Marriott-Slaterville
Local news, council decisions, projects and city spending, with links to the agendas, minutes and reporting behind each story.
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Follow the money and what happened next
Trace the decisions and financial records linked to Marriott-Slaterville's projects. A budget, bond ceiling, contract authorization and actual payment describe different things.
Open questions in our reporting
- Marriott-Slaterville and Weber County amend 1700 South road funding agreement
Whether the county approved and signed the second amendment, and what the project's final cost is. The posted copy is signed only by the city, and the Ledger has not seen county minutes for that item.
- Marriott-Slaterville raises its municipal energy tax from 3% to 6%
The minutes give no ordinance number or effective date for the 6% rate.
- Marriott-Slaterville lists $1.5 million in park and transportation impact fees on hand
The fiscal 2026 audit has not been published.
Marriott-Slaterville: audit findings, impact fees and energy tax →
Marriott-Slaterville and Weber County amend 1700 South road funding agreement
The council voted 5-0 on Aug. 20, 2026 to amend its funding agreement with Weber County for the 1700 South/1200 West road project. The county's posted second amendment, signed by the city, adds $1,450,000 in county funding and $161,006 in city matching money.
Marriott-Slaterville raises its municipal energy tax from 3% to 6%
The council voted 5-0 on June 18, 2026 to raise the municipal energy tax from 3% to 6%. Staff estimated the city would collect about $10,000 a month at the higher rate, split between grant matches and a cemetery project.
Marriott-Slaterville lists $1.5 million in park and transportation impact fees on hand
Marriott-Slaterville's impact fee report lists $752,408 in park fees and $743,418 in transportation fees on hand at June 30, 2025, with spending projected in 2026 through 2028. It lists $289,741 in storm-water fees; the city's audit reports $264,741 restricted for storm-water impact fees.
Marriott-Slaterville audit lists three state compliance findings for 2025
The city's fiscal 2025 audit found spending above budget in multiple funds, no fraud risk assessment by year-end, and a state deposit report filed with incorrect bank balances. The auditors did not modify their compliance opinion.
Around town
- Crime & safety
Weber County man cited for 'Flock is watching you' sign on license plate camera
David Belnap faces a class C misdemeanor and says the signs are free speech, as about 30 people protested his arrest.