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No. A tax is charged broadly to fund general government. A fee is charged to users of a specific service to pay for that service. The TUF is a utility fee — like your water bill. Utah Code §10-6-134.5 requires that revenue be used exclusively for transportation purposes tied to a documented need. It cannot flow into the General Fund.

The City already applies all available transportation revenue — C-Road funds, Gas Sales Tax, and General Fund — across congestion relief, safety improvements, active transportation, and general operations. After those commitments, only $1,535,000 remains for roadway maintenance. Modeling shows $2,750,000 per year is needed to hold roads at today's average pavement condition rating of 5.7 out of 10. The TUF closes that $1,215,000 gap.

Yes. Every residential unit in Springville — whether a single-family home, apartment, condo, or any other type of dwelling — pays the same flat $4 per month. There is no distinction between housing types.

All property types pay — residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional. All residential units pay the same flat $4/month. Commercial and public uses are placed in tiers based on their average daily vehicle trips, so higher-traffic properties pay more.

TUF revenue is directed to roadway maintenance — filling the maintenance shortfall. This frees Sales Tax and C-Road funds to tackle congestion relief, safety improvements, and active transportation projects. Utah Code §10-6-134.5 also authorizes transportation utility fees for developing, constructing, and upgrading facilities, so TUF revenue may support capital projects as the program matures.

Utah Code §10-6-134.5 legally restricts TUF revenue to transportation purposes. The City must document the need, demonstrate current funding is insufficient, and show the fee is proportional to benefits received. Annual reporting will be publicly available so residents can see exactly how funds are spent each year.

Scheduled preventative maintenance — crack sealing, overlays, micro-surfacing — performed at the right time can extend a road's life to 30 years or more. A road that falls into disrepair requires full reconstruction at a cost 4–5 times higher than timely upkeep. Every year of deferral compounds the future expense and costs Springville residents far more in the long run.

The City is targeting first billing in October 2026. The Public Open House on July 16 (5:30–7:30 PM) is the best opportunity to learn more and ask questions in person. The public hearing and ordinance adoption will be held at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2026. All utility customers will receive a bill insert, and outreach continues through social media and a TUF education video on the City website.