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City Administrator Derek Oiler told the council the prior agreement had allowed Mantua customers to pay 80% of the Brigham City residential sewer charge; under the new contract Mantua customers will pay the same monthly rates as Brigham City customers. The new agreement also requires new connections in Mantua to pay a connection fee equal to Brigham City’s sewer impact fee at the time of connection.

The agreement contains several key operational terms: Mantua remains responsible for collection system maintenance up to the interconnection point; Brigham City will meter flows where the two systems connect; Mantua must address infiltration and inflow problems causing elevated flows and has a transition window in which the city will assess modest overage fees if infiltration pushes the per‑dwelling monthly average above a defined threshold.

Details the council heard

- Overages and infiltration: The agreement sets an overage rate of $2 per 1,000 gallons for flows above a residential threshold that staff modeled from state averages (staff described a roughly 360–400 gallons per dwelling per month baseline). Mantua’s flow has intermittently exceeded that threshold during some months; staff and Mantua officials have been exchanging data and Mantua is undertaking system repairs.

- Prior plant upgrade cost sharing: Oiler said Brigham City previously made required plant upgrades on state‑mandated nitrogen/phosphorus compliance projects; under the old arrangement Mantua’s share for a multi‑million‑dollar upgrade was small (about $160,000 on a $6–8 million project), and the new connection fee structure is intended to capture future growth‑related costs directly from new development.

- Capacity limit: The contract establishes a maximum allowable flow into Brigham City's system at the current pipe capacity in the canyon; staff said that figure should not be reached during the five‑year term given available developable land.

Council action

Councilmember Smith moved to approve the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement; Councilmember Jensen seconded. The council adopted the resolution on roll call vote.

Why it matters: The updated contract resets financial expectations for Mantua connections, places the capital‑expansion risk for major plant upgrades on Brigham City (while charging new Mantua connections the same impact fee as Brigham City), and seeks to limit infiltration through scaffolded overage charges and a compliance timetable.

Next steps

Staff will implement a metering arrangement at the interconnection, monitor Mantua infiltration reductions, and apply the new connection fee for future Mantua development if and when developers seek to connect. The agreement runs five years and will be revisited with changing development patterns and system performance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 15, 2025 CC Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Brigham City adopted a five‑year interlocal agreement Thursday to continue treating wastewater from the nearby town of Mantua (Manaway), closing out an older, expired contract and updating fees, capacity limits and overage rules.","taxTitle","Brigham City Council, Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah","taxId",23154,"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},6555758,"Brigham City fire chief asks council to split assistant chief and fire‑marshal roles after long‑time resignation",278,3672000,3950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b&start=3672&end=3950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b/thumbnail_3672000.jpg","/articles/6555758/Utah/Brigham-City-fire-chief-asks-council-to-split-assistant-chief-and-firemarshal-roles-after-longtime-resignation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555758-3274b17dfe5ab709dd63bee30784f872/orig.mp4?Expires=1770861497&Signature=WPGdWfA0VKsf1pstwR2AVujabqxG0dh4jzNIjNG-XuFryTDNodkIg1p8950NFqtiUyJzyyZjdywj37EPsorxW5DbFp8nrbrE06imPzjiwsB9Ic7-OzwJAqQTqiNc0FhZMVBLzGNwEOiNxmimDEBjpDG~aGaMnvAD9S5JHLeTJdo6DItYtoaT-X7G6o-L8VXZATF16EHfzaoeSBolB8vOVoRD1QlEeSz8dBekOIVmLscJ-nAhPoEqc4j3o1eAONyS7KM~aeGOvh6fxvlnAWXLPre3kMViqfSSbMgIFMCB-ktt3Wxuosa9cRoDEKj688fE0TlNRFsWI3IGt9~RqEBaiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brigham City’s fire chief told the City Council Wednesday that the assistant fire chief and fire‑marshal — a combined role in the current organization — has resigned after 26 years and that the department and mayor’s office want to split that position into two distinct jobs in the FY26 budget.

Chief Stevenson said the two jobs involve different responsibilities and professional pathways: the fire marshal oversees prevention, inspections, code enforcement, fire investigation and development plan review, while the assistant chief handles day‑to‑day operations and incident management. He said training to perform either role at a high level can take years and that combining both duties placed heavy demands on the incumbent.

The mayor’s proposed budget includes two positions rather than the single combined post, and Chief Stevenson said the department had already conducted interviews for the fire‑marshal role and planned to post the assistant‑chief position. He asked the council for permission to post the assistant chief job immediately; the chief and the city administrator said there would not be a budget shortfall in the current fiscal year if the council consented to post the position.

