Council approves Series 2026 water and sewer revenue bonds 3-0 with one recusal, adds lobbying contract on consent and creates Community Services Board
February 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
With Council Member Rich Wood excused, the council approved a resolution authorizing Series 2026 water and sewer revenue bonds, with Council Member Zachory Huish recused and abstaining for a work conflict; the minutes give conflicting maximum amounts of $220 million and $230 million. It also approved a Hemmco Consulting lobbying agreement on consent, a second fiscal 2026 budget amendment after a hearing on a digital sign, a wildland-urban interface map and a new Community Services Board that doubles as the RAP tax advisory committee.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.B · Development
Overland Village 2, Phase B concept plan (work session)
Discussed
Senior Planner David Stroud presented the concept and the council gave guidance to proceed.
Item 1.C · City code
Drive-through location and aesthetic requirements (work session)
Discussed
Planning Director Brandon Larsen sought direction; a managing partner of Corner Partners clarified window placement and recommended updating city code. The council gave direction.
Item 1.D · Other
CDBG program overview (work session)
Discussed
Housing coordinator Kiara Polee and a Mountainland Association of Governments representative gave an overview of eligibility and uses and asked for direction on 2026 priorities.
Item 11-13 · Contract
Consent agenda: bond releases, minutes, Hemmco lobbying agreement and extended hours for the Scarlet Ridge tank
Approved · 4-0
Items were Harmony Phase A Plat 16 and Ranches Crossing bond releases (into warranty), minutes, a lobbying services agreement with Hemmco Consulting (the council wanted to prioritize funding and support for more and expanded roadway infrastructure; no amount stated) and extended construction hours for the 4 million gallon Scarlet Ridge water tank under city code 8.15.080(G).
- ContractAmount not given to Hemmco Consulting
Item 14.A · Development
Overland master development agreement, fifth amendment (discussion)
Discussed
City Attorney Marcus Draper presented the property location and incentives; representatives of Smith's Food and Drug and AWA Consulting answered questions and the council gave feedback. No action.
Item 15.A · Budget
Second amendment to the fiscal 2025-26 budget
Approved · 4-0
Director of Administrative Services Kimberly Ruesch responded to questions. Four people spoke at the 8:31 to 8:39 p.m. hearing: two supported a digital sign, one opposed it, and one asked that utility sales funds go to longstanding projects. No amount is stated.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 16.A · Budget
Water and sewer revenue bonds, Series 2026
Approved · 3-0-1
City Manager Ben Reeves and GilmoreBell representatives presented. The resolution title says not more than $220,000,000, the motion says $230,000,000, and a GilmoreBell representative referred to an amount revised to '$230,000.00'; the minutes do not reconcile the figures, so no amount is recorded here. GilmoreBell said two public notices were prepared and addressed call provisions and possible refunding. Council Member Zachory Huish recused himself from discussion because of a work conflict and abstained.
- BondAmount not given to GilmoreBell (firm presenting)
Item 17.A · City code
Wildland urban interface map and EMMC 15.95 amendment
Approved · 4-0
Larsen said the change ensures compliance with House Bill 48; a UFA battalion chief clarified affected areas. No one spoke.
Item 18.A · City code
Community Services Board ordinance, new Chapter 2.80
Approved · 4-0
The ordinance repeals Chapters 2.30, 2.40, 2.55, 2.60 and 2.70 and enacts Chapter 2.80, consolidating the prior boards into one that also serves as the RAP tax advisory committee. Council requested corrections in the work session.
Item 19.A · Other
Legislative priorities and strategic plan update
Discussed
Larsen gave a strategic plan update and John Magness a legislative session update; no action.
What residents said
Water and sewer bond costs and ratesDigital signHOA maintenance of city-owned property
Two speakers: one by email on water and sewer bonds, rate increases and data centers, and a representative of homeowners in Overland Trails Phase 3 about an HOA maintaining city-owned property.