Spanish Fork City Council | May 5, 2026

The Spanish Fork City Council meeting held on May 5, 2026, included extensive discussions on the fiscal year 2027 tentative budget, which totals approximately $230 million, down from $250 million due to completed capital projects. The budget proposes no property tax increase and includes funding for new positions such as three fire captains, a parks lead worker, and power lineman and inspector roles. Utility rate increases were proposed, including a new transportation utility fee expected to generate $600,000. Capital projects highlighted include an $11 million barn rebuild at the fairgrounds and the new fire station 61, with completion expected in fall 2027. The council also discussed amendments to the project signage plan ordinance, lowering site area requirements and modifying building size criteria near I-15 interchanges. Additionally, the council reviewed and provided direction on the land use element of the general plan, focusing on agricultural preservation areas (APAs), growth boundaries, and development near interchanges. The meeting included approval of tentative budgets for the Redevelopment Agency and Local Building Authority, with public hearings scheduled for June 2, 2026. Motions related to budget adoption and ordinance amendments were passed, and staff were directed to prepare further studies on specific growth areas and signage regulations.