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South Davis Metro Fire nears deadline on 16% tax increase

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area's proposed 16.31% property tax increase would add about $30 a year to the typical Bountiful-area homeowner's fire district bill, with a final vote deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 1.

South Davis Metro Fire nears deadline on 16% tax increase

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area's proposed 16.31% property tax increase would add about $30 a year to the typical Bountiful-area homeowner's fire district bill, with a final vote deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 1.

South Davis Metro Fire nears deadline on 16% tax increase

South Davis Metro Fire Service Area's proposed 16.31% property tax increase would add about $30 a year to the typical Bountiful-area homeowner's fire district bill, with a final vote deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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    Davis County weighs tripling purchase limit, FMLA overhaul

    Davis County commissioners discussed raising the micro-purchase threshold from $5,000 to $15,000, standardizing mileage reimbursement at 46.5 cents per mile, and overhauling FMLA leave rules at a July 28 work session, though none of the proposals have been formally voted on.

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    Davis County advances $4.7M loan for 60-unit homeless housing

    Davis County commissioners held a public hearing Friday on a $4.7 million HUD loan application to fund land acquisition for a 60-unit permanent supportive housing complex, clearing the final procedural step before the application goes to HUD for approval.

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    Davis County commissioners take up $4M housing deal, fire services pact

    Davis County commissioners considered a $4 million land purchase for permanent supportive housing in Clearfield, a three-year fire services agreement with North Davis Fire District, and a tax sale ordinance at their Aug. 11 meeting; official vote tallies are pending.

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    Davis County hearing Friday on $4.7M loan for 60-unit housing complex

    Davis County commissioners hold a public hearing Friday on a $4.7 million HUD loan application that would anchor a $20 million, 60-unit permanent supportive housing facility, the county's first, as the homeless count has nearly doubled since 2021.

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    Davis district equips school buses with navigation tablets before Aug. 20 start

    Davis School District is replacing paper route sheets with Tyler Drive tablets on its school bus fleet before the Aug. 20 first day of school, starting with routes serving 1,300 special education students.

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    Davis County Library Board to vote on $31,853 state grant Thursday

    The Davis County Library Board meets Thursday in Farmington to ratify a $31,853 state CLEF grant and hear a construction update on the South End branch project from Director Joshua Johnson.

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    Bountiful library remodel adds plaza, crosswalk and drive-thru lane ahead of 2027 reopening

    Bountiful's 1960s library building at 725 S. Main St. is getting a full adaptive-reuse renovation that adds a pedestrian crosswalk, public plaza, drive-thru drop-off lane and expanded parking, with a planned reopening in mid to late 2027.

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    FrontRunner 2X clears federal hurdle toward $1.3B in grants

    The Federal Transit Administration approved FrontRunner 2X to enter the engineering phase on Friday, Aug. 7, moving the $3.2 billion rail expansion closer to $1.3 billion in federal grants and setting a 2027–2030 construction window that will bring double-tracking, new trainsets and 15-minute peak service to the Davis County corridor.

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    Bountiful library remodel advances to council vote Tuesday

    The Bountiful Library remodel at 725 S. Main St. is headed to the City Council for a final vote on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan at its Aug. 4 meeting.

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    Davis County eyes $50K fire deal, $145K culvert contract

    The Davis County Commission's Aug. 11 meeting includes a three-year fire services agreement with North Davis Fire District costing $50,656 per year, a $145,400 Bowen Construction contract for the Deuel Creek culvert project, and ratification of an ordinance amending property tax sale procedures.

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    Davis County to ratify $4M housing land deal Tuesday

    The Davis County Commission meets Tuesday in Farmington to ratify an updated $4 million land purchase for a permanent supportive housing project in Clearfield, contingent on HUD loan approval, alongside a $145,400 culvert contract, a fire services deal and other agenda items.

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    Davis County sets Friday hearing on $4.7M housing loan, comment deadline Monday

    Davis County residents face a Monday, Aug. 10, deadline to submit written comments on the commission's Tuesday agenda, which includes ratifying a $4 million land deal for supportive housing in Clearfield, and a separate public hearing Friday, Aug. 14, on the county's $4.7 million HUD loan application that would fund the project.

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