Pleasant Grove City Council, RDA, and LBA Meetings 6/2/2026 - Part 2

The Pleasant Grove City Council meeting on June 2, 2026, focused heavily on budget discussions, particularly regarding a proposed 16.55% property tax increase estimated to generate an additional $683,088. The increase aims to fund hiring two new police officers and three new firefighters, along with outfitting costs. Public comments reflected significant concern about the tax hike's impact on residents, with many urging the council to find alternative funding methods and reduce expenses. Council members discussed the challenges of balancing public safety needs with fiscal responsibility, including exploring options like combining fire services with neighboring cities to address staffing and wage competitiveness. Additionally, the council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Division of Forestry for wildland fire management and a reimbursement agreement with Valley Grove Phase 7 LLC for storm drain infrastructure improvements. The meeting also included informational sessions on Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Local Building Authority (LBA) functions, with no immediate votes on those topics.