Salt Lake County public meetings in 2023

County Council

The Council will review proposed transportation projects funded by the 4th Quarter Local Option Sales Tax. The agenda also includes a resolution to increase SLVLESA budgeted property tax revenues by 7.03% for 2024.

• Review of FY 2024 4th Quarter proposed transportation projects
• Resolution to increase SLVLELESA property tax revenues by 7.03% beginning in 2024
• $80,000 total funding ($40,000 grant and $40,000 match) for Emigration Canyon restroom restoration
• Zoning reclassification of 3198 N 2200 W from A-2 to A-1
• Approval of a $7,500 incentive plan for Benton Johnson in the Treasurer's Office

Board of Equalization

The Board will decide on exempt property recommendations and review greenbelt rollback appeals, personal property appeals, and assessor and hearing officer recommendations.

• Approval of Exempt Property Recommendations for Tax Year 2023
• Greenbelt BOE Rollback Appeal for L.H.Perry Investments, LLC
• Personal Property Appeals Review

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council meeting includes a proclamation to recognize the Herriman Boys Cross Country Team following their national victory. The agenda contains no other legislative or business items.

• Proclamation honoring the Herriman Boys Cross Country Team

County Council

The Council is reviewing proposed transportation projects funded by the 4th Quarter Local Option Sales Tax. The agenda also includes a resolution to increase SLVLESA property tax revenues by 7.03% for 2024.

• Review of FY 2024 4th Quarter Proposed Transportation Projects
• Resolution to increase SLVLESA budgeted property tax revenues by 7.03%
• $80,000 total grant and match for Emigration Canyon restroom restoration
• Zoning reclassification from A-2 to A-1 at 3198 N 2200 W
• Amendments to Countywide Policy 1350 and Human Resources policies

Municipal Building Authority

The Board will discuss and consider approval of the 2024 Budget Resolution. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion and approval of Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority Resolution - 2024 Budget
• Approval of June 20, 2023, MBA Meeting Minutes

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss the results of the November 21, 2023, Special Congressional District 2 Election. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting.

• Canvass of the November 21, 2023, Special Congressional District 2 Election
• Approval of September 19, 2023 Board of Canvassers Minutes

Redevelopment Agency

The Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss and approve the annual budget for fiscal year 2024. The board will also consider an interlocal agreement for the agency to receive administrative services from the county.

• Approval of the Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency 2024 Budget
• Interlocal Agreement between Salt Lake County and the Redevelopment Agency for administrative services
• Approval of November 7, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to approve recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer. The body will review property value adjustments, exempt property lists for tax year 2023, and personal property appeals.

• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (23-1145)
• Review of significant adjustments (23-1146)
• Recommendations on exempt property for tax year 2023 (23-1139)
• Personal property recommended actions (23-1135)
• Possible closed session regarding commercial information

County Council

The County Council will discuss and vote on the adoption of the final fiscal year 2024 budget. This includes decisions on tax revenues, budget appropriations, personnel allocations, and compensation adjustments for county officials and employees.

• Adoption of final 2024 Budget Resolution
• Approval of 2023 budget adjustments
• Adoption of compensation adjustments for county officials and employees

County Council

The Council will discuss final 2023 budget adjustments and a proposed tax increase for UFSA. The agenda also includes several board appointments and a first reading of an ordinance regarding sex-specific and sex-neutral changing facilities at county recreational sites.

• Review and approval of final 2023 budget adjustments
• Presentation concerning a proposed UFSA tax increase
• Public hearing for rezoning property at 3198 N 200 W from A-2 to A-1
• First reading of ordinance regarding sex-specific and sex-neutral changing facilities in county parks
• Consideration of the 2024 fee schedule for Unincorporated Salt Lake County

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Salt Lake County Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) committee will discuss a scope change request for West Valley City's Veterans Hall and Park and consider approving $250,000 from TRCC funds for a Jordan River Regional Park Master Plan. The meeting includes public comment and may take final action on these items.

• Discussion of scope change request for West Valley City's Veterans Hall and Park (23-1127)
• Approval of $250,000 for Jordan River Regional Park Master Plan from TRCC funds (23-1120)
• Public comment period
• No minutes to approve

Debt Review Committee

The Debt Review Committee will meet to review a market update and discuss general obligation bonds. The body will also review the judgment levy process and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Market update presented by Johnathan Ward of Zions Bank
• Discussion of General Obligation Bond
• Review of Judgment Levy Process
• Discussion of 2024 Meeting Schedule

County Council

The Council will discuss the 2024 tentative budget, including reduction strategies and compensation. The meeting also includes notices for several public hearings scheduled for December 5, 2023.

• Discussion of 2024 tentative budget strategies and transformational initiatives
• Public hearing notice for the 2024 Salt Lake County Budget on December 5, 2023
• Fee waiver request for Chabad Lubavitch of Utah for Menorah Lightings in Abravanel Hall Plaza
• Venue agreement for use of the Clark Planetarium IMAX Theater
• Personal property tax refund request for $31,890.53

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will consider recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer regarding value adjustments. The board will also review a list of exempt property recommendations for the 2023 tax year.

• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (23-1095)
• Review of Significant Adjustment 23-1094
• Recommendations on Exempt Property for Tax Year 2023 (23-1081)
• Approval of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is holding a work session to review the proposed 2024 budget, including presentations from Human Services, Community Services, the Salt Palace Convention Center, Visit Salt Lake, and other departments. The Council will also discuss a $320,000 grant agreement with Visit Salt Lake to support the Cottonwood Connect ski shuttle program for the 2023-2024 season, and consider setting a public hearing for a zoning reclassification. Several items are for discussion or direction, not final action.

• 2024 budget workshop covering Human Services and Community Services departments
• $320,000 grant agreement with Visit Salt Lake for Cottonwood Connect ski shuttle
• Public hearing set for Dec 5 on rezone of property at 3198 N 2200 W from A-2 to A-1 agriculture
• Ordinance to define Council's power to consent to deputy/employee appointments, including temporary budget procedures
• Fee waiver request for Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation at Salt Palace on Nov 21

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is holding a work session focused on the 2024 budget, with presentations from the Sheriff, District Attorney, Public Works, Emergency Services, and Mayor's administration. The council will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding its power to consent to hires, and may take positions on legislation. Several consent items, tax letters, and proclamations are also on the agenda.

