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West Valley City Council approves 5% property tax increase to fund FY 2026-27 budget
Summary
The council approved Resolution 26-89 to levy a tax rate above the certified rate that is expected to generate about $1,907,662 (roughly a 5% increase) to fund FY 2026-27, including four police officers, nine firefighters and other compensation adjustments.
The West Valley City Council on Aug. 11 approved Resolution 26-89, adopting the fiscal 2026-27 budget and a property tax-rate increase that city officials said will generate approximately $1,907,662 in additional ad valorem revenue.
Finance Director Jim Welch presented the Truth in Taxation disclosure as part of the required public hearing, saying, “The proposed tax rate increase would generate approximately $1,907,662 of additional ad valorem tax revenue to be used to pay for additional operational employee compensation costs.” Welch said the change represents about a 5% increase in property tax revenue for the city and estimated the impact for the average homeowner at roughly $32 per year (about $2.73 per month).
The budget document Welch presented shows the general fund is a little over $176 million and that public safety accounts for just over half of general fund spending. The proposed spending includes four new police officers, nine new firefighters and three additional city employees, along with compensation adjustments for existing personnel.
After public comment and council discussion about alternatives and potential asset sales, a council member moved to approve Resolution 26-89. The city conducted a roll call vote: Wood (yes), Whetstone (yes), Harmon (yes), Heughan (no), Christiansen (yes), Norfeldt (yes) and Mayor Lang (yes). The motion passed by majority.
