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- Approval of preliminary June financial report. Motion made and seconded; voice vote in favor.

- Ordinance 2025-13 (Accessory dwelling unit height and setbacks): Approved with amendments inserting flat/mansard sidewall measurement sentence in two ADU sections. Motion by Councilwoman Bradshaw; second by Councilwoman Child; voice vote in favor.

- Accept proposal from SWCA for cultural and wildlife surveys for roughly 9 miles of planned trails: $21,712. Motion by Councilwoman Price; voice vote in favor.

- Approve rebuild of small pavilion at Fourth North Park by Launch Construction: $34,712. Motion by Councilwoman Bradshaw; second by Councilman Higginson; voice vote in favor.

- Approve Wasatch Electric proposal for Echo transmission-line insulator and cross-arm changeout: $179,138. Motion made; voice vote in favor.

- Approve ECI proposal for Pineview hydroelectric control system replacement: $867,195 plus 10% contingency for a total authorization of $953,915. Motion made; voice vote in favor.

- Approve purchase of 320 amp-hour battery bank for Northwest Substation from Exponential Power: $42,422. Motion made; voice vote in favor.

- Authorize expenditure of up to 125% of accepted proposal for Taylor Electric for Mueller Park retaining wall and roadway improvements (change-order/contingency authorization). Motion by Councilmember Price; voice vote in favor.

These items were recorded in the meeting minutes and advanced per the staff recommendations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","8-26-2025 Bountiful City Council Regular Session","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and outcomes recorded during the Bountiful City Council meeting on Aug. 26, including ordinances, contracts and budget approvals.","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},6480454,"Council approves rebuild of small pavilion at Fourth North Park for $34,712",205,2819000,3024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be&start=2819&end=3024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be/thumbnail_2819000.jpg","/articles/6480454/Utah/Council-approves-rebuild-of-small-pavilion-at-Fourth-North-Park-for-34712","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480454-6a2721685b251386a467a4e2d709c0ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770557430&Signature=WXK~e641e8dTfbykVFHnCvgnRoWnlvmPM3OYMugTK1tUr97w40fP05u2ZnU4k87T9H-AOdHBH5CGyjKVUwYLjpvMqVnw3grL47bWKcmqfV3EKtjxX9uH5xSMRAoOaQmx2iO1i1zuUX7OEOT-emHYTXy5Lc5PiWldwc8MQ0c0MKwq5cK0XgSGYKkdiXVu75H05wNJR06nFq0DcvRlvDLW6mjHMJ1MRfEIHWHwGGN1y5bs~NB9j3qYhs-7XhEgXh2K8CPrXANoygkFnIGr5ZS1ER9f2yaOTJ6l4ER6Gn6KLw7LgVrJBaSwTCuUFn2010HfquBFCMkg1IppyukMBCg6xQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bountiful City Council on Aug. 26 approved rebuilding a small pavilion at Fourth North Park and awarded the work to Launch Construction for $34,712.

Parks director Brock Hill told the council the pavilion—one of the smaller structures near the stage—has suffered water damage that will soon make it unsafe to use. Hill said the city had not budgeted the work in this year’s capital plan but believed there was sufficient funding within the parks or capital budgets to cover the cost; staff may return in the spring with a budget amendment.

Hill said Launch Construction was the low bidder, that the firm had worked for the city previously on other park projects, and that staff was comfortable with its scheduling and workmanship. Council members noted the pavilion is used during festivals and events and supported the recommendation.

A motion to approve the rebuild passed by voice vote.

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City engineer Lloyd Cheney told the council the team discovered curb, gutter, concrete and other materials when the contractor began excavations and that native ground was deeper than expected. Cheney estimated an additional immediate expense of about $22,000 to remove unsuitable material and import suitable fill. Because small unit-price changes on the remaining work items could materially affect the project total, engineering staff asked for authorization to exceed the original contract by up to 25% (i.e., authorize expenditures of up to 125% of the accepted proposal).

Cheney said he preferred not to make additional geotechnical borings at greater expense and instead recommended using the contingency to complete the work correctly now rather than leave problems for a future repair. Councilmember discussion acknowledged the unexpected conditions and supported the increase so the project can be completed without repeated change orders.

A motion to authorize the expenditure of up to 125% of the accepted proposal for Taylor Electric for the retaining wall and roadway improvements passed by voice vote.

