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Kaysville council approves placing $16.5 million Westside fire‑station bond on November ballot
Summary
After presentations and resident comment, the council voted to place a measure asking voters to authorize up to $16.5 million in general obligation bonds for a Westside Fire Station on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; staff said the measure would increase the average household tax burden about $306 per year.
The Kaysville City Council voted to place a general obligation bond proposition on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot asking voters to authorize bonds not to exceed $16,500,000 to build and operate a Westside Fire Station.
Mayor (unnamed) opened the meeting and the council heard public comment and a staff presentation before taking action. City manager Jason said the question before the council was strictly whether to put the bond on the ballot; the city will submit ballot language to the lieutenant governor’s office and hold the statutorily required public hearing in October. "What voters would be voting on on November 3 is should the city issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $16,500,000," Jason said.
Residents spoke in favor of the measure during public comment. David Earhart, a West Kaysville resident, told the council, "The Westside Fire Station will never be cheaper," and urged officials to give voters the option to decide. Barry Toon, founder of 1st Watch Wellness, described research linking slow emergency response to longer‑term mental‑health impacts for first responders and urged support for improved response capacity.
Architects and staff presented a conceptual design and cost estimates; architect Aaron Holt said two general contractors gave estimates indicating the building would fit within the bond budget. Jason provided an illustrative operating impact, saying the combined debt service and operating cost would amount to about $306 per year for the average Kaysville household.
A council member moved and another seconded a resolution to authorize a special bond election on Nov. 3, 2026. Several council members responded "Aye" and the mayor announced, "Motion carries." The transcript records explicit 'Aye' responses from multiple council members; the mayor ordered the motion carried and directed staff to proceed with ballot submittal and continued public outreach.
The council adjourned after placing the bond resolution on the ballot. The city manager also confirmed a public hearing on the bonds will be held at the first regular council meeting in October as required by Utah law.
