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Votes at a glance: Spanish Fork council approves election ILA, county ambulance/fire ILA, wastewater self-assessment and parks appointments
Summary
The Spanish Fork City Council approved several resolutions and routine items by roll call, including interlocal agreements with Utah County for election services and fire/EMS billing, acceptance of the wastewater planning self-assessment, and reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Board.
The Spanish Fork City Council approved multiple resolutions and routine items during its meeting. Highlights and outcomes below reflect motions, seconders and roll-call votes recorded in the meeting.
Votes at a glance
1) Interlocal agreement with Utah County for 2025 municipal elections Motion: "I move to approve the resolution for interlocal agreement for the 2025 municipal elections in Utah County." (mover: Councilman Carden; second: Councilman Tooke) Outcome: Approved by roll call (Councilman Tooke — yes; Councilman Marshall — yes; Councilwoman Beck — yes; Councilman Oiler — yes; Councilman Carden — yes).
Why it matters: The interlocal agreement lets Spanish Fork use county election machinery and services (capped per-active-voter pricing) rather than purchase expensive equipment locally. Staff noted recent ballot- and printing-cost increases and said the county pricing avoids the capital expense of ballot-sorting machines.
2) Interlocal agreement with Utah County for fire and 9-1-1 ambulance services Motion: "I move to approve the resolution accepting the interlocal agreement with Utah County for fire and 9-1-1 ambulance services." (mover: Councilman Oiler; second: Councilman Carden) Outcome: Approved by roll call (Councilwoman Beck — yes; Councilman Marshall — yes; Councilman Tooke — yes; Councilman Carden — yes; Councilman Oiler — yes).
Why it matters: The new five-year agreement replaces an older stipend model and moves to a lump-sum county payment formula tied to call volume and operational costs. Fire leadership told council the contract projects about $572,000 for the next fiscal year (county payment subject to adjustments tied to transport insurance collections and actual transport volumes); the department expects to collect less in cash receipts (a projected $450,000) depending on transports.
3) Division of Water Quality — Municipal Wastewater Planning Program self-assessment (2024) Motion: "I move to approve the resolution accepting the 2025 municipal water or wastewater planning program self assessment report for 2024." (mover: Councilman Tooke; second: Councilwoman Beck) Outcome: Approved by roll call (all council members voted yes).
Why it matters: The annual DWQ self-assessment reviews the system’s condition, inspection regimen and financial planning. City staff reported 184 miles of sewer pipeline, regular cleaning and video inspection cycles, four existing lift stations (two more under construction), and that in 2024 the city recorded zero sanitary sewer overflows from the main lines. Staff also noted the new treatment plant is in late-stage testing with full testing and clean-water circulation planned in May/June.
4) Parks and Recreation Board reappointments Motion: Reappoint Doug Ford, Terry Menlove and Lindsay Duvall to the Parks & Recreation Committee. (mover: Councilwoman Beck; second: Councilman Tooke) Outcome: Approved by roll call (all council members voted yes).
Consent items and other motions The council also approved consent items (minutes from the previous meeting) by voice vote earlier in the meeting (motion by Councilwoman Beck, second by Councilman Marshall).
Procedure and next steps City staff will complete the formal interlocal contract steps with Utah County where required, implement the five-year fire/EMS agreement’s billing and reporting mechanics, and file the DWQ self-assessment per agency procedures. The parks reappointments will be recorded and committee membership updated.
