Bucky Whitehouse, Emergency Services Director for Tooele County, asked the council to renew automatic-aid agreements with South Valley fire agencies on Sept. 2 and explained that the renewal includes a slight per-call increase tied to CPI and a multi-year term structure. The council approved the renewal by unanimous voice vote.

Whitehouse said the original agreement had two-year cycles with options to renew; the current renewal moves to three‑year cycles and raises the per-call rate from $150 to $154.50, an increase he said reflects inflation as shown by the CPI. He described agency efforts to reimburse volunteer members for responding to calls and said the county's contribution helps with recruitment and retention in unincorporated areas.

Nut graf: The renewed agreement provides a predictable budget number for the county over the agreement period and supports local volunteer and small-agency capacity in Vernon, Rush Valley and Stockton.

Action: The council moved to approve the renewal; Councilman Hoffman moved and Councilman Thomas seconded. The council voted unanimously in favor.

Ending: Whitehouse told the council the agreement clarifies operational reporting requirements and software reporting methods between the county and partner agencies.