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Public Works Director Lloyd Cheney said the agreements put the city under UDOT’s umbrella for the project and give UDOT responsibility to design any needed modifications to city utilities. Staff emphasized that, by state law, UDOT is responsible for 100% of relocation costs when utilities meet one of three statutory criteria: the utility is owned by a political subdivision, the utility is an exempt water supplier, or the utility lies within the public utility easement. Cheney told the council the city meets those conditions for many of its systems.

Council members asked whether signing the master agreement could cede authority or complicate future city projects. Cheney and other staff said most of the freeway reconstruction impacts are outside Bountiful’s utilities footprint and that city review and inspection points are built into the agreement. Cheney said he does not expect large staff burdens to review UDOT plans because impacts inside city limits appear limited.

Cheney said UDOT is finalizing the design-build solicitation and expected to select a design-builder in the fourth quarter of 2025, with construction starting in 2026. He cautioned the timeline could shift but said UDOT’s schedule calls for selection this year and construction next year.

Why it matters: The agreements create a negotiated framework that determines cost responsibility and design review when UDOT rebuilds I‑15. Relocation liability and clear review steps matter for both cost and schedule if utility relocations are required.

What to watch for: Staff said the power department will bring a separate agreement related to transmission‑pole impacts along the frontage road; council asked for that document at a future meeting. Cheney also said he expects limited utility impacts but will continue to coordinate with UDOT’s design‑builder as plans develop.

Source: Presentation by Lloyd Cheney and council discussion at Aug. 12 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","8-12-2025 Bountiful City Council Regular Session","oneSentenceSummary","Bountiful approved a statewide utility license agreement and a Bountiful master agreement with UDOT tied to the I‑15 reconstruction. Staff said UDOT will design required utility work and, under statutory criteria, pay relocation costs; construction is expected to start in 2026.","taxTitle","Bountiful City Council, Bountiful , Davis County, Utah","taxId",23367,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585928,"Council formalizes dispatch agreements with neighboring cities; discussion centers on fee method and 911 tax flows",478,2283000,2761000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5574787-f617f4c6d6c9be55943224ae2e4079ab&start=2283&end=2761","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5574787-f617f4c6d6c9be55943224ae2e4079ab/thumbnail_2283000.jpg","/articles/6585928/Utah/Council-formalizes-dispatch-agreements-with-neighboring-cities-discussion-centers-on-fee-method-and-911-tax-flows","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585928-0c3eedf9f2724eb6ef35b9665568b14c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159853&Signature=cQISZGIavV3oi6HvKC8aptDu-x9Cr0g3PG6~qITx0q5qTLqPA5ExZytQ16w1AHIyBJxn9dwLpr2S-Uj355Aww1pmgoOu4YDMnhf0h0-uvApfJqxROt~xxo2O86PHeXJBpDQ~6PfBk1vV8qUtPqk6nXVhTay5YtJoTkAaloYIgHI8p8CU2WVCX8Fatyi-vEO4U-EXn4UL4Yoc87GfX-JBRVkBP9szAPpjPxIFCxKwXUAhVs3hqlJpQavmfBLWVCuxu4nCAs5Q1O2F6RAy6KLi9URvWcFV1TXPKlNhGQXmNlM12qQdT1b9eo242Clqy2nAtQDLOzBZvmaL7wtrpRNj5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bountiful City Council approved interlocal cooperation agreements on Aug. 12 to provide dispatch services for Woods Cross, West Bountiful and North Salt Lake, formalizing relationships staff said have worked “very well” in practice. The votes were unanimous.

City Attorney Brad Jepsen described the three agreements as substantially similar and tailored slightly by each city’s counsel. He said the agreements reflect the structure used in prior dispatch partnerships with Centerville, Farmington and Kaysville. “These agreements are all very similar in nature,” Jepsen said when introducing the package.

Several council members asked how the annual fee charged to each partner is set. Jepsen and dispatch staff said fees are not calculated on call volume alone but on the cost to operate the dispatch center, including staffing and equipment needs. Lieutenant Sheldon explained the city strives to recover the costs of running dispatch and that the $9‑11 tax revenue collected by the state and redistributed can be part of making partner cities “whole.” \"It's generally based upon how much it takes to run a dispatch center,\" Sheldon said, describing factors such as additional dispatchers and equipment when new partners join.

Staff described an annual budget process in which fees for partner cities are discussed during budget preparation. Council members said they appreciated the region’s cooperative approach but asked staff to document the fee methodology more clearly for future transparency.

