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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Published: Jun 23, 2026
West Jordan Water Rates Stable, Sewer Rates to Increase by 5% Amidst Growth and Infrastructure Challenges
The council reviewed comprehensive water and sewer rate studies. For water, the study found that current rates are sufficient, with strong reserves in the utility fund, and no rate increase is proposed for the upcoming fiscal year. However, the water impact fees are currently in deficit, requiring the utility fund to subsidize infrastructure development for new growth. The study highlighted that West Jordan's water rates are among the lowest for residential use compared to neighboring cities, aligning with the council's policy to keep indoor water use affordable. For sewer, the study indicated a need for a 5% rate increase, primarily due to rising costs at the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility and fixed costs for city infrastructure. The council also discussed the revenue generation from different user groups (residential, commercial, industrial) and the complexities of pricing, particularly concerning the industrial user Dannon, whose high-volume, low-revenue contribution was debated. Challenges in sewer capacity on the west side of the city due to development were also discussed, necessitating creative solutions and infrastructure planning.
West Jordan City Council Examines Fireworks Restrictions, Cautions Against Blanket Bans
The council discussed the city's authority to restrict or ban fireworks within the city limits. City Attorney Josh Boyce explained that while state law allows cities to restrict fireworks in certain high-risk areas (e.g., near vegetation, waterways, or in the wildland-urban interface), a blanket ban on fireworks throughout the entire city is likely not permissible and could face legal challenges. The council considered strategies to expand existing restrictions to 'readily identifiable' boundaries, such as arterial streets, to create larger restricted zones, but acknowledged enforcement difficulties. The discussion also touched upon the existing restrictions in place and the city's efforts to manage fire risk during dry periods through increased staffing and patrols. The consensus was that the current map of restricted areas is adequate, and enforcing more widespread bans would be challenging.
West Jordan Council Debates Property Tax Allocation, Prioritizing Inflationary Costs Over New Positions
The West Jordan City Council discussed and debated potential amendments to the property tax impact schedule for fiscal year 2027. The core issue was how to allocate an unexpected increase in new growth revenue of $221,000. Councilmember Jacob proposed that this additional revenue, along with the overall tax increase, should be primarily allocated to cover inflationary costs like COLA for employees, fuel, health insurance, and IT costs, rather than funding new positions or services. This contrasts with the initial proposal to use the increased revenue for items like a full-time parks maintenance worker, a parks planner, a crossing guard supervisor, a police officer position upgrade, a full-time passport agent, and a customer service person in public works. The council debated the messaging around tax increases, with some favoring an inflation-based justification and others arguing that new positions are a direct result of city growth. Ultimately, the council leaned towards a compromise, potentially splitting the allocation between inflationary costs (fuel and IT) and new growth-related items, with a discussion on how to message this to the public. They also discussed diverting the $221,000 in new growth revenue to Class C roads instead of the general fund to address infrastructure needs.
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