The Ledger is reviewing Woods Cross's public financial records, starting with the fiscal 2025 audit, the fiscal 2027 budget and property tax increase, a proposed City Hall and park bond, and a water-tank contract. Every figure comes from a linked public record.
A notice posted Oct. 7 says Woods Cross's new Local Building Authority intends to issue up to $33 million in lease revenue bonds for a city hall and parks, with an estimated $2,303,367 a year in payments. A public hearing is set for Nov. 3.
A notice posted Oct. 7 says Woods Cross's new Local Building Authority intends to issue up to $33 million in lease revenue bonds for a city hall and parks, with an estimated $2,303,367 a year in payments. A public hearing is set for Nov. 3.
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Woods Cross's council awarded Patriot Construction a $4,217,641.34 contract to replace the 1500 South water tank on Aug. 6, 2026. A month earlier, the low bid of $4,827,527 exceeded the project's $4,012,236 bond estimate, and the council agreed to shift $900,000 toward the tank.
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Woods Cross's council voted 3–2 on Aug. 4, 2026 to adopt the fiscal 2027 budget and a higher 2026 property tax rate. The city's notice put the increase at $995,285 a year, 46.86% over the prior year's budgeted property tax revenue, and the budget dedicates that amount to new City Hall debt service.
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Woods Cross's council conditionally approved Method Studio as architect and Hogan Construction as construction manager for the new City Hall and Hogan Park in November 2025, after scoring and public interviews. Check registers from July through September 2026 list three payments to Method Studio.
