Tooele meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

On Tooele agendas: $500,000.00 water facility contingency, FY27 budget amendments, water rights rules

Tooele City Council agendas for its Oct. 7, 2026 meetings listed a $500,000.00 contingency for COP Construction, LLC on the Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades project, along with public hearings on fiscal year 2026-2027 budget amendments and on water rights rules for new development. Minutes for these meetings have not been published, so this roundup reports what was scheduled for consideration, not what was decided.

$500,000.00 contingency listed for water facility contractor

Resolution 2026-75, as listed on the business meeting agenda, would provide a $500,000.00 contingency amount for COP Construction, LLC on the Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades project. The agenda notice does not state what the contingency covers, how it would be funded, or the total value of the project. The business meeting was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 90 North Main Street.

Public hearings set on budget amendments and water rights

The same agenda listed a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-74, approving budget amendments for fiscal year 2026-2027. A separate notice for the hearing states that the agenda does not list specific amendment amounts or line items. Residents could attend in person or watch on the Tooele City YouTube channel, and written comments were due by 11:59 p.m. the day before the hearing through [email protected] or the City Recorder. ADA accommodations are listed through Shilo Baker, Tooele City Recorder, at 435-843-2113.

A second public hearing and vote was listed on Ordinance 2026-26, amending water rights conveyance requirements and depletion rates for new development. The notice does not describe the specific changes.

Roadway change order and policies manual update

The Council agenda also listed Resolution 2026-76, Change Order No. 2 with Black Forest Paving, LLC for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule C (waterline patches), and Ordinance 2026-28 amending the Tooele City Policies and Procedures Manual. No dollar amounts were stated for the change order in the notice.

Work meeting: septic systems, sewer fees, park equipment

A 5:30 p.m. work meeting the same day listed two discussion items: septic systems and sewer connection enforcement and fee schedules, presented by City Attorney Matt Johnson, and a Parks Department purchase discussion for an articulating lift, presented by Darwin Cook. The notice states no decisions or dollar amounts. The work meeting also listed a Mayor's Report, Council Members' Report, and a closed meeting for litigation, property acquisition, and/or personnel.

Planning Commission: auto repair permit on North Main

The Tooele Planning Commission scheduled an Oct. 14 public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for automobile repair at 85 North Main Street, a 1.01-acre property, requested by Chris Podina for Tire Revolution/Action Sound. One notice also lists "Accessory Outside Storage" as part of the request. The agenda included training on subdivision and site plan review and approval processes and review of the Sept. 23, 2026 meeting minutes.

Coming up

• **Oct. 21 — City Council:** The work meeting and business meeting are cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Nov. 4, 2026.
• **Oct. 22 — Tooele City Library Board:** Cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
• **Oct. 28 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to build a clam-shell stage at approximately 55 North 200 West (Pratt Aquatic Center).
• **Oct. 29 — Tooele City Engineer:** Sealed bids for the 2026 Oquirrh Hills Golf Course Clubhouse Repair Project at 1255 East Vine Street will be publicly opened and read. Listed work includes roof inspection, fastener repair and installation of snow retaining rails; replacement of fascia, rain gutters and soffits on upper and lower roof sections; and installation of Corten weathering steel siding panels on the upper roof dormer.

Tooele council agenda lists $500,000.00 water facility contingency and FY27 budget amendments; outcomes not yet published

The Tooele City Council's October 7, 2026 business meeting agenda listed votes on fiscal year 2026-2027 budget amendments, changes to water rights conveyance requirements for new development, and a $500,000.00 contingency for COP Construction, LLC on the Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades project. As of October 13, minutes for that meeting had not been published, so the record available does not establish whether any item was approved, rejected, or amended. What follows is what the agenda listed for consideration.

$500,000.00 contingency for water facility contractor

Resolution 2026-75 would set a $500,000.00 contingency amount for COP Construction, LLC on the Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades project. A contingency is money set aside to cover unforeseen costs on a project. The agenda does not state how the amount was calculated or what it would cover.

Budget amendments for FY 2026-2027

Resolution 2026-74 covered budget amendments for fiscal year 2026-2027 and was listed with a public hearing. The agenda did not list specific amendment amounts or line items. Written comments were due by 11:59 p.m. the day before the hearing, submitted via [email protected] or to the City Recorder. The meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. at Tooele City Hall Council Chambers, 90 North Main Street, Tooele, Utah, with attendance in person or viewing on the Tooele City YouTube channel. ADA accommodations contact: Shilo Baker, Tooele City Recorder, 435-843-2113.

Water rights rules for new development

Ordinance 2026-26 would amend water rights conveyance requirements and depletion rates for new development. It was listed with a public hearing and a vote. The agenda does not describe the specific changes.

