Orem City Council and Lindon City Council Joint Meeting 6.15.2026

The joint meeting of the Orem City Council and Lindon City Council on June 15, 2026, focused heavily on public safety services, infrastructure upgrades, and intercity cooperation. Key procurement-related discussions included the renewal and staffing increase of fire and EMS services, highlighting the need to move to six-person staffing on fire engines to maintain service levels. The councils also discussed dispatch services, evaluating a potential shift from Provo City dispatch to Central 911 to reduce costs by several hundred thousand dollars annually while maintaining or improving service quality. Additionally, the meeting covered significant wastewater treatment facility upgrades with an estimated cost of $95.4 million over five years, with Orem's share at approximately $81.8 million. Financing options, including bonding and cost-sharing with Lindon and Vineyard, were discussed. The councils also reviewed the dissolution of the North Union Irrigation Company and the potential repurposing of the canal corridor for utilities and public trails, with procurement actions underway for consulting services via RFPs. The meeting concluded with legislative interests focusing on local control and funding mechanisms. Motions related to these topics were passed, emphasizing continued partnership and fiscal responsibility.