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Mantua moves to finalize wildfire plan; town must adopt Wildland‑Urban Interface code and submit UWRAP data
Summary
Zoning administrator Rob Thayne presented a community wildfire protection plan (CWPP) and a DNR letter; he told the commission the plan must be adopted by the town council and that Mitigation actions should be documented for state funding eligibility. The town will prepare UWRAP and CWS submissions and develop a 2026 mitigation list.
At the June 11 meeting zoning administrator Robert Thayne outlined steps Mantua must take to secure state wildfire mitigation support. Thayne said the town has a draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and a letter from Tracy Swanson of the Utah Division of Natural Resources; the CWPP must be submitted to the state and maintained on a multi‑year cycle to remain eligible for support.
Thayne emphasized the town also needs to adopt the 2026 Wildland‑Urban Interface code and sign an agreement committing to mitigation efforts. "This plan needs to be adopted by the town council," Thayne said, and he and Will Hodgins will compile a mitigation list for 2026 that includes clearing vegetation from trails and removing dead wood near the cemetery. Thayne noted Mantua's wildfire context: an estimated population of about 1,490 and a 2025 property assessment total of roughly $493 million — and he warned about potential liability and costs if wildfire spreads to public property.
The minutes record that Mantua must submit UWRAP (Utah Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal) documentation and complete an annual Cooperative Wildfire System (CWS) report; staff reported two significant past fires in town. Commissioners discussed volunteer hours and equipment use to document mitigation activity for state review. The item will move to the town council for formal adoption and signatures.
Speakers referenced: Robert Thayne, Tracy Swanson, Will Hodgins, Ken Jones
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Topics: ["wildfire_mitigation","CWPP","UWRAP"]
