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👤 Members & officials (60)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Canvassers
- Dave Alvord — Board Member
- Aimee Winder Newton — Board Member
- Arlyn Bradshaw — Board Member
- Jim Bradley — Board Member
- Suzanne Harrison — Board Member
Who’s on the Board of Equalization
- Natalie Pinkney — Board Member
- Dea Theodore — Board Member
- Moreno — Board Member
- Ross Romero — Board Member
- Stringham — Board Member
- Suzanne Harrison — Board Member
- Stewart — Board Member
- Johnson — Board Member
- Aimee Winder Newton — Board Member
- Aimee — Board Member
- Jiro — Board Member
- Sheldon — Board Member
- Winder Newton
Who’s on the County Council
- Sheldon Stewart — Councilmember
- Aimee Winder Newton — Councilmember
- Ann Granato — Councilmember
- Suzanne Harrison — Councilmember
- Laurie Stringham — Councilmember
- Dave Alvord — Councilmember
- Arlyn Bradshaw — Councilmember
- Dea Theodore — Councilmember
- Ross Romero — Councilmember
- Natalie Pinkney — Councilmember
- Jim Bradley — Councilmember
- Carlos Moreno — Councilmember
- Jiro Johnson — Councilmember
- Winder Newton — Councilmember
- Suzanne Harrision — Councilmember
Who’s on the Debt Review Committee
- Darrin Casper — Board Member
- David Delquadro — Board Member
- Wayne Cushing — Board Member
- Chris Harding — Board Member
- Greg Folta — Board Member
- Ralph Chamness — Board Member
- Mitchell Park — Board Member
- Sheila Srivastava — Board Member
Who’s on the Municipal Building Authority
- Jim Bradley — Trustee
- Sheldon Stewart — Trustee
- Aimee Winder Newton — Trustee
- Dea Theodore — Trustee
- Laurie Stringham — Trustee
- Suzanne Harrison — Trustee
- Ross Romero — Trustee
Who’s on the Redevelopment Agency
- Sheldon Stewart — Board Member
- Dave Alvord — Board Member
- Aimee Winder Newton — Board Member
- Jim Bradley — Board Member
- Laurie Stringham — Board Member
- Suzanne Harrison — Board Member
Who’s on the TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
- Erin Mendenhall — Board Member
- Robert Dahle — Board Member
- Colby Hill — Board Member
- Monica Zoltanski — Board Member
- Kim Sorensen — Board Member
- Lorin Palmer — Board Member
Municipal budget
Total revenue$1.71B (FY2023)
Total spending$1.52B (FY2023)
Taxes$1.01B (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$449.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,279 (FY2023)
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/re86b644ba6106cfb2fbfef17b7d66ead
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Cal …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Board of Equalization
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. The Board will also broadcast live-
streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/re86b644ba6106cfb2fbfef17b7d66ead
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Acceptance of BoE minutes for June 16, 2026
26-847
Presenter: Chris Harding, Auditor
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1.
061626 BoE Minutes
4.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM …
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
2001 S State Street, Salt Lake City
Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
2001 S State Street , Salt Lake City
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
2001 S State Street, Salt Lake City
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
2001 S State Street , Salt Lake City
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
2001 S State Street , Salt Lake City
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
2001 S State Street , Salt Lake City
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 14:00
General
Committee to review TRT bond structure and recommend to County Council
The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee will hold a public meeting on August 26, 2026, to approve previous minutes and receive updates from financial advisors. The primary substantive item is a discussion on the structure and security of TRT bonds, which will lead to a recommendation for the County Council. The agenda also includes updates on jail bond operating costs and the financial advisor RFP.
- Discussion of TRT bonds, structure, security, and recommendation to County Council
- Update on Jail Bond operating costs
- Update on Financial Advisor RFP
- Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting (Item 26-850)
debtbondsfinancejailbudget
2001 South State Street N2-800, Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Debt Review Committee
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
2:00 PM
Room N2-800
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please contact J'nae Hutchinson (385)468-7818; people with hearing impairments may
dial 711 (Relay Utah)
Debt Review Committee meetings are open to the public. Committee information, including meeting
agendas, minutes, and recordings can be found at http://slco.org/debt-review/.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Meetings may be closed for reasons
allowed by statute. Motions re4lating to any of the items listed below, including final action, may be
taken.
Join from the meeting link
https://slco.webex.com/slco/j.php?MTID=m0d7871ee3cf826acb6d677bb9891f2db
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of the Minutes from July 29, 2026 DRC meeting
26-850
Presenter: Ralph Chamness
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1.
07-29-2026 Debt Review Minutes
4.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR UPDATE
5.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR RFP UPDATE
6.
JAIL BOND OPERATING COST UPDATE
Debt Review Committee
Meeting Agenda
August …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council to vote on selling surplus property to UDOT and e-bike ordinance
The Salt Lake County Council will consider consent items including the sale of surplus property at 511 West 3900 South to UDOT, a resolution for New Market Tax Credit financing for the Tenth East Senior Center, and a property exchange involving Marv Jensen Park. They will also vote on budget adjustments, including $700,000 for a new radio system at Metro Jail, and hold a first reading of an ordinance regulating e-bikes on trails in unincorporated areas.
- Sale of surplus property at 511 West 3900 South, Millcreek to UDOT
- Resolution authorizing contribution to Community Development Finance Alliance for Tenth East Senior Center financing
- Real property exchange with South Jordan City and Doug Young for Marv Jensen Park
- Budget adjustment of $700,000 for Metro Jail backup radio system replacement
- First reading of ordinance defining e-bike use on trails in unincorporated Salt Lake County
property-salebudgete-bikesparkssenior-centerpublic-safety
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/raa986c6576266f2863252ae64eb18fdf
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 13:30
General
County committee to vote on real property ordinance amendment
The Salt Lake County Executive Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on an amendment to the Real Property Ordinance, which may affect how county real estate is managed or sold. The committee will also approve minutes from the May meeting and receive informational updates on the privacy program, Smart Gov. Fund, technology, human resources, and the new county campus.
- Vote on Real Property Ordinance Amendment (26-845)
- Approval of May Executive Coordinating Committee meeting minutes (26-846)
- Informational update on Privacy Program and Smart Gov. Fund (26-840)
- Informational update on TAB (Technology Advisory Board?) (26-841)
- Informational update on HR (26-842) and New Campus (26-843)
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2001 S State Street, Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Executive Coordinating Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 24, 2026
1:30 PM
Room N2-800
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of May Executive Coordinating Committee Meeting
Minutes
26-846
Presenter: Andrew Roberts - Chief of Staff - Mayor's Office
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1.
DRAFT ECC Meeting Minutes 5.18.26
4.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Real Property Ordinance Amendment
26-845
Presenter: Justin Hawes - Real Estate Division Director
(10 Minutes)
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1.
Real Property Ordinance Amendment - Aug 2026
5.
STANDING UPDATES
5.1 Privacy Program and Smart Gov. Fund Update
26-840
Presenter: Javaid Lal - Director of Performance and Innovation
(5 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
5.2 TAB Update
26-841
Executive Coordinating Committee
Meeting Agenda
August 24, 2026
Presenter: Tony Jolley - Chief Information Officer
(5 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
5.3 HR Update
26-842
Presenter: Sharon Roux - Director of Human Resources
(5 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
5.4 New Campus Update
26-843
Presenter: Megan Hillyard - Director of Administrative Services
(5 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
TRCC to vote on public art funding with University of Utah
The Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) Board will discuss and vote on a funding request for a public art collaboration with the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and the State of Utah. The agenda also includes informational presentations on the Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center, the TRCC Support Program, software training, and updates on awarded grants.
