Roll Call
1. Statements from Budget Officer Mayor Ewing
a. The Town of Bluff is considering levying a property tax rate that exceeds the certified tax rate. This would increase the certified tax rate from 0.000545104 to 0.00113663.
b. The additional ad valorem tax revenue generated by the proposed increase is $50,000, resulting in a total proposed collection of $83,186 for the Town of Bluff.
c. The approximate percentage increase of ad valorem tax revenue generated by the proposed property tax increase is 151%
d. The additional tax revenue generated by the proposed property tax increase will fund a Part-Time Emergency Services Coordinator Position, as well as support routine maintenance and expenses for emergency services.
e. The Town of Bluff will provide notice of, and conduct, a Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing at which members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments specifically regarding the proposed property tax rate increase on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm MDT at the Bluff Community Center located at 190 N 3rd E Street, Bluff, UT 84512. The public may also attend virtually via Zoom.
2. Presentation of Town of Bluff Property Tax Statement
3. Brief Presentation of Tentative FY2027 Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, including proposed property tax increase
4. Public Comment to be taken on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Budget which includes a proposed property tax increase
5. Adjourn back to Regular Bluff Town Council Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. a public hearing will be held by the Bluff Town Council to accept public comments regarding the tentative proposed final budget and related ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The tentative, proposed budget includes the proposed property tax increase as noted in the property tax impact schedule. All persons interested and present will be given an opportunity to be heard on this matter. This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing an in-person opportunity to attend or participate in the hearing hosted at the Bluff Community Center Auditorium located at 190 N 3rd E ST, Bluff, Utah, 84512. For more information including public handouts, and electronic connection information, please visit www.townofbluffutah.gov/public-notices/ or call 435-269-0021. Comments may also be provided by emailing office@townofbluffutah.gov or sending mail to Town of Bluff, PO Box 324, Bluff, UT, 84512. All comments received through any source listed above will be shared with the Council and added to the public record. The Bluff Town Offices are an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests to manager@townofbluffutah.gov or call 435-269-0021 at least two business days in advance.
S/ Erin Nelson, Bluff Town Manager & Recorder
May 12, 2026
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Erin Nelson, Town Manager, at 435-269-0021 or email manager@townofbluffutah.gov
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Other Information
For more information including public handouts, and electronic connection information, please visit www.townofbluffutah.gov/public-notices/ or call 435-269-0021.
Regular Bluff Town Council Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Bluff Town Council Work Sessions are held the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Requests to be on the agenda may be submitted in writing to Josh Ewing at mayorewing@townofbluffutah.gov by noon the Thursday prior to the meeting date. Agendas, approved minutes, and audio recordings of meetings can be found on the Utah Public Notice Website. To view a livestream, or watch past meeting recordings, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqBxSP-Erhxq6muVMX6vdw.