HomeMy Public PortalAboutPKT-CC-2021-08-24AUGUST 24, 2021
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
** THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE MOAB CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS. **
** MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED **
City Council Chambers
217 East Center Street
Moab, Utah 84532
Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Citizens to Be Heard
If you do not plan to attend in person but would still like to
submit written comments for the Citizens to Be Heard portion
of the meeting, please fill out the form found
here: https://bit.ly/citizenstobeheard
You must submit your comments by 7:00 PM on the date of the
meeting. Please limit your comments to 400 words.
Administrative Reports
City Manager Updates
Police Department Update
Mayor and Council Reports
Approval of Minutes
August 4, 2021, Special Meeting
min -cc -2021 -08 -04 draft.pdf
August 6, 2021, Special Meeting
min -cc -2021 -08 -06 draft.pdf
August 10, 2021, Regular Meeting
min -cc -2021 -08 -10 draft.pdf
August 16, 2021, Special Meeting
min -cc -2021 -08 -16 draft.pdf
Old Business
Proposed Resolution 22 -2021: A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 -22
Budget and Proposed Property Tax Increase for the City of Moab
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary fy22 final budget.pdf
resolution 22 -2021 budget adoption for fy21 -22.pdf
memo - fy22 tentative to final proposals (2).pdf
fy22 final budget proposal.pdf
pt-800 - tax rate moab city 2021.pdf
New Business
Proposed Resolution 29 -2021: A Resolution Approving the Record of Survey
Amendment for Property Located at 500 South Main Street, Moab UT 84532
Briefing and possible action
500 s main street record of survey amendment petition cc
agenda summary 082421.pdf
exhibit 1 draft resolution 29 -2021 500 s main street ros
amendment petition 082421.pdf
exhibit 2 vicinity map 500 s main street ros amendment
082421.pdf
exhibit 3 recorded county plat 500 s main street ros
amendment 082421.pdf
exhibit 4 draft survey plat 500 s main street ros amendment
082421.pdf
exhibit 5 state code 10 -9a -608.pdf
Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary - low income housing water assistance
program 08.24.2021.pdf
attachment a - non -disclosure agreement w sig 1 -5 -2015 (5)
(1).pdf
attachment b - 3rd party access.pdf
attachment c - water type agreement draft.pdf
attachment d - 2021 water assistance policy manual draft
7.27.21.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Executive (Closed) Session
Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices or systems
Adjournment
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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AUGUST 24, 2021REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.** THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ** ** MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED **City Council Chambers217 East Center StreetMoab, Utah 84532Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceCitizens to Be HeardIf you do not plan to attend in person but would still like to submit written comments for the Citizens to Be Heard portion of the meeting, please fill out the form found here: https://bit.ly/citizenstobeheardYou must submit your comments by 7:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Please limit your comments to 400 words. Administrative ReportsCity Manager UpdatesPolice Department UpdateMayor and Council ReportsApproval of MinutesAugust 4, 2021, Special Meetingmin-cc -2021 -08 -04 draft.pdfAugust 6, 2021, Special Meetingmin-cc -2021 -08 -06 draft.pdf
August 10, 2021, Regular Meeting
min -cc -2021 -08 -10 draft.pdf
August 16, 2021, Special Meeting
min -cc -2021 -08 -16 draft.pdf
Old Business
Proposed Resolution 22 -2021: A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 -22
Budget and Proposed Property Tax Increase for the City of Moab
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary fy22 final budget.pdf
resolution 22 -2021 budget adoption for fy21 -22.pdf
memo - fy22 tentative to final proposals (2).pdf
fy22 final budget proposal.pdf
pt-800 - tax rate moab city 2021.pdf
New Business
Proposed Resolution 29 -2021: A Resolution Approving the Record of Survey
Amendment for Property Located at 500 South Main Street, Moab UT 84532
Briefing and possible action
500 s main street record of survey amendment petition cc
agenda summary 082421.pdf
exhibit 1 draft resolution 29 -2021 500 s main street ros
amendment petition 082421.pdf
exhibit 2 vicinity map 500 s main street ros amendment
082421.pdf
exhibit 3 recorded county plat 500 s main street ros
amendment 082421.pdf
exhibit 4 draft survey plat 500 s main street ros amendment
082421.pdf
exhibit 5 state code 10 -9a -608.pdf
Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary - low income housing water assistance
program 08.24.2021.pdf
attachment a - non -disclosure agreement w sig 1 -5 -2015 (5)
(1).pdf
attachment b - 3rd party access.pdf
attachment c - water type agreement draft.pdf
attachment d - 2021 water assistance policy manual draft
7.27.21.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Executive (Closed) Session
Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices or systems
Adjournment
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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AUGUST 24, 2021REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.** THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ** ** MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED **City Council Chambers217 East Center StreetMoab, Utah 84532Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceCitizens to Be HeardIf you do not plan to attend in person but would still like to submit written comments for the Citizens to Be Heard portion of the meeting, please fill out the form found here: https://bit.ly/citizenstobeheardYou must submit your comments by 7:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Please limit your comments to 400 words. Administrative ReportsCity Manager UpdatesPolice Department UpdateMayor and Council ReportsApproval of MinutesAugust 4, 2021, Special Meetingmin-cc -2021 -08 -04 draft.pdfAugust 6, 2021, Special Meetingmin-cc -2021 -08 -06 draft.pdfAugust 10, 2021, Regular Meetingmin-cc -2021 -08 -10 draft.pdfAugust 16, 2021, Special Meetingmin-cc -2021 -08 -16 draft.pdfOld BusinessProposed Resolution 22 -2021: A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 Budget and Proposed Property Tax Increase for the City of MoabBriefing and possible actionagenda summary fy22 final budget.pdfresolution 22 -2021 budget adoption for fy21 -22.pdfmemo - fy22 tentative to final proposals (2).pdffy22 final budget proposal.pdfpt-800 - tax rate moab city 2021.pdfNew BusinessProposed Resolution 29 -2021: A Resolution Approving the Record of Survey Amendment for Property Located at 500 South Main Street, Moab UT 84532Briefing and possible action500 s main street record of survey amendment petition cc agenda summary 082421.pdfexhibit 1 draft resolution 29 -2021 500 s main street ros amendment petition 082421.pdfexhibit 2 vicinity map 500 s main street ros amendment 082421.pdfexhibit 3 recorded county plat 500 s main street ros amendment 082421.pdfexhibit 4 draft survey plat 500 s main street ros amendment 082421.pdfexhibit 5 state code 10 -9a -608.pdfLow Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)Briefing and possible actionagenda summary - low income housing water assistance program 08.24.2021.pdfattachment a - non -disclosure agreement w sig 1 -5 -2015 (5) (1).pdfattachment b - 3rd party access.pdfattachment c - water type agreement draft.pdf
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7.27.21.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Executive (Closed) Session
Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices or systems
Adjournment
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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August 4, 2021
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
SPECIAL MEETING
August 4, 2021
Moab City Council held a Special Meeting on the above date. An audio recording is at
http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html; a video recording is archived at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3RVv7_MyM.
Mayor Emily Niehaus called the Special Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. In attendance were
Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Karen Guzman-Newton, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Mike Duncan
and Kalen Jones. City staff in attendance included Manager Joel Linares, Assistant Manager
Carly Castle, Attorney Laurie Simonson, Finance Director Ben Billingsley, Communications
Director Lisa Church and Recorder Sommar Johnson. There were approximately 60 persons in
the audience.
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and Public Hearing for Proposed Resolution
22-2021—A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
Motion to Open the Public Hearing: Councilmember Jones moved to open the public
hearing. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Knutson-Boyd voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus opened the public hearing at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Niehaus gave an introduction to the proposed reinstatement of a municipal property tax.
She touched on the history of the City’s sales tax revenues and gave some examples of
infrastructure needs. She spoke about potential growth of the City’s boundaries through
annexation, housing affordability and the City’s revenue stream.
Dwight Johnston: Reapplying a prior tax used 30 years ago feels the same as a new tax. Every
year taxes always go up a little bit and it gets painful. I shop at Sam’s Club to get good prices yet
[the City is] opposed to big stores because we’re above that and we’re into the environment and
renewable energy and we’re going to keep the big stores and the tax dollars out, and then just
raise all of our taxes to fund projects that are honestly ridiculous. The government gave you a
swimming pool and you can’t even manage that without overspending and it’s a free pool so why
would we think that you’ll be able to manage building low-income housing without it being over
budget and being on the backs of the taxpayers? The way to get low-income housing is to not
raise the taxes on everybody that has the house to not raise the fees to let a contractor up the
amount of units you get per acre; that's how you get affordable housing and so I'm really
discouraged with this government and what you propose to spend our money on because you
are spending our money and so I hope that you'll give this some thought and not reintroduce yet
another tax because we don't need it.
Michele Blackburn: I speak on behalf of Moab families and businesses and also for the
Robertson Blackburn family which is my personal family. Like our family, most of the founding
families’ descendants live in old town Moab so it's kind of a tight-knit community in old town
and many of us have more than one parcel so it seems like our City government is targeting
about half of the residents who happen to own a total of 2,841 parcels in order to come up with
$3.3 million. City officials will say it's just the cost of doing business but it feels personal. It's a
small town and despite our limited numbers of residents, our community is supposed to endure,
support and hopefully profit from three million visitors a year. Those annual visitors abuse
every facet of our infrastructure and the surrounding landscape and they increase the need for
City code compliance officers. Many of us living within the City limits are victims of that public
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invasion and while we're not the perpetrators, our own representatives are wanting less than
2,500 people to pay more in order to mitigate this impact. I appreciate that you recognize
the need that you are attempting to address: that the inner city and its infrastructure has been
neglected for decades, particularly our antique water lines. The need to improve water, sewer
and drainage infrastructure in old town Moab is completely obvious. A rainy-day fund seems
less of a priority when you realize how few people are footing the bill for that cushion. More law
enforcement isn't necessarily beneficial to the year-round population, so I think you're barking
up the wrong tree. There have to be better avenues for funding relief than targeting a couple of
thousand landowners. If the Council is determined to satisfy the City’s $3.3 million wish list
please consider looking elsewhere, whether it's grants or some visitor related funds. There just
has to be a way to meet these needs without burdening a relatively small number of residents.
Debbie Swasey: Hello and good evening and thank you for letting me have this opportunity to
speak. I come to you not only as the Grand County Assessor but also as a citizen of the City of
Moab. I ask for your consideration in the ramifications if you pass this tax for this year. If it
passes the same folks in the residential areas will be reappraised next year which means their
values will increase as it did the ones in district 2 for this year and it will most likely result in a
significant increase in their assessed values. I am concerned most for the elderly residents, the
lower income, the single parents that live here and our struggling workforce, along with the
renters who are going to be hit the hardest. Landlords will pass that increase to renters who will
bear the heavy burden with higher rents than they currently pay due in part to the lack of
affordable housing. Many may not be able to bear the burden and we as a community will suffer
a big loss if they are forced to leave. I don't pretend to know the answers and I know it'll be
tough for all of you. However, I do hear the effect of raising taxes every day in my job. I have
people in my office all the time. I truly believe it's time to tighten our budgets and figure
something else out and work for what's best for our fellow citizens and the part of our
community and the people that actually live here. Thank you.
Robert Tupek: My family has lived here for 21 years. We've all heard this rhetoric for years about
bringing in more tourism and it's going to pay for everything for us. Well, it's not happening.
Our town is slowly being ruined by this. I second what everybody else said. We live here, it's our
primary residence and we raised our family here. It's not an overnight rental or a second or third
home for us and everybody always overlooks the other ramification of residual results from a tax
increase when so few are bearing the burden. Why are we being the scapegoats and being
penalized for the increase in tourism which has caused this? Of course, it’s easy to know that
search and rescue will need more funding if you have more tourists and you're going to need
more police officers but then they overlook the other problem: look at our hospital and our
police--there's ads for people for good paying jobs and they can't afford to live here. During a
pandemic, when everybody's suffering a little bit, now is the time to institute a property tax on
so few? It just doesn't make sense and then you never think of the other ramifications.
Businesses will get a property tax and they will pass it on so they raise their prices. People who
work in town that lease an office space, their prices will go up. We're already in a tourist town
where the locals are penalized for higher gas, water and food--basic necessities of life. Sure, our
sidewalks are crumbling and everything and we've heard the rhetoric for years that the tourism
will pay for all this stuff. That was a fallacy. The definition of rhetoric is the art of persuasion
through communication that we've heard for years and years and appeals to people's emotions.
Maggie Johnston: I personally found the City's presentation to be a little bit misleading. I work
in the real estate industry here and I deal every day with the prices in Moab. The City may not
affect what things sell for but they certainly affect people's payments. I saw an article from KSL
last month that said that the median housing price in Utah increased 30 percent from June,
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2020 to June, 2021. I would also like to address the City's dip in revenue. I understand that was
probably a struggle, but I would also like the City to consider that we all had a dip in revenue
this year. COVID hit us hard and I think all of us have had to just kind of buckle down and
tighten up and that's exactly what we're asking the City to do: not to pass their dip in revenue on
to all of us.
Helene Rohr: I have a few questions because to me it seems as if it's definitely a budget issue.
Overall, the State of Utah, between 2018 and 2019, received $294 million more in property tax
and you just wonder from one year to another, that's a lot of money that you can do stuff with.
In one of your documents, you're saying that Moab is only one of four other towns in the state of
Utah that does not levy a general property tax to pay for City services, so the question I have is
do the other cities with a higher tax rate collect as much in sales, transient room and resort
community tax as Moab? The tax rate change to zero percent was made in 1992 and the City was
able to balance its budget then, obviously because they made the decision of reducing the tax
rate to zero percent. Since then, the influx and tourism, especially in the last few years, also
significantly increased the amount of sales and use tax the City collects. So, the question here is
what has changed so drastically that the City is no longer able to balance its budget, despite the
collection of the increased amounts of received portions of sales and use taxes? Despite the
COVID travel restrictions, Moab experienced a significant increase in tourism over the previous
years. So why is the City considering to increase the property tax rate now when we already have
other issues? As one of the main reasons for the consideration of the increase in City property
tax, the City mentions the need for more law enforcement. According to census numbers, the
population of Moab has grown by approximately 600 people in the last 20 years. Cities with
fewer than 10,000 residents report an average of 3.5 officers per thousand inhabitants
based on the 600 additional residents it would possibly explain a need for two extra officers.
What else is the City in need of? If tourism has the consequences of higher demands for extra
law enforcement, would it not make sense to get funded through the collected TRT, which are in
direct correlation to the challenge our local law enforcement faces? Could the City Council
potentially try a little bit harder to get more money from the state as it was their initiation to get
more tourism down to Moab with their fantastic Mighty Five campaign. I also have a few
questions in regards to the capital improvements project list. There are a few on here that I’m
just not sure about: the 100 south green infrastructure improvement project for $1.9 million;
400 east construction $1.7 million; water tank $3.4 million; 100 West construction $1.2 million;
hot spot median parking $6.7 million; Swanny and Lions Park upgrade $300,000—that doesn't
sound like a lot but Lions Park, I believe, was pretty brand new. Overall, it seems to me as if
there's a budget question. Streets are being opened up repeatedly. We could potentially tighten
up the budget a little bit more and postpone the tax increase.
Rachel Stenta: Serving the City for 22 years, I know that property tax has been talked about
throughout the years. I did want to point out for the public that the previous Council before this
Council served on the same Council that eliminated property tax in 1992, and conversations over
the past 10 to 15 years were that it was inevitable that property tax was coming back. It's
unfortunate that those members are not here tonight to be able to speak to the public to give
some of the reason and logic behind why it was dropped in 1992 and not just lowered instead of
taken to a zero assessment. I've lived in Moab for 27 years and I served the City as an appointed
official for 22 of those years and I appreciate the time and effort the staff and the governing body
have put into exploring a property tax. I know firsthand the complexity of the financial demands
facing the City. While I support a property tax, I'm here to voice my opinion on the proposed
uses of that tax. I am opposed to using local property tax revenue to pay for tourism-related
impacts. I feel that using property tax dollars for public safety services would do just that. As
we've read in the local papers the City and County have both seen substantial increases in sales-
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based tax revenue this last year as our visitation increased dramatically during COVID. Of
course, as visitation goes up both sales-based tax revenue and demand on City services go up--
specifically public safety, among others. Paying for the impact of tourist services with tourist-
generated tax dollars makes good fiscal sense. If visitation drops, then revenue drops and City
service levels can also drop, reducing a potential budget deficit. I also have some concerns
regarding the City's proposal to use property tax for the rainy-day or reserve fund. For years, the
City consistently maintained the rainy-day reserve fund of the State-allowed maximum. It's only
been recently depleted. For the City's 2022 tentative budget, the State would allow a total of 35
percent of general fund revenue in a rainy-day reserve fund; that would be about $4.4 million.
There's already a balance in that rainy-day fund, but I didn't see anything in the information
tonight that said what that was. Once that target is reached, would that portion of the property
taxation be reduced or reallocated, and if so, to what projects or goals in the last two decades?
Visitation to Moab has grown every year. City revenue has also grown every year and
consequently City staffing levels have also grown. What hasn't grown is our funding of capital
road projects. As you know, real estate prices in Moab are soaring faster than we can track.
While primary residents are not taxed at 100 percent of value, commercial properties are. We
know that tourist-related businesses have also experienced a dramatic increase in revenue this
past COVID year since the City sales tax revenue is collected as a percentage of those sales. But
what about the small businesses in town that aren't reliant on the tourism base? They are also
assessed at 100 percent of value but may experience little or no increase in revenue during
visitation upswings. Businesses like office supply stores, beauty salons, dentists, copy centers
will have to increase their prices to pass the property tax on to customers who are largely local
residents. My opinion is that if you are asking local residents and businesses to start
paying a property tax then those dollars should be dedicated to a resource that our residents and
businesses use year-round regardless of tourism, which are the miles of roads our City has and
which is the same if we have two million visitors per year or a year-round population of seven
thousand, and anyone who has driven on our roads knows that they are in dire need of not only
repair but rehabilitation. Enterprise services such as water, sewer and storm water have user
fees that can be adjusted to pay for operations, maintenance and infrastructure. Property
taxes can't be used for those services, and that is my understanding since the last time I checked
state code. It's possible that has changed, but I think they can only be granted loans from the
General Fund. Property taxes can't support those services. Roads have no user fees and in fact
the highway tax collection and the General Fund cover the street department operations budget
with not much to spare. Class C Road and transportation tax covers one major maintenance
project per year and several smaller projects, and that's it. In 21 years as purchasing agent, the
City completed less than six major road projects and we paid cash for those. By the time the City
prioritizes a critical road as a capital project, it ends up being a total rebuild because many of our
roads are held together only by crack and chip seal. On July 19, 2019 the City Council approved
contracting with RB&G engineering for $24,450 to develop a comprehensive road improvement
plan, including working with City staff to create a prioritization and a street rehab maintenance
plan for future budgeting needs. This contract order also included the creation of a five- and ten-
year capital improvement plan for City streets. What I am requesting as a citizen, is for the
Council and Mayor to present that City Street improvement plan to the public in tandem with a
proposed property tax and show us how many roads you will rehabilitate for the increased price
that you are asking citizens and business owners to pay for living and working in Moab. Thank
you for your time and consideration.
Kay Osteen: I have served this County and this area for more than 50 years, giving my time and
a lot of it was donated. I have watched over the years how the taxes come up and no one is
concerned about those who live here. All I hear is “build this, build that” all for tourism and then
put the bill on us who live here. After a while I get the feeling that because I’m a senior citizen,
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you'd like to get rid of us. We can't keep paying taxes that are outrageous and not you managing
things better. We need help and with the epidemic people can't even get work. Businesses have
not gotten back to where they need to be so that we could even pass any of this on to them. You
have got to help us out. We can't keep loading everything. There's not that many of us in this
town anymore, not young ones, not old ones and everything you do makes people feel they're
not wanted. All that you want is to build another condo, another motel and ruin our whole
community.
Tamela Johnson: I am a transplant to Moab but my husband and his parents both or all of them
have been raised and born here in Moab back to the 1800s, so we have a vested interest in our
town. I also am a teacher at HMK and I have been privileged to interview new candidates for
teachers and positions and one of the questions we always ask is have you checked into housing
to make sure that they can afford what they're being paid with where they're going to live and I
know personally someone that came with a budget of $600,000 to find a house for his large
family and could not find something for that amount for them. I believe most of you ran on the
docket of affordable housing. How is raising taxes achieving that goal for you and for our
community? Also, I'm glad I'm not wearing a mask right now because I want you to read my
lips: no new taxes. Thank you.
Randy Day: I’m coming from the real estate side of things and if I was to walk into this as a
business, first thing I'd look at is how many people are sitting here being paid that really, I don't
need. I was here 1972, lived in the Walnut Lane trailer park and loved it--a great spot to grow up.
The orchards were full of trees and all of that happened and I'm not going to go into that. But I
told you what was going to happen before you ran for mayor: our affordable housing is in crisis
and it was 10 years ago and it was 15 years ago and we saw it coming. Yet every time you come to
do a development, I speak to the last one I saw on Fourth East where they wanted to do
apartments and nobody wanted it. It should have been built; it should be built right now. The
one I tried to do over here behind the Wendy's that now they're going up with a building to help
with mental health. That's wonderful, but that should have been housing. We've got lots of plots
of land that we should have been building housing. You can't develop your own trailer park that
the City bought because of the ordinances. You can't do it. I've read the ordinances and I said if
you get to do it, guess who's coming to your door. I'm going to do the next one and if you don't
let me then we're all going to go to war and you're going to need that attorney over there because
this is what's happening if you will build the middle, the top will take care of itself and the
bottom will come up. We're paying $400,000 for homes on Walker and Tusher and down next
to the sloughs. You call it Matheson Wetlands now, that's a nice name for the sloughs, but it
should have been rehabilitated into land to build on. Let's say five percent in this County is
private land and the City is even smaller. I've preached an aggressive annexation policy all the
way out to blue hill. Take it out there, buy out the county's water and sewer and run it and let's
get let's get this thing going. One police department's all we need and that should be a constable
and a Sheriff. We don't need all this extra stuff and the tourism was the business we chose in ‘90
because in ‘85 there was nothing. I was here, I sold real estate then. I remember, and we need to
create more avenues for development to do that. I want to do it, but I've been to this Council and
I've been to the County and I know what's happening and I see it now: prices keep going up
because there's a lot of demand and no supply. By changing your zoning, you could allow more
development to happen and give you the tax increase you need, and I wouldn't have to give my
renters an increase because of my taxes. Thank you for your time.
Dan Stenta: I moved to Moab 22 years ago and as many of you know I worked for the City for
five years as the City Engineer and have a lot of familiarity with infrastructure projects. I
support a property tax because I feel like it's fiscally irresponsible to throw all our eggs in one
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basket and in the time that I worked for the City I advocated at the time to pass a property tax so
that we could work on picking away infrastructure projects. That being said, I would like to
reiterate Rachel's opinion that taxes work best when they're providing the service to the people
that are paying the tax. In my 22 years here, I've been lucky enough to encounter a need for the
police department twice. Once for having an expired registration and the other time I filed a
report because there was some vandalism done on my property, which never went anywhere.
Every single day, I use the roads in this town. I use our sewer and water system. We use our
sidewalks and our parks, so I would like to see the money go towards things that we that live
here are going to use. The rainy-day fund is where you're supposed to put surplus revenue that
you brought in. It’s not something to build up as the result of a new tax if you expended it all. I
came in to the building department representing a client a couple years ago who had a single lot
in the neighborhood up behind here, which is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Moab. The
oldest homes, some of them approaching 100 years, are over there in the 200 and 300 North
area. This person had a lot there that had been a lot of record for a long time. They needed to get
sewer and water service and we were looking at more than $100,000 to rectify all the issues with
getting water and sewer service there, fixing the street and doing all that in order for them to
build a single-family residence of about a thousand square feet, which is ostensibly what this
Council has said that they want to support. At the same time, I would go by every day and see a
$1.5 million sewer project that we borrowed money to build that was providing sewer service to
the new Worldmark and the Holiday Inn and camp park out there, and there seemed like a huge
disconnect between priorities over what we were spending our money on what we were saying
we were prioritizing and where the money was actually going. I would like to have some level of
confidence that if this tax is implemented, that it should be phased in gradually and there needs
to be some belt tightening on the part of the City Council and these projects can't be Cadillacs,
they have to be functional and they have to be done more efficiently than they're being done.
Kyle Kaiser: I am a rental property owner in town and during the introduction of this I heard
some things about the pass-through rate reflecting a 2.4 percent increase to rents. You
mentioned that's about equal with inflation. Most rental property owners are generally going to
increase their rent to match inflation over time, just a little bit each year so you don't hit a tenant
with a really big jump. If you keep pace with inflation, which as of July is over five percent, and
pass that on to the tenants, along with new property taxes, if someone's rent is $1,000, you're
increasing the rent by $50 every month--$600 a year. If their rent is $2,000, you're looking at
increasing their total rent budget for the year by $1,200. I just wanted to bring attention to the
effects that has because the properties I own have loans and I have to keep pace so it does affect
how affordable it is for people who have to rent here, and it also does affect people's ability to get
a mortgage and how much they can purchase on a house. If you buy it outright it doesn't matter
but if you have to apply for a mortgage to purchase a home, the property taxes are included as
part of that mortgage and so you have to qualify for that, so it does affect people's ability to pay
for a home. Thank you.
Aaron Davies: This seems very contrary to a stated goal I understand you all have regarding
more affordable housing. Increasing property taxes on homes is contrary to affordable housing.
This action is making housing more unaffordable. The real is having more houses. It's real
simple economic supply and demand. Demand is high. We can talk about things we're not happy
about regarding why it's high, but the bottom line is if we can increase the supply, the price will
go down. We need to approve projects so that we can increase the housing. It would solve that
problem, which by the way will also help the police department. That seems to be the biggest
issue--not so much they need to get paid more, but they need to have housing they can afford,
along with teachers and other professionals. I think the ‘92-‘93 decision to switch to just sales
tax has been working. From what I can see, five years before pandemic spending increased sixty
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percent, revenue increased almost fifty percent during that time. So, revenue has been
increasing, yet spending has outpaced even that enormous increase. If a business had that kind
of increase, the owner would be very happy. You talked about capital improvements not being
done recently. There have been some, but I would consider them to be more of the fun things
people enjoy. Staffing has increased by more than 30 people making over $100,000 a year.
That's quite a bit more than most citizens. I think it's 50 people are making over $90,000 a year.
Staffing went from 60 to 72 people. That's part of the 60 percent increase in spending. Is that
really needed? Maybe that's where the tough decisions need to be made. I've been on a teeny
little town council in Castle Valley and even there I knew it was hard to make budget choices. It's
the hard work but that's what people volunteer for when they decide to sit up here and I
appreciate it's a hard job but that's where I think the effort needs to be made. You've given the
presentation of where the money could be spent, but there's no obligation for that
money to be spent on anything that you have said. The public has to trust that you'll do what you
have said. Since decisions have not been made in the last few years for these capital
improvement projects, yet spending has happened, then I wonder if is that really going to
happen. It comes to a philosophy of government: should government be big or small? The Moab
City government has grown hugely in the last few years. This is not a little town. A $13 million
budget is a budget bigger than cities that are near 20,000 people. I understand there are some
reasons why. Ultimately, I'm just asking you to make the tough decisions, cutting back on the
expenses and choosing these things that you say are important, choosing those things now
rather than asking us as taxpayers to pay more money. It's going to hurt a lot of people. There
are ways to make decisions that can benefit us without raising taxes. Three years in a row we'll
have tax increases: last year the recreation tax, this year and of course next year, as it's been
pointed out. That's three years in a row overlapping with the pandemic. That's not right. Thank
you.
Paige Holland: I am a lifelong resident and own property. We've had rentals in this town for
over 45 years. I’m confused on some of the numbers that were tossed out. First of all, this 74
percent would be collected from property taxes from second homes. Does that mean that 74 of
the housing in the City is owned by second home owners? That needs a little clarification. I have
no choice but to raise rent. I do my best to keep my rents at a level that people can afford and
I'm shocked at the levels of rents coming in, pushing up to $1,800 to $2,000 for modest homes.
