Tooele City Council Work Meeting – October 7, 2026

Tooele City Council work meeting, October 7, 2026: The council discussed septic-system sewer fees and enforcement. The city attorney said roughly 160 properties are on septic systems, including some within 300 feet of a sewer main; the city currently charges them a sewer fee despite their not using the sewer system. Council members generally supported charging septic users the $12.68 monthly base fee, without the usage-based charge, until they connect to the sewer system, and updating the code to reflect that approach. This was council direction during discussion; no formal vote was recorded on the fee change.

The Parks Department presented a proposed purchase of an articulating lift for maintenance at City Hall, the Pratt Aquatic Center, Fire Station No. 3, and city trees. Three bids were discussed from UP Equipment, Owen Equipment, and Wheeler Machinery. UP Equipment’s proposed lift was priced at $91,378, with a requested down payment of about $18,000; the equipment-and-trailer budget was $138,000. Staff cited the UP bid’s lower price and features, and addressed questions about Canadian assembly, U.S. service, parts, and warranty. Council members expressed support after staff described its review, but the transcript does not record a formal award or vote approving the purchase.