","Bountiful City Council authorized expenditures up to 125% of the accepted contract price for the Mueller Park retaining wall and roadway improvements after the contractor encountered unexpected buried debris and organic soils; staff estimated an immediate additional excavation/import cost of about $22,000.",{"_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},6480464,"Council approves power department contracts for transmission insulators, Pineview hydro controls and substation batteries",587,3020000,3607000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be&start=3020&end=3607","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be/thumbnail_3020000.jpg","/articles/6480464/Utah/Council-approves-power-department-contracts-for-transmission-insulators-Pineview-hydro-controls-and-substation-batteries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480464-855bdfc6abc676be94f844ffe967c6c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770557430&Signature=ayG4F0c-67F-5kvbS0MYUQUMiRgVvSBSldVAC9moqHFqVoj0bd5cqdOIQB1Pzw3-RjUCSxLnkgxeR6erAUWXs3DVckb23kklQ6x7FU6H45tPSA8K25U2xBI7dc~wBHOOYCr9AVnJQoUtgGujEYUcl0Y09Irxlv62cgzWSIr1~ZaCW2FgyR84zG9t-D-uDAEBy93c41IiasN82axUIbYIAL9T-kyQCjpeEBU4Bmrm4kjwVYNUCAa0XQMvNg6WXiaPlSlcWv8PAvd~9iOorxqMkQjlXWlv2xFeXSmlPeeD3Tsjqq4RlyuAV3d2RhZU-wZmTOV4cFEL0grlIR65tOfY1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bountiful City Council on Aug. 26 approved three separate Power Department contracts to address transmission reliability, hydro control modernization and substation battery needs.

Alan Johnson, director of the city’s Power Department, presented the items. For the Echo transmission line the department proposed proactively replacing suspension insulators that had failed following a fire. Johnson said the line crosses rugged, mountainous terrain with spans of roughly 1,200 to 1,600 feet and that specialized contractors are required for the work. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Wasatch Electric at a total of $179,138; council approved the contract. Johnson said crews plan to start approximately the week of Oct. 20 to finish the first phase ahead of winter weather.

On the Pineview hydroelectric plant, Johnson told the council the plant’s control system is an older GE Series 6 platform that is no longer supported and that spare parts have been sourced on secondary markets. He said staff solicited proposals and recommended a firm identified as ECI to provide engineering, materials, programming and commissioning for the replacement. The proposal came in at $867,195; staff asked council to approve that amount plus a 10% contingency ($953,915) to cover unknowns and field conditions. Johnson said project work would begin this fall with commissioning in April and the unit operating by the first part of the next water year. Council approved the ECI contract and the contingency.

Finally, the council approved purchase of a 320‑amp‑hour 125‑volt battery bank for the Northwest Substation from Exponential Power for $42,422. Johnson said batteries are essential for substation control (they supply DC power for breaker operation and SCADA control during outages) and that the city received three bids; the recommended bid met the specified amp‑hour requirement and delivery timing.

Council members discussed the relative value of the hydro resource and the long-term benefits of investing in low-cost generation assets. Johnson and others noted the hydro output is among the city’s least‑cost resources and helps reduce summer power costs when demand is highest.

All three motions were approved by voice vote.

","Bountiful City Council approved three Power Department procurements: Wasatch Electric for Echo transmission-line insulator and cross-arm changeout ($179,138); ECI for Pineview hydro control-system replacement including 10% contingency ($953,915 total requested); and Exponential Power for northwest substation battery bank ($42,422).",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480469,"Council approves cultural and wildlife surveys for 9 miles of planned trails through U.S. Forest Service land",662,2180000,2842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be&start=2180&end=2842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be/thumbnail_2180000.jpg","/articles/6480469/Utah/Council-approves-cultural-and-wildlife-surveys-for-9-miles-of-planned-trails-through-US-Forest-Service-land","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480469-f32569b40778843551f187abc0614117/orig.mp4?Expires=1770557430&Signature=ShRoQf1Sf9G3xRfiRo4gMBoh~SZCFROVmW1eqbXdK1HlnczePPWPDATDqnUTopYmvS6FOIZH3tQQdrMeJLV9JfD9KCY6hjDJBGtf6yjSY5o1PCwle3LnMRS841Nt0N43nYDENkjjwsy1M0Kz2e9T52J~ml7jKqS9KmJJqcXPqBlyxdyYt8rMCQf-UE0dPh6Th3kA4G6n-ZQCaDPUdrW2ifk8t-cP5PV10lnjI92-f6wQgnDMVRkWIv6Q~TMeZwyN22ZTgw3wpB6ZAKbkSxAwRT81ufqqko2-2GE7z826BYzF4P47Dtv0UBIQtTtpt4mtIojI1dRBer8FJXOo~W2DmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bountiful City Council voted Aug. 26 to accept a proposal from SWCA to complete cultural and wildlife resource surveys for roughly nine miles of planned multi-use trails that cross U.S. Forest Service land.

Todd Christiansen, who presented the project to the council, said the work is required because the trails cross federal land and must proceed through the National Environmental Policy Act review. He described the project as “an additional 9 miles of trails that make key connections,” including a connector from the Holbrook Trailhead to an existing BST segment and a route linking Mueller Park Canyon to Holbrook Canyon.

Christiansen said the city received two qualified proposals and recommends SWCA’s $21,712 bid, noting the city had previously worked with SWCA and that the city expects to be reimbursed about 75% by an awarded state Outdoor Recreation Initiative grant. He said the U.S. Forest Service “concurred with the purpose and need for these trails” and asked the city to hire third-party surveyors to document cultural and wildlife resources.