- Funding request for public art collaboration with University of Utah (vote needed)
- Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center presentation
- TRCC Support Program project application overview
- Submittable software training
- Update on awarded grants
2001 S State Street , Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural
and Convention
Meeting Agenda
Friday, August 21, 2026
1:00 PM
Room N2-800
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/rbeb5f8b549f9ed8b571cc33956a46184
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 TRCC 032726 Minutes
26-603
Attachments:
1.
TRCC - 032726 Minutes
4.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Funding Request for Public Art Collaboration with University of
Utah, Salt Lake City, State of Utah, and Salt Lake County
26-825
Presenter: Robin B. Chalhoub, Department Director, Community Services; Jonathan
Freem …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council to consider $128M bond election for parks, trails, open space
The Salt Lake County Council will hold a work session and consider several items, including a budget adjustment for a youth violence prevention program, a property exchange for a Shoreline Trail trailhead, an ordinance updating the county's resource management plan, a resolution on water-intensive development, and an amended resolution to hold a bond election for up to $128 million for parks and trails. Public comment and a public hearing on the property transfer are also scheduled.
- Budget adjustment to recognize $140,000 for Youth Violence Prevention Project, funding a coordinator in Salt Lake County with two more in Weber and Utah Counties
- Public hearing on proposed property transfer for Shoreline Trail trailhead
- Resolution authorizing real property exchange with South Jordan City and Doug Young for Marv Jensen Park in exchange for trailhead park property
- First reading of ordinance adopting Unincorporated Salt Lake County Resource Management Plan Update
- Resolution declaring policy on water-intensive industrial development and regional water resource protection
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/rb56aa97c77c84b231eca3e9eb926862e
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council to vote on $356,835 insurance budget increase for DA's office
The Salt Lake County Council will consider several budget adjustments, including a $356,835 increase in insurance spending authority for the District Attorney's office and a $337,659 allocation from asset forfeiture funds for operational expenses. They will also discuss an informational update on jail capacity and population, and vote on adopting the county's Integrated Watershed Plan. Consent items include a council appointment and a donation acceptance.
- Budget adjustment: $356,835 for Midvale property and cyber insurance policy increase
- Budget adjustment: $337,659 from asset forfeiture funds for DA operational expenses
- Budget adjustment: $206,203 transfer for Youth Services Administration Reception Remodel
- Resolution adopting the Salt Lake County Integrated Watershed Plan
- Reappointment of Jamie Cross to Council for Aging and Adult Services
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/rab22fa7079bfaea6b9319c6020324ed7
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2026
Page 2 of 13
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Excused:
Council Member Dea Theodore
Ms. Julie Peck-Dabling, Associate Director, Parks and Recreation Services Division,
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing Council Member Theodore was excused.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Julie Peck-Dabling stated she has been a County employee for almost 28 years.
When she came to work, as the Community and Support Services Department Director,
there was not a single woman in leadership, and the last woman department director had
been 25 years before her. Now, there are elected officials who are women and women in
leadership roles. This has made the County rich with perspective and diversity.
Ms. Peck-Dabling relayed some of her experiences working for a County commissioner,
including being part of the establishment o …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
County Council to vote on $100M parks bond and $200K landfill water well overhaul
The Salt Lake County Council will meet to vote on a $100 million general obligation bond for parks and open space projects and a $200,000 landfill water well overhaul. They will also discuss a zoning code update, accept donations totaling $1.925 million, and consider interlocal agreements with Utah State University funded by opioid settlement money.
- Vote on $100M general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open space projects
- Vote on $200K landfill water well overhaul from restricted capital fund
- $975K and $950K agreements with Utah State University for student resilience programs
- Consideration of perpetual easement for UTA Kearns bus stop project
- Initiation of comprehensive update to Salt Lake County Zoning Code Chapter 19
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✓ Decided: Council approves $100M recreation bond election for Nov. 3 ballot
The Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution to hold a Nov. 3, 2026, bond election for up to $100 million in general obligation bonds for parks, trails, and recreation facilities. The vote was 8-1, with Council Member Johnson dissenting. The Council also approved a $200,000 landfill water well overhaul and a $99,600 federal grant for senior transportation, and adopted a legislative intent to explore funding options for West Jordan City's recreation center.
- Approved $100M general obligation bond election resolution for Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (8-1)
- Approved $200,000 budget adjustment for landfill water well overhaul (unanimous)
- Approved $99,600 federal grant for Rides for Wellness senior program (unanimous)
- Approved $6,025 sale of perpetual easement to UTA for Kearns bus stop (consent)
- Approved $975,000 CREST and $950,000 SBIRT interlocal agreements with USU (consent)
- Adopted legislative intent to explore TRCC funding for West Jordan recreation center (5-4)
- Approved consent agenda including telescope donation to Clark Planetarium (unanimous)
- Approved tax relief letters and ethics disclosures (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r5847d4f1af15f08b72be077683989734
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. P …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2026
Page 2 of 25
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Aimee Winder Newton
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Member Dea Theodore
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Natalie Redpath, Communications, Mayor's Office, led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America.
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing all Council members were present, except for Council Member
Moreno, who arrived later in the meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Sebastian Miscenich asked the Council to use its eminent domain authority to put a
stop to the Raytheon Applied Signal Technology weapons facility at 1127 West 2320
South in West Valley City and replace it with badly needed public housing. He argued
that weapons manufactured by Raytheon have been used in the past to commit war
crimes, and Salt Lake County should not be part of that supply chain.
Ms. Nova Belknap asked the Council to use its eminent doma …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Stringham, to call the question. The motion carried 6 to 3 by the following roll call vote
6 yea
Moreno yea · Romero yea · Stewart yea · Stringham yea · Theodore yea · Winder Newton yea
A motion was made by Council Member Theodore, seconded by Council Member Stringham, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried 6 to 3 by the following roll call vote
6 yea
Harrison yea · Moreno yea · Stewart yea · Stringham yea · Theodore yea · Winder Newton yea
motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Pinkney, to adopt the legislative intent as stated above while including Salt Lake City's request for $3.56 million for an…
5 yea
Harrison yea · Johnson yea · Pinkney yea · Romero yea · Stewart yea
Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 09:00
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board meets
The Salt Lake County Recreation Bond Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or discussions listed. The board will also receive an update on the status and next steps for their project and funding recommendations.
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✓ Decided: Recreation Bond Advisory Board approves prior meeting minutes, reviews project funding
The board unanimously approved the minutes from its June 26, July 10, and July 17 meetings. It also received an informational update on the final project list breakdown across three funding categories, noting that capital maintenance is at 29.82% of the $90M bond (below the 40% target), Finish What We Started is at $23.4M (below the $27M allocation), and New Projects are at 36.6% (above the 30% target). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved June 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Friday, July 31, 2026 9:00 AM Room N2-220
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
Cisco Webex link:
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Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. WELCOME
1.1 Welcome 26-769
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
Informational
Attachments: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 062626 Recreation Bond Advisory Board Minutes 26-770
Attachments:
1. 061226 - Recreation Bond Advisory Board Minutes
4.2 071026 Recreation Board Advisory Board Minutes 26-771
Attachments:
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Agenda July 31, 2026
1. 071026 Recreation Bond Advisory Board Minutes
4.3 071726 Recreation Bond Advisory Board Minutes 26-772
Attachments: None
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1 Update …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00 AM
Room N2-220
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
July 31, 2026
Page 2 of 4
1. WELCOME
1.1 Welcome
26-769
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
Informational
Attachments: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
Board Members:
o Mayor Lorin Palmer – Present
o Mayor Cheri Jackson – Online
o Mayor Dustin Gettle — Online
o Mayor Tish Buroker — Online
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Chris Otto, Director of Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Division — Online
o Samantha Thermos, Salt Lake County ZAP Program Manager — Absent
o Tyson Kyhl, Director of Salt Lake County Facility Management — Online
o Jason Malczyk, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Advisory Board — Present
o Karen Schroyer, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Board — Online
o Bennion Gardner, Open Space Trust Fund Committee — Absent
o Masha Schwankl, Community At Large — Absent
o Donald Russell, Community At Large — Absent
o James Brown, Community At Large — Present
RBAB Staff & Guests:
o Robert Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
o Laura Cotter, SLCo Community Services Secretary — Absent
o Lori Okino, SLCo Community Services, Fiscal Administrator - Absent
o Helen Schroeder, Civil District Attorney - Present o David Johnson, Senior District
Attorney — Online
o …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 14:00
Debt Review Committee
Debt Review Committee to discuss Parks and Recreation bond and senior center tax credits
The Debt Review Committee will meet to review financial matters including a Parks and Recreation bond. The body will also discuss a New Market Tax Credit transaction for the 10th East Senior Center.
