Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah. June 6, 2018. A Lease/Purchase Agreement with Zion’s Bank for a garage addition to the fire station was approved, subject to review by the Fire District’s attorney. With only a few minor corrections, an engineering plan for the additional bay on the existing building was approved by the Board. An invitation for bids for the construction of the addition has been issued. Construction will begin next month.
A Fire Inspection Fee increase was discussed. Because of all the new construction in and around Garden City, the fee may need to be increased. After public notice and a public hearing, the Fire Board will consider a $10.00 fire inspection fee increase from $20.00 to $30.00.
Garden City Fire Chief Mike Wahlberg has made a preliminary walk-thru inspection of the new carnival on Bear Lake Blvd. The vendor has a transit license from Garden City for the next three years.
A motion to create a $3,500 Emergency Equipment Fund, was approved unanimously by the Fire Board. The engine in one of the fire trucks needs to be replaced. All other vehicles and equipment are in good condition.
During Raspberry Days, the Fire Department will host the annual pancake breakfast at the Garden City Park, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the Fire Department’s boat motors. Any extra money received will go into the Fire Department’s general fund.
Because of all the new construction here, there is a framer shortage. Because of the shortage, Chief Wahlberg asked that he and some of his family members be allowed to work on the fire station addition project. Chief Wahlberg will complete his regular duties as Fire Chief, (40 hours), but will separate his “extra work” as the General Contractor for the building project. He will work on the construction after normal work hours or use his vacation time. He will be compensated for his “extra work” at a base rate. Board Chairman Randall Knight felt it was commendable of Chief Wahlberg to take on this project, as long as Chief Wahlberg is able to do his normal Fire Chief duties. A motion to approve Chief Wahlberg’s proposal was passed unanimously by the Fire Board.
There were two marine responses (1 death), one semi-truck fire, one fire alarm, and 17 fire inspections.
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