Councilmember· 2024-2027
Richard Higginson
Bountiful City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 8:26
- Avg per meeting
- 0:42
- Segments
- 120
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Top issues during term (20)
South Davis Greenway Project
Estimated Bountiful segment construction cost is approximately $22 million, potentially funded through the Utah Trail Network without local match requirements, though ongoing maintenance costs remain a city obligation.
Main Street Traffic Safety
Potential reduction in fine revenue if enforcement practices change.
Automated License Plate Reader (LPR) Program and Privacy Safeguards
The three cameras were purchased outright for approximately $2,500 each without grant funding.
Echo Transmission Line Decommissioning and PacifiCorp Interconnection
Connecting to PacifiCorp costs $3.5 million, saving millions compared to a full rebuild and avoiding ongoing maintenance liabilities.
Bountiful Boulevard Right-of-Way Vacation
The city will receive $140,000 from the sale of the surplus parcel.
Commercial Property Redevelopment
Private commercial investment on a long-vacant city-sold parcel.
Echo Power Line Fire Damage
An unbudgeted expenditure of $235,618 for High Country Inc. cleanup services.
Parks and Recreation Online Reservation Software
Implementation cost of up to $45,009 with an annual maintenance cost of $3,708, representing an unbudgeted FY2027 expense requiring a future budget amendment.
Infrastructure and Utility Budgeting
Cumulative expenditures across multiple agenda items exceed $300,000 for engineering, poles, and electrical equipment.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permitting
Potential expansion of housing options and property values across residential zones.
Land Use Code Text Amendment
None directly, though clearer land use rules streamline future business licensing and development reviews.
Orchard Drive Corridor Development
Study findings will inform future roadway and infrastructure budgeting.
Coyote Activity and Neighborhood Pet Safety
Unknown costs associated with potential wildlife trapping or removal services.
Keller Stone Creek Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Subdivision development will impact local infrastructure and generate future property tax revenue for the city.
Multi-Family Development Standards
Standardizing rules could lower costs for homeowners looking to build ADUs.
Main Street Renovation and Corridor Revitalization
Substantial capital investment expected for downtown corridor upgrades.
Capital Projects and Fiber Fund Interfund Loan Amendment
Involves adjusting a municipal interfund loan cap up to $8 million from the capital projects fund, repaid with interest.
Davis Links Community Resource Network Integration
None for the city, as the platform is operated through the Davis County Health Department and find help.
Land Use Code Compliance
The financial impact is currently unknown.
Library Renovation and Temporary Services
The project involves capital expenditure for public infrastructure improvements.
Moved or seconded (15)
Motions Higginson personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-07-14
adjourn to a meeting of the RDA Board with a separate agenda
- secondedpassed2026-07-14
to approve the minutes of the previous City Council meeting
- secondedpassed2026-07-14
to approve the expenditures, and the April financial report
- movedpassed2026-07-14
approve Ordinance No. 2026-06
- movedpassed2026-07-14
adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous City Council meetings
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the purchase of wood crossarms from Irby Utilities
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the minutes of the budgetary committee meetings, including the changes proposed by Councilmember Bahr
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Appointment of Audit Firm
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Approval of Expenditures and Financial Reports
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Purchase of Water Pipes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Watering Restrictions Resolution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Councilmember Higginson made a motion to approve the purchase and installation of a pump and motor by Widdison Well Services
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Intersection Modifications
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (366)
Recorded while Higginson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recess Work Session
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Expenditures and Financial Reports
Viewmont Well Pump and Motor Repair Purchase
Police Department Laptops Purchase
Resolution 2026-14: Interfund Loan Amendment for Fiber Fund
Resolution 2026-15: Right-of-Way Vacation on Bountiful Boulevard
Resolution 2026-16: Property Sale to Keller Family Properties
Adjourn
Approval of Expenditures and July 2026 Financial Report
Approval of Modified Pedestrian Crossing at 400 North and 200 East
Approval of Echo Transmission Line Operation Strategy
Purchase of Ford F-550 and F-350 Chassis
Purchase of Dakota Service Bodies
Approval of AV System Overhaul by Webb Integration
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-08 for Detached ADUs
Adoption of Ordinance 2026-09 for Planning Commission Rules
Approval of Expenditures and Financial Reports
Construction of Modified Pedestrian Crossing at 400 North and 200 East
Echo Transmission Line Operation and Interconnection
Voting record (146)
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