American Fork is booming, but our fire stations can't keep up with the growth. City leaders are weighing a tax hike against the risk of slower emergency response times for your neighborhood.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Property owners may face higher costs for wider gates and driveway construction.
Residents and the city, as emergency responders can access properties safely.
Developers or homeowners who have to pay more for wider gates.
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