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Layton in early stages of UTOPIA access

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 11:06pm

LAYTON — UTOPIA is getting closer to being a reality in this community.

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Agendas for public meetings, Feb. 28, 2012

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 5:55pm

A summary of agendas of public meetings to be held Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Clearfield City Council

6 p.m., work session, 55 S. State St.

7 p.m., regular session

Citizen comments

Consider approval of purchase agreement with North Davis Fire District for property at 88 E. Center St., more commonly known as Clearfield Fire Station

Consider approval of award of bid to Lantis Fireworks for July 4 fireworks display

Consider resolution authorizing disposal of unclaimed property

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UTOPIA plans fiber-optic network expansion in Layton

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 11:26pm

LAYTON -- UTOPIA will soon be expanding in Layton.

During its Tuesday night meeting, the planning commission approved the sites for six huts that will soon make the fiber-optic network more available to residents and businesses.

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Centerville candidates dish on economy, UTOPIA, businesses

Tanna Woods Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 10:58pm

CENTERVILLE -- For many candidates, the biggest issues facing the city include the economy, UTOPIA, and bringing new business to the area.

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Layton, Brigham City, Centerville commit to further UTOPIA debt

Bryon Saxton, Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Friday, October 22, 2010 - 11:15pm

LAYTON -- Looking at what it considered to be no other viable option, the Layton City Council unanimously joined at least five other UTOPIA member cities in plunging $61 million deeper into debt to develop and expand the high-speed fiber-optic network.

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Cities commit another $61 million to UTOPIA

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 9:34am

LAYTON -- Looking at what they considered to be no other viable option, the Layton City Council unanimously joined at least five other UTOPIA member cities in plunging $61 million deeper into debt to develop and expand the high speed fiber optic network.

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Taxpayer group urges UTOPIA protests

Dan Weist, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 11:12pm

Can you continue to create UTOPIA in Utah?

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Blaine Lutz, finance director for Centerville and a member of the executive committee for UTOPIA, explains Thursday that this building, once moved, will be the main hub that will run all the underground fiber optic networks for Centerville.

Centerville, Layton affirm commitment to UTOPIA

Bryon Saxton, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 11:15pm

Centerville and Layton leaders remain committed to moving forward with UTOPIA, the fiber-optic network expected to bring economic development to their respective communities.

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Feds give UTOPIA $16 million grant

Charlie Pomerleau, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 6:32pm

LAYTON -- A $16 million grant from federal stimulus funds will allow Layton and seven other cities in UTOPIA to connect public facilities to high-speed Internet.

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Brigham City hears from residents about UTOPIA

Nancy B. Fuller, Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 11:49pm

BRIGHAM CITY -- In a recent public hearing, Mayor Dennis Fife asked for input on how to respond to UTOPIA's latest request for money.

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Layton mayor: The city needs UTOPIA

Bryon Saxton, Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Monday, June 21, 2010 - 11:30pm

LAYTON -- The Utah Taxpayers Association continues to take aim at the pile of tax dollars being pledged to UTOPIA, a fiber optic network the association views as being in direct competition with private Internet service providers.

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UTOPIA dominates Tremonton budget discussion

Nancy B. Fuller Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Friday, June 4, 2010 - 12:27am

TREMONTON -- The city council approved the 2010-11 budget as it was posted with the inclusion of capital improvements that will not be finished when the 2009-10 budget year ends June 30.

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The responsible way forward for UTOPIA

Mayor Dennis Fife, Mayor Jerry Nelson, Mayor Roger Fridal, Mayor Ron Russell, Mayor Steve Curtis Guest commentary

Last updated Friday, April 23, 2010 - 4:17pm

Editor's note: The following column is a response to the April 21 Standard-Examiner "Our View" editorial "UTOPIA's endless pitch."

It is no secret that eight years ago Top of Utah cities Centerville, Layton, Perry, Tremonton, and Brigham City made a significant commitment to be part of a consortium of municipalities working to bring an open fiber network to the homes and businesses of their cities.

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