- Parks and Recreation bond
- 10th East Senior Center New Market Tax Credit transaction
- TRCC and TRT Calendar of Events update
- Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
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Room N2-800, Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Debt Review Committee
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:00 PM Room N2-800
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please contact J'nae Hutchinson (385)468-7818; people with hearing impairments may
dial 711 (Relay Utah)
Debt Review Committee meetings are open to the public. Committee information, including meeting
agendas, minutes, and recordings can be found at http://slco.org/debt-review/.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Meetings may be closed for reasons
allowed by statute. Motions re4lating to any of the items listed below, including final action, may be
taken.
Join from the meeting link
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of Minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting 26-756
Presenter: Ralph Chamness
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1. 05-27-2026 Debt Review Minutes
4. FINANCIAL ADVISOR UPDATE
4.1 Discussion of TRCC and TRT Calendar of Events 26-757
Attachments: None
Debt Review Committee Meeting Agenda July 29, 2026
5. PARKS AND …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
2:00 PM
Room N2-800
Debt Review Committee
Debt Review Committee
Meeting Minutes
July 29, 2026
Page 2 of 10
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present:
Committee Member Darrin Casper
Committee Member Greg Folta
Committee Member Chris Harding
Committee Member Mitchell Park
Committee Member Shiela Srivastava
Committee Chair Ralph Chamness
Ex-Officio Member Johnathan Ward
Excused:
Committee Member David Delquadro
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of Minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting
26-756
Presenter: Ralph Chamness
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1.
05-27-2026 Debt Review Minutes
A motion was made by Committee Member Folta, seconded by Committee Member
Park, to amend paragraph 3 on page 3, to read, “Committee Member Chamness stated
the draft should be circulated to Committee Members interested..." and to approve the
minutes with the amendment. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
4. FINANCIAL ADVISOR UPDATE
Market Update
Mr. Johnathan Ward, Senior Vice President, Zions Public Finance, presented the
Municipal Market Outlook for Thursday, July 23, 2026. He reviewed interest rate
movements, which have risen about 25 basis points or more over the last week, and the
Bond Buyer 20-year General Obligation (GO) index, which illustrates the average rating
is a …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 13:30
General
2001 S State Street, Salt Lake City
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council to vote on purchase of parcels for the AXIS building
The Salt Lake County Council will consider several budget adjustments, approve vehicle registration refunds, and vote on the reappointment of two career services council members. A public hearing will be set for a proposed Shoreline Trail trailhead. The council will also vote on a resolution to purchase parcels of real property for the AXIS building.
- Approve non‑vet and vet vehicle registration refunds of $113.00 and $3,335.00 (Item 4.1)
- Budget adjustment to recognize $182,929 lease revenue and expenses for the Emergency Communications Center building (Item 5.2)
- Budget adjustment reallocating $289,500 from the canceled Rose Creek Realignment Project to Rose Creek flood control improvements (Item 5.3)
- Consider reappointments of Andy Stephenson and Jennifer Nakao to the Career Services Council (Item 5.4)
- Vote on a resolution authorizing purchase of parcels for the AXIS building (Item 7.1)
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✓ Decided: Council approves $23M purchase of AXIS building for Salt Palace offices
The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the negotiation of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the AXIS building and adjacent parking garage for $23 million. The property, located at approximately 175 West 200 South, will provide office space for Visit Salt Lake and Legends Global staff and replace parking lost during the Salt Palace renovation. The Council also approved two budget adjustments, including reallocating $289,500 from a canceled flood control project, and reappointed Jennifer Nakao and Andy Stephenson to the Career Services Council in a 7-1 vote.
- Approved $23M purchase of AXIS building and parking garage (unanimous)
- Approved budget adjustment recognizing $182,929 in lease revenue for Emergency Communications Center (unanimous)
- Approved reallocation of $289,500 from canceled Rose Creek project to flood control improvements (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jennifer Nakao and Andy Stephenson to Career Services Council (7-1)
- Approved Council Members Theodore and Harrison to Leifman governance leadership (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Aug. 18 on Shoreline Trail property transfer (unanimous)
- Approved tax letter for vehicle registration refunds (unanimous)
- Cancelled July 28 meeting for Pioneer Day holiday (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
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Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. PU …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2026
Page 2 of 13
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Excused:
Council Member Ross Romero
Mr. Andrew Roberts, Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office, led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America.
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing Council Member Romero was excused.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Diane Bain, President, River’s Bend Senior Center Advisory Committee, stated she
was disappointed the County had closed the daycare center that had adjoined the River’s
Bend Senior Center, and that the Fairpark Family Learning Center was closed. The
Fairpark Family Learning Center was a great resource, and she hoped it could be
reopened. Ms. Bain thanked County leaders for allowing the participants at the River’s
Bend Senior Center to use the gymnasium for Tai Chi and the classrooms that were
formerly utilized by the childcare center.
Ms. Keiko Jones stated people who ta …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve Jennifer Nakao and Andy Stephenson as members of the Career Services Council. The motion carried 7 to 1 by…
7 yea
Harrison yea · Johnson yea · Moreno yea · Pinkney yea · Stewart yea · Theodore yea · Winder Newton yea
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 09:00
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Board to vote on funding list for county recreation bond
The Recreation Bond Advisory Board will discuss proposed projects and vote on a recommended list for the General Obligation Recreation Bond. The meeting is informational except for the vote on the funding list.
- Vote needed to approve recommended projects and funding list for General Obligation Recreation Bond
- Discussion on proposed projects to determine funding recommendations
- Informational presentation by Chair Mayor Gettel and Parks & Recreation staff
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✓ Decided: Board approves $33M in new recreation projects and sets bond priorities
The Recreation Bond Advisory Board approved $33M for three new projects and established priorities for capital maintenance and existing projects. The board directed staff to find savings to bring the total bond to approximately $90M. Minutes from June 12, 2026, were also approved.
