The West Jordan City Council is scheduled to vote on a proposed tax rate increase for the fiscal year 2027 budget during its meeting on Aug. 25. The decision follows the presentation of the city's tentative budget, which includes details regarding property tax impacts.
Upcoming Budget Decision
The West Jordan City Council will determine the outcome of the proposed tax rate increase at its scheduled meeting on Aug. 25. According to the City of West Jordan, the FY 2027 tentative budget includes this proposed increase, and specific details regarding the potential impact on property taxes can be found in the city's Property Tax Impact Schedule.
Role of Redevelopment Agencies
In addition to fiscal management, the city utilizes Redevelopment Agencies (RDAs) to meet specific community development goals. These agencies are designed to assist communities in addressing three distinct types of development issues: redevelopment of blighted areas, economic development to increase local job availability, and housing development to increase the variety and amount of available housing within the community.
Governance and Agency Function
The West Jordan Redevelopment Agency is composed of the city's elected leaders, who also serve as the RDA Board. This board is responsible for creating agency plans, establishing policies, and approving the agency's budget. Once these decisions are made, the agency carries out the approved plans to support community development.
Project Area Implementation
A central component of these efforts involves the use of project areas, which are typically smaller than 100 acres and have been specifically targeted for RDA assistance. These areas are established by adopting formal plans for redevelopment, economic development, or housing development within a specific geographic location. Many communities, including West Jordan, maintain multiple project areas to address different needs.
Financing Community Improvements
Funding for community improvements through these agencies is primarily achieved through the use of property tax increment. This method involves using the increase in property taxes generated within a project area over and above the base taxes generated prior to the new development. The use of this tax increment requires approval from a committee consisting of representatives from each of the affected property taxing entities.
Designated Project Areas
West Jordan maintains several established RDA project areas across the city. These include the Town Center area located between 6600 to 7000 South and 1700 to 1850 West, and the Industrial Park area located between 1100 to 1500 West and 7800 to 8000 South. Other designated areas include Southwire, located between 3200 to 3600 West and 8500 to 8800 South; Spratling, located between 1300 to 1700 West and 8800 to 9000 South; Downtown, located between 1700 to 1900 West and 7600 to 7900 South; and Briarwood, located between 1500 to 1825 West and 7700 to 8200 South.
City Resources and Contact Information
For more information regarding the city's redevelopment efforts or the upcoming budget vote, residents can visit West Jordan City Hall at 8000 S. Redwood Road, 2nd Floor, West Jordan, UT 84088. The city provides resources through its economic development department, and specific budget documents are available on the official city budget page.
