconded. The motion passed with recorded votes: Chuck Earl — aye; Trevor Earl — aye; Heather Marsh — aye; Kelly Nokes — aye. Shane Marsh had earlier moved to open the budget hearing, and later moved to close it; both procedural motions carried unanimously.
Mayor Chuck Earl asked those attending whether they had concerns about the tax increase; the minutes record that no one in attendance expressed negative comments. The council’s adoption of an interim budget makes the proposed spending and revenue changes effective July 1, 2026, until a final budget is approved. A formal public hearing and additional notice are required under state law before a final tax rate exceeding the certified rate can be adopted.
