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Natural gas power plant

Natural gas power plant near the new substation by Cytiva. The council appropriated $21,000,000 from reserves in September 2023 and in May 2024 declared intent to reimburse itself from a possible bond for turbine purchases, with about $4 million spent.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Public project
Location
Near the 1800 South 1000 West substation
Applicant
City of Logan Light & Power

Every hearing and vote

  1. May 7, 2024 · City Council

    Reimbursement intent for electric turbine purchases, Resolution 24-13 (public hearing)

    Approved · 5-0

    The council declared the city's intent to reimburse itself for turbine purchases, preserving a possible bond option; it does not authorize bonding, which would return to the council. The minutes cite a current rate of 4 percent with a possible 3.5 percent later, and about $21 million appropriated of which about $4 million has been spent. No one spoke.

    Moved by Council Member Jeannie Simmonds, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call

  2. August 20, 2024 · City Council

    Workshop: fiscal 2024 carry-forwards, Resolution 24-34

    Discussed

    Finance Director Richard Anderson listed carry-forwards including $19,299,224 for the natural gas generation project, $1,200,000 for UDOT relocation, $9,291,106 in environmental capital projects, $3,146,912 for water capital, $3,395,755 for storm water, $5,379,004 in a county road tax grant, $3,427,032 for transportation tax projects and $150,000 for the general plan. Action was set for September 3.

  3. September 3, 2024 · City Council

    Fiscal 2024 carry-forwards, Resolution 24-34 (public hearing)

    Approved · 4-0

    The council approved carry-forwards led by $19,299,224 for the natural gas generation project, $9,559,884 in environmental capital projects, $5,379,004 in a county road tax grant, $5,188,368 in curb, gutter and street projects, $3,759,796 in water capital improvements and $3,413,598 in transportation tax projects, along with $150,000 for the general plan and $1,200,000 for the UDOT relocation. Dr. Yost asked where Redevelopment Agency funds were going.

    Moved by Council Member Mike Johnson, seconded by Council Member Mark Anderson. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Jeannie Simmonds excused

  4. August 19, 2025 · City Council

    Workshop: fiscal 2025 carry forwards, Resolution 25-36

    Discussed

    Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed carrying unspent fiscal 2025 funds into the new year, including $27,657,543 for the water tank and waterline, $4,126,397 for wastewater capital, $3,297,774 for Bioreactor 4, $4,366,939 for natural gas generation, $5,000,000 for the biosolids expansion, $3,440,276 for the green waste facility, $2,292,410 for the Public Works facility and $70,000 for election expenses. He cautioned that late invoices may change amounts.

  5. September 2, 2025 · City Council

    Fiscal 2025 carry forwards, Resolution 25-36 (public hearing)

    Approved · 5-0

    The council carried unspent fiscal 2025 appropriations into the new year, including $27,465,870 for the water tank and waterline, $4,126,397 for wastewater capital, $3,297,774 for Bioreactor 4, $4,366,939 for natural gas generation, $5,000,000 in federal funds for the biosolids expansion, $3,440,276 for the green waste facility, $2,292,410 for the Public Works facility, $378,285 for the 200 South park and $70,000 for election expenses. Finance Director Richard Anderson confirmed most funds would be spent this year. No one spoke.

    Moved by Council Member Mike Johnson, seconded by Council Member Ernesto López. Vote: 5-0 on roll call