• 2024 budget workshop with Sheriff Rosa Rivera, District Attorney Sim Gill, and Public Works Director Scott Baird
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 2.12.070 to define Council's power to consent to appointments, including temporary budget procedures limiting funds for previously approved positions
• Acceptance of in-kind donations to Animal Services, including $10,000 from Ketonaturals and $2,990.50 from Humane Society
• Approval of tax letters for Strang Excavating, Inc. and Aero Charter and Transport
• Proclamation designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day

Redevelopment Agency

The Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency board will discuss the proposed 2024 RDA budget and consider setting a public hearing for December 5, 2023, to receive comment on it. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings. No final budget adoption is scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion of proposed 2024 RDA Budget (Item 4.1)
• Setting public hearing for Dec. 5, 2023, 6:00 PM on 2024 RDA Budget (Item 4.2)
• Approval of RDA minutes for June 27, 2023 (amended)
• Approval of RDA minutes for June 20, 2023 (amended)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is holding work sessions on the 2024 budget, including employee pay and benefits responses, and presentations from departments like Administrative Services, Surveyor, Meals on Wheels, Regional Development, and Clerk. They will also discuss initiating a comprehensive update to the Subdivisions chapter of the County Code. Consent items include a $241,089.18 property tax refund and various tax relief letters.

• 2024 Budget Workshop: employee associations' response to proposed pay and benefits, plus department presentations
• Initiation of comprehensive update to County Code Chapter 18 'Subdivisions'
• Personal property tax refund of $241,089.18
• Tax relief letters including veteran and active-duty exemptions
• Ethics disclosure by Councilmember Suzanne Harrison

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider routine items including approval of minutes, assessor and hearing officer recommendations, and exempt property recommendations for tax year 2023. The meeting may include a closed session to discuss commercial information as allowed by statute.

• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023
• Approval of assessor and hearing officer recommendations (23-1039)
• Approval of exempt property recommendations for tax year 2023 (23-1033)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will review recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer. The board is also discussing a potential extension of the Board of Equalization deadline.

• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations
• Discussion regarding the Extension of Board of Equalization Deadline
• Approval of October 3, 2023 meeting minutes

County Council

The County Council is reviewing multiple budget adjustments and discussing potential responses to a federal government appropriations lapse. The body is also considering new policies and resolutions regarding the funding of public safety services in western Salt Lake County recreational areas.

• Proposed $5.2M Medicaid budget true-up for Behavioral Health Services
• Proposed $1,990,200 budget addition for Millcreek trail and bridge project contributions
• Proposed $320,000 EPA grant for air quality monitors on buses
• Formal adoption of an ordinance to reclassify property from A-1 to R-2-6.5 zoning
• Proposed $125,000 addition to the ZAP Tier II program

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) Board is meeting to discuss several informational items regarding local project requests. The board will also discuss site visits and project applications with the TRCC Advisory Board.

• Midvale City - Midvale Art House CFSP 23-0884
• VA SLC Health Care System - National Veterans Golden Age Games 23-0885
• Murray City Corporation - Riverview Park Improvements PRT 23-0886
• Millcreek Master Arts and Culture Plan 23-0887
• Oquirrh Recreation District - KOPFC Outdoor Recreation Pool Air Supported Structure and Upgrades 23-0888

County Council

The council voted to approve a series of budget adjustments covering staffing, infrastructure, health funding, and homelessness services. All items passed, with one adjustment moving a $2 million AIDS foundation contribution approved by a 6‑to‑3 vote and the rest approved unanimously. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Reclassify vacant Operations Manager to Associate Director ($63,962) – approved unanimous
• Replace four rooftop units at the Christmas Box House – approved unanimous
• Increase Convention Center Hotel tax increment revenue and pass‑through expenses by $500,000 – approved unanimous
• Increase Facilities Services inter‑fund revenues and pass‑through expenditures by $1 M – approved unanimous
• Move $2 M one‑time contribution to Utah AIDS Foundation from ARPA to transformational initiative – approved 6‑to‑3
• Create a 1.0 FTE Coordinated Entry Navigator position for homelessness services – approved unanimous
• Transfer $2,061,551 to Jordan River 2100 S Channel Improvements project – approved unanimous
• Transfer $110,000 to Housing and Community Development for a 5‑year Consolidated Plan – approved unanimous

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved several sets of tax-related recommendations, including assessor adjustments and exempt property lists. The board also approved a stipulation regarding personal property appeals for Apollo Burger.

• Approved August 29, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations list (Unanimous)
• Approved stipulation for Apollo Burger personal property appeals (Unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The board received informational presentations regarding arena remodels at the USU Bastian Agricultural Center and the development of the Camp Kearns Historic Walk. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for these items.

County Council

The County Council approved several budget reallocations for the Sheriff's Office, Clark Planetarium, and Public Works. It also authorized an interlocal agreement to provide TRCC funds for the USU Bastian Natural Resources Adventure Trail and formalized funding criteria for community councils.

• Approved moving $127,412 from Jail to Sheriff's Office for a civilian Communications and PR position (Unanimous)
• Approved Clark Planetarium technical adjustment to reallocate indirect costs (Unanimous)
• Approved adding $1,116,129 to Public Works revenue and expense budgets for MSD projects (Unanimous)
• Approved allocating $259,577 from a $3M set-aside to 2024 baseline budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved legislative intent to formalize funding request criteria for community councils (Unanimous)
• Approved draft amendment for Midvale Main Street CDA and set public hearing for Sept 12, 2023
• Approved Resolution No. 6137 to fund USU Bastian Natural Resources Adventure Trail using TRCC funds

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting. The board also approved recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer regarding value adjustments and a list of exempt properties.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for value adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations list (unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of an informational review of current and prior year grant projects, including payment statuses and project progress.

• Approved June 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Council approved a new internal travel policy prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds for first-class or premium accommodations. Members also voted to restore specific discretionary funds to three council members and set conference funding limits for the 2024 budget.

• Adopted internal travel policy prohibiting first/business class and premium hotels (Unanimous)
• Restored discretionary budgets for Council Member Theodore ($139.30), Council Member Stewart ($974.54), and Council Member Alvord ($874.74) (Unanimous)
• Approved Central Budget to cover one UAC conference, with other costs coming from individual $5,000 budgets (6-3)
• Approved the Revenue and Expenditure Detail report (Unanimous)
• Approved switching agenda items 4.1 and 4.2 (7-1)

County Council

The Council approved a cooperative agreement with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands for wildland fire protection. It also authorized three new full-time law enforcement positions for the Sheriff's Office and approved two budget adjustments for IT and emergency services.

• Approved appointment of Jacob J. Fitisemanu Jr. to the Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved $72,903 budget adjustment for PeopleSoft licensing and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $23,452 budget adjustment for wildland fire contribution increase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6134 for Cooperative and County Warden Agreements with Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment for three new Law Enforcement FTEs (unanimous)

County Council

The Council approved several budget adjustments for IT licensing, jail security upgrades, and human services. They also approved a $7,500 annual incentive plan for an Assistant Treasury Accountant. A first reading of an ordinance regarding public comment requirements was introduced.

