Fruit Heights forgoes sales-tax support letter, approves UDOT easement and fencing award
September 1, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · 910 South Mountain Road
On September 1, 2026, Fruit Heights withheld a tax-support letter and approved an easement and fencing award. This record covers three action items from the regular session only; attendance is for that session.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 23, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 7.1 · Taxes and fees
Letter of support for the 5th/5th local-option sales tax (motion to forgo sending)
Approved · 3-2
The council approved a motion to forgo sending a letter of support for the 5th/5th local-option sales tax, 3-2. Members noted the County Commission has authority over the tax and discussed the timing of the proposal and the lack of a specific commitment on how discretionary funds would be used.
- Voting yes on the motion: Anderson, David Hale and Moss.
- Agenda item 7.1; the minutes number the action headings 6.3 and 6.4 for the easement and fencing items (agenda items 7.3 and 7.4).
Item 7.3 · Roads and utilities
UDOT easement at Nicholls Road and Main Street (Resolution 2026-14)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved Resolution 2026-14, granting a UDOT easement on city-owned property at Nicholls Road and Main Street, 5-0. Staff said UDOT requires the easement to install a streetlight over the sidewalk as part of its Main Street pedestrian lighting project.
Item 7.4 · Contract
Award of pump-house fencing and gate operator to Watts Fencing
Approved · 5-0
The council approved awarding the fencing and gate operator for the city's culinary water pump house to Watts Fencing, 5-0. The minutes do not state a contract amount.