Recipient: Office of the Utah Attorney General
Location: 1490 East Foremaster Drive Suite 220, St. George, Utah, 84790
Amount: $400,800.00
Explanation: This project will equip all 24 rural County Attorney Offices in Utah with secure virtual evidence rooms. These rooms allow County Attorneys, law enforcement, and defense counsel to safely review digital evidence while protecting victim privacy. The project includes hardware, software with five-year storage, and training for personnel. Virtual evidence rooms will expedite case review, reduce risk of data exposure, and provide rural offices the tools needed to comply with SB 290, which authorizes statewide use of digital evidence review systems but provides no funding. The project is scalable if fewer offices are included initially and will improve investigative efficiency and consistency across rural counties.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Office of the Utah Attorney General
Location: 1490 East Foremaster Drive Suite 220, St. George, Utah, 84790
Amount: $563,980.00
Explanation: The Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is seeking funding to upgrade digital forensic capabilities used to investigate online child exploitation. The request would support new forensic hardware, software licenses, and training to assist investigators processing large volumes of digital evidence. The Task Force reports receiving more than 11,000 CyberTip reports in 2025 and identifying 166 child victims, reflecting the growing workload associated with online exploitation investigations.
Certification Letter
Recipient: West Valley City
Location: 3600 South Constitution Blvd, Utah 84119
Request: $3,000,000
Explanation: This project is the Rocky Mountain Tactical Training Range (RMTTR) located in West Valley City, located at 2650 S Redwood Rd, West Valley City, UT 84119. The funding will be used to equip the RMTTR with essential training infrastructure, including rubber berm traps, ballistic walls and overhead ceiling baffles, fixed and turning target systems, PEPP acoustical treatments, a purge range ventilation system, brass collection systems, and lead containment equipment. These upgrades are necessary to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and at a standard capable of supporting modern law enforcement training needs across the region.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Circleville Town
Location: 210 South Center, Circleville, UT, 84723
Amount: $900,000
Explanation: Wade Canyon Springs is an existing water supply that has served the community for many years, and rehabilitating the source is significantly more cost-effective than developing a new water supply. By modernizing the spring collection infrastructure and protecting the source from contamination, the project extends the useful life of existing public infrastructure while ensuring compliance with current drinking water standards. Investing in preventative infrastructure improvements reduces the likelihood of more costly emergency repairs or replacement projects in the future. If the spring system were to fail or become contaminated, the town could face substantial costs to drill new wells, develop alternative sources, or implement emergency water supply measures. Proactively upgrading the spring system helps avoid these higher long-term costs while ensuring that residents continue to receive safe and reliable drinking water. In addition, small rural communities like Circleville have limited tax bases and often lack the financial capacity to independently fund major water infrastructure upgrades. Strategic investment of taxpayer funds allows these communities to maintain essential public health infrastructure that protects residents, supports local businesses, and sustains long-term community stability. By preserving an existing water source and improving its reliability and safety, the project provides long-term value while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Ivins City Corporation
Location: 85 E Center St Ivins, UT, 84738
Amount: $2,500,000
Explanation: The expansion and remodel of the Ivins City Fire Station is a responsible investment in essential public safety infrastructure. The project addresses critical deficiencies such as inadequate apparatus space, lack of decontamination facilities, ADA non-compliance, aging infrastructure, and insufficient capacity for 24-hour staffing. These improvements strengthen emergency response and reduce future costs and liability. The project also includes significant local investment, with Ivins City contributing the majority of the funding through local capital funds or bonding. This demonstrates strong local commitment and ensures federal funds leverage rather than replace local resources. The project will comply with all federal requirements and established financial controls while generating long-term economic value by supporting reliable emergency response and helping maintain favorable insurance ratings for residents and businesses.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Garfield County
Location: 375 N 700 W, Panguitch, UT, 84759
Amount: $1,500,000
