Syracuse, UT

Planning Commission

Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council will hold its regular meeting to approve prior minutes and expenditures, hear public comment, and vote on the 2027 budget and board assignments. They will also discuss and vote on a guest artist for the orchestra, and discuss selling old costume, set, and prop pieces. The meeting includes updates from committee members and future agenda items.

• Vote on 2027 budget
• Vote on board assignments
• Orchestra guest artist discussion and vote
• Discussion on selling old costume/set/prop pieces
• Approve budget expenditures since August 5, 2026

Emergency Preparedness Committee

City Council

The Syracuse City Council has cancelled its regularly scheduled work session originally set for August 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The notice provides no further agenda items or discussion topics. This is a procedural cancellation only.

• Cancellation of the August 25, 2026 City Council work session
• Notice posted August 24, 2026 at Syracuse City Hall and online
• Copy provided to the Standard-Examiner on August 24, 2026

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a request by RAKE, LLC to rezone 0.249 acres at approximately 2207 W 1700 S from A-1 to LC, and an ordinance amendment to allow commercial drone operations. The meeting is on August 18, 2026, at 6 pm in City Hall, with remote participation via Zoom.

• Public hearing on rezone of 0.249 acres at 2207 W 1700 S from A-1 to LC (RAKE, LLC)
• Public hearing on ordinance amendment to allow commercial drone operations
• Written comments accepted until five hours before the meeting

City Council

The Syracuse City Council is holding a special business meeting to consider authorizing the administration to execute a real estate purchase contract and a short-term lease agreement for city-owned property at 546 W. 2525 S. The meeting includes a public hearing on the property sale and a period for public comment.

• Public hearing on authorizing a Real Estate Purchase Contract for city-owned property at 546 W. 2525 S.
• Authorize a Short Term Lease Agreement with Jordan and Stephanie Abrams for property at 546 W. 2525 S.
• Public comment period (3-minute limit; email comments due by 4:00 p.m. on August 18, 2026)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a regular business meeting on August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on vacating a utility easement, several proposed ordinance amendments, and a consent agenda item authorizing the fire department to purchase an ambulance. Public comments are accepted via email by 4:00 p.m. that day.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-18 to vacate a municipal utility easement in Section 8, Township 4 North, Range 2 West
• Ordinance 2026-19 amending SMC 8.30 and 10.20.140 on final plat approval
• Ordinance 2026-20 amending SMC 10.20.070 on zoning reversion
• Ordinance 2026-21 requiring protective headgear for e-bikes and e-scooters on public property
• Resolution R626-32 authorizing fire department contract for ambulance purchase

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a work session to discuss refinancing the 2023 Municipal Building Authority (MBA) Bond, consider a pre-application consultation for a property at 3300 S. 2000 W., and review Planning Commission recommendations for two zone changes. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion on refinancing the 2023 MBA Bond
• Pre-application consultation for property at 3300 S. 2000 W. (Chase Andreizzi, DAI Utah)
• Zone change recommendation: 2961 S. 1550 W. from Residential (R2) to Agriculture (A1)
• Zone change recommendation: 2207 W. 1700 S. from Agricultural (A-1) to Light Commercial (LC)

Arts Council

The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to discuss upcoming 2026 season events, including a November production of Willy Wonka, and debrief the recent Wizard of Oz. The council will also consider a new board member, an orchestra guest artist, and finalize the summer 2027 show. Routine business includes approving budget expenditures and minutes from July meetings.

• Approve budget expenditures since July 1, 2026
• Discuss 2026 SCAC upcoming season events: Orchestra, Jazz Band, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (November 2026), fundraisers, theatre
• Debrief Wizard of Oz production
• Consider new board member
• Finalize summer show for 2027

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Michael Shampton to rezone a 0.684-acre property at approximately 2961 S 1550 W from R-2 (Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural). The meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1979 West 1900 South.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment for 0.684 acres at 2961 S 1550 W from R-2 to A-1
• Request by Michael Shampton to rezone property to Agricultural
• Meeting held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1979 W 1900 South
• Written comments accepted until 1:00 PM on meeting day

City Council

The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet on July 30, 2025, to review meeting minutes, discuss Safety Jamboree plans, and clarify team roles and responsibilities. The meeting is held at the Syracuse Emergency Operations Center, 1751 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT.