Why it matters: splitting the positions would separate prevention and inspection responsibilities (fire marshal) from operational command (assistant chief), a structure the chief described as common in other departments and appropriate for the city and for Perry City, which Brigham City serves by contract.

Council and staff follow up

City Administrator Derek Oiler and human resources staff said the posted salary for the fire‑marshal position had prompted public questions when it appeared online; staff said they conducted a compensation study against about 28 Utah cities (TechNet data) and will share comparative numbers with council. Oiler said overall city wages are near the state average and that the new posting for a split role was budgeted in the mayor’s plan presented to council.

Operational detail and timing

The chief said he and staff would finalize the assistant chief posting for a minimum 10‑day open application period consistent with city policy; no formal council motion was required to post the position, and council members verbally indicated consent at the meeting. Staff said the mayor’s FY26 budget includes funding for the two separate positions pending council approval of the budget.

Ending

Council did not take a formal vote on hiring; staff will return with the FY26 budget and comparative compensation details as part of the budget process.","Following the resignation of an assistant fire chief/fire marshal with 26 years' service, the fire department and city administration proposed splitting the combined role into two positions and asked the council for consent to post the assistant‑chief job; staff said the mayor’s budget includes the split for FY26.",{"_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},6555763,"Brigham City officials present utility-rate plan, say power-purchase surcharge will be removed for FY26",600,867000,1467000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b&start=867&end=1467","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b/thumbnail_867000.jpg","/articles/6555763/Utah/Brigham-City-officials-present-utility-rate-plan-say-power-purchase-surcharge-will-be-removed-for-FY26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555763-f51696ab70f8a5fe708df892fb64fbe3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770861497&Signature=GyNsgA~lOCcpXrC59fpBOrH3mWFgeSiTKDxQCLkoPcoA61jUZ2kqIzSsMU8F-fjKtQt7Rpc2qPIANnvRzZ3yzetxH8wmz4Em9yn-VZOe7m1JxmrrIUmT-ai6wIsIMjTEHB9FE7XKmYd-KgiGQ8IqERsdgJ8VtZ0rSamlDWldKNFdzTxkjN9jsuQif-7gT6FSajRRoPs-ihZTfwjIBN9FgOQGgbYfUT06UL7KeeK9k1s9~DGqBlLqLjMhTJHj7hTsIaQwHv46DOkPsLFzTlgAs6yWpbMeTbVswVnfDeV4bS1CkJ0OIGoOzgwt2msdTHW4yxVXbEiDQIqBdnSx6uz8YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brigham City officials outlined proposed changes to municipal utility rates Wednesday evening, telling the City Council the power‑purchase adjustment charge would be set to zero for fiscal year 2026 under the mayor's budget and that other rate and fee changes are included in the draft budget.

At a 5 p.m. work session held before the regular council meeting, a city staff presenter and city administrators walked council members through the electric rate study carried out in 2022 and the mayor's proposed FY26 rates, comparing Brigham City's proposed residential bill for a 1,000‑kilowatt‑hour month with Rocky Mountain Power's recent rate schedule.

The staff presenter said the PPAC — a pass‑through component designed to track wholesale power costs — has been reduced from as high as 4.5¢/kWh in prior years to 1.25¢/kWh in the current budget and is proposed to be 0¢/kWh in fiscal 2026. The presenter said that move is possible because the electric rate stabilization fund currently meets the council‑approved target (a 120‑day reserve): \"The PPAC is off,\" the presenter said.

City staff emphasized the difference between municipal utilities and investor‑owned utilities, noting municipal revenue is reinvested locally. The city compared a thousand‑kilowatt‑hour residential example and said Brigham City customers would pay roughly the same or slightly less than Rocky Mountain Power customers under the mayor's proposal.

Why it matters: staff said keeping the PPAC at zero depends on reserve balances and wholesale power market conditions; the presenter warned the city would reintroduce a PPAC and notify the council if wholesale costs or the stabilization balance deteriorate.

Key details and supporting information

- Rate plan history: Staff said the council previously commissioned a four‑year rate plan from consultant Dave Berg in 2022 that laid out multi‑year adjustments. The FY26 figures presented are the final year of that earlier multi‑year plan.

- Rate stabilization fund: City documents cited a rate stabilization fund target equal to 120 days of operating cash for the electric department. Staff said the fund stood at about $6.6 million in March, above the target level identified in the adopted policy.

