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Staff and board counsel reported multiple insurers have retreated from high-fire-score areas; one broker cited a hypothetical premium increase example in which a quoted financing or premium moved from roughly $16,000 to $160,000 in local examples discussed at the meeting. Staff said some carriers are offering policies with wildfire exclusions only up to certain limits (the meeting cited a $2 million limit for one market), and that many standard market options are limited or not yet approved by state regulators.

The nut graf: Commissioners heard that the community’s wildfire score (reported as above 80 in the conversation) is preventing access to affordable insurance for many property owners, and staff recommended pursuing a coalition of stakeholders — associations, local governments and influential private contacts — to press rating companies and state regulators for clearer mitigation criteria and recognition of local investments.

Staff described multiple mitigation efforts the district and partners have completed — water system upgrades, forest thinning and clearing — but said rating agencies and underwriters are not consistently crediting that work. Commissioners and staff discussed organizing a multi-party advocacy effort including nearby jurisdictions, business owners and legislators to obtain guidance from the rating companies on steps required to lower the wildfire score.

Ending: Board members asked staff to begin outreach to potential partners and to report back on steps to form a coalition or contact state-level officials and brokers to seek concrete guidance from rating agencies on mitigation requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beaver County Utah Public Meetings Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","District leaders and counsel said wildfire insurance availability has tightened, premiums climbed sharply and a coalition of local groups may be needed to get rating agencies and insurers to recognize local mitigation work; commissioners discussed mitigation, fire-scoring and legislative outreach.","taxTitle","Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah","taxId",67307,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6371192,"Board ratifies transfer of one acre-foot of district-banked water to private LLC",208,3650000,3858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150219-e6df132494ab5b8dd8557908515c19ec&start=3650&end=3858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150219-e6df132494ab5b8dd8557908515c19ec/thumbnail_3650000.jpg","/articles/6371192/Utah/Board-ratifies-transfer-of-one-acre-foot-of-district-banked-water-to-private-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371192-a0d3c1e8caaa1a73d83bc872e965ee15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116238&Signature=KrsLbQ6sZ3jo8WKnwwibRHCtAMSjJS8Vz7dFxdVDVGWWVlAzwpls2T-uvfXZCIPbAocSsaG6OjeuEfruffajyydcc60~Z7AVyBogVIEsBWKyeHXecGNnLY4ZXutqzQ6qZ4iWEsJLkGoT-JRs-rGU6DJhIvjk9KVqQPpWs0xytEGCqLe6hbfan7NWmTX4jtoetnbLh2AYhDdVPrxSR3NwCBZ1FnYg46N7tJAPjF5KrYXfkTDsebHBnLEIryKwQy34t9xuK-Q4tXuNVnHuv4-CcUVgsGqjyxhgaqBfbi2V9vnHr2WPs7AV0Ja5QFVme6XKmZKaYpIXTDejWVBX~BXojg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beaver County service district ratified a staff action transferring one acre-foot of banked water rights to an LLC and directed staff to record a deed reflecting that transfer.

Staff explained the transfer was an assignment of a single acre-foot from the district’s water bank to the buyer’s entity, described in the meeting as \"j e q q o z v Investments LLC.\" Staff said the buyer intends to develop a small spring and use the acre-foot under a state small-user program; staff judged delivering water through the district system would be impractical for this small use. The board voted to ratify the transfer and instructed staff to prepare and record the deed.

The nut graf: The board approved the limited transfer while reserving the district’s authority over land within the district and noting that larger proposed developments would face public-water-system requirements and review.

Commissioners clarified the district has not waived its authority over land in the service area; if a buyer later sought to use more water for larger development, the district said it would review and could protest uses that conflict with the district system.

Ending: Staff completed the ratification motion and the board approved the transfer by voice vote; staff will record the deed as directed.","The service district ratified staff action transferring one acre-foot of banked water to a buyer's LLC and recorded the deed; the board clarified that the district's land authority remains and that future large developments would be required to join the public water system.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6371195,"Board approves district financials, hears concerns about delinquent assessments and billing presentation",2741,709000,3450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150219-e6df132494ab5b8dd8557908515c19ec&start=709&end=3450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150219-e6df132494ab5b8dd8557908515c19ec/thumbnail_709000.jpg","/articles/6371195/Utah/Board-approves-district-financials-hears-concerns-about-delinquent-assessments-and-billing-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371195-aed9ab9b01356e05ca2431936a002184/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116238&Signature=Dj3O1T7iP5jOgtoAgEvbdSidfEhdRZtCFN5ZQi5k1J5xvRBY274A8Btqa5zrXlRq-649o1BaNyJei-eiB3aF8YRZpVa7hJp6KWnJoDKYCPyTcy0jUWImDGd5IHKDp3SCuiAlED53PODQe372ngv2b-hc92bOPMQoyaHtkutzfkhVsfpshVAaBBMLG4I7E8GdXXfZRzmkVJuBqz1Z8pGqh7jbP0AT9srRJkLh-Ktb~h1~G4RbGiSInbzYhq4VGHbFQImz73y8cSk8wfdtStWiotcMcu9IZREAqma1jToP5go5lOi1e5bQyvCLa-8w9WqRh0HKCSccnCpSqtpGvSIlkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beaver County service district commissioners voted to approve the district’s financials and bills as presented and discussed collection challenges tied to newly issued bills and delinquent assessment accounts.

