Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-53-221. Tax for care, relief, and burial of indigents

(a) the care, maintenance, and relief of the indigent sick or dependent poor persons having a lawful settlement in the county;

(b) the temporary relief of indigent persons not having a lawful settlement in the county temporarily residing therein, and for the burial of such indigent persons who die within the county;

(c) the erection and maintenance of hospitals, infirmaries, and farms in connection with Subsections (1)(a) and (b);

(d) the employment of a superintendent for such county hospitals and infirmaries, and any other necessary help in them; and

(e) the salary of the county physician for attending the indigent sick or dependent poor and other duties as provided by law.