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New Payson City Website Coming Soon
Just behind the big celebration of the City’s rollout of its new brand that builds on Payson’s heritage and plans for the future, a new Payson City website is coming soon! The City’s new slogan is “Home to Adventure.” We hope that you will continue to experience Payson’s spirit of adventure by utilizing the upcoming website as you conduct business with the City, learn of the many exciting events held and offered in Payson, participate in our many recreation and library programs, and stay current on what is happening in your community.
The dynamic website will be provided by Municode Corporation.
The ease of navigation is highlighted by the ability to access most parts of the site through multiple methods including an “I Want To…” section that will feature the most common citizen search inquires. The site will also include more information about the City's parks locations and amenities.
The site will also feature a new Economic Development Page, which will highlight current commercial projects approved and underway in Payson City, as well as several available sites for new projects.
Later this summer, Payson City will debut its new website. We urge citizens to keep checking back to see the new website.
Click here to view a new video about Payson Home to Adventure
New Payson City Website Coming Soon
Just behind the big celebration of the City’s rollout of its new brand that builds on Payson’s heritage and plans for the future, a new Payson City website is coming soon! The City’s new slogan is “Home to Adventure.” We hope that you will continue to experience Payson’s spirit of adventure by utilizing the upcoming website as you conduct business with the City, learn of the many exciting events held and offered in Payson, participate in our many recreation and library programs, and stay current on what is happening in your community.
The dynamic website will be provided by Municode Corporation.
The ease of navigation is highlighted by the ability to access most parts of the site through multiple methods including an “I Want To…” section that will feature the most common citizen search inquires. The site will also include more information about the City's parks locations and amenities.
The site will also feature a new Economic Development Page, which will highlight current commercial projects approved and underway in Payson City, as well as several available sites for new projects.
Later this summer, Payson City will debut its new website. We urge citizens to keep checking back to see the new website.
Click here to view a new video about Payson Home to Adventure
Notice of Cancellation of 2021 Municipal General Election
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
OF THE PAYSON CITY
2021 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 20A-1-206, Payson City, Utah County, Utah, hereby gives notice that on September 15, 2021, the Payson City Council passed and approved Resolution No. 09-15-2021-A, a resolution canceling the November 2, 2021, Municipal General Election and declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office.
CANDIDATES DECLARED ELECTED TO OFFICE OF MAYOR
Bill Wright
CANDIDATES DECLARED ELECTED TO OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL
Brett Christensen (4-year term)
Taresa Hiatt (4-year term)
Bob Provstgaard (2-year term)
/s/ Kim E. Holindrake
Kim E. Holindrake, City Recorder
Dated this 16th day of September, 2021
Published according to UCA 20A-1-206.
Notice of Proposed Annexation
PAYSON CITY
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION
SPRINGS AT SPRING LAKE ANNEXATION
Notice is hereby given by Bill Wright, Payson City Mayor, and the Payson City Council as follows:
Petition
On August 2, 2021, a petition for annexation was filed in the office of the Payson City Recorder by Rob McNeel, for the purpose of requesting annexation of approximately 9.27 acres located at approximately 3650 West 12240 South (Utah County) into Payson City.
Receipt of Notice of Certification
The petition was certified as required by Utah Code Section 10-2-405(2), and the Payson City Council received the Notice of Certification on September 2, 2021.
Description of the Property to be Annexed
The area proposed for annexation is located at approximately 3650 West 12240 South as identified on the enclosed map and is more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point located South 89°34'59" West along section line 147.82 feet and South 884.59 feet from the North quarter corner of Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 2 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 658.11 feet; thence South 88°55'41" West 372.84 feet; thence South 88°10'21" West 243.37 feet; thence North 1°16'39" West 273.39 feet; thence North 0°56'41" West 376.21 feet; thence along the existing Payson city boundary the following three courses and distances: 1) North 88°34'40" East 215.16 feet, 2) North 0°39'53" West 10.81 feet, and 3) North 89°00'00" East 413.41 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 9.366 acres, more or less. Basis of bearing: Utah state plane coordinate system NAD 1983, central zone.
Inspection and Copy of Petition
The complete annexation petition is available for inspection and copying at the City Recorder’s Office, 439 W Utah Avenue, Payson, Utah, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays.
City May Grant Petition and Annex Property Unless Protest Filed
The Payson City Council may grant the petition and annex the above-described property unless a written protest to the annexation petition is filed with the Utah County Boundary Commission, and a copy of the protest is delivered to the Payson City Recorder no later than Saturday, October 2, 2021, which is 30 days after the Payson City Council’s receipt of the Notice of Certification.
Where Protests May Be Filed
Protests shall be filed with the Utah County Boundary Commission, ATTN: Kris Poulson, Chair, 100 E Center St. #1100, Provo, UT 84606 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. A copy of the protest must also be delivered to the Payson City Recorder’s Office, 439 W Utah Avenue, Payson, Utah, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays.
Who May File Protests
A protest to the annexation petition may be filed by the legislative body or governing board of an affected entity, or “an owner of rural real property” according to UCA 10-2-407.
