Cedar City Council Meeting - August 12, 2026

The Cedar City Council held a meeting on August 12, 2026, where several procurement and infrastructure topics were discussed. Key procurement-related discussions included the consideration and subsequent denial of a $25,000 purchase for Flock insurance related to police department camera systems. The council also deliberated extensively on the design and budgeting for backup generators at water pump stations, weighing options between different generator capacities and the potential for phased implementation, with a preference expressed for designing infrastructure to accommodate future expansion while prioritizing water storage capacity. Additionally, the council approved a zone change and a general plan change related to land use, and discussed coordination with UDOT on a lighting project, ultimately rejecting a bid to avoid conflict with UDOT's schedule. Motions were passed to approve the agenda, deny the Flock insurance purchase, table an agreement with UDOT, and reject a bid related to the lighting project. The meeting also included updates on water supply challenges and infrastructure improvements.