I do my best to keep renters for the long term and to have a have a social contract with them,
that we're going to do our best by you. But you can't expect property owners to absorb these
taxes. You're impacting every renter in town. Do I get a rebate if I rent to people who are 65 and
older or veterans? Is there any mechanism for the renters? If somebody owns one acre or more
of land, it is going to be taxed at 100 percent? That pretty much guarantees that every family
that has been in town for decades or generations is looking at a hundred percent valuation, as
opposed to the 55 percent. It pressures people to carve up land even though every single
visioning process that we've had for a master plan shows that people in this town and county
value the open spaces. Why do we even put money into those visioning processes? Because they
don't really affect any of the zoning laws or any of the policies that I've seen in the City or the
County, when it comes to housing. I think you need to get a lot more creative on where you can
come up with money. What about a toll road on Kane creek or Sand Flats? You own the land.
What about the police car that's sitting at Denny's all the time? Put a flashing light and an empty
police car so you don't have to pay the officers. It just sends the same signal: we enforce laws. I
think the impact fees collected for the new hotels (owned by non-local corporations) aren’t
enough for the impacts that the hotels are bringing. You're just looking for more development
down the road which will make up the difference with impact fees that are still too low. Where is
the sense in this? We have people in this room making a hundred grand or more, $90,000 or
more. I am beginning to wonder what we're really paying for. If we're paying that kind of money,
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we need people who have minds who can really work on this and not just find an easy revenue
source. How many of you have ever owned a private business? If we're not making that revenue,
we can't spend it. I think you need to tighten the budget. Counter that TRT campaign promoting
the Mighty Five. How about “Moab enforces the laws” or “We expect visitors to behave”? Let’s
promote art events. They have a lot less impact than RZRs. There are other ways to creatively
solve these problems besides the low-hanging fruit, which is taxing local residents. Thank you.
Mona Horowitz: In the nearly 30 years that I have lived in Moab, I have noticed that no matter
what citizens want here, it doesn't matter. The Council will do exactly what it wants. Take the
bike skills park for example: it's for our children, I heard, but the children ride the streets of
Moab to their friends’, their schools, and to anonymous park. I doubt that you'll hear any of
them say that they want to go to the bike skill park. Now it's on the budget. Over the years,
everything the locals enjoy here has disappeared. The biggest loss, in my opinion, is the
Saturday farmer’s market. Locals are treated as second-class citizens. Tourists come first. That's
wrong. This is our town, not theirs. Stop treating us like children, as if you know best. And
maybe some of you do, but on all major issues, especially the property tax, the citizens should
have a vote. If you raise my taxes, I'll raise the cost of my house, and pretty soon you won't be
able to afford it. You’re all very young, I see. Yes, I am 96. I don't know how that happened.
Listen to the citizens, the ones that hold this community together, the ones that voted for you,
before Moab is lost forever to the lure of the almighty dollar. Thank you, that was fun.
Cricket Green: I have more questions than answers. We're talking about how bad we did in
COVID. How much money did you get in disaster relief, and where did that go? And then we
rebounded and had our busiest months ever. I know sales taxes are up. Every business owner
that I've talked to this year said they're outdoing their numbers. That means City revenue went
up. Maybe we need this tax because we're spending money where we don't need to be. How
much did a lobbyist cost? I met with an engineering company hired by the City to create a pocket
community at the end of Center Street. They already have access off Rosetree Lane. I asked if
Rosetree residents were involved and they said they want to force it down East Center. I was told
it was to build something for Community Rebuilds and Moab City hired that engineering firm.
We're spending money where we don't need to be. We should be spending money on things that
help our citizens: our infrastructure, and less on our wages. I worked for so many years for a title
company before I ever made $30,000. You make a lot of money for a lot less work than I've done
over the years, and what gets me is every time is I brought up the fact that you're considering
adding property tax. I have been called chicken little, and evidently, I'm not chicken little
anymore. Thank you.
Saina: I have three topics that kind of piggyback on everything else. The first one is buy local.
That's going to be kind of hard; it's easier to do it by Amazon with free shipping. The next one is
the high school; I was here in the early ‘80s and they graduated anywhere between 80 and 100
students. They're still graduating between 80 and 100 kids, so the locals are not growing in
number. Tourism is growing and we're paying for that. The third one is Walmart. I'm not saying
I want Walmart here and I'm not saying I don't want it here, but the mistake that Saint George
made was they refused to let Walmart come into their community and so Walmart went to the
other side of the County and put a Walmart in. It was so successful they ended up putting
another Walmart in on the other side of the County. Walmart does its research; they know
where their customers come from. They would not want to put one in Moab unless they've
tracked us. We've been tracked. Thanks.
Eric Wolfe: I'm new here. I've spent the past 20 years traveling around the country working on
public infrastructure projects and doing defense projects to keep the nation safe. In those travels
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I have witnessed many of our most beautiful small towns become gentrified. Californication,
availabilification--whatever you want to call it. What you're proposing to do by putting a burden
on the residences and 100 percent local businesses here is the first step in that process. Once
you go down that road it can't be reversed. You will destroy what this town is. I wanted to be
here for 20 years. I came here to settle. I started at search and rescue. I've done it before and I
don't even want to be paid for that. I don't even need to be paid a third of what I got paid in the
private sector to do what I do, which this town desperately needs. You're going to get new
people; the question is what kind of people do you want? Do you want people who want to come
here and help build community, or do you want to get people who come here bullying around
the locals with out-of-state money to buy second homes? Taxing locals to fund search and rescue
to protect those houses you build, your water infrastructure, your communications, your power
infrastructure, those structures that people are using to profit and export the wealth of this
community. One thing that I've witnessed in a lot of the small communities I've been in is the
ones that went south didn't institute an Airbnb tax quick enough. Institute an Airbnb tax. Tax
the people that aren't here year-round who are utilizing your infrastructure. Since I’ve gotten
here, I've been displaced twice within seven months. If you think that raising property tax is not
going to affect renters, or is not going to be passed along: it will. There is no housing shortage in
Moab; there never has been. Here, there is an excess of greed and these are the people who come
in with out-of-state money and develop and export the wealth. I came here to live and work and
I'm camping. Thank you.
Pam Steele: I've lived here for a long time. I do have a small business here. I was raised here;
we've raised our kids here. I guess I'm living under a hole because I had no idea the salaries that
the Council was making. My dad was on Council many years ago and it was not even a drop in
the bucket. My family doesn’t support a new tax. Every year it’s something: the recreation tax
was supposed to go to arts and recreation and that went into the general fund. You give money
here and there but I don't understand where the mismanagement of funds come in. I know it's
expensive to live here. I've lived here for over 60 years, but it's not that expensive. There are so
many things I honestly think we can tighten our budget. We can sharpen our pencils. I agree we
can get creative about the tourism tax. We don't need to spend all the money to get tourists;
they're here. We don't need to send Europeans brochures about Moab; they know. I work in a
hotel all summer--they're here. You go to City Market and half the people don't even speak
English. We can get creative with the budget. I know you can do it, you're smart. I know most of
you. Please, no new taxes. All of my family is in support of no new taxes. You say that renters are
not going to get hurt but that's not true. I own a small preschool. I try to keep it affordable; some
of you have had your kids in my preschool. If my taxes go up, I have to pass that on. Rick and I,
together with four jobs, do not make what you make sitting here today. Please don't raise taxes.
We just came through a pandemic. People in Moab are getting back on their feet. I know you can
do it. I have faith in you. There's been a lot of people who say you've lost their trust in Moab. I'm
beginning to wonder, but I know you can do it. Let other people help you if you can't figure it
out.
Rory Paxman: I hope that you would just talk to some of the local citizens and just listen to what
they're trying to say. I know there are people who don't think locals own a hotel and my kids go
to school here. I love this community and I have devoted all my time to this community, but I
want you to know that when we were trying to build our hotel, we tried to build the
infrastructure up because we could see that there were problems coming. We put in a brand new
sewer system and it sat out there by Aarchway Inn for years. They didn't listen to us, they
wouldn't let us do it but now you paid for the new sewer plant and I appreciate you, but I do not
want this tax. I've got three renters that are not going to like it when I send them the bill. I've
already told them I'm going to have to raise their rent. I’m glad it's you, and I did eight years and
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I'm done, so thank you for stepping up to the plate.
Trish West: I've lived here since 1962. My husband used to come to these meetings regularly as
the police chief. I remember when budget time came, he didn’t know if he could get a hundred
dollars for these guys. Every year he fretted and stood and fought with the Council to support his
officers. When I hear the salaries that you are making, I just wonder what happened? I consoled
myself by saying they've come to realize that to have a good working City and they've got to pay
good people good money. They've come around and they figured it out so all those years that
those guys that were doing the police work who were doing good jobs, you know they were kind
of overlooked, but they kind of laid the groundwork, and I think we can thank Winder for really
shining the light on how poorly paid the police department was. Unfortunately, he took the
money and ran and he left us here with a mess. It started people saying everybody needs to be
making what Winder makes. And the City [Manager] left for San Juan County. Having the
history I have with this community and the Council, and the processes of the mayors that have
left--you got too big for your britches and we're being asked to pay for it. We had to grow to get
to a certain point. That's how kids learn. This community just took a giant step and we weren't
ready for it. You have to go back to the basics and figure it out. We're paying you the big bucks
for smart people. Quit using consultants to get this figured out. Listen to the people who live
here and want to stay here and raise their families. We don't need someone from Park City or
Boulder telling us what Moab needs. I'm tired of not being considered part of this community
just because I haven't been here every week or I don't write letters to the editor. I live here, pay
taxes, shop in the stores and I try to buy local. I am sad for Moab. Eat a little humble pie. Maybe
an across-the-board cut might be warranted for some positions. I don't know how many
managers and directors there are on your staff; I know with title comes prestige, but I don't see
the output. Thank you for your time.
Lisa Carter: What I keep hearing is about proportionality. I know that the business community
will pay 59 percent of the tax, but when you look at what some of us make as far as a living wage
in this town, this is questionable. I don't mind paying taxes and I wouldn't be against taxes. I pay
for services for schools; I don't have kids, but I believe in schools. I don't mind paying taxes for
the services and the resources that I use but it needs to be proportional. I'm one of 5,400 people,
not one of two to three million. What is the proportionality? Maybe this whole country is stuck
in a tax system that does not tax the people who are making the most money from our resources
and from our services. They make a lot of money, so proportionally they may be paying 59
percent but when you look at what I have to live on as a homeowner, it's a lot different. I don't
make money off of my water or anything that I grow food from. I don’t make money off the air I
create. I work for the federal government and I know how tight it is for agencies to have to work,
but part of it is the federal government does not collect enough taxes from the people that use
and gain the most from our services and our resources. Maybe we need to rethink this but
proportionality comes to mind, when I see what proportion of my wages would go to this versus
the proportion of somebody who makes huge profits off the tourist industry. Tourism has
brought jobs, but not jobs that are sustainable. Thank you.
Kya Marienfeld: I chair the Moab City Planning Commission, and while that's not coloring my
comments tonight, I think it probably does provide a perspective on the things I see as the
bigger needs for funding and infrastructure right now. I know there's a lot of criticism and I
can't speak to salaries and staffing. I do think more disclosure and transparency is warranted
because it's taxpayer money that's paying salaries. It's a time when it's uncomfortable but there's
a broader look that needs to be taken. I do think however there are huge needs in the realm of
staffing and resources. I know there was a previous comment that we need to make it easier to
build affordable housing. I see the need every other week planning commission meetings and
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then in the interim that the planning staff and public works are trying to do the most with less.
When it comes to a lot of the departments. I think there's a huge need to devote more resources
to that. I'm not someone who's going to stand here and be opposed to a property tax in general. I
think the timing is really unfortunate. There are a lot of things that past Councils unfortunately
passed on down the road that you all are saddled with right now. It's gotten to a critical point.
Maybe the County should consider lowering the tax that they're assessing because they had over
$5 million more than what they expected last year. Spread things out a little bit so that the City
can take a small bit from the property tax pool in a way that isn't as impactful on residents that
live within the City. There are things we desperately need and whatever money is being collected
from that tax needs to go to directly to resident services. I agree completely about infrastructure
and probably collecting a tax for infrastructure only from the outset, that's something that
everyone probably agrees on and I think it would be an easy way to make sure that we're doing
the most that we can with the least. What is the biggest discount in a property tax that can be
given to residents? Is the 45 percent that's currently proposed the biggest you can possibly give?
If you could give a 100 percent discount to residents and still levy a property tax, I think that
would satisfy everyone. Thanks.
Dan Vink: I work for a large corporation here in town and I’ve hired many people over the last
seven years and I struggle to bring people in because of the cost of living. my company powers
seven states in the area and I’ll hire them in and they leave due to the cost of living and we pay
pretty well but there's a lot of other places out there that are more affordable to raise their
families and so I do oppose increasing property taxes. You do hurt people trying to come in
and make a decent wage and raise their family and it's really tough. Thank you for your time.
Justin Cosenza: My wife and I are the owners of Moab Diner. I oppose the increase of this
property tax because it's very clear that you want to push out tourism and it's our only industry.
You want to bring in new industry, which is great. My views on tourism are different than yours,
but I do agree that the diversification of Moab’s and Grand County's economies would benefit
everybody in the long run. However, you need to make Moab inviting for these new industries,
especially if you're trying to push out the only industry we have. If you look at the current
climate in Moab, there is a housing crisis, as everybody's mentioned, that has led to a depleted
workforce. I can't hire people and that has increased wage cost so it's expensive to do business in
town. We don't have enough workers for the businesses we have right now, and then increasing
the property tax only makes Moab less inviting for new industries. I believe a vote for this
increase only further shows that you have no plans to diversify our economy and only want to
use taxation to make up for the loss of tourism income as you try to push them out. I think we
just need to make it inviting for people to come here. It's expensive to do business here, it's
expensive to live here. You have job openings you can't fill because they don't have houses so I
just think we need to have a plan for the future and just taxing the locals and the businesses isn't
the way to do it. Thank you.
Randy Martin: I moved to Moab 22 years ago. My first thought is about the infrastructure bill
that's before the U.S. Congress right now. My understanding is this property tax increase is to
pay for two things: one is police, two is infrastructure. With a $1 trillion infrastructure bill
before Congress, some of this money hopefully will find its way to Moab. Should we be
looking at a tax increase at this time, if some of this infrastructure bill money is going to find its
way to Moab? My second thought is in regards to the police. I saw a job posting for a safety
specialist. So, I went to the City website’s organizational chart to see if this was a new position
or if it was an existing position. It looked to me like it's a new position. No? Okay. Number three:
if the County has a $5 million windfall, can some of that money be used to offset a property tax
increase? Thank you for your time.
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Lonnie Campbell: I had a bunch of numbers to bring tonight but about five o'clock last night I
got a text that the budget was amended for the previous year and the numbers I had are now
changed, so that kind of led me to this: if we can't get our budget from last year figured out, why
are we asking for more money for the following year? We need to have budgets that we can look
through and see what's going on. I spent all weekend going through last year's budget. There are
so many things that just glare at you as not being accounted for properly. I don't think it's fair to
ask for more money if you can't show us where you've spent money. To change a budget that
we're talking about within 24 hours--is that correct, did you upload a different budget? It’s not
fair to ask for proposed taxes for items that are not really transparent.
Paige Holland: Contrary to what most people in this town think, there are businesses who are in
no way related to tourism. My husband's business has been here since 1972 and earlier. It's a
holdover from the mining business, but it's a going concern and it brings in a lot of tax revenue
to this City. Taxing businesses at a hundred percent just because you think that it's somehow
related to the tourists and therefore that you're going to get revenue from the tourists because of
that, is in error. There are plenty of businesses--Pam's daycare, for instance--that affect every
one of our families who bring children to her daycare. That is an unfair tax when you just
consider that point. Thank you.
Justin Cosenza: The total salaries and wages in the budget that was uploaded in April was $3.8
million. Now the salaries and wages are $5.6 million.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing: Councilmember Jones moved to close the public
hearing. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Knutson-Boyd voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Adjournment: Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn. Councilmember Guzman-Newton
seconded the motion. The vote to adjourn was unanimous and Mayor Niehaus adjourned the
meeting at 7:40 p.m.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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August 6, 2021
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
SPECIAL MEETING
August 6, 2021
Moab City Council held a Special Meeting on the above date for the purpose of visiting the City’s
well site located at 3400 Westwater Drive, Moab, Utah 84532.
Mayor Emily Niehaus called the Special Meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. In attendance were
Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Karen Guzman-Newton, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Mike Duncan,
and Kalen Jones. Staff in attendance included Engineer Chuck Williams, City Manager Joel
Linares, Assistant Manager Carly Castle, and Recorder Sommar Johnson.
City Manager Linares explained the purpose of the site visit. He stated that some Council
members requested a site visit to be better informed about the City’s water systems and
infrastructure.
City Engineer Williams provided a hydrogeology overview and Public Works Director Jones
provided an overview of the well and water systems.
Adjournment: Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn. Councilmember Derasary seconded
the motion. The vote to adjourn was unanimous and Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at
10:46 a.m.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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August 10, 2021
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING
August 10, 2021
The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date. An audio recording of the
meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html.
Executive (Closed) Session:
Councilmember Kalen Jones moved to enter an Executive (Closed) Session to discuss
reasonably imminent and/or pending litigation. Councilmember Tawny Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Rani Derasary,
Knuteson-Boyd, Mike Duncan and Karen Guzman-Newton voting aye. Mayor Emily Niehaus
opened the Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. Councilmember Derasary moved to close the
Executive Session. Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed
5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton
voting aye. Mayor Niehaus closed the Executive Session at 6:52 p.m.
Regular Meeting Call to Order and Attendance: After a short delay due to technical
difficulties, Mayor Niehaus called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. In
attendance were Councilmembers Guzman-Newton, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan, Derasary and
Jones. City staff in attendance included Manager Joel Linares, Assistant Manager Carly Castle,
Recorder Sommar Johnson, Senior Project Manager Kaitlin Myers and Finance Director Ben
Billingsley Joining the meeting via electronic means were Engineer Chuck Williams, Planner
Nora Shepard and Attorney Laurie Simonson. A video recording is archived at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLKAv0BI3eA. Mayor Niehaus led the Pledge of
Allegiance. There were five members of the public and press in the audience.
Citizens to be Heard:
Steph Davis spoke as a homeowner and stated there was a huge level of interest in the property
tax question. She said people are upset and angry and that she was not happy about the
proposed property tax. She suggested that the tax would impact affordable housing and said that
if each of the three million people who pass through Moab annually paid one dollar, the City’s
needs could be met. She said the burden should not be on property owners.
Ian Mitchard stated he works at the hospital. He mentioned the extreme financial burden to live
in Moab due to housing costs. He said property tax is an archaic and old-style solution and
added there could be creative solutions to collect revenue and suggested a balanced budget and
making sure that all the expenses are actually needed.
Helene Rohr stated she was still awaiting answers to property tax questions she submitted the
prior week. She spoke about the concept of community and stated that by increasing the tax rate
during these challenging times the c o m m u n i t y c o u l d b e d i v i d e d i n t o s o c i a l a n d e c o n o m i c
c l a s s e s a n d p o l i t i c a l w i n g s , u l t i m a t e l y i n t r o d u c i n g h i e r a r c h y w h i c h i s b a s e d u p o n d i v i s i o n
a n d t h e r e f o r e p o s s i b l y i n i t i a t i n g a p a t h t o t h e c o m m u n i t y ' s c o m p l e t e d e m i s e . S h e s a i d
d i v e r s i f y i n g r e v e n u e s t r e a m i s a g o o d i d e a b u t u s e l e s s w h e n t h e w o r k e r b e e s c a n n o l o n g e r
a f f o r d t o l i v e i n t h e i r h i v e . S h e a d d e d t h a t a l l o f u s w h o c a l l M o a b o u r h o m e a r e s o
i n c r e d i b l y l u c k y t o b e a b l e t o b e p a r t o f s u c h a m a g n i f i c e n t c o m m u n i t y . S h e s a i d t h e
m a j o r i t y o f t h e p e o p l e w h o t o o k t h e i r t i m e a n d e n e r g y t o b e h e a r d l a s t w e e k w e r e a g a i n s t
t h e p r o p o s e d t a x i n c r e a s e . S h e s a i d t h a t a 1 9 5 6 a m a g a z i n e a r t i c l e d e s c r i b e d M o a b a s t h e
r i c h e s t t o w n i n t h e U . S . A . a n d c o n c l u d e d b y s t a t i n g t h e u r a n i u m m i n e t i m e s a r e o v e r b u t
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M o a b i s s t i l l s i t t i n g o n a h u g e l y p r o f i t a b l e m i n e c a l l e d t o u r i s m a n d a s k e d t o f i n d a w a y t o
k e e p t h e t o u r i s m d o l l a r s i n t h e c i t y i n s t e a d o f a s k i n g t h e m i n e r s t o p a y f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n o f
t h e m i n e .
Aaron Davies spoke about the proposed property tax. He said the property tax is exactly
contrary to affordable housing and that Moab has a housing problem and suggested the city
needs more lower-end units, including apartments. He asked Council to not raise the taxes and
stated he understands the City is trying to do good work but asked that more creative solutions
be found without raising taxes. He said a lot of people can’t afford it although some can, and said
that doesn’t mean we should do it, even if other cities are doing it. He said most people are in
Moab because they choose to be here and c a n c o m e f o r w a r d t o c r e a t i v e l y l o o k a t w h a t i s
n e e d e d r a t h e r t h a n w h a t i s w a n t e d . H e c o n c l u d e d b y s a y i n g w e c o u l d h a v e f o u r t a x
i n c r e a s e s i n t h r e e y e a r s a n d t h e t a x i n c r e a s e n o w s e e m s l i k e t h e t i m i n g i s j u s t n o t r i g h t . H e
v o l u n t e e r e d t o h e l p f i n d s o l u t i o n s w i t h o u t r a i s i n g t a x e s .
Trish West said the people of Moab are being asked to fix problems and put broken pieces
together. She cited inoperable street lights and suggested police officers should report lights that
are not working. She said she is a stickler for liability and noted people are upset about the
expensive lawsuit situation with the former City administrator. She volunteered to help with
solutions. She asked if the sales tax rate is at its limit and if local residents can get a rebate to
offset property taxes. She said rents will be raised and she questioned staff compensation.
Administrative Reports:
City Manager Linares reported on the reinstated mask mandate at City Hall due to COVID-19.
He stated the filing period for the upcoming municipal election is open till August 17. He
reported on meetings he attended related to the recent flood and redistricting. He said he met
with officials from the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and the Governor’s Office
regarding workforce housing. He mentioned an upcoming Town Hall meeting with
Congressman John Curtis.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Niehaus reported she participated in a call with Senator Romney about the infrastructure
bill. She indicated her message was to fix existing infrastructure rather than creating new
projects. She said she had been talking with constituents about the proposed property tax and
she reported on the housing meeting with DWS and the Governor’s staff and other local entities.
She announced the police officer’s appreciation event the next day at Swanny Park with free
swimming and hot dogs. She concluded with a note about an upcoming event for the twentieth
anniversary of 9/11 hosted by local religious organizations.
Councilmember Derasary reported she had been talking with constituents about the proposed
property tax. She stated she participated in the Truth in Taxation hearing on August 4 and the
well site tour on August 6. She mentioned the League of Women Voters has materials available
to educate residents about Ranked Choice Voting.
Councilmember Duncan thanked staff for the well site tour.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd announced Grand County’s website for flood damage
information and stated there could be forthcoming relief from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
Councilmember Guzman-Newton reported on a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board
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regarding the proposed implementation of a reservation system at Arches National Park. She
said Senator Mike Lee invited members of the Chamber to visit Washington, D.C. at their own
expense to discuss rural economic issues. She announced that local resident Colin Fryer was
being inducted into the state’s tourism hall of fame. She said she was looking into Ecobox
Fabricators, a manufacturer of container-style buildings. She said the airport director would
report on the economic impact of the airport and announced the Senate had passed the
infrastructure bill. She thanked community members who had commented on the proposed
property tax and she concluded by thanking the water department staff for their work and tour.
Mayor Niehaus announced Travel Council Director Elaine Gizler had won a national award for
the “Do It Like a Local” advertising campaign and added that Gizler had announced her
resignation from Grand County.
Councilmember Jones reported on meetings of the housing task force and the group of
communities pursuing alternative energy solutions.
Mayor Niehaus mentioned the history of a painting owned by the City is being explored.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve the minutes for the July 27,
2021 Regular Meeting. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. Councilmember Duncan
stated he and Councilmember Derasary had sent clarifications to the Recorder. The motion
passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Guzman-Newton, Knuteson-Boyd, and
Duncan voting aye.
Presentation:
Airport Director Andy Solsvig reported to Council about a recent economic development study
conducted by the State. He said the last one was completed in 2005. He reported on the direct
and indirect economic impacts on the community by airport activities. He mentioned the jobs
created and sustained by the airport and noted that 88 percent of flight plans involved out-of-
state destinations. Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked for information regarding the many
grants the airport had received and Solsvig said more than $3 million in stimulus funds were
secured. Councilmember Duncan asked about federal subsidies and reliance on those funds.
Old Business:
Adoption of Fiscal Year Budget and Property Tax—Tabled
Discussion: Council and staff discussed frequently asked questions from the community and
common misunderstandings of constituents. Tax valuations were mentioned, as well as second
homes and the valuation range set by state statute. City staff salaries were brought up. Growth of
the City and resulting growth of services were mentioned, along with the City’s consistently
balanced budget. Various tax relief remedies were brought up. Finance Director Billingsley
clarified the budget must be passed by August 31. Councilmember Derasary stated she looked
into utilizing the County’s budget surplus and she said County Commission Administrator Chris
Baird indicated there was no surplus. Different uses for the Transient Room Tax (TRT) were
touched on. Moab’s sales tax rate and the lack of a property tax were discussed. The lack of
impact fees due to the hotel construction moratorium was mentioned. Councilmember Jones
brought up the potential transfer of the Film Commission to the County and proposed budgeting
the Film Commission for the next six months only. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd clarified the
water reclamation facility is not obsolete nor at capacity and the swimming pool construction
debt is still being paid. Councilmember Duncan thanked Finance Director Billingsley for his
explanations. He asked about the Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) tax and asked about road
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improvements. He suggested a lower tax rate than proposed and noted the inevitability of
property taxes. Councilmember Derasary mentioned she had line item questions on the
proposed budget as well as RAP tax questions. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd proposed
further consideration should be moved to the next meeting. Councilmember Guzman-Newton
mentioned the rainy day fund, police department expenses and infrastructure. She mentioned
her concerns about the infrastructure projects list. She also noted that any property tax
abatements would be passed on to the rest of the community. She noted her concern regarding
the community’s recent emergence from the pandemic as well as upcoming sewer and water rate
increases. Councilmember Jones suggested a workshop to address budget questions.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton cited a lack of strategic vision and leadership and reiterated
her concern that it was unclear what the proposed property tax would be used for and stated it
must be made clear. She also took issue with a pamphlet distributed at the public hearing.
Councilmember Derasary thanked staff for information regarding the budget details, bonding
and interest rates. She suggested residents should be asked what is needed and if it can be
afforded. She indicated she was not ready to choose a taxation level. She said she ran for office
with a pledge to improve infrastructure.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to table consideration of proposed
Resolution 22-2021, a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and adoption
of a property tax. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion to table. The motion to table
passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-
Newton voting aye.
Employee Housing Short Term Work Plan—Discussion
City Planner Shepard updated Council on possible actions regarding workforce housing.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked why collaboration with businesses on the Walnut Lane
project was considered a low priority. Councilmember Duncan asked for clarification regarding
seasonal allowed uses of recreational vehicles and camping as emergency housing.
Councilmember Derasary asked about changes pertaining to accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Shepard explained the Planning Commission is addressing the Council’s top priorities. Mayor
Niehaus brought up increased density in the R-2 zone and Councilmember Derasary stated she
may be opposed to that consideration. Councilmember Jones mentioned increased density
across residential zones with density tied to requirements for primary residences.
New Business:
Lot Line Adjustment At 54 North 300 East and 68 North 300 East—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Resolution #27-2021 – A
Resolution Approving the Lot Line Adjustment of property located at 54 North 300 East, and 68
North 300 East, Moab UT. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-
0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton
voting aye.
