Tooele County Council approves sale of South Main Street property for $1.5M

The Tooele County Council convened on July 1, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the sale of surplus property and amendments to the county code regarding the duties of elected officials.

The meeting began with a public hearing concerning the sale of surplus property located at 38 South Main Street. Councilman Thomas moved to open the public hearing, which was seconded by Councilman Hoffman. However, no members of the public chose to speak on the matter. Following this, Councilman Hoffman moved to close the public hearing, which was unanimously approved by the council.

Subsequently, the council voted on Resolution 25-17, which authorizes the sale of the aforementioned property to the Friends of Switch Point Inc. for $1,500,000. The resolution was passed without opposition after a motion by Councilman Thomas and a second by Councilman Strongberg.

The council then turned its attention to Ordinance 20-25-7, which amends the Tooele County code regarding the duties of elected officials. County Attorney Scott Brodhead explained that the ordinance aims to align county code with state law, addressing discrepancies in the responsibilities of the County Budget Officer and the County Finance Officer. Notable changes included renaming the County Budget Officer to the County Finance Officer and clarifying that the responsibility for preparing the tentative budget lies with the County Finance Officer rather than the County Manager. The council discussed these amendments, with Councilman Hoffman expressing appreciation for the efforts made in improving the county's governance. The ordinance was ultimately adopted with unanimous support.

In the latter part of the meeting, council members provided updates on various topics. Councilman Thomas mentioned the completion of a solid waste master plan, while Councilman Hoffman shared insights from a recent meeting with 47 G, discussing future projects and goals. Councilman Stromberg highlighted the upcoming National Association of Counties (NACO) meeting, where discussions on water issues and housing development are expected to take place.

County Manager updates included ongoing efforts to revise the county code and land use ordinances, with plans to present a more organized document to the council in the coming months. The manager emphasized the importance of regular reviews of the county code to ensure compliance with state law.

The meeting concluded with a reminder for council members to submit their names for upcoming boards and committees, with a deadline set for the third week of July. The council expressed hopes for a safe Fourth of July celebration for the community.