Vernal City Eyes Bonds for Water Fire and Airport Upgrades
Vernal faces next summer water shortages despite mountain moisture due to undersized pipelines. Fire protection is rated dangerously inadequate by the Pacific Fire Rating bureau and may raise insurance costs. With state federal and Uintah county cooperation, Vernal could upgrade the municipal airport to class 3 for 190000 dollars. City officials seek bond funding of 40000 dollars to finance water, fire, and airport improvements.