Federal Aid Agreement for Design and Construction of Roundabout—Approved
Presentation: Engineer Williams presented conceptual drawings of a roundabout planned for
the corner of 400 North and 100 West. Councilmember Derasary asked about bike routes and
Williams explained the plan is preliminary. Councilmember Duncan noted the potential loss of
shade trees in Swanny Park. Councilmember Jones noted access to Emma Drive from the east
looked problematic. Councilmember Derasary asked about the agreement stipulation that the
City pay for cost overruns. Mayor Niehaus noted the project would correct the dip in 100 West.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked if correcting the dip would solve flooding issues.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman-Newton moved to approve a Federal Aid
Agreement for a Local Agency Project with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for
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Design and Construction of a Roundabout at the Intersection of 400 North and 100 West in the
amount of $78,329. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 aye
with Councilmembers Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye and
Councilmember Derasary voting nay.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab:
Motion and vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the bills against the City
of Moab in the amount of $225,224.11. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Guzman-Newton, Derasary, and Knuteson-
Boyd voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to adjourn the meeting.
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and Mayor
Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
SPECIAL MEETING
August 16, 2021
Moab City Council held a Special Meeting on the above date. An audio recording is archived at
http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html; a video recording is archived at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoMzySbAVHs.
Mayor Emily Niehaus called the Special Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. In attendance were
Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Karen Guzman-Newton, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Mike Duncan
and Kalen Jones. City staff in attendance included Manager Joel Linares, Assistant Manager
Carly Castle, Finance Director Ben Billingsley, Communications Director Lisa Church, Engineer
Chuck Williams, Human Resources Director Dani Guerrero and Recorder Sommar Johnson.
Attorney Laurie Simonson attended via electronic means. Five persons were in the audience.
Budget Review Workshop
Finance Director Billingsley presented the meeting packet. He said that, based on feedback from
Council, he shaped budget alternatives based on no property tax revenues and a property tax
that would raise $1 million. Councilmembers asked budget questions about transit expenses,
dispersed parking lots, funds from the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) and
Class C Road funds. The proposed pay plan, attorney services and Dark Skies compliance costs
were discussed. Trail expenditures, funding the City’s “rainy-day” reserve, building inspection
expenses, planning staff and repayment of the affordable housing bond were all brought up.
Councilmember Derasary brought up a potential downward trend in Recreation Special Services
District and other special fund contributions due to reduced Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)
contributions from oil and gas drilling. Councilmembers asked about shared costs for the Film
Commission, as well as statistics on County residents utilizing City recreation facilities and
programs. Other topics discussed included the consultant hired by the City to study expenses
related to the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center (MRAC), the limited uses of impact fees, and
traffic and parking enforcement ideas and their potential for generating revenue.
Councilmember Duncan stated he would likely support a property tax at a $1 million level, but
might decide against any new property tax. Councilmember Jones noted the ability to garner
revenue from tourists has approached its maximum. He noted local residents have asked for
more noise and traffic control, and added City streets, used by locals, are in need of repair. He
stated that, after more than a decade of inaction, the current Council is faced with a substantial
need for infrastructure funding and suggested he supports a tax higher than $1 million.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd cited constituent concerns about the proposed property tax,
and speculated that landlords would raise rents regardless of the proposed property tax. She
said she had not made a decision yet, and felt a property tax was warranted, and was leaning
toward the $1 million level, but added it may not be worth it due to the negative feedback from
the community. Councilmember Guzman-Newton stated there had not been enough time to
educate the public about the budget and the proposed tax. She expressed her gratitude to
members of the public who were paying attention to the budget process. City Manager Linares
thanked staff for their work on the budget.
Adjournment: Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 aye. Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: August 24, 2021
Title: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Adoption
Presenter: Ben Billingsley
Attachment(s):
- Resolution 22-2021 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
- Memo – Tentative to Final Budget proposal adjustments
- Four scenario final budget proposal
- Form PT-800 – State form for adopting final tax rate
Recommended Motion:
I move to adopt Resolution 22-2021, a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 Budget under Scenario (1, 2, 3, 4) as presented which adopts a
property tax revenue of ($0, 1, 1.5, 2 million), and approve form PT-800
instituting a property tax levy of (0, 1.114, 1.671, 2.228) mills.
Background/Summary:
Following the budget and the truth in taxation public hearing, the final step is
for the Council to adopt a budget with a corresponding property tax revenue
and mill levy.
Four scenarios have been presented to council. The Council has until August
31 to adopt a final budget.
Scenario Property Tax Revenue Mill Levy
1 $0 0.000 mills
2 $1 million 1.114 mills
3 $1.5 million 1.671 mills
4 $2 million 2.228 mills
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CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 22-2021
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Moab City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on May
11 and August 4, 2021 for the 2021-2022 Budget for the funds of the City of Moab; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been presented four budget scenarios for consideration
as follows.
SCENARIO 1 2 3 4
PROPERTY TAX REVENUE $0 $1 MM $1.5 MM $2 MM
GENERAL FUND $13,351,417 $14,351,417 $14,851,417 $15,351,417
CLASS “C” ROAD FUND $952,429 $952,429 $952,429 $952,429
RECREATION FUND $1,524,858 $1,524,858 $1,524,858 $1,524,858
TRAILS FUND $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
HOUSING FUND $7,107,909 $7,107,909 $7,107,909 $7,107,909
DEBT SERVICE FUND $887,069 $887,069 $887,069 $887,069
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $729,683 $1,542.423 $1,945,683 $2,303,683
WATER FUND $1,979,461 $1,979,461 $1,979,461 $1,979,461
WATER CAPITAL BUDGET $7,606,061 $7,606,061 $7,606,061 $7,606,061
SEWER FUND $2,355,987 $2,355,987 $2,355,987 $2,355,987
SEWER CAPITAL BUDGET $762,939 $762,939 $762,939 $762,939
STORM WATER FUND $285,190 $285,190 $285,190 $285,190
TRANSIT & PARKING FUND $787,500 $787,500 $787,500 $787,500
HEALTH INSURANCE FUND $2,462,347 $2,462,347 $2,462,347 $2,462,347
Now therefore, the City Council of the City of Moab adopts the Final Budget as presented in
Scenario _______
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 24 th day of August, 2021.
By:__________________________ _________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
Attest:
By:___________________________ ________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
Memo
To:City Council
From:Ben Billingsley
Date:August 19, 2021
Re:Tentative to Final Budget Proposal Adjustments
Introduction
The following is a narrative guide to the budgetary changes from the tentative budget to
the proposed Final Budget. As a number of Final Budget proposals have been presented
to Council, material variations from prior Final Budget proposals will also be
highlighted. This Final Budget proposes 4 budget scenarios at various proposed
property tax levels.
General Fund
The reason for the scenario proposals is the consideration of a property tax.
Proceeds from RAP tax were included as revenue in the tentative budget, but the
restriction on those funds was not. In order to balance the budget and account for the
RAP proceeds, a modest growth factor of 3.3% was spread throughout the various sales
tax revenue categories.
The first tranche of ARPA funds has been received.It is currently unknown if the second
tranche will land in FY22 or FY23. Additionally, the local match funds are not budgeted
for, and if awarded, a budget amendment will be recommended in order to allocate
those proceeds.
It has been proposed to fund the Film Commission for the first six months of FY22 in
order to pursue alternative arrangements for the management and funding of the Film
Commission.
Resolution 17-2021 Approving the interlocal cooperation agreement for the renewable
energy program committed the City to the anchor community contribution of $6,500.
Property tax proceeds are proposed to be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund and
the General Fund Balance.
RAP tax proceeds are budgeted to be transferred to a restricted account until those
funds are distributed. A transfer to the Transit Fund is proposed to fund the City’s
portion of the transit program for the first half of the calendar year.
Class C Road Funds
The anticipated overlay project costs related to Emma Boulevard have increased. The
City’s contribution to the roundabout project is also included with the updated at the
value approved by Council. These increases are proposed to be drawn from the Class C
Road fund balance.
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Housing Fund
The tentative budget included the proceeds from long term debt, instead this will draw
from the long term debt issued in FY21 which is now in the housing fund balance.
The tentative budget also did not account for the debt service on the new 2021 Walnut
Lane bond.
Debt Service Fund
As with the Housing Fund, the debt service fund also requires the budgeting of the new
2021 debt service.
Capital Projects Fund
Since the adoption of the tentative budget, the City has been awarded two grants. The
first is from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget in the amount of $120,000
for the MARC facility repairs and renovations. The second is a $50,000 match grant for
the acquisition of two replacement police vehicles.
The General Fund contribution to the Capital Projects Fund includes the ARPA
proceeds, and contributions to the Capital Projects fund for future project completion.
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The contribution from the Capital Projects fund balance is for the match portion of the
police vehicle grant.
The City has 2 years remaining for dark sky compliance.Mila will be presenting a
proposal from Rocky Mountain Power to address the first phase of compliance.
Approximately $70,000 of the GOPB grant dollars were already spent, primarily tied to
the HVAC system repairs in FY21. The transfer to CP Fund Balance is for larger scale
infrastructure bonding project.
The Water System Capital Budget was omitted from the tentative budget. This
represents the projects for which bonding was completed in early 2021.
Transit and Parking Fund
This fund will account for all revenue associated with the pilot transit program. This is a
five year program that covers six fiscal years, which requires separating calendar year
estimates across fiscal years.
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FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
6/30/2020 6/30/2021 6/30/2022
10 General Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Taxes
PROPERTY TAXES - 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
SALES & USE TAXES 2,081,465 2,485,880 2,285,880 2,362,405 2,362,405 2,362,405 2,362,405
RAP TAXES - - 319,541 319,541 319,541 319,541 319,541
FRANCHISE TAXES 134,746 140,020 140,020 144,707 144,707 144,707 144,707
HIGHWAY TAXES 779,590 902,640 902,640 932,858 932,858 932,858 932,858
TRANSIENT ROOM TAXES 966,960 1,422,094 1,422,094 1,469,701 1,469,701 1,469,701 1,469,701
RESORT COMMUNITY TAXES 4,196,253 4,631,612 4,631,612 4,786,664 4,786,664 4,786,664 4,786,664
ENERGY TAXES 182,691 162,856 162,856 168,308 168,308 168,308 168,308
Total Taxes 8,341,705 9,745,102 9,864,643 10,184,184 11,184,184 11,684,184 12,184,184
Licenses and permits
INACTIVE 590 600 - - - - -
FLAT BUSINESS LICENSES 36,367 23,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
SPECIAL EVENT LICENSES 4,612 4,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
SIGN PERMITS 486 500 200 200 200 200 200
BUILDING PERMITS - CITY 81,772 75,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
BUILDING PERMITS - COMMERCIAL 151,245 60,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
1% BLDG PERMIT CHARGE 234 500 500 500 500 500 500
PLAN CHECK FEES 42,066 45,000 - - - - -
PLANNING & ZONING ALL OTHER FE 19,924 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
OTHER LICENSES & PERMITS 2,036 - - - - - -
Total Licenses and permits 339,333 218,600 98,700 98,700 98,700 98,700 98,700
Intergovernmental revenue
PSafety - STATE LIQUOR FUND AL 26,403 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
PSafety - MISC STATE GRANTS 18,237 10,000 - - - - -
PSafety - VICTIM ADVOCATE GRAN 31,262 45,572 58,115 58,115 58,115 58,115 58,115
PSafety - VICTIM ADVOCATE 9,750 11,400 - - - - -
SAN JUAN CO. CONTRIBUTION - 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
GRAND COUNTY CONTRIBUTION 97,596 78,535 77,948 38,974 38,974 38,974 38,974
Total Intergovernmental revenue 183,248 178,507 169,063 130,089 130,089 130,089 130,089
Charges for services
SPECIAL SERVICES BY CITY DEPTS 7,961 7,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES BY CITY 5,222 8,000 - - - - -
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
SPECIAL SERVICES BY ENGINEERIN 39,818 25,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
SPECIAL SERVICES BY TREASURER - 18,600 - - - - -
GARBAGE BILLING / COLLECTION 78,355 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000
REFUSE COLLECTION CHARGES 1,232,473 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
RECYLING COLLECTION CHARGES 72,807 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
PSafety - ANIMAL SHELTER FEES 6,015 8,500 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
PSafety - ANIMAL SHELTER INTER 15,544 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500
PSafety - SECURITY SERVICES 1,305 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
PSafety - SPECIAL EVENT SERVIC 8,580 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
PSafety - RECORDS FEES 1,301 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
PSafety - WITNESS FEES 241 100 100 100 100 100 100
Total Charges for services 1,469,620 1,436,700 1,412,600 1,412,600 1,412,600 1,412,600 1,412,600
Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS AND DONA 10,000 - - - - - -
SUSTAINABILITY MONUMENT COST S 10,888 10,000 - - - - -
Total Sustainability 20,888 10,000 - - - - -
Fines and forfeitures
CODE ENFORCEMENT FINES 2,750 - - - - - -
PSafety - FINES & PENALTIES 43,414 55,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
PSafety - FORFEITURES - 3,000 - - - - -
Total Fines and forfeitures 46,164 58,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Interest
INTEREST INCOME 8,853 - - - - - -
INTEREST PTIF 49,622 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Total Interest 58,475 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Miscellaneous revenue
PSafety - DONATIONS 1,500 2,000 - - - - -
PSafety - EVIDENCE/LOST & FOUN 93 - - - - - -
RESTITUTION 21 - - - - - -
PSafety - SEIZED PROPERTY 185 - - - - - -
PARK RENTALS 13,479 8,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
PARK DEPOSITS 100 - - - - - -
COVID STIMULUS (CARES/ARPA)156,710 1,000,000 - 315,760 315,760 315,760 315,760
FILM COMM - SPONSOR/DONATION 3,900 6,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
FILM COMM - SPECIAL EVENT FEES 384 - - - - - -
FILM COM. - EQUIP RENTAL FEES 40 500 500 500 500 500 500
SALE OF REAL/PERS. PROPERTY 7,778 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
INSURANCE REBATE 25 - - - - - -
OTHER 17,581 - 17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000
PSafety - ANIMAL DEPOSITS NON-1,360 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Total Miscellaneous revenue 203,156 1,023,000 40,500 356,260 356,260 356,260 356,260
Contributions and transfers
OVERHEAD PAID FROM STORM WATER 84,186 84,186 105,114 105,114 105,114 105,114 105,114
OVERHEAD PAID FROM SEWER FUND 378,837 378,837 473,013 473,013 473,013 473,013 473,013
OVERHEAD PAID FROM CUL WATER F 391,747 391,747 486,457 486,457 486,457 486,457 486,457
OVERHEAD PAID FROM TRANSIT FUND - - - 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
GENERAL FUND BEG. BALANCE - 1,433,778 - - - - -
Total Contributions and transfers 854,770 2,288,548 1,064,584 1,109,584 1,109,584 1,109,584 1,109,584
Total Revenue:11,517,360 14,978,457 12,710,090 13,351,417 14,351,417 14,851,417 15,351,417
Expenditures:
General government
Attorney
Attorney SALARIES & WAGES 90,000 132,340 138,703 138,703 138,703 138,703 138,703
Attorney BENEFITS 31,969 56,372 58,729 58,729 58,729 58,729 58,729
Attorney SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBE - 2,000 4,185 4,185 4,185 4,185 4,185
Attorney TRAVEL\FOOD - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Attorney OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPP - 100 100 100 100 100 100
Attorney PROFESSIONAL & TECH. 85,607 40,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Attorney PUBLIC DEFENDER 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
Attorney PROSECUTION SERVICES 36,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000
Attorney EDUCATION - - 400 400 400 400 400
Total Attorney 267,576 292,812 289,117 289,117 289,117 289,117 289,117
General
General EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - - - - - - -
General OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPL 3,380 - - - - - -
General UTILITIES 36,033 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000
General TELEPHONE/INTERNET 49,068 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000 41,000
General RENT OF PROPERTY OR EQ 2,982 - - - - - -
General INSURANCE 132,755 166,000 141,000 141,000 141,000 141,000 141,000
Total General 224,218 248,000 223,000 223,000 223,000 223,000 223,000
Executive and Central Staff
Exec SALARIES & WAGES 113,459 194,871 198,435 198,435 198,435 198,435 198,435
Exec EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 16,670 30,579 31,291 31,291 31,291 31,291 31,291
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Exec SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHI 2,536 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500
Exec PUBLIC NOTICES - 250 - - - - -
Exec TRAVEL\FOOD 12,403 7,000 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600
Exec OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIES - 2,100 - - - - -
Exec BLDG/GRDS SUPPL & MAINT - 1,000 - - - - -
Exec TELEPHONE - 2,900 - - - - -
Exec MONTHLY FUEL - GASCARD 334 500 500 500 500 500 500
Exec PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SE 129 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Exec EDUCATION 1,841 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Exec OTHER - 600 - - - - -
Exec SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SUPP 129 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Total Executive and Central Staff 147,502 251,700 301,726 301,726 301,726 301,726 301,726
Administrative
Admin SALARIES & WAGES 427,051 409,513 434,311 434,311 434,311 434,311 434,311
Admin EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 170,852 194,962 189,405 189,405 189,405 189,405 189,405
Admin OVERTIME - 1,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Admin UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Admin SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSH 8,016 12,470 7,470 7,470 7,470 7,470 7,470
Admin PUBLIC NOTICES 22,426 35,300 35,300 35,300 35,300 35,300 35,300
Admin TRAVEL\FOOD 9,040 18,400 9,400 9,400 9,400 9,400 9,400
Admin OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIE 11,383 11,560 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Admin EQUIP/SUPPLIES & MAINTEN 4,060 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Admin TELEPHONE 2,435 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Admin PROFESSIONAL/TECH. SERVI 107,141 72,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Admin EDUCATION 7,860 11,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Admin OTHER 308 10,000 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500
Admin SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SUP 2,665 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Admin GRANT EXPENSES - 200,500 - - - - -
Total Administrative 773,238 983,005 719,186 719,186 719,186 719,186 719,186
Recorder
Recorder SALARIES & WAGES 193,069 167,631 188,939 188,939 188,939 188,939 188,939
Recorder EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 112,440 127,337 106,296 106,296 106,296 106,296 106,296
Recorder OVERTIME - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Recorder UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Recorder SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERS 5,360 3,150 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Recorder PUBLIC NOTICES 6,926 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Recorder TRAVEL\FOOD 271 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400
Recorder OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPP 4,372 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Recorder TELEPHONE 790 480 540 540 540 540 540
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Recorder PROFESSIONAL & TECH. 18,705 25,200 25,200 25,200 25,200 25,200 25,200
Recorder EDUCATION 3,247 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Recorder OTHER - 100 100 100 100 100 100
Recorder SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL 933 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Recorder COPIER SUPPLIES 4,364 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300
Total Recorder 350,477 349,398 349,565 349,565 349,565 349,565 349,565
Information Technology
Info Tech OFFICE EXPENSE & SUP 733 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Info Tech PROF & TECH SERVICES 105,787 118,060 119,060 119,060 119,060 119,060 119,060
Info Tech WEBSITE 5,210 10,266 10,266 10,266 10,266 10,266 10,266
Info Tech GOOGLE FOR GOVERNMEN 20,354 21,600 21,600 21,600 21,600 21,600 21,600
Info Tech SECURITY APPLIANCE 2,653 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Info Tech WIFI - ACCESS LICENS - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Info Tech ANTIVIRUS 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Info Tech DNS MONITORING 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
Total Information Technology 144,936 164,626 165,626 165,626 165,626 165,626 165,626
Elections
Election PUBLIC NOTICES 2,724 - 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Election PROFESSIONAL/TECH - P 7,144 - 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Election PROFESSIONAL/TECH - G 6,015 - 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Election EDUCATION - INITIATIV - - 500 500 500 500 500
Election PRINTING EXPENSES - - 500 500 500 500 500
Total Elections 15,884 - 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
Engineering
Engineer SALARIES & WAGES 365,023 265,103 302,603 302,603 302,603 302,603 302,603
Engineer BENEFITS 191,040 162,056 174,876 174,876 174,876 174,876 174,876
Engineer OVERTIME 7 500 500 500 500 500 500
Engineer UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Engineer SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBE 7,844 7,675 7,675 7,675 7,675 7,675 7,675
Engineer TRAVEL 263 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Engineer OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPP 4,306 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300
Engineer EQUIP/SUPPLIES & MAIN 567 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Engineer TELEPHONE 787 1,800 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Engineer MONTHLY FUEL - GASCAR 1,425 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Engineer PROFESSIONAL & TECH. 18,722 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Engineer PLAN REVIEW SERVICES 20,561 12,000 - - - - -
Engineer EDUCATION 1,553 1,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Engineer OTHER 133 200 200 200 200 200 200
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Engineer SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL 455 - 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Total Engineering 612,686 480,734 526,279 526,279 526,279 526,279 526,279
Finance
Finance SALARIES & WAGES 309,899 275,457 298,854 298,854 298,854 298,854 298,854
Finance EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 154,422 196,931 204,984 204,984 204,984 204,984 204,984
Finance OVERTIME - 1,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Finance SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBER 3,683 4,360 4,360 4,360 4,360 4,360 4,360
Finance TRAVEL 980 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
Finance OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPL 16,607 11,300 11,525 11,525 11,525 11,525 11,525
Finance EQUIPMENT SUPPL. & MAI - 3,276 3,776 3,776 3,776 3,776 3,776
Finance TELEPHONE 672 - 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Finance PROFESSIONAL & TECH. S 9,045 10,750 10,750 10,750 10,750 10,750 10,750
Finance EDUCATION 1,591 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Finance BANK HANDLING CHARGES 32,921 30,000 31,000 31,000 31,000 31,000 31,000
Finance SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL S 3,222 2,900 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500
Finance INSURANCE 1,170 1,750 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Total Finance 534,212 546,724 598,699 598,699 598,699 598,699 598,699
Human Resources
Human Resources SALARIES & WAG 180,793 155,954 166,655 166,655 166,655 166,655 166,655
Human Resources EMPLOYEE BENEF 97,673 103,773 97,936 97,936 97,936 97,936 97,936
Human Resources OVERTIME - 4,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Human Resources SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,407 1,128 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Human Resources PUBLIC NOTICES 3,485 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Human Resources TRAVEL\FOOD 2,400 1,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
HR OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIES 5,028 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Human Resources EQUIP./SUPPLIE - - 12,900 12,900 12,900 12,900 12,900
Human Resources TELEPHONE 479 480 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
HR RENT OF PROPERTY OR EQUIPME - - 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Human Resources PROF & TECH. S 87,275 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
Human Resources EDUCATION 2,880 2,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Human Resources OTHER 317 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Human Resources SPECIAL DEPT S 645 3,054 3,050 3,050 3,050 3,050 3,050
Human Resources COPIER SUPPLIE 3,512 4,400 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Total Human Resources 386,893 340,289 369,641 369,641 369,641 369,641 369,641
Police
Police SALARIES & WAGES 1,394,360 1,163,982 1,267,301 1,267,301 1,267,301 1,267,301 1,267,301
Police MOVIE\SECURITY WAGES 4,373 - - - - - -
Police EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 839,050 929,588 871,165 871,165 871,165 871,165 871,165
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Police OTHER BENEFITS- U/ALLOW 18,080 18,720 17,280 17,280 17,280 17,280 17,280
Police OVERTIME 55,476 68,563 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
Police UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Police SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERS 19,736 30,238 28,935 28,935 28,935 28,935 28,935
Police TRAVEL\FOOD 21,001 27,462 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Police OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLI 10,717 13,500 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Police EQUIPMENT-SUPPL. & MAIN 77,046 39,996 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Police BLDG/GRDS-SUPPL. & MAIN - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Police TELEPHONE 17,122 26,592 22,416 22,416 22,416 22,416 22,416
Police RENT OF PROPERTY OR EQU 5,940 7,704 8,484 8,484 8,484 8,484 8,484
Police MONTHLY FUEL - GASCARD 46,064 58,173 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Police PROFESSIONAL & TECH. SE 2,825 4,000 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Police EDUCATION 16,537 23,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Police DISPATCH SERVICES 117,018 109,868 128,100 128,100 128,100 128,100 128,100
Police SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SU 25,791 23,619 22,365 22,365 22,365 22,365 22,365
Police VEST REPLACEMENT 3,415 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Police INITIAL UNIFORM GEAR 555 5,386 - - - - -
Police SCHOOL EQUIP/ SUPPLIES 2,321 2,000 - - - - -
Police MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 44,822 - - - - - -
Police JAG GRANT EXPENSES - - - - - - -
Total Police 2,722,248 2,570,391 2,587,346 2,587,346 2,587,346 2,587,346 2,587,346
Victims's Advocate
Victims's Advocate SALARIES & 49,911 51,030 81,362 81,362 81,362 81,362 81,362
Victims's Advocate EMPLOYEE BE 21,998 24,741 28,591 28,591 28,591 28,591 28,591
Victims's Advocate OVERTIME 86 500 - - - - -
Victims's Adv SUBSCRIPTIONS/ME - - 800 800 800 800 800
Victims's Advocate TRAVEL - 873 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Victims's Advocate OFFICE SUPP 2,198 1,470 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Victims's Advocate TELEPHONE 447 - 600 600 600 600 600
Victims Advocate MONTHLY FUEL 1,559 - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Victims's Advocate EDUCATION 171 1,330 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Victims's Advocate OTHER 2,734 3,450 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Victims's Advocate MACHINERY &- 400 - - - - -
Total Victims's Advocate 79,104 83,794 120,853 120,853 120,853 120,853 120,853
Beer Tax Funds Eligible Expenses
Beer Tax EQUIPMENT 23,859 26,403 28,178 28,178 28,178 28,178 28,178
Total Beer Tax Funds Eligible Expenses 23,859 26,403 28,178 28,178 28,178 28,178 28,178
Animal control
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Animal Ctl SALARIES & WAGES 158,288 148,897 188,987 188,987 188,987 188,987 188,987
Animal Ctl EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 102,378 113,502 112,948 112,948 112,948 112,948 112,948
Animal Ctl OTHER BENEFIT - U/A - 4,089 4,089 4,089 4,089 4,089 4,089
Animal Ctl OVERTIME 11,504 11,500 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Animal Ctl SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEM 25 660 735 735 735 735 735
Animal Ctl TRAVEL\FOOD 3,675 5,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Animal Ctl OFFICE EXPENSE & SU - - - - - - -
Animal Ctl EQUIP-SUPPL.&MAINT 6,260 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Animal Ctl UTILITIES 9,148 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Animal Ctl TELEPHONE 4,107 4,236 4,092 4,092 4,092 4,092 4,092
Animal Ctl MONTHLY FUEL - GASC 5,121 6,290 6,290 6,290 6,290 6,290 6,290
Animal Ctl PROFESSIONAL & TECH - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Animal Ctl EDUCATION 1,364 1,969 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Animal Ctl OTHER - 500 - - - - -
Animal Ctl SPECIAL DEPARTMENTA 1,025 7,590 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Animal Ctl GRANT EXPENSES 3,533 - - - - - -
Animal Ctl MACHINERY & EQUIPME - - 4,735 4,735 4,735 4,735 4,735
