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Municipality

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Brigham City

Public Body

City Council

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Notice Title

August 13, 2026 - Truth in Taxation Public Hearing

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 13, 2026 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

NOTICE AND AGENDA BRIGHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers, 20 North Main To View Live Meeting Visit: https://www.bcutah.gov/mayor-and-city-council.htm or www.youtube.com/brighamcitycorp To Participate by Zoom: https://www.bcutah.gov/o/brighamcity/page/truth-in-taxation (link will be posted Wednesday, August 12) Pledge of Allegiance PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing regarding Brigham City's intention to levy a property tax rate that exceeds the certified property tax rate. The proposed rate will generate approximately $184,843 in additional revenue. This represents a 4.81% increase over last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding new growth. The increase is needed to help cover rising costs in the General Fund, including the transition from a contracted city attorney to a full-time city attorney and a needed increase in temporary staff hours in the Parks department to allow for improved maintenance of the City's parks system. PUBLISHING OF THE PROPERTY TAX IMPACT SCHEDULE This Agenda item is intended to demonstrate compliance with 59-2-919(4)(a)(i) and 59-2-924(8)(b) by providing a Property Tax Impact Schedule as attached to this Agenda Pursuant to 59-2-919(4)(a)(i) and 59-2-924(8)(b), the proposed tax rate increase is summarized as follows: Revenue Impact - Estimated additional property tax revenue: $184,843 - Percentage increase in total property tax revenue: 4.81% Taxpayer Impact - Average residential property ($400,000): o Prior year tax: $382.80 o Proposed tax: $401.28 o Annual Increase: $18.48 o Percentage Increase: 4.81% - Average commercial property ($1,200,000): o Prior year tax: $2,088.00 o Proposed tax: $2,188.80 o Annual Increase: $100.80 o Percentage Increase: 4.81% Departmental Budget and Operational Impact The proposed tax rate increase will impact the following departments: Mayor's Office Budget Impact ($129,843): This change is attributable to personnel costs associated with transitioning from a contracted attorney to a full-time City Attorney position, including wages and benefits that were not previously provided under the contract arrangement. Operational Impact: Approval of the proposed tax rate increase will allow the City to maintain consistent legal services following the anticipated conclusion of the current contract. While the City has greatly benefited from a highly effective contracted attorney, the transition to a full-time City Attorney is intended to provide dedicated, on-site legal support and ensure continuity of services moving forward. A full-time attorney will offer increased day-to-day availability, more direct integration with City staff and operations, and the ability to provide timely review of contracts, ordinances, and policies. This position will also support ongoing legal needs related to economic development, personnel matters, and regulatory compliance. Without the proposed increase, the City would need to secure alternative contracted legal services, which may result in variability in availability, higher hourly costs over time, or reduced consistency depending on the provider. Parks Department Budget Impact ($55,000): This change is due to increased temporary wage costs to address seasonal staffing needs and rising service demands. Operational Impact: Approval of the proposed tax rate increase will allow the department to enhance service levels by adding temporary staff to better maintain the City's parks system. This includes improved mowing schedules, landscaping, cleanliness, and overall park appearance. Additional staffing will help the department keep pace with increased usage and expectations as the City continues to grow. Without the proposed increase, the department would likely continue to fall behind on routine maintenance and upkeep, resulting in declining park conditions, reduced aesthetic quality, and potential impacts to public use and community satisfaction. The final budget, including the proposed tax increase, will be adopted at the August 20, 2026, City Council meeting. ACTION ITEM Consideration of approval of the additional ad valorem property tax revenue shown in the Property Tax Impact Schedule above - Jeff Schmitt ADJOURNMENT **For those Brigham City residents, property owners, and business owners who wish to make a public comment but cannot attend the meeting in person, please see zoom link at: https://www.bcutah.gov/o/brighamcity/page/truth-in-taxation (link will be posted on August 12, 2026). To submit a comment to be read into record, please see link above and click the 'submit your comment here' link. Assigned times may vary depending on length of discussion or agenda alteration. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations should notify the City Recorder (435-734-6621) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. City Council members may participate in council meetings electronically. Public is welcome to join the meeting in person at City Hall or to view the meeting electronically at the link above. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING The undersigned duly appointed City Recorder does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was posted in three public places within the Brigham City limits. A copy was also provided to the Box Elder News Journal and posted on the City website and the State Public Meeting Notice website on August 6, 2026. Kristina Rasmussen, City Recorder

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

Brigham City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. If you are planning to attend this public meeting and, due to a disability, need assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please notify the City eight or more hours in advance of the meeting and we will try to provide whatever assistance may be required. The person to contact for assistance is Kristina Rasmussen, City Recorder, at 435-734-6621.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

20 N Main
Brigham City, UT 84302
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Contact Name

Kristina Rasmussen

Contact Email

krasmussen@bcutah.gov

Contact Phone

435-734-6621

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

August 06, 2026 11:08 AM

Notice Last Edited On

August 06, 2026 11:08 AM

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