Joe Stevens

The Hinckley Town Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund. Key areas covered in the budget include property taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenue, charges for services, interest income, and miscellaneous revenue. Expenditures were allocated for administration, public safety, Class C roads, parks, recreation, and public property. Capital outlay projects for the General Fund include updates to the General Plan and Town Code, new equipment, and industrial park improvements. The Water Fund budget addresses water sales, water right leases, and connection fees, with expenses for salaries, employee benefits, repairs, and capital outlay. The Sewer Fund budget includes funding for a Sewer Master Plan and system improvements.

This general plan serves as a guide for Hinckley, Utah, to direct current and future decisions, ensuring the best interests of its citizens and fulfilling state requirements. The plan outlines key areas including managing future growth and land use while preserving rural character, maintaining an efficient transportation system, facilitating diverse and affordable housing opportunities, developing and maintaining reliable infrastructure and public facilities, and fostering economic development. The overarching vision is to create a vibrant and inviting community that embraces growth while staying true to its rural roots, supporting small businesses, and preserving its agricultural heritage.

The Hinckley Town Council convened a public hearing to consider adopting the Impact Fee Facilities Plan (IFFP) and Impact Fee Analysis (IFA), imposing impact fees, and establishing procedures for calculation, collection, appeals, accounting, and reporting. The council reviewed the IFFP and IFA, which address the impacts of development on the culinary water system. The ordinance sets forth findings related to growth, infrastructure demands, and equitable cost allocation. It defines service areas and project improvements, approves the IFA and IFFP, and details the calculation of impact fees, including components for equity buy-in and future facilities. The ordinance also covers developer credits, fee adjustments, accounting practices, expenditure guidelines, and refund policies.

This General Plan for Hinckley, Utah, provides a roadmap for future development, balancing growth with the preservation of its rural character and agricultural heritage. The plan outlines key objectives across several areas, including managing land use and annexation for high-quality development, maintaining a safe transportation network, ensuring diverse and affordable housing options, and developing robust public infrastructure while prioritizing water conservation. Additionally, it aims to foster economic development by supporting small and home-based businesses and attracting services that enhance community life.