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Bountiful · City Council

Bountiful approves crossing changes, utility vehicles and code amendments

September 22, 2026, 7 p.m.

Selected September 22 council decisions covered a pedestrian crossing, utility purchases, City Hall equipment and two ordinances, each approved 5-0. The council also directed an Echo-line connection, covered in the existing related story. The 6 p.m. work session, public comments and other actions are not covered here.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 20, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Roads and utilities

    Modified pedestrian crossing at 400 North and 200 East

    Approved · 5-0 · 400 North and 200 East

    The council approved construction of a modified crossing that the minutes describe as improving safety while keeping the left-turn lane.

    Moved by Council Member Bell, seconded by Council Member Bahr. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

  2. Roads and utilities

    Echo transmission line: connection to PacifiCorp and removal of old line

    Approved · 5-0

    The council directed staff to begin working with PacifiCorp to connect to its line and to remove the old line. This is direction to staff, not a signed contract, a completed connection or a final cost. Background, estimates and unresolved contract questions are in the Ledger's related story.

    • Related Ledger story: /news/bountiful-echo-line-wildfire-recovery

    Moved by Council Member Higginson, seconded by Council Member Murri. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

  3. Contract

    Two Ford chassis from Performance Ford Truck Country

    Approved · 5-0

    Purchase of two Ford chassis (a 2027 F-550 and a 2027 F-350) for utility vehicles, $134,822 in total.

    Moved by Council Member Higginson, seconded by Council Member Bahr. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

  4. Contract

    Two Dakota service bodies from Mountain States Industrial Services

    Approved · 5-0

    Purchase of two Dakota service bodies, $117,899 in total.

    Moved by Council Member Bell, seconded by Council Member Higginson. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

  5. Contract

    Webb Integration audio/video system overhaul

    Approved · 5-0

    Approval of an audio/video system overhaul by Webb Integration, $52,074.

    • Purchase$52,074 to Webb Integration Audio/video system overhaul (approved amount, not a payment record)

    Moved by Council Member Bahr, seconded by Council Member Murri. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

  6. Item Ordinance 2026-08 · City code

    Ordinance 2026-08: detached accessory dwelling units

    Approved · 5-0

    Land-use text amendment about detached accessory dwelling units. The minutes do not establish eligibility for any property or an effective date.

    Moved by Council Member Child, seconded by Council Member Bahr. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

  7. Item Ordinance 2026-09 · City code

    Ordinance 2026-09: Planning Commission code and rules of order and procedure

    Approved · 5-0

    Amendment to the code governing the Planning Commission and its rules of order and procedure.

    Moved by Council Member Child, seconded by Council Member Higginson. Vote: 5-0; recorded yes votes: Bahr, Bell, Child, Higginson and Murri

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