Centerville roundup: Property tax hike, vehicle purchases on City Council agenda; Planning Commission eyes accessory dwelling unit code
Centerville's recent City Council and Planning Commission meetings were held the week of July 21, but minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions can be confirmed from the available records. The agendas show several consequential items were scheduled for discussion or public hearing, including a proposed 16.21% property tax increase for South Davis Metro Fire and $785,732.32 in Public Works vehicle purchases.
City Council — July 21
The City Council agenda listed a public hearing on Ordinances No. 2026-10 and 2026-11, which concern appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, specifically the appointment of Whitaker Museum Board members to that commission.
The agenda also included a proposed 16.21% property tax increase for South Davis Metro Fire. Because minutes are not yet available, the outcome of that proposal is not confirmed in the record.
Other items on the agenda:
- Agreement renewal with The Ferguson Group, LLC for grant consulting.
- Public Works vehicle purchases totaling $785,732.32.
- Parks Department purchase of an ET500J Tow Aerial Lift for $59,220.00.
A separate City Council work session the same day was set to discuss increasing fees for sports field rentals through the Parks & Recreation Field Fee Schedule. That session also included a closed session regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems.
Planning Commission — July 22
The Planning Commission agenda focused on two draft code concepts:
- Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs), proposed for addition to Chapter 12 of the Centerville Zoning Code. These are separate, smaller living units on residential lots.
- Boundary Line Adjustments processing, which would replace existing Exchange of Title codes in CMC 15.09.140.
The commission was also scheduled to set public hearing dates for both proposed code changes and to review and approve minutes from its July 8, 2026 meeting.
No outcomes are confirmed because minutes have not been published.
Coming up
City Council — Aug. 4, 2026: The council is scheduled to vote on an Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance (ORPA) contract for the Wheels Park Design Grant through the Utah Division of Natural Resources. The dollar amount was not specified in the agenda. Also on the agenda: a Maintenance and Ownership Cooperative Agreement with UDOT for drainage improvements tied to the I-15 Reconstruction Project; a Statewide Utility License Agreement renewal with UDOT; amendments to personnel policies for employee wellness incentives under Resolution No. 2026-21; and a presentation on draft options for the Historic District Area Sidewalks map.
Planning Commission — Aug. 12, 2026: Public hearings are scheduled on several proposed code changes, including new DADU standards in Zoning Code Chapter 12.58; renaming "Exchange of Title" to "Boundary Adjustments and Boundary Establishments" in Municipal Code Section 15.09.140; renaming the "Landmarks Commission" to "Historic Preservation Commission" in Municipal Code Section 3.03.060 and Zoning Code Section 12.20.070; and allowing Whitaker Museum Board members to serve as Historic Preservation Commission members.