Paradise approves $3,500 for arena power, asks for revised turnout gear bids
July 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. · Paradise Town Hall
At its July 15 meeting the Paradise Town Council approved $3,500 in electrical work at the arena, asked the fire department for revised bids on turnout gear, and reviewed a nuisance property accruing daily fines. It also discussed concrete blocks, a south park walking path, hydrant replacements and road repairs.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 1 approved.
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5 members were present.
The next one was on October 7, 2026: Paradise council buys three sets of firefighter turnouts for $14,821 and discusses a walking path at the new park
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Arena electrical work | Approved · 4-0 |
| Fire department equipment | Discussed |
| Nuisance property enforcement | Discussed |
| Concrete blocks and south park walking path | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · finance
Arena electrical work
Approved · 4-0
The council approved a $3,500 purchase request to run power from the north pole by the arena to the announcer stand, putting the lights on their own circuits and adding two outlets.
Item 2 · administration
Fire department equipment
Discussed
The assistant fire chief discussed a portable pump approved in May and the Cache County Fire District. The council asked for two updated bids for turnout gear that name who each set is for and what certifications they hold before it can approve the purchase.
Item 3 · administration
Nuisance property enforcement
Discussed
The council reviewed a long-running nuisance property that has accrued a $1,000 daily fine since July 1, 2026. The owner said he is tearing down and organizing items and asked not to be fined while he works; the council said it is willing to keep working with him if progress continues. Other properties received compliance letters, and some owners have presented plans.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Concrete blocks and south park walking path
Discussed
The town was renting equipment to unload an ordered shipment of concrete blocks, with the supplier agreeing to reimburse the first day's rental. A council member is gathering contractor estimates for a walking path at the south park, either paved 6 feet wide or hauled in with a backhoe, and the council discussed using in-kind labor.
What residents said
No public comment.