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Midvale officials warn UPD budget guidance could translate to sharp property tax increases
Summary
City staff and Mayor Dustin Gettel discussed the Unified Police Department’s proposed budget guidance (PBIM), with the mayor saying an initial UPD proposal of 7% (Midvale at 6%) "equals a 20-25% property tax increase," and indicating he will press the UPD Board on the burden to residents.
City Manager Matt Dahl briefed the council on the Unified Police Department’s FY2026 budget process and the use of a Proposed Budget Increase Maximum (PBIM) to frame member communities’ expectations early in the cycle. Dahl said the PBIM will be formally adopted by the UPD board on March 20 and staff will prepare materials for Midvale’s budget retreat the same day.
Mayor Dustin Gettel said the first proposed budget number provided to the city was "7% across the board with Midvale being at 6%. That equals a 20-25% property tax increase," and said he plans to raise concerns with the UPD Board about the effect on residents. Dahl noted the figure is an early, maximum number and staff will work on options to reduce the potential increase through budget adjustments and updated sales‑tax projections.
The council discussed timing and the March 20 budget retreat as the next step for refining Midvale’s position on UPD’s budget guidance; no formal direction or vote was recorded at the March 4 meeting.
