Unified Fire Service Area public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Unified Fire Service Area Board
The Unified Fire Service Area Board will hold a public hearing on December 5, 2023, to discuss a proposed one-time tax levy of $16,475 to refund property taxes and a 2024 property tax increase of $5,257,309 (12.04% increase). The increase is intended to fund 4-handed crews, upgrade aging fire stations, and maintain the Board approved minimum fund balance. The meeting will be held in-person and electronically.
- Proposed one-time tax levy of $16,475 to refund property taxes
- Proposed 2024 property tax increase of $5,257,309 (12.04% increase)
- Tax impact on a $562,000 residence: $0.18 for one year
- Tax impact on a $562,000 business: $0.33 for one year
- Public hearing at UFA Administration Building, 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City
Unified Fire Service Area Board
The Unified Fire Service Area Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase for 2024. The increase would raise property tax budgeted revenue by 12.04% (about $5,257,309) to fund fire services, including 4-handed crews, upgrading aging fire stations, and maintaining the Board approved minimum fund balance. The board is also proposing a one-time tax levy to pay for a final and unappealable judgment ordering a refund of property taxes to taxpayers.
- Proposed 12.04% increase in property tax budgeted revenue for 2024, totaling $5,257,309
- Tax on a $562,000 residence would rise from $413.88 to $463.73 per year ($49.85 increase)
- Tax on a $562,000 business would rise from $752.52 to $843.15 per year ($90.63 increase)
- Proposal for a one-time tax levy to pay a final judgment ordering a property tax refund to taxpayers
- Public hearing scheduled for December 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM at UFA Administration Building, 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City
Unified Fire Service Area Board
The Unified Fire Service Area Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed one-time tax levy to fund a final, unappealable judgment refunding property tax to taxpayers. The total amount to be collected is $192,282, with estimated impacts of $2.16 on a $562,000 residence and $3.93 on a $562,000 business for one year. The hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2023, at 8:30 AM at the UFA Administration Building.
- Proposed one-time tax levy of $192,282 for property tax refund
- Estimated tax impact: $2.16 on a $562,000 residence for one year
- Estimated tax impact: $3.93 on a $562,000 business for one year
- Public hearing on June 20, 2023, at 8:30 AM at UFA Administration Building, 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City
UFSA Finance Committee
The Unified Fire Service Area Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve the 2022 annual financial report and audit, and to discuss the 2024 budget calendar. The committee will also receive updates on Salt Lake County canyon contributions and may enter a closed session for legal, property, or personnel matters. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email before the meeting.
- Review/approval of 2022 Annual Financial Report and Audit
- 2024 Budget Calendar discussion
- Salt Lake County Canyon Contribution updates
- Possible closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205
- Approval of March 20, 2023 minutes
Unified Fire Service Area Board
The Unified Fire Service Area Board and Unified Fire Authority Board will hold a joint meeting on April 18, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes from April 19, 2022, and a training session on open and public meetings led by CLO Roberts and DA Anderson. The boards may also consider a motion to enter into a closed session for purposes allowed under Utah Code, such as discussing pending litigation, real property transactions, or personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; comments can be made in person, via Zoom, or by email before April 17, 2023, 7:00 a.m.
- Minutes approval for April 19, 2022 meeting
- Open and Public Meetings Training by CLO Roberts and DA Anderson
- Possible closed session under Utah Code Section 52-4-205 for litigation, real property, personnel, security, or investigations
- Meeting at UFA Headquarters, 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119