Provo council sets general operations tax rate at 0.000576 on third motion and puts $151,943 toward a police officer
August 22, 2023, 12:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo, or online (YouTube)
At the August 22, 2023 work meeting two property tax rate motions failed 3-4 before the council passed a rate of 0.000576 on a 6-1 vote and directed the resulting $151,943 in additional revenue to the Police Department. It also directed staff on dog-related rules and Noorda College incentives.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Rezone at 3155 W. Center Street (PLRZ20230166) | Discussed |
| Communication towers and antennas (PLOTA20230187) | Discussed |
| Center Street improvements in downtown Provo | Discussed |
| Legacy CIP Fund balance | Discussed |
| Dogs: education, enforcement and code | Approved · 7-0 |
| Code-required and administrative reports | Approved · 7-0 |
| Property tax rate for general operations | Approved · 6-1 |
| Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine tax increment agreement | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Rezone at 3155 W. Center Street (PLRZ20230166)
Discussed
Presentation only; already on the August 22 council agenda.
Item 2 · City code
Communication towers and antennas (PLOTA20230187)
Discussed
Presentation only; already on the August 22 council agenda.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Center Street improvements in downtown Provo
Discussed
Update on improvements on Center Street and associated construction. Presentation only.
Item 4 · Presentation
Annual Fraud Risk Assessment
Discussed
Presentation only.
Item 5 · Budget
Legacy CIP Fund balance
Discussed
Presentation only.
Item 6 · City code
Dogs: education, enforcement and code
Approved · 7-0
Two motions passed 7-0. The first asked the administration to return with a plan and costs for education and enforcement. The second asked council staff to return with definitions of service and emotional support animals, information on banning or restricting dogs at certain events or facilities, and possible changes to fines and fees, plus any recommended code changes.
Item 7 · Other
Code-required and administrative reports
Approved · 7-0
A motion directed council staff to add a column showing how each report is currently received, then report back after talking with those who produce the reports about presenting to the council and the hours involved.
Item 8 · Taxes and fees
Property tax rate for general operations
Approved · 6-1
A motion to adopt a rate of 0.000576 failed 3-4, with Council Members Hoban, Shipley, Fillmore and Whipple against. A second motion for 0.000587 failed 3-4 with Council Members MacKay, Ellsworth, Hoban and Shipley against. A third motion to pass the original 0.000576 passed 6-1 with Council Member Travis Hoban against. A fourth motion appropriated the additional $151,943 in revenue to the Police Department budget, intended to fund one more full-time officer and equipment, and passed 7-0.
- Budget$151,943
Item 9 · Development
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine tax increment agreement
Approved · 7-0
A motion expanded the project area to include the existing building and extended the redevelopment period from 12 to 20 years. An amended motion instructed staff to bring back an agreement that also includes milestones at 5 and 10 years and penalties for missing them. It passed 7-0.