Total Animal control 306,427 327,233 362,876 362,876 362,876 362,876 362,876
Streets
Streets SALARIES & WAGES 338,222 307,600 252,872 252,872 252,872 252,872 252,872
Streets EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 211,214 249,321 215,100 215,100 215,100 215,100 215,100
Streets OVERTIME 1,485 8,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Streets UNEMPLOYMENT - - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Streets SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBER 580 1,310 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Streets TRAVEL 2,793 6,600 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Streets OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPL - 500 500 500 500 500 500
Streets EQUIPMENT-SUPPL. & MAI 808 5,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Streets BLDG/GRDS-SUPPL. & MAI 960 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Streets UTILITIES 16,031 24,200 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Streets TELEPHONE 2,026 2,640 2,640 2,640 2,640 2,640 2,640
Streets RENT OF PROPERTY OR EQ - 600 600 600 600 600 600
Streets PROFESSIONAL & TECH. S 7,481 8,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Streets EDUCATION 4,499 6,200 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
Streets OTHER 14 500 500 500 500 500 500
Streets STREET LIGHTS 85,442 99,500 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Streets SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL S 4,124 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Total Streets 675,679 727,571 622,312 622,312 622,312 622,312 622,312
Facilities
Facilities SALARIES & WAGES 251,288 243,950 268,440 268,440 268,440 268,440 268,440
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Facilities EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 177,954 188,797 198,680 198,680 198,680 198,680 198,680
Facilities OVERTIME 620 2,800 500 500 500 500 500
Facilities UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Facilities SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEM 73 350 300 300 300 300 300
Facilities TRAVEL 725 900 900 900 900 900 900
Facilities OFFICE EXPENSE & SU 120 300 300 300 300 300 300
Facilities EQUIP SUPPLIES & MA 736 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300
Facilities BLDG/GRDS-SUPPL & M 14,606 28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900
Facilities - CITY CENTER 6,609 7,500 - - - - -
Facilities - MARC 836 1,500 - - - - -
Facilities - CENTER STREET GYM 1,140 1,600 - - - - -
Facilities UTILITIES 2,480 5,184 5,184 5,184 5,184 5,184 5,184
Facilities TELEPHONE 2,572 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Facilities RENT OF PROPERTY OR - 800 800 800 800 800 800
Facilities MONTHLY FUEL 2,346 3,300 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Facilities PROFESSIONAL & TECH 16,907 19,300 19,300 19,300 19,300 19,300 19,300
Facilities EDUCATION 1,475 800 800 800 800 800 800
Facilities OTHER 18 - - - - - -
Facilities SPECIAL DEPARTMENTA 916 7,800 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,800
Total Facilities 481,422 522,381 541,504 541,504 541,504 541,504 541,504
Safety
Safety SALARIES & WAGES - 22,567 52,517 52,517 52,517 52,517 52,517
Safety BENEFITS - 17,895 44,705 44,705 44,705 44,705 44,705
Safety OVERTIME - - - - - - -
Safety SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERS - 3,980 500 500 500 500 500
Safety TRAVEL - 2,780 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Safety EQUIP/SUPPLIES & MAINTE - 3,350 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Safety TELEPHONE - - 750 750 750 750 750
Safety MONTHLY FUEL - - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Safety PROFESSIONAL & TECH. SE - 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Safety EDUCATION - 10,996 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
Safety OTHER - 4,100 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Safety SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SU 407 38,140 19,640 19,640 19,640 19,640 19,640
Safety SAFETY EQUIPMENT - 2,125 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000
Total Safety 407 118,933 185,112 185,112 185,112 185,112 185,112
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance SALARIES &117,242 112,648 71,073 71,073 71,073 71,073 71,073
Vehicle Maintenance - EMPLOYEE 70,067 82,881 50,832 50,832 50,832 50,832 50,832
Vehicle Maintenance OVERTIME 320 2,000 - - - - -
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Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Vehicle Maintenance SUB & MEMB 2,195 2,590 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Vehicle Maintenance TRAVEL 942 3,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Vehicle Maintenance EQUIP/SUPP 13,135 56,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
Vehicle Maintenance EQUIP MAIN 20,942 - - - - - -
Veh Maint EQUIP MAINT STREETS 15,017 - - - - - -
Vehicle Maint EQUIP MAINT - FA 191 - - - - - -
Fleet BLDG/GRDS-SUPPL & MAINT 2,923 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Vehicle Maintenance TELEPHONE 1,007 1,320 750 750 750 750 750
Vehicle Maintenance RENT OF EQ - 500 500 500 500 500 500
Vehicle Maintenance MONTHLY FU 2,168 2,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Vehicle Maintenance PROF & TEC 1,687 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Vehicle Maintenance EDUCATION 8 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Vehicle Maintenance OTHER 596 1,500 500 500 500 500 500
Veh Maint SPECIAL DEPT SUPPLIE 4,384 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
Total Vehicle Maintenance 252,821 282,939 193,955 193,955 193,955 193,955 193,955
Sanitation
Sanitation PROFESSIONAL & TECH 1,307,528 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000
Sanitation PROF&TECH RECYCLE 106,844 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Total Sanitation 1,414,372 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
PW Admin
PW Admin SALARIES & WAGES 133,546 152,936 116,357 116,357 116,357 116,357 116,357
PW Admin EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 56,598 83,481 51,187 51,187 51,187 51,187 51,187
PW Admin OVERTIME 222 500 - - - - -
PW Admin SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBE 1,150 700 700 700 700 700 700
PW Admin TRAVEL 1,476 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
PW Admin OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPP 4,218 6,400 6,400 6,400 6,400 6,400 6,400
PW Admin UTILITIES 9,052 11,429 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500
PW Admin TELEPHONE 1,081 1,820 1,820 1,820 1,820 1,820 1,820
PW Admin RENT OF PROPERTY OR E 3,165 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200
PW Admin MONTHLY FUEL - GASCAR 121 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
PW Admin PROFESSIONAL & TECH. 5,775 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
PW Admin EDUCATION 1,550 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
PW Admin OTHER 82 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
PW Admin SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL 17,569 - - - - - -
Total PW Admin 235,605 265,866 203,264 203,264 203,264 203,264 203,264
Parks O&M
Parks O&M SALARIES & WAGES 399,209 356,890 353,335 353,335 353,335 353,335 353,335
Parks O&M EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 260,833 265,945 222,008 222,008 222,008 222,008 222,008
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Parks O&M OVERTIME 184 20,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Parks O&M UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Parks O&M SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMB 154 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Parks O&M TRAVEL 985 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Parks O&M EQUIPMENT-SUPPL. & M 169 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Parks O&M BLDG/GRDS-SUPPL. & M 14,516 20,750 21,750 21,750 21,750 21,750 21,750
Parks O&M UTILITIES 60,011 88,700 88,700 88,700 88,700 88,700 88,700
Park O&M Garbage and Recycling 17,008 - - - - - -
Parks O&M TELEPHONE 5,519 6,600 10,735 10,735 10,735 10,735 10,735
Parks O&M RENTALS - 750 750 750 750 750 750
Parks O&M MONTHLY FUEL - GASCA 17,219 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Parks O&M PROFESSIONAL & TECH.2,880 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750
Parks O&M EDUCATION 1,685 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Parks O&M OTHER 350 750 750 750 750 750 750
Parks O&M SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL 10,510 19,200 19,200 19,200 19,200 19,200 19,200
Parks O&M PARK IMPROVEMENTS 833 3,250 5,250 5,250 5,250 5,250 5,250
Total Parks O&M 792,065 814,255 758,398 758,398 758,398 758,398 758,398
Inspections
Inspection SALARIES & WAGES 82,661 76,861 80,549 80,549 80,549 80,549 80,549
Inspection BENEFITS 51,820 55,100 57,120 57,120 57,120 57,120 57,120
Inspection OVERTIME 8,417 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Inspection SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEM 544 2,200 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Inspection TRAVEL 650 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Inspection OFFICE EXPENSE & SU 625 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Inspection TELEPHONE 1,016 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Inspection MONTHLY FUEL 82 1,000 750 750 750 750 750
Inspection PROFESSIONAL & TECH 23,306 15,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Inspection EDUCATION 332 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Inspection SPECIAL DEPARTMENTA 607 2,915 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Total Inspections 170,061 170,926 178,519 178,519 178,519 178,519 178,519
Planning
Planning SALARIES & WAGES 275,268 305,950 328,265 328,265 328,265 328,265 328,265
Planning EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 132,764 185,342 194,051 194,051 194,051 194,051 194,051
Planning OVERTIME 2,583 5,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Planning UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Planning SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBE 6,743 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400
Planning TRAVEL 4,066 6,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500
Planning OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPP 6,219 7,100 11,768 11,768 11,768 11,768 11,768
Planning TELEPHONE 260 960 480 480 480 480 480
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Planning RENTAL 3,159 3,160 - - - - -
Planning MONTHLY FUEL - GASCAR 627 900 - - - - -
Planning PROFESSIONAL & TECH. 20,968 76,500 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Planning EDUCATION 3,075 6,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Planning OTHER 385 400 400 400 400 400 400
Planning ABATEMENT - - - - - - -
Planning SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL - 1,102 1,102 1,102 1,102 1,102 1,102
Total Planning 456,118 604,314 660,466 660,466 660,466 660,466 660,466
Film Commission
Film Comm SALARIES & WAGES 91,418 61,026 69,057 34,529 34,529 34,529 34,529
Film Comm EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 31,012 30,119 29,539 14,770 14,770 14,770 14,770
Film Comm OVERTIME 449 14,000 2,500 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Film Comm UNEMPLOYMENT - - - - - - -
Film Comm SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEM 4,849 5,075 6,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Film Comm ADVERTISING 1,752 5,000 12,500 6,250 6,250 6,250 6,250
Film Comm MARKETING 4,927 4,250 - - - - -
Film Comm PROMO MATERIALS 5,017 - - - - - -
Film Comm TRAVEL 3,401 13,000 14,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Film Comm OFFICE EXPENSE & SU 362 1,000 1,000 500 500 500 500
Film Comm EQUIP./SUPPLIES & M 24 500 500 250 250 250 250
Film Comm TELEPHONE 567 500 650 325 325 325 325
Film Comm MONTHLY FUEL - GASC 208 600 600 300 300 300 300
Film Comm PROFESSIONAL & TECH 5 3,350 1,500 750 750 750 750
Film Comm EDUCATION 376 1,000 1,000 500 500 500 500
Film Comm OTHER 751 1,050 1,000 500 500 500 500
Film Comm SPECIAL DEPARTMENTA 1,387 868 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Film Comm MACHINERY & EQUIPME - 1,099 1,000 500 500 500 500
Film Comm SPECIAL PROJECTS 9,796 17,132 8,700 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,350
Total Film Commission 156,300 159,569 151,546 75,773 75,773 75,773 75,773
Community Contributions
Com Contrib - COMMUNITY ORGANI 42,000 - 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000
Com Contrib - MOAB INFORMATION 10,000 - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Com Contrib - ARTS PROMOTION 7,000 - 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Com Contrib - SHELTER SERVICES - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Com Contrib - STUDENT OF MONTH 76 - - - - - -
Com Contrib - GRAND COUNTY/4TH 9,000 10,000 23,200 23,200 23,200 23,200 23,200
Total Community Contributions 68,076 20,000 105,200 105,200 105,200 105,200 105,200
Sustainability
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Sustainability SALARIES & WAGE 73,288 83,482 83,700 83,700 83,700 83,700 83,700
Sustainability EMPLOYEE BENEFI 31,101 42,254 22,721 22,721 22,721 22,721 22,721
Sustainability UNEMPLOYMENT 3,214 - - - - - -
Sustainability TRAVEL\FOOD 1,790 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sustainability OFFICE EXPENSE 75 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Sustain PROF/TECH. SERVICE - 20,000 - - - - -
Sustainability EDUCATION 320 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sustainability SUSTAINABILITY 14,199 - - 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Total Sustainability 123,987 149,236 109,921 116,421 116,421 116,421 116,421
Transfers and contributions out
TRANSFER TO DEBT SERVICE FUND 274,589 109,714 95,261 95,261 95,261 95,261 95,261
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJ. FUND - 158,623 174,650 552,683 1,365,243 1,768,683 2,126,683
TRANSFER TO TRAILS FUND - 220,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
TRANSFER - RECREATION FUND - 1,994,014 715,416 715,416 715,416 715,416 715,416
TRANSFER TO GF ASSIGNED/RESTRI - - - 319,541 319,541 319,541 319,541
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS - 524,676 - - - - -
TRANSFER TO COMM DEV FUND - 78,605 - - - - -
TRANSFER TO TRANSIT AND PARKING - - - 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500
TRANSFER TO FUND BALANCE - 91,726 24,474 - 187,440 284,000 426,000
Total Transfers and contributions out 274,589 3,177,358 1,039,801 1,750,401 2,750,401 3,250,401 3,750,401
Total Expenditures:11,690,763 14,978,457 12,710,090 13,351,417 14,351,417 14,851,417 15,351,417
Total Change In Net Position (173,403) - - - - - -
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
21 Class C Road Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Taxes
Class C TRANSPORTATION TAX 183,443 210,795 210,795 210,795 210,795 210,795 210,795
Total Taxes 183,443 210,795 210,795 210,795 210,795 210,795 210,795
Intergovernmental revenue
Class C CLASS C ROAD FUND 249,891 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Total Intergovernmental revenue 249,891 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Interest
Class C INTEREST INCOME 4,639 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Total Interest 4,639 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Contributions and transfers
Class C TRANS. FROM EQUITY-B.O - - 308,305 486,634 486,634 486,634 486,634
Total Contributions and transfers - - 308,305 486,634 486,634 486,634 486,634
Total Revenue:437,973 465,795 774,100 952,429 952,429 952,429 952,429
Expenditures:
Public Works
Streets
Class C BLDG/GRDS SUPPLIES & M - - - - - - -
Class C FUEL 14,788 19,020 19,500 19,500 19,500 19,500 19,500
Class C SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL S 19,099 29,500 27,000 27,000 27,000 27,000 27,000
Class C ROADBASE - PATCHING 10,561 9,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Class C ASPHALT 1,460 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Class C OVERLAY - - 300,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000
Class C CRACK SEALING 19,648 15,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Class C - SPECIAL PROJECTS 28,165 155,100 220,100 298,429 298,429 298,429 298,429
Class C Sidewalk/Ped Ramp Rep 7,379 - - - - - -
Class C MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 70,701 - 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000
TRANSFER TO FUND BALANCE - 230,675 - - - - -
Total Streets 171,801 465,795 774,100 952,429 952,429 952,429 952,429
Total Expenditures:171,801 465,795 774,100 952,429 952,429 952,429 952,429
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Total Change In Net Position 266,173 - - - - - -
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
23 Recreation Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Intergovernmental revenue
GRAND COUNTY - RSSD 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
SCHOOL DISTRICT 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Intergovernmental revenue 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000
Charges for services
CASH OVER/SHORT - - - - - - -
SUMMER CAMP - 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800 4,800
ADULT SOCCER 376 - 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
VOLLEYBALL - ADULT COED - - 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
VOLLEYBALL - YOUTH SPRING 3,708 2,675 3,675 3,675 3,675 3,675 3,675
ADULT COED SOFTBALL 225 - 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400 3,400
YOUTH/BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 6,618 3,332 20,332 20,332 20,332 20,332 20,332
YOUTH FOOTBALL 1,222 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040
SPRING YOUTH SOCCER 4,888 5,865 8,865 8,865 8,865 8,865 8,865
FALL YOUTH SOCCER 1,980 2,390 4,890 4,890 4,890 4,890 4,890
SOCCER CAMPS - - 250 250 250 250 250
FOOT RACES 1,511 50 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
INDOOR SOCCER - YOUTH 1,540 - 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450
ADULT BASKETBALL - - 800 800 800 800 800
JR JAZZ BASKETBALL 4,010 - 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400
FLAG FOOTBALL 1,210 1,405 1,405 1,405 1,405 1,405 1,405
FLAG FOOTBALL - ADULT - - - - - - -
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 1,419 960 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,960
YOUTH SPONSOR/BASEBALL 800 800 12,800 12,800 12,800 12,800 12,800
ULTIMATE FRISBEE - 625 625 625 625 625 625
Total Charges for services 29,506 25,942 81,642 81,642 81,642 81,642 81,642
MRAC
MRAC -PREPAID SERVICES 3,303 - - - - - -
MRAC - FITNESS ADMISSIONS 7,825 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
MRAC - FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS 31,191 13,500 43,500 43,500 43,500 43,500 43,500
MRAC - CITY EMPLOYEES - 500 500 500 500 500 500
MRAC - SILVER SNEAKERS MEMBERS 9,071 - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
MRAC - SWIM TEAM - - - - - - -
MRAC - SHOWERS 26,058 23,500 98,500 98,500 98,500 98,500 98,500
MRAC - CASH OVER/SHORT 37 - - - - - -
MRAC - ADMISSIONS/AQUATIC 58,073 50,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
MRAC - ADMISSIONS/AQUAT & FITN 7,885 2,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
MRAC - RETAIL 4,695 7,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
MRAC - CONCESSIONS - - - - - - -
MRAC - PROGRAM FEES/ AQUATIC 10,085 7,500 27,500 27,500 27,500 27,500 27,500
MRAC - PROGRAM FEES/FITNESS 975 1,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
MRAC - CHILD CARE FEES 217 - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
MRAC - MEMBERSHIPS/AQUATIC 14,592 16,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000
MRAC - MEMBERSHIPS/AQUAT & FIT 70,514 30,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000
MRAC - RENTAL FEES 5,025 3,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500
Total MRAC 249,545 159,500 496,500 496,500 496,500 496,500 496,500
Moab arts & recreation
PROGRAM FEES 9,421 1,400 11,400 11,400 11,400 11,400 11,400
GRANTS AND DONATIONS 17,570 33,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500
RENTAL FEES 25,772 30,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
SPECIAL EVENTS FEES 3,580 2,900 7,900 7,900 7,900 7,900 7,900
SPECIAL EVENTS FEES - RED ROCK 24,429 33,500 33,500 33,500 33,500 33,500 33,500
Total Moab arts & recreation 80,772 101,300 116,300 116,300 116,300 116,300 116,300
Miscellaneous revenue
CENTER STREET GYM RENTALS 175 - - - - - -
BALL FIELD RENTALS - - - - - - -
OTHER INCOME 1,057 - - - - - -
Total Miscellaneous revenue 1,232 - - - - - -
Contributions and transfers
CITY OF MOAB - 1,994,014 715,416 715,416 715,416 715,416 715,416
Total Contributions and transfers - 1,994,014 715,416 715,416 715,416 715,416 715,416
Total Revenue:476,055 2,395,756 1,524,858 1,524,858 1,524,858 1,524,858 1,524,858
Expenditures:
Parks, recreation, and public property
Recreation
Recreation SALARIES - DIRECTO 129,468 135,241 158,489 158,489 158,489 158,489 158,489
Recreation EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 66,403 78,971 81,101 81,101 81,101 81,101 81,101
Recreation OVERTIME 79 10,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Recreation UNEMPLOYMENT 1,234 - - - - - -
Recreation SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEM 2,265 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Recreation ADVERTISING 2,117 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Recreation OFFICE EXPENSE & SU 1,043 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Recreation - EQUIP SUPPLIES & 590 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Recreation - UTILITIES - - - - - - -
Recreation TELEPHONE 1,172 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400
Recreation MONTHLY FUEL - GASC 193 350 350 350 350 350 350
Recreation PROFESSIONAL & TECH 2,507 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Recreation EDUCATION 4,697 2,350 2,350 2,350 2,350 2,350 2,350
Recreation OTHER 309 200 200 200 200 200 200
Recreation DIRECTOR - TRAVEL - - - - - - -
Recreation SPECIAL DEPARTMENTA 683 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500 6,500
Recreation EASTER EGG HUNT 3,674 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Recreation TURKEY TROT - - - - - - -
Recreation TRANSFER TO FUND BA - 906,806 - - - - -
Total Recreation 216,433 1,157,318 266,890 266,890 266,890 266,890 266,890
Swimming Pool
MRAC MAINTENANCE SALARIES 36,935 30,000 43,265 43,265 43,265 43,265 43,265
MRAC LIFEGUARD SALARIES 191,050 191,400 243,556 243,556 243,556 243,556 243,556
MRAC SALARIES & WAGES 303,805 277,161 238,422 238,422 238,422 238,422 238,422
MRAC AQUATIC PROGRAM SALARIES 29,328 21,408 29,013 29,013 29,013 29,013 29,013
MRAC FITNESS PROGRAM SALARIES 8,864 14,694 18,324 18,324 18,324 18,324 18,324
MRAC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 134,862 133,137 116,582 116,582 116,582 116,582 116,582
MRAC OVERTIME 245 2,500 500 500 500 500 500
MRAC UNEMPLOYMENT 4,588 - - - - - -
MRAC SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHI - - - - - - -
MRAC ADVERTISING 6,668 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
MRAC TRAVEL 788 - - - - - -
MRAC OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIES 3,246 7,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
MRAC EQUIPMENT-SUPPL. & MAINTE 6,019 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
MRAC BLDG/GRDS-SUPPL. & MAINTE 19,432 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
MRAC UTILITIES 90,751 92,276 92,276 92,276 92,276 92,276 92,276
MRAC TELEPHONE 7,459 5,106 5,106 5,106 5,106 5,106 5,106
MRAC RENT OF PROPERTY OR EQUIP - 1,000 - - - - -
MRAC PROFESSIONAL & TECH. SERV 7,081 8,100 8,100 8,100 8,100 8,100 8,100
MRAC EDUCATION 4,799 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
MRAC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/S - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
MRAC OTHER 1,368 900 900 900 900 900 900
MRAC SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SUPP 23,356 45,300 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
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Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
MRAC CONCESSIONS - - - - - - -
MRAC SUNDRY EXPENSES-MISCELLAN 4,495 9,000 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
MRAC AQUATIC PROGRAMS 254 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
Total Swimming Pool 885,392 886,782 881,844 881,844 881,844 881,844 881,844
Soccer
Soccer YOUTH SOCCER 1,110 4,020 4,020 4,020 4,020 4,020 4,020
Soccer FALL SOCCER 759 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Soccer ADULT SOCCER 111 700 700 700 700 700 700
Soccer INDOOR - YOUTH SOCCER 733 - 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Soccer WAGES SOCCER 240 - 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Soccer SOCCER REFEREE - WAGES 18 255 255 255 255 255 255
Total Soccer 2,971 6,175 8,870 8,870 8,870 8,870 8,870
Adult Softball
COED SOFTBALL 769 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Total Adult Softball 769 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Adult Volleyball
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL 298 400 400 400 400 400 400
Total Adult Volleyball 298 400 400 400 400 400 400
Basketball
ADULT BASKETBALL - - 400 400 400 400 400
JR JAZZ BASKETBALL 2,262 - 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
JR. JAZZ REFEREE SERVICES 1,222 - 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040
MS BASKETBALL REFEREES - - - - - - -
Basketball EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 93 - 407 407 407 407 407
Total Basketball 3,577 - 6,047 6,047 6,047 6,047 6,047
Youth Volleyball
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 1,265 1,065 1,065 1,065 1,065 1,065 1,065
YOUTH SPRING VOLLEYBALL 1,245 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Total Youth Volleyball 2,510 3,365 3,365 3,365 3,365 3,365 3,365
Youth Baseball/Softball
Youth BB/SB WAGES- MAINTENANCE 4,075 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Youth BB/SB WAGES- UMP&SCORE 1,307 5,880 5,880 5,880 5,880 5,880 5,880
Youth BB/SB EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 412 901 901 901 901 901 901
Youth BB/SB STATE TOURN. EXP - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Youth BB/SB EQUIPMENT-SUPPLIES 38 350 350 350 350 350 350
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Youth BB/SB BASEBALL FIELD MAI 351 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT - - - - - - -
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 1,735 15,850 15,850 15,850 15,850 15,850 15,850
UTAH GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOC - 400 400 400 400 400 400
UTAH BOYS BASEBALL ASSOCIATION - 400 400 400 400 400 400
PICKLEBALL - 200 200 200 200 200 200
Total Youth Baseball/Softball 7,919 30,281 30,281 30,281 30,281 30,281 30,281
Youth Football
Youth Football BENEFITS - 83 83 83 83 83 83
YOUTH FOOTBALL 5,713 6,170 6,170 6,170 6,170 6,170 6,170
FLAG FOOTBALL 1,402 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
FLAG FOOTBALL - ADULT - 100 100 100 100 100 100
YOUTH FOOTBALL REFEREES - 920 920 920 920 920 920
Total Youth Football 7,114 8,873 8,873 8,873 8,873 8,873 8,873
Special Projects
SPECIAL PROJECTS/EQUIPMENT - - - - - - -
Total Special Projects - - - - - - -
Moab Arts & Recreation Center
MARC SALARIES & WAGES 133,507 131,377 156,312 156,312 156,312 156,312 156,312
MARC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 74,757 81,774 87,565 87,565 87,565 87,565 87,565
MARC SALARIES & WAGES - INSTRU 11,119 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
MARC SALARIES & WAGES OT 1,236 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
MARC UNEMPLOYMENT 340 - - - - - -
MARC SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHI 520 1,966 1,966 1,966 1,966 1,966 1,966
MARC ADVERTISING/MARKETING 962 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
MARC TRAVEL 1,906 250 250 250 250 250 250
MARC OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIES 3,340 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
MARC EQUIP/SUPPLIES & MAINTENA 788 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
MARC BLDG GROUNDS SUPPL & MAIN 17 - - - - - -
MARC UTILITIES 7,895 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
MARC TELEPHONE 3,192 5,395 5,395 5,395 5,395 5,395 5,395
MARC PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SE 324 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
MARC EDUCATION 2,635 - - - - - -
MARC OTHER 52 100 100 100 100 100 100
ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES 414 - - - - - -
MARC SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SUPP 2,942 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
MARC MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 440 - - - - - -
MARC SPECIAL EVENTS 1,085 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
MARC- RED ROCK ARTS FEST 41,326 - - - - - -
MARC SPECIAL PROJECTS - 15,200 200 200 200 200 200
Total Moab Arts & Recreation Center 288,797 301,462 317,188 317,188 317,188 317,188 317,188
Total Expenditures:1,415,780 2,395,756 1,524,858 1,524,858 1,524,858 1,524,858 1,524,858
Total Change In Net Position (939,725) - - - - - -
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
24 Community Development
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Contributions and transfers
CONTRIBUTION FROM GENERAL FUND - 78,605 - - - - -
CDGB 38,499 74,000 - - - - -
Total Contributions and transfers 38,499 152,605 - - - - -
Total Revenue:38,499 152,605 - - - - -
Expenditures:
Community Development
Community development
CDBG PROJECT 59,509 100,000 - - - - -
Total Community development 59,509 100,000 - - - - -
Total Expenditures:59,509 100,000 - - - - -
Total Change In Net Position (21,010) 52,605 - - - - -
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
28 Trails Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Contributions and transfers
CONTRIBUTION FROM GENERAL FUND - 220,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Total Contributions and transfers - 220,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Total Revenue:- 220,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Expenditures:
Millcreek Projects
Millcreek
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL - - 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
TRAILS 161,000 30,000 - - - - -
INCREASE IN FUND BALANCE - 190,000 - - - - -
Total Millcreek 161,000 220,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Total Expenditures:161,000 220,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Total Change In Net Position (161,000) - - - - - -
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
30 Housing Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Charges for services
Rent/Lease Income 88,759 68,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 98,000
Total Charges for services 88,759 68,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 98,000 98,000
Interest
INTEREST INCOME 19,241 - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Total Interest 19,241 - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Miscellaneous revenue
Proceeds from Long Term Debt - 6,400,000 6,400,000 - - - -
Transfer from Housing Fund Beg - 195,608 - 6,989,909 6,989,909 6,989,909 6,989,909
Transfer From General Fund - - - - - - -
Total Miscellaneous revenue - 6,595,608 6,400,000 6,989,909 6,989,909 6,989,909 6,989,909
Total Revenue:108,001 6,663,608 6,518,000 7,107,909 7,107,909 7,107,909 7,107,909
Expenditures:
General government
Administrative
Salaries and Wages - 28,000 44,815 44,815 44,815 44,815 44,815
Benefits - 26,000 44,884 44,884 44,884 44,884 44,884
OVERTIME - - 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Development Costs 9,938 6,400,000 6,400,000 6,400,000 6,400,000 6,400,000 6,400,000
Operation & Maintenance Costs 52,382 36,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
O&M UTILITIES 34,673 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Transfer to Debt Service Fund - 133,608 128,967 538,210 538,210 538,210 538,210
Total Administrative 96,993 6,663,608 6,698,666 7,107,909 7,107,909 7,107,909 7,107,909
Total Expenditures:96,993 6,663,608 6,698,666 7,107,909 7,107,909 7,107,909 7,107,909
Total Change In Net Position 11,008 - (180,666) - - - -
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
31 Debt Service Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Intergovernmental revenue
Contribution from GC Rec Distr 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000
Contribution from Grand County - 8,819 23,367 23,367 23,367 23,367 23,367
Total Intergovernmental revenue 190,000 198,819 213,367 213,367 213,367 213,367 213,367
