Unified Fire Service Area public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area Board will hold two public hearings and consider resolutions to approve a 23% property tax increase ($11,473,218) and the final 2025 fiscal year budget. The tax increase is intended to fund 4-handed crews, aging station upgrades, minimum fund balance maintenance, and additional engine companies in Kearns, Eagle Mountain, and Station 107.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax increase of $11,473,218 (23%) for 2025
- Consideration of Resolution 12-2024A approving the tax increase
- Public hearing on the final 2025 fiscal year budget
- Consideration of Resolution 12-2024B approving the final 2025 budget
- Tax increase funds: 4-handed crews, station upgrades at Kearns (Station 107) and Eagle Mountain (Station 253)
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area Local Building Authority is holding a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. If approved, the fire service area's property tax revenue would increase by 23% above last year's budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth. For a $525,000 residence, the annual tax would rise from $405.12 to $498.29 ($93.17 increase); for a business of the same value, from $736.58 to $905.99 ($169.41 increase).
- Proposed tax increase of 23% in property tax budgeted revenue above last year's budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth
- Residence valued at $525,000: annual tax would increase from $405.12 to $498.29 ($93.17 per year)
- Business valued at $525,000: annual tax would increase from $736.58 to $905.99 ($169.41 per year)
- Public hearing scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM at UFA Administration Building Board Room, 3380 S 900 W, SLC 84119
- Contact: Micayla Dinkel, 801-743-7213, mdinkel@unifiedfire.org
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM to receive public comment and consider a resolution to amend the 2024 budget and adopt the 2025 budget. The meeting will be held at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT. No other items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on resolution to amend the 2024 budget
- Public hearing on resolution to adopt the 2025 budget
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area Board will meet jointly with the Local Building Authority on November 19, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. to consider approval of the 2025 tentative budget. The board will also approve meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule, and may enter a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, or property matters. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
- Discussion and approval of the 2025 tentative budget
- Approval of the 2025 UFSA Board meeting schedule
- Approval of minutes from October 3 and October 15, 2024 meetings
- Possible closed session for individual character, pending litigation, or real property purchase/lease
- Public hearing on the budget to be held December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area and Local Building Authority will hold a joint board meeting to review financial reports and the 2025 tentative budget. The board will also consider a resolution regarding an agreement with the Eagle Mountain Redevelopment Agency/Triple Tail CRA.
- Resolution 10-2024A: Interlocal Agreement between Eagle Mountain Redevelopment Agency/Triple Tail CRA and Unified Fire Service Area
- Review of 2025 Tentative Budget
- Quarterly Financial Report
UFSA Finance Committee
The UFSA Finance Committee will hear the 2025 tentative budget from CFO Hill and discuss a capital project for xeriscaping at Emigration Canyon Station 119. Possible closed session may follow for permitted purposes. Public comments can be submitted in person, via Zoom, or by email before the deadline.
- 2025 Tentative Budget presentation by CFO Hill
- Capital project: Emigration Canyon Station 119 Xeriscape by DC Greensides
- Possible closed session under Utah Code § 52-4-205
- Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area and Local Building Authority are meeting to discuss the 2025 tentative budget. The board will consider an intent to increase property taxes to fund fire services and station upgrades.
- Proposed 2025 property tax increase of approximately 23% or $11,473,218
- Proposed funding for additional engine companies at Kearns (Station 107) and Eagle Mountain (Station 253)
- Proposed public hearing on December 10, 2024, regarding the tax increase
- Proposed public hearing on December 10, 2024, for 2024 budget amendments and the final 2025 budget
- Recommendation for the 2025 Tentative Budget
UFSA Finance Committee
The Unified Fire Service Area Finance Committee will meet on August 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of June 13, 2024 minutes, a discussion on the 2025 budget, and a possible closed session. Public comments may be submitted in person, via Zoom, or by email.
- Discussion on the 2025 Budget led by CFO Hill and Chief Burchett
- Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024
- Possible closed session for personnel, litigation, real property, or security discussions
- Public comments accepted via email until 7:00 a.m. on August 25, 2024
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area Board and Local Building Authority will meet jointly to discuss and possibly approve an amendment to the Sandy City Interlocal Agreement and consider a resolution adopting a Tax Increment Finance Policy. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, a finance committee update, and a possible closed session for personnel, litigation, or real property matters.
- Consider Resolution 08-2024A adopting UFSA Tax Increment Finance Policy
- Amendment to Sandy City Interlocal Agreement
- Approval of July 16, 2024 joint UFSA/LBA minutes
- Public comment period with in-person, Zoom, and email options
- Possible closed session for character, litigation, or real property discussions
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area and Local Building Authority will hold a joint board meeting to discuss financial reports and construction updates. The body will review the fire station construction budget and a Tax Increment Finance policy.
- Fire Station Construction Budget Update
- Quarterly Financial Report
- Tax Increment Finance Policy
- Approval of June 18, 2024 joint minutes
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution amending the 2024 budget. The meeting is also intended to receive public comment on the proposed amendment.
- Public hearing regarding a resolution to amend the 2024 budget
Unified Fire Service Area, Local Building Authority
The Unified Fire Service Area Board of Trustees and Local Building Authority will review the 2023 annual financial report and audit. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the 2024 fiscal year budget. The board will also consider adopting a specific ad valorem tax rate for 2024.
- Resolution 06-2024A: Adopting a 2024 ad valorem tax rate at 12.04% above the certified rate
- Public hearing for proposed amendments to the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget
- Resolution 06-2024B: Approving a budget amendment for the 2024 fiscal year
- Review and approval of the 2023 Annual Financial Report and Audit
Unified Fire Service Area Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board and Unified Fire Service Area Trustees will hold a joint meeting on April 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at UFA Headquarters (3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City). The agenda includes public comment, a training on Utah's Open and Public Meetings Act, and a possible closed session for purposes such as discussing personnel, litigation, real property, security, or criminal misconduct. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Open and Public Meetings Training led by CLO Roberts and DA Anderson
- Possible motion to enter closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes; email comments due by 7:00 a.m. April 15, 2024
- Meeting held at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
- Agenda subject to change with 24-hour notice