Council adopts Yoppify resident texting platform paid for by Central Utah Water
March 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. · American Fork City Hall, 31 N. Church St.
The council approved a three-year pilot with Yoppify and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, which will pay for software to text residents about water use, leaks, shutoffs and city alerts; the city will keep its $6,000-a-year Everbridge emergency system and could pay about $9,000 a year to continue Yoppify afterward. A resident asked the city to crack down on unlicensed street vendors in parking lots.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Consent 3-5 · Development
Divided Sky road dedication plat, Hayes/Huish deed, payments
Approved · 5-0
Accepted the Divided Sky Road dedication plat for Timpview Logistics Center at about 1 West 1500 South; accepted a warranty deed and temporary construction easement from Jim Huish at 591 East 300 North; ratified payments Feb. 20-March 4 and purchases over $50,000.
Item 1 · Contract
Agreements with Central Utah Water Conservancy District and Yoppify for resident notification software
Approved · 5-0
Assistant City Administrator Camden Bird said CUWCD pays Yoppify's fees for a three-year pilot; contacts migrate from Everbridge (city share $6,000/yr, kept for emergencies); continuing Yoppify afterward would cost about $9,000/yr. Messages use meter data for leak and conservation alerts and shutoff notices; CUWCD sees trends but not personal data. Bird said alternatives cost more.
- ContractAmount not given to Yoppify
- Vendor: Yoppify
- Payer: Central Utah Water Conservancy District (3 years)
- Est. cost after pilot: about $9,000/yr
What residents said
Unlicensed street vendors
Michele Harer asked the council to address unlicensed street vendors selling produce and flowers in parking lots, citing food safety and fairness to licensed businesses. Lori Taylor and Angi Cummings promoted The Ruth theater in Pleasant Grove and offered ticket vouchers.