Charges for services
Lease Revenue 51,169 40,231 40,231 40,231 40,231 40,231 40,231
Total Charges for services 51,169 40,231 40,231 40,231 40,231 40,231 40,231
Contributions and transfers
Transfer from general fund 274,589 109,714 95,261 95,261 95,261 95,261 95,261
Transfer from housing fund - 133,608 128,967 538,210 538,210 538,210 538,210
Total Contributions and transfers 274,589 243,322 224,228 633,471 633,471 633,471 633,471
Total Revenue:515,758 482,372 477,826 887,069 887,069 887,069 887,069
Expenditures:
Community Development
Community development
2018 CIB Bond - Principal 28,000 29,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
2018 CIB Bond - Interest - 17,464 16,734 16,734 16,734 16,734 16,734
2019 Walnut Lane Lease - Princ 60,000 62,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
2019 Walnut Lane Lease - Inter 74,164 71,608 63,967 63,967 63,967 63,967 63,967
2021 WALNUT LANE BOND PRINCIPA 262,000 262,000 262,000 262,000
2021 WALNUT LANE BOND INTEREST 147,243 147,243 147,243 147,243
Total Community development 162,164 180,072 175,701 584,944 584,944 584,944 584,944
Municipal Building Authority
Municipal Building
2003 Sales Tax Rev - Principal 85,000 87,000 89,000 89,000 89,000 89,000 89,000
2003 Sales Tax Rev - Interest 26,425 24,300 22,125 22,125 22,125 22,125 22,125
2009 Sales Tax Rev - Principal 191,000 191,000 191,000 191,000 191,000 191,000 191,000
Total Municipal Building 302,425 302,300 302,125 302,125 302,125 302,125 302,125
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Total Expenditures:464,589 482,372 477,826 887,069 887,069 887,069 887,069
Total Change In Net Position 51,169 - - - - - -
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MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
41 Capital Projects Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Interest
INTEREST INCOME 38,088 - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Interest 38,088 - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Miscellaneous revenue
GRANT PROCEEDS - - - 170,000 170,000 170,000 170,000
DONATIONS 295 2,000 - - - - -
Total Miscellaneous revenue 295 2,000 - 170,000 170,000 170,000 170,000
Contributions and transfers
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - 683,299 174,650 552,683 1,365,243 1,768,683 2,126,683
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BEG. BAL - 1,000,000 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Total Contributions and transfers - 1,683,299 174,650 602,683 1,415,243 1,818,683 2,176,683
Total Revenue:38,383 1,685,299 176,650 774,683 1,587,243 1,990,683 2,348,683
Expenditures:
General government
Administrative
VEHICLES 10,150 11,000 9,852 9,852 9,852 9,852 9,852
IT - COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 36,092 5,000 - - - - -
IT - OTHER EQUIPMENT 17,131 70,000 - - - - -
Total Administrative 63,372 86,000 9,852 9,852 9,852 9,852 9,852
Public safety
Police
POLICE EQUIPMENT 3,037 40,702 38,094 38,094 38,094 38,094 38,094
POLICE VEHICLES 59,445 115,743 80,541 130,541 130,541 130,541 130,541
Total Police 62,482 156,445 118,635 168,635 168,635 168,635 168,635
Animal Shelter
ANIMAL SHELTER EQUIPMENT - 16,178 11,163 11,163 11,163 11,163 11,163
Total Animal Shelter - 16,178 11,163 11,163 11,163 11,163 11,163
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Public Works
Streets
PARKING IMPROVEMENTS - DISPERS - 1,000,000 - - - - -
400 EAST ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - - - - - - -
500 WEST/KANE CREEK IMPROVE - - - - - - -
VEHICLES - - - - - - -
Total Streets - 1,000,000 - - - - -
Parks, recreation, and public property
Recreation
CENTER STREET GYM MECHANICAL - - - - - - -
DARK SKY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - - - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES 1%37,990 20,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000
PARK IMPROVEMENTS 3,541 50,000 - - - - -
PARKS EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES 33,642 - - - - - -
Total Recreation 75,173 70,000 37,000 137,000 137,000 137,000 137,000
Swimming Pool
AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 4,000 - - - - - -
AQUATIC CENTER SET ASIDE - - - - - - -
AQUATIC CENTER EQUIPMENT REPLA - - - - - - -
Total Swimming Pool 4,000 - - - - - -
Moab Arts & Recreation Center
MARC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 1,246 70,000 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Total Moab Arts & Recreation Center 1,246 70,000 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Municipal Building Authority
Municipal Building
BLDG IMPROVEMENTS 31,187 - - - - - -
Total Municipal Building 31,187 - - - - - -
Transfers and Contributions
USU SETASIDE - 286,676 - - - - -
TRANSFER TO CP FUND BALANCE - - - 353,033 1,165,593 1,569,033 1,927,033
Total Transfers and Contributions - 286,676 - 353,033 1,165,593 1,569,033 1,927,033
Total Expenditures:237,460 1,685,299 176,650 729,683 1,542,243 1,945,683 2,303,683
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Total Change In Net Position (199,077) - - 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
51 Water Fund
Income or Expense
Income From Operations:
Operating income
Water Operating Income
WATER PENALTIES 4,283 5,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
Water SUNDRY REVENUES 42,767 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Water GOVERNMENT SHOP WATER 11,758 12,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Water TAXABLE SHOP WATER 25,550 35,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
WATER SALES 1,120,698 1,198,019 1,703,461 1,703,461 1,703,461 1,703,461 1,703,461
TAX ON SHOP WATER SALES 1,388 - - - - - -
WATER CONNECTION 47,198 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
WATER TERMINATION 100 - - - - - -
Total Water Operating Income 1,253,742 1,355,019 1,899,461 1,899,461 1,899,461 1,899,461 1,899,461
Non-Operating Items:
Water Non-operating income
INTEREST INCOME 13,527 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
WATER IMPACT FEES 149,849 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
Total Water Non-operating income 163,377 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
Total Income 1,417,119 1,435,019 1,979,461 1,979,461 1,979,461 1,979,461 1,979,461
Operating expense
Water Operating expense
Water GENERAL FUND O/H 391,747 391,747 486,457 486,457 486,457 486,457 486,457
Water SALARIES & WAGES 302,826 277,745 243,395 243,395 243,395 243,395 243,395
Water EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 202,486 213,805 155,533 155,533 155,533 155,533 155,533
Water OVERTIME 10,685 30,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Water SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSH 2,889 4,948 4,948 4,948 4,948 4,948 4,948
Water TRAVEL 2,631 7,100 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Water OFFICE EXPENSE & SUPPLIE - 1,250 - - - - -
Water EQUIPMENT-SUPPL. & MAINT 20,630 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500 22,500
Water BUILDING SUPPL. & MAINTE 14,363 15,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Water UTILITIES 54,311 55,500 55,500 55,500 55,500 55,500 55,500
Water TELEPHONE 3,705 3,125 3,125 3,125 3,125 3,125 3,125
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Water RENT OF PROPERTY & EQUIP 4,793 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500
Water MONTHLY FUEL - GASCARD 12,161 12,600 12,600 12,600 12,600 12,600 12,600
Water PROFESSIONAL & TECH. SER 42,617 31,500 31,500 31,500 31,500 31,500 31,500
Water WATER/EDUCATION 3,805 7,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Water OTHER 2,864 4,250 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Water SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL SUP 41,714 60,600 60,600 60,600 60,600 60,600 60,600
Water INSURANCE 1,560 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Water DEPRECIATION 216,151 205,750 205,750 205,750 205,750 205,750 205,750
Total Water Operating expense 1,331,939 1,355,020 1,314,008 1,314,008 1,314,008 1,314,008 1,314,008
Water Non-operating expense
Water INTEREST ON BONDS/DEBT S 267 14,043 13,205 13,205 13,205 13,205 13,205
Total Water Non-operating expense 267 14,043 13,205 13,205 13,205 13,205 13,205
Total Expense 1,332,206 1,369,063 1,327,213 1,327,213 1,327,213 1,327,213 1,327,213
Net Income 84,913 65,956 652,248 652,248 652,248 652,248 652,248
Water Fund Capital Budget
Projects:
Water - Public Works Building 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Water System Upgrades 16,000 1,571,000 1,571,000 1,571,000 1,571,000
Well 12 Construction - 2,265,000 2,265,000 2,265,000 2,265,000
Mill Creek Drive Waterline Improvements - 1,971,530 1,971,530 1,971,530 1,971,530
2 Million Gallon Water Storage Tank - 1,163,470 1,163,470 1,163,470 1,163,470
Total Projects - - 41,000 6,996,000 6,996,000 6,996,000 6,996,000
Purchases
Land - - - - -
Water shares - - - - -
Water wells - - - - -
Water tanks - - - - -
Water lines - - - - -
Meters 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000
Fire Hydrants - - - - -
Manhole Replacement Project - - - - -
Equipment - general - - - - -
Equipment - water 162,000 162,000 162,000 162,000 162,000
Office furniture and equipment - - - - -
Autos and trucks - - - - -
Total Purchases 302,000 302,000 302,000 302,000 302,000
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Debt Service
2018 Water Revenue Bond 25,061 25,061 25,061 25,061 25,061
2021 Water Revenue Bond 283,000 283,000 283,000 283,000 283,000
Total Debt Service 308,061 308,061 308,061 308,061 308,061
Total Capital Budget 651,061 7,606,061 7,606,061 7,606,061 7,606,061
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
52 Sewer Fund
Income or Expense
Income From Operations:
Operating income
Sewer Operating Income
Sewer SEPTAGE PROCESSING FEES 110,991 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
SEWER EXISTING FACILITY FEE 80,056 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
SEWER STUDIES FEE 4,497 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
SEWER SERVICES CHARGES 1,329,022 1,432,375 1,489,670 1,489,670 1,489,670 1,489,670 1,489,670
Sewer SPECIAL SERVICES BY CITY 872 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sewer SPANISH VALLEY SEWER 373,835 434,317 434,317 434,317 434,317 434,317 434,317
Sewer SJSPSSD SEWER 5,105 32,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
SEWER CONNECTION 5,710 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total Sewer Operating Income 1,910,089 2,096,692 2,131,987 2,131,987 2,131,987 2,131,987 2,131,987
Non-Operating Items:
Sewer Non-operating income
Sewer INTEREST INCOME 47,357 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
SJSPSSD SEWER IMPACT FEES 321,592 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
SEWER WRF RETAINAGE 8,843 - - - - - -
GWSSA SEWER IMPACT FEES - OFFS 71,955 55,000 - - - - -
GWSSA SEWER IMPACT FEES 191,653 200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
SEWER IMPACT FEE INTEREST 20,269 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
SEWER IMPACT FEES 430,195 200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
SEWER IMPACT FEE FINANCE INTER 8,588 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
SVWSID CAPITAL ANNUAL CONTRIBU 102,207 - - - - - -
Total Sewer Non-operating income 1,202,659 529,000 224,000 224,000 224,000 224,000 224,000
Total Income 3,112,748 2,625,692 2,355,987 2,355,987 2,355,987 2,355,987 2,355,987
Operating expense
Sewer Operating expense
WRF
Sewer GENERAL FUND O/H 378,837 378,837 473,013 473,013 473,013 473,013 473,013
Sewer WRF SALARIES & WAGES 216,070 185,001 184,982 184,982 184,982 184,982 184,982
Sewer WRF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 123,000 133,616 143,820 143,820 143,820 143,820 143,820
Sewer WRF OVERTIME 4,929 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Sewer WRF SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMB 2,346 6,222 5,874 5,874 5,874 5,874 5,874
Sewer WRF TRAVEL 1,175 1,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sewer WRF OFFICE EXPENSE & SUP 205 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sewer WRF EQUIPMENT SUPPL. & M 26,963 8,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Sewer WRF BUILDING SUPPL. & MA 1,948 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Sewer WRF UTILITIES 129,462 140,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000 160,000
Sewer WRF TELEPHONE 5,682 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Sewer WRF RENT OF PROPERTY & E - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sewer WRF MONTHLY FUEL - GAS C 2,313 5,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500
Sewer WRF PROFESSIONAL & TECH.161,494 162,000 157,000 157,000 157,000 157,000 157,000
Sewer WRF EDUCATION 1,745 1,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Sewer WRF SHIPPING\FREIGHT 10,812 15,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Sewer WRF SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL 57,488 55,700 81,700 81,700 81,700 81,700 81,700
Sewer DEPRECIATION 201,560 150,000 220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000 220,000
Total WRF 1,326,031 1,260,976 1,491,489 1,491,489 1,491,489 1,491,489 1,491,489
Sewer Collection System
Sewer COLLECTION SALARIES & WA 150,091 136,723 107,528 107,528 107,528 107,528 107,528
Sewer COLLECTION EMPLOYEE BENE 74,700 49,288 72,707 72,707 72,707 72,707 72,707
Sewer COLLECTION OVERTIME 5,371 10,500 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Sewer COLLECTION SUBSCRIP & M 350 4,752 4,752 4,752 4,752 4,752 4,752
Sewer COLLECTION TRAVEL 1,123 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
Sewer COLLECTION OFFICE EXP & - 900 900 900 900 900 900
Sewer COLLECTION EQUIP SUPPLIE 4,862 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
Sewer BLDG/GRDS SUPPLIES&MAINT - 500 500 500 500 500 500
Sewer COLLECTION UTILITIES 1,786 1,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sewer COLLECTION TELEPHONE 1,516 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Sewer COLLECTION RENTALS 3,629 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Sewer COLLECTION MONTHLY FUEL 6,566 8,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Sewer COLLECTION PROFESSIONAL 15,142 37,250 37,250 37,250 37,250 37,250 37,250
Sewer COLLECTION EDUCATION 2,755 5,850 5,850 5,850 5,850 5,850 5,850
Sewer COLLECTION OTHER 765 3,650 5,450 5,450 5,450 5,450 5,450
Sewer COLLECTION SPEC DEPT SUP 26,245 42,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000
Total Sewer Collection System 294,900 342,413 335,437 335,437 335,437 335,437 335,437
Sewer Non-operating expense
Sewer INTEREST ON SEWER BONDS 220,336 219,282 208,114 208,114 208,114 208,114 208,114
Total Sewer Non-operating expense 220,336 219,282 208,114 208,114 208,114 208,114 208,114
Total Expense 1,841,267 1,822,671 2,035,040 2,035,040 2,035,040 2,035,040 2,035,040
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Net Income 1,271,481 803,021 320,947 320,947 320,947 320,947 320,947
Sewer Fund Capital Budget
Projects:
Sewer System Upgrades - - - - -
Total Projects -
Purchases
Sewage treatment facilities - - - - -
Sewer lines - - - - -
Manhole Replacement Project - - - - -
Equipment - general - - - - -
Equipment - sewer - - - - -
Office furniture and equipment - - - - -
Autos and trucks - - - - -
Total Purchases - - - - -
Debt Service
2017 Water Reclamation Facility 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000
2018 Sewer Bond 112,939 112,939 112,939 112,939 112,939
Total Debt Service 762,939 762,939 762,939 762,939 762,939
Total Capital Budget 762,939 762,939 762,939 762,939 762,939
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
53 Storm Water Utility fund
Income or Expense
Income From Operations:
Operating income
Water Operating Income
STORM WATER DRAINAGE FEE 321,822 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190
Total Water Operating Income 321,822 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190
Total Income 321,822 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190 285,190
Operating expense
Water Operating expense
Storm wtr GENERAL FUND O/H 84,186 84,186 105,114 105,114 105,114 105,114 105,114
Storm wtr FUEL 4,732 - 19,260 19,260 19,260 19,260 19,260
Storm wtr PROFESSIONAL & TECH.4,000 - - - - - -
Storm wtr DEPRECIATION 10,376 - - - - - -
Storm wtr SPECIAL PROJECTS - - - - - - -
Total Water Operating expense 103,294 84,186 124,374 124,374 124,374 124,374 124,374
Total Expense 103,294 84,186 124,374 124,374 124,374 124,374 124,374
Net Income 218,529 201,004 160,816 160,816 160,816 160,816 160,816
Storm Water Fund Capital Budget
Projects:
Storm Water System Upgrades - - - - -
Total Projects - - - - -
Purchases
Equipment - General - - - - -
Total Purchases - - - - -
Debt Service
- - - - -
Total Debt Service - - - - -
Total Capital Budget - - - - -
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
55 Transit and Parking Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Charges for Services
Transit Fares - - - -
Total Charges for Services - - - - - - -
Contributions and transfers
UDOT Hotspot - - - 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
Grand County Contribution 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
General Fund Contribution 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500
Federal Contribution (FTA)- - - - - - -
Transfer from Transit Fund Beg Balance - - - -
Total Contributions and transfers - - - 787,500 787,500 787,500 787,500
Total Revenue:- - - 787,500 787,500 787,500 787,500
Expenditures:
General Expenditures
Operator Contract 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Administrative Overhead 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
Marketing and Branding 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500
Transfer to PT Fund Balance - - - 475,000 475,000 475,000 475,000
Total General Expenditures - - - 787,500 787,500 787,500 787,500
Total Expenditures:- - - 787,500 787,500 787,500 787,500
Total Change In Net Position - - - - - - -
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
61 Health Insurance Fund
Change In Net Position
Revenue:
Charges for services
Health Reimb Arrgmt Premiums 532,315 675,547 675,547 675,547 675,547 675,547 675,547
Dental Premiums 46,977 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Health Savings Account Premium 165,608 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Medical Insurance Premiums 1,057,678 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000
Life Insurance Premiums 16,025 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Vision Insurance Premiums 14,687 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500
Employee Health Savings Accoun 169,638 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000
Employee Supplemental Insuranc 27,293 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
Employee Life Insurance Premiu 13,168 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500
Short Term Disability Premiums - 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800
Total Charges for services 2,043,390 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347
Total Revenue:2,043,390 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347
Expenditures:
General government
Administrative
Third party administrator 816 - - - - - -
Health Reimbursement Arrangeme 412,663 574,215 574,215 574,215 574,215 574,215 574,215
Dental Expenses 35,401 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000
Health Savings Account Funding 170,454 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Medical Insurance premiums 989,204 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000 1,296,000
Vision Insurance premiums 15,743 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500
Life Insurance premiums 6,280 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Assistance Program (EAP)2,884 3,720 3,720 3,720 3,720 3,720 3,720
TeleMedicine 5,688 5,508 5,508 5,508 5,508 5,508 5,508
Wellness Program 12,895 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Employee Health Savings Accoun 158,934 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000
Employee Supplemental Insuranc 34,523 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
Employee Life Insurance premiu 18,025 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500
Short Term Disability - 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800
Transfer to Fund Balance - 85,104 85,104 85,104 85,104 85,104 85,104
Total Administrative 1,863,510 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347
FY22 Final Budget Proposals 08.24.2021
MOAB CITY CORPORATION FY22 Final Budget Proposals
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget FY20 Actual
Prior Year
Budget FY21
Tentative
Budget FY22
Scenario 1
No Property Tax
Scenario 2
$1MM Property Tax
Scenario 3
$1.5MM Property Tax
Scenario 4
$2MM Property Tax
Total Expenditures:1,863,510 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347 2,462,347
Total Change In Net Position 179,880 - - - - - -
1
Fund/Budget Type
2
Revenue
3
Tax Rate
Totals
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Title: __________________________________________________
Resolution Adopting Final Tax Rates and Budgets
Report 800 - Fiscal Year Entities
Form PT-800
pt-800.xls Rev. 5/2018
County: ________________________________________ Year: ____________________
Signature of Governing Chair
It is hereby resolved that the governing body of (entity name): ________________________________________
approves the following property tax rate(s) and revenue(s) for the year: ____________________
This resolution is adopted after proper notice and hearing in accordance with UCA 59-2-919 and shall be forwarded to
the County Auditor and the Tax Commission in accordance with UCA 59-2-913 and 59-2-920.
Grand 2021
City of Moab
General Fund
Mayor
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Moab City Council Agenda Item
500 S Main Street Record of Survey Amendment Petition
Meeting Date: August 24, 2021
Title: Consideration and Possible Approval of Moab City Resolution #29-2021 –
A Resolution Approving the Record of Survey Amendment for property
located at 500 S Main Street, Moab UT 84532.
Disposition: Discussion and Possible Action
Staff Presenter: Cory P. Shurtleff, Assistant Planner
Attachment(s):
- Exhibit 1: Moab City Resolution #29-2021
- Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map
- Exhibit 3: Recorded County Plat
- Exhibit 4: Draft Survey Plat
- Exhibit 5: State Code 10-9A-608
Options:
1. Approve with or without modifications; or
2. Continue or table item and give specific direction to
the applicant and staff as to additional information
needed; or
3. Deny Petition
Recommended Motion: I move that the Moab City Council approve Moab City
Resolution #29-2021 – A Resolution Approving the Record of Survey Amendment for
property located at 500 S Main Street, Moab UT 84532.
Applicant: Brad Knight, Property Owner
Background:
Applicant, Brad Knight, submitted the City of Moab Petition to Vacate, Alter, or Amend a
Subdivision Plat, Utah State Code 10-9A-608(2)(a), on July 26, 2021, for the Record of
Survey Amendment for properties under singular ownership through Shocker Holdings
LLC, located at 500 S Main Street. Sufficient materials, in the form of a notarized
petition with property owner’s signature, and a draft plat survey generated to show the
lot consolidation of parcels #UNK-E0016 -and- #01-0MUV-0019, &, #UNK-E0015 -and-
#01-0001-0025, with amended boundary descriptions, were submitted for staff review
and approval August 17, 2021. On August 18, 2021, the petition application was
officially submitted for review at the City Council Meeting held on August 24, 2021.
Project Summary:
Location: 500 S Main Street, Moab UT
Property Owner: Brad Knight
Existing Parcels: #UNK-E0016, #01-0MUV-0019, #UNK-E0015, #01-0001-0025
Proposed Lot 15A: 11,441 sf, 0.26 acres
Proposed Lot 1: 35,466 sf, 0.81 acres
Zoning: C-3 Central Commercial Zone
Narrative Summary:
Applicant and Property Owner, Brad Knight, submitted the Petition to Amend the Record
of Survey for the parcels under singular ownership through Shocker Holdings LLC,
#UNK-E0016, #01-0MUV-0019, #UNK-E0015, and #01-0001-0025, located at 500 S
Main Street, Moab, UT. The proposed amendment would consolidate the two northern
parcels, and the two southern parcels, resulting in two new lots; Lot 15A and Lot 1,
rather than (4) individual lots, with a commercial land use crossing property lines. The
new Lot 1, previously the Ford Dealership commercial-use, is being considered for
commercial redevelopment, and the new Lot 15A is proposed to remain undeveloped for
the near future. This record of survey amendment would resolve existing development
discrepancies and allow the property owner to redevelop the commercial-use with
appropriate access, parking, and structural separation.
Process:
Utah State Code Section 10-9A-608 (Attachment 4) addresses this situation:
10-9a-608-14 Unless a local ordinance provides otherwise, the public hearing
requirement of Subsection (1)(c) does not apply and a land use authority may consider
at a public meeting an owner’s petition to vacate or amend a subdivision plat if:
a) The petition seeks to:
(…)
d) adjust the lot lines of adjoining lots or parcels if the fee owners of each of the
adjoining lots or parcels join in the petition, regardless of whether the lots or
parcels are located in the same subdivision.
Moab Municipal Code (16.08.050) includes a public hearing exemption for an amended
plat if owners of both parcels sign the petition. The City Council has the authority to
approve the plat amendment at a public meeting without a public hearing.
CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 29-2021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECORD OF SURVEY AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MOAB, UT 84532.
WHEREAS, The following describes the intent and purpose of this resolution:
a. Applicant and Property Owner, Brad Knight, wishes to amend the record of survey for his
property located at 500 S Main Street, Moab UT, including consolidation of the two northern lots
and consolidation of the two southern lots, with amended boundary descriptions; and
b. The Applicant submitted to the City of Moab the appropriate application and documents for
review and approval of the proposed Record of Survey Amendment as required in MMC Chapter
16; and
c. The property is in the C-3 Central Commercial Zone and the existing commercial uses are
allowed as a permitted use; and
d. The Owner desires to vacate the parcel boundaries between parcels #UNK-E0016 -and- #01-
0MUV-0019, &, #UNK-E0015 -and- #01-0001-0025, creating two new lots from the existing
four lots, with Lot 15A at 11,441 square feet, and Lot 1 at 35,466 square feet; and
e. Utah State Code Section 10-9a-608-14 states that no public hearing is required for a petition that
seeks to adjust the lot lines of adjoining lots or parcels if the fee owners of each of the adjoining
lots or parcels join in the petition, regardless of whether the lots or parcels are located in the same
subdivision; and
f. Moab Municipal Code Section 16.08.050 allows the City Council to approve plat amendments at
a public meeting without a public hearing.
g. Following the consideration of the technical aspects of the pertinent code sections, the Moab City
Council, pursuant to Resolution #29-2021, hereby finds, that the Record of Survey Amendment
can meet or exceeds the pertinent code requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL, the application for the 500
S Main Street Record of Survey Amendment Petition, Resolution #29-2021 is hereby APPROVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City
Council on August 24, 2021.
SIGNED: ________________________________
Emily Niehaus, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder
Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: August 24, 2021
Title: Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Presenter: Marcy Mason
Attachment(s):
- LIHWAP Memorandum of Understanding
o Attachment A – Non-Disclosure Agreement
o Attachment B – 3rd Party Access
o Attachment C – Water Type Agreement
o Attachment D – Water Assistance Policy Manual
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve the agreement for the water assistance program between
the City of Moab and the Department of Workforce Services
Background/Summary:
The Department of Workforce Services is administering the federal Low
Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This program is
targeted to assist low-income households with water utility payments.
This is similar to the Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program also
administered through the Department of Workforce Services.
The program will be funded for approximately 2 years with the possibility of
extension conditional on ongoing federal funding.
ATTACHMENT __A__
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
Each Contractor/Grantee employee or volunteer and each Sub-Contractor/Grantee employee
or volunteer who has access to Customer personal information must sign this Non-Disclosure
Agreement at the beginning of the grant or upon hire. A signed copy of this Agreement must be
in each employee’s/volunteer ’s file subject to inspection and review by the Department of
Workforce Services (DWS).
The Contractor/Grantee and its employees and volunteers will comply with the following
measures to protect the privacy of the information released under this agreement against
unauthorized access or disclosure.
1. The information shall be used only to the extent necessary to assist in the
purposes identified within this Agreement and shall not be re-disclosed for any
purposes not specifically authorized in this contract.
2.The information shall be stored in a place physically secure from access by
unauthorized persons.
3.Information in electronic format shall be stored and processed in such a way that
unauthorized persons cannot retrieve the information by computer, remote
terminal or any other means.
4. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that only authorized personnel are given
access to on-line files.
5.The Contractor/Grantee has provided me instruction regarding the private nature
of the information and I understand I am subject to State and Federal law
penalties for unauthorized disclosure of information.
____________________________________________________
Signature Date
____________________________________________________
Print Name
Page 1 of 1
Rev. 05/2016 ABM
DWS-ADM RACF-1
Rev. 06/2020 State of Utah
Department of Workforce Services
DWS 3RD PARTY ACCESS REQUEST FORM
Complete the User Information, sign and return to the DWS Contract Owner at:
Email of Contract Owner
INFORMATION ACCESS (Completed by DWS and DTS)
3rd Party Agency Contract or Agreement Number:
Contract Dates: Start Date: End Date:
RSA Token: Profile (DTS):
Profile (DTS):
REQUESTED ACCESS
AUDITOR AWARE CONTENT NAVIGATOR IMAGING VIEW
EREP (STATE Agency Only) ESHARE Role:
UI UNEMPLOYMENT
TRANSACTIONS:
WBPS WAGE CATS LABOR
CATS CATS EMPLOYEE
UWORKS:
Job Title: Office: Team:
Desktop User Name:
OTHER SPECIAL ACCESS:
Special instructions/comments:
USER INFORMATION (Complete All Fields)
Agency Name:
Effective Dates: Start Date: End Date:
First Name: Last Name:
Work Phone: Organization Email:
Office Location:
Last 4 digits of SSN (leave blank if including a State EIN below):
New/Re-instated Delete User Access Change
STATE AGENCIES (Complete All Fields)
State EIN: Previous State Employment Logon ID:
Read the following Security Policy and sign the Agreement on page 2.
DWS COMPUTER SECURITY POLICY STATEMENT
Computer system resources and information of the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) are
information technology assets of the State of Utah and must be protected. This includes protection
from unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction, whether accidental or intentional.
Users of DWS computer systems are subject to all requirements and sanctions of Federal and State
Attachment B
caitlinrangel@utah.gov
21-MOU-0163
May 1, 2026
4 Water Assistance Provider Portal
Rocky Mountain Power
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statute and administrative rules. Policies and procedures regarding proper use, ethics and conduct
while accessing data must also be followed.
Access to DWS computer systems is given on a need-to-know basis only. This is authorized only by
certified owners of the specific system. Any unauthorized or improper use of the system, or providing
access to others by disclosing access codes, passwords, and/or leaving active workstations
unattended, may result in loss of access and prosecution under state and federal statutes.
