Riverton council sells city land on 13400 South and cleans up its development code, both 5-0; speakers ask it to end its 287(g) agreement
October 6, 2026, 7:02 p.m.
Riverton's City Council voted 5-0 on Oct. 6 to approve Resolution 26-46, a real estate purchase contract for city-owned property on 13400 South, and 5-0 for Ordinance 26-20, which removes obsolete or redundant development code language. Three speakers in citizen comment asked the city to end its 287(g) agreement with federal immigration enforcement; the minutes record no council action on it. The council also met in closed session on pending or imminent litigation and adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised residents asked the council to end its 287(g) agreement; no action recorded.
The next one was on October 20, 2026: Riverton council agenda for Oct. 20: $18,000 skate park design contract, commercial use table and window sign rules
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Real estate purchase contract for city-owned property on 13400 South | Approved · 5-0 |
| Development code housekeeping amendments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Frontage improvement agreement with Newman Construction, 1776 W. 11800 S. | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item Resolution 26-46 · Other
Real estate purchase contract for city-owned property on 13400 South
Approved · 5-0
City Attorney Ryan Carter said the contract has the city relocate utilities and adjust the purchase price if relocation costs rise unexpectedly. No one commented at the hearing. The minutes do not state the price.
Item Ordinance 26-20 · Development
Development code housekeeping amendments
Approved · 5-0
Development Services Director Jason Lethbridge said the changes remove obsolete or redundant provisions and align language with state law: water-efficient landscaping standards, general plan references, minimum home size and exterior design requirements, and agricultural and industrial zone designations never applied in Riverton. The Planning Commission recommended approval; no public comment.
Item Resolution 26-49 · Development
Frontage improvement agreement with Newman Construction, 1776 W. 11800 S.
Approved · 5-0
Part of the consent agenda, approved 5-0 with Resolution 26-45 (water contract amendment with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District), 26-47 (franchise agreement with Strata Networks) and 26-48 (surplus equipment declaration).
What residents said
Residents asked the council to end its 287(g) agreement; no action recorded
Three speakers asked the city to end its 287(g) agreement with federal immigration enforcement, saying it undermines public trust and could divert police resources, and questioned why the council was not consulted. One speaker raised housing costs and public transportation. The minutes do not record a council response or action.