The Civil Division of the Provo City Attorney’s Office counsels and represents the City’s elected and appointed officials, boards, and commissions. Its expertise covers all aspects of municipal government and provides the legal advice and representation needed to achieve Provo City policies and goals.
Given the broad nature of the services of City departments ranging from Aviation to Zoning, the work of the Civil Division takes a variety of forms, including:
Claims and Litigation. Provo City assists persons who are damaged by accidents involving city employees as well as persons injured on city property. A Claim Form is available in .pdf format. It can be downloaded and submitted to the City Attorney’s Office. Additional information regarding filing a claim against Provo City may be found on the Claims Against the City page of this site. The office also defends the City when it is sued in state or federal court.
Community Development and Land Use. The office counsels the Community Development Department and other City Departments on the legal aspects of zoning, planning, growth management, and zoning enforcement. The office also litigates zoning violations when appropriate.
Contracts. The office provides legal services at all stages of contract formation, implementation and performance, including contract negotiation, drafting, review and enforcement. The office assists the Purchasing Department to ensure that City procurement policies are followed.
Legislation. The office drafts proposed ordinances and resolutions for consideration by the Mayor and Municipal Council.
Legal Advice. The office advises the Mayor and Council regarding federal and state laws and regulations that affect the city.
Economic and Redevelopment Projects. The office assists with economic and redevelopment projects such as the development of East Bay, the Provo Towne Centre Mall, the Marriott Hotel, the Wells Fargo Building and parking structure, and the environmental remediation and redevelopment of former Ironton Steel Mill site (a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Brownsfields” project).
Provo Foundation. The office assists the Provo Foundation in making Provo a better place to live. The Provo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation that utilizes charitable contributions and volunteer efforts to assist Provo citizens especially youth and seniors.
Provo City Attorney’s Office 351 West Center StreetP.O. Box 1849 Provo, UT 84603 Criminal Division: (801) 852-6140 Civil Division: (801) 852-6141 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 A.M. - 6 P.M.