Users granted access to DWS computer systems may access the information only for legitimate
business purposes and must guard against improper use or disclosure of this information. Any
information accessed through a DWS computer system is confidential.
Users are not allowed to access their own information or the information of family members or close
acquaintances.
Information systems are monitored to detect inappropriate access and protect customer information.
Access, including queries, are logged and stored. Ninety (90) days of user inactivity will result in
termination of user access from the system.
Users must immediately report any suspicion or knowledge of any inappropriate access, misuse or
disclosure of confidential information. Users who are aware of inappropriate access, compilation,
distribution or misuse of confidential information and who fail to report it are subject to loss of access
and civil and criminal sanctions, including fines and prosecution under state and federal statutes.
I understand there are confidentiality regulations that govern DWS.
I will only use the information for purposes specifically authorized in the contract or agreement
between my agency and the Department of Workforce Services.
I agree to comply with program confidentiality requirements specified in that contract or
agreement.
I understand my failure to safeguard confidential data may result in penalties, including fines,
costs of prosecution, and imprisonment.
I have read and agree to all of the provisions outlined in this security policy statement.
USER SIGNATURE: /s/ DATE:
USER NAME (print):
SUPERVISOR NAME (print): PHONE:
SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: /s/ DATE:
**SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE IS ACKNOWLEDGING THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN TRAINED
IN DWS CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE POLICIES**
***Supervisors must notify the Contract Owner when a user’s access to DWS computer
systems must be removed because of termination, transfer, or other reasons.
DWS Data Security Only: Log ID:
DWS Contract Owner Initials
(initial and email to DWS_DATA_SECURITY@utah.gov): Date:
DWS Data Security Signature: /s/ Date:
DWS Business Owner: Date:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling 801-526-9240. Individuals
who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments may call Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.
ATTACHMENT C: WATER TYPE AGREEMENT
I.Water Type(s) provided (please check all that apply):
☐Drinking Water
☐Wastewater
☐Stormwater
☐Ground-water
PURPOSE OF ATTACHMENT:
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into
law. This authorizing legislation included funding in emergency spending to assist
low-income households with water and wastewater bills.On March 11, 2021,
additional funding was appropriated in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021
in emergency spending to assist low-income households with water and wastewater
bills. Eligible households are defined as those meeting the criteria set forth in the
Water Assistance Policy Manual (incorporated by reference as Attachment D),
issued by the Utah DWS Department of Workforce Services,Water Assistance
Program. This contract incorporates the requirements that must be met by WATER
PROVIDERS as payments are made directly by DWS to WATER PROVIDERS.
SCOPE:
A.DWS will make payments directly to a WATER PROVIDER provided that:
1.WATER PROVIDER charges the household in WATER PROVIDER’S normal
billing process.
2.WATER PROVIDER bills the household no more than the cost of the
water/wastewater minus the cost of the payments received or expected
from DWS.
3.WATER PROVIDER does not discriminate against or treat adversely any
eligible household for any reason in relation to terms and conditions of
service, sale, credit, delivery, or price, including service charges,
reconnection charges and payment plan arrangements due to their
participation in the water assistance program.
4.WATER PROVIDER agrees not to discontinue water service for at least 30
days after receiving verification of payment from DWS. Examples of valid
water payment verifications will be available upon request from DWS.
5.WATER PROVIDER agrees to waive any security deposit billed to
households approved for the Water Program. This does not apply to
service initiation fees routinely charged by a WATER PROVIDER to both
renters and owners alike as a condition of service.
6.WATER PROVIDER agrees to reconnect the client within 24 hours upon
receiving verbal or written commitment of payment from DWS.
7.If a WATER PROVIDER is a utility regulated by the Public Service
Commission of Utah, a WATER PROVIDER will supply energy in
accordance with provisions of Utah residential Utility Service Regulation
R746-200, as adopted by the Public Service Commission of Utah.
8.A WATER PROVIDER will ensure that payment by DWS is credited toward
the household’s water and wastewater costs.
9.If the water assistance benefit was paid in error or if fraud is determined,
upon request, the WATER PROVIDER agrees to return the Water
Assistance Benefit to DWS.
B.DWS will include a list of eligible households and amounts paid on behalf of
households with each warrant paid to a WATER PROVIDER via the Water
Vendor Portal.
C.CREDIT BALANCES
1.If a household discontinues service with a WATER PROVIDER,the WATER
PROVIDER must return any water benefit credit remaining on the account
to DWS with the Return Funds to State Form.
a.If the household opens a new water utility account for a Utah
address, the WATER PROVIDER may transfer the remaining credit
balance directly to the new WATER PROVIDER without notifying
DWS.
b.a WATER PROVIDER may not return credit balances directly to the
client.
D.In the event a WATER PROVIDER erroneously returns funds to DWS, DWS
shall remit such funds to the WATER PROVIDER within 30 days after a
determination that such return was in error.
E.RELEASE OF INFORMATION:
1.The WATER PROVIDER named above is a Retail Water Provider who
represents and warrants that it is authorized to receive payment from
DWS on behalf of a customer determined by DWS under the Water
Assistance Guidelines to be an eligible Water Assistance applicant. a
WATER PROVIDER will, with reference to an eligible Water Assistance
applicant:
a.Upon verbal or written request from DWS, provide at no cost to DWS
the eligible Water Assistance applicant’s billing and usage history for
the previous twelve (12) months. A WATER PROVIDER will transmit
such billing history via electronic mail or facsimile by requested date
each year.
b.WATER PROVIDER agrees to provide relevant account information
including account balance, utility number, and a copy of recent utility
bills when requested by DWS.
State of Utah
Department of Workforce Services
Housing and Community Development Division
WATER ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
POLICY MANUAL
OCTOBER 2021
GENERAL PROVISIONS 1
Client Rights 1
Client Responsibilities 1
Authority of State Water Assistance Program Manager 1
Safeguard Protected Information 2
Confidential Information 2
Releasing Information to the Client 2
Releasing Information to Sources Other Than the Client 2
Complaints 3
Fair Hearings 3
Conflict of Interest 5
Zero Tolerance 6
PROGRAM STANDARDS 7
Opening and Closing Dates for Water Assistance Program 7
Eligibility Standards 7
Ineligible Residents 8
Eligibility Determination of a Household Containing an Ineligible Resident 8
Utah Residents - Length of Residency 9
Utah Tribal Residents 9
Eligible Households 9
Vulnerability 10
Social Security Numbers 11
Order of priority Groups for Assistance 12
Water Assistance Benefits and Categorical Eligibility 12
Water Supply VendorS - Security Deposits 13
Consumer Complaints against Utilities 14
Benefit refunds 14
Utility Company Programs 14
Allowable/Not Allowable Charges 14
INCOME ELIGIBILITY MONTH 15
Water Assistance Income Eligibility Month 15
Countable Household Income in the Income Eligibility Month 15
Income Deficit/Zero Income 15
Asset Standards 15
Countable Income and Other Exceptions During a State of Emergency or Public Health
Emergency 16
INCOME STANDARDS 17
Income 17
Unearned Income 17
Earned Income 18
Self-Employment Income 19
Income Exclusions 20
Income Disregards 21
Medical, Child Support, Alimony, and Target Group Qualified Deductions 21
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION 24
Application Types 24
Application Signatures 24
Acceptable Verification 25
Date of Application 25
Date of Payment 26
Internal Controls 26
PAYMENT CALCULATION 27
Water Assistance Benefit Calculation 27
Percent of Poverty 27
Water Burden 27
Target groups 28
Supplemental Payments 29
Table I – Water Assistance benefit calculation 29
TABLE II – federal poverty level 30
PROGRAM BENEFITS 31
Program Benefits 31
Forms of Water Assistance Payments 31
RECORDS AND BENEFIT MANAGEMENT 32
Case Records 32
Notification 32
Water Assistance Payments 32
Application, Documentation, and Payment Errors 32
Water Consumption Data Tracking 35
FRAUD 36
Overview 36
Procedures for Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 36
MONITORING 38
Overview 38
Monitoring Objectives 38
Pre-Award Risk Assessment 38
Guidelines for Agency Monitoring Reviews 39
Monitoring Records Retention 40
OUTREACH AND CONTINUED ACCESS TO ON-SITE APPLICATION 41
Outreach and Continued Access to On-site Application 41
FINANCIAL REPORTING 42
Local Water Assistance Office Budgets and Claims Submission 42
Budgets 42
Administrative Costs 43
Case Management Costs 43
Water Education 43
Process for Requesting Additional Funds 44
Online Claims Submission 44
GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION Water Assistance Policy Manual
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Water Assistance policies and procedures in this manual are rules for determining eligibility,
delivering benefits and administering the program.It is impossible to foresee all situations. Water
Assistance staff should use reason and good judgment in making decisions when rare or unusual
situations come up based on common sense and the best information available. In these situations,
document the rationale used to make the decision along with applicable policy manual references. The
Water Assistance program is funded by the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
and is referred to herein as the Water Assistance Program.
A.CLIENT RIGHTS
Any person living in the State of Utah has the right to apply or reapply for Water Assistance
assistance and is entitled to the following rights:
1.To receive reasonable assistance from agencies, if needed, to complete an application
including having an outreach worker come to his/her home upon permission.
2.To have a case worker clearly identify themselves.
3.To have confidential, personal information safeguarded.(See E. Confidential Information
below.)
4.To be notified in writing of any decisions affecting his/her case and to be provided with a
reason for denial.
5.To discuss his/her case with a supervisor.
6.To request a Fair Hearing in writing if he/she disagrees with any action taken on his/her case.
(See I. Fair Hearings below)
7.Access to the Water Assistance Policy Manual.
8.To receive one Water Assistance benefit per household per season if eligible.
9.To reapply if an application is denied any time prior to the end of the current Water
Assistance season.
B.CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Any person wishing to apply for water assistance is responsible for the following:
1.To complete and sign an application and submit it to the Water Assistance Office. If applying
through a local Water Assistance office or online,the application may be signed with an
electronic signature. The applicant must acknowledge that they have read the disclaimer
and agree with it.
2.To provide complete and accurate information and requested verifications in order to
determine eligibility.
3.To immediately report any address changes while he/she is under moratorium protection.
(See MORATORIUM SECTION below.)
4.To repay the State of Utah any overpayment of Water Assistance assistance if required.
C.AUTHORITY OF STATE WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MANAGER
The State Water Assistance Program Manager or designee will make policy decisions when
situations arise that are not specifically covered in the Water Assistance Policy Manual. These
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decisions and the person making them must be noted in the policy manual.The State Water
Assistance Program Manager has sole authority to make policy exceptions that do not contradict
federal LIHWAP regulations.
D.SAFEGUARD PROTECTED INFORMATION
The Water Assistance Program must safeguard client information. Strict rules exist for the
treatment of data from the Income Eligibility Verification System for TANF (Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families), Medicaid and food stamp clients.Information kept in the case record, in the
computer system (eREP), Department of Workforce Services Information sharing systems (i.e.,
eVerifs), or anywhere else, cannot be shared except as described in Sections E, F and G. Any
person who fails to safeguard information is subject to both civil and criminal penalties and
termination from employment in the Water Assistance program.
E.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Workers will have access to confidential information.All Water Assistance client records are
considered confidential and are open only to State and local agency personnel carrying out
eligibility and audit functions. Such information cannot be shared with unauthorized personnel.
Private/Non-Public information includes the following:
1.Social Security number
2.Birth date
3.Home phone number
4.Home address
5.Health records
6.Income information
7.Citizenship
8.Veteran and Disability status
9.The name of a person who has disclosed information about a household without the
household's knowledge
10.Any data regarding the nature or status of a pending criminal prosecution
F.RELEASING INFORMATION TO THE CLIENT
1.Information that can be released to the client:
Upon presentation of government issued photo identification,the client may view and copy
anything to do with the case record unless it has been obtained from a third party. The client
or their representative cannot remove the client file from the Water Assistance office.
2.Information that cannot be released to the client:
Information obtained from third-party sources (i.e.,eVerifs, CUBS, anonymous reports, etc.)
cannot be released to the client or representative.
G.RELEASING INFORMATION TO SOURCES OTHER THAN THE CLIENT
1.If the client names an authorized representative in writing, case record information may be
released to that person as if he/she were the client.Written authorization must be signed in
the presence of a Water Assistance worker or must be notarized. Anything mailed by the
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Water Assistance Program will be mailed to the client’s address of record unless the client
provides a reasonable explanation of an alternate address.
2.Information about a Water Assistance or Moratorium client can be released only when that
information is to be used in the following ways:
a)Administration or enforcement of the Water Assistance or Moratorium Programs.
b)Administration or enforcement of any means-tested methods program.
c)Audit or review of expenditures in connection with the Water Assistance or Moratorium
Programs.
d)Criminal or civil proceedings connected with the administration of the Water Assistance
or Moratorium Programs.
e)When an outside source subpoenas a file. The State Water Assistance Program Manager
must be contacted immediately so legal counsel can be consulted.
f)In the event of an emergency. (The State Water Assistance Program Manager or his/her
designee is responsible to decide if an emergency actually exists and may give a
supervisor permission to release the information prior to obtaining the client's
permission. The client must be informed as soon as possible. Details about the nature of
the emergency must be documented in eREP.)
3.Who information can be released to:
The Water Assistance Program can release case record information to an authorized outside
source that safeguards the case record information on clients. This includes community
groups who have written internal confidentiality policies.
4.Who information cannot be released to:
a)Anyone requesting information for commercial or political reasons.
b)Any outside source for any reason not previously listed.
c)The general public. There are no provisions for taxpayers to see Water Assistance or
Moratorium client files.
H.COMPLAINTS
The client may make a complaint in person, by phone,or in writing. The complaint can be taken
in the local office or be referred to the State Water Assistance Program Manager or his/her
designee. A response to a complaint will be provided in person, by phone, or in writing.
I.FAIR HEARINGS
The client has the legal right to ask for a Fair Hearing any time he/she does not agree with an
action taken on his/her Water Assistance case. The client has the right to have the policy and
the action explained to him/her upon request, and to speak directly with a supervisor and/or a
member of the State Water Assistance Program staff.If a client wants to apply for a Fair Hearing,
the following conditions will apply:
1.The client must request a Fair Hearing in writing within 60 days of the effective date of the
case action with which he/she disagrees.
2.Requests must be submitted to the local or State Water Assistance Office or mailed to the
Division of Adjudication, P. O. Box 45244, Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0244.
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3.The Hearing Examiner must inform the client and the State Water Assistance Office about
the time, date, place, and reason for the hearing.This notice should be mailed at least 10
days prior to the hearing.
4. The client may ask for a postponement of the scheduled hearing. This postponement cannot
exceed a total of 30 days. Postponement of the scheduled hearing will not be granted
beyond the 30 days for any reason.
5. Legal counsel will be provided for the Water Assistance Office by the Utah Department of
Workforce Services Legal Division.
6.Fair Hearings are not open to the public. The only parties that may attend are the Hearing
Examiner, representatives and witnesses for the State Water Assistance Program, and
representatives, witnesses, friends, and relatives of the client. The Hearing Examiner may
limit the number of people at a hearing if there is not sufficient room for everyone wishing to
attend.
7.What happens during a Fair Hearing:
The Hearing Examiner conducts the hearing informally.All parties will have the opportunity
to tell their side without undue interference. They may also examine, question, or refute any
testimony or evidence. All parties may confront and cross-examine witnesses. All evidence
must be pertinent and acceptable. Some examples are:
a)Papers signed or completed by the client.
b)Recent official or business documents that verify current facts in the case.
c)Personal testimonies from a person having first-hand knowledge of the case. The person
can testify only as to what he/she knows or has observed.He/she cannot testify as to
what someone else told him.
d)Signed statements by persons willing to testify at a hearing.
8.Written statements submitted after the hearing to be considered in the decision:
a)If any written statements from an outside party are sent to the Hearing Examiner after
the hearing, a copy must be sent to the client and his/her representative at the same
time. The client has five (5) working days to reply,and his/her reply must be in writing.
b)If the client or his/her representative sends any written statements to the Hearing
Examiner after the hearing, they must send the Water Assistance Office a copy at the
same time. The Water Assistance Office has five (5)working days to reply and it must
reply in writing.
c)If more facts are found in his/her process, the Hearing Examiner will call all parties back
for another hearing.
9.Fair Hearing decisions:
a)The Hearing Examiner must issue a written decision within 60 days of the date of the
hearing request. However, if the client received a postponement, the 60-day time limit
starts at the end of the postponement period.
b)The Hearing Examiner must send a copy of the decision to the State Water Assistance
Program Manager or designee, the client, and the client's authorized representative. The
decision must be based on more than just hearsay evidence.The written decision must
include:
i.The evidence that was presented.
ii.Findings of fact based on the evidence.
iii.Laws and rules upon which the decision was based.
iv.Reasons such laws and rules apply to these facts and result in this decision.
v.The client's right to appeal and the potential for free legal help.
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10.When a hearing decision is received:
a)The Water Assistance Office must comply within ten (10) days of a hearing decision. A
hearing decision is binding on both the state and local Water Assistance offices.
b)The State Water Assistance Program Manager, or his/her designee, must review the case
within thirty (30) days to make sure the action has been taken.
c)The State Water Assistance Office will also look at corrective action if a decision indicates
a statewide problem.
11.Appealing a decision
a)The Water Assistance office can appeal a hearing decision only by filing a petition in
District Court within 30 days of a hearing decision.
b)The client can appeal a hearing decision to the Division of Adjudication or to the District
Court within 30 days of a hearing decision.
12.Holding records of hearing decisions and who can see them
a)The Division of Adjudication keeps a record of the hearing request, the content of the
hearing, and the hearing decision. These detailed records are safeguarded. They are
available under the same conditions as any other eREP information.
b)The Division of Adjudication also keeps summary records of hearing decisions. Specific
clients cannot be identified in the summaries, as these are available to the public.
J.CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Anyone employed by the Water Assistance Program may not approve a Water Assistance
application for a relative, friend, or self (exception for some rural areas is outlined below). Water
Assistance workers have the right to apply for and receive Water Assistance assistance, but the
application must be taken by the Water Assistance Supervisor and edited by a member of the
State Water Assistance Program staff with whom there is no conflict of interest. To prevent any
perceived conflict of interest, if a relative or someone known by a Water Assistance worker
applies for water assistance, the water assistance application must be approved by an unrelated
Water Assistance worker, with the following exception:
1.If a Water Assistance intake worker receives an application from a relative for Water
Assistance benefits in a rural service area where no other worker is available, he/she must do
the following:
a)Notify his/her supervisor immediately.
b)The supervisor must approve or deny the employee to access the case and process the
Water Assistance application.
c)If approved by the supervisor, the employee will enter the information into eREP along
with any supporting documentation and note the relationship with the applicant and the
approval from the supervisor.
d)The initial intake will then be forwarded to an editor in a separate office to determine
eligibility.
e)A violation of conflict of interest can lead to immediate termination from DWS programs.
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K.ZERO TOLERANCE
Anyone working in the Water Assistance Program who accesses, compiles, distributes, discloses,
alters, destroys, removes, reproduces, or misuses confidential department information without a
legitimate business purpose will be discharged. With the exception of Water Assistance intake in
rural offices, there is never a legitimate business purpose for working on a case or accessing
records for oneself, a family member, friend, close acquaintance, or anyone who could be
perceived to create a conflict of interest. A worker who is aware or suspicious of a violation of
this policy is obligated to report it to his/her or supervisor. In case of inadvertent access, notify a
supervisor immediately. There is zero tolerance for violation of this policy. Violation of Zero
Tolerance Policy will result in termination from DWS programs.
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PROGRAM STANDARDS
A.OPENING AND CLOSING DATES FOR WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Water Assistance Program year begins October 1st and ends the following September 30th of
each year or when federal LIHWAP funds are exhausted,whichever comes first. The Water
Assistance Program conducts outreach during the month of October. Outreach and application
processing in October includes elderly, disabled,and households with children under six years of
age. Applications for the general public will be processed beginning November 1st of each year.
Applications taken on or before the program closing date will be processed. If funds are
exhausted before all applications are processed, notice of non-payment will be sent to those
households whose applications could not be processed.
B.ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
Benefits are available to all eligible Utah residents regardless of race, religion, national origin,
sex, age, or political belief. Utah households that meet the following three points of eligibility
are eligible for LIHWA{/Water Assistance benefits:
1.Total household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level after allowable
deductions.
2.The household is “vulnerable,”meaning they are responsible (either directly or indirectly) for
paying their home water costs. This could include drinking water, wastewater, storm water
or groundwater.
3.The household has at least one person who is a U.S.citizen or a “qualified non-citizen.” To be
eligible for Water Assistance assistance, a person must be a U.S. born citizen, a naturalized
citizen, or qualified non-citizen as documented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS). Ineligible residents are listed below in PROGRAM STANDARDS, Section C.
INELIGIBLE RESIDENTS.
a)Individuals from these U. S. Territories are U.S.citizens and are eligible for Water
Assistance assistance:
Guam
American Samoa
Northern Marianas Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
b)Any of the following documents are proof of naturalized citizenship or qualified resident
status. Examples of most of these documents may be viewed in the U. S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement 11/2011 “Guide to Selected U.S. Travel and Identity
Documents”—page numbers referenced if available.
i.A current U.S. Passport—p.2
ii.A valid Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550)—p.7
iii.A Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)—p.10-12. (Expired is acceptable)
iv.A valid Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)—p.13 only if it is one of the
following categories: A03, A04, A05, A10, C11, C25,RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5.
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v.A valid Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94)—p.20 only if the Customs and Border
Protection endorsement stamp is marked with one of the following classes: I-551,
203A7, 207, 208, 212D5, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5.
vi.A valid Approval Notice (Form I-797A)—p.21 only if issued with one of the following
classes: I-551, 203A7, 207, 208, or 212D5.
c)Special Classes of Immigrants: Some immigrants have been granted special status and
may not have the documents listed above. These could include Asylees, Cuban or Haitian
entrants, Battered Alien Spouses, Trafficking Victims,Amerasians, and certain immigrants
from Iraq and Afghanistan. If a client claims special status as part of one of these groups
contact the state office for assistance determining necessary documentation.
C.INELIGIBLE RESIDENTS
1.Persons ineligible to participate in the Water Assistance Program are:
a)Persons who hold an USCIS I-94 who are admitted as temporary entrants (such as
students, visitors, tourists, diplomats, etc.).
b)Non-citizens who have none of the documents listed in PROGRAM STANDARDS, Section
B. ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS, 3. b) of the Water Assistance Policy Manual.
c)Persons possessing an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are not
considered legal residents. An ITIN is issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to
individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do
not have, and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number issued by the Social
Security Administration. The ITIN is for tax purposes only, and may be used if an
individual is listed as an applicant, dependent, or spouse on a U.S. Tax form.
d)Immigrants from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Micronesia are not eligible for Water
Assistance or any other federal benefit unless they have one of the documents listed in
PROGRAM STANDARDS, Section B. ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS,3. b) of the Water Assistance
Policy Manual. The U.S. treaty with the Marshall Islands,Palau,and Micronesia that gives
special privileges does not allow access to benefits.Contact USCIS to apply for a
Permanent Resident card.
D.ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION OF A HOUSEHOLD CONTAINING AN INELIGIBLE RESIDENT
1.Verify that the household is vulnerable to home water costs.
2.Count the income of all household members, including the ineligible resident.
3.Allow the 20% disregard on the earned income of all household members, including the
ineligible resident.
4.Allow an eligible deduction for medical payments and child support payments of all
household members, including the ineligible resident.
5.Do not count ineligible residents in determining the total household size, or to determine the
poverty level for household size; however, all income must be counted.Example:A
household has seven members, two of which are ineligible residents. All members’ income is
counted, but the poverty table is only used for a household size of five, and the total
household size is counted as five.
6.The application should be put in the name of one of the eligible adult household members,
unless the following conditions apply:
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a)If all the adults in the household are undocumented, open the water assistance case
using the adult ’s name and leave the social security number field blank. The primary
applicant must be at least 18 or emancipated.
b)If needed, call the State Water Assistance Office for instructions on a case-by-case basis.
7.Target group credit will not be given for ineligible residents.
E.UTAH RESIDENTS - LENGTH OF RESIDENCY
Only Utah residents with a current physical address in Utah are eligible. There is no length of
residency requirement in the State of Utah.
F.UTAH TRIBAL RESIDENTS
Members of Utah’s five Native American Tribes may apply at the Water Assistance agency in
their area, or may apply directly through their local tribal program, if available. They cannot,
however, apply at both offices and cannot receive assistance from both programs in the same
program year. Local Water Assistance offices must attempt to verify that tribal members have
not received tribal water assistance prior to applying for water assistance and document in case
notes in eREP. If it is identified that a customer received a benefit from their local tribal water
program and the State of Utah Water Assistance Program in the same program year, the State
Water Assistance Office will contact the utility vendor to recoup the duplicate payment. If the
State Water Assistance Office is unable to recoup the duplicate payment from the utility vendor,
they will contact the customer to recoup the duplicate payment.
G.ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS
1.What is an Eligible Household
a)An eligible household is any individual or group of individuals who are living together
under one roof and sharing a single water source.This includes, but is not limited to, a
person or persons who live together as one economic unit for whom residential water is
customarily purchased in common, or as separate economic units (e.g., roommates)
sharing the cost of water, or who make undesignated payments for water in the form of
rent. Eligibility is based on the situation that exists on the date of application.
b)The applicant must be living in the residence on the day of application.
c)Household members need not be related.
d)Multiple family dwellings (duplexes, apartment buildings,etc.) are considered separate
households.
2.One Water Assistance Benefit Per Program Year
a)A household member can receive water assistance benefits only once during any
program year. If an applicant household contains anyone who has already received a
water assistance benefit in any other household during the program year, the Water
Assistance application will be DENIED. An exception can be made if custody of a minor
child is in question. An entire household does not have to be denied if it claims a minor
child that has already been claimed as part of another household; however, the child can
only count once per program year.
3.Age and Emancipation
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a)Household members are considered adults if they are 18 years of age or older or are
emancipated. A child can be emancipated (considered an adult) by age, marriage, or
court order.
4.Temporary Household Guests
a)A temporary guest is defined as someone who has resided in the household less than
three consecutive months and who the applicant certifies will be in the home less than
three consecutive months.
b)Temporary guests are not to be included on the application.They are not counted as a
member of the household or as part of the income calculations.If an applicant wishes to
count a temporary guest as a part of the household,the applicant must wait and apply
after the guest has reached the three-month requirement.If a person resides or is
expected to reside in the household more than three consecutive months, that person
should be considered as any other household member.
5.Length of Time in Household
a)If a household member is absent from the home for more than three consecutive months
that person is not counted as part of the household.
b)If there is a question on the part of the local Water Assistance office as to the status of
any household member the local Water Assistance office may require address
documentation or a collateral contact. This could be in the form of a note or statement
from a neighbor, friend, or relative as to the living situation of the person(s) in question.
H.VULNERABILITY
An eligible household is considered vulnerable if it is responsible for home water costs either
directly or indirectly.
1.Households Considered Responsible for Home Water Costs:
a)Households that are presently paying water costs directly to a water company on
currently active accounts. A copy of the water bill must be uploaded into Content
Navigator in eRep.
b)Households that are currently paying water costs indirectly through rent.
i.A copy of the Lease Agreement or Landlord Statement Form must be in eREP.
ii.A copy of the bill in the landlord’s name must also be provided and uploaded into
Content Navigator.
iii.The worker must make a note in eRep regarding this situation as payments can not be
made directly to a household.
2.Households NOT Considered Responsible for Home Water Costs:
a)Persons found living in the following places or circumstances on the date of application
ARE NOT eligible (unless the situation is temporary and they meet the requirements
listed in 1 a or b above):
i.Nursing homes
ii.Hospitals
iii.Skilled Nursing Facilities
iv.Rehabilitation Centers
b)Persons found living in the following places or circumstances on the date of application
ARE NOT eligible:
i.Alcoholism and Drug Treatment Centers
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ii.Prisons and Jails
iii.Group homes administered under a contract with a governmental unit or
administered by a government unit
iv.Households not connected to a Water Assistance source (a wood fireplace or
stove is considered a Water Assistance source)
v.If living in a motor home, trailer, or fifth wheel with an electrical source
connected to a residence, the occupants are considered part of the permanent
household residence.
vi.Automobiles
vii.Tents
3.Subsidized Housing:
Housing or utility subsidies are NOT counted as income.A household living in government
subsidized (federal, state, or local) housing pays an amount for rent based on a percentage of
the household income. In order for a household living in government subsidized housing to
be considered vulnerable and, thus, eligible for the Water Assistance Program, they must pay
a utility bill for water costs directly to a utility provider. If the water bill is in the name of the
landlord or property management agency, the client may provide acceptable documentation
(e.g., Lease Agreement, billing, or master meter statement)to show that they are
responsible for the water charges or in addition to the subsidized rent.