- Approved $33M for new projects: $21M for Union Park Recreation Center, $10M for Herriman 1A Athletic Fields, and $2M for Oquirrh all-season pool (unanimous)
- Approved $4M for Butterfield Canyon Trailhead (unanimous)
- Removed Wardle Fields projects from 'finish what we started' list (8-4)
- Removed Cottonwood Heights outdoor 50-meter pool replacement from consideration
- Moved West Valley City Park project to the capital maintenance list
- Voted unanimously not to cut capital maintenance items
- Approved June 12, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
2001 So. State Street, Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00 AM Room N1-120
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/slco/j.php?MTID=mbdfd5710e6b60c89b791ba993bc57604
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. WELCOME
1.1 Welcome 26-743
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
Informational
Attachments: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Discussion on All Proposed Projects to Include Capital
Maintenance, Finish What We Started, and New Projects to
Determine Funding Recommendations
26-744
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel; Andrea Sorenson, Parks & Recreation Planner; Zach
Franzoni, Parks & Recreation Performance and Data Analyst
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Agenda July 17, 2026
(30 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
4.2 A …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, July 17, 2026
9:00 AM
Room N1-120
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 17, 2026
Page 2 of 5
1. WELCOME
1.1 Welcome 26-743
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
Informational
Attachments: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
o Board Member Mayor Lorin Palmer – Present
o Board Member Mayor Cheri Jackson – Present
o Board Member Mayor Dustin Gettle — Present
o Board Member Mayor Tish Buroker — Present
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Chris Otto, Director of Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Division — Present
o Samantha Thermos, Salt Lake County ZAP Program Manager — Present
o Tyson Kyhl, Director of Salt Lake County Facility Management — Present
o Jason Malczyk, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Advisory Board — Present
o Karen Schroyer, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Board — Present
o Bennion Gardner, Open Space Trust Fund Committee — Present
o Masha Schwankl, Community At Large — Present
o Donald Russell, Community At Large — Present
o James Brown, Community At Large — Present
RBAB Staff & Guests
•Andrea Sorenson, Sr Parks Planner, Project Mgr, Parks & Rec — Present
•Bobby Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
•Laura Cotter, SLCo Community Services Administrator - Present
•Lori Okino, SLCo Community Services, Fiscal Administrator - …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
County Council considers tax refunds, interlocal agreements, and AI pilot funding
The Salt Lake County Council will consider tax refunds, approve interlocal agreements for community reinvestment projects, and discuss a proposed $75,000 transfer for an AI license pilot program. The body will also hear a presentation on a Central Utah Water Conservancy District property tax increase.
- Consideration of $20,874.02 refund for overpaid 2026 personal property taxes
- Consideration of $75,000 transfer for an AI license pilot program
- Public hearing on amendments to three interlocal agreements for Herriman, Midvale, and Millcreek
- Consideration of a temporary land use regulation for Rocky Mountain Power transmission line construction
- Consideration of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property parcels in Salt Lake County
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✓ Decided: Council voids tax sale after alleged shill bidding, orders relisting
The Salt Lake County Council voted 4-3 to void the tax sale of parcel 16-17-306-026-0000 after a protest alleged shill bidding, and to relist the property at the next County tax sale. The Council also directed the District Attorney and Auditor to propose ordinance safeguards. Other actions included approving a $75,000 AI license pilot, a Clark Planetarium fee-testing pilot, and three interlocal agreement amendments excluding County Library tax increment from TIF areas.
- Voided tax sale of parcel 16-17-306-026-0000 and relisted property (4-3)
- Directed DA and Auditor to propose ordinance safeguards against shill bidding (unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 transfer for AI license pilot (unanimous)
- Approved Clark Planetarium fee-testing pilot (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Herriman, Midvale, Millcreek TIF agreements excluding Library increment (unanimous)
- Approved HOME Consortium interlocal agreement with six cities (unanimous)
- Authorized filing of appeals for 2026 centrally assessed properties (unanimous)
- Adopted temporary land use regulation for Rocky Mountain Power road on >50% slopes (6-1)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/rce43e8b28c8ddd90f5bfd0cd92e500df
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. PU …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026
Page 2 of 27
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Theodore led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
Present:
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Dea Theodore
Excused:
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Member Aimee Winder Newton
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing all Council members were present, except for Council
Members Stewart and Winder Newton, who were excused.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Dena Long asked the members of the Council if they had received their invitations
for the think tank for the Leifman Group that she had emailed earlier that week. The
event would be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the
Murray Library.
Ms. Cindy Thompson stated there were several fires recently, but the members of the
Council were of no help, despite the emergency training they attended in Maui,
Hawaii. She also criticized Council Member Pinkney for going over her office travel
budget.
3. …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Theodore, that the bid be ratified based on the testimony that was given. The motion carried 4 to 3 by the following roll call…
4 yea
Harrison yea · Romero yea · Stringham yea · Theodore yea
A motion was made by Council Member Stringham, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to reconsider the vote for this agenda item. The motion carried 5 to 2 by the following roll call vote
5 yea
Johnson yea · Moreno yea · Pinkney yea · Stringham yea · Theodore yea
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Stringham, to void the tax sale and relist the property at the next County tax sale. The motion carried 4 to 3 by the following…
4 yea
Johnson yea · Moreno yea · Pinkney yea · Stringham yea
Fri Jul 10, 2026 · 09:00
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Board to vote on funding new recreation projects from bond
The board will hear informational presentations on multiple recreation projects across Salt Lake County, including a regional recreation center, pool replacement, parks, and athletic complexes. They will also discuss and vote on funding new projects from the recreation bond.
- City of West Jordan - Ron Wood Regional Recreation Center (informational)
- Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area - Outdoor 50M Pool Replacement (informational)
- Bingham Creek Regional Park Authority - Multi-Generational Play Zone and Phase II Pickleball Complex (informational)
- Herriman City - Southwest Athletic Complex Phase 1 and Phase 1A (informational)
- Funding New Projects - discussion and vote needed
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✓ Decided: Recreation Bond Advisory Board postpones project funding vote
The board reviewed several informational presentations for regional recreation projects, including pool replacements and new athletic complexes. A vote on funding new projects was postponed to the July 17th meeting.
- Approved June 05, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to move agenda item 4.12 forward (unanimous)
- Postponed vote on funding new projects to July 17th
2001 So. State Street, Salt Lake City
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Friday, July 10, 2026 9:00 AM Room N1-120
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/slco/j.php?MTID=m7f8db4636188c6357d455655fdf6330b
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 060526 Recreation Bond Advisory Board Minutes 26-713
Attachments:
1. 060526 Recreation Bond Advisory Board Minutes
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Review of Roberts Rules 26-735
Presenter:
Helen Schroeder, Deputy District Attorney
(5 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Agenda July 10, 2026
4.2 City of West Jordan - Ron Wood Regional Recreation Center
26-704
Presenter: Jeremy Olsen - Project Contact
(20 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments:
1. Ron Wood …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 AM
Room N1-120
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2026
Page 2 of 6
1. CALL TO ORDER
Board Members:
o Mayor Lorin Palmer – Present
o Mayor Cheri Jackson – Present
o Mayor Dustin Gettle — Present
o Mayor Tish Buroker — Present
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Chris Otto, Director of Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Division — Present
o Samantha Thermos, Salt Lake County ZAP Program Manager — Present
o Tyson Kyhl, Director of Salt Lake County Facility Management — Present
o Jason Malczyk, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Advisory Board — Present
o Karen Schroyer, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Board — Present
o Bennion Gardner, Open Space Trust Fund Committee — Present
o Masha Schwankl, Community At Large — Present
o Donald Russell, Community At Large — Present
o James Brown, Community At Large — Online
RBAB Staff & Guests
o Robert Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
o Laura Cotter, SLCo Community Services Secretary - Present
o Lori Okino, SLCo Community Services, Fiscal Administrator - Present
o Helen Schroeder, Civil District Attorney - Present
o David Johnson, Senior District Attorney — Online
o Zach Franzoni, SLCo Parks and Rec Performance and Data Analyst —Present
o Andrea Sorensen, Sr. Parks Pl …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Canvassers
Board to canvass June 23 primary election results
The Salt Lake County Board of Canvassers will vote to certify the June 23, 2026, Primary Election. The board will also consider approving minutes from its November 19, 2024 meeting. Public comment will be heard.
- Canvass of the June 23, 2026, Primary Election (requires a vote)
- Approval of November 19, 2024, Board of Canvassers Minutes
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Room N1-110
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Board of Canvassers
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:00 PM Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. The Board will also broadcast live-
streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r46447517a4213f555a30d55e44178d30
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approval of November 19, 2024, Board of Canvassers Minutes 26-693
Attachments:
1. 11-19-24 Board of Canvassers Minutes
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Canvass of the June 23, 2026, Pri …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council considers withdrawing unincorporated areas from law enforcement service area
The County Council will discuss and vote on withdrawing unincorporated areas from the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area and terminating a master agreement with the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District. The body will also review the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum annual plan and budget.
