Notice of Initiation of Secure Rural Schools Act Title III Project
Notice Tags
County Government
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
February 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Description/Agenda
County hereby gives notice of the initiation of a Secure Rural Schools Act Title III project to purchase wildland fire equipment, personal protective equipment, communication equipment, and
training courses to be utilized mainly for emergency incidents during a wildfire and all-risk incidents throughout Utah County and the nation as a fire response to national emergency incidents. This
will also be used to transport personnel and equipment to Firewise Communities of Utah County and for homeowner education to address the wildland fire issues on unincorporated lands in Utah
County, specifically in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) when needed. In addition to the equipment purchase, this equipment will be used to educate property owners on fire danger in the WUI,
provide information on how to create defensible spaces around their properties when needed to do so. Utah County will use the Title III funds for the above uses as authorized by Title III, 16 USC
7142. This notice initiates the mandatory 45-day public comment period on this proposed project. All comments shall be directed to patrickc@utahcounty.gov.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jessica Hewlett-Carter at 801-851-4046. Handicap parking is available, as well as a level entrance to the building. Interpretation services are available with prior notice for the hearing disabled.