[{"_1":2,"_105":-5,"_106":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,85,95],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6578428,"mediaKeyId","3381497-55f3cf7e4976980ac1e75f74b1b843b4","parentId",3381497,"title","Mona staff says Carter building permit requires half-acre-foot culinary water; council considers contingency or market transfer","audioSeconds",1036,"startMs",23000,"endMs",1059000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381497-55f3cf7e4976980ac1e75f74b1b843b4&start=23&end=1059","thumbnailUrl","https://d352y6ypj4mjo3.cloudfront.net/AudioPlaceholder.png","articleUrl","/articles/6578428/Utah/Mona-staff-says-Carter-building-permit-requires-half-acre-foot-culinary-water-council-considers-contingency-or-market-transfer","mediaUrl","author","Mona City Council","date","2025-04-22T18:00:00Z","article","Planning staff told the Mona council during its April 22 work session that current municipal code requires half an acre-foot of culinary water per ERC for new building permits and that the Carters must either bring their own water share or purchase a city-owned share at a negotiated replacement cost.

The discussion centered on a parcel the Carters bought last July. \"When the Carters came to me last year... it wasn't a % clear what the requirements were,\" planning staff said, describing difficulty finding archived subdivision records and noting the city's current code — updated and entered in Municode in September 2015 — requires 0.5 acre-foot per ERC.

The staff member said the city attorney advised applying current code at permit filing rather than grandfathering older standards: \"the attorney feels that the Carters would need to bring in their own half acre foot of water or buy from the city at today's... replacement cost.\"

Councilmembers discussed options for the Carters, including (1) buying a city water share at a council-negotiated price, (2) purchasing culinary credit on the open market from a private seller, or (3) demonstrating an own-source transfer. Planning staff told the council a starting replacement-cost estimate discussed among staff and the city engineer was between $10,000 and $15,000; staff cautioned the final price would be set by the council and formalized by the city attorney in contract form. One councilmember noted market prices are uncertain: \"The last I heard was 25,\" the councilmember said, referring to a higher private-market number.

Property owner (Applicant) remarks reflected frustration at inconsistent records. The Applicant said the lot was purchased in July and: \"When we bought the lot, we were told it was all there... I would not have bought the lot.\" The Applicant asked whether council could place a contingency on the building permit to allow construction to proceed while the water issue is resolved; staff said the council could place a contingency in the permit and recommended options include setting a contingency price (for example, $15,000) or allowing the applicant to find a cheaper private share.

No formal council vote was recorded during the work session on this item. Staff said the matter will be placed on the council meeting agenda for a decision and that the city attorney would draft any contract if the council chooses to offer a city share.

Why it matters: The requirement affects whether property owners must secure culinary water before receiving final building permits, with direct cost and schedule implications for homeowners who purchased lots under older subdivision paperwork.

What happens next: Staff will supply supplemental documents to the full council and the city attorney would draft contract language if the council elects to sell a city share or set a contingency price at the council meeting.

","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Work Session Recording - April 22, 2025 Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff told Mona councilmembers on April 22 that current municipal code requires half an acre‑foot of culinary water per ERC for new building permits, and that Brook and Carwin Carter must either supply that water or purchase a city water share at a council‑negotiated replacement cost.","taxTitle","Mona, Juab County, Utah","taxId",80050,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578414,"Council discusses West Side park upgrades, pickleball courts and skate‑park options using impact fees",391,3278000,3669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381497-55f3cf7e4976980ac1e75f74b1b843b4&start=3278&end=3669","/articles/6578414/Utah/Council-discusses-West-Side-park-upgrades-pickleball-courts-and-skatepark-options-using-impact-fees","Councilmembers discussed multiple options for the West Side park during the April 22 work session, focusing on projects that could be funded with available impact‑fee money and that might reduce off‑park bike and dirt‑bike use.

A councilmember presented three contractor estimates for pickleball and court work. The preferred bid from Premium Surfaces priced two dedicated pickleball courts with fencing and associated work at about $59,000; that proposal included a 12‑inch post‑tension slab in central areas and other standard park site work. A lower, incomplete estimate (about $6,547) was dismissed for quality and scope concerns. The presenter said the city currently has approximately $100,000 in impact‑fee funds available.

The council also discussed other ideas, including expanding the pavilion, moving an events stage, and the possibility of a skate park. A skate‑park contractor quoted a typical starting price of about $140,000 for a small concrete bowl/ramps, but advised siting the park off the main grass area to avoid riders cutting across the turf.

Councilmembers agreed to gather design drawings and move the discussion to the next work session (May 15) to narrow options and costs. One councilmember summarized the choice facing the city: use impact‑fee money now for a targeted build (for example, two pickleball courts and improved pavilion access), or plan for a larger multi‑phase renovation.

Why it matters: The West Side park is a visible community asset and recurring maintenance burden; the council must balance limited impact‑fee dollars, durability of amenities and youth recreation needs.

