La Verkin council approves merit-increase ordinance and Computech IT contract, 4-0
August 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, 111 S. Main, La Verkin, Utah
On Aug. 19 the La Verkin City Council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2026-17, a merit increase for statutory and executive municipal officers, and 4-0 to approve a contract with Computech for IT services. Councilmember Pectol was not in attendance. This record covers these two items only; other agenda items are not summarized. The minutes were approved Sept. 16, 2026.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 22, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ordinance 2026-17: merit increase for statutory and executive officers | Approved · 4-0 |
| Contract with Computech for IT services | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item E.1 · Other
Ordinance 2026-17: merit increase for statutory and executive officers
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-17, approving a merit increase in compensation for the city's statutory and executive municipal officers. A public hearing was opened at 6:07 p.m. and closed at 6:08 p.m. with no comments.
- The signed ordinance states it was passed and adopted Aug. 19, 2026, and names six positions: city administrator, treasurer, recorder, director of operations, recreation director and police chief. It sets annual merit increases of $2,200 for five of them and $5,000 for the recreation director.
- The minutes' summary of the hearing also lists a building secretary, public works director and public safety director; the signed ordinance does not name those positions.
- The ordinance states the increase is effective Sept. 5, 2026 and that the ordinance takes effect on publication or posting. This record does not show payroll implementation.
Item E.2 · Contract
Contract with Computech for IT services
Approved · 4-0
The council approved a contract with Computech for IT services. Staff said it replaces the city's previous provider, Tech Legion, after repeated service problems.
- Staff said the agreement is structured as two contracts, one for city administration and one for the public safety department, and lets the city terminate with 60 days' notice at any time after the first year.
- The minutes do not state a contract value. Approval does not show execution or payment.