Pleasant Grove City Council Work Session 5/19/2026

The Pleasant Grove City Council held a work session on May 19, 2026, where key procurement and budget topics were discussed. The council reviewed a grant-funded acquisition of three all-terrain wheelchairs intended to improve community accessibility to outdoor areas. The discussion then focused extensively on a proposed property tax increase of 16.55%, which would generate approximately $683,088 in new revenue to fund three firefighters, two police officers, and enhance reserve and retention programs. The council considered conducting a resident survey to gauge support for the tax increase, with timing contingent on receiving updated property valuation data from the county. The meeting also covered the legal requirements for public meetings and upcoming budget-related public hearings and decisions, including the need to adopt a proposed tax rate by mid-June. Additionally, updates on staffing challenges in the fire and planning departments and ongoing public works projects, such as road improvements and stormwater program completion, were provided.