Explanation: The project will add detention capacity to reduce the need for costly inmate transport to neighboring jurisdictions, allow deputies to remain on patrol, and bring the facility into compliance with current standards. Garfield County serves a large geographic area in rural southern Utah, including communities near Bryce Canyon National Park, and local law enforcement manages a significant call volume driven by both residents and the region's substantial tourist population. The expanded facility will support long-term public safety needs, create local construction and permanent employment, and ensure the county can reliably manage criminal justice demands without overburdening limited rural resources.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Juab County
Location: Brush Wellman Road, Juab County, Utah
Request: $6,000,000
Explanation: This project is a critical investment in both Utah’s infrastructure and the nation’s defense-critical mineral supply chain. Brush Wellman Road serves as the sole access route to the Western Hemisphere’s only source of beryllium, operated by Materion Corporation, a material essential for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies. UDOT analysis has confirmed structural failure in the road’s original asphalt layers, making temporary repairs ineffective and underscoring the need for full reconstruction. This request represents the fourth phase of a multi-year effort, building on $4 million already secured through prior appropriations, and is necessary to advance the project toward its total funding requirement. Completion will ensure reliable access to a nationally strategic resource, support economic activity in Juab County, and reinforce domestic supply chain resilience. This investment aligns with national priorities in critical minerals, infrastructure durability, and long-term defense readiness.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Richfield City
Location: Pahvant Elementary area corridors, Richfield, Utah
Request: $2,400,000
Explanation: This project is a critical investment in community safety and essential infrastructure for Richfield City. Roads surrounding Pahvant Elementary currently lack curbs, experience hazardous icing due to poor drainage, and are built over aging 70-year-old water and sewer lines that are nearing the end of their service life. As the primary school bus route, these conditions present daily safety risks for students, families, and the broader community. This project will deliver full-depth road reconstruction, including new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and modernized underground utilities, significantly improving safety, accessibility, and long-term reliability. With a 20% local match already secured and inclusion in the city’s transportation master plan, this effort demonstrates strong local commitment and readiness. The investment supports both immediate community needs and long-term infrastructure resilience, aligning with broader priorities in public safety, transportation reliability, and sustainable municipal systems.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Centerville City, Utah
Location: 250 N Mainstreet, Centerville, UT 84014
Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation: This project will construct a minor collector road and extend utilities north of 1275 North in Centerville City, connecting approximately 221 acres of landlocked, developable land to the existing road and utility network west of Legacy Highway. The project includes roadway construction, utility extensions, and required right-of-way improvements within the corridor between Centerville and Farmington City. The new connection will unlock significant private sector development — including retail, office, employment, and residential uses — that cannot move forward without access to roads and utilities. The project will also provide a critical second point of egress for workers and businesses in the existing Centerville Business Park, addressing a significant public safety gap in the event of a regional emergency or disaster.
Certification Letter
Recipient: St. George Regional Airport (SGU)
Location: 4508 South Airport Parkway #1, St. George, UT 84790
Amount: $5,000,000
Explanation: This project is the St. George Regional Airport (SGU) Passenger Boarding Bridge Installation located in St. George, UT, at 4550 S Airport Pkwy, St. George, UT 84790. The funding will be used to purchase and install four passenger boarding bridges at a new second-level concourse as part of SGU's terminal expansion. These upgrades are necessary to accommodate larger commercial aircraft, attract air carriers currently unable to serve the region due to gate limitations, and deliver critical ADA improvements providing safe, level-boarding access for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility — ensuring the airport is equipped to meet the demands of one of the country's fastest growing communities.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Washington County, UT
Location: 111 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
Amount: $1,725,000
Explanation: The funds will be used for the design and construction of a 9,000 sq ft building. This is a pre-engineered metal building. At the center of the structure are three emergency operations rooms. They will house operation center equipment and working space for staff during a major event, either planned or not planned. The building will house two offices, a break area, and two bathrooms with showers. This will allow the staff to be sustained during extended assignments in the center. This structure will also serve as a place for training. All the emergency operation rooms and the storage bay can be used for various training. The vision is to train public safety responders from all agencies within the county, non-government/community organizations, and county citizens.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Tooele County
