Trace the decisions and financial records linked to Manti's projects. A budget, bond ceiling, contract authorization and actual payment describe different things.
Whether the council approved the July 15 minutes, and what the executed construction agreement, change orders and payments are. The Ledger has not seen those records.
Manti's electric fund sent $250,000 to the general fund in fiscal 2025, which spent $289,809 more than it took in. The fiscal 2026-27 budget workbook lists $350,000 in utility transfers, including a new $100,000 from water, and $470,000 from prior-year fund balance.
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Manti issued $7,537,000 in water revenue bonds for a new treatment plant and had received $700,000 by June 30, 2025. Its fiscal 2026-27 budget workbook lists $7 million in state water loan proceeds and $7 million for the plant.
City hall
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The election equipment should cost the county $4,480 after a $25,000 state reimbursement. The commission on Oct. 6 cut the planning commission from seven members to five in 2027 and approved a $161,291.52 junior livestock payout.
· From Sanpete County
Around town
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Westland was chosen from eight proposals as construction manager/general contractor for the two centers. The board on Sept. 9 approved a higher architect fee and moved graduation parades to Thursday.
· From South Sanpete School District
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