Why it matters: Dispatch agreements tie Bountiful to neighboring cities for an essential public-safety function and create ongoing financial obligations and expectations. Questions about fee methodology and the flow of 9‑1‑1 tax revenue suggest the need for clearer documentation so future councils can assess cost-sharing fairly.

What to watch for: Staff indicated they will continue to work with partner cities during annual budget cycles and to bring any related power-department UDOT agreement to council when ready.

Source: Presentation by Brad Jepsen, Lieutenant Sheldon and council discussion at the Aug. 12 meeting.","Bountiful approved interlocal dispatch agreements with Woods Cross, West Bountiful and North Salt Lake. Councilmembers sought clarification about how annual fees are set and whether 9‑1‑1 tax revenues cover costs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585932,"Bountiful resident urges council action over paint-shop fumes near homes and gardens",124,131000,255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5574787-f617f4c6d6c9be55943224ae2e4079ab&start=131&end=255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5574787-f617f4c6d6c9be55943224ae2e4079ab/thumbnail_131000.jpg","/articles/6585932/Utah/Bountiful-resident-urges-council-action-over-paint-shop-fumes-near-homes-and-gardens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585932-36bf20e30c59d8801d99388e9e75cefb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159853&Signature=oFc9AFgtadEzJ5CCUuwk-YLrbGfAgfrdLrbgE8bknfY3cpeoeQFR59S7ErX-37SNpMBWPY6l73q2wVyMeeXml-Ct116kj3KPHU~zohZOS-Q5DH1oyovFMeQt7g6MeW720XGPltlH6IgXL2XttkYxPcEk2JUNe7H6UpS9EAGPLKOLbEYcqsXjYAjnBXZRdYZaE9XwHsBrHVm7Oz~xSZGw40UYjzDxYU8nEVE-VenJZLY5RfRkxfx7tmSGnQrZRipSADJ8MYjbdk1wKvKeM13JbCm21RCvBxqcOmpl~wzTpy-~z7C82FiILfp4Ro-L~tjAJ~aHyvMNbJCDBJ2PtH1UFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neil Olsen, a resident of 343 West 250 North, told the Bountiful City Council on Aug. 12 that an auto paint shop he identified as Direct Auto Collision at 440 North 200 West is emitting paint particulates and volatile organic compounds that are coating nearby homes and vegetation.

“They have a very, very basic paint exhaust fan, and I think they have a very minimum filtering aspect to this exhaust fan,” Olsen said during the public-comment period, describing what he said was a coat of paint particulate on his vegetable garden and cars and “even inside of our homes.” He told the council he observed solvent cans labeled with a skull and crossbones and listed chemicals including benzene, xylene and formaldehyde.

Olsen asked the council for “sympathy or at least kindness” and said neighbors are concerned about possible health effects; he noted neighbors with cancer and one resident on oxygen. He compared the fumes to an oil refinery release, saying the Environmental Protection Agency enforces fines for benzene releases, and urged city action to clear the air.

The council did not take immediate action during the meeting; no staff response or motion on the record appears in the transcript. The complaint was submitted during the public-comment period rather than during a scheduled agenda item.

Why it matters: The complaint raises public‑health and nuisance concerns tied to local air emissions, and it asks the city to examine potential code or enforcement responses. The transcript does not record any staff findings, inspections, or next steps taken in response.

What to watch for: If the council or staff open an inquiry, next steps could include inspection of the business’s exhaust filtration, measurement of airborne contaminants, and coordination with state agencies if regulated contaminants are confirmed. The transcript records the resident’s request but does not document an inspection or referral.

