1. A “City” by Any Other Name…
Opportunities and Challenges of the Magna Metro Township in 2019 and Beyond
Greg Schulz
Municipal Administrator
Magna Metro Township

2. What is a Metro Township?
A Metro Township is a City with two distinct differences
Taxing Authority is Limited
No Energy and Use Fee or Telecommunications Fee (Franchise Tax)
As Members of the MSD, No Property Tax Authority (MSD Only)
Must Contract for Municipal-Type Services (No Self-Provision)
All Services Provided by Local Districts, Interlocal Agencies, or PSC Regulated Private Operators.
Many have members of the Council serve as Trustees to the Districts
Everything Else is the Same as a City.

3. 2018 Notable Items… Magna Opportunity Zone Designations (March)
Only Municipality in the State to get two Census Tracts designated
Approximately 2000 acres designated as part of the Inland Port
Almost 10 percent of the total acreage in the Inland Port Authority Boundary
Little Valley Gateway Annexation
Annexed 210 acres for new residential development and the new home of Cyprus HS.
Launch of website.

4. More 2018 Notable Items…
Kicked off the Creation of the Magna Long-Range Strategic Plan
Requesting volunteers to serve on the Vision and Mission Committee
Creation of the Community Reinvestment Agency of Magna*
Direction and Management of Economic Development comes home
Inland Port Land Use Chapter – Ordinance*
To manage development in Magna’s acreage of the Inland Port
* - Items to be completed by the end of 2018

5. Magna’s Numbers of Opportunity
29,312
Magna’s 2018 Estimated Population Kem C Gardner Institute
33,311
Magna’s 2025 Estimated Population SLCO Moderate Income Housing Plan, Zions Public Finance – Feb. 2017
$3,631,596
Magna’s Reported Sales Taxes Distribution (July 2017-June 2018) Utah State Tax Commission
28.80%
Growth Rate for Gross Taxable Sales – ( ) Utah State Tax Commission
2000 plus…
Housing Units Proposed/In Development/Under Construction over next 5 to 10 years (Based on currently approved/in process projects)
$1Billion plus…
Amount of Residential Construction Investment in Magna over next 5 to 10 years

6. Magna Challenges – 2019 and Beyond
Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Infrastructure
Needs for Road Repair and Maintenance
Information provided by SLCO Public Works

7. Magna Challenges – 2019 and Beyond
Storm Drain and Municipal Flood Control
Question – “What is the number of paved miles in Magna?”
89.6 Miles – “City Roads” (SLCO Public Works)
Question – “What is the number of miles of storm drains?”
19.4 Miles – “City Storm Drains” (SLCO Public Works)
Federal and State Storm Drain/Stormwater Cleanup require maintenance and testing of system and the water.
Area of challenge – Cyprus Storm Drain System
Northwest Quadrant of Town
Minimal Storm Drain System

8. Magna Challenges – 2019 and Beyond
Street Lighting

9. Magna Challenges – 2019 and Beyond
MSD and Magna Revenue Needs are Reliant on the same Volatile Single Source
Currently receive overwhelming majority of funding from Local Option Sales Tax
Local Option Transportation Sales Tax (Imposed by SLCO) will help with roads
Estimated to Generate up to $250,000 annually for Road Maintenance and Repairs (Magna Share Only Estimated)
Half-Share for 2019
Current Suggested New Revenue Sources Requested for Consideration
SLCO and MSD Requesting Magna Consider a Storm Drain Maintenance Fee
The MSD is considering Imposing a Property Tax for 2019
The MSD currently does not impose a property tax

10. The Important Part of the Presentation…
Thank you for all you do guiding the growth and development of business!!!!