We are committed to ensuring that every resident has clear, direct access to the facts behind our city’s decisions. To help make our detailed meeting notes and financial reports easier to digest, we are using a tool called NotebookLM to create Audio Deep Dives and Video Overviews.  Our team  reviews every second of these updates to ensure they are accurate and honest, using this technology to build a stronger connection between City Hall and your front door.

• Administrative Savings: By identifying redundancies in our third-party services, we’ve secured $1,050 in monthly savings (over $12,600 annually).
  • New Form & Payment System: We are moving from Express Bill Pay to Cassell. This real-time system integrates our utility payments, business licensing, and permit forms into one streamlined portal. This move alone saves $800/month.
  • Localized IT & Phone Support: We’ve ended our contract with an out-of-state phone provider and switched to Les Olson. This localizes our IT support and saves $250/month.

• Staffing Resilience: We are currently evaluating law enforcement staffing levels to ensure we keep pace with the city’s growth. We have a current deficit of five officers, which impacts our ability to maintain a proactive presence.
• Operational Burnout: To maintain essential street coverage, we have transitioned an experienced detective back to patrol. The Perry merger can help us move from our current minimum staffing toward a more resilient model of 5–6 officers per shift.
• The Path Forward: The Chief is presenting the Perry ILA as a cost-neutral tool to bolster our manpower. Alternatively, we are reviewing the budget for the $600k–$750k needed for five additional in-house hires.
• Mutual Aid: We are renewing the interlocal agreement with Brigham City for Fire and EMS. This is a standard “no-cost” partnership for mutual support during high-volume periods.

• Internal Clarification: There is a focus at the Council level on better understanding the gap between “base zoning” and what a PUD density overlay can offer. We are working to ensure the Council has a full understanding of specific housing types and densities within a PUD before approvals are made. The goal is to ensure growth aligns with the city’s long-term vision.
• South District (Iowa String): Residents have voiced concerns regarding sewer capacity and a preference for maintaining single-family residential character south of the freeway. We are weighing these infrastructure realities against our development goals.
• River Valley Agreement: This clusters phases 10–13 for more efficient management. The city will participate in upsizing storm drains to ensure the entire watershed is properly managed as development moves uphill.

• Project Starts: Bragger and Sons is beginning work on the East Canal basin and the South Main water line. They’ve deployed two crews and distributed flyers to residents in the affected areas.
• Nuisance Abatement: The abandoned boat near the crossroads is being removed. We are grateful to RC Towing for their past support and are looking at sustainable ways to handle these removals moving forward.
• Billboards: We are proposing a new lease for the I-84 billboard ($3,000/year with a 3% increase). This remains a critical tool for directing interest into Tremonton.