Location: Droubay Road, (1200 East) Tooele County
Amount: 5,100,000.00
Explanation: Droubay Road is a 9-mile north-south minor collector connecting Tooele City, Erda, unincorporated Tooele County, and Lake Point City. The requested funds will support Phase 2, covering 3 miles of the corridor, including street reconstruction, storm drain installation, and demolition of deteriorated infrastructure. Droubay Road runs parallel to SR-36, one of only two primary north-south transportation corridors in the Tooele Valley. When SR-36 is congested or closed due to accidents or severe weather, Droubay Road serves as the critical alternate route for the region. The corridor also provides an emergency bypass for the Tooele Army Depot, supporting both community safety and regional resilience. Improvements to Droubay Road will benefit residents across four jurisdictions by maintaining reliable access to schools, healthcare, employment, and essential services. The corridor supports economic activity by serving truck traffic from local gravel pits that supply construction materials throughout Tooele County and neighboring Salt Lake County. The road also provides access to public lands, trails, and recreational opportunities important to the regional economy. Preliminary engineering is complete, the project is shovel-ready, and a categorical exclusion applies. Tooele County and the Wasatch Front Regional Council have committed to securing the required match, and WFRC has provided assurance of STIP inclusion upon award of funding.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Utah Transit Authority
Location: 669 W 200 S, Utah, Salt Lake City, 84101
Amount: 5,000,000.00
Explanation: This project represents a strong and responsible use of federal tax dollars because it addresses a clear state of good repair need while delivering measurable safety, accessibility, and efficiency benefits. Replacing aging paratransit vehicles reduces the risk of mechanical failures, service interruptions, and costly emergency repairs—outcomes that ultimately save taxpayer money over the life of the vehicles. By investing now, federal funds help avoid higher replacement and maintenance costs in the future while ensuring continued compliance with ADA requirements. Federal funding also maximizes value by leveraging local matching funds and a cost-effective, multi-state joint procurement strategy, stretching each federal dollar further. The purchase of modern, low-floor vehicles reduces reliance on complex mechanical lift systems, lowering long-term operating and maintenance expenses and improving service reliability. In addition, the vehicle order supports domestic manufacturing and skilled jobs, ensuring that federal investment circulates back into the U.S. economy. Most importantly, this investment delivers tangible public benefits by expanding independent, dignified mobility for people with disabilities, seniors, and others who rely on paratransit services. Improved boarding efficiency, safety, and ride comfort translate directly into better access to jobs, healthcare, and community life—core outcomes that federal transportation programs are designed to support. By strengthening inclusive transportation infrastructure ahead of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games, federal tax dollars help ensure long-lasting benefits that extend well beyond a single event and serve communities statewide for decades to come.
Certification Letter
Recipient: Cedar Valley Water Conservancy District
Location: 710 S Westview Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720
Amount: $3,250,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to construct a pump station and pipeline to bring treated effluent water to city projects, freeing potable water for residential use.
Recipient: Washington County Water Conservancy District
Location: 533 East Waterworks Drive, St. George, UT 84770
Amount: $1,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to drill and equip a new production well and construct a pump house at Sand Hollow well field.
Recipient: Salina City
Location: 1100 N 400 W, Salina, UT 84654
Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to hydraulicly dredge approximately 48,000 cubic yards of accumulated biological sludge from Salina's municipal wastewater lagoon.
Recipient: Centerville City
Location: 250 N Main St, Centerville, UT 84014
Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to drill a new well into Centerville Canyon Aquifer and construct a pump house.
Recipient: Wayne Community Health Centers Inc
Location: 128 S 300 W, Bicknell, UT 84715
Amount: $1,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to purchase and equip a mobile medical clinic to serve remote parts of Wayne Community Health Center's large service area.
Recipient: Kane County Hospital
Location: 355 N Main St, Kanab, UT 84741
Amount: $5,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to construct an urgent care and walk-in medical clinic in north Kane County to serve Orderville, Mt Carmel, and other communities without a medical facility.
Certification Letter
Recipient: City of Santa Clara
Location: 2603 Santa Clara Dr, Santa Clara, UT 84765
Amount: $3,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to construct a 69kV transmission line, loop, and substation to increase electrical capacity in the city.
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