Dutch John awards $147,332 fire station remodel and $59,555 roof contracts, and weighs $2,000 a month for sheriff coverage
September 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · Dutch John Fire Station
At its Sept. 23 meeting the Dutch John Town Council awarded a $147,332 base bid for the fire station remodel to SHCE and a $59,555 base contract for the fire station roof to Pro West. In a work session the mayor proposed offering the sheriff's office $2,000 a month for 80 hours of service in town, and the council discussed raising the fee for public-records requests from $15 to $50.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
7 items came up for a decision or discussion: 5 discussed and 2 approved.
The agenda records 4 dollar amounts, the largest $147,332.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised sheriff coverage, ems mandates, and fire station contracts.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fire station remodel contract | Approved · 6-0 |
| Fire station roof replacement contract | Approved · 6-0 |
| Offer to the Sheriff's Office (work session) | Discussed |
| Flaming Gorge EMS and Fire and state EMS mandates | Discussed |
| Fee schedule: public-records request fee | Discussed |
| Budget amendment and conference hall remodel | Discussed |
| School-district disconnection request (DJ57) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 10b · Contract
Fire station remodel contract
Approved · 6-0
The council reviewed three bids, from SHCE, Nichols Construction and Green River Construction, and awarded the base bid of $147,332 to SHCE. It discussed seeking Community Impact Board funding increases for exhaust extraction and scuba charging systems.
- Contract$147,332 to SHCE
Item 10c · Contract
Fire station roof replacement contract
Approved · 6-0
The council reviewed seven bids, excluding two non-responsive ones, and awarded the base contract to Pro West for $59,555, with plans to add an alternate to replace the aluminum cap.
- Contract$59,555 to Pro West
Item 1 · Public safety
Offer to the Sheriff's Office (work session)
Discussed
The sheriff's office asked the town's tourism tax board for funds because of staffing shortages. The mayor proposed offering $2,000 a month for 80 hours of service in Dutch John.
- Payment$2,000 to Sheriff's Office
Item 2 · Public safety
Flaming Gorge EMS and Fire and state EMS mandates
Discussed
State law changes created new operating requirements for emergency medical services. The mayor is trying to craft an arrangement that meets state mandates without using town resources such as equipment or buildings, and a meeting with Flaming Gorge representatives is to be scheduled by Nov. 1. The mayor also discussed Gold Cross and the Air Med helicopter program.
Item 3 · Taxes and fees
Fee schedule: public-records request fee
Discussed
After legal consultation, the council discussed increasing the fee for public-records (GRAMA) requests from $15 to $50.
- Fee$50
Item 4 · Budget
Budget amendment and conference hall remodel
Discussed
The council identified a miscommunication about capital projects fund transfers to the town's building authority for the conference hall. Funds for the full remodel will eventually need to be moved to cover costs up front, with the authority reimbursing the town. The large charge on the voucher list was for the remodel. Drywall, taping and texture were expected to finish by Friday, followed by painting and flooring.
Item 12a · Other
School-district disconnection request (DJ57)
Discussed
The council reviewed a tolling agreement that extends the state's 45-day deadline to Nov. 11. It also heard that UDOT has not answered about 1st Avenue and that a meeting on redoing the Boulevard is set for Oct. 1.
What residents said
Sheriff coverageEMS mandatesFire station contracts
A resident brought plans for a temporary carport or shop structure and was directed to planning and zoning.