Payson council weighs transportation utility-fee model amid affordability concerns

Mar 18, 2026

In a work session the council heard a presentation on transportation utility fees and HB 425 requirements, including a proposed Payson model; members expressed concern about impacts on fixed-income residents and businesses while staff said fees must be connected to trip-generation methodologies.

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Payson City held a work-session presentation on transportation utility fees on March 18 as staff outlined a proposed model and the state requirements under HB 425. Fred Philpot explained fee purpose and methodology, emphasizing that rates are based on trip-generation, user classes and traffic counts and that HB 425 requires a fee study and annual reporting.

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