Commissioners approve final reading of ordinance raising and clarifying sheriff's office fees

Weber County commissioners voted April 21 to approve Ordinance 2026-08, a final-reading amendment to the county fee schedule for the sheriff's office.

Julie Stoddard, presenting the ordinance changes, said the proposal includes several specific adjustments: add a credit-card processing fee; amend the GRAMA request fee to $35 per case or vehicle; set incident, accident and police report fees at $50 per report; make redaction costs a variable expense; increase inmate haircuts from $7 to $10 and add a $4 beard trim; make prescription charges variable depending on medication type; and raise deputy sheriff security hours from $63.60 to $98.

"So, several recommended changes to the fee schedule," Stoddard said while reading the recommended items. She also confirmed redaction costs would be treated as variable depending on the work required.

Commissioners asked whether any contracts already signed would be affected. Stoddard responded that any contract already signed would be honored at the old rate.

Commissioner Jim Harvey moved to approve Ordinance 2026-08 with the clarifications discussed; Commissioner Sharon Ballos seconded. A roll-call vote was taken and the motion carried.

Why it matters: The fee updates aim to align charges with current costs and to capture transaction processing expenses. Commissioners emphasized honoring existing contracts and asked staff to verify any in-process agreements before the ordinance takes effect.

What happens next: The ordinance passed on final reading at the meeting. Staff were asked to confirm whether any county or external contracts are pending that would be affected by the new rates.