- Proposed withdrawal of unincorporated areas from the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area
- Termination of Master Interlocal Agreement with Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District
- Annual plan and budget for Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
- Temporary land use regulation for Rocky Mountain Power Transmission Line Replacement Project
- TRCC Contract with Magna City for Neighborhood Park Pickleball
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✓ Decided: County Council approved TRCC funding for Magna pickleball courts
The council adopted an interlocal agreement to provide Tourism, Recreation, Cultural, and Convention (TRCC) funds to the City of Magna for new pickleball courts at Magna Neighborhood Park. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) reappointment of Celeste Jensen and appointment of Matt Bengtzen were both approved. No other substantive motions were recorded.
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with Magna for TRCC-funded pickleball courts (vote approved)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous vote)
- Approved LEPC reappointment of Celeste Jensen (vote approved)
- Approved LEPC appointment of Matt Bengtzen (vote approved)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r038d39320c8d91bb2611eea5ad871da6
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. PU …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
June 30, 2026
Page 2 of 47
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing Council Member Stringham was absent. Council Member
Stringham arrived later in the meeting.
Mr. Jim Vesock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Dena Long distributed a handout to each Council Member of a photograph
containing a message that she created on ChatGPT.
Mr. Jim Vesock stated West Valley City came out with a new branding and a new city
pin. He distributed a new pin to each Council Member and the Mayor.
Ms. Cindy Thompson stated she did not have anything prepared today, but she would
be prepared at the next meeting to talk about Natalie Pinkney going over her personal
spending budget.
3. REPORT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS:
3.1 County Council Members
Council Member Moreno stat …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Pinkney, to forward the ordinance to the July 14, 2026, Council Meeting for final consideration. The motion carried 7 to 1 by…
7 yea · 1 nay
Harrison yea · Stringham yea · Pinkney yea · Johnson yea · Stewart yea · Theodore yea · Winder Newton yea · Romero nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 09:00
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Board to vote on capital maintenance list and finish projects
The Recreation Bond Advisory Board will vote on the approval of a capital maintenance list and discuss the 'Finish What We Start' projects. The meeting will also cover new project requests and presentation schedules.
- Vote needed on Capital Maintenance List (26-666)
- Discussion and vote on Finish What We Start Projects (26-667)
- Discussion on new project requests and presentation schedule (26-668)
- Next meetings scheduled for July 10th, July 17th, and July 31st
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✓ Decided: Board tentatively approves Capital Maintenance and 'Finish What We Started' project lists
The Recreation Bond Advisory Board tentatively approved the Capital Maintenance list and the 'Finish What We Started' project list, both of which currently exceed their $36M budget targets. The board also decided to invite all 12 new project applicants to present their proposals on July 10th.
- Tentatively approved Capital Maintenance list (unanimous)
- Tentatively approved 'Finish What We Started' project list (unanimous)
- Removed Valley Regional Park large heated restroom and interior drive from project list (unanimous)
- Approved Wardle Fields parking lot at 50% funding (unanimous)
- Approved Wardle Fields dog park area for inclusion
- Removed Wardle Fields pavilion from project list
- Approved Dimple Dell Trailhead at 50% funding (6-3)
- Approved Big Cottonwood Park Hillview area access at 50% funding recommendation
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Friday, June 26, 2026 9:00 AM Room N2-220
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
Cisco Webex link:
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Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Welcome 26-665
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
(Less than 5 Minutes)
Informational
3.2 Approval of Capital Maintenance List
26-666
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
(20 Minutes)
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments: None
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Agenda June 26, 2026
3.3 Discussion and Approval on the Finish What We Start Projects 26-667
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel; Robin B. Chalhoub, Community Services Department
Director; Zach Franzoni, SLCo Parks and Recreation Performance and Dat …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 AM
Room N1-120
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Minutes June 26, 2026
Page 2 of 7
1. CALL TO ORDER
Board Members:
o Mayor Lorin Palmer – Present
o Mayor Cheri Jackson – Present
o Mayor Dustin Gettle — Present
o Mayor Tish Buroker — Present
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Chris Otto, Director of Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Division — Absent
o Patrick Leary, Assoc. Division Director - Present (attending for Chris Otto)
o Samantha Thermos, Salt Lake County ZAP Program Manager — Online
o Tyson Kyhl, Director of Salt Lake County Facility Management — Present
o Jason Malczyk, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Advisory Board — Present
o Karen Schroyer, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Board — Present
o Bennion Gardner, Open Space Trust Fund Committee — Present
o Masha Schwankl, Community At Large — Present
o Donald Russell, Community At Large — Present
o James Brown, Community At Large — Online
RBAB Staff & Guests
o Robert Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
o Laura Cotter, SLCo Community Services Secretary - Present
o Lori Okino, SLCo Community Services, Fiscal Administrator - Online
o Helen Schroeder, Civil District Attorney - Present
o David Johnson, Senior District Attorney — Online
o Zach Franzoni, SLCo Parks and …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 13:30
General
2001 S State Street, Salt Lake City
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization to vote on property tax exemptions and appeals
The Board of Equalization will review recommendations for exempt property and personal property appeals. Members will also vote to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2026, meeting.
- Recommendations on Exempt Property (Item 26-612)
- Personal Property Recommended Actions (Item 26-609)
- Interstate Brick stipulation regarding personal property
taxesproperty-appealsexemptions
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Board of Equalization
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. The Board will also broadcast live-
streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r865164e939986a53d2d8928a0ce1568b
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Acceptance of BoE minutes for May 12, 2026 26-608
Presenter: Chris Harding, Auditor
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments:
1. 051226 BoE Minutes
4. EXEMPT PROPERTY RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Recommendatio …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council to review mid-year budget and Cultural Core spending plan
The County Council will conduct a mid-year budget workshop and review the Year 10 activity and spending plan for the Cultural Core program. Members will also consider ordinances regarding county facility management and naming guidelines.
- Additional $308,000 funding/match for the Upper Mill Creek Canyon Road Improvement Project
- Proposed ordinance establishing the Facilities Management Division as the primary authority for county facilities
- Proposed ordinance updating naming and branding requirements for county-owned facilities
- No-cost license for Special Olympics to use county-owned property
- Reimbursement of expenditures for the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center
budgetarts-and-cultureroadsordinancesfacilities-management
✓ Decided: Council approves arts center financing and Special Olympics property use
The Council approved a resolution to reimburse costs for the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center project. They also authorized a no-cost license for Special Olympics to use county property in Midvale.
- Approved intent to reimburse costs for Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center (up to $40M)
- Approved no-cost license for Special Olympics to use property at 799 W. Coliseum Way
- Approved acceptance of cash donations above $5,000 for Animal Services
- Approved notice of potential public hearing regarding the 2027 Budget
- Approved motor vehicle refunds
- Approved 2026 tax sale documents
- Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
AMENDED
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r865164e939986a53d2d8928a0ce1568b
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vo …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2026
Page 2 of 20
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was not called, but the meeting attendance was as follows:
Present:
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Excused:
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Pinkney led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Amy Lanzel stated she had been experiencing difficulty during her frequent trips to
the Oxbow Jail visitation center with the audio system there dysfunctioning. She had
spoken multiple times, both in person and via email, with deputies and the facility
administrator about the problem, but there had been no remediation. There is a sign at
the facility telling users to press the button to speak, but the "button" was a long, pointed
object similar to the tip of the ballpoint pen, which was painful to press. Additionally,
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Building Authority
Board to vote on 2026 budget adjustments
The Municipal Building Authority will hold a public hearing and then consider a resolution to adjust the 2026 budget adopted on December 16, 2025. The board may also approve minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting.
