Kaysville considers property-tax boost

Kaysville is considering a property-tax increase for the first time in 25 years to pay for more city employees.

City leaders say that they don't want to lose the level of service the city provides to its residents. At a work session Saturday morning, City Council members were to talk about the possibility of raising property taxes to pay for a new police officer and car, a city planner, a public-works employee and two full-time secretaries.

With a small sales-tax base, Kaysville funds most of its services through fees and property taxes. Mayor Neka Roundy said the increase is not currently part of the city's proposed $10.1 million budget.

Roundy, city manager John Thacker and City Councilman Mark Johnson agree resources are spread thin in the city of 24,000 residents.

"Our people are struggling to do the work that they've been asked to do," Thacker said.

"We're looking at all the options," Johnson said.

If the council decides to increase property taxes, residents can comment on the final budget during a public hearing June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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