Council denies Sensitive Area Overlay Removal (Ordinance 2026-27), 0–4

Denial of Sensitive Area Overlay Removal (Ordinance 2026-27)

0 yes, 4 no

Jon Gossett (no), Ed Hansen (no), Melodi Gochis (no), Justin Brady (no)

Ordinance 2026-27: Sensitive Area Overlay Removal Denial

0 yes, 4 no

Resolution 2026-70: Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant Acceptance

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-71: Tooele County JAG Interlocal Agreement

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-72: Hanson, Allen & Luce Water Rights Study Agreement

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-73: FIRE Program Establishment

4 yes, 0 no

Invoices and Purchase Orders Approval

4 yes, 0 no

Meeting Minutes Approval

4 yes, 0 no

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Resolution 2026-70)

4 yes, 0 no

Interlocal Agreement with Tooele County for Byrne JAG Funds (Resolution 2026-71)

4 yes, 0 no

East Valley Water Source and Water Rights Study Agreement (Resolution 2026-72)

4 yes, 0 no

Firefighter Incentive for Response and Engagement Program (Resolution 2026-73)

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Invoices and Purchase Orders

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Meeting Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Resolution 2026-06: Forge Industrial LLC Agreement

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Sensitive Area Overlay Removal

695 South Main Street and 598 South Canyon Road

A request to remove the sensitive area overlay from 2.02 acres across three parcels to increase potential lot yield.

denied (0-4) · still denied

Sewer Revenue Bonds and System Upgrades

The city is moving forward with up to $14 million in sewer bonds to upgrade biosolids processing and UV disinfection at the wastewater treatment plant without increasing current sewer rates.

What it means: Up to $14 million in bond financing, serviced by current sewer revenues without a rate increase.

Raised 2 times this week

Transportation Master Plan Update

Council members and residents have raised concerns that UTA's on-demand transit service stops too early in the evening, leaving workers stranded without a ride home. The city hopes to use its new transportation data to pressure UTA for more robust commuter services.

What it means: Local commuters who rely on public transportation to travel to and from work will benefit from extended service hours.

Raised 2 times this week

Zoning Map Amendment & Sensitive Area Overlay Removal

A developer requested to remove the sensitive area overlay from two acres near Canyon Road to increase lot yield, but the council rejected it over safety and hillside protection concerns.

What it means: Nearby residents and the community by preserving hillside stability and natural drainage buffers.

Raised 2 times this week

Firefighter Incentive for Response and Engagement (FIRE) Program

The city established a point-based incentive program to reward volunteer firefighters with stipends, helping maintain the volunteer department amid growing call volumes.

What it means: $100,000 allocated in the current fiscal year budget.

Raised 2 times this week

Peterson Industrial Depot Water Infrastructure Assessment

Tooele City is spending $115,460 from RDA funds to excavate test holes at 50 intersections in the Peterson Industrial Depot. This helps map out and check the condition of 80-year-old water pipes left over from the former army depot so the city can plan future repairs.

What it means: Costs $115,460 plus a 5% contingency, funded entirely through remaining RDA reserves.

Water Conservation

The city hired an engineering firm to study how to best utilize water rights on the east side of Tooele Valley for future growth.

What it means: Tooele City water utility customers and future development on the east side.

East Valley Water Rights Study

The city approved a study with Hanson, Allen & Luce to evaluate east valley water sources and rights, helping plan for future growth and development east of Main Street.

What it means: Tooele City and future developers seeking to utilize municipal water rights efficiently.