• Approved $7,500 annual incentive plan for Assistant Treasury Accountant (6-2)
• Approved $19,960 budget adjustment for Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center chiller pump (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,411 budget adjustment for Human Services salary changes (Unanimous)
• Approved 1.0 FTE-TL for Child & Family Specialist, state grant funded (Unanimous)
• Approved $93,752 budget adjustment for Adobe Creative Cloud licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved $130,854 budget adjustment for Adobe Acrobat licensing (Unanimous)
• Approved $4.5M transfer for ADC jail security touch panel upgrade (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council approved a three-year amendment to an interlocal agreement with Millcreek City for addressing services and an updated fee schedule. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a fee waiver for a Ukrainian benefit concert. A request to open two vacant positions at the Justice Courts was deferred pending more information.

• Approved Amendment No 6 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Millcreek City for addressing services (Unanimous)
• Approved updated addressing fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,600 fee waiver for Utah Friends of AMAR Ukrainian Benefit Concert
• Tabled request to open 2.0 FTE vacant positions at the Justice Courts

County Council

The Council approved several budget adjustments for Public Works Engineering and grant-funded positions. It also approved the 2024 MSD Administrative Budget and a prioritized list of proposed projects for unincorporated areas.

• Approved $491,000 budget adjustment for Magna projects (unanimous)
• Approved $1,105,518 budget adjustment for Emigration Canyon projects (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment for FCC grant broadband internet position (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 budget adjustment for Utah Broadband Center grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 MSD Administrative Budget, including $2,000 for parking hearings (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Proposed Projects list for unincorporated county areas (unanimous)

Council Executive Committee

The committee approved the minutes from December 6, 2022. The body also voted to enter a closed session to discuss an individual's character, professional competence, or health.

• Approved December 06, 2022 Council Executive Committee Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding an individual's character, professional competence, or health (Unanimous)

County Council

The Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1914 to establish an appeal authority for the County Recorder's application of rules. Several board appointments and a fee waiver were approved via the consent agenda. A proposed property tax increase for the Central Utah Water Conservation District was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1914 creating County Recorder’s Appeal Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Convention Facility Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Juli Ulvestad to Animal Services Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jennifer Nakao to Career Services Council (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 fee waiver for Salt Lake Chamber Leadership Utah event (Unanimous)
• Tabled Central Utah Water Conservation District proposed property tax increase until August 8, 2023

County Council

The Council approved a three-year interlocal agreement with five cities to continue the HOME Investment Partnership Program for affordable housing. The Council also approved appointments to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board and advanced an ordinance regarding County Recorder appeals.

• Approved three-year HOME Consortium Agreement with Sandy, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan, and West Valley cities
• Approved appointments and reappointments for the Salt Lake County Arts and Culture Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to create a County Recorder appeal hearing board (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization approved the minutes from May 9, 2023, and a list of recommended actions for personal property appeals. The Auditor also shared the summer meeting schedule.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personal property recommended actions list (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Salt Lake County to transfer funds for improvements to Mantle Park. This agreement allows the RDA to use an existing contract with Stallings Construction to finance the project.

• Approved Resolution No. 139 to transfer agency funds for Mantle Park development (Unanimous)

Municipal Building Authority

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority approved Resolution No. 53 to adjust the 2023 budget. The board held a public hearing on the matter, though no one spoke in favor or opposition. The adjustments were approved by a unanimous vote.

• Approved December 06, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 53 for 2023 budget adjustments (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council ratified several items from a previous work session, including a land acquisition for the Division of Wildlife Resources and incentive plans exceeding $3,000. The Council also approved a partial release of liens and updated the Health Department's fee schedule.

• Ratified Incentive Plan over $3,000 Threshold (Unanimous)
• Ratified Division of Wildlife Resources land acquisition near Great Salt Lake (Unanimous)
• Ratified donation from Dimple Dell Preservation Committee (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Laura Flower to Noxious Weed Control Board (Unanimous)
• Ratified re-appointment of Ron Jones to Noxious Weed Control Board (Unanimous)
• Ratified $45 fee addition for Trichmoniasis testing at Health Department (Unanimous)
• Approved partial release of lien (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

County Council

The Council unanimously approved Resolution 6116, which adjusts the fiscal year 2023 budgets for county offices, departments, and agencies. The action included adopting proposed ad valorem tax rates and appropriating federal ARPA funds.

• Approved Resolution 6116 for FY 2023 budget adjustments and tax rates (unanimous)
• Approved salary compensation adjustments for certain County employees
• Appropriated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA)
• Approved monetary assistance for certain non-profit entities
• Opened public hearing on budget and tax rate adjustments (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on budget and tax rate adjustments (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council unanimously ratified 2023 interim budget adjustments, including a $6.43 million transfer for swim lanes. They also approved a letter of support for a Division of Wildlife Resources land acquisition near the Great Salt Lake. Several administrative items and board appointments were forwarded for ratification.

• Ratified 2023 interim budget adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 incentive plan for ratification (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for land acquisition near Great Salt Lake (Unanimous)
• Approved Dimple Dell Preservation Committee donations for ratification (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Laura Flower to Noxious Weed Control Board for ratification (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Ron Jones to Noxious Weed Control Board for ratification (Unanimous)
• Approved $45 Trichmoniasis testing fee addition for ratification (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 Council Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake County held a public hearing and approved amendments to the 2023 budget. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The board also approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 21, 2023 RDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 interim budget adjustments via Resolution No. 138 (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council approved a resolution to create the Salt Lake County Conventions and Tourism Assessment Area (SLCo CTAA) for a five-year term. The council also adopted an ordinance to clarify the purpose and function of council meetings.

• Approved Resolution No. 6112 to form the SLCo CTAA with a 2% assessment on gross short-term guest room rental revenue
• Approved Ordinance No. 1913 to repeal Section 2.04.075 and amend Section 2.04.080 regarding council meeting functions (unanimous)
• Determined no further action was required for the Drug Disposal Program resolution (23-0642)

Council Work Session

The Council approved the Mayor's recommended mid-year budget and certified tax rates. Key decisions included funding for the South Jordan Fitness and Aquatic Center and various staffing changes across county departments.

• Approved $1M from TRCC Fund for swim lanes at South Jordan Fitness and Aquatic Center (unanimous)
• Approved $570,000 for Justice Court (including $220,000 for operations) and eliminated five FTEs (unanimous)
• Approved FTE requests for Sheriff, Real Estate, Criminal Justice Services, Treasurer, and Mayor Finance (unanimous)
• Approved three FTEs for Human Resources Division with funding adjusted by twelfths (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Auditor's operating budget and $50,000 for Assessor's operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's recommended budget for all remaining items (unanimous; Council Member Alvord absent)
• Accepted the certified tax rate (unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Board approved a $1M allocation from TRCC funds to expand swimming lanes at the South Jordan Recreation Center. This funding completes a $9.4M joint project involving Salt Lake County, South Jordan City, and the Jordan School District. As a condition of approval, South Jordan City will not be considered for the August TRCC application pool.

