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Council says penalties and cost recovery possible; mayor to sign and deliver resolution to county
Summary
Council members discussed that an ordinance would make violations misdemeanors and allow cost recovery for fire-related costs; the council adopted a resolution and the mayor will sign and file it with Wasatch County.
Council members debated whether to enact an ordinance or a resolution to handle fire restrictions. Mayor Selene Richins told the council that an ordinance would create misdemeanor penalties for violations and allow the town to pursue cost recovery if a fire damaged town property. “If we have this ordinance in place... it’s a misdemeanor if they do,” she said, explaining penalties would depend on damage.
The council ultimately adopted Resolution 2026-001 (rather than immediately enacting a local ordinance) and agreed the resolution would allow local enforcement aligned with the Wasatch County Fire District and the State of Utah. Mayor Richins said she would sign the resolution and deliver it to the county. Town staff were directed to file the signed resolution with the county fire marshal and post notice to the town website; council members noted they could amend local language later if county or state restrictions change.
Council members emphasized coordination with the county fire marshal and local fire warden (Troy Morgan) as conditions evolve. The meeting concluded after the mayor confirmed the administrative next steps and the council voted to adjourn.
