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Staley described two interchange projects completed this year: the Main Street (Exit 12) I-15 interchange and a George Washington Boulevard/SR-7 interchange. He also referenced the new alignment of Main Street, Buena Vista Boulevard's role as a collector road paralleling I-15, and widening of Red Hills Parkway at Green Spring to five lanes.

Public-works highlights included construction of a 2,500,000-gallon water tank on a hillside, mass grading at Wills Park, a complete rebuild of Sandia Road in Pine View Estates and added traffic signals at George Washington Boulevard at 240 West, Telegraph and 1100 East, and Buena Vista and Main.

Staley said the city issued 822 residential building permits in 2024 and described community policing as the chosen approach for public safety. He said total calls and daily calls for the fire department have doubled over five years and thanked residents and firefighters who recently performed lifesaving CPR during an incident.

The mayor urged motorists to slow down and avoid distracted driving in school areas and neighborhoods and credited police and firefighters for their service as the city grows.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","(2025) Washington City: State of the City Address","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Chris Staley highlighted recent and ongoing infrastructure work — including two new interchanges on I-15, a 2.5 million-gallon water tank, road widenings and 822 residential building permits in 2024 — and said fire-department call volume has doubled over five years.","taxTitle","Washington City Planning Commission, Washington City, Washington County, Utah","taxId",24713,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6631825,"Washington City advances historic canal trail, acquires Kirkland property for public use",213,2282000,2495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d&start=2282&end=2495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d/thumbnail_2282000.jpg","/articles/6631825/Utah/Washington-City-advances-historic-canal-trail-acquires-Kirkland-property-for-public-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631825-18575566c980f69d635660369dc04008/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178446&Signature=XLnDEU1C6K1AYCa8nPE-uXAr3xB2nKLH1w~mIvasB4eKc5hwRIPyBNs9fYv3Kk0SjoZ0kySxpUkdi0d5hgvlUQ7claMojjRpZ6tyuSVWdJLTAxhm4gxPL4~UUsjEjIAy2QgGH1hWqGJgwP~saYiXqiCn3B3UQOZJ3zyc2r9-masqqVcF25pwL8ugiU6yZgmNcYkcQTaIktlyjvlsG0h0VzRWYU0fx1NXPWFAw9MtGrXrhrK4k0R81oye5c6~lENkrak5JF~sfMSATjEnpm6cYB5BfYe1dUP2pfaC1ihE79Uo40VMCUifnvWCmWm8mOBbjFm96fvCYaAzDUpI-pRvJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Chris Staley said Washington City has acquired the Kirkland property — a parcel tied to one of the area's original farming families — and is preserving it for public use as part of broader open-space goals.

Staley described efforts to convert an historic open-ditch canal easement into a continuous trail that would connect neighborhoods, schools and parks. He said about 1.5 miles of the canal trail are currently paved and that the city intends to pave an additional roughly 3 miles.

The mayor said the project will require approximately 63 easements; the city has acquired 51 to date. He noted that property north of Industrial Road will be dedicated for public use and cited potential uses including parks or a cemetery.

Staley framed the canal trail and land acquisitions as measures to preserve the city's farming heritage while expanding active-travel options for residents. “It's perfect for the active, outdoor, and healthy lifestyle we live here under the Dixie sun,” he said.","Mayor Chris Staley said the city acquired the historic Kirkland property and is advancing a canal trail project with 1.5 miles paved and plans for an additional 3 miles; the city has acquired 51 of about 63 easements needed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6631829,"Washington City plans RFQ to redevelop nearly seven acres on Main Street and Telegraph",119,1569000,1688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d&start=1569&end=1688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d/thumbnail_1569000.jpg","/articles/6631829/Utah/Washington-City-plans-RFQ-to-redevelop-nearly-seven-acres-on-Main-Street-and-Telegraph","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631829-8a6cd7e2d01a926d014bff44dcbb452c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178446&Signature=JgS-08lMHRXbzXNzZ8-dqm99ZbMXj5VUTXcOUmA8NXusvw7PApggSuuUjrfjzVdlbXP1~bacijYnUcWV7ocso-m-OhTXZpPCglQ2Q0u5PtBUxREEDmZwaElab~RPf6RA0gP-SwrUxQPd5XCWQs6MIaR1GnwCRSsisFwpEG9eEGIONwa68tBfzLWqsQ4KW7l2hhGflcU584lqaUkWP0J24QdTKmuKLAFS2~Qr8MUnwwEsyzGbk0o7ZdH2JoUwfw5rCY5hW79QeXNvCMLx482kB8btPKj-RZE~bUGmtBHKqVI09-L-RBxs~UfNqU5AQ49SMzpJUlYKOyBtAat~hZXK5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Chris Staley said Washington City will issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) to guide redevelopment of nearly seven acres of assembled, city-owned property in the downtown Main Street and Telegraph area.

Staley said the RFQ will cover planning, revitalization and redevelopment and that the city will prioritize a development team prepared to collaborate with the city, acquire the parcel and move forward without delay. He said the RFQ will require the chosen partner to address density, height, setbacks, parking and quality-of-life issues.

The mayor said the RFQ is scheduled for final review by the city council later this month; if the review proceeds as planned the document will open on April 1 and remain open until July 2, 2025, at 2 p.m.

