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Council to consider memorandum with Cedar Valley Ranch as city weighs test wells and federal leases for new water sources
Summary
Councilors discussed a memorandum of understanding with Cedar Valley Ranch that would reserve up to 4,000 gallons per minute pending a proven well. Staff also reviewed plans to advertise bids for the Martin Flat test well and a BLM lease application for the south site; council moved the MOU and related items toward action next week.
The Cedar City Council on June 4 debated a non‑binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cedar Valley Ranch that would reserve up to 4,000 gallons per minute for the city if the ranch produces a certificated, contractable well.
The MOU is not a purchase contract, Mayor said during the meeting, but “it’s a list of it's a shopping list for both parties.” He and staff described the paper as an agreement of intent that records terms both sides have discussed and would form the basis for a later purchase contract if and when a drilled well is proven and certified by state authorities.
City staff outlined safeguards the council has requested. Jonathan…
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