Source: Public comment by Neil Olsen, Aug. 12 Bountiful City Council meeting.","A longtime Bountiful resident told the council that a nearby auto paint shop is emitting paint particulates and volatile organic compounds that are coating cars, gardens and possibly entering homes.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585935,"Bountiful City Council unanimously approves appointments, purchases and interlocal agreements",2746,1093000,3839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5574787-f617f4c6d6c9be55943224ae2e4079ab&start=1093&end=3839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5574787-f617f4c6d6c9be55943224ae2e4079ab/thumbnail_1093000.jpg","/articles/6585935/Utah/Bountiful-City-Council-unanimously-approves-appointments-purchases-and-interlocal-agreements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585935-44e5f31eb224fcec7b601c1feddedccb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159853&Signature=cF0gchUk4nNqNR0Ci7hO7MfNrY2-puLNMg-VEpRPR3r1Fyxpdx12a23vQ3tg7L-gxpg~DjurJgfkN4EswOUI3AoMan2u2tNkwNyuX2e1RRJ~61ZTT6ZbgWlqaZ6YZV17QCxeZeN5v3-2iwa4GuoCd2ECR-bIMdMDmmuU95gHMvTKV8e87Pe6J9v5CFCndGfBggEoobVy6MogfDSQ~97jyQCG5cguuW~VS8QepptyI~zEcbRI4m9mSvuP350zzD6I~b7uvoHhbu4sRDKjBbUVJTxDzbL4WN6m7N~qydOhdY2EJwfIFsgMb8ZKmYZwbX-Mdhs5kLDiUznCIIsgZf1OqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bountiful City Council on Aug. 12 ratified a series of administrative actions and contracts including the appointment of a new city treasurer, local consent for a grocery store to sell beer, two building systems replacements at the police facility, a utility vehicle for the cemetery and three interlocal dispatch agreements with neighboring cities.

The council voted to appoint Kevin McFadden as city treasurer after staff said McFadden ranked highest from a field of applicants and completed an interview and skills assessment process. Tyson Beck, city manager, recommended the hire and described the selection process as including written and Excel assessments. “Kevin is the best applicant and very well qualified for the position,” Beck said.

Other formal approvals included local consent for Sprouts to sell beer at its new store (applicant representative Erin Stone told the council an anticipated opening date of Sept. 26), ratification of an emergency replacement of a failing cooling tower at the police building ($101,680), award of a turnkey contract to Salmon Mechanical to replace an HVAC boiler ($134,008.67), and approval to purchase a 2024 Polaris commercial diesel utility vehicle for Cemetery operations ($22,048).

The council also approved three interlocal cooperation agreements to provide dispatch services for Woods Cross, West Bountiful and North Salt Lake. City attorney Brad Jepsen and dispatch staff described the agreements as substantially similar to prior contracts the city maintains with Centerville, Farmington and Kaysville and said the fee formulas allow annual adjustments.

In separate but related action, the council approved two agreements with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT): a statewide utility license agreement and a Bountiful master agreement covering utility work tied to the I‑15 reconstruction project. City staff said UDOT will design any needed modifications to the city-owned utilities within the project area and, under state law, UDOT will pay relocation costs when statutory criteria apply.

All motions on the evening’s slate passed on voice votes with no recorded roll-call tallies in the transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (July 22, 2025): Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Expenditures greater than $1,000 paid July 30, 2025: approved (voice vote).
- Appointment — Kevin McFadden, city treasurer: motion to approve appointment; outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Local consent — Sprouts grocery store retail beer license: motion to approve; outcome: approved (voice vote). Applicant representative said anticipated opening Sept. 26.
- Ratify replacement — Police building cooling tower (Johnson Controls): amount cited $101,680; council ratified staff action (voice vote).
- Contract award — HVAC boiler replacement at police building (Salmon Mechanical): total $134,008.67; contract awarded (voice vote).
- Purchase — 2024 Polaris commercial diesel utility vehicle for Cemetery: $22,048; approved (voice vote).
- Interlocal agreements — dispatch services with Woods Cross (Res. 2025-56), West Bountiful (Res. 2025-07) and North Salt Lake (Res. 2025-08): adopted (voice votes).
- UDOT agreements — Statewide utility license agreement and Bountiful master agreement for I‑15 project: approved (voice votes).

Why it matters: The package combines routine housekeeping with time-sensitive facility repairs and interlocal agreements that affect city operations. The UDOT agreements also set the framework for how future I‑15 reconstruction work will affect city utilities.

Sources and context: Staff presentations and motions recorded during the Aug. 12 council meeting. Tyson Beck presented the treasurer recommendation; Erin Stone represented Sprouts on the alcohol license; Lieutenant Mike Sheldon and Lieutenant Sheldon’s colleagues presented the cooling tower and boiler items; Brock Hill presented the cemetery equipment request; Brad Jepsen presented the interlocal agreements and Lloyd Cheney presented the UDOT items. The transcript records voice votes for each item; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public meeting transcript.","Council approved a slate of routine and time-sensitive items including a treasurer appointment, liquor consent for Sprouts, equipment purchases for police and cemetery, three dispatch interlocal agreements and two UDOT utility agreements.","actionData","errors"]

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