Saint George City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-002R, a fiscal year 2024–25 budget amendment that authorizes $330,900 to replace aging boilers at the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center.

The funding was approved as an amendment to the city’s FY 2024–25 budget and is proposed to come from the city's RAP (wrap) tax fund. City staff told the council the boilers are 27 years old and recently experienced a failure that prompted the request. Staff said they solicited bids; the lowest responsible bid received was $330,900.

The item was brought forward as a public hearing item. After a short staff presentation, council members asked about the bid process and a disparity among bids. Councilmember Steve Kemp said he had reviewed contractor information with staff and was satisfied the low bidder met qualifications. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.

Motion and vote: The council approved the amendment by motion with a roll-call vote. Councilmembers voted aye and the motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: The boilers provide heating for a municipal aquatic facility used for recreation and programs; staff framed the item as both a fiscal and operational necessity after the recent failure. The expenditure will be paid from a designated local revenue fund rather than the city’s general fund.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with contract award and replacement work under the approved budget authority; council did not add additional conditions in the meeting.

Speakers in the meeting who addressed this item included the presenting staff member (identified in the meeting transcript as Robert) and council members who asked questions and voted.