HCSEA and HCFSA Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearings - August 12, 2026

The Herriman City Council held public hearings on August 12, 2026, to consider adopting property tax rates exceeding the certified tax rates for both the Herriman City Safety Enforcement Area (HCSEA) and the Herriman City Fire Service Area (HCFSA). Staff presented detailed explanations of the property tax process, the certified tax rates calculated by the county auditor, and the rationale for proposed tax increases. For HCSEA, a 4.76% tax increase was recommended to cover personnel cost-of-living adjustments, step increases, and operating expenses, generating approximately $512,000 in additional revenue. The council approved a new tax rate of 0.001491, resulting in an average homeowner increase of about $24 annually. For HCFSA, a 2.23% tax increase was proposed primarily to cover a $2.2 million increase in the member fee paid to Unified Fire Authority and to fund future fire station needs. The council approved a tax rate of 0.001364, with an average homeowner increase of approximately $11 annually. Both budgets for fiscal year 2027 were adopted following the tax rate approvals. The meetings emphasized fiscal responsibility, transparency, and data-driven decision-making regarding personnel and capital needs, with no public opposition or comments recorded during the hearings.