Council members asked about trail use and design: staff said all proposed routes will be multi‑use and bikeable, with some sections designed with directional climbing and descending for mountain bikes. Christiansen said the city expects a Forest Service decision memo in early to mid‑next year and—depending on funding and approvals—construction could begin as early as 2026 but might extend into 2027.

Councilwoman Price moved to accept SWCA’s proposal; the motion was seconded and the council voted in favor.

","Bountiful City accepted a $21,712 proposal from SWCA to perform cultural and wildlife resource surveys required for U.S. Forest Service NEPA review on roughly 9 miles of planned multiuse trails; the city expects about 75% reimbursement from a state outdoor recreation grant.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480475,"Bountiful Council approves ordinance changing ADU height and sidewall rules, adds measurement for flat and mansard roofs",1229,931000,2160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be&start=931&end=2160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681235-367e074073bb83d66fc075624ac697be/thumbnail_931000.jpg","/articles/6480475/Utah/Bountiful-Council-approves-ordinance-changing-ADU-height-and-sidewall-rules-adds-measurement-for-flat-and-mansard-roofs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480475-18146a9254d639b93bc33370ba5d8ab4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770557430&Signature=cG11enuOrO0fsLzxHwah5W91ZrrvZVOUgreHmm-ZdqSewiaKjo~sRNoKEzCOZTaWbDKcz9XbzUpMZbNnLNojNNgmuY1uZrql~N6d-DF4mPawPGfXCsPcUgDP4N6jz5~prxNjQGwnAM-CwIF1jRJRqp0FVF3J1C6UaCGLvhBUH5EqvMv79CIk6KeSbGG3zlWp0WNSHKgT4elW2oAgTCCfnF1WhPMxUWzOlsutMA8-8PwEMS5AR5wUQWM8ZXG9ZS7vqzy~btdf1iGwLkSKACYIQTQ4Hw8QipTfYSsKW0NLAk2TbYkbcf6BlGy8WC0LwBMegWhW8sHuaudkIfw8gd-z-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bountiful City Council on Aug. 26 approved Ordinance 2025-13, rewriting parts of the city’s land-use code to clarify how accessory structures and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are measured and to allow an enhanced height option for ADUs.

City planner Francisco presented the ordinance and told the council that “an accessory dwelling unit may comply with the following enhanced height and setbacks. And that’s where you find the 25 foot to the peak and then the 20 foot sidewall.” Francisco said the draft reorganizes confusing setback text and places the new height policy in a clearer location in the code.

The ordinance establishes a 25-foot maximum to the peak for permitted ADU height and an enhanced 20-foot sidewall provision. During discussion the council focused on how mansard roofs should be treated: whether to measure them to a 25-foot peak or treat the mansard as a sidewall and limit it to 20 feet under the sidewall measurement rule. Councilwoman Price said she preferred keeping the existing sidewall measurement for mansard and flat roofs and noted, “To me, I don’t see the need to change the language on that.” Several other council members said they were comfortable either way but supported inserting the clarifying sentence to maintain consistency.

Council members instructed staff to reinsert the previously struck language so the code explicitly reads, in two places, “For a flat or mansard roof, the sidewall shall be measured from the average slope of the ground to the highest point of the roof, including any coping, parapet or similar feature.” Francisco indicated the language will be placed in the ADU enhanced-height sections in the permit and conditional-use subsections.

Councilwoman Bradshaw moved to approve the ordinance with the amendments inserting the flat/mansard sidewall measurement in both locations; Councilwoman Child seconded. The council voted in favor; the motion passed.

The ordinance reorganizes existing code language (staff described the reorganization as moving material into clearer numbered subsections) and does not change other setback footprints or conditional-use requirements except to clarify where the enhanced-height option applies. Francisco said the code’s graphic exhibits defining roof forms and height-measurement methods remain in the staff report and in the land-use code references.

What happens next: the ordinance passed with the amendments adopted at the meeting and will be recorded as Ordinance 2025-13. Staff will update the code text to include the restored sidewall-measurement sentence in both the permitted-use and conditional-use ADU sections.

The discussion occurred during the planning and zoning item on the council agenda and included design and measurement clarifications rather than changes to allowable footprints or uses.

","The Bountiful City Council approved Ordinance 2025-13 to reorganize accessory-structure code text and adopt an enhanced-height option for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with a 25-foot peak and a 20-foot sidewall, plus a clarifying measurement for flat and mansard roofs inserted at two locations in the ordinance.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Bountiful City Council meeting, Aug. 26, 2025

Council approves rebuild of small pavilion at Fourth North Park for $34,712

Council authorizes increased contingency for Mueller Park retaining‑wall project after unexpected debris found

Council approves power department contracts for transmission insulators, Pineview hydro controls and substation batteries

Council approves cultural and wildlife surveys for 9 miles of planned trails through U.S. Forest Service land

Bountiful Council approves ordinance changing ADU height and sidewall rules, adds measurement for flat and mansard roofs