Staley did not identify a preferred developer or provide financial terms; he said the city will look for a partner willing to acquire and build on the assembled parcels and to coordinate with the city on design and siting issues.","Mayor Chris Staley said the city will finalize and release a request for qualifications (RFQ) to revitalize almost seven acres of assembled city-owned downtown property; the RFQ is scheduled to open April 1 and close July 2, 2025 at 2 p.m.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6631835,"Washington City highlights multiple commercial and logistics projects as growth strategy",218,1308000,1526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d&start=1308&end=1526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d/thumbnail_1308000.jpg","/articles/6631835/Utah/Washington-City-highlights-multiple-commercial-and-logistics-projects-as-growth-strategy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631835-1bc19f9322bf891bf6543db5f74a901e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178446&Signature=nfJGUe7Pp7t4zKopEPan3ioUkVMFqZvAA1ctNVsQiHt3XPhnHTycsbdbed9LESDG0Q4i2mORjdue~A1LAWkZ90VrCSnP1QGY6srjPtvICVIKlb5eNFbworJtqzjIJ4P9fQ3aB-vsFlfhMDusdcK-vmmIVzvzkMO6SVcgmXPjWNGvJ9~PogPLHRRCB5FFwlyUtU1~TXgz1OZZPJaXN3Ls10AFIA57fpgeQJE9R3kYPpNWDPWqv0jSCn6djHyw-ZYxR98sdtkPY0dHLBlxJUZm6Qy2DzR9uP6-aLJMX-fkF9gFRiIDu976eVWZUegRq8yiA0DTt4JQqd-5tI-8EFqy0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Chris Staley said Washington City is prioritizing commercial development along the I-15 corridor to boost sales-tax revenue and better match the city's share of services to its population.

The mayor listed a number of projects the city said are under construction, fully entitled or near vertical construction: a Findlay Hyundai dealership (recently opened ribbon cutting), restaurant and retail firsts for the city including 7 Brothers and Panera Bread, a Marriott hotel under construction near Green Spring, and neighborhood commercial development near Crimson Cliffs High School.

On the industrial side, Staley highlighted the Ara Southwest Logistics Center, showing drone footage of footings for two buildings “nearly 200,000 square feet each” under construction. He also described the Freeport West project as accounting for nearly 5,000,000 square feet of space opening land east of St. George Regional Airport to commercial and industrial development. Staley said WinCo Foods is fully entitled, with construction drawings nearing completion and plans to go vertical this year on an approximately 14-acre site.

Staley credited Rusty Hughes, the city's economic development director, for helping bring projects to fruition and pointed attendees to washingtoncity.org's interactive development map for plats, elevations and project details.

The mayor framed the projects as deliberate steps to increase sales-tax revenue that supports police, fire and roads and to reduce what he described as a current 4% deficit between sales-tax revenues and population share.","Mayor Chris Staley described a string of commercial, retail and industrial projects — from new dealerships and restaurants to a large logistics center and a project called Freeport West — as central to the city's economic development goals along I-15.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6631840,"Washington City warns of historic low snowpack, outlines conservation and regional reuse plan",353,1959000,2312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d&start=1959&end=2312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2677301-dff6a6d4cad39621ecac49291b93d01d/thumbnail_1959000.jpg","/articles/6631840/Utah/Washington-City-warns-of-historic-low-snowpack-outlines-conservation-and-regional-reuse-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631840-31c4c8209d57c488ba16bec1ad4c7782/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178446&Signature=HrbFAqN7Yzm6LZJqVYutFREZaez5Bk0pk2P9gCbKpK8dujGE-XJZp0IWUA~smGxg8AbbSffzVtdkHSYbBJihFwze0SmX-ir9Vp0zf5KBzO~TyELjfdPasOzX~L~dukIM7HqQCQgjQJKFIGQp3n7LcENFgltSAl9o8nSGTRo057gIFfyuHzBtQtfVjzfZuznRpC6Z9A6-8ceCKsaYffHTP~zD6zj4RXH7fv5hP3BE5nWuLVJeVyUkvbnzY~~TD-aA0Pde3~pNfKh3dhpqQrHgKcja3igHWrbir2epn0j4f-Ieaf~mixGPtdnqEIkGJT5RLcYxwinosHbAtfnDddJRWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Chris Staley told residents that Washington City is facing “its lowest water year on record since 1895,” and urged continued conservation while the city advances a regional reuse and purification project.

Staley said the city is at about 27% of median snowpack this season but added that local reservoirs remain relatively full, giving the city time to prepare for summer. He credited residents with large reductions in residential water use and noted a new municipal landscape conservation ordinance that sets a lower target for average residential consumption of 0.59 acre-feet per year.

The mayor said the next phase of local water planning is a regional reuse and purification system, being developed with municipalities and the Washington County Water Conservancy District. “It is projected to produce 24,000 acre feet of water per year by 2042. That's enough to serve 40,000 homes,” Staley said.

Staley outlined voluntary and incentive programs the city uses to reduce outdoor irrigation, including a rebate of up to $2 per square foot for turf removed and replaced with water-efficient landscaping. He also said more than 2,000,000 square feet of grass has been removed in Washington County to date, which he said accounts for about 30% of statewide turf replacement while the county represents roughly 7% of Utah’s population.

On day-to-day conservation, Staley urged residents to reduce unnecessary irrigation and to “turn your sprinklers off in the winter, and don't overwater during the other seasons.” He described recent trips to study reuse technology — including a visit to San Diego — and said Washington City is adopting best practices from other municipalities.

The mayor did not announce new mandatory restrictions at the address but stressed vigilance and support for ongoing projects to secure long-term local water supply.","Mayor Chris Staley said Washington City is facing its lowest water year on record, highlighted residential conservation gains and announced a regional water reuse and purification system projected to produce 24,000 acre-feet per year by 2042.","actionData","errors"]

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