Ephraim adopts property tax rate above certified rate, projected to raise $45,022 more

Ephraim's City Council adopted a property tax rate above the certified rate on Aug. 19, 2026, after a Truth in Taxation hearing at which no one spoke, according to draft minutes. City records project the higher rate will raise about $45,022 more, not counting new growth. ^[3][4]

From June estimate to August vote

Resolution ECR 26-09, in the council's June 3 packet, set the hearing for Aug. 19 and estimated the increase at "approximately $59,000 in additional ad valorem property tax revenue," about 16% over the prior year. ^[1]

The June 17 packet includes Resolution ECR 26-11, which gives the increase as $45,022, or 10.58%, and lists the certified rate as 0.001096. Its recital cites a proposed rate of 0.001212, while its operative paragraph cites 0.001199. ^[2]

The city's interim fiscal 2027 budget summary lists property tax of $360,613 for fiscal 2026 and $427,113 proposed for fiscal 2027. ^[5]

The hearing

At the Aug. 19 hearing, budget officer Jon Knudsen proposed the 0.001199 rate, projected to generate about $45,022 in additional revenue. He listed fire department equipment, skate park maintenance and improvements at Canyon View Park and the All Abilities Park as its uses, according to the draft minutes. ^[4]

"No public comment was given in person or online," the draft minutes say. ^[4]

Council Member Dalene moved to adopt ECR 26-17, setting the 0.001199 rate, and Council Member Beal seconded. All were in favor. The council then adopted ECR 26-18, the final fiscal 2027 budget, with all in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ^[4]

Draft resolutions in the Aug. 19 agenda packet state that the 0.001199 rate "is in the public interest" and is "projected to generate approximately $45,022 in additional property tax revenue." ^[3]