Tooele council leans toward a flat $12.68 sewer fee for about 160 septic properties near sewer lines
October 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · City Hall Council Chambers, 90 North Main Street
At its Oct. 7 work meeting the Tooele City Council backed charging about 160 septic-system properties within 300 feet of a sewer line only the $12.68 monthly base fee until they connect, and directed staff to prepare code changes. It also discussed buying a $91,378 articulating lift for parks and building maintenance. A closed session on litigation and property acquisition followed. These are draft minutes from the Nov. 4 packet.
From the draft minutes. Updated November 3, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $91,378.
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6 members were present.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on October 7, 2026: Tooele council cuts water-rights depletion rate for new homes to 60%, approves plant contingency and fleet purchases
The next one was on October 21, 2026: Tooele council cancels Oct. 21 meeting
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Sewer fees for septic users within 300 feet of a sewer line | Discussed |
| Parks articulating lift purchase | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 5a · Taxes and fees
Sewer fees for septic users within 300 feet of a sewer line
Discussed
City Attorney Matt Johnson sought direction on about 160 properties that use septic systems but sit within 300 feet of a city sewer line and are charged a sewer fee that covers reserved treatment capacity and administration. The council supported charging those properties only the monthly sewer base fee of $12.68, with no usage-based charges, until they connect, and directed staff to pursue code changes.
Item 5b · Contract
Parks articulating lift purchase
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Darwin Cook proposed buying an articulating lift for maintenance at City Hall, the Pratt Aquatic Center, Fire Station No. 3 and city trees; renting one can cost up to $3,000 for a short period. Three vendors bid, and staff favored UP Equipment's lift at $91,378 including tariffs, within a $138,000 budget for the lift and trailer. Some members worried about buying from a Canadian company with a short history; staff said the maintenance supervisor backed it.
- Purchase$91,378 to UP Equip USA