The Bountiful City Council meeting on September 23, 2025, focused primarily on the progress of the city's fiber utility project, with City Manager Gary Hill providing a comprehensive update. The meeting highlighted the successful completion of significant project milestones, including the installation of 1.3 million feet of fiber across ten footprints in Bountiful.

A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at 4:30 PM, coinciding with the local farmer's market, to celebrate the launch of the fiber utility. Hill reported that the project is meeting its benchmarks, with a current customer take rate of 9.1%—a significant increase from the projected 5% for 2025. The city anticipates reaching a 12% take rate by the end of the year, with projections of 30% by 2027 and 40% by 2030.

Residents expressed satisfaction with the installation process, despite initial concerns about disruptions during winter construction. Feedback from the community has been positive, with many appreciating the responsiveness of the project team to address issues as they arose.

The council discussed plans to engage homeowners' associations (HOAs) to facilitate fiber installation on private roads, emphasizing that there would be no cost to the HOAs. This outreach aims to expand access to fiber services throughout the city.

Council members praised the collaborative efforts of residents and previous councils in advocating for the fiber project, noting its long-term benefits for the community. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue promoting the fiber utility and ensuring its successful rollout.