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Midvale staff outline steps on transient encampments, park vandalism and restroom closures; city clarifies pest‑control responsibilities
Summary
City Manager Matt Dahl told the council the city is seeing an uptick in transient individuals, increased vandalism in park restrooms and growing concerns about rats; staff will close some park restrooms earlier in the evening and will publish guidance on pest control options for residents.
Midvale City Manager Matt Dahl told the council on Sept. 16 the city has seen a rise in individuals camping in public areas and increased vandalism in park restrooms, and he outlined immediate operational changes and outreach plans.
Dahl said the city’s shelter resource officers — a state‑funded team that works with individuals at shelters and handles transient outreach — are managing higher caseloads as new people arrive in the city. He said he plans follow‑up meetings with businesses along corridors most affected,…
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