The Ledger is reviewing Brigham City's public financial records, starting with the fiscal 2025 audited financial report, the fiscal 2026-27 budget and tax decision, the Nucor project in the Inland Port's Golden Spike area, and a land sale to the school district. Every figure comes from a linked public record.
On Oct. 1, 2026, the council approved selling about 13.53 acres of city land near its sports complex to Box Elder School District for a future elementary school. The proposed purchase agreement calls for subdivision before closing and a closing by Nov. 15, 2026.
On Oct. 1, 2026, the council approved selling about 13.53 acres of city land near its sports complex to Box Elder School District for a future elementary school. The proposed purchase agreement calls for subdivision before closing and a closing by Nov. 15, 2026.
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Brigham City advertised a 4.81% property tax increase for 2026-27, worth $184,843, tied to a full-time city attorney and parks temporary wages. On Aug. 20 the council instead adopted the certified rate and paid the $129,843 attorney cost from General Fund balance.
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Brigham City's audited report shows $43.3 million in debt at June 30, 2025, up from $20.3 million. Revenue bonds owed by its business-type activities rose to $34.6 million from $12.7 million, and those activities transferred $4,257,174 to governmental activities during the year.
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Brigham City approved a 25-year Inland Port tax increment period for the Nucor project starting in tax year 2027. City staff said Nucor's incentive share would go to the city until an infrastructure bond is satisfied, and the port authority has authorized reimbursing the city up to an estimated $9,085,000.