Kaysville holds a hearing on a $16.5 million fire station bond that goes to voters Nov. 3, and adopts political sign rules to match state law, 5-0
October 1, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Kaysville's City Council held a public hearing on Oct. 1 on issuing about $16.5 million in general obligation bonds to build a new fire station, a proposition on the Nov. 3 ballot; residents spoke both for a station and against the cost, and the council took no vote because voters decide. The council voted 5-0 to amend its sign code to comply with House Bill 33, allowing political signs on private property and in adjacent park strips, and approved a consent agenda including a UDOT Main Street lighting agreement. It moved a parking citation rewrite to an action item, keeping the $40 maximum fine and raising the 10-day discounted payment from $15 to $20.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed and 2 approved.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
The next one was on October 7, 2026: Kaysville council cancels the Nov. 3 fire station bond election
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Public hearing · Budget
General obligation bonds of about $16,500,000 for a new fire station (Nov. 3 ballot)
Discussed
Mayor Tran said the hearing was required by Utah Code 11-14-318 and the proposition goes to voters Nov. 3. Speakers included a resident who supported a second station but said a less costly building was possible and urged saving instead of borrowing; another said the city's voter information lacked an opposing argument and pointed to existing debt, including about $13 million at the start of 2025, estimating combined debt near $40 million if the bond passes. Others asked whether the estimated $2 million in added annual staffing was the full operating cost, whether part of the roughly $7.58 million unrestricted fund balance could go toward it, and cited an estimated tax increase of about $306 a year for a $711,000 home. Mayor Tran said questions would be documented and answered. The council did not act on the bond at this meeting.
- Ballot date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Estimated tax increase cited: about $306 a year on a $711,000 home
- Added staffing cost cited: about $2 million a year
Item Ordinance · Other
Sign regulations: political signs to comply with House Bill 33 (Section 17-33)
Approved · 5-0
Community Development Director Brad McIlrath said the 2026 state law changes Utah Code 20A-17-103, so the city allows political signs on private property and park strips adjacent to it. Size and height limits are unchanged; the 10-foot driveway setback language moves. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 after a hearing with no comment.
Item Consent · Contract
Minutes, a water equipment facility easement resolution and a UDOT Main Street lighting agreement
Approved · 5-0
Approved on one motion.
Item Work item · Taxes and fees
Parking citation regulations and fees
Discussed
Attorney Nic Mills said the changes make the city's process for issuing, paying and appealing citations consistent. The maximum fine stays $40; the discounted amount for payment within ten days rises from $15 to $20. Appeals would go to a city attorney's office hearing officer or an administrative law judge. The council moved it to an action item.
What residents said
About 15 residents appeared at the bond hearing; several spoke.