- Customer (base) charge: Staff and council members discussed the city’s separate customer service fee (the fixed monthly charge). Staff noted that the customer service fee is recorded on a separate general ledger revenue line and is not included in the 12% transfer calculation to the general fund. Council briefly discussed whether labeling that line as an \"electric\" or \"power\" customer charge on bills would reduce questions from customers.

- Rate tiers and usage buckets: The presenter said the first residential tier (the baseline bucket) is historically based on an average usage figure (about 0–400 kWh for the city's statistical model). Staff said an upcoming rate study will revisit tier thresholds and whether alternative structures—such as demand‑based or different tiers for EV owners—are appropriate as load patterns change.

- Portfolio and procurement: Staff showed Brigham City's current power portfolio mix (including Colorado River Storage Project allocations, UAMPS purchases, and forward contracts) and noted the city has reduced exposure to market purchases by signing more forward contracts. Staff warned that an expiring contract with favorable pricing will need replacement in the future and that the city is actively seeking options.

- Blue can (recycling) program: City staff reported continuously falling participation in the outsourced recycling program and rising tipping fees and contamination costs at the recycler. The mayor's budget proposes raising the monthly fee for curbside recycling to $9.50 (a 23% increase). Staff warned that if the fee rise is adopted, participation could fall further and that the third‑party contractor may seek longer‑term guarantees that could transfer financial risk to the city. Staff also noted that current policy locks customers into the service for one year unless the council changes that policy.

- Next steps: Staff said another rate study is budgeted in the mayor's proposal and will provide updated recommendations this winter or next spring; council members asked staff to supply clear, simple bill explanations for customers at the start of the fiscal year.

Quotes from the meeting

\"The PPAC is off,\" the staff presenter said, noting the policy condition that the PPAC not be charged when the rate stabilization fund is above target.

\"It's really just statistical analysis of expenses, revenues and what folks are actually using,\" Councilmember (unnamed in the transcript) summarized about how tiers were set and why they may change as load grows.

Context and outlook

Staff repeatedly cautioned that the proposed zero PPAC depends on maintaining the rate stabilization fund above the policy threshold and on wholesale markets remaining favorable. Council members pressed staff about public outreach and bill labeling; staff agreed to prepare simplified explanations for publication.

Ending note

The council did not take a formal vote on rate changes in the work session; the mayor's proposed budget and any associated rate ordinances or fee changes will return to council during the formal budget process later in the spring.","Council staff detailed the mayor's proposed fiscal 2026 utility rates at a work session, including a plan to set the power‑purchase adjustment charge (PPAC) to zero, continued reliance on a 120‑day rate stabilization reserve, and a proposed $9.50 monthly recycling (\"blue can\") fee that staff warned could further reduce participation.",{"_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},6555744,"City council approves technical updates to wastewater and stormwater rules; several routine items passed",328,5070000,5398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b&start=5070&end=5398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b/thumbnail_5070000.jpg","/articles/6555744/Utah/City-council-approves-technical-updates-to-wastewater-and-stormwater-rules-several-routine-items-passed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555744-dce7ccc01d805d21e2f86677640a8e8b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770861497&Signature=m7OohTyBV7jk2ZciIS4lhug7~eglHyWWDvaxFYG0axvfKzad414icXgducVxe7-~uV5xEsnVWSG4UE51J0DjwK4NnkOY6k-uH60~ikjiyUgY2DxvNuHEdXNbrwmSvrwWusUWGarP9ZCZAw7Uv-nosWxg5rHdNSxSZbuDLKmCkAtUvgylxeJTCbrNE7l3bGWssF8PaIaFgep~qG2gOQG4EIky9obPINq8uZz9~SmUUSgOY5kq4I74uk3JA1vH7CJ8SnlyVWE-7E0vkiT4MaPHCS8nNZB1MtkaaiBwkQkHhNNoBzQfjb7n4FGVsnjDdN28OmWuisgyVAUXKZWmsw6BiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brigham City Council on Thursday approved several routine regulatory and administrative items, including updates to industrial pretreatment standards and the city's stormwater management plan — both required to comply with recent state rule changes.

Industrial pretreatment standards

The council opened and closed a public hearing on proposed changes to the city’s industrial pretreatment standards and then adopted the ordinance/resolution to update local standards to reflect the current state code. City staff said the package had been discussed at two prior council meetings and returned from state review for final local action.

Stormwater management plan

Council members opened a public hearing on an updated stormwater management plan that reflects changes in state law. No public comments were received and the council adopted the updated plan on a roll call vote.