The district’s accountant presented account balances and accounts receivable, noting receivables were higher because bills had just been sent. Commissioners asked for a clearer presentation separating delinquent receivables from current billing; staff agreed to provide a delinquent-AR schedule in future reports.

Board members discussed collection status: staff reported roughly 30 assessment accounts remained delinquent after a recent payment cycle, representing about half of the assessment recipients. The district had sent letters to those delinquent accounts and stated statutory remedies available for collection, including adding fees, increasing interest on delinquent balances (staff cited an example range from 1.95% up to 18% once declared delinquent) and pursuing attorney costs and property sale to recoup assessment arrears. Staff emphasized they prefer to work with owners to avoid forced sales but said nonpayment threatens the district’s financial stability.

The nut graf: Commissioners approved the financials but directed staff to present clearer delinquency schedules and pursue collection steps while avoiding immediate foreclosure where possible.

The board made a formal motion to approve the financials as presented and the motion carried by voice vote; minutes also were approved earlier in the meeting. Staff said they will continue outreach to delinquent account holders and report back on collection progress and next enforcement steps.

Ending: Staff will provide an updated accounts-receivable presentation that separates delinquent balances and will update the board on progress collecting outstanding assessments and any recommended acceleration of collection actions.","The service district approved its financial statements and payments; commissioners flagged a high accounts-receivable balance after billing and discussed delinquent assessment collections and measures including liens and accelerated collections.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6371197,"Service district delays final construction work; Sunrise, Rollins face winter pause and possible penalties",225,255000,480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150219-e6df132494ab5b8dd8557908515c19ec&start=255&end=480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150219-e6df132494ab5b8dd8557908515c19ec/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6371197/Utah/Service-district-delays-final-construction-work-Sunrise-Rollins-face-winter-pause-and-possible-penalties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6371197-a101217f6f40cc67e809f1f8e841c5c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116238&Signature=nLDQeTERoMQU~iwkPcetlWS4I4X3or9mcsbN~ot3y1qkJAfmyF9OGqnurBMjoZ0E5c2tqtnx9RjNHVsLYzZNvGCOY7Ug8Q7AFLoaU0o3LrvKP1GWl5jPAdBlSKuB-v7CN~U3HkUd3gmWdyyfE9WFxJA~pgRNPPm2tzzzfTEwo5gCwBoUEdKucMxyuBmjR6z9pEPWyS5lztsrMkgJO77u8Rxc1iWk2xyeY~ACMjPl6z6XuMwPHwJlOMRoPwgL~hyvpt7ybboJ1Mn2YUEyZnR78WcZydRrkfZi2yd-z-0jL8Gtb2p79zupXXSa9rHcDjIe63yE4NXFxEATnAnyOXSrIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beaver County service district leaders reviewed construction and testing progress on major water and road projects and directed staff to pursue contractor follow-up after work slowed for winter.

The district’s project manager said most pipelines have been installed and that pressure and backflow testing for large sections have passed; a few low sections installed at the end of construction were left untested when crews stopped work for snow. The manager said “a couple of airbags” still need installation before a full pressure test can be completed and that those steps are scheduled for spring. He added some short 2-inch lines failed pressure tests and will be repaired in spring.

The nut graf: Commissioners focused on scheduling, contract timelines and possible financial remedies after district staff reported contractors had largely paused work for the winter, leaving punch-list items and testing undone.

Board members and staff discussed specific contractor accounts and retention. Staff confirmed recent payments included draws to Sunrise Engineering and Rollins Construction; one large construction draw was described as “the big project” and subject to retention. Commissioners asked whether final retainage remained and whether any amounts were being held until punch-list work and year-long testing obligations are complete. Staff said some retainage remains and that Rollins will return in spring to finish punch-list items.

Sunrise Engineering’s representatives reported cumulative billings and said their records show substantial work already billed. The board noted one smaller project still showed an estimated $255,000 in remaining construction costs after recent payments. Commissioners questioned contractor staffing levels during the season and whether the teams had been “understaffed,” saying on many workdays only one or two workers were present, which slowed progress.

Members asked about liquidated damages or per-day penalties for missed contract dates. Staff said no per-day penalty had been set in the contract and that Sunrise asked to meet with district staff to discuss remedies. One commissioner said the district should require a written reply from Sunrise and consider penalties; staff agreed to pursue a conversation and report back.

Because a small number of pipeline segments remain to be tested and airbags installed, staff said full system commissioning will wait until spring when crews return and weather improves. The board asked staff to contact contractor supervisors (named personnel and the firm) to get a firm schedule and a written response on timelines and any potential penalties.

Ending: District staff said they will reopen the schedule and testing work in spring and will report back to the board after meetings with Sunrise Engineering and Rollins Construction on completion dates and any contract enforcement steps.","Beaver County service district officials heard updates that major water and road projects are on winter pause, with remaining testing and punch-list work delayed until spring. Contractors Sunrise Engineering and Rollins Construction reported unfinished items; the board discussed retention, potential penalties and scheduling for completion.","actionData","errors"]

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Service district delays final construction work; Sunrise, Rollins face winter pause and possible penalties