• Approved $1M for South Jordan Recreation Center swim lane expansion (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Mayor Kristie Overson as Board Chair (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Councilmember Tawnee McCay as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2023 meeting minutes with amendment to remove Mayor Mendenhall as attendee (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council approved the Salt Lake County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and ratified several administrative items. A proposed drug disposal program was tabled, and an ordinance regarding council meeting functions was forwarded for final consideration.

• Approved Salt Lake County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance to clarify purpose and function of Council Meetings to June 13 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled Drug Disposal Program ordinance until further notice
• Ratified legislative intent regarding regular Council Meeting start times (Unanimous)
• Ratified updated legislative intent for South Jordan Recreation Center Lap Lane Expansion (Unanimous)
• Ratified Discovery Gateway: The Children’s Museum’s FY 2024 Annual Budget and Plan (Unanimous)
• Ratified interlocal agreement with Riverton City for Sandra N. Lloyd Community Center renovation funds (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council voted to merge work sessions and regular meetings into a single event to increase transparency and public access. The new regular start time is set for 2:00 PM. These changes were approved for ratification at the subsequent 4:00 PM council meeting.

• Approved ordinance to combine Council Work Session and regular meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved legislative intent to set regular meeting start time at 2:00 PM (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council ratified several administrative actions, including a funding agreement for a trail project and a utility easement. A resolution regarding public safety funding for the Town of Brighton was ratified by a split vote.

• Approved $162,000 transfer from Magna Metro Township for Utah & Salt Lake Canal Trail construction (Unanimous)
• Approved perpetual easement for Rocky Mountain Power in South Jordan (Unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution No. 6105 regarding public safety funding for Town of Brighton (6-3)
• Ratified 2023 Capital Project Re-Budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of May 30, 2023 meeting for Memorial Day (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved a resolution directing the Unified Fire Authority, the Unified Fire Service Area, and the Town of Brighton to work together to reduce public safety funding gaps. The Council also approved 2023 capital project re-budgets for ratification.

• Approved resolution for public safety funding in Town of Brighton (6-3)
• Approved 2023 Capital Project Re-Budgets for ratification (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss individual competence (unanimous)
• Approved motion to re-open Council Work Session (unanimous)
• Denied substitute motion to specify intent to cease funding after December 31, 2024 (4-5)

County Council

The County Council approved the transfer of real property located at 3645 South Elk Point Dr. to the Metro Township of Magna. The Council also re-appointed Tawnee McCay to a tax advisory committee. Officials provided updates on flood emergency costs and response efforts.

• Approved transfer of Lamplight Village Park to Metro Township of Magna (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Tawnee McCay to the Tourism, Recreation, and Cultural Convention Facilities Tax Advisory Committee (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization approved the minutes from the April 25 meeting and accepted recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer. The board also approved lists for exempt property and personal property appeals.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations list (unanimous)
• Approved personal property appeals recommended actions list (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council failed to pass multiple resolutions that would have removed the Town of Brighton from the County's recreation area and ended General Fund subsidies for public safety services. Instead, the Council decided to develop a new resolution incorporating policy options to be reviewed in two weeks.

• Denied resolution to remove Brighton from Recreation Area and cease public safety funding after Jan 1, 2025 (3-6)
• Denied resolution to remove Brighton from Recreation Area and cease public safety funding after fiscal year 2024 (4-5)
• Approved motion to develop a different resolution regarding funding options and policy to be presented in two weeks (9-0)

County Council

The County Council extended the Mayor's state of emergency due to flooding and imminent threats of additional flooding. The Council also ratified the Division of Behavioral Health Services FY 24 Area Plan and approved funding for two municipal projects. One item regarding the Town of Brighton was pulled from the agenda.

• Extended flooding emergency declaration until midnight June 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Ratified Division of Behavioral Health Services FY 24 Area Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved TRCC funds for Bluffdale East/West Trail construction (Ratified)
• Approved TRCC funds for rehabilitation of Cahoon Mansion into a museum (Ratified)
• Held public hearing on surplus property of Lamplight Village Park
• Pulled resolution to remove Town of Brighton from Recreation Area and cease public safety funding

County Council

The Council held a public hearing on forming the Salt Lake County Conventions and Tourism Assessment Area (CTAA), with many tourism and business representatives speaking in favor. No vote was taken; the Council will decide on June 6, 2023, after municipalities review the proposal. The Council also ratified several budget adjustments, including $3.8 million for flood control and funds for road, landfill, and recreation center projects.

• Ratified $754,700 budget adjustment for Sego Lily Road Improvement project (unanimous)
• Ratified $585,000 budget adjustment to rebuild landfill dozer (unanimous)
• Ratified $3,755,700 budget adjustment for flood control emergency expenses (unanimous)
• Ratified $150,000 budget adjustment to repair locker rooms at South Jordan Rec Center (unanimous)
• Ratified $252,910 budget adjustment for streetscape construction reimbursement from South Jordan City (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on CTAA formation; no vote taken, final decision scheduled for June 6, 2023

Council Work Session

The Council unanimously approved forwarding a $19,553,000 budget adjustment for affordable housing grants recommended by the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board, using ARPA funds. The adjustment would support over 1,500 housing units. The Council also approved several other budget adjustments, including $3.76M for flood control emergency expenses, $754,700 for Sego Lily Road improvements, and $585,000 for a landfill dozer rebuild. All items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification.

• Approved $19,553,000 in ARPA funds for affordable housing grants (unanimous)
• Approved $3,755,700 for flood control emergency expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $754,700 for Sego Lily Road improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved $585,000 for landfill dozer rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for South Jordan Rec Center repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $252,910 reimbursement from South Jordan City for Bingham Creek Park (unanimous)
• Approved $90,895 from Millcreek City for Canyon Rim Playground (unanimous)
• Approved $134,200 for Pioneer Crossing Regional Park (unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The board approved updated 2024 grant support guidelines and a scope change for the West Jordan Community Arts Center. The board also noted that Discovery Gateway relinquished $25,000 in funding. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for June 9th.

• Approved West Jordan Community Arts Center project scope change and deadline extension (Unanimous)
• Approved updated 2024 TRCC Support Guidelines, including a limit of three open projects per municipality (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 9th at 1:00pm

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved several sets of tax exemptions for real and personal property, including new applications and removals. The board also approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations and significant adjustments.

• Approved BOE minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved continued exemptions for real, personal property, and motor vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved new applications for real and personal property (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property change requests (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property removals (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for the Clerk of the Board of Equalization to implement decisions (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved several budget adjustments for youth services, arts and culture, and parks and recreation. It also approved the early implementation of a property tax deferral program for qualifying seniors. All approved items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification.