- Public hearing on adjustments to the 2026 budget
- Consideration of a resolution approving and providing for the 2026 budget adjustments
- Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Municipal Building Authority
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r735c85f95857d9813e8967fba734b421
The Board will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME - MBA BOARD CHAIR AIMEE WINDER
NEWTON
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Approval of April 14, 2026, Municipal Building Authority Minutes 26-538
Attachments:
1. 04-14-2026 MBA Minutes
3. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING INTERESTED PERSONS
THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2026
BUDGET FOR THE SALT LAKE COUNTY MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY
ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 16, 2025
4. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
5. BOARD COMMENTS
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1 Consideration of a Resolution of the Governing Board of the Salt
Lake County Municipal Building Authority, Approving and
26-570
Municipal Building Authority Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
Providing for the Adjustments to t …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
County Council
Council to adopt FY2026 budget adjustments and proposed ad valorem tax rates
The Salt Lake County Council will hear the mayor’s budget message, hold a public hearing on proposed adjustments to the 2026 county budget and certified tax rates, and consider a resolution to adopt those budget adjustments and ad valorem tax rates. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.
- Mayor's budget message
- Open public hearing on proposed adjustments to the 2026 budget and certified tax rates
- Resolution to adopt FY2026 budget adjustments for county offices, departments, and agencies
- Resolution to adopt proposed ad valorem tax rates for FY2026
- Certification of compliance with Utah statute and Salt Lake County ordinance
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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 budget adjustments and property tax rates
The Salt Lake County Council approved adjustments to the fiscal year 2026 budgets for county offices, departments, and agencies. The Council also adopted proposed ad valorem tax rates for all taxable property in the county for fiscal year 2026.
- Opened public hearing for budget and tax rate adjustments (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 6397 regarding budget adjustments and tax rates (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r735c85f95857d9813e8967fba734b421
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME - COUNCIL CHAIR AIMEE WINDER NEWTON
2. MAYOR'S BUDGET MESSAGE
3. OPEN PUBLIC HEAR …
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026
Page 2 of 6
1. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME - COUNCIL CHAIR AIMEE WINDER
NEWTON
Present: Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Excused: Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
2. MAYOR'S BUDGET MESSAGE
Mr. Darrin Casper, Deputy Mayor of Finance and Administration, stated the purpose
of tonight’s meeting is to adopt the official exhibit to the resolution and the certified tax
rates. The budget is balanced and very healthy.
3. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING
INTERESTED PERSONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON
PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2026 SALT LAKE COUNTY
BUDGET ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 9, 2025, AND PROPOSED
CERTIFIED TAX RATES FOR 2026
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member
Moreno, to open the public hearing. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
No one spoke in favor of nor in opposition to the adjusted 2026 budget and certified tax
rates.
4. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member
Theo …
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Fri Jun 12, 2026 · 09:00
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board to review project lists and scoring criteria
The board will review materials, capital maintenance project lists, and applications for recreation bonds. Members will also review scoring guidelines and receive training on the Submittable system. The meeting is primarily informational to prepare members for scoring applications by June 24th.
- Review of Capital Maintenance Project Lists
- Review of Guidelines and Criteria for Scoring
- Submittable Training
- Review of 'Finish What We Started' Projects list
- Review of bond applications
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✓ Decided: Board pre‑approves $27 M of high‑priority “finish what we started” projects
The board informally agreed to treat the high‑priority “finish what we started” projects, totaling about $27 M, as pre‑approved. It also decided to concentrate Submittable scoring on medium‑priority items and the four eligible external applications. Members were assigned to review and score all applications by June 24, and presentations for the eligible external projects will be held at the July 10 meeting. Three separate formal votes will be scheduled for each project bucket.
- Treat high‑priority “finish what we started” list (~$27 M) as pre‑approved (informal)
- Focus Submittable scoring on medium‑priority items and four eligible external applications (informal)
- Assign board to review and score all applications by June 24 (homework)
- Schedule presentations for four eligible external applications at July 10 meeting
- Plan three formal votes—one per bucket (capital maintenance, finish what we started, new projects) (informal)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Friday, June 12, 2026 9:00 AM Room N2-220
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
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Cisco Webex link:
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Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
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1. WELCOME
1.1 Welcome 26-623
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
Informational
Attachments: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1 Review Materials 26-624
Presenter: Robin B. Chalhoub, Community Services Department Director
(20 Minutes)
Informational
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Agenda June 12, 2026
Attachments: None
5.2 Review Capital Maintenance Project Lists 26-625
Presenter: Robin B. Chalhoub, Community Services Department Director
(20 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
5.3 Review the …
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Room N2-220
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board Meeting Minutes June 12, 2026
Page 2 of 7
1. WELCOME
1.1 Welcome 26-623
Presenter: Chair Mayor Gettel
Informational
Attachments: None
• Each of the Board Members and staff went around the table and online to
introduce themselves.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Board Members:
o Board Member Mayor Lorin Palmer – Present
o Board Member Mayor Cheri Jackson – Present
o Board Member Mayor Dustin Gettle — Present
o Board Member Mayor Tish Buroker — Present
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Chris Otto, Director of Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Division - Present
o Samantha Thermos, Salt Lake County ZAP Program Manager — Online
o Tyson Kyhl, Director of Salt Lake County Facility Management — Present
o Jason Malczyk, Salt Lake County Parks and Rec Advisory Board — Present
o Karen Schroyer, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Board — Present
o Bennion Gardner, Open Space Trust Fund Committee — Present
o Masha Schwankl, Community At Large — Absent
o Donald Russell, Community At Large — Absent
o James Brown, Community At Large — Absent
RBAB Staff & Guests
• Andrea Sorenson, Sr Parks Planner, Project Mgr, Parks & Rec — Online
• Bobby Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
• Laura Cotter, …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council to discuss mid-year budget and set tax rate hearing
The Salt Lake County Council will hold a mid-year budget workshop and vote to set a public hearing on June 16 for proposed 2026 budget adjustments and certified tax rates. Other items include ordinances on facilities management, open space, and facility naming, plus approval of several contracts and property transfers.
- Set public hearing for June 16 on proposed 2026 budget adjustments and certified tax rates (Item 8.1)
- Mid-year budget workshop with discussion and vote needed (Item 6.2)
- Final adoption of ordinance revising Open Space Advisory Committee definitions and rollback tax fund (Item 7.2)
- First reading of ordinance centralizing county facilities management under Facilities Management Division (Item 7.5)
- Sale of surplus real property to Utah Transit Authority by quitclaim deed (Item 4.5)
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✓ Decided: Council approves property transfer to SLCAP and funding for West Valley scoreboard
The Council approved a consent agenda including the transfer of surplus personal property to the Salt Lake Community Action Program. They also authorized an interlocal cooperation agreement to fund a scoreboard tower in West Valley City.
- Approved transfer of surplus personal property to Salt Lake Community Action Program (unanimous)
- Approved TRCC contract with West Valley City for scoreboard tower construction (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
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Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
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This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
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Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. PUB …
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026
Page 2 of 41
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing the attendance to be as follows:
Present:
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Council Member Johnson was not present for the quorum call, but he arrived later in the
meeting.
Mr. Eric Biggart, Communications Director, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Dena Long asked why the Council was voting on the consolidation of facilities
today when that had already been implemented. Employees were told about it Friday.
She asked if that was a backroom deal or if the Council did not know what was going on.
Ms. Long also referenced the Mayor filing a lawsuit, and stated the Council was not
aware of a lot of things.
Ms. Cindy Thompson stated last week, Council Member Stringham explained that
Council Members had gone to Maui to learn about what went wrong with the fires …
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Fri Jun 5, 2026 · 13:00
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention
TRCC to elect chair and vice chair, vote on Millcreek art plan extension and water budget
The Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) Committee will elect a new chair and vice chair, requiring a vote. The committee will also vote on an extension request from Millcreek City for the Millcreek Art and Culture Plan Project and a budget adjustment for Sugar House Park water. Informational items include a mid-year revenue update, an application preview for TRCC grants, an update on grant distribution and contracts, a schedule review, and open meeting training.
