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South Davis Metro Fire board weighs EMS contract Monday

South Davis Metro Fire's board meets Monday in Bountiful with votes on an EMS contract award, three staff vehicle purchases and bylaw updates, plus the formal introduction of new Deputy Chief Nick Dodge.

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    South Davis Metro Fire panel meets amid governance review

    South Davis Metro Fire's Administrative Committee meets Thursday in Bountiful for the first time since June, as a Board of Trustees subcommittee reviews whether the panel should continue in its current form amid a proposed property tax increase.

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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.

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    Farmington council weighs rezone, fire pact Tuesday

    Farmington's Sept. 1 council meeting features a residential rezone for the Avocet Subdivision, a Glovers Lane right-of-way vacation, acceptance of the South Davis Greenway Final Report, and a new Fire/EMS interlocal agreement with Davis County.

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    Davis County eyes $180.4M justice center in Farmington

    Davis County commissioners will review a $180.4 million Justice Center proposal Tuesday that would consolidate courthouses in Farmington, Bountiful and Layton into one five-story facility, with the county on the hook for $28.3 million.

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    Davis County Commission votes on Warhammer event contract Sept. 1

    The Davis County Commission meets Tuesday, Sept. 1, with a 17-item agenda that includes a contract for the Challengers Cup 2026 Warhammer 40K competition at Western Sports Park, a $34,950 homeland security grant, and SCRAM alcohol monitoring agreements.

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    South Davis Metro Fire board considers truck purchase, lease Monday

    South Davis Metro Fire's Board of Trustees meets Monday, Aug. 31, at Station 81 in Bountiful with action items including a Battalion Chief truck purchase, vehicle surplus, a Mobile Modular lease, and a door access system upgrade.

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    Farmington plans public hearing on Phoenix Way subdivision

    Farmington's Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Sept. 3 on a proposed subdivision and Planned Unit Development covering three parcels on Phoenix Way, giving residents their first formal chance to comment on the project.

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    Farmington approves 4.99% property tax hike to fund firefighters

    The Farmington City Council voted Aug. 18 to approve a 4.99% property tax increase that adds $32.58 per year to the average home's bill, funding three new firefighters and a full-time Fire Marshal.

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    Davis County proposes leasing 12 apartments for homeless residents

    Davis County commissioners will consider a new transitional housing program that would lease 12 apartments for homeless residents and receive a presentation of the General Plan Draft governing development in unincorporated areas at their Aug. 25 work session.

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    Davis County Commission to vote on $14M in mental health funding Tuesday

    The Davis County Commission meets Tuesday to vote on a $14 million state pass-through for substance abuse and mental health services, about $241,000 in drug prevention grants for schools and behavioral health providers, a $150,000 settlement and the appointment of Jeremiah Cunningham as interim county surveyor.

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    Bountiful council to weigh which capital projects get built first

    Bountiful City Council meets Tuesday, Aug. 25, for a work session on which capital projects to prioritize from a backlogged ten-year plan, followed by votes on $135,521 in truck and work-cart purchases.

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    Food pantry demand tops pandemic highs in Davis County

    Davis County food pantry demand now exceeds pandemic-era levels as Utah's SNAP caseload drops 15% following federal cuts, with local programs like Double Up Food Bucks at the Bountiful Farmers Market offering some relief.

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