June 10, 2026 CC Work Session

The Brigham City Corporation held a specially scheduled budget work session on June 10, 2026, focusing primarily on water system infrastructure needs, utility rate adjustments, and property tax considerations. City officials reviewed the certified tax rate and discussed the significant shortfall in funding for water system capital projects, estimated at around $7 million, with a recommendation to spend approximately $12 million annually to maintain and replace aging water infrastructure. The council considered increasing the water base rate from $23 to $30 to help address these needs, with discussions on earmarking additional funds for system replacement. They also reviewed property tax revenue projections, noting a lower-than-expected increase of about 4.1% instead of the initially budgeted 12%, and debated adjustments to budget allocations for parks and IT staffing. Additionally, the meeting covered the challenges of providing ambulance and fire services outside city limits, including the need for interlocal agreements to recover costs from neighboring jurisdictions. The council agreed to prepare ordinances for proposed water rate changes and to continue exploring funding strategies for infrastructure and public safety services.