July 16, 23, August 1, 1998 A feasibility study has been completed and a full copy of the study is available for inspection and copying at the office of the Weber County Clerk/Auditor, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ste. 320, Ogden, Utah 84401, (801) 399-8400. The feasibility study summary is as follows: FEASIBILITY STUDY SUMMARY Demographic Analysis: Marriott-Slaterville has a 1998 population of an estimated 1,508 persons and has grown at an average annual rate of 2.8 percent since 1990. Average household size in Marriott-Slaterville is 3.4 persons, larger than the average household size of 2.7 persons in Weber County. Average household incomes of $44,640 (1998) are higher than average household incomes of $31,977 countywide. The overall level of educational attainment is slightly lower than County levels. Land Use Analyses: The land area of the proposed incorporation area covers 7.3 miles, with a resulting population density of 166 persons per square mile (based on 1990 Census data). By 1998, density has increased to 207 persons per square mile). Roughly 72 percent of the land is designated as agricultural. Most of the area has a shallow ground water table and there have been many agricultural drains installed in the area to drain the land for farming. There are no physical barriers to incorporation and the proposed boundaries do not create any unincorporated islands or peninsulas. The boundaries of natural geographic features and currently existing political boundaries have been followed. While Farr West's Annexation Policy Declaration includes portions of Marriott-Slaterville, the proposed incorporation does not hinder or prevent future and more logical and beneficial incorporation or annexation. Fiscal Analysis: Special districts, such as the fire and water districts currently serving the proposed incorporation area, will not be affected by the incorporation. These districts have separate budgets for revenues and expenditures, which will not be impacted by incorporation. If the proposed incorporation area, the municipal services fund will see a reduction of $195,000 in revenues over expenditures in the municipal services fund. Therefore, if incorporation occurs, the County surplus will be reduced to $62,698. The estimated budget for the proposed Marriott-Slaterville area suggests $475,683 in revenue sources (not including property or franchise taxes) and $507,020 in expenditures-a ratio of revenues to expenditures of 90 percent. The proposed budget also does not include expenditures for any significant capital projects. Any major growth in the area will probably trigger the need for a central sewer system. All of this area could be served by the Central Weber treatment plant. There will also be startup costs and revenue lags that will increase the deficit between revenues and expenditures during the first year of incorporation. Including these factors, it is anticipated that property owners will have to pay $296,551 in some form of tax (either franchise or property) over the next five years. If property is the sole means used to fund the deficit, it is anticipated that the tax on a $100,000 primary residence will be about $57 per year, with a cost of roughly $98 during the startup year. Attest: LINDA G. LUNCEFORD WEBER COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR 128