Transportation Utility Fee Update

Dear Citizens,

Beginning in July 2015 North Ogden City began to collect a $3 Utility Transportation Fee, which was billed on your monthly utility statement.  In a recent court decision that involved Pleasant Grove Utah, the fourth district court ruled the collection of this type of fee was technically a tax and was collected inappropriately.  It is anticipated this decision may be appealed by Pleasant Grove and there is also the possibility the Utah State Legislature may clarify the current law pertaining to this type of fee.  Because of the uncertainty regarding the ability of cities to collect a Transportation Utility Fee, we have made the decision to suspend the collection of this $3 fee.  We will hold the balance of previously collected amounts in a separate account until a final decision is reached by the courts or the legislature.  Once a decision is reached we will comply with all aspects of the law pertaining to North Ogden’s collection of this fee.  Thanks for your understanding and patience and we will keep you posted as we receive further information.

Thank you

Mayor Berube