Kamas has long been known as the “Gateway to the Uintas” and it has been used as a supply station for those people who pass through to the Uinta Mountains and Wilderness Area for camping, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.
The City of Kamas is located about eighteen miles east of Park City and about forty-five miles southeast of Salt lake City in a valley surrounded by the Uinta Mountains to the east, the Wasatch Mountains to the west, the Provo River on the south, and the Weber River to the north. Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Weber, traverses the center of the city.
Kamas and the entire valley are characterized by its relative isolation and intense natural beauty. Logging, ranching and dairy farming are what initially attracted settlers to the area. Now open space, recreation, and family friendly atmosphere have made Kamas a very desirable place to live.
On September 13, 2022, the Kamas City Council approved an increase in water rates and overage rates for Kamas City residents. The new base rate will be increased from $28 to $31 per month. This follows discussions concerning the financial status of the Kamas City water fund. After reviewing a study done by Rural Water Association of Utah experts, the City Council felt it necessary to approve this increase to maintain the financial stability of the water system.
This increase becomes effective November 1, 2022
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VIOLATION FEES
1st NOTICE: WARNING
2nd NOTICE: $100 FINE
3rd NOTICE: $500 FINE
4th NOTICE: SHUT OFF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is hereby given that Kamas City will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Kamas City Hall, 170 North Main, Kamas, Utah at 6:00 p.m. Kamas City is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Kamas City is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Kamas City meets the applicable program requirements.
The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. If the event that Kamas City chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Kim Peacock at (435) 783-4630.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Kim Peacock at the 170 North Main, Kamas, Utah or (435) 783-4630 at least three days prior to the hearing that will be attended. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah; 1.888.346.3162.
Published on State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website- www.utah.gov/pmn on November 30, 2022
Published in the Summit County News on December 2, 2022
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