North Ogden Council approves updates to disaster mitigation and code amendments

The North Ogden City Council convened on April 22, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including disaster mitigation, code amendments, and a senior center contract.

The meeting began with a discussion on the adoption of Resolution 07-2025, which pertains to the Weber County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. Council Member Palmer raised a question regarding the city's ongoing participation in updates to the plan. City Emergency Manager Casey clarified that the city collaborates with county emergency managers to review and update the plan every five years, with the council required to adopt it again at that time. Following this discussion, the council unanimously approved the resolution.

Next, Economic Development Director Scott Hess presented Ordinance 2025-O5, which aims to amend various sections of the North Ogden Code Title 11. Hess explained that the amendments primarily involve correcting references and clarifying language that had become outdated since the last code update in November 2022. He noted that while there are over 30 sections being amended, these changes are largely technical and do not introduce substantive alterations to the code. The Planning Commission had previously voted unanimously to approve the amendments. The council then voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.

The meeting concluded with an update from City Attorney and City Manager John Call regarding the Weber Human Services Senior Center contract. Call indicated that the contract would follow the same framework as previous agreements, ensuring continuity in services provided to the community.

Overall, the council's discussions reflected a commitment to maintaining effective emergency management practices, ensuring clarity in city regulations, and supporting community services for seniors. The next steps include the implementation of the approved resolutions and ordinances, with ongoing attention to community needs and regulatory updates.