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Herriman · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Herriman City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The Council reviewed biennial budget requests for Parks, Cemetery, Recreation, and Events departments, including proposed staffing changes, maintenance increases, and event costs. Key discussions involved funding for bike park maintenance, increased mowing services, water rate impacts, and subsidies for events like the rodeo.
The city is starting to plan its budget for the next two years, looking at how much to spend on departments like IT, Communications, Legal, and HR. They're trying to keep costs stable while investing in new tech and making sure employees feel appreciated. They're also exploring ways to cut costs on things like the printed city newsletter.
The city is planning for future fiscal years, expecting general fund growth but flat property tax. They are managing $77.7 million in bonded debt and considering future bonding for public facilities. The FY25 audit showed no findings, indicating good financial health.
The city's financial team presented an overview of expected revenues and debt for the next two fiscal years. They anticipate growth in sales tax and road funds, but property tax is expected to stay flat. The city also has significant bonded debt for past projects and future needs like new police and fire stations.
Discussions covered future budgets for Community Development and Renewal Areas (CDAs), administrative services, and legislative functions. This includes tax increment financing for development, affordable housing funds, potential funding for a federal lobbyist, senior bus service costs, and a review of city employee compensation, all directly affecting city finances and services.
The Community Development and Renewal Agency is preparing its tentative budget for the next two fiscal years (2026-2028). A public hearing is scheduled to allow for community input and discussion before the budget is finalized.
The Herriman City Fire Service Area approved an amendment to its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, allocating an additional $900,000 from its fund balance to purchase land for a new fire station in the city's southeast. This is due to higher-than-expected appraisal costs for the land, bringing the total budget for the land purchase to $1.9 million. The fund balance is expected to be reimbursed by future fire impact fee collections, ensuring essential public safety infrastructure can be developed.
The proposed budget includes significant increases for water services (13.7% in FY27) due to rising purchase costs from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and increased infrastructure repair needs (premature service lateral failures). This could lead to higher water rates for residents.
A presentation from Salt Lake County Council members provided an overview of the county's $2 billion budget, with a significant portion allocated to public safety, and discussed property tax issues, jail expansion, and behavioral health initiatives. The Council explored potential collaboration on Herriman's regional athletic facility.
The Finance Director presented the city's official financial audit for the 2025 fiscal year. The good news is that the city received a clean audit, meaning there were no significant issues or findings.
The Herriman City Council has approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 budget, including a Job Classification Plan update. This change aims to improve city operations and employee roles. Residents should care as it may lead to more efficient city services, though potential cost implications for the city budget are a consideration.
The Herriman Mayor has apologized for the misuse of city funds, which is a serious issue as it can lead to budget deficits and financial instability. Residents should care because this could result in increased taxes or reduced city services, affecting their daily lives and the local economy.