• Approved budget adjustment for two time-limited Youth Services positions (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,975 for Abravanel Hall HVAC cooling coil replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 from transportation fund for Butterfield trail and trailhead projects (Unanimous)
• Approved implementation of the Senior Deferral Program for property taxes (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council adopted Ordinance No. 1912, which amends the County Code of Ordinances. This action repeals the procurement preference previously granted to small, women-owned, or minority-owned emerging businesses for the purchase of goods or services.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1912 to repeal the small, women-owned, or minority-owned emerging business preference for county procurement

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to approve recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer. The body will consider tax year 2022 exempt property recommendations and specific property tax appeals.

• Recommendations on Exempt Property for Tax Year 2022
• Greenbelt Rollback Appeal for Kings Peak Development Co, LLC (TC#8521)
• Stipulation for Hexcel Corporation (122639) Tax Year 2022
• Stipulation for The Dannon Company (122567) Tax Years 2021-2022
• Approval of Personal Property Recommended Actions

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved the assessor and hearing officer recommendations and the exempt property list. The board also approved greenbelt rollback appeals and several personal property appeal stipulations.

• Approved BoE minutes from 040423 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations 23-0433 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations list 23-0424 (unanimous)
• Approved greenbelt rollback appeal 23-0419 (unanimous)
• Approved personal property recommended actions 23-0414 (unanimous)
• Approved Hexcel stipulation 23-0417 (unanimous)
• Approved The Dannon Company stipulation 23-0418 (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved pay increases for attorneys and a grade upgrade for Fleet technicians. It also voted to remove procurement preferences for small, women-owned, or minority-owned businesses and formally recognized the Granite Community Council.

• Approved Fleet Technician grade increase from Grade 12 to Grade 13 (Unanimous)
• Approved repeal of small, women-owned, or minority-owned emerging business procurement preference (5-4)
• Approved formal recognition of the Granite Community Council (Unanimous)
• Approved attorney pay recommendations with a requirement for a one-year effect report (Unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to remove Town of Brighton from recreation area and cease public safety funding until May 9, 2023

County Council

The County Council formally recognized the Granite Community Council and approved a public hearing for the transfer of Lamplight Village Park to Magna. The Council also ratified several budget and personnel actions and approved funding for three playgrounds in Cottonwood Heights.

• Approved public hearing for May 9, 2023, regarding transfer of Lamplight Village Park to Magna (Unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance to repeal small, women-owned, or minority-owned emerging business procurement preference to April 25 meeting (5-4)
• Ratified grade increase for Fleet Technicians from Grade 12 to Grade 13 (Unanimous)
• Ratified formal recognition of the Granite Community Council (Unanimous)
• Ratified Human Resources' Attorney Pay Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Kaila Grafeman and reappointment of Holly Nichols to Sugar House Park Authority (Unanimous)
• Ratified acceptance of $8,500 donation to Sheriff's Office and various Animal Services donations (Unanimous)
• Ratified interlocal agreement to fund three playgrounds in Cottonwood Heights (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss the creation of a tourism assessment area involving multiple cities and the township of Kearns. The body is also reviewing budget adjustments for arts and culture and various real property resolutions.

• Proposed creation of the Salt Lake County Convention and Tourism Assessment Area
• Request to release $115,779 in restricted funds to replace vandalized artwork
• Conveyance of surplus real property to Colin A. and Patricia A. Harris
• Sale of a storm drain easement at approximately 617 West Taylorsville Express Way
• Adoption of the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Calendar

The Council approved several items to be forwarded for ratification, including a resolution to create a tourism and convention assessment area. Other approved actions included a budget adjustment for vandalized artwork and funding for a community council. A proposal to reduce the tourism project's scope to two years was defeated.

• Approved resolution to create Salt Lake County Convention and Tourism Assessment Area (5-2)
• Denied amendment to reduce tourism project time scope from five years to two years (2-5)
• Approved release of $115,779 in restricted funds to replace vandalized artwork (Unanimous)
• Approved $767 funding request for Sandy Hills Community Council insurance (Unanimous)
• Approved incentive plan over $3,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Mid-Year Budget Calendar
• Approved conveyance of surplus real property to Colin A. and Patricia A. Harris
• Approved sale of storm drain easement to Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District

County Council

The County Council adopted ordinances approving the Northwest Creek and Canal and Southwest Creek and Canal Hydrology Studies to update storm drainage and flood control for new developments. The Council also initiated the process to create a Convention and Tourism Assessment Area and approved several real estate transactions.

• Approved Northwest Creek and Canal Hydrology Study (unanimous)
• Approved Southwest Creek and Canal Hydrology Study (unanimous)
• Approved request to create Salt Lake County Convention and Tourism Assessment Area (5-2)
• Set public hearing for Convention and Tourism Assessment Area for May 2, 2023 (5-2)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 2593 S 800 E to Colin and Patricia Harris for $500
• Approved sale of storm drain easement at 617 West Taylorsville Express Way for $6,100
• Approved release of $115,779 in restricted funds to replace vandalized artwork (unanimous)
• Cancelled the April 11, 2023 Council meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. The board also approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations, significant adjustments, and exempt property recommendations. Additionally, a stipulation for personal property appeals regarding Alpine Technical Services was approved.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations list (Unanimous)
• Approved Alpine Technical Services personal property appeal stipulation (Unanimous)

Debt Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from meeting 23-0276. Members discussed the potential legal and credit rating risks of eliminating the 0.25 percent county option sales tax on food, as well as a request for C-PACE bond issuance.

• Approved Minutes 23-0276 (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council unanimously approved several budget adjustments and a donation acceptance to be forwarded for ratification. These actions include funding for landfill equipment, legal services, and library reimbursements. The Council also reviewed hydrology studies for the Northwest and Southwest canals.

• Approved Salt Palace and Mountain America Expo Center capital project budget true-ups (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 for landfill compactor rebuild (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 for Indigent Legal Services private defense attorney contract (Unanimous)
• Approved $427,687 transfer to reimburse Daybreak building expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 payment to Hagerty Consulting for FEMA reimbursement assistance (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction of Justice Court contra account from $1.3M to $900,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 in-kind donation from Project Glimmer to Health Department (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7 and March 14, 2023 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council is conducting public hearings and first readings for ordinances regarding the Northwest and Southwest Canal and Creek Hydrology Studies. The body is also ratifying several budget adjustments and processing various tax administration letters.

• Public hearings and first readings for Northwest and Southwest Canal and Creek Hydrology Study ordinances
• Budget adjustment of $350,000 for the Landfill to rebuild a compactor
• Budget adjustment of $250,000 for Indigent Legal Services for a private defense attorney contract
• Budget transfer of $427,687 for the Library Daybreak building expenses
• Acceptance of a $16,000 in-kind donation from Project Glimmer to the SLCo Health Department

The Council ratified several budget adjustments for the Landfill, Library, and Justice Court. It also approved various tax administration letters regarding relief, refunds, and exemptions. Two hydrology studies were forwarded for final consideration at the next meeting.

