Ephraim council triggers Ephraim Crossing parcels in inland port project area, passes increment through
On Sept. 16, 2026, the Ephraim City Council voted 5-0 to trigger Ephraim Crossing parcels within a Utah Inland Port Authority project area and to pass the added property tax revenue through to taxing entities rather than keep it, according to draft minutes.
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The Ephraim City Council voted on Sept. 16, 2026, to trigger the Ephraim Crossing parcels within a Utah Inland Port Authority project area and to pass the added property tax revenue through to the taxing entities, according to draft minutes posted in the council's Oct. 7 packet. [1]
The item
The agenda item was titled "Triggering Parcels within the Utah Inland Port Authority Project Area and Camino Verde Group Public Infrastructure District." Jenna Draper of the Utah Inland Port Authority presented it, according to the draft minutes. [1]
The council discussed "approximately $33,000 in increased property tax revenue" and "the 25-year tax increment period." A speaker reported that the public infrastructure district "was awaiting final tax documentation." [1]
The minutes do not define what triggering the parcels means. [1]
The vote
Council Member Nordfelt moved to trigger the parcels and pass the increased tax revenues through to the appropriate taxing entities. Council Member Beal seconded, and the motion carried 5-0. [1]
The minutes say the council chose to pass the revenue through "rather than retain the increment at this time." [1]
The draft minutes' attendance boxes are blank, so they do not show which members were present. [1]
The minutes cited are a draft posted for approval on Oct. 7, 2026. The $33,000 figure is from the council's discussion, not a collection record.
Sources
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