I.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
1.Social Security Cards
Each household member must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN). Social Security
numbers are required for all household members. If eRep is unable to validate the SSN to
match the given name of a household member, a SSN card (or another acceptable document
listed below) must be provided for that household member. An exception may be made for
infants under twelve (12) months old if they have a valid birth certificate and for children
adopted within the past twelve (12) months if legal proof of adoption is presented. There are
four ways to provide a correct SSN. The client may submit one of these documents:
a)An official Social Security card.
b)Other official documents from Social Security Administration (SSA) such as SSA or SSI
award letters and SSA or SSI checks.
c)An SSA receipt (Form 5028 or 2880) on which the SSA lists the SSN for that person. If SSA
does not write the number on the receipt, request any other official document with the
number on it along with the receipt.
d)Other official documents including Veterans Administration cards, eVerifs printout for the
individual, W-2. Exceptions must be approved by the State Water Assistance Office.
2.If the verification listed above shows a social security number with a claim letter/number at
the end, that letter/number must be one of the combinations listed below:
A M M1 T TA HA J1 J2 J3 J4
Any other combination means that the Social Security number does not belong to the client
whose name is on the Medicare card, award letter,or check.
3.SSNs must:
a)Have 9 digits, appear to be a plausible SSN (Not 000-00-0000 for example)
b)Not conflict with another SSN in eREP
c)Not be impossible—one that has not yet been assigned by SSA
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d)Be divided as follows:
i.Area number = first 3 digits
ii.Group number = 4th and 5th digits
iii.Serial number = last 4 digits
4.Here are examples of SSNs that are impossible:
Area Number Group Number Serial Number
000
666
900 to 999
00
0000
J.ORDER OF PRIORITY GROUPS FOR ASSISTANCE
There are three priority groups for the Water Assistance Program.
1. Households that have been shut off due to arrearages/fees
2. Households that have been issued a shut off notice and are in danger of losing their water
3. Households that need assistance paying their current water bill
The first six months of the season will prioritize groups 1 and 2 for assistance. The State Water
Assistance Office will determine during that period when to begin accepting applications for
group 3 depending on available funding.
The month of October will be dedicated for outreach to vulnerable households with a member
who is 60 years old or older, disabled, or under 6 years old AND meets the criteria for groups 1
and 2.
K.WATER ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AND CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY
A household may only receive one water benefit within the season regardless of the priority
group they fall in.
1.If a household is eligible for the HEAT program, they may be categorically eligible for water
assistance. This means that all verifications used to determine eligibility for the HEAT
program may and should be used to determine eligibility for water.
2.A copy of the water bill must be supplied by the customer and uploaded into eRep.
3.If a customer is paying for water as part of their rent, the worker must verify the situation
with the landlord.
a)The customer is responsible for obtaining a copy of the water bill from the landlord.
b)The worker may also contact the landlord for a copy if the landlord refuses to supply one
to the renter.
c)If we are unable to obtain a copy of the water bill,the application must be denied.
4.Payments must be made directly to a water company.If a customer provides a bill for a
company that is not known to eRep, contact the State Water Assistance Office promptly to
contact the water company for a vendor agreement.
5.Water assistance includes the following services:
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a)drinking water
b)wastewater
c)groundwater
d)stormwater
6.Water benefits may be paid to multiple vendors if the water type is billed by separate
vendors.
7.A household only needs to be in danger of disconnection (shut off notice or lien action) or
have been disconnected from one water type in order to be considered part of priority
groups 1 or 2.
a)For example, if a household’s drinking water supply has been shut off, but they also pay
wastewater to a different vendor and it is in good standing, the agency may pay all of the
water bills and fees associated with the household’s water needs including the
wastewater bill.
8.Arrearages and fees may be paid for priority groups 1 and 2.
a)If a household has a shut off notice or lien on the property due to arrearages and fees or
the household’s water has been shut off, the agency must obtain all water bills to verify
amounts of arrearages and fees including reconnection fees, late fees, interests, lien
removal fees, etc.
9.All fees associated with a single vendor must be added together and one payment made per
vendor in eRep.
10.For Priority groups 1 and 2, the benefit amounts paid to the vendor must not create a credit
on the household’s account. The benefits should pay for exactly the amount owed including
all bill amounts, fees, and arrearages in order to have the household’s water remain on or
reconnected.
11.If the local office determines that a household’s water has been disconnected or is in danger
of being disconnected (priority groups 1 and 2) and the household is eligible to receive water
assistance, the following procedures must be followed:
a)Gather all bill data including amounts of arrearages and fees and enter all evidence into
eRep for the exact amounts owed per vendor.
b)A credit can not be created on a client ’s account for priority groups 1 and 2.
12. If the household falls into priority group 3 and the State Water Assistance Office has opened
the program to serve priority group 3, then the following procedure must be followed:
a)Enter all evidence into eRep pertaining to the customer ’s water bill. eRep will use the
benefit matrix to calculate the appropriate benefit amount based on income and water
burden.
b)If the customer pays water bills to multiple vendors for drinking water, wastewater, storm
water, or groundwater services, the customer must identify how they would like the
benefit split. They may choose to split between vendors in 25% increments. Total split
must equal 100%.
L.WATER SUPPLY VENDORS - SECURITY DEPOSITS
1.Public Service Commission (PSC) regulated utilities
a)Monies received by a regulated utility from third-party sources (such as Water Assistance
or similar programs) shall not be applied to the security deposit, but shall be applied only
to the cost of water services.
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b)A PSC regulated utility is required to waive the security deposit requirement for all
moratorium clients during the period of the moratorium. They are also required to waive
the security deposit for Water Assistance customers for the period of the moratorium.
2.Non-regulated utilities
a)The security deposit policy for a non-regulated utility is set by the local governing board
such as the city council, the company owner, or other policy board.
3.If the water company has signed a Water Assistance contract, the company agrees to waive
any security deposit billed to households for the Water Assistance Program. This does not
apply to service initiation fees that are routinely charged as a condition of service.
M.CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AGAINST UTILITIES
1.Public Service Commission regulated utilities
Consumer complaints against a PSC regulated utility should be referred to the Public Service
Commission at 801-530-7622, or toll free at 1-800-874-0904.
2.Non-regulated utilities
Consumer complaints against a non-regulated utility should be referred directly to the
individual utility company.
N.BENEFIT REFUNDS
1.A refund occurs when a water assistance benefit was paid, but the water account was
subsequently closed leaving a credit balance on the account.
2.If a household discontinues service with a vendor,the vendor may forward to the new
vendor any credit balance remaining on the account as long as the new utility account is in
the name of the water assistance client or a water assistance household member and the
new service address is located in Utah. The client must furnish the name and address of the
new vendor together with his/her account number within six months after termination of
service.
3.If the vendor is unable to forward the funds to the new vendor, the refund should be
returned to the State Water Assistance Program. The client may contact their local Water
Assistance agency and request that the credit balance be forwarded to their new water
utility vendor as long as the new water account is in the name of the Water Assistance client
or a Water Assistance household member and the new service address is located in Utah.
The client must furnish the name and address of the new vendor together with his/her
account number within six months of termination of service.
O.UTILITY COMPANY PROGRAMS
Any utility vendor programs which benefit the qualifying population can be evaluated and
counted as leveraged funds. This may include utility company fee waivers, discounts, deposit
waivers, arrearage forgiveness and/or the value of any other household benefit provided.
P.ALLOWABLE/NOT ALLOWABLE CHARGES
Sewer, garbage, and other bill charges may be allowable only if they are required as part of the
water portion of the vendor bill to keep the water source to the household.
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INCOME ELIGIBILITY MONTH
A.WATER ASSISTANCE INCOME ELIGIBILITY MONTH
1.The “Income Eligibility Month” is the month prior to the date of application entered into
eREP. (See ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SECTION, E.Date of Application, for the date of
application to be entered into eREP for each application type.)
2.All countable income for the applicant household will be used to determine the water
assistance payment. If the client does not verify ALL income received by current household
members in the income eligibility month, the application will be denied.
3.To verify countable income in the income eligibility month, documentation that represents
the actual income received will be used.
B.COUNTABLE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY MONTH
1.Subtract all verified medical, child support, and alimony payments from the monthly income
amount.
2.In calculating income,DO NOT round any amounts.Use actual amounts for all calculations
including the total income.
3.Income will be counted as received at the time: a)it is automatically deposited into a
financial institution, or b) it is dated.
4.Use the income (after adjustments for the 20% earned income disregard, the medical
deduction and the child support/alimony paid deduction)to compute the household’s Water
Assistance benefit as per the Water Assistance Benefit Formula. If income is less than zero,
enter zero.
5.Terminated income is treated like all other income.
C.INCOME DEFICIT/ZERO INCOME
1.When a household claims little or no income, the water assistance worker will need to ask
them how they are meeting their expenses, and note their response in eREP.
2.An Income Deficit Statement must be completed by each adult or each couple in the
household. If additional documentation is required to verify income, the client will be given
a list of required documents and will have ten (10)days from that date to return the needed
verifications or the case will be denied.
3.Any adult reporting zero (0) income may be asked to complete an Income Deficit Statement.
D.ASSET STANDARDS
The value of any household assets, either real or personal property, is not considered when
determining eligibility for the Water Assistance Program.Payments received or drawn down
from assets on a regular basis will be counted as income (e.g., reverse mortgages or withdrawals
from accounts).
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E.COUNTABLE INCOME AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
A state of emergency or public health emergency is any situation of danger or disaster in which
normal government operations are limited or suspended in order to address the emergency and
regain control of normal operations.
If a state of emergency or public health emergency is declared within the state, county, or city
where Water Assistance applications are being received,point-in-time income will be accepted.
The following income verification exceptions may be made by the local Water Assistance agency:
1.Unemployment Benefits:
a)Count all projected unemployment benefits to be received in the month of application.
b)All temporary supplements to unemployment benefits must be disregarded.
2.Income deficit/zero income:
a)An income deficit or zero income statement may be accepted through email.
b)An acceptable verification must include a client statement in the body of an email, or a
filled out pdf form of the income deficit statement,or a clear picture of the filled out
paper form uploaded and attached to the email.
c)If using a client statement in the body of an email,the email must include all of the
applicable information from the income deficit form.
d)The Water Assistance worker must document in case notes the state of emergency or
public health emergency and which verification method is being accepted.
3.Self-employment income:
a)An agency may forgo gathering income from the previous 12 months as an income
estimate.
b)Any income received in the month of application must be counted on the application.
c)Self-declared income projections for the application month is acceptable verification.
4.Lay-offs/reduction in income:
a)An agency must verify that the individual is no longer employed and that the prior
month’s income has been terminated.
b)Any income received in the month of application must be counted on the application.
c)All other sources of income must be accounted for.
d)Telephone verification via collateral contact to the employer is an acceptable method of
verification and must be documented in case notes.Case notes will include the date of
contact, name and title of the person contacted, and the date income was terminated.
i.If the employer cannot be reached, a customer statement is acceptable verification.
5.Application signatures:
a)Signatures may be waived for applications conducted by telephone/over the phone;
however, the Water Assistance worker must read the declaration from the Water
Assistance application over the phone and the client must provide a voice signature over
the phone to certify that the information provided is true and accurate.
b)When a telephone/over the phone application is taken,the worker must document in
case notes that the client responded in the affirmative to the declaration and asked to
sign the application verbally.
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INCOME STANDARDS
A.INCOME
1.For Water Assistance cases, the local Water Assistance office shall determine the net income
of the household received in the income eligibility month. (See INCOME ELIGIBILITY MONTH
SECTION, A1 Water Assistance Income Eligibility Month).
a)Net income is gross income minus exclusions, disregards,and deductions. (See INCOME
STANDARDS SECTION, E. Income Exclusions, F. Income Disregards, and G. Medical, Child
Support, Alimony, and Target Group Qualified Deductions.)
b)This amount must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level for the household
size. Verification of income must be maintained in eREP.
c)Income that is received on a “regular ” basis (i.e.,quarterly, monthly, bi-weekly, etc.) is
considered countable.
2.Any information reviewed in eVerifs related to income including unemployment insurance,
General Assistance benefits, and child support benefits must be accounted for as unearned
income.
a)TANF Assistance is not countable as income for water assistance.
3.Social Security income amount to be reported (Social Security Retirement; Supplemental
Security Income [SSI]; Social Security Disability Insurance [SSDI or SSD]; Retirement,
Survivors, and Disability Insurance [RSDI]):
a)Workers must use the actual amount of Social Security income received in the income
eligibility month, except as noted in 3 b below.
i.If an overpayment is being deducted from a client ’s monthly Social Security
payment, the worker must count the actual amount the client received as
unearned income.
ii.If a client provides a bank statement showing their Social Security deposit for the
income eligibility month, the worker may accept that as proof of Social Security
unearned income.
b)If a client receives two Social Security payments in a month, one at the beginning and
one at the end of the month due to a holiday or the pay date falling on a weekend, the
unearned income amount must be applied to the month it was intended for. Example: A
client receives a payment on 12/1 for December and another payment on 12/29 for
January because 1/1 is a holiday. Count the amount received on 12/29 toward January
unearned income.
B.UNEARNED INCOME
Unearned income is money received by an individual for which he/she does not incur costs
related to “going to work.” Unearned income includes but is not limited to the following:
1.Pensions and annuities such as Railroad Retirement,Social Security Retirement, Veterans
Assistance, Civil Service.
2.Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
3.Disability benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Workers Compensation,
mortgage insurance, paycheck insurance.
4.Unemployment Compensation.
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5.Strike or union benefits.
6.Veterans Administration Benefits (VA).
7.Child support or payments made in lieu of child support (e.g., rent, car payment, mortgage
payment, etc.).
a)If there is reason to believe that the question of child support should be addressed (e.g.,
a single-parent household with one or more children under the age of 18 living in the
household), worker must address child support as possible unearned income. You may
use the following website to verify child support:
https://ors.utah.gov/housingverification.html or the HCD-884 Child Support/Alimony
Statement Form.
8.Alimony, or payments made in lieu of alimony (e.g.,rent, car payment, mortgage payment,
etc.).
9.Veterans Educational Assistance intended for family members of the student. (The student's
portion is exempt.)
10.Trust payments, withdrawals, and/or dividends received on a regular basis.
11.Money from sales contracts and mortgages.
12.Personal injury settlements.
13.Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), Family
Employment Program (FEP), and Transitional Cash Assistance,or other financial payments
made by the Department of Workforce Services or other agencies.
14.Emergency Work Program (EWP) Work allowances (including WEAT).
15.Foster care payments.
a)The household may choose to count foster children in the household. If they are counted
then the stipend for the children, received in the income eligibility month, is counted as
household income.
16.Rent amount when a client works for rent.
17.Rental Property Income. If the client also manages the property but does not live in the
property, the income is earned. (See Item D Self Employment Income below.) Call the State
Water Assistance Office for clarification if you have questions.
18.401K payments.
19.Retirement income.
20.Payments received or drawn down from assets (e.g.,reverse mortgages or withdrawals from
accounts).
21.Gifts received, or payments made on client’s behalf,on a regular basis.
C.EARNED INCOME
Earned income is income in cash or in-kind received by an individual for which a service is
performed. Earned income includes but is not limited to the following:
1.Wages, including military base pay.
2.Salaries.
3.Commissions.
4.Monies from self-employment, including babysitting.
5.Tips and gratuities.
6.Sale of livestock and poultry.
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7.Military payments to cover Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) and Basic Allowance for
Subsistence (BAS).
8.Money the employee chooses to have withheld for benefit plans such as Health Savings
Accounts (HSAs), Flex Plans, and Cafeteria Plans.(Check the pay stubs to determine if these
amounts are already included in the gross pay amount).
9.Income from rental property if the client manages the property but does not live there.
D.SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME
A self-employed person actively earns income directly from his/her own business, trade, or
profession, rather than as a salary or wages from an employer. A self-employed person will use
the estimated monthly income from last year to determine eligibility for Water Assistance.
Estimated Monthly Income can be determined in one of two ways:
1.Previous Year ’s Federal Tax Return
a)The preferred option is to use the previous year's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040
Schedule 1 (Additional Income and Adjustments to Income)to determine a
self-employed person's income when applying for Water Assistance. The supervisor can
choose to require the applicant to file their previous year ’s tax return prior to applying
for Water Assistance benefits. Add Line 3 (business income) + Line 5 (rental real estate,
royalties, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, etc.)+ Line 6 (farm income) from IRS 1040
Schedule 1 to get total self-employment income. Divide by 12 to determine estimated
monthly income. If the amount is less than zero,enter zero as estimated monthly
income. Subtract the 20% disregard from estimated monthly income, then subtract any
eligible medical expenses, alimony, or child support paid during the income eligibility
month to determine eligibility. If the amount is less than zero, enter zero.
2.Self-Employment Income Worksheet (DWS-HCD 877)
a)The client is responsible to fill out the Self-Employment Income Worksheet (DWS-HCD
877) in its entirety. The total net income for the year is divided by 12 to determine the
estimated monthly income. (If documentation shows that the business is less than a year
old, divide total net income by the number of months the business has been operating to
determine estimated monthly income.) If the amount is less than zero, enter zero as
estimated monthly income.Use the estimated monthly income to calculate the 20%
disregard. Subtract the 20% disregard then subtract any eligible medical expenses,
alimony, or child support paid during the income eligibility month to determine eligibility.
If the amount is less than zero, enter zero. When the Self-Employment Income
Worksheet is used, IRS Form 8821 may be completed and signed for each adult
household member and for each business owned by the household members. The local
Water Assistance office may request a copy of the client's IRS tax transcripts if they deem
it necessary for verification.
3.Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction
a)Use line 16 of the 1040 Schedule 1 and divide by 12 for the monthly medical deduction
amount for self- employed clients.
4.Income from Odd Jobs
a)If a Water Assistance worker determines that a client earns income from odd jobs rather
than from his or her own business, the client can provide a list of income and sources for
the relevant month. Additional verification may be required.
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E.INCOME EXCLUSIONS
Certain kinds of income or benefits are excluded from being counted as income when
determining Water Assistance eligibility. Excluded income includes, but is not limited to, the
following:
1.Earned income of a child 18 years or younger who is enrolled as a K-12 student. Worker
must note in eREP.
2.Funds that are not paid on a regular basis. Examples of this would include a Christmas
bonus, tax refund, and lump sum severance pay.
3.Reimbursements for expenses directly related to employment,training, schooling, and
volunteer activities.
4.Reimbursements for other expenses incurred, such as medical expenses.
5.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (food stamps).
6.Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,Infants and Children benefits (WIC).
7.Federal student aid.
8.Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) also known as the Family Employment
Program (FEP) in Utah.
9.Bona fide loans of money that must be repaid by the client. Executed loan documents and
repayment schedule may be required.
10.Compensation paid to individual volunteers under the Retired Senior Volunteers Program
(including Green Thumb) and the Foster Grandparent Program established under the Older
Americans Act of 1965.
11.Incentive and training expenses paid by self-sufficiency programs.
12.Earned Income Tax Credit refunded to the household.
13.Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) or equivalent youth work experience.
14.Value of Food Stamp benefits, Food Stamp Cash Out checks, and surplus commodities
donated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and WIC coupons.
15.Student portion of Veterans Educational Assistance (portion of Veterans Educational
Assistance intended for family members of the student are not excluded).
16.Bank Interest.
17.Subsidies for adoption of the hard-to-adopt child including Title IVE Adoptive Assistance for
Disabled Children.
18.Compensation or reimbursement paid to AmeriCorps volunteers,Senior Health Aides,
SCORE, Senior Companions and ACE or programs under Section 418 of P. L. 93113.
19.Church cash assistance and voluntary cash contributions by others if not received on a
regular basis.
20.Rental subsidies and employer relocation assistance.
21.Utility subsidies.
22.Monetary allowances for certain children of Vietnam War veterans.
23.The full military pay for an active duty soldier not in the home. However, you must count as
income any allotment that is taken out of his/her military pay and sent home for the family ’s
support.
24.Payments made under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Public Law 92203.
25.Payments made under the Maine Implementing Act and the Maine Indian Claims Settlement
Fund, Section 9 of Public Law 96-240.
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26.Payments made under the Agent Orange Settlement Fund or any other fund established
pursuant to the settlement in the Re Agent Orange Product Liability Litigation, Public Law
101-201, Section 10405 of Public Law 101-239.
27.Payments under Public Law 100-383 to Japanese and Aleut people who were relocated
during wartime.
28.Payments made from the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. These are exempt under
Public Law 101-426.
29.Payments under the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Amendments of 1988. Public
Law 100-707.
30.Distributions from Tribal Trust Funds (per-capita payments) are not to be considered income
or used as a basis for denying or reducing Water Assistance benefits to Native Americans.
31.Educational assistance or college work-study payments.
32.Easter Seals.
F.INCOME DISREGARDS
Twenty percent (20%) of the total household gross earned income, including self-employment
earned income, shall be disregarded (subtracted) to determine the income for Water Assistance
eligibility. The 20% disregard for self-employed households will be subtracted from the
Estimated Monthly Income, either from the Self-Employment Income Worksheet or from IRS
Form 1040, along with IRS Schedule 1 (as noted in the Income Standards Section under
Self-Employment Income above). This 20% disregard is applied to all households with earned
income. The purpose for the disregard is to help working persons cover expenses related to
having to go to work.
G.MEDICAL, CHILD SUPPORT, ALIMONY,AND TARGET GROUP QUALIFIED DEDUCTIONS
The below expenses are allowed as deductions from the total income in determining Water
Assistance eligibility for all households. To be eligible for the deductions, the amounts must be
PAID in the income eligibility month. Proof of payment must be in the client ’s file. Copies or
scans of all receipts for paid expenses are required.
1.Medical Deductions
Allow a deduction for payments on uncompensated medical bills when those payments are
actually made by a member of the household, including an ineligible household member,
during the income eligibility month. To allow this deduction, the client must verify the
payment was made directly to a medical provider by a member of the household, for a
member of the household, in the income eligibility month, and that they will not be
reimbursed by a third party.
a)Allowable Medical Deductions
i.Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance premiums.
ii.Payments made to doctors, hospitals, health professionals,or medical/dental
clinics.
iii.Prescriptions written by a health professional and filled by a pharmacy or an
authorized facility such as a state or privately run medical facility. A medical
cannabis facility is an allowable facility. A link to Utah medical cannabis facilities is
here:https://medicalcannabis.utah.gov/pharmacies/pharmacy-locations/.
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iv.Payments for prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, oxygen, oxygen
and blood pressure monitors, diabetic supplies, and medical supplies that require a
prescription with an itemized receipt and copy of the prescription attached to the
case. Deduct sales tax from the receipt total.
b)Examples of Unallowable Medical Deductions
i.Payments made to lending institutions on money borrowed for medical expenses
are not an allowable deduction.
ii.Vitamins, herbs, and health drinks.
iii.Food or groceries for special diets are not deductible,even when prescribed by a
doctor.
iv.Medicare tax deducted from a person’s paycheck is a tax and is not a medical
deduction.
v.Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA).
vi.Supplemental insurance plan premiums (e.g., AFLAC).Please note that a Medicare
supplement is a health insurance policy, not a supplemental policy, and is an
allowable deduction.
vii.Payments for over-the-counter medicines and remedies such as aspirin, cold
remedies, and Depends are not deductible.
2.Child Support and Alimony Deductions
a)Deductions for child support/alimony payments are allowed when those payments were
made by a member of the household during the income eligibility month. Alimony/child
support payments that are made directly to a mortgage or car company can also be
deducted. Workers must verify payment and document in eREP.
3.Target Group Window or Room Air Conditioner Unit Qualified Deduction
a)Target groups may apply the purchase of a window or room air conditioner unit as a
deduction to qualify for the Water Assistance Program.
b)Requirements for a target group window or room air conditioner unit qualified deduction
are listed below:
i.A member of the applicant’s household must meet one of the three target groups:
a.Disabled
b.Sixty (60) years of age or older
c.Under age six (6) years
ii.The applicant ’s total household income must fall within 150% FPL (after all qualified
deductions).
iii.A household member must purchase a window or room air conditioner unit within
the month of eligibility.
iv.Proof of payment:
a.The applicant must provide a receipt showing a household member purchased
the unit.
b.The unit must be purchased within the month of eligibility AND between May 1
through September 30. Exceptions may be made for units purchased in a
different month and must be approved by the State Water Assistance Office.
c)Regardless of the price of the unit, the Water Assistance Program will only allow a
deduction up to $500.
4.Target Group Space or Unit Heater Qualified Deduction
a)Target groups may apply the purchase of a space or unit heater as a deduction to qualify
for the Water Assistance Program.
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b)Requirements for a space or unit heater qualified deduction are listed below:
i.A member of the applicant’s household must meet one of the three target groups:
a.Disabled
b.Sixty (60) years of age or older
c.Under age six (6) years
ii.The applicant ’s total household income must fall within 150% FPL (after all qualified
deductions).
iii.A household member must purchase a space or unit heater within the month of
eligibility.
iv.Proof of payment:
a.The applicant must provide a receipt showing a household member purchased
the unit.
b.The unit must be purchased within the month of eligibility AND between
October 1 through April 30. Exceptions may be made for units purchased in a
different month and must be approved by the State Water Assistance Office.
c)Regardless of the price of the unit, the Water Assistance Program will only allow a
deduction up to $500.
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ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
The local Water Assistance office shall determine a household's eligibility by applying the program and
income standards in the Water Assistance Policy to the household's circumstances, and by establishing
the validity and accuracy of the information given by the applicant ’s household.
A.APPLICATION TYPES
In order to determine eligibility, the client must submit a completed application with the
required documents to the local Water Assistance office.Water and other utility assistance will
be combined on the same application. Local offices should encourage households to apply for all
assistance benefits at the same time.
There are four (4) ways to apply for Water Assistance benefits:
1.In-Person (In-Office, Outreach, Community Partner Outreach Events): Each office holds
appointments for clients to apply in-person throughout the Water Assistance Program year.
Appointments are made through the local Water Assistance office. In-person appointments
are also conducted by Water Assistance workers at outreach events and by Community
Partner Outreach Workers.
2.Mail-In/By Mail: To apply by mail, the client must obtain and complete an application, gather
all required documents, and mail them to the local Water Assistance office for processing. If
all documents are not received with application, client will be notified to submit required
documents or application will be denied.
3.Online: To apply online, clients must login to their myCase account at jobs.utah.gov,
complete and submit an application for utility assistance,and provide all required documents
to the local Water Assistance office for processing.If all documents are not received with the
application, the client will be notified to submit required documents or the application will
be denied.
4.Telephone/Over the Phone: The local Water Assistance office may take Water Assistance
applications by telephone/over the phone, based on agency capability. See B. APPLICATION
SIGNATURES below for information on storing the verbal application signature.
B.APPLICATION SIGNATURES
1.Signatures may be waived for applications conducted by telephone/over the phone;
however, the Water Assistance worker must read the declaration from the Water Assistance
application over the phone and the client must provide a voice signature over the phone to
certify that the information provided is true and accurate.
2.The agency must keep a recording to document the voice signature. The recordings must be
stored in a safe location and be available for retrieval,when needed, for case file reviews.
Workers must document in case notes that the voice signature was recorded and the
location of the recording.
3.When a telephone/over the phone application is taken,the worker must also document in
case notes that the client responded in the affirmative to the declaration and asked to sign
the application verbally.
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C.ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION
1.All factors of eligibility must be verified and documented in eREP.
2.It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain acceptable verification that may not already be
captured in eVerifs.
3.Acceptable verification may include, but is not limited to, any official document, such as SSA
letter, eVerifs or other approved system verification,bank statement, blessing certificate, etc.
4.The client has ten (10) days to provide the requested verification.
5.Copies of all documents must be maintained in eREP including SSN documentation. If
verification is provided through an outreach worker,case notes itemizing information from
each document may be accepted as verification.
6.If the household refuses to present the required documentation the application will be
denied.
