County Manager Andy Welch presented remaining 2026 budget items, including recommending a public‑defender funding increase (~$100,000), restoring the internal auditor to full time, putting $500,000 in capital for partial jail demolition tied to a courthouse land sale, and new TRT grant guidance with $405,000 for museum/project capital.

Tooele County Human Services recommended awards from opioid settlement funds to support recovery networks, methadone treatment, jail‑based services, naloxone distribution and prescription‑drop boxes; the council authorized the county manager to execute the service agreements when drafted.

Utah Inland Port Authority told the Tooele County Council its Tooele Valley project area expanded by roughly 342 acres and closed a $33,000,000 bond issuance to fund roads, water, wastewater, power and fiber; the Authority said investments and a new 11‑mile short line railroad will increase county visibility to national and international markets.

After a presentation from a private developer and discussion about priorities for existing applicants, the board voted to authorize further development work on Taxi Lane Delta and Hotel and added a condition giving waiting-list registrants a first right of refusal; some members objected that this did not fully preserve original priority expectations.

After more than two hours of public comment opposing any tax hike, the Davis County Commission voted to adopt an intent to levy a tax rate 14.9% above the certified rate—projected to generate about $6.3 million—while acknowledging cuts will still be required to address a reported $12 million structural deficit.

Board heard lengthy debate over moving from a refundable $500 deposit waiting list to an application-based allocation, whether to use a nonrefundable application fee, and how to maintain priority between large and small hangars; staff will draft updated text for a January vote.

After more than two hours of public comment opposing a proposed tax hike, the Davis County Commission adopted a resolution to levy a tax rate estimated to raise roughly $6.3 million (about 14.9%) for the 2026 budget, while county officials said a $12 million structural general‑fund gap remains.

Planning staff presented two rezones: an owner‑occupancy conditional overlay and R16→R2 rezoning for a townhome consolidation at 1172 Porter Ave., and an R4→R5 rezoning for 211 Patterson St. to expand a Housing Authority project for youth aging out of foster care. Planning Commission recommended approval of both; council requested traffic, notice and concentration‑of‑services data.

City airport staff outlined a proposed leasing policy intended to align local code with FAA grant assurances, proposing a standard 20‑year ground lease with two 10‑year extensions and addressing contentious reversion rules for improvements, tenant transfers and rent adjustments. Council asked for more time and stakeholder detail before final action.

Ogden City Council heard a presentation from county staff on the Weber County five‑year pre‑disaster mitigation plan, which catalogs 14 hazards and lists local mitigation projects. Adopting the plan keeps the city eligible for federal mitigation funding but does not by itself obligate the city to spend new funds.

Consultants for the district summarized 35 focus groups and roughly 33 hours of audio and identified top themes — relationships, communication/transparency, family partnerships, advanced opportunities and social-emotional learning — which board members used to begin prioritizing strategic-plan focus areas.

Public commenters at a Millard County meeting traded views on a proposed Creekstone solar development: ranchers warned the project would remove grazing infrastructure and harm viewsheds, while others and Oak City’s mayor highlighted survey support for preserving agriculture and cited potential local economic benefits.

Commissioners discussed a Mid America Pipeline tax appeal that requires refunds for 2017–2023, explored legislative fixes and a UAC pooled lobbying request; Grand County’s calculated share of a $250,000 UAC effort is $6,130 and the commission agreed to place that amount on the next agenda for a vote.

Ogden City Council voted Dec. 2 to adopt Resolution 2025-23 declaring the citys intent to pursue purchase of the former Taylor Canyon Elementary School site (4.23 acres). Council amended the resolution to remove language asserting the parcel already had public support to remain open space; appraisals and negotiations remain to come.

Human services recommended multi-year awards from opioid settlement funds for recovery networks, methadone treatment, jail in-service programs, naloxone kits and prescription drop boxes; commissioners authorized the county manager to execute the drafted agreements when they are presented.

An unidentified Utah Department of Transportation staff member said a new app, built using existing UDOT software and rolled out statewide this summer, reduced average right-of-way package processing from about 54 days to about 31 days and saves roughly 70 hours of staff time annually.

A presenter described a tire-anomaly detection system that uses artificial intelligence to flag tires with early signs of separation or low pressure, saying early detection could cut crashes and reduce downtime for commercial truck operators.

State wildfire staff told Cache County officials a new law creates a state high‑risk WUI map and a fee to fund certified home assessments; the fee will be collected via county tax bills beginning in 2026 and start low (roughly $20–$100 per structure) while statewide costs are established.

A developer asked the Millard County Commission to rezone Phase 1 (and part of Phase 3) of a proposed solar and data‑center project, offering to withdraw other phases and to compensate grazers; supporters touted large investment and tax‑revenue projections while residents raised view‑shed concerns.

A Utah State University fish biologist reported that carp-removal efforts (2009–2024) correspond with increased shoreline plant species, more zooplankton and better fish condition, but no measurable decline in in-lake nutrient concentrations or higher densities of submerged vegetation; presenters urged further carp suppression, nutrient reductions and attention to lake-level fluctuations.

Speakers at a Utah Lake community event described how art, storytelling and outreach aim to counter a dominant negative narrative about Utah Lake; the UVU Museum exhibition 'Healing Waters' featured 50 artists, public programs and drew 6,679 visits, with a virtual exhibit planned.

Tim Walzworth of Utah State University presented data showing invasive common carp biomass on Utah Lake dropped after removal efforts but has stabilized above target levels; models indicate meeting the program's 75% biomass-reduction goal likely requires a five- to tenfold increase in seining effort or alternative methods such as targeted baits or genetic tools.

Dr. Kevin Sherloft of Utah Valley University described a boat-mounted filtration system that removes surface algae at marinas and beaches on Utah Lake, citing a typical one-pass reduction of about 60% and daily averages used to estimate removed biomass. He said a single boat is insufficient for full seasonal control.

Applicant for a 37-acre (application also lists 53.8 acres in places) zone change at 18000 West Highway 161 (Silver Tree Farm, Inc.) asked to reclassify range-and-forest land to highway commercial; many neighbors and residents opposed due to lack of submitted plans, limited emergency services, groundwater concerns and alleged intimidation by the applicant. Commissioners deferred final decision in the provided transcript and spent time asking legal and vesting questions.

The commission adopted an ordinance to change roughly 23 acres near Fall Creek and another major map amendment to rezone hundreds of acres to light industrial after planning commission recommendations; both were approved by roll call in the provided transcript.