• Ratified $350,000 budget adjustment to rebuild a Landfill compactor (Unanimous)
• Ratified $250,000 one-time budget adjustment for Indigent Legal Services private defense contract (Unanimous)
• Ratified $427,687 transfer from 2019 Library MBA Bond Fund to Library operating budget (Unanimous)
• Ratified $150,000 payment to Hagerty Consulting for FEMA reimbursement assistance (Unanimous)
• Ratified Justice Court contra account reversal reduced to $900,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved various tax relief, hardship settlement, and property tax refund letters (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Northwest and Southwest Canal and Creek Hydrology Studies to April 4 meeting (Unanimous)
• Ratified acceptance of $16,000 in-kind donation from Project Glimmer to Health Department (Unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake County approved the purchase of a land parcel in Magna to allow for property assembly and future investment. The board also approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved purchase of 2725 S 9050 W, Magna, UT for $140,000 (unanimous)
• Approved RDA Minutes for January 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved the Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations and the list of exempt property. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved BOE minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations list (unanimous)

County Council

The Council adopted an ordinance establishing new requirements for nonprofit community councils in unincorporated areas to seek recognition and funding. The Council also approved several budget adjustments and property easements.

• Approved Ordinance 1909 updating requirements for unincorporated community councils (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,000 budget adjustment for Mayor’s Office for New Americans grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,730 budget adjustment for Health Department COOP plans (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,800 transfer to Bluffdale City for transportation property acquisition (Unanimous)
• Approved release of right-of-way in Draper for $150 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 water line easement for White City Water Improvement District (Unanimous)
• Set public hearings for 3/28/2023 on Northwest and Southwest Canal and Creek Hydrology Studies (Unanimous)
• Approved Assessor Tax Letters and March 7th meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved several budget adjustments and board appointments to be ratified at a later meeting. They established a funding cap for swimming lane expansions at the South Jordan Recreation Center and approved a revised community council ordinance. The session also included informational briefings on snowpack runoff and county law enforcement units.

• Approved $5,429,220 funding cap for South Jordan Recreation Center swim lanes (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 budget adjustment for Indigent Legal Services private defense contract (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 budget adjustment to recognize a first responder mental health grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $220,473.34 transfer from Fleet Fund to TRCC fund for Equestrian Park (Unanimous)
• Approved incentive plan for Assessor’s Office Commercial Quality Assurance Coordinator (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments for Aging and Adult Services, Library Board, and ZAP Advisory Boards (Unanimous)
• Approved revised community council ordinance for unincorporated county (Unanimous)
• Approved compensation philosophy project mission statement and purpose (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council ratified several budget adjustments, including $250,000 for indigent legal services and a $125,000 mental health grant for first responders. The council also approved various board appointments and forwarded a community council ordinance to a final vote. Tax letters and business disclosures were processed and filed.

• Forwarded community council ordinance revisions to March 21 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 budget adjustment for Indigent Legal Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 budget adjustment for first responder mental health grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $220,473.34 transfer of Equestrian Park replacement funds to TRCC fund (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointments for Council for Aging & Adult Services, Library Board, and ZAP Advisory Boards (Unanimous)
• Approved corrected 2022 tax exemptions and abatements (Unanimous)
• Approved partial release of liens for multiple entities including Toll Southwest LLC and Edge Homes Utah LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved DMV registration refunds totaling $3,142.00 (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved the Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations and the 2022 exempt property list. The Board also approved a stipulation and agreement regarding a personal property appeal for Daybreak Auto Spa. Three members volunteered for the Charity Plan review Committee.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Recommendations on Exemption Property for Tax Year 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Stipulation & Agreement for Daybreak Auto Spa personal property appeal (unanimous)
• Appointed Board Members Bradley, Alvord, and Stewart to Charity Plan review Committee

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding the appointment of deputy mayors and department directors. The body is also ratifying several budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and the transfer of seven parks to the Metro Township of Kearns.

• Ordinance to require Council advice and consent for Deputy Mayors and Department Director appointments
• Sheriff's Office budget requests: $200,000 for power delivery system, $200,000 for Special Operations Building roof, and $2M for ADC security system
• Transfer of Bruce Field, David Gourley, Impressions, Loder, Mountain Man, North, and South Parks to Metro Township of Kearns
• Proposed update to IT security policy to prohibit the use of TikTok
• Real estate purchase contract with Utah Department of Transportation for property on 900 West

The County Council approved an ordinance requiring the advice and consent of the council for mayoral appointments of deputy mayors, associate deputy mayors, and department directors. The council also ratified several budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and approved the transfer of seven parks to the Metro Township of Kearns.

• Approved ordinance requiring Council advice and consent for Deputy Mayor, Associate Deputy Mayor, and Department Director appointments (8-1)
• Ratified $200,000 reallocation for Sheriff's Office power delivery system components (Unanimous)
• Ratified $200,000 for Sheriff's Special Operations Building rooftop unit replacement (Unanimous)
• Ratified $2M transfer from Oxbow Jail Control room project to ADC security system upgrades (Unanimous)
• Ratified updates to ZAP Advisory Board Policy 1031 financial thresholds (Unanimous)
• Ratified IT security policy update prohibiting TikTok (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of two property parcels and three easements to UDOT for $164,500 (Ratified)
• Approved transfer of seven parks to the Metro Township of Kearns (Ratified)

Council Work Session

The Council approved budget reallocations for the Sheriff's Office and updates to ZAP and TikTok usage policies. They also approved the transfer of seven parks to the Metro Township of Kearns and a real estate contract with UDOT. All items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for final ratification.

• Approved $200,000 reallocation for Sheriff's Office power delivery system (Unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 for Sheriff's Special Operations Building roof top unit (Unanimous)
• Approved ZAP Policy 1031 updates to financial thresholds (Unanimous)
• Approved TikTok policy updates allowing guest network and DA investigative use (Unanimous)
• Approved real estate purchase contract and property conveyance to UDOT (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 7 parks to Metro Township of Kearns (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of 40 Utah Jazz tickets for Library reading program (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21st, 2023 Council Work Session Minutes (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved several interlocal agreements to transfer transportation funds to various cities and the Jordan River Commission. They also approved budget adjustments for the Eccles Theater, Mayor's Administration, and Indigent Legal Services, and voted to oppose SB 295 regarding Dedicated Infrastructure Districts.

• Approved $61,000 for Afghan refugee resettlement support (7-1)
• Approved $125,000 for Indigent Legal Services private defense contract (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Katherine Fife as Associate Deputy Mayor (7-1)
• Approved $9,827 budget request for Granite Community Council (unanimous)
• Voted to strongly oppose SB 295 regarding Dedicated Infrastructure Districts (unanimous)
• Voted to oppose HB 505 Feral Cat Amendments if reconsidered (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to dissolve Little Cottonwood Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved 14 transportation fund transfers to cities and agencies (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council ratified several interlocal agreements to fund transportation projects across various cities. It also approved budget adjustments for the Eccles Theater and Indigent Legal Services, and forwarded an ordinance regarding mayoral appointments to a final vote.