Other procedural actions

- The council moved into a closed session to discuss the purchase, sale and exchange of real property.

Votes at a glance

- Industrial pretreatment standards update: approved (roll call).
- Stormwater management plan update: approved (roll call).
- (See separate article) Interlocal wastewater agreement with Manaway: approved.
- (See separate article) Resolution authorizing capacity purchase agreement with UAMPS and related Wheeler agreements: approved.

All items listed above were approved without substantive new public commentary during the hearings; staff noted the stormwater and industrial pretreatment packages reflect required state code updates.","At the May 15 meeting the council approved updates to industrial pretreatment standards and the stormwater management plan to comply with state requirements; the council took additional actions including the interlocal wastewater agreement with Mantua and authorizing UAMPS/Wheeler agreements (covered in separate articles).",{"_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},6555749,"Council approves resolution to proceed with UAMPS capacity purchase and Wheeler agreement for peaking generators; air permit remains key condition",178,7370000,7548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b&start=7370&end=7548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351963-471ce8dfcfa71a38218af9a76a6fd96b/thumbnail_7370000.jpg","/articles/6555749/Utah/Council-approves-resolution-to-proceed-with-UAMPS-capacity-purchase-and-Wheeler-agreement-for-peaking-generators-air-permit-remains-key-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555749-e90c4f41fcbaf8cb6760aaee731c385f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770861497&Signature=WPusjndfDNyjlKSGRPbNzVS0IMzEjnberVCP9X1DeoxU1es-uq~1IhUsYb7HzP0NiKM82r9xNmk9Av523tgh5aJsX~ccNfM6giF-xR-DZXhhBPMs082b6X9XAt-UIJSMXOMqUtl-JsVjAkb4vBxEDMWnvwdJ~eQcmiGrOC0YMiKqeQBB8pQCsF654gf69gTpue7-Ru9fDZpmDYxkuw~-asEyPB2Hux4bnchrzFjADgSljG6-PPq2LcXt-0QYaAyUbmWLjwtllHpTSkzW8kRLxcCDJRiDMHQD6SE2UZwAQoDnV9ZztWXBn0icRsXX141og5IWLu~QXu2m4~qKJy~JTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brigham City on Thursday approved a resolution authorizing a capacity purchase agreement with the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and related contracts with Wheeler Machinery Company for an on‑site peaking generation facility, clearing the way for UAMPS to pursue project financing while staff continue to secure regulatory approvals.

Project framework and reason for the agreement

City staff and project consultants told the council the arrangement will let UAMPS finalize financing and Wheeler begin long‑lead procurement at its own risk; Wheeler offered to start engineering and procurement prior to final air‑quality permitting in order to limit cost escalation from inflation and extended lead times. The city’s agreement with UAMPS is structured so the project must still obtain a federal/state air permit; if Brigham City cannot secure the air permit, the city would not be obligated to move forward with the project.

Key figures and schedule

- Projected scale and cost: Staff provided an indicative project cost near $24 million and a preliminary 20‑year financing profile; project proponents estimated a bond payment of roughly $1.8 million annually over 20 years as an illustrative figure for planning. The first phase of construction will accommodate up to 6 generator slots in the facility; the city expects to place three units initially with space and permit allowances for future expansion.

- Output and system impact: Initial installed capacity in phase one is estimated at up to 7.5 megawatts when three units are operating; the shell is sized to accept six units for up to 15 MW. Staff said the peakers are intended to reduce the city’s exposure to volatile day‑ahead market prices and transmission capacity constraints that drove high wholesale costs in recent years.

- Air permit: City staff said the air‑quality permit review is underway with state regulators and that the first stage feedback was positive. They cautioned that final permitting, expected in the coming months, remains the project’s gating item.

Council action and next steps

The council voted to adopt the resolution authorizing Brigham City to enter the capacity purchase agreement with UAMPS and the balance‑of‑plant agreement with Wheeler Machinery. Project staff will continue engineering work, complete geotechnical studies, finalize interconnection and gas‑service details, and then return to council with final financing terms and a bond‑sale package before any sale is completed.

Why it matters: staff said owning or contracting for peaking capacity provides a hedge against extreme wholesale price spikes and transmission risks the city experienced during recent market disruptions; the project would change the city’s electric rate and capital profile once financing and construction are finalized.","Council adopted a resolution authorizing a capacity purchase agreement with UAMPS and related balance‑of‑plant arrangements with Wheeler Machinery for a peaking generation project. Staff said the agreement enables UAMPS to seek financing, but the project remains contingent on receiving the required air permit.","actionData","errors"]

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