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Commission approves Bigwater structural-fire MOU renewal, backs state public-lands suit and amends appointments policy
Summary
Kane County commissioners unanimously renewed a structural-fire memorandum with the Town of Bigwater, voted to support the state's public-lands litigation and committed up to $1,500 for an amicus brief, and revised county policy to allow additional nomination procedures for appointments to boards.
Kane County commissioners on Sept. 17 unanimously approved three formal actions: renewal of a structural-fire memorandum of understanding with the Town of Bigwater, a resolution supporting the State of Utah's litigation regarding unappropriated federal lands and a small amicus contribution, and an amendment to the county's appointments policy.
Renewal of Bigwater MOU
The commission considered a memorandum of understanding that allows the Town of Bigwater to enter unincorporated Kane County to provide structural fire response as needed. The MOU originally took effect in January 2023 and lapsed in January 2024; staff and counsel explained the town handles billing to residents for structural-response costs, with the county available to…
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