• Forwarded ordinance requiring Council advice and consent for mayoral appointments to March 7 meeting (8-1)
• Approved $61,000 grant to Salt Lake City for Afghan refugee resettlement (6-3)
• Ratified $850,000 for Bluffdale City Rose Creek Trail Connector
• Ratified $600,000 and $500,000 for Cottonwood Heights pedestrian trails
• Ratified $600,000 and $4.5M for Holladay City bike lane and shared use path
• Ratified $420,000 and $800,000 for Herriman City trail projects
• Ratified $3M for West Valley City 3900 South widening and reconstruction
• Approved $125,000 for Indigent Legal Services to fund a private defense attorney

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization approved several batches of tax appeals, including recommendations to adjust, deny, or dismiss specific cases. The Board also approved a significant property value reduction for a Sandy Park Common, LLC office site and voted on exempt property applications.

• Approved BoE minutes for January 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved 419 BoE appeals based on Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved 3 BoE appeals with Tax Relief (Unanimous)
• Approved value reduction for 9785 S Monroe Street from $22,041,600 to $16,920,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations, including one approval, one removal due to sale, and one denial (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved several budget adjustments for facilities and infrastructure and voted on positions for multiple state legislative bills. They also authorized a multi-million dollar fund transfer to Herriman City for property acquisition. Most items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification.

• Approved $2,088,671 transfer to Herriman City for transportation properties (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 technical budget adjustment for video conferencing equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 re-budget for Oxbow boiler and piping project (unanimous)
• Approved $275,000 and other adjustments for Public Works MSD projects (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 for South Towne Expo Center firewall replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 for Ellis Shipp chiller replacement (unanimous)
• Voted to oppose HB 374 regarding Unified Police Department (6-3)
• Voted to support HB 499 regarding homeless services (unanimous)

County Council

The Council approved the transfer of Riverview and Woodstock Meadows Parks to Murray City, as well as Sunnyvale, Fortuna, and Canyon Rim Parks to Millcreek City. The Council also formally adopted the Sandy Hills General Plan and ratified several budget adjustments and funding transfers.

• Approved transfer of Riverview and Woodstock Meadows Parks to Murray City (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Sunnyvale, Fortuna, and Canyon Rim Parks to Millcreek City (Ratified)
• Adopted Sandy Hills General Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,088,671 transfer of Corridor Preservation Funds to Herriman City (Ratified)
• Approved $44,400 easement purchase agreement with Granger Hunter Improvement District (Ratified)
• Accepted $15,000 donation from Utah Jazz for library reading program (Ratified)
• Accepted $141,610.91 donation from ShelterKids’ Angel Tree for youth services (Ratified)
• Ratified budget adjustments for facilities, telecommunications, surveyor's office, and county jail

County Council

The County Council adopted an ordinance to clarify the order of business for regular meetings and ratified several interlocal agreements for the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency. The council also approved budget adjustments for Youth Services and the Auditor's Office and forwarded the Sandy Hills General Plan for final consideration.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 2.04.080 regarding regular meeting order of business (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Sandy Hills General Plan to February 21 meeting for final consideration (Unanimous)
• Ratified $66,000 budget shift for Youth Services Afterschool Program travel (Unanimous)
• Ratified $18,350 budget shift for Auditor's Office audit software (Unanimous)
• Approved four amendments to UPACA interlocal and operating agreements, including a $1M annual reserve contribution (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Jacob Nieuwsma and Riley Rodriguez as Deputy Constables
• Ratified $1.35M transfer of transportation funds to West Valley City for Cross Towne Trail
• Approved $3,000 contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Gayla Casper

Council Work Session

The Council took positions on several state bills, most notably strongly opposing HB 374 regarding the Unified Police Department. They also approved budget adjustments for Youth Services and the Auditor's Office, and updated agreements for the Eccles Theater.

• Strongly opposed HB 374 (County Sheriff Amendments) (6-2)
• Opposed HB 173 (Government Attorney Fees Amendments) (6-2)
• Supported HB 358 (County Auditor Amendments) (Unanimous)
• Supported HB 371 (Working Farm and Ranch Protection Fund) (Unanimous)
• Approved $66,000 budget shift for Youth Services Afterschool Program travel (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,350 appropriation shift for Auditor's Office software (Unanimous)
• Approved UPACA amendments to move Eccles Theater to County insurance and increase capital reserve contribution to $1M (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization approved several sets of tax appeal recommendations, including adjustments, denials, and dismissals. The board also approved a significant value reduction for a commercial property and updated the exempt property list.

• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for BoE Appeals, including adjustments for U-52, C-35, and H-1, and denials for E-220, L-10, and J-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved BoE Appeals with Tax Relief, including Assessor Stipulation S-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved value adjustment for 1164-1180 S 4800 W from $45,776,980 to $27,846,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations, including reinstating one exemption, removing one for a sold property, and clerical corrections (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved several budget adjustments for the District Attorney, Health Department, and Youth Services. They also voted to support or oppose multiple state bills and approved a conditional annexation into South Jordan. All approved items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification.

• Approved $6,700 incentive plan for Office of Regional Development (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 budget addition for Children's Justice Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $316,672 federal grant for Influenza Hospitalization Project (Unanimous)
• Approved 0.75 FTE Case Manager for Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending regular meeting order of business (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional annexation into South Jordan (Unanimous)
• Supported SB 33, SB 86, SB 138, HB 60, HB 43, SB 117, and Meals on Wheels appropriation (Unanimous)
• Opposed SB 113 Local Agriculture Amendments (Unanimous)

County Council

The County Council approved an ordinance replacing the Auditor's position on the Fleet Management Board with a representative from the Treasurer's Office. The Council also ratified several budget adjustments for the District Attorney, Health Department, and Youth Services, and conditionally agreed to a land annexation by South Jordan City.

• Approved ordinance replacing Auditor's position with Treasurer's Office on Fleet Management Board (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sandy Hills General Plan on February 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Ratified $50,000 budget addition for District Attorney's Office Children's Justice Center (Unanimous)
• Ratified $316,672 federal grant for Health Department Influenza Hospitalization Project (Unanimous)
• Ratified budget for 0.75 FTE Case Manager for Youth Services Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (Unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Lark Area Annexation by South Jordan City (Unanimous)
• Approved various tax relief, hardship, and exemption letters (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,981.14 personal property tax refund (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved several budget adjustments and interlocal agreements. They also passed a resolution regarding the SLVLESA CEO selection and directed staff to implement a policy and firewall to block TikTok on county-owned devices.

