The Utah County Board of Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to discuss the 2027 budget for the general fund and other budgetary funds, according to meeting agendas released by the county. The meeting, which will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Utah County Administration Building, follows a series of administrative and fiscal reviews conducted throughout the fall of 2026.
### Sales Tax Bond Hearing
In addition to the upcoming budget discussion, the commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of no more than $30,000,000 in sales tax revenue bonds, series 2026. The hearing will address the potential economic impact that the improvements, facilities, or property financed by these proceeds may have on the private sector, according to county documents.
As part of the regular agenda, the board is also set to adopt a resolution authorizing a preliminary official statement and an official notice of bond sale, along with all other documents required for the issuance and sale of the $30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of sales tax revenue bonds. Paul Jones, a member of the commission, is listed as the lead for this item.
### Personnel and Staffing Changes
Several staffing adjustments within county departments are scheduled for consideration. The board will review changes to the assessor department, which include deleting one full-time, career service appraiser I - commercial position and adding one full-time, career service appraiser II - residential position. This change involves job code 3011 in the 200-2000 assessor account.
In the attorney's department, the board will consider upgrading two full-time, career service legal assistant I positions to two full-time, career service legal assistant II positions. These upgrades apply to positions 02325 and 01259 and are associated with job code 6704 in the attorney-prosecution account. Additionally, the board will review the addition of one full-time, career service environmental health scientist II position to the health department's environmental division.
### Community and Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure and community development items comprise a significant portion of the meeting's agenda. The board will review an agreement with C&C Doing It Right Construction to provide materials and labor for new fiber at Freedom Commons at 200 West University Avenue, connecting it back to the existing county fiber network. Richard Nielson of Public Works is the designated lead for this project.
The commissioners will also consider several other infrastructure and land agreements, including:
- A real estate purchase agreement with Rafter Lazy H Land, LLC for the 9600 South Road project.
- An amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Lehi for the SR 92 pedestrian bridge project at Center Street.
- An amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Saratoga Springs for the Saratoga Road and Pony Express widening project.
- A general license agreement for a multi-use trail connection with the Utah Transit Authority.
- An amendment to UCA #2026-156 with Gerber Construction for the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail - TSSD segment phase 1A.
- A change order for UCA 2026-158 with Alt Architecture to add a rockfall study for the Thistle gun range.
### Public Safety and Health Initiatives
Public safety and social services are also on the agenda. The board will review an agreement with All Pro Security for the 2026-2027 Utah County Warming Center. Furthermore, the commission will consider approving an SF-424 grant for mentoring youth impacted by opioids and other substances, led by Commissioner Skyler Beltran.
Regarding public safety services, the board will review a letter of selection for Santaquin Fire/EMS to serve as the county's ambulance service provider for the area west of Santaquin to the Juab County line. This supports Santaquin's application for re-licensure with the state of Utah. The board will also consider a resolution appointing three members to the Springville Drainage District Board of Trustees and a resolution appointing a board member to the North Utah County Water Conservancy District.
### Administrative and Legal Matters
The meeting will include several administrative actions, such as the ratification of the November 4, 2026, warrant register and the approval of the payroll warrant summary for pay period 22-2026. The commission will also review the minutes from the October 21, 2026, board of commissioners meeting.
Legal and audit matters include the approval of an agreement with Gilbert & Stewart, CPA PC for audit services and the approval of expert witness agreements for cases V24-540 and 251401408. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution to restrict the disclosure of forensic interviews from the Children's Justice Center to prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement agencies unless an artificial intelligence (AI) acceptable use policy is in place.
### Meeting Logistics
The public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the commission chambers, Room 1400, of the Utah County Administration Building, located at 100 E. Center St. in Provo. Members of the public may participate in person at the anchor location, and public comments are limited to two minutes per individual unless otherwise approved by the board.
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting can be viewed live on YouTube under the heading Utah County Government. The board's next two scheduled meetings are set for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, and Wednesday, December 2, 2026, both at 2:00 p.m.
