6-23-2026 Bountiful City Council Work Session

The Bountiful City Council Work Session held on June 23, 2026, included a detailed presentation on victim advocate services funded by the federal VOCA grant, highlighting support provided to crime victims, primarily domestic violence cases. The council then reviewed proposed amendments to city codes 1 through 4, focusing on procurement and administrative procedures. Key procurement-related discussions involved updating the city manager's contract approval limit from $10,000 to $20,000 to align with procurement code, codifying exemptions for professional services from competitive bidding (including legal, engineering, and auditing services), and clarifying sole-source contract provisions. The council also discussed incorporating IT services into the professional services exemption list and emphasized that cost remains a factor in vendor selection. Additionally, updates to building and fire codes were proposed to align with state codes, and changes to employee disciplinary appeal processes were considered to shift the burden of proof to employees and standardize procedures. The council expressed support for these amendments, with plans to bring resolutions forward for approval in subsequent meetings.