August 11, 2026 Public Hearing regarding Property Tax Increase
Notice Type(s)
Meeting,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
August 11, 2026 06:00 PM
Description/Agenda
TOWN OF ALTA
ALTA TOWN COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
AUGUST 11, 2026 - 6:00 PM
ALTA POST OFFICE BUILDING
10351 E HWY 210, ALTA, UTAH
The Alta Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments and questions regarding the Proposed Fiscal 2026-27 General Fund Budget and the Certified Tax Rate for the Town of Alta.
1. Call the public hearing to order
2. Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed FY27 Interim General Fund Budget and the Town's intent to levy a tax rate that exceeds the Town of Alta's certified tax rate with a proposed tax rate of .000979 and associated revenue estimated at $505,000. The additional ad valorem tax revenue that will be generated each year by the proposed increase in the certified tax rate is $92,820. The reasons for the proposed tax increase, and the intended use of the additional ad valorem tax revenue is to support wage increases for the Town Employees, Facility related operating costs, support increase contributions to the Central Wasatch Commission, support service costs for the Alta Resort Shuttle program, implementation of a Civil Code Enforcement Program; COLA wage increases for Police personnel, staff the summer program; modernize Building Permit and Inspection applications; and ongoing maintenance and operating costs for Our Lady of the Snows Community Center. (More detailed information on the reasons are located in the Property Tax Impact Schedule found with the budget documents described below.)
3. Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 2026-R-27 adopting a final tax rate of .000979 with form PT-800
4. Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 2026-R-28 adopting the FY27 General Fund Budget
5. Motion to Adjourn
The proposed budget documents are available for review on the Town's website, www.townofalta.utah.gov and in the Town Office at 10201 East Highway 210 during normal business hours.
We encourage you to join us in person. This will be a hybrid meeting with virtual meeting
instructions on our website: https://townofalta.utah.gov/
Public comment - please note, each person will be able to speak for up to 3 minutes on each item. There will be no unreasonable restriction on the number of the individuals allowed to make public comment.
To make a public comment virtually we recommend you notify
Brooke Boone via email (brooke@townofalta.utah.gov) in advance of the meeting. Individuals may participate virtually in the public hearing and provide oral testimony through video, audio or both video and audio connection.
Written public comment can be submitted here: https://townofalta.utah.gov/public-comment-form/ before or during the public hearing and they will be included in the public record.
Questions regarding the public hearings may be directed to
Jen Clancy, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 8016, Alta, Utah 84092,
by calling 801-742-6011 or by email to jen@townofalta.utah.gov.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jen Clancy at 801-742-6011. The Town of Alta will provide an interpreter for the hearing impaired upon seven (7) days notice.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
The Town of Alta has a policy that Alta Town Council members may participate in an Alta Town Council meeting by electronic means.
Other Information
Meeting audio recordings found at https://soundcloud.com/townofalta