Bountiful to purchase 53 power poles

BOUNTIFUL -- The city council has approved the purchase of 53 new power poles for use by the Bountiful City Light & Power Company.

At a recent meeting, the council unanimously approved the purchase of the poles for a cost of $32,135. The poles will boost the utility’s existing inventory, according to Allen Johnson, director of the BCL&P. Council action is required to approve any utility purchase over $10,000.