Fielding Town Corporation

Town Council Meeting

May 7, 2026 7:00 PM

Meeting to be held at 150 South 100 West Fielding, Utah 84311

1.     Opening Ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance and introduction of guests

2.     Approval of agenda

3.      Approve the minutes of April 9, 2026

4. STATEMENT REGARDING A PROPOSED TAX RATE INCREASE

This statement is intended to demonstrate Fielding Town’s compliance with Utah Code 59-2-919(4)(a)(i) and 59-2-919(4)(b)(ii) as follows:

Fielding Town  in this public meeting at which its' tentative budget is first presented to the Town Council as the governing body of the taxing entity, intends to have an executive officer or budget officer of Fielding Town, as the taxing entity, state that the tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase and present a property tax impact schedule as defined in Section 59-2-924 and Fielding Town in full compliance with 59-2-9191(4)(b)(ii) has provided notice for the public meeting described in 59-2-919(4)(b)(i) in accordance with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act including providing the separate item (see below) on the meeting agenda that notifies the public of Fielding Town’'s statement from 59-2-919(4)(b)(i).

5. STATEMENT REQUIRED BY UTAH CODE 59-2-919(4)(b)(i)

This Agenda item is intended to demonstrate Fielding Town’s compliance with Utah Code 59-2-919(4)(b)(i) with the statement as follows:

 Fielding Town on or after May 1 (in this case May 7, 2026) but on or before June 13, states at this public meeting as follows:

A.     As a fiscal year taxing entity Fielding Town is considering levying a tax rate that exceeds the fiscal year taxing entity's certified tax rate; and

B.     the approximate dollar amount of and purpose for additional ad valorem tax revenue that would be generated by the proposed tax rate increase described in (A) is as follows: 

1.      $30,000

2.      To provide funding for various town positions, park improvements, and possible future new building expenses

C.     The approximate percentage increase in ad valorem tax revenue for the fiscal year taxing entity based on the proposed tax rate increase described in Subsection (A) is 100%, and

D.     That if the fiscal year taxing entity proceeds with the proposed tax rate increase, the fiscal year taxing entity will provide notice of and conduct a public hearing, as required by Subsection (4)(c), at which members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed tax rate increase in compliance with the notice requirements of 59-2-919(6)(b); and 

1.      The public hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Fielding Town Hall, 150 S 100 W, Fielding. Utah.

6. PUBLISHING OF THE PROPERTY TAX IMPACT SCHEDULE

1.   This Agenda item is intended to demonstrate compliance with 59-2-919(4)(a)(i) and 59-2-924(8)(b) by providing a Property Tax Impact Schedule as attached to this Agenda.

7.     Doug Christensen -  County Sheriff candidate

8. Public Comments - this is time to address the Council with any questions or concerns.

9. Department reports:

a.     Animal Control

b.     Building/Maintenance

c.     Grounds/Maintenance

d.     Fire Department

e.     Sheriff

f. Planning Commission

10.   Common Consent - Review and Approval of monthly Check Detail/Profit & Loss Report

11.    Comments/Reports

a.   Administration

i.  Treasurer

1. New Business licenses

ii. Clerk

12.   Adjournment

Persons with disabilities needing special assistance to participate in this meeting should contact Dottie Garn at 435-458-3682 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Notice was posted May 5, 2026, a date not less than 24 hours prior to the date and time of the meeting and remained so posted until after said meeting.

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Dottie Garn, TOWN CLERK