• Approved blocking TikTok on county laptops, phones, and WiFi (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing SLVLESA Board to select its own CEO (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 budget addition for 8000 W 2700 S realignment study (unanimous)
• Approved $1.03M in appropriation shifts for Magna land purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $666,666 DOJ grant for Magna Metro Township Safety and Success Project (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 agreement with Kearns Metro Township for trail construction (unanimous)
• Approved technical correction to Moderate Income Housing Plan (unanimous)
• Voted to support HB 21, HB 66, SB 115, HB 71, and SB 108; opposed HB 210

County Council

The County Council approved an agreement with Sandy City to exchange property interests and construct improvements at Dimple Dell Regional Park. The Council also ratified several budget adjustments and a resolution regarding the leadership of the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Sandy City for Dimple Dell Park improvements
• Approved $60,000 transfer from Kearns Metro Township for trail design and construction
• Ratified $100,000 budget addition for 8000 W 2700 S Realignment environmental study
• Ratified $430,000 and $600,000 appropriation shifts for Magna land purchases
• Ratified $666,666 US Department of Justice grant for Magna Metro Township Safety and Success Project
• Approved resolution stating the SLVLESA Board may select a CEO other than the County Sheriff
• Approved correction to the Moderate Income Housing Plan to qualify for priority state funding
• Set public hearing for Feb 21, 2023, regarding surplus property disposal to Murray City

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency approved the purchase of three parcels on West Magna Main Street for a planned mixed-use development. The board also approved a participation agreement with MWIC Magna, LLC for a large mixed-use residential project. Additionally, the board re-elected its current chair and vice-chair.

• Approved purchase of 9017 W Magna Main for $80,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 9011 W Magna Main for $125,000 (Unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of 9039 W Magna Main for $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved participation agreement with MWIC Magna, LLC for mixed-use residential project (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Arlyn Bradshaw as chair and Dea Theodore as vice-chair (Unanimous)
• Approved November 22, 2022, and December 6, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved funding for a temporary shuttle program to the ski resorts to address UTA driver shortages. They also approved several board appointments and the reappointment of two members to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board.

• Approved $239,520 from Fund 1034 for Visit Salt Lake shuttle service (7-1)
• Approved most 2023 Council Board appointments (Unanimous)
• Appointed Council Members Granato and Alvord as primary and Stringham and Winder Newton as alternates for Council of Governments (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Karen Stone and Susan Petheram to Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of fee interest in real property for Surplus Canal project (Unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500 donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for health department vouchers (Unanimous)
• Cancelled January 17, 2023 Council Work Session (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 tentative meeting cancellations (Unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss transportation funding, board appointments, and real property transfers. The body is also setting public hearings for the disposal of surplus land to Murray City.

• Proposed grant of up to $509,000 to Visit Salt Lake for Cottonwood Canyons public transportation
• Public hearing scheduling for surplus property at Riverview Park (5844 South 700 East) to Murray City
• Public hearing scheduling for surplus property at Woodstock Meadows Park (1036 and 1060 East Hyland Lake Dr.) to Murray City
• Acquisition of fee interest in real property from NICO Investment, LC for the Surplus Canal Project
• Acceptance of a $3,500 donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for Deseret Industries vouchers

The County Council approved funding for temporary public transportation in the Cottonwood Canyons and scheduled public hearings for the disposal of two parcels of real property to Murray City. The Council also ratified board appointments and a real estate acquisition for the Surplus Canal project.

• Approved $239,520 (plus potential shortfall funds) for Visit Salt Lake temporary bus service (7-1)
• Scheduled Jan. 31 public hearing for disposal of Riverview Park to Murray City (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Jan. 31 public hearing for disposal of Woodstock Meadows Park to Murray City (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of real property from Nico Investment, LC for Surplus Canal project (Ratified)
• Approved $3,500 donation from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for health department vouchers (Ratified)
• Ratified 2023 Council Board Appointments (Unanimous)
• Ratified Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board reappointments for Karen Stone and Susan Petheram (Unanimous)
• Cancelled the January 17, 2023 Council Meeting (Unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council elected its 2023 leadership and approved a water conservation partnership using ARPA funds. Members also established legislative intent to investigate the use of TikTok on county devices due to cybersecurity concerns. Several donations and a bail commissioner appointment were forwarded for ratification.

• Elected Aimee Winder Newton (Chair), Dave Alvord (Vice-Chair), Dea Theodore (Pro Tempore), and Arlyn Bradshaw (Minority Leader) (Unanimous)
• Approved legislative intent to review TikTok use by county organizations and report back in one to two weeks (Unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District for ARPA-funded water conservation (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Angela Buenrostro as Bail Commissioner
• Approved holiday donation to SLCo Health Department Nurse Family Partnership from Project Glimmer
• Approved Operation Warm donation to the Salt Lake County Jail Re-Entry Program
• Approved donation of a telescope and stand from Mark L. Layton to Clark Planetarium
• Approved Council Work Session minutes from December 6 and December 13, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization unanimously approved several batches of tax appeals, including 335 general appeals and 2 appeals with tax relief. The board also approved two significant property value reductions and a personal property stipulation for Paypal, Inc.

• Approved minutes from December 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved 335 Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for BoE Appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved 2 BoE Appeals with Tax Relief (Unanimous)
• Approved value reduction for Legacy Plaza at 54th, LLC from $4,370,900 to $3,047,100 (Unanimous)
• Approved value reduction for SLD, LLC from $6,100,300 to $4,500,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Stipulation & Agreement for Paypal, Inc personal property appeal (Unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations including 2 exemptions granted and 5 removals (Unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is scheduling public hearings to discuss the disposal of surplus real property to Murray City. The body is also reviewing interlocal agreements for trail construction and water conservation.

• Public hearing on Jan 24 for Riverview Park (5844 South 700 East) transfer to Murray City
• Public hearing on Jan 24 for Woodstock Meadows Park (1036 and 1060 East Hyland Lake Dr.) transfer to Murray City
• Interlocal agreement with Kearns Metro Township Millcreek for $60,000 for trail design and construction
• Interlocal agreement with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District for ARPA funds for water conservation
• Appointment of Angela Buenrostro as Bail Commissioner

The Council ratified an agreement with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District to use ARPA funds for land use and water conservation. It also scheduled public hearings for the disposal of two parcels of real property to Murray City. Several tax adjustments and administrative appointments were approved.

• Ratified interlocal agreement with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District for ARPA water conservation funds (Unanimous)
• Set Jan 31 public hearing for disposal of Riverview Park property to Murray City (Unanimous)
• Set Jan 31 public hearing for disposal of Woodstock Meadows Park property to Murray City (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed January 2023 as National Mentoring Month
• Ratified appointment of Angela Buenrostro as Bail Commissioner (Unanimous)
• Approved various tax administration letters including hardship settlements and primary residential exemptions (Unanimous)
• Ratified donations to SLCo Health Department, SLCo Jail Re-Entry Program, and Clark Planetarium (Unanimous)
• Pulled item 6.1 regarding $60,000 trail transfer from agenda