D.DATE OF APPLICATION
1.Mail-In/By Mail Applications:
a)Should be stamped in and dated the date the application is received in the local Water
Assistance office.
i.The date stamp must always be used as the date of application in eREP (except as
noted in E. 1 (a) ii. below). The income eligibility month is the month prior to the
date of application entered into eREP. (See INCOME ELIGIBILITY MONTH SECTION,
A1 Water Assistance Income Eligibility Month.)
ii.Exception to date of application to be entered into eREP: When an application is
received during the first seven (7) days of a month and includes verification
document(s)for the month prior to the signature date on the application, the
worker may use the signature date as the date of the application in eREP and must
narrate an explanation in eREP case notes. In extenuating circumstances
supervisors have the flexibility to make a determination on the application date and
must narrate an explanation in case notes.
1.Example: Mail-In application received during the first seven (7) days of the
month that includes verification document(s)
a.Agency received a mail-in Water Assistance application on April 3 that was
signed on March 30. Included with the application were verification
documents from February. Since the application was received during the
first seven (7) days of the month and included verification document(s),
the worker may use the signature date as the date of application in eREP
and February as the income eligibility month. Worker must narrate an
explanation in eREP case notes.
2.In-Office Applications:
a)Date of the initial office visit.
3.Online Applications:
a)Date the application is submitted online by the client.
4.Outreach Applications (applications taken at outreach events by Water Assistance workers):
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a)Date the application is taken at the outreach event (e.g., the date the Water Assistance
worker meets with the client, which is also the date the client completes and signs the
application).
5.Community Partner Outreach Worker Applications:
a)Date the application is received in the local Water Assistance office. An exception to the
income eligibility month may be made on Community Partner Outreach Worker
applications that are received.
6.Over the Phone/Telephone Applications
a)Date the application interview is conducted by telephone/over the phone.
7.The application process must be completed within 45 days of the date of application entered
into eREP unless an acceptable reason for the delay has been documented in eREP case
notes. Office delay or backlog in editing /processing is not an acceptable reason.
8.The Water Assistance application type must be narrated in eREP case notes.
E.DATE OF PAYMENT
The payment date is the date the Water Assistance check is actually issued. Generally the check
is mailed the working day following the check date.
F.INTERNAL CONTROLS
Each local Water Assistance office must abide by the written policies in the Water Assistance
Policy Manual provided by the State Water Assistance Office to ensure accurate client eligibility
determination, benefit approval, and protection of the funds from fraud, waste, and abuse.
Individual Water Assistance offices must be able to show that they have procedures in place that
outline the local Water Assistance office’s process for completing appointments, processing
mail-in applications, processing online applications,and calculating benefits. Validation of these
procedures is completed through Water Assistance agency monitoring reviews. The procedures
must be available at any time during the Water Assistance season and will be reviewed during
monitoring to ensure total internal compliance.
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PAYMENT CALCULATION
A.WATER ASSISTANCE BENEFIT CALCULATION
For priority groups 1 and 2, the amount of the benefit will be exactly the amount owed on the
bills including arrearages and other fees required to reconnect the household with water
services.
For priority group 3, a benefit will be determined using a benefit matrix. See Table I, Water
Assistance Benefit Calculation, (below) for a worksheet to calculate a Water Assistance benefit
payment. The Water Assistance benefit payment calculation is based on a household’s income
(percent of poverty), water burden, and target groups (see Tables I and II). Households with the
lowest income and the highest water burden will receive a higher Water Assistance payment.
Households with children under age six years, elderly sixty (60) years of age or older, disabled
persons, and/or propane/fuel oil users receive an additional water assistance benefit amount.
The first six months of the season will be open for priority groups 1 and 2. During this period, the
State Water Assistance Office will determine when to open the program for priority group 3
depending on available funding.
B.PERCENT OF POVERTY
To determine a household’s percent of poverty, divide the household’s net monthly income by
the amount shown for the household’s size in Table II, 2020-2021 Federal Poverty Level &
Monthly Income Limits, (below) under the column labeled,“100%of Poverty.” Net income is
gross income minus exclusions, disregards and deductions.Remove the decimal point, rounding
the product up to the nearest whole number. This is the household’s Percent of Poverty.
Households above 150% of poverty are not eligible.
C.WATER BURDEN
Water burden is the proportion of a household’s income used to pay for home water needs
including drinking water, wastewater, stormwater,and groundwater. To determine a household’s
water burden, divide the average household monthly water cost (determined to be $70) by the
household’s NET monthly income (Net income is gross income minus exclusions, disregards, and
deductions as noted in the INCOME STANDARDS SECTION, E.Income Exclusions, F. Income
Disregards, and G. Medical, Child Support, Alimony,and Target Group Qualified Deductions.)
Remove the decimal point, rounding the product to the nearest whole number. This is the
household’s water burden. The maximum water burden allowed is 15%.
1.Households who pay all their water costs as part of their rent
a)Households who pay all their water costs as part of their rent directly to their landlord
must obtain a copy of the water bill from the landlord with a verification stating how
much of the bill the customer is responsible for.The local water agency may contact the
landlord on behalf of the customer if needed. The household must provide the Landlord
Statement Form or lease agreement completed by their landlord in order to verify the
landlord/tenant relationship and that the bill is in the landlord’s name.
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D.TARGET GROUPS
If a household has at least one eligible member of a target group (listed in 1-3 below), an
additional benefit amount of $70, called a target group credit, will be added to the water
assistance benefit calculation. Only one target group credit is allowed per household even if
more than one target group is met. The target group credit will not be given to ineligible
non-citizens.
1.Young children
The household is eligible for the target group credit if it includes a child under age six (6)
years. The household must provide documentation,such as a birth certificate, blessing
certificate, or immunization record in order to be eligible for this additional benefit.
2.Elderly persons
A household is eligible for the target group credit if it has at least one person sixty (60) years
of age or older. Date of birth on the application is sufficient proof of age for the elderly.
3.Disabled persons
a)Persons aged sixty (60) years and older may self-declare their disability. They do not
need to provide 3rd party documentation of the disability,but the worker must make note
of what the client says the disability is.
b)For those under age sixty (60) to qualify for the disability target group credit, eREP must
include one of the following:
i.Proof of SSD, SSI, General Assistance, an active ABD case in eREP (Aged, Blind,
Disabled Medicaid), a veteran disability document,proof of Medicare enrollment,
or DMV Registration with permanent disability designation.
ii.A completed Water Assistance Program Release of Medical Information and
Disability Verification form (or letter from licensed physician on physician office
letterhead which includes the same information that is required on the Water
Assistance Program Release of Medical Information and Disability Verification form)
signed by a licensed physician and faxed, emailed,or mailed from the doctor ’s
office. The form must be signed in the current program year or we must have the
form on file from a previous year indicating the disability is permanent.
●A person cannot walk two hundred feet without stopping to rest;
●Cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from,a brace, cane, crutch,
another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive devices. This
does not include temporary injuries such as a broken leg, a sore back, etc.;
●Is restricted by lung disease to such a degree that the person's forced
(respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry,
is less than one liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than sixty mm/hg on
room air at rest; Uses portable oxygen;
●Has a cardiac condition to the degree that the person's functional limitation is
classified (according to American Heart Association standards) in severity as
Class III or Class IV;
●Is severely limited in their ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or
orthopedic condition;
●Has a medically determined mental or physical disability expected to last longer
than six months; OR
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●Other visible conditions that suggest a disability.
E.SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS
Supplemental payments are created to correct the amount of a water assistance benefit paid or
to re-process a rejected water assistance benefit payment. Corrections may be the result of a
miscalculated water assistance benefit.
F.TABLE I – WATER ASSISTANCE BENEFIT CALCULATION
TABLE I
WATER ASSISTANCE BENEFIT CALCULATION
1. INCOME FORMULA
Total NET Income $__________
divided by 100% of the Poverty
Amount for a household size of
_____ (see Federal Poverty Chart,
Table II below) $____________ =
__________%
(Ineligible if over 150%)
Subtract the % amount from
$200.00 = $_____________
Total #1: $______________
2. WATER BURDEN
Average Household Water Cost: $70
Divide Average Household Water
Cost above by total NET income
= _________ X $10.00 = _______
(Max. of 15)
Total #2: $______________
3. TARGET GROUPS
Child under 6 ________
Disabled ____________
Over 60 _____________
If household has any members
in a target group listed above,
add $70. Only one target
credit is allowed even if more
than one target group is met.
Total #3: $______________
Add totals from boxes 1, 2 & 3 for estimated Total Water Assistance Benefit:
$____________
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G.TABLE II –FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL
TABLE II
2020-2021 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL (FPL) & MONTHLY INCOME LIMITS
Effective 3/1/2021
Household
Size
100% of
Poverty
150% of
Poverty
Household
Size
100% of
Poverty
150% of
Poverty
1 1,073 1,610 8 3,722 5,583
2 1,452 2,178 9 4,100 6,150
3 1,830 2,745 10 4,478 6,718
4 2,208 3,313 11 4,857 7,285
5 2,587 3,880 12 5,235 7,853
6 2,965 4,448 13 5,613 8,420
7 3,343 5,015 14 5,992 8,988
Family
over eight
add $378 568
For households with more than 8 persons, add $568 for each additional person (for 150% of
FPL).
An additional $70 will be awarded to households that have at least one person who is
disabled, age 60 or older, or a child under the age of 6.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
A.PROGRAM BENEFITS
Program benefits are limited to a one-time payment per household, per program year. If an
applicant household contains anyone who has already received a water assistance benefit in any
other household during that program year, the application will be denied. An exception can be
made if custody of a minor child is in question.An entire household does not have to be denied
if it claims a minor child that has already been claimed as part of another household; however,
the child can only count once per program year.
B.FORMS OF WATER ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
1.Water assistance benefit payments are always paid directly to the household’s water vendor.
a)A portion of the payment can be paid to the applicant if utilities are included in the rent.
b)When the household’s fuel vendor does not have a vendor contract with the state.
2.Split Payments
a)Payments may be made to multiple vendors.
b)For priority group 3, water assistance payments may only be split in increments of 25%
between eligible vendors.
3.After a Water Assistance benefit has been awarded,neither the vendor nor the percentage
of the Water Assistance payment may be changed. Any exceptions to this rule must be
approved by the State Water Assistance Office.
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RECORDS AND BENEFIT MANAGEMENT
A.CASE RECORDS
1.All documentation used to determine eligibility must be kept in eREP. If phone application
recordings are unable to be stored in eREP, the agency must store the recordings in a safe
location and they must be available for retrieval when requested.
2.Water assistance case records shall not be removed from the local water agency except by
subpoena or request of the State Water Assistance Office, the Office of Recovery Services, or
in accordance with the Archives Schedule.
B.NOTIFICATION
1.The Water Assistance Program will notify Water Assistance applicants of the final
determination on their case. The notification will be mailed to the last known address of
record.
2.The notification letter will explain the applicant's hearing rights and how to file for a hearing
if the applicant is not satisfied with the decision on his/her case.
3.If the client is denied they are eligible to reapply any time prior to the end of the current
Water Assistance season.
C.WATER ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS
1.Payments appear on a daily warrant register. Each warrant register must be compared with
actual applications to prevent unsubstantiated or unauthorized information from entering
the Water Assistance system and ensure that warrants are generated for all authorized cases.
Any discrepancies must be reported to the State Water Assistance Office immediately.
2.Lost or stolen Water Assistance checks:
a)The client must report a lost or stolen Water Assistance check to their local Water
Assistance Agency and request a replacement within one year of issue date. The local
Water Assistance agency will enter a Correction into eREP to request that a new check be
issued.
b)Lost or stolen checks may be reported 21 days after issuance.
c)A check that has been cashed will not be replaced.
D.APPLICATION, DOCUMENTATION,AND PAYMENT ERRORS
1.Wrong Account Numbers
a)The State Water Assistance Office must be notified immediately and the local Water
Assistance office must update case evidence and narrate a correction explanation in case
notes in eREP when the wrong account number has been posted on a pay run.
b)The local Water Assistance office must reconcile the error with the respective utility
companies and narrate an explanation in eREP case notes.
2.Underpayments
a)The State Water Assistance office must be notified and the local Water Assistance office
must narrate a correction explanation in case notes in eREP documenting the reason for
the underpayment as soon as an underpayment error is discovered.
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b)All underpayments, regardless of the amount, will receive a supplemental payment.
c)Supplemental payments can only be made by the State Water Assistance Office.
3.Overpayments
a)The State Water Assistance Office must be notified and the local Water Assistance office
must narrate a correction explanation in case notes in eREP documenting the reason for
the overpayment as soon as an overpayment error is discovered.
b)Overpayment of More than $75 Due to Client Error
i.When Water Assistance Benefit is Paid Directly to the Client
1.If a mistake is discovered resulting in an overpayment of more than $75 on a
benefit paid directly to the client due to client error, the local Water Assistance
office must call and write a letter to the client requesting reimbursement of
the overpayment and give the client two weeks to respond.If the client does
not respond, the local Water Assistance office must contact the State Water
Assistance Office. The local Water Assistance office must narrate a correction
explanation in case notes in eREP. Uncollected overpayments will be deducted
from the client ’s future year ’s benefit amount.
ii.When Water Assistance Benefit is Paid to a Utility Vendor
1.If a mistake is discovered resulting in an overpayment of more than $75 on a
benefit paid to a utility vendor due to client error,the local Water Assistance
office must reconcile the overpayment error with the respective utility
companies and request that the overpayment amount be mailed to the State
Water Assistance Office, along with the Vendor Return Funds to State Form.
The local Water Assistance office must narrate a correction explanation in case
notes in eREP including the name of the person they talked with at the utility
company and the amount the utility company is returning to the State Water
Assistance Office.
c)Overpayment of More than $75 Due to Local Water Assistance Office Error
i.When Water Assistance Benefit if Paid Directly to the Client
1.If a mistake is discovered resulting in an overpayment of more than $75 on a
benefit paid directly to the client due to a local Water Assistance office error,
the client will not be held responsible for the overpayment.This amount may
be requested back from the local Water Assistance office by the State Water
Assistance Office. The local Water Assistance office must narrate a correction
explanation in case notes in eREP.
ii.When Water Assistance Benefit is Paid to a Utility Vendor
1.If a mistake is discovered resulting in an overpayment of more than $75 on a
benefit paid to a utility vendor due to a local Water Assistance office error, the
local Water Assistance office must reconcile the overpayment error with the
respective utility companies and request that the overpayment amount be
mailed to the State Water Assistance Office, along with the Vendor Return
Funds to State Form. The local Water Assistance office must narrate a
correction explanation in case notes in eREP including the name of the person
they talked with at the utility company and the amount the utility company is
returning to the State Water Assistance Office.
d)Overpayments of $75 or less are not required to be collected.
4.Other Errors
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a)Local Water Assistance office enters a correction in eREP; reconciles the error with the
utility vendor, client, or anyone else who needs contacting; and works with the State
Water Assistance Office to make sure all necessary steps are taken to resolve the error.
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E.WATER CONSUMPTION DATA TRACKING
Agencies must ensure that all clients who are in danger of disconnection or already disconnected
are documented appropriately in eREP at the time of their initial application. The State of Utah
will use this information in conjunction with data collected from the state’s water vendors to
track services provided to clients. This information will be used to calculate the average water
use by households to ensure Water Assistance benefits are distributed to clients with the lowest
income and highest water burden.
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FRAUD
A.OVERVIEW
Fraud occurs when a Water Assistance applicant, vendor,grantee, sub-recipient, or employee
knowingly and willfully misuses or withholds information,or provides false information to
receive assistance to which he/she is not entitled,or distributes funds or benefits improperly.
1.If client fraud is suspected, the agency or the public can email dws_fraud@utah.gov.
Allegations of fraud will be investigated for the current program year and the preceding
program year only.
2.If the local Water Assistance agency questions the veracity of information presented and
requires additional documentation to verify eligibility,the worker will provide the client with
a detailed list of needed documents and client will have ten (10) days to present the
documentation. If the documentation is not provided within ten (10) days, the client and/or
household will be debarred from the Water Assistance program until they repay the State
Water Assistance Office the full amount of the Water Assistance benefit or the full amount of
the overpayment. The Water Assistance worker will explain the situation in eREP.
3.If the agency, State Water Assistance Office, or fraud investigator finds evidence that client
fraud has been committed and the client received a Water Assistance benefit or an
overpayment of their Water Assistance benefit, the client and/or household will be debarred
from the Water Assistance program until they repay the State Water Assistance Office the full
amount of the Water Assistance benefit or the full amount of the overpayment. The
debarred client will receive a letter from the State of Utah Water Assistance Program’s Legal
Department informing them of this decision. All Water Assistance benefits and
overpayments due to fraud must be paid in full before the client ’s debarment from the State
of Utah Water Assistance Program will be lifted.The client must contact the State Water
Assistance Office to make payment(s) and/or payment arrangements. The local Water
Assistance office must enter a detailed explanation of the situation in eREP case notes.
4.If there is evidence that fraud has been committed by a vendor, grantee, subrecipient, or
employee, appropriate measures will be taken under the direction of the Water Assistance
Program Manager or DWS Internal Audit team.
B.PROCEDURES FOR FRAUD, WASTE,AND ABUSE
Each local Water Assistance office has the authority to request additional information from a
household to verify information provided during the eligibility process. If a local Water
Assistance office believes that an applicant has received a benefit in error due to
misrepresentation or false reporting of their household information, it must begin an
investigation. In the event that the local Water Assistance office confirms that the benefit should
not have been administered, the local Water Assistance office will begin its process to request
repayment from the household and contact the State of Utah Water Assistance Program to
ensure that the household members are added to the list of ineligible applicants until the time
that payments are made. The local Water Assistance office can make a recommendation that the
household is debarred from being able to participate in the program indefinitely; however, this is
subject to State approval. All applicants must be informed of their right to appeal the decision.
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The monitoring review process ensures that each local Water Assistance office has internal
controls that would protect Water Assistance funds from waste, fraud, and abuse. During the
monitoring reviews, the State Water Assistance Office will ensure that all agencies are compliant
with these requirements.
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MONITORING
A.OVERVIEW
Local Water Assistance agencies are responsible for planning and carrying out the administration
of the Water Assistance Program in accordance with the rules and regulations of state and
federal law as specified in their contract with the State. The State Water Assistance Office has
the responsibility to ensure that grantees are carrying out the administration of the Water
Assistance Program in accordance with these applicable laws and regulations. To accomplish
this, the Housing and Community Development Division (HCDD) will help grantees identify
problems and solutions in order to correct them through monitoring reviews by the State Water
Assistance Office. Whenever possible, deficiencies should be corrected through discussion,
negotiation, and technical assistance in a manner that preserves local discretion. Problems
should be identified and addressed as they happen,rather than waiting until monitoring occurs.
Regular communication with the State Water Assistance Office can be helpful in avoiding
problems at the end of the Water Assistance season.
B.MONITORING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of monitoring reviews are to determine if grantees are:
1.Carrying out the administration of the Water Assistance Program as described in their
contract,
2.Carrying out the Water Assistance administration in a timely manner in accordance with the
time frames required by the contract,
3.Charging costs to the program that are eligible under the Water Assistance Program,
4.Complying with other applicable laws, regulations,and terms of the contract,
5.Conducting the program in a manner which minimizes the opportunity for fraud, waste, and
mismanagement, and
6.Maintaining capacity to carry out the approved program.
C.PRE-AWARD RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Assessments will be scored by the Fiscal Monitoring Team, and the completed Risk
Assessment results will be posted in a location available to division staff administering various
programs, for example in the division shared drive,Google Drive, or attached in the WebGrants
Organization Database. Before making awards for federal funds (or as early as appropriate),
staff will check that database to be sure that a Risk Assessment is in place and is current as
defined in this document. If it is not, then an assessment will be conducted.
Each year, before entering into a contract with local Water Assistance agencies, a review of the
Division Risk Assessment will be completed. For agencies with a medium or high on the
pre-award risk assessment, a review of the risks will be conducted and a discussion of the impact
on the program will be held. If the risk is determined to impact the program, adjustments to the
monitoring checklist will be made. If the risk is determined to not impact the program, no
adjustments to monitoring will be made. Review of the risk assessment, discussions, and any
adjustments to the monitoring plan will be documented.Additional monitoring may include:
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1.Review additional case management files. The number of additional files will be determined
by the number of applications the local office processed;the nature of the risk identified.
2.Review Additional Request for Funds (RFF). The number of additional RFF reviews will be
determined by the amount of funding an agency receives through the Water Assistance
Program.
D.GUIDELINES FOR AGENCY MONITORING REVIEWS
1.At least once per Water Assistance Season, each agency will be monitored for the
completeness and accuracy of a sampling of Water Assistance applications. Initial sampling
and file review will be done as desk audits. If all of the applicant documents are not
electronically saved, files will be requested from the agency and must be provided to State
staff within a reasonable time period.
2.The sampling of Water Assistance applications will be determined by the State Water
Assistance Office and may include any of the following application types: In-Person
(In-Office, Outreach, Community Partner Outreach Events),Mail-in/By Mail, Online, and
Telephone/Over the Phone applications.
3.The sampling will include applications containing medical deductions, target populations,
and each type of water assistance.
4.The files will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
5.The Program Specialist assigned to the agency will discuss with the Regional
Director/Supervisor and agency Executive Director the monitoring review process and
schedule an on-site visit. In extenuating circumstances,a virtual meeting visit may be done in
place of an on-site visit.
6.eREP must include the following for each applicant:
a)Complete and accurate application.
b)Copies of Social Security cards for applicants and any household members that are not
known to or verified in eREP.
c)Documentation of income received in the income eligibility month for all household
members.
d)Proof of residency.
e)Recent water bill.
i.Address between bill and application must correlate or have explanation in eREP.
ii.Account should be in the head of the household or spouse’s name – case workers are
required to explain any deviances.
iii.If the applicant pays for utilities through rent,a copy of the lease agreement or
landlord statement is required. A Copy of the water bill in the landlord’s name is also
required.
f)Proof of payment (e.g., itemized print out, bank statement,original receipt, or payment
history) for eligible medical expenses paid directly to a health professional by a member
of the household, for household members in the income eligibility month.
g)Review of application processing time.
h)Use of correct office code.
i)Performance measure data.
j)Agency review will include:
i.Contract – timely spend down of funding.
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ii.Carryover funds from year to year, administrative funds expenditures.
k)On-site visit will include a review of application intake area, privacy, file storage, etc.
l)Agencies will have the opportunity to respond to errors and to provide any additional
documentation or explanations that may have been missing from eREP.
m)All monitoring findings will require the agency to complete a “Correction” in eREP and
any other steps necessary (i.e., collecting additional information from client, collecting
overpayments of over $75 if warranted, contacting utility company, etc.).
n)Any errors found during monitoring, including errors that have been subsequently
corrected, will be counted as errors in the final monitoring letter with an
acknowledgement that they have been corrected.
o)Recurring errors in concurrent years are considered serious and will require consultation
with the State Water Assistance Office to develop an approved corrective action plan.
7.Monitoring will include compliance with all State Water Assistance Policies.
E.MONITORING RECORDS RETENTION
Documents resulting from the program monitoring will be retained by program staff for a period
of 5 years.
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OUTREACH AND CONTINUED ACCESS TO ON-SITE APPLICATION
A.OUTREACH AND CONTINUED ACCESS TO ON-SITE APPLICATION
In order to reach those clients who did not apply during the previous Water Assistance
year, information should be made available throughout the community explaining the
mail-in and online application procedures, the mail-in target population and a telephone
number for acquiring a mail-in packet. The State of Utah has designed a rack card for
the Water Assistance Program. These rack cards are available to agencies upon request.
Federal regulations mandate that walk-in sites be available for those clients who need
crisis assistance, intake services or help with completing their application. These sites
must, of course, be available once the regular program begins. Social media campaigns
will also be used to communicate the benefits of the program and encourage
participation.
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FINANCIAL REPORTING
A.LOCAL WATER ASSISTANCE OFFICE BUDGETS AND CLAIMS SUBMISSION
As a condition for receiving the Water Assistance block grant, the State of Utah is
required to account for the expenditure of those grant funds. The subcontracting
network participates in this process by providing fiscal and statistical information.
B.BUDGETS
1.The Water Assistance Program budget will be submitted by each local Water
Assistance agency to the State of Utah at the time of initiation of the annual
contract, its renewal, or upon a change of funding notification from the State of
Utah. The budget is effective October 1st through September 30th each year. The
State of Utah will approve all budgets and subsequent modifications. Contract
amendments occur when funds are added or taken away from the local Water
Assistance office’s award. The Executive Director of the local Water Assistance office
will sign the legal documents and return to the State of Utah with an updated
budget. The line item descriptions will look like this:
a)Administrative Costs
b)Case Management Costs
2.Budget modifications occur when agencies change the dollar amounts between line
items. Budget modifications can be completed any time during the program year,
except for Administration budgets.
3.An agency may use the following guidelines for assigning reimbursement costs or
they may have their own procedures. However, the State suggests using the
following budget guidelines for case management and administrative costs for
assigning expenses to budget line items. If an agency uses the 80/20 percent of total
expenses for reimbursement purposes, back-up documentation must be available to
support why they are assigning 80% of their expenses to case management and 20%
to administrative costs.
4.When filing a claim for program support expenses,the local Water Assistance office
should include reports, legers, or registers from the accounting software, as well as
purchase orders, invoices and receipts where applicable.The documentation should
support expenses that cover outreach, referrals, case management, administration,
materials and supplies, rent, utilities and other necessary eligible expenses related to
the maintenance of seasonal outreach sites.
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C.ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
1.Costs directly related to program operations, planning and development. These may
include indirect costs attributed to the work environment of employees that
administer the program. Examples of these costs are:
a)Payroll Services Costs
b)Fiscal Reporting
c)Auditing
d)Program Reporting
e)HR functions
f)Executive Management
g)Public Relations
h)Procurement
i)Property Management
j)IT costs related to the support of the administrative functions
k)Costs such as rent, utilities, and supplies directly associated with administrative
staff activities
D.CASE MANAGEMENT COSTS
1.Costs directly related to the Water Assistance application process
2.These may include indirect costs attributed to the work environment of employees
that case management costs are attributed to
3.Examples of case management costs are:
a)Salaries for employees engaged in the intake and editing process of the Water
Assistance applications
b)Outreach expenses including travel to location
c)Postage
d)Supplies
e)Forms
f)Computers
g)Equipment
h)Translation Services
i)IT costs related to the support of the application process
j)Referral to ancillary programs for additional assistance
k)Case work in response to a household’s water emergency,including all related
activities, such as intervention with water companies,negotiation with township
trustees or other agencies on behalf of a household
l)Costs such as rent, utilities and supplies directly associated with staff costs in
case management activities
4.LIHWAP budgets related to the application process for water assistance should not
be confused with other programs such as HEAT. The HEAT (LIHEAP) program has
their own rules for allocated funds to program activities.
E.WATER EDUCATION
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Water education materials and personnel time associated with water education
materials should be charged to Case Management. Knowledge about water use and
basic home conservation is part of the intake process and continued throughout the
Water Assistance process.
F.PROCESS FOR REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS
1.Agencies may request additional funds from the state if they have obligated at least
85 percent of their current available benefit dollars (regular and crisis assistance). A
request for additional funds must be sent to the Water Assistance Program Manager
or his/her designee. The request should be sent by the Executive Director or his/her
designee. It is preferred that the request be submitted on local Water Assistance
office letterhead and must include:
a)Estimated amount of funds to be used toward program administration
b)Total amount of funds needed
c)Estimated length of time that the funds will cover
2.The Water Assistance Program Manager will review the funding request to ensure
that the information provided reconciles and evaluates historical trends from the
previous year to ensure that the estimated service delivery seems reasonable given
trends from the previous years. If there is not enough available funding to complete
the request, the Water Assistance Program Manager will request that the agencies
amend the request based on the balance of available funds. The funds are not
available to the local Water Assistance office until the amendment is signed and
returned to the State of Utah.
3.Benefit costs funds for regular water assistance and are paid by the State of Utah to
the designated vendor or recipient of the benefit amount.
G.ONLINE CLAIMS SUBMISSION
All service providers must submit claims for their administrative expenses at least
monthly. All claims and supporting documentation are submitted online at
Webgrants.utah.gov. Program Specialists assigned to each local Water Assistance agency
will review the request for funds and approve payment if appropriate. If necessary, the
Program Specialist will contact a local Water Assistance agency for additional
information or clarification of a request for funds prior to approval of payment.
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