What happens next: Staff will obtain drawings and cost estimates and bring a focused package to the May work session for decision.","Councilmembers reviewed proposals to use existing impact‑fee funds (about $100,000) for West Side park improvements, including two‑court pickleball construction (estimated $59,000), possible expanded pavilion, and skate park options starting around $140,000; members asked staff to return with drawings for a May work session.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578418,"City staff urges inspections, homeowner action after new state backflow and vacuum‑breaker rules",1019,1990000,3009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381497-55f3cf7e4976980ac1e75f74b1b843b4&start=1990&end=3009","/articles/6578418/Utah/City-staff-urges-inspections-homeowner-action-after-new-state-backflow-and-vacuumbreaker-rules","Utilities staff told the council work session on April 22 that the state now requires backflow assemblies on certain service connections and that Mona must complete many retrofits before a sanitary survey scheduled for July.

\"All of the houses... that have their straight lines hooked to their culinary water, there needs to be a backflow assembly,\" the utilities staff said, summarizing recent regulatory guidance. Staff estimated \"about 13\" connections across High Meadows, parts of another subdivision and several older lots may still need assemblies. Per the staff estimate, assemblies range from about $350 to $450 each, producing a total retrofit cost in the range of $42,300 to $47,300 for all affected connections if the city were to purchase and install them on every property staff identified.

Staff also said the state introduced a requirement for an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) on exterior taps and sprinkler connections; the AVBs discussed by staff are inexpensive — roughly $34 each — and the staff recommended homeowners fit them where required. Utilities staff stressed urgency because Mona’s sanitary survey is expected in July: \"We really need to get those all taken care of before our sanitary survey in July.\"

Councilmembers directed staff to send a targeted notice to High Meadows and to Ludlow's residents asking whether they have the required devices and to request permission for city staff to inspect assemblies. Staff said they will prepare a concise notice (including the relevant statute reference and a photo) rather than the longer eight‑page regulatory packet they assembled for internal use.

Why it matters: Backflow assemblies and AVBs prevent lawn irrigation and other non‑potable water from contaminating the culinary supply. The state can penalize noncompliant systems, and widespread regulatory failures can lead to state intervention in a municipal water system.

What happens next: Staff will prepare and send a short notice to affected neighborhoods, compile an inspection list by June or July and report back to council on compliance and estimated costs for remediation.","Utilities staff told the council that an estimated 13 connections in Mona lack required backflow assemblies; the state also now requires atmospheric vacuum breakers on outdoor taps. Staff recommended notifying High Meadows and Ludlow's residents and verifying compliance before a July sanitary survey.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6578423,"Mona staff outlines 200 North waterline replacement, Main Street reconstruction timeline and street‑light options",489,1187000,1676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3381497-55f3cf7e4976980ac1e75f74b1b843b4&start=1187&end=1676","/articles/6578423/Utah/Mona-staff-outlines-200-North-waterline-replacement-Main-Street-reconstruction-timeline-and-streetlight-options","Public works staff briefed the Mona council on April 22 about several upcoming infrastructure projects, including a 200 North water‑line replacement, Main Street reconstruction and a potential street‑lighting program with Rocky Mountain Power.

Staff said they recently secured CIB (Community Infrastructure Board) funding for the 200 North water line and submitted an application for a reconstruction project. \"We got the 200 reconstruction, which the application was put into the to you dot the JHC. That's a couple years out. That's actually 2027 is in the dates on that application,\" staff said, describing a multi‑year timeline and the risk that CIB could withdraw funding if projects don't start in six months after contract signature.

On project cost, staff said the CID/CIB application listed an estimated total of $361,000 for the 200 North project, with $261,000 from the grant and $100,000 from the city. Staff suggested assembling design and bid packages now so the city can evaluate actual bids; if bids allow, staff recommended completing water and pavement work together rather than staging.

Staff also presented preliminary street‑lighting information from Rocky Mountain Power, noting the utility will install lights under an agreement while the city would pay installation and ongoing power fees. \"You're about $12 a month per light for your power fee,\" staff said for a functional (level‑2) light; councilmembers discussed an initial plan for about 13 lights staggered along Main Street.

Councilmembers directed staff to check grant contract documents and to prepare design and bid packages; staff said they will follow up with a proposal letter and coordinate with the city engineer and grant administrator to meet any contract deadlines.

Why it matters: The water‑line replacement and street reconstruction will affect traffic, pavement condition and water reliability for residents along 200 North and Main Street. Timing and sequencing will determine whether pavement is replaced now or later and whether grant funds remain available.","Public works staff reviewed the timeline, funding and next steps for a 200 North water‑line replacement and Main Street reconstruction project tied to CIB funding, and introduced a Rocky Mountain Power street‑lighting application and estimated monthly fees.","actionData","errors"]

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