• Review of Safety Jamboree plans
• Discussion of Disaster Preparedness Committee team roles and responsibilities
• Review of meeting minutes by Micah Redmond

City Recorder

The City Recorder has issued an invitation for architects and engineers to submit bids for the design of a new Public Works Operations Center. The project includes a new building, equipment storage, and a remodel of the Main Office building.

• Bids for Public Works Operations Center building, equipment storage, and Main Office remodel
• Mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 12, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.
• Bid deadline of August 20, 2026, at 4:00 P.M.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several proposed municipal code amendments and planning items. Discussions include drone operations, e-bike safety, and economic development priorities for State Road 193.

• Pre-application consultation with The Northwood Group for property at 3000 S. 2800 W.
• Proposed amendments to municipal code regarding final plat approval and zoning reversion.
• Discussion of drone operation rules within city limits.
• Proposed ordinance requiring protective headgear for e-bikes and e-scooters on public property.
• Request to authorize the order of a new ambulance for delivery in FY 2028.

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a special business meeting to consider authorizing the administration to execute a real estate purchase contract for a city-owned property located at 508 W. 2700 S. The meeting will also include procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and adopting the agenda, as well as a potential closed executive session for legal or personnel discussions.

• Authorize administration to execute Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) for city-owned property at 508 W. 2700 S
• Consider adjourning into Closed Executive Session for legal or personnel discussions

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss changes to city engineering standards and a specific subdivision plat. These items involve requirements for public improvements and the dedication of a roadway as public right-of-way.

• Text Amendment to SCC 8.10 and Engineering Standards regarding public improvements required before building permits
• Plat Amendment for Syracuse Arts Academy Subdivision to dedicate a roadway as public right-of-way at 2211 W 3060 S

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a text amendment to create a process for zoning to revert to its prior designation if development hasn't occurred within a set time, another text amendment changing the Land Use Authority for final plat approvals, and a site plan to convert existing parking into electric vehicle charging stations at the Walmart site at 2228 W 1700 S. The meeting will take place July 21, 2026 at 6 pm in City Hall, with remote participation via Zoom.

• Public Hearing: Text Amendment to SCC Chapter 10 creating a zoning reversion process if development doesn't occur
• Public Hearing: Text Amendment to SCC Chapters 8 and 10 amending Land Use Authority for Final Plat approvals
• Public Hearing: Site Plan for converting parking to EV charging stations at Walmart, 2228 W 1700 S
• Meeting at City Hall, 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT, with Zoom option

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2026 Storm Water Management Program (Resolution R26-30). They will also consider amendments to the Town Center Overlay Zone (Ordinance 2026-15), site plan review rules (Ordinance 2026-16), and parking regulations for park-and-ride lots (Ordinance 2026-17). Additionally, the council will discuss the process for selling city-owned property at 546 W. 2525 S.

• Public hearing on Resolution R26-30 adopting the 2026 Storm Water Management Program
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-15 amending the Town Center Overlay Zone
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-17 establishing parking regulations for park-and-ride lots
• Discussion regarding the process for selling property at 546 W. 2525 S.
• Consent agenda includes Ordinance 2026-14 adopting a Single-Stream Recycling Program for multi-family communities

Redevelopment Agency

The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss the purchase of property known as 'the Paisley' and the adoption of agency bylaws.

• Authorization for Mayor Maughan to execute Real Estate Purchase Contracts for property at approximately 2500 West and 1650 South ('the Paisley')
• Proposed Resolution RDA26-02 to adopt bylaws for the Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss changes to building permit requirements and a specific land dedication. These items affect how permits are issued in subdivisions and the layout of the Syracuse Arts Academy Subdivision.

