Minutes of the City of West Jordan
Fairway Estates Special Service
Recreation District Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7:15 PM
Approved August 25, 2026
8000 S Redwood Road, 3rd Floor
West Jordan, UT 84088
1. Call to Order
Board: Staff: Chairperson Jessica Wignall, Vice Chairperson Kent Shelton, Bob Bedore, Annette Harris,
Zach Jacob, Chad Lamb, Kayleen Whitelock
Council Office Director Alan Anderson, City Attorney Josh Chandler, Budget Manager
Rebecca Condie, City Administrator Korban Lee, Council Office Clerk Cindy Quick,
Administrative Services Director Danyce Steck, Assistant City Administrator Paul Jerome,
Policy Analyst Walter Schmidt
Chairperson Wignall called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm
2. Public Hearings
a. Amended Property Tax Impact Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027
Budget Manager Becky Condie reviewed the Property Tax Impact Schedule for the Fairway
Estates (FES) District. She noted that no changes had been made and that it reflected the
certified property tax rate received from Salt Lake County on June 12, 2026, which was used
to prepare the Interim Budget which the Board adopted on June 23, 2026.
b. Ms. Condie reported that the proposed property tax increase would generate $1,209 in
additional revenue for the district which would result in a proposed tax rate of 0.000889,
representing a 9.89% increase. The increase was intended to support the district’s long-term
financial sustainability and maintain adequate fund balance reserves, with increased
maintenance and repair costs contributing to the need for additional revenue.
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Budget Manager Becky Condie oriented the Council regarding the Truth in Taxation public
hearing and noted that Utah Code 59-2-919 governed the process. She confirmed that the
required noticing had been completed, including mailed notices to property owners.
Ms. Condie reviewed the proposed increase of approximately $1,209, or 9.9%. Based on an
average home valued $536,700, the increase of would be approximately $23–$24 annually,
or $2 per month. She explained that the increase was intended to maintain fund balance
reserves due to inflationary increases in contracted services, water costs, and potential
repairs.
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Ms. Condie noted that residents had previously expressed a preference for smaller,
incremental tax increases to prevent reserves from declining significantly. The FY2027
budget projected approximately $25,000 in reserves, with the five-year plan showing further
declines despite additional annual increases of 10% to 15%.
City Administrator Korban Lee expressed concern that the district’s reserves were becoming
too low, noting that replacing the Fairway Estates irrigation system was estimated to cost
approximately $250,000. He recommended proceeding with the proposed increase this year
and considering larger increases in future years to maintain adequate reserves.
Council Member Jacob asked whether the district could issue bonds for a major expense. Lee
said bonding was theoretically possible but would be difficult due to the district’s small
number of properties and limited revenue, and that a financial arrangement with the City
could be more likely if a significant expense occurred.
Director Anderson noted that the current five-year plan was based on input from Fairway
Estates residents, with the majority selecting the plan being implemented.
In response to Council Member Harris, Lee said he preferred maintaining reserves between
$40,000 and $50,000. He noted that the projected $9,000–$10,000 balance would be
sufficient for routine operations and some repairs but not major infrastructure replacement,
and that reaching the preferred level would require increases greater than the planned 10%
annually.
Ms. Condie noted that the Board would need to adopt the final property tax rate and budget
by September 1. She reported that meeting was scheduled for August 25 at 7:00 pm to
discuss and adopt the property tax rate.
Chairperson Wignall opened the hearing at 7:28 pm
Comments:
Samson Madrid, a West Jordan resident, questioned the low attendance at the public
hearing, which he believed was a failure of leadership. He expressed concern that the City’s
reserves were so low, questioning what led to the situation, and raised concerns about a lack
of responsibility and accountability in the City’s financial management. He asked how the
situation could be addressed.
Chairperson Wignall closed the hearing at 7:30 pm
Board Member Whitelock clarified for the record that the public hearing pertained
specifically to Fairway Estates, for which the City Council served as the HOA Board. She
noted this was a reserve only for the FES District and that the reserves could handle what
was needed for this HOA. She also clarified that the city had a much bigger reserve.
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c. Receiving Public Comment on Adopting the Annual Budget for FY 2027
Budget Manager Becky Condie reviewed the annual budget process and timeline, noting that
no changes were recommended from the interim budget adopted in June. She reported
projected revenue of $13,097 and budgeted expenditures of $19,725, resulting in a slight use
of fund balance and an estimated remaining balance of approximately $25,000. She noted
that State Code required adoption of the property tax rate and final budget by September 1,
with adoption proposed for the August 25 meeting.
Chairperson Wignall opened the hearing at 7:33 pm
Comments:
None
Chairperson Wignall closed the hearing at 7:33 pm
Director Anderson stated that the August 25 meeting would begin with the Fairway Estates
Board meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the regular City Council meeting upon its conclusion.
3. Adjourn
Board Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 7:34 pm
I certify that the foregoing minutes represent an accurate summary of what occurred at the meeting
held on August 11, 2026. This document constitutes the official minutes for the City of West Jordan
Fairway Estates Special Service Recreation District Truth in Taxation Hearing meeting.
/s/ Cindy M. Quick, MMC
Secretary
Approved this 25th day of August 2026
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