Council approves up to $10 million bus stop contract and $2.1 million Re-Create 248 engineering
May 7, 2026
The council approved, all 5-0, a bus stop improvement contract with Acme Construction of up to $10,000,000, a $2.1 million Horrocks agreement for Re-Create 248 environmental and design work, and the FY27 tentative budget. Residents asked the council to pause the Bonanza 5-acre project.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item CS · Other
Closed session: property
No action · 5-0
Closed 5-0 at 2:31 p.m. and adjourned 5-0 at 2:47 p.m.
Item WS · Budget
Work session: transportation metrics, fire conditions, FY27 tentative budget and IT assessment
Discussed
Staff recommended mode split shift as the overarching transportation goal, with a 2035 target to reduce drive-alone trips to 42%. Fire staff reported 32 wildfires in 12 years with fewer than 10 acres burned. The FY27 tentative budget is balanced after eliminating several contingencies. A BerryDunn assessment found IT service-oriented but reactive, with recommendations grouped into 8 short-term, 4 medium-term and 3 long-term items. No votes.
Item P · Other
Historic preservation award and Historic Preservation Month (Resolution 07-2026)
Approved · 5-0
The Cindy Matsumoto award went to the Historic Preservation Board and Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History for the Silver King Coalition Mine project. The council proclaimed May 2026 Historic Preservation Month.
Item CON · City code
Consent: real property disposal review, public improvements, APWA standards, Pride Month
Approved · 5-0
Approved Ordinance 2026-08 (review of disposals of significant real property), Ordinance 2026-09 (public improvements for Moonshadow Condominiums), Ordinance 2026-10 (public improvements for Huntsman Estates), Ordinance 2026-11 (APWA standards and 2026 supplemental standards) and Resolution 08-2026 (Pride Month).
Item OB1 · Contract
Bus stop improvement project phases 2 and 3: Acme Construction
Approved · 5-0
Approved a construction contract with Acme Construction, up to $10,000,000, for 65 stop upgrades, 25 new shelters and sidewalk and crosswalk work; 38 stops are scheduled for 2026 and 27 for 2027. Total project funding is $17,495,397 (federal $12,001,135; state $420,000; county $2,400,000 per the presentation; city $2,174,262; city other $500,000). Little Kate concepts were presented but not selected. The minutes list the county share as $2,174,262, which does not sum.
- Contract$10.0 million to Acme Construction, Inc.
Item OB2 · Contract
Re-Create 248 engineering agreement: Horrocks Engineers
Approved · 5-0
Professional services up to $2,100,000 for environmental clearance, preliminary engineering and design, including the Gordo park and ride. The motion reads "$2,100,00," apparently a typo. A rough future cost of about $12 million was mentioned.
- Contract$2.10 million to Horrocks Engineers, LLC
Item NB1 · Budget
FY27 tentative budget (Ordinance 2026-12)
Approved · 5-0
Adopted the tentative budget; the final budget hearing is set for June 11, 2026. No public comment.
Item NB2 · Contract
Quit claim deed of Marsac roundabout land to UDOT
Approved · 5-0
Conveyed 0.16 acres of a 0.52-acre city parcel to UDOT.
Item RDA1 · Contract
Redevelopment Agency: easements for transit improvements and operations
Approved · 5-0
Approved easements for transit improvements and operations.
Item RDA2 · Contract
Redevelopment Agency: quit claim of Marsac roundabout land to UDOT
Approved · 5-0
Conveyed 0.31 acres of a 0.47-acre agency parcel to UDOT. The minutes list Council Member Parigian as excused but among the ayes on both RDA votes.
What residents said
Bonanza 5-acre pauseLittle Kate separation
Several residents asked the council to pause the Bonanza 5-acre project, citing a 2023 survey and traffic, and one called for a referendum.