2024: A Year of Growth and Transition for Eagle Mountain City –Balancing Development and Sustainability Insights from Eagle Mountain City Council Minutes The year 2024 was marked by significant developments and decisions for Eagle Mountain City, as reflected in the City Council meeting minutes from January to November. These records offer a glimpse into the…
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Stolen $1.13 million update – $730K Still Missing
On October 3rd, 2024 Eagle Mountain City released a press release stating that it had “recouped $400,000 in its recovery efforts.” after losing $1.13 million in cybercrime attack in August 2022. The city mentioned that they had used a multi-pronged approach to “recover the lost finds, including seeking accountability for the contractor for their role…
Read moreAre Eagle Mountain Residents Safe? Heat Wave, Water Shortage, and Fire Risk Raises Questions.
With several vegetation fires in the last few weeks, lack of road infrastructure, and low water tank levels will residents be safe if the city experiences a wildfire. What would happen if the city were to experience something like the Dump Fire of 2012 that forced 9,000 residents to evacuate, and destroyed 4,148 acres. Fires…
Read moreLong-Serving City Administrator Paul Jerome Departs Eagle Mountain City, Initiates Leadership Transition
Eagle Mountain City, Utah, announces the departure of City Administrator Paul Jerome after over 16 years of service, as he takes on a new role in another municipality. The City Council expresses gratitude for Jerome’s contributions and initiates a search for a qualified replacement, with interim leadership provided by Deputy City Administrator Steve Mumford and…
Read moreEagle Mountain Rebrands Image With New City Logos
On January 2nd, 2023 the City Council of Eagle Mountain was presented with a budget amendment. Part of that amendment was to increase expenses so that the City could implement its rebranding and update the City vehicle, clothing, and logos with the new city brand. New City Logos Residents will start seeing the changes on…
Read moreCity Hall – The Eagle’s View – December 2023
The December edition of the Eagle’s View is out and provides readers with insights from Mayor Westmoreland about New Year’s resolutions, details on a mule deer migration study, tips on how to prepare your home for winter and information on accessory dwelling units. Access the full edition here: https://bit.ly/48fvadD. The Eagle’s View – December 2023…
Read moreCity Hall – Westlake alumni named NFL award nominee
Garett Bolles, a former resident of Cedar Valley and alumni of Westlake High School, has been chosen as the Denver Broncos’ nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. This award recognizes the contributions of NFL players both on and off the field, and Bolles is being recognized for his work as…
Read moreCity Hall – The Eagle’s View – November 2023
The November edition of The Eagle’s View is packed full of interesting content, with readers learning about critical mule deer migration corridors, how to hire a contractor, and the history of Santa’s reindeer. Visit the link to read the full edition. The Eagle’s View – November 2023 The November edition of The Eagle’s View is…
Read moreEagle Mountain Preps For New City Council With Code-Packed Planning Commission Meeting
The final Planning Commission meeting for the year, prior to the last City Council meeting that Councilmembers Love, and Curtis will be voting at has a very packed agenda. It includes 12 buildings on a 6.5 acre 74 multifamily lots in the Firefly (Pole Canyon) community. It also includes changes to the Official Zoning Map…
Read moreCity Hall – The Eagle’s View – October 2023
The October edition of The Eagle’s View is out and features an article about ephemeral streams, an article explaining curfew regulations, and an interview with a building inspector regarding when to get a permit. Read it now at the provided link. The Eagle’s View – October 2023 The October edition of The Eagle’s View is…
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