Tooele County Council Meeting June 30, 2026

The Tooele County Council meeting held on June 30, 2026, included several key procurement and contracting decisions. The council awarded a contract to Sage Construction for the Iver Paw well house project, funded by a Bureau of Reclamation Water Smart Grant, to provide a backup water supply. They also approved a contract with Stout Building Contractors for the partial demolition of the old jail, supported by state funding. Additionally, contracts were awarded to Strong Excavation and BH Inc. for phase four of the Peak project, involving extensive earthwork and construction of athletic fields and facilities, with a combined value exceeding $19 million. The council approved budget amendments including $100,000 for legal matters related to US Magnesium bankruptcy, $68,000 for loader repairs in Parks and Recreation, and a $200,000 BLM community assistance grant. They adopted an ordinance to impose a 6% energy excise tax on high-impact energy users to generate local revenue. Other policy actions included rezoning land to accommodate development and amending sign ordinances to support commercial growth. The council also declared an emergency drought status to facilitate response and access to federal aid. No closed session was held, and the meeting adjourned after council updates and manager remarks.