03.24.2026 City Council Study Session

The West Valley City Council held a study session on March 24, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement activity included the review and recommendation of a new solid waste disposal contract with Ace Disposal, following a competitive RFP process against Waste Management. The contract is a potential 10-year agreement with cost-sharing provisions for recycling processing fees and annual price escalations. The council was informed that the new contract would increase costs by approximately $700,000, with current sanitation fees and fund reserves discussed to manage the budget impact. Additionally, the council considered the sale of city-owned property appraised at $101,000 and discussed budget openings for various projects, including Veterans Memorial landscaping, fire department reimbursements, and public works initiatives. The Building Authority also proposed a budget opening to fund critical elevator upgrades at the Maverik Center. A franchise agreement was presented for council approval, and amendments to the business license board composition were proposed to improve member selection flexibility. Overall, the meeting focused on contract renewals, budget amendments, and property transactions with implications for city services and infrastructure.