- Election of new chair and vice chair (Item 4.1, vote needed)
- Millcreek City request for extension of time to complete the Millcreek Art and Culture Plan Project (Item 4.2, vote needed)
- Sugar House Park water June budget adjustment (Item 4.3, vote needed)
- Mid-year TRCC revenue update (Item 4.4, informational)
- Update on grant distribution and contracts (Item 4.6, informational)
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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions were recorded during the TRCC meeting
The provided draft minutes for the June 5, 2026, meeting list several items requiring votes, including a chair election and a Millcreek City project extension. However, no outcomes or vote tallies are recorded in the document.
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural
and Convention
Meeting Agenda
Friday, June 5, 2026 1:00 PM Room N2-800
Upon request, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals
(including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.). For assistance, please call (385) 468-
7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/rb0dd556833fb38b19bdb8e28b5a382b0
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No Minutes to Approve.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Election of New Chair and Vice Chair 26-590
Presenter: Mayor Christy Overson
(5 Minutes)
Discussion - Vote Needed
Attachments: None
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention Meeting Agenda June 5, 2026
4.2 Millcreek City Request for an Extension of Time to Complete the
Millcreek Art and Culture Plan …
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, June 5, 2026
1:00 PM
Room N2-800
TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and
Convention
Draft
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Attendance
• Chair Mayor Kristie Overson – Present
• Board Member Kim Sorensen – Present
• Board Member Miranda Barnard –
• Board Member Mayor Lorin Palmer –
• Board Member Mayor Cheri Jackson – Present
• Board Member Mayor Mick Sudbury – Absent
• Board Member Mayor Monica Zoltanski – Online
• Board Member Kerri Nakamura – Present
TRCC Staff & Guests
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Bobby Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
o Laura Cotter, SLCo Community Services Secretary - Present
o Lori Okino, SLCo Community Services, Fiscal Administrator – Online
o Craig Wangsgard, SLCo Senior Civil Attorney, District Attorney's Office –
Present
o Erin Litvack, SLCo Deputy Mayor/Chief Administrative Officer – Online
o Katherine Fife, SLCo Mayor's Assoc. Deputy Mayor - Online
o Darrin Casper, SLCo Deputy Mayor of Finance and Administration CFO –
Absent
o Julie Peck-Dabling, Assoc. Div Director, Parks and Rec —
o Kristopher Land, Presenter for Millcreek City - Present
o Rod Kitchens, Director Planning & Budget, Salt Lake County Mayor …
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Fri Jun 5, 2026 · 09:00
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board to elect leadership and review bond priorities
The board will hold a series of informational presentations regarding recreation bonds, project eligibility, and the Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Plan. Members are scheduled to vote on the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of a Chair and Vice Chair
- Presentation on Recreation Bonds
- Presentation of Bond Priorities, Project Eligibility, and Criteria
- Review of Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Plan
- Presentation of P & R Capital Project Dashboard and Capital Maintenance List
recreationbondsparksgovernment-administration
✓ Decided: Recreation Bond Advisory Board elects chair, sets $90M bond review process
The newly formed Salt Lake County Recreation Bond Advisory Board held its first meeting, receiving orientation on the $90M general obligation bond and its three funding buckets. The board elected Mayor Dustin Gettle as chair and Mayor Lorin Palmer as vice chair, both unanimously. No project applications were reviewed or approved; the board received informational presentations on the bond history, masterplan, and capital maintenance backlog.
- Elected Mayor Dustin Gettle as chair (unanimous)
- Elected Mayor Lorin Palmer as vice chair (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Friday, June 5, 2026 9:00 AM Room N2-220 (Inside Council Office)
Upon request, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals
(including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.). For assistance, please call (385) 468-
7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r8bf863c3001da2a0116311325b18140a
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Board Meetings can be
found at https://saltlakecounty.portal.civicclerk.com/.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1 Welcome and Introductions 26-587
Presenter: Robin B. Chalhoub, Community Services Department Director
(15 Minutes)
Informational
Attachments: None
4.2 Presentation on Recreation Bonds 26-579
Presenter: Robin B. Chalhoub, Community Services Department Director
(10 Minutes)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Meeting Minutes
Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 AM
Room N2-220 (Inside Council Office)
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Recreation Bond Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2026
Page 2 of 10
1. CALL TO ORDER
Board Members:
o Board Member Mayor Lorin Palmer – Present
o Board Member Mayor Cheri Jackson – Present
o Board Member Mayor Dustin Gettle — Present
o Board Member Mayor Tish Buroker — Online
o Robin Chalhoub, SLCo Community Services, Director – Present
o Chris Otto, Director of Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Division - Present
o Samantha Thermos, Salt Lake County ZAP Program Manager — Online
o Tyson Kyhl, Director of Salt Lake County Facility Management — Present
o Jason Malczyk, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board —
Present
o Karen Schroyer, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Board — Present
o Bennion Gardner, Open Space Trust Fund Committee — Present
o Masha Schwankl, Community At Large — Present
o Donald Russell, Community At Large - Online
o James Brown, Community At Large — Present
RBAB Staff & Guests
o Bobby Sampson, SLCo Community Services Associate Director – Present
o Laura Cotter, SLCo Community Services Secretary - Present
o Lori Okino, SLCo Community Services, Fiscal Administrator - Online
o David Johnson, Senior District Attorney - Present
o Zach Franzoni, SLCo Parks and Recreation Performance and Data An …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Mayor Wilson to present mid-year budget proposals to Council
The Salt Lake County Council will consider consent items including real property purchases and leases, hear an economic update and revenue report, and receive the Mayor's mid-year budget proposals. Council will also consider an ordinance amending the Open Space Advisory Committee and nominations for the 2026 Recreation Bond Advisory Board.
- Purchase of real property from Jose Beltran for open space (Item 4.1)
- Urban lease agreement with International Rescue Committee for Wheadon Farm Regional Park (Item 4.2)
- Venue agreement for Clark Planetarium's Hansen Dome and IMAX Theater (Item 4.9)
- Lease agreement with Salt Lake Community Action Program at Magna Fitness and Recreation Center (Item 4.10)
- First reading of ordinance amending Open Space Advisory Committee to align with state law (Item 8.1)
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✓ Decided: Council approves land purchase, park lease, and Riverton skate park funding
The Council approved several items via a consent agenda, including the purchase of 40 acres in Herriman and an urban farming lease for Wheadon Farm. Additionally, they authorized TRCC funds to assist with the design phase of a skate park in Riverton City.
- Approved $960,000 purchase of property from Jose Beltran in Herriman (unanimous)
- Approved urban lease agreement for Wheadon Farm Regional Park with International Rescue Committee, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Tanya Schmidt to Council for Aging and Adult Services (unanimous)
- Approved TRCC contract/interlocal agreement with Riverton City for skate park design (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of John Yelland to Arts and Culture Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Timothy Duffy to Arts and Culture Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Emily Howesley to Arts and Culture Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Isha Patel to Arts and Culture Advisory Board (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please call (385) 468-7500 – TTY 711.
Meetings may be closed for reasons allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed
below, including final action, may be taken.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Council may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Please include "Resident" ahead of
your first name when you join the meeting or you will not be identified as wanting to give comment.
The Council will also broadcast live-streams of its meetings on Facebook Live, which may be accessed
at http://www.facebook.com/slcocouncil/.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/weblink/register/r585e1ba3c304ebc97b32eb300c236b62
Further instructions about participating in this meeting can be found at
https://slco.org/council/agendas-minutes/. Minutes and recordings of past Council Meetings can be
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. PUB …
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2026
Page 2 of 24
1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Aimee Winder Newton
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Members Natalie Pinkney and Ross Romero were not present for the quorum
call, but they arrived later in the meeting.
