CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 12th, 2026
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Meeting ID: 880 8788 5329
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6:00 PM Budget Work Session
7:00 PM City Council Meeting
Presiding: Mayor Roger Shuman
Mayor Pro Tem: Jason Hadley
1. Call to Order [Mayor Shuman]
2. Opening
a. Pledge of Allegiance [Council Member Christensen]
3. Public Comment - (3 Minute Maximum)
4. Consent Items
a. Approval of meeting minutes for April 14, 2026.
b. Advice and Consent of Mayor's appointment of Planning Commissioners. [Mayor Shuman]
c. Quarterly Budget Audit and Financial Review. [Jill Hunt]
5. Business Item
a. Weber Basin Presentation. [John Parry]
b. Parks secondary water discussion. [Bryan Fife]
c. Splash Pad Discussion. [Bryan Fife]
d. The Budget Officer intends to state that the tentative budget includes a proposed property tax rate increase. [Jill Hunt]
e. Statement of Budget Officer that the tentative budget includes a proposed property tax rate increase. [Jill Hunt]
f. The Budget Officer presents and makes available to the public the fiscal year 2027 tentative budget. [Jill Hunt]
g. The Budget Officer presents and makes available to the public a property tax impact schedule as a separate document from other budget documents. [Jill Hunt]
h. Discussion/possible action to adopt Resolution 26-9; A resolution of Harrisville adopting the Tentative Budget and Property Tax Impact Schedule for Harrisville City for the Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027; and Scheduling Public Hearings to receive public comment before the Interim Budget and Final Budget is Adopted. [Jill Hunt]
i. Discussion/possible action to adopt Resolution 26-10; A Resolution of Harrisville City declaring the intent of the City Council to Adopt a Property Tax Rate that Exceeds the Certified Tax Rate and Providing notice of a Public Hearing. [Jill Hunt]
j. The Budget Officer Intends to make a statement that Harrisville City is considering levying a tax rate that exceeds its certified tax rate, the approximate dollar amount of and purpose for additional ad valorem tax revenue that would be generated by the proposed tax rate increase, the approximate percentage increase in ad valorem tax revenue for Harrisville City based on the proposed tax increase, and that if Harrisville City proceeds with the proposed tax rate increase Harrisville City will provide notice of and conduct a public hearing at which members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed tax rate increase. [Jill Hunt]
k. Statement of Budget Officer pursuant to Section 59-2-919(4)(b) of the Utah Code stating the following:
i. Harrisville City is considering a tax rate that exceeds the certified rate.
ii. Harrisville City is considering increasing the certified tax rate to generate an additional $35,000 of ad valorem tax revenue. The purpose of the increase is for the roads department
iii. The proposed tax rate increase is approximately 2.15%
iv. If the City proceeds with the proposed tax increase, the City shall provide notice of and conduct a public hearing as required where members of the public have an opportunity to comment on the proposed increase.
l. Discussion/possible action to adopt Resolution 26-11; A Resolution of Harrisville City stating the City Council is considering to levy a tax rate above the Certified Tax Rate and providing the approximate dollar amount and purpose of the Ad Valorem Tax; the approximate percentage increase of the proposed Ad Valorem Tax; and that the City Council will provide notice and hold a Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate increase.
i. Acknowledging that a separate item is included on the agenda for the public meeting on May 12, 2026 notifying the public that the Budget Officer intends to make a statement as required by Section 59-2-919(4)(b) of the Utah Code.
ii. Acknowledging that the Budget Officer made the statement as required by Section 59-2-919(4)(b) of Utah Code.
iii. Setting the date, time and place of the public hearing on the proposed tax increase as required by Section 59-2-919(4)(b).
m. Discussion/possible action to adopt Resolution 26-13; a Resolution creating the Community Events Committee. [Council Member Hadley]
n. Discussion/possible action to adopt Resolution 26-14; a Resolution creating the Parks and Recreation Committee. [Council Member Wilhelmsen]
o. Discussion/possible action to adopt Ordinance 570: Storm Water updates. [Jennie Knight]
p. Discussion/possible action to approve removal of trees in storm water ways located at approximately 650 W. 2000 N. [Bryan Fife]
q. Discussion/possible action to adopt Resolution 26-12; Interlocal agreement with WACOG for funding for 750 West Phase 2. [Jennie Knight]
6. Closed Executive Session - A Closed Executive Session for the purposes described under UCA § 52-4-205(1)(c); strategy session to discuss pending or reasonable imminent litigation and UCA § 52-4-205(1)(d); strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including any form of a water right or water shares, or to discuss a proposed development agreement, project proposal, or financing proposal related to the development of land owned by the state or a political subdivision, if public discussion would: (i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration; or (ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms.
7. Business Items Cont.
r. Discussion/possible action to approve extension of utilities for Public Safety/City Hall building. [Jennie Knight]
s. Discussion/possible action to approve inclusion in Pine View for 1750 N. [Jennie Knight]
t. Discussion/possible action to approve a change order for the Public Safety/City Hall building sewer connection to 1750 N. [Jennie Knight]
u. Discussion/possible action for proposed retaining walls/fencing for West Harrisville Rd widening project. [Jennie Knight]
v. Discussion/possible action to approve purchase of Harrisville Park Expansion. [Jennie Knight]
8. Mayor/Council/Staff Follow-up
9. Adjournment
The foregoing City Council agenda was posted and can be viewed at City Hall, on the City's website harrisvillecity.gov, and at the Utah Public Notice Website at http://pmn.utah.gov. Notice of this meeting has also been duly provided as required by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Harrisville will make reasonable accommodations for participation in the meeting. Requests for assistance may be made by contacting the City Recorder at (801) 782-4100, at least three working days before the meeting.
Posted: By: Jack Fogal, City Recorder.
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