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Council adopts truth-in-taxation schedule that allows up to 10.3% property tax increase
Summary
Council approved Resolution 26-17 to adopt a truth-in-taxation schedule that raises the maximum property tax rate by 10.3% (from 0.002417 to 0.002666), with staff outlining how the additional $476,300 would be used for a fire engine, sidewalks, parks and police fleet.
The South Ogden City Council voted to adopt a truth-in-taxation schedule that staff said would allow a maximum 10.3% increase in the property tax rate for fiscal year 2027.
Peter, the city’s financial director, told the council that the draft FY2027 budget includes an additional $476,300 in revenue tied to the proposed tax rate. He said that after receiving county rates the proposal "equates to about 10.3% in a property tax increase." He outlined how staff proposed to prioritize those funds: "$281,300 would be set aside for a replacement fire engine," $100,000 for public works capital items (sidewalks), $100,000 for parks capital (including nature park playground improvements), and $45,000 to increase the police fleet budget.
Peter said the city scheduled a further public hearing on the proposal for Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. Council members asked clarifying questions but took no substantive amendments during the meeting. The council adopted Resolution 26-17 by roll call to proceed with the truth-in-taxation schedule, recording the rate change from 0.002417 to 0.002666.
The staff presentation also described that some items (for example, vehicle replacements) would be built up over multiple years rather than purchased all at once. Peter noted requirements under state statute and said staff included required property tax impact statements under Utah Code 59-2-919 in the public notices.
