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Council briefs residents on wildfire bills, seeks volunteers to continue Firewise Day
Summary
Council Member Catherine Harris summarized two state bills (HB48 and HB41) affecting wildfire fees and building standards and urged residents to attend a future informational town hall; the council also asked for volunteers to sustain the community's Firewise Day activities.
Emigration Canyon — At the Feb. 17 city council meeting, Council Member Catherine Harris told residents the state legislature is advancing wildfire measures that will affect property‑level mitigation and construction standards in the canyon.
Harris said House Bill 48 would apply a three‑year fee tied to maps from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands that designate many canyon properties as high‑risk wildfire areas; the fee’s application will depend on…
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