POSTED ACCORDING TO UTAH CODE 10-2-406 BEGINNING, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
UPDATED Letter from Mayor Wright Regarding Drought Conditions & Pressurized Irrigation
Linked is an updated letter from Mayor Wright regarding the drought conditions in the State of Utah and the City of Payson. As well as the 2021 Water Management Plan.
Updated Letter from Mayor Wright
New Customer Portal to track pressurized irrigation usage
The customer portal is now available to Payson City residents. If you have a PI meter installed, you can login to the customer portal to track your usage and set up usage alerts. This will help calculate what your bill next year will be.
Pressurized Irrigation Problems
Problems with the Pressurized Irrigation (PI) system
Residents of Payson:
With the recent monsoonal storms there is a great amount of mud an silt in the Highline Canal and they have shut down the canal until late Thursday or Friday. The Highline Canal provides a majority of our irrigation water to the city. Having said that, Payson City is not planning on shutting down the pressurized irrigation system. We will utilize some of the water from the Payson Lakes to keep the system on. However, we would request your help in conserving the PI water the best you can during this week until the Highline Canal is re-energized. Thank you for your cooperation.
Letter from Mayor Wright regarding truth in taxation
July 29, 2021
Dear residents of Payson,
As Mayor of our great community and on behalf of the city council, I wanted to reach out and provide some explanation of our Truth in Taxation Hearing scheduled for August 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Payson City has held Truth in Taxation hearings for the last five years with the exception of last year due to COVID-19. For many years, Payson City has held the certified tax rate steady. This creates a small incremental increase in taxes, but precludes much higher increases in the future.
Whenever we hold a tax hearing, we are required to notify Utah County of the maximum percentage the city would be willing to increase the city property tax. This allows the County to print proposed tax notices. The City Council is not obligated to raise taxes to the full percentage noticed. In fact, the city has generally not raised taxes to the full percentage noticed.
This year, the notification deadline was before a scheduled city council work session. The 20% cap was noticed to allow room to hire additional engineering and planning help for the growth that is occurring and open up a discussion with the Council.
At the city council work session on July 7, 2021, the Council expressed their desire not to raise the city property tax by the proposed 20% and asked staff to utilize reserve funds to pay for the additional engineering and planning help. The Council's desire was to hold the certified tax rate at the same level as it was last year, to keep in step with prior years practice.
In the certified tax calculation, generally the certified tax rate declines each year, so Cities are not able to reap the full benefits of growth in the community, even though growth means more expenses to the city. This year is no exception, the calculated certified tax rate was a reduction from the previous year.
If the Council holds the tax rate steady (.001193) the tax increase would be approximately 5.8% over the computed certified tax rate. For a $302,000 home, the increase in taxes over the certified tax rate would be approximately $10.80 per year.
We always welcome your input at the City Council meeting, but wanted you to be aware that the city more than likely will hold the city's certified tax rate the same as last year.
Mayor Bill Wright
Payson City
Payson City Planning Commission Meeting - September 22, 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Payson City Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Payson City Center, 439 West Utah Avenue, Payson, Utah, as well as virtually through a link with Zoom Video Communications. Please use the link below to participate and/or view the meeting.
Topic: Planning Commission Meeting 22 September 2021
Time: Sep 22, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 361 732 4901
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Pets in the park
Payson City would like to remind you that dogs are not allowed in Memorial Park, except service animals as defined by the ADA.
(“A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability”. “Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animalsunder ADA”. https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.pdf.)
Come and enjoy our park but please leave your furry friends home.
Payson City Hours of Operation
Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
After Hours Utility Emergencies:
For Power, Water, Sewer, Parks, Streets, and Storm Drain
Please Call 801-465-5270
Please Do Not Contact Us Through the Comments if There Is An Emergency, Please Call The Number Above if Our Office is Closed or Call Debbie at 801-465-5217 During Work Hours if There is a Utility or Garbage Issue.
News & Events:
The Utah Lake Commission is working with a team of student interns from BYU to evaluate the community interests in recreation offerings available at Utah Lake, with the hopes of working with partners to implement new activities and events in the future. Please complete a survey to collect data on people's interests.
Gladstan Golf Course
Gladstan Golf Course is located in Payson just 15 minutes south of Provo, Utah and boasts beautiful rolling fairways, plentiful bunkers, water and amazing views.
Enjoying eating at the Gladstan Grill before or after golfing. The food is delicious and the view is wonderful if you sit on the deck and look over the valley!
Curbside Recycling
Recycling is now available to Payson City Residents. Downloadable Information Sheet
Community Alert System
Get alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, law enforcement activity, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
Employment Opportunities
Are you looking for a great seasonal job?
Payson City has some wonderful
opportunities!
Payson City is currently recruiting for seasonal workers for the pool, golf course, cemetery, parks, streets, and city grounds.
Community Development Block Grant Survey
Recreation Department
Visit the Recreation Department website to sign up for sports and other recreational activities.
Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce
Payson City Chamber of Commerce offers a strong network of businesses working together to keep consumers in our city. Businesses have the opportunity to invest in the community while also giving them a chance to increase their own business growth.
