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Santa Clara Council to Consider Utah Tech Agreement and Burial Fees

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The Santa Clara City Council is scheduled to consider a memorandum of understanding with Utah Tech regarding the city's PEG channel during its July 8 meeting. The agenda also includes a public hearing on non-resident burial fees and several administrative approvals.

Key takeaways

  • The Santa Clara City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with Utah Tech for the PEG channel at its July 8, 2026, meeting.
  • City Manager Brock Jacobsen presented the Utah Tech agreement for council action.
  • A public hearing will be held to gather comments on non-resident burial fees and Resolution No. 2026-15R.
  • Parks Director Ryan VonCannon presented the proposal regarding burial fee adjustments.
  • Santa Clara city offices will be closed on July 24, 2026, for Pioneer Day.

The Santa Clara City Council will consider an agreement with Utah Tech for the city's PEG channel during a regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The proposed memorandum of understanding was presented for discussion and action by City Manager Brock Jacobsen.

The upcoming meeting, which is set to begin at 6:00 p.m., will take place in the Santa Clara City Council Chambers located at 2603 Santa Clara Drive. According to a public notice and agenda posted by the City of Santa Clara, the council will also address matters related to local cemetery fees.

A public hearing is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to receive community feedback regarding non-resident burial fees. This hearing is part of a broader discussion and action item to consider the approval of these fees and the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-15R, a proposal presented by Parks Director Ryan VonCannon.

In addition to the Utah Tech agreement and burial fee discussions, the council's consent agenda includes the approval of minutes from the June 24, 2026, City Council work and regular meeting. The council is also slated to review claims processed through July 8, 2026.

The meeting will begin with an opening ceremony featuring a pledge of allegiance led by Councilman Hendrickson. Reverend Derek DeToni-Hill, the Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, is scheduled to provide opening comments.

The City of Santa Clara has announced several upcoming dates for municipal activities and closures. The city's offices will be closed on July 24, 2026, in observance of Pioneer Day.

Future council sessions are already scheduled, including a work and regular meeting on July 22, 2026, and another session on August 12, 2026. The meeting agenda was officially certified by City Recorder Selena Nez, CMC, who noted that the notice was posted on June 18, 2026.

The Santa Clara City Council meeting will be broadcast live via the official city website at https://santaclarautah.gov.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city has requested that individuals requiring special accommodations notify the city clerk no later than 24 hours before the meeting by calling 435-673-6712. The agenda also notes that council members may connect via speakerphone or enter a closed meeting session by a two-thirds vote in accordance with state statute and council policy.

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  • midutahradio.comWebUtah Divsion I Schools Obtain New Conference Affiliations July 1
  • abc4.comWebUtah Tech student arrested for alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl
  • santaclarautah.govOfficialCity Council Meeting – July 8, 2026

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