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Harrison led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Cindy Thompson stated on June 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Salt Lake County
Emergency Management would be hosting a wildland fire town hall meeting. She left
flyers for the members of the Council and suggested they could have received relevant
information from this meeting instead of the recent 2026 Western Interstate Region
(WIR) conference held in Maui County, Hawaii.
Ms. Dena Long asked when a follow-up meeting would be held to discuss the redaction
by the Sheriff’s Office of identifying …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Harrison, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
7 yea · 1 nay
Harrison yea · Johnson yea · Pinkney yea · Stringham yea · Stewart yea · Theodore yea · Winder Newton yea · Moreno nay
Wed May 27, 2026 · 14:00
Debt Review Committee
Debt Review Committee to discuss Salt Palace Convention project bonds
The Debt Review Committee will meet to discuss a potential TRT bond for the Salt Palace Convention project. The body will also review a Cisco SmartNet maintenance agreement for Information Technology.
- Potential TRT bond for Salt Palace Convention project
- Information Technology Cisco SmartNet maintenance agreement
- Financial Advisor and Underwriter RFP
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✓ Decided: Committee recommends prepaying Cisco maintenance to avoid cost escalation
The Debt Review Committee unanimously recommended that the Information Technology Department pay for three years of Cisco SmartNet maintenance in advance, saving about $17,000 per year and avoiding potential cost escalation. The committee also approved minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting and amended a council letter to say the County has assigned more than $100 million for a project. Discussion covered a financial advisor/underwriter RFP and a potential TRT bond for the Salt Palace convention project, but no formal action was taken on those items.
- Approved minutes from April 22, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Amended council letter language to 'The County currently has assigned more than $100 million' (unanimous)
- Recommended IT pay for three years of Cisco SmartNet maintenance in advance (unanimous)
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Debt Review Committee
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 2:00 PM Room N2-800
Upon request and with three working days’ notice, Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids
and services to qualified individuals (including sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc.).
For assistance, please contact J'nae Hutchinson (385)468-7818; people with hearing impairments may
dial 711 (Relay Utah)
Debt Review Committee meetings are open to the public. Committee information, including meeting
agendas, minutes, and recordings can be found at http://slco.org/debt-review/.
This meeting will be simulcast via Webex so the public and members of the Board may participate
electronically. The link to access the Cisco Webex is listed below. Meetings may be closed for reasons
allowed by statute. Motions relating to any of the items listed below, including final action, may be
taken.
Cisco Webex link:
https://slco.webex.com/slco/j.php?MTID=ma4d4ae99e93ce4e86088cbb0eb5106d6
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 22, 2026 MEETING
3.1 4-22-26 Debt Review Minutes 26-545
Presenter: Ralph Chamness
Attachments:
1. 04-22-26 Debt Review Minutes
4. FINANCIAL ADVISOR UPDATE
5. FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND UNDERWRITER RFP
6. COUNCIL LETTER
Debt Review Committee Meeting Agenda May 27, 2026
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
2:00 PM
Room N2-800
Debt Review Committee
Debt Review Committee Meeting Minutes May 27, 2026
Page 2 of 6
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Committee Member Darrin Casper
Committee Member David Delquadro
Committee Member Greg Folta
Committee Member Chris Harding
Committee Member Mitchell Park
Ex-Officio Member Johnathan Ward
Committee Chair Ralph Chamness
Excused:
Committee Member Sheila Srivastava
Mr. Brad Townley, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Treasurer's Office, attended the meeting as
a designee for Committee Member Sheila Srivastava.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 22, 2026 MEETING
3.1 4-22-26 Debt Review Minutes 26-545
Presenter: Ralph Chamness
Attachments:
1. 04-22-26 Debt Review Minutes
A motion was made by Committee Member Delquadro, seconded by Brad Townley, that
this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
4. FINANCIAL ADVISOR UPDATE
Committee Member Ward reviewed the Municipal Market Outlook dated Thursday
May 21, 2026. He reviewed the Interest Rate Movements, noting interest rates had
moved significantly disadvantageously over the course of the last week. This change
was largely due to the war with Iran and the lack of a resolution. He stated markets are
anticipating that inflation will prevail. He also reviewed the 10-Year Treasury and AAA
Mu …
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 13:30
County Council
Council considers ordinance for Community Clean Energy Act Program
The County Council will vote on an ordinance to participate in the Utah Community Clean Energy Act Program for unincorporated areas. The body is also reviewing several TRCC contracts with local cities and accepting various donations and grants.
- Final adoption of the Community Clean Energy Act Program Ordinance
- Acceptance of a $30,000.00 grant from Wheeler Farm Friends
- Acceptance of a $12,338.60 donation from Michelle Carlos to Sandy Senior Center
- Purchase of real property from Brandon Barclay for Redwood Trailhead
- TRCC contracts with Seven Canyons Trust, Murray City, Taylorsville City, Sandy City, South Jordan City, and Salt Lake City
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✓ Decided: Salt Lake County Council approves several park and recreation contracts
The Council approved a consent agenda including appointments and various grants. Several items were pulled from the agenda, including a donation for the Sandy Senior Center and a contract with Seven Canyons Trust.
- Approved Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appointment of Ruth Shapiro (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000.00 grant from Wheeler Farm Friends (unanimous)
- Approved TRCC contract for Woodstock Meadows Park in Murray (unanimous)
- Approved TRCC contract for Taylorsville Park Phase II (unanimous)
- Pulled donation of $12,338.60 for Sandy Senior Center from the agenda
- Pulled TRCC contract with Seven Canyons Trust from the agenda
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2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
County Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers, Room N1-110
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
2. …
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📄 From the minutes
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SALT LAKE COUNTY
2001 So. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-7500 TTY 711
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, Room N1-110
County Council
County Council
Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2026
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Invocation - Reading or Thought - Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Moreno led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
1.1 Quorum Call—Roll Call Vote
Roll was called, showing the attendance to be as follows:
Present:
Council Member Suzanne Harrison
Council Member Laurie Stringham
Council Member Natalie Pinkney
Council Member Jiro Johnson
Council Member Carlos Moreno
Council Member Ross Romero
Council Member Dea Theodore
Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton
Excused:
Council Member Sheldon Stewart
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Cindy Thompson stated she spoke to the Council last week regarding Council
Member Pinkney saying the Overstock building would only cost the County $55 million,
while failing to mention the costs of the buildout of the facility, the move, and other
buildings needing to be acquired and built out. Soon after, the Council voted to remodel
its office in the Overstock building so that each Council Member had an individual
office, at a cost of $200,000 of taxpayer funds. Some Council Members also went to
Maui for a conference using taxpayer funds. Council Members Theodore and Romero
said the con …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Johnson, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
5 yea
Suzanne Harrison yea · Johnson yea · Pinkney yea · Romero yea · Theodore yea
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🌐 County-level context (Salt Lake County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-10,091 people (-$399.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Flood": 3, "Fire": 3, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": 1, "Coas · last Sat Aug 14, 2021)
Traffic fatalities73 (23 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments35,732 (693,721 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,748/mo (8,532 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.5% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
1,175
Recorded votes
$1.71B
Annual budget
$449.8M
Debt outstanding
200
Employees on payroll
200
Contracts on file
7,179
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$1.71B
Spending$1.52B
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$449.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.26×
Debt-load index40 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
The money — out
200 contractssource: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to. Largest contracts on file:
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FY2023 vendor payment total (#1 highest-paid vendor)
$72.8M
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FY2024 vendor payment total (#1 highest-paid vendor)
$70.0M
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
FY2024 vendor payment total (#2 highest-paid vendor)
$51.9M
SELECTHEALTH
FY2023 vendor payment total (#2 highest-paid vendor)
$36.8M
200 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.