Roadway maintenance change order

Resolution 2026-76 covered Change Order No. 2 with Black Forest Paving, LLC for the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project, Schedule C (waterline patches). No dollar amount was stated in the notice.

Policies and Procedures Manual

Ordinance 2026-28 would amend the Tooele City Policies and Procedures Manual. The agenda does not list which policies would change.

Work meeting: septic systems, sewer fees, parks equipment

Earlier the same day, a 5:30 p.m. work meeting at 90 North Main Street listed two discussion items: septic systems — sewer connection enforcement and fee schedules, presented by City Attorney Matt Johnson, and a Parks Department purchase discussion for an articulating lift, presented by Darwin Cook. The notice states no decisions or dollar amounts. The agenda also listed a Mayor's Report, Council Members' Report, and a closed meeting for litigation, property acquisition, and/or personnel.

Coming up

Planning Commission, Wednesday, October 14: a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request for automobile repair at 85 North Main Street (1.01 acres), requested by Chris Podina for Tire Revolution/Action Sound. One agenda notice describes the request as covering "Automobile Repair and Service" and "Accessory Outside Storage" in the General Commercial zoning district. The commission also lists training on subdivision and site plan review and approval processes, and review and a decision on minutes from the September 23, 2026 meeting.

Sourcing note: this roundup is drawn from published agendas. Where minutes are not yet available, no outcome is reported.

Tooele weighs property tax increase, zoning changes; no decisions reported yet

Tooele city officials are weighing a property tax increase that would generate about $238,000 a year, and the Planning Commission has taken up a series of zoning and design proposals. No decisions have been reported from recent meetings, as minutes have not yet been published.

City Council considers property tax increase, final budget

The Tooele City Council held a public hearing on August 19 to consider a proposed property tax increase. If approved, the increase would raise annual taxes by $14.21 for a $410,000 residence and $25.83 for a $410,000 business, generating an additional $238,092 in annual revenue. The increase includes $138,092 for a Judgement Levy Bond payment increase and $100,000 for fire department volunteer stipends and an administrative assistant. The council was scheduled to vote on Resolution 2026-61, adopting the final tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027, and Resolution 2026-62, adopting the final budget. The meeting was held at Tooele City Hall Council Chambers, 90 North Main Street, with virtual participation available via the Tooele City YouTube Channel. Public comments were limited to three minutes per person.

Planning Commission reviews design standards, street vacation, and more

At its August 12 business meeting, the Planning Commission had several public hearings and decisions on its agenda. The commission was to consider adopting Chapter 11c Design Standards: Commercial, which would establish architectural standards for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use zoning districts. It also heard a request by Perry Homes and LH Perry Investments to amend Tooele City Code Title 7 Chapter 16a-3 regarding Commercial Special District eligibility and contiguity requirements. A petition by Seth Stapel (Send It Now, LLC) sought to partially vacate a 20-foot strip of Utah Avenue right-of-way, reducing the width from approximately 109 feet to 89 feet along 738 linear feet between the railroad crossing and the 1100 West intersection. The commission also considered a conditional use permit for Matthew Clawson for a detached accessory structure at 346 East 200 South that would exceed the 8% maximum lot coverage on a 0.17-acre R1-7 lot. A site plan for Millennial Park Phase 2 Townhomes, a 24-unit development at 400 North and 300 West, was also on the agenda. Written public comments were accepted via email until 11:59 p.m. the day before the hearing.

City Engineer seeks bids for storm drain project

The Tooele City Engineer is accepting bids for the 1200 West Storm Drain and Roadway Fill Project. The work includes approximately 400 linear feet of 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe, 6,000 cubic yards of structural fill, 140 cubic yards of loose riprap, and 115 cubic yards of grouted riprap. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 27, 2026, and will be publicly opened. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026. Bid security of 5% of the base bid is required.

Coming up

• **Historic Main Street Commission** – August 25, 4:00 PM, Large Conference Room at Tooele City Hall, 90 N Main Street. The agenda includes reviewing the Main Street Plan, discussing the Broadway Area Wide Plan results, considering a Revive and Reside grant, discussing Downtown Trick or Treat, and nominating a board chair.
• **Planning Commission** – August 26, 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 90 North Main Street. The commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Perry Homes for a Land Use Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment affecting approximately 398 acres, creating the Compass Point CSD Zone. The proposal includes changes from Medium Density Residential to Regional Commercial across four areas. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a pet shop/pet grooming service at 756 N Main Street, requested by Dallas Rowberry. Written comments are due by 11:59 p.m. the day before the hearing.