• Text Amendment: Potential adjustment to requirements for issuing building permits within a subdivision
• Plat Amendment: Minor amendment to the Syracuse Arts Academy Subdivision to dedicate land as a public right of way

Arts Council

The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet on July 1, 2026, to adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, approve budget expenditures since June 3, and address public comment. The council will discuss upcoming season events including a November 2026 performance of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," follow up on non-working website links, vote on a Jr. Show producer and director, and receive updates on a high school invoice and publicity. A work session for committee member updates and future agenda items is also scheduled.

• Vote on Jr. Show producer and director
• Discussion of upcoming season events including November 2026 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'
• Approval of budget expenditures since June 3, 2026
• Follow-up on non-working SCAC website links
• High school invoice update

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold a special business meeting to discuss and potentially take action regarding the city's response to a state-wide fireworks ban.

• Discussion and/or action regarding Syracuse City's response to State-wide fireworks ban

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will meet to review a previous exercise and plan for the 2027 Disaster Preparedness Fair. The body will also discuss the emergency information site and review committee election results.

• Review of April 18, 2026 exercise goals, RDAP process, and Everbridge registration
• Planning for 2027 Disaster Preparedness Fair including vendors, location, advertising, and parking
• Discussion of Emergency Information Site
• Election results for Chair (Scott Bohn), Vice Chair (Nolan Fluckiger), and Secretary (Micah Redmond)

City Council

The Syracuse City Council holds a work session to review and discuss several proposed policy changes. Items include a possible recycling requirement for multi-family housing, amendments to building permit issuance rules, and continued talks on a Transportation Utility Fee. The council will also hear a Victim Advocate report and consider vacating a utility easement.

• Pre-application consultation with Rick Scadden of Blox Development (15 min.)
• Proposed amendment to SMC 8.10.170 on building permit issuance practices (10 min.)
• Discussion of possible amendments to SMC Titles 4 and 10 requiring recycling programs for multi-family communities (15 min.)
• Consideration to vacate a utility easement granted by Floyd Hamblin (10 min.)
• Continued discussion of option to implement a Transportation Utility Fee (15 min.)

Planning Commission

The Syracuse Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss three potential text amendments and two specific development requests. The body is considering new requirements for recycling in multi-family housing and updates to commercial and Town Center zoning standards.

• Preliminary Plat for Syracuse Landing at approximately 1625 S 3000 W (7.568 acres)
• Conditional Use Permit for Adventure Island Preschool at approximately 1391 W 450 S
• Text amendment to require recycling at apartment/multi-family housing
• Text amendment to commercial development standards regarding the definition of 'site'
• Text amendment to the Town Center Overlay Zone

City Recorder

The City Recorder has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace the city's VoIP/Unified Communications System. The city is seeking a vendor for system design, implementation, hardware, and ongoing support.

• Request for Proposal for VoIP/Unified Communications System Replacement
• Bids due by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Redevelopment Agency

The Syracuse City Special Redevelopment Agency will hold a meeting to discuss the annual budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The session includes a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed budget resolution.

• Public hearing on Proposed Resolution RDA 26-01 adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a proposed resolution. This resolution would update and amend the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule.

• Public hearing regarding a proposed resolution to update the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider compensation increases for executive officers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

• Public hearing regarding compensation increases for executive officers

City Council

The Syracuse City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the tentative budget as the final budget for FY 2026-2027, accepting the certified tax rate, and adjusting the consolidated fee schedule. Other major items include proposed ordinances on sign/lighting regulations and adding a water use element to the general plan, as well as a consent agenda repealing hours-of-operation rules. The council will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission and approval of executive compensation increases.

• Public hearing: adopt FY 2026-2027 final budget and certified tax rate (Resolution R26-24)
• Public hearing: amend Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule (Resolution R26-25)
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-12 adding a Water Use and Conservation Element to the General Plan
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-11 amending sign and lighting regulations (SMC Section 10.45)
• Consent agenda: Proposed Ordinance 2026-13 repealing Section 4.55.20 (hours of operation)

City Council

The City Council, Redevelopment Agency (RDA), and Municipal Building Authority (MBA) will conduct public hearings to consider proposed budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Residents are invited to provide comments regarding the adoption of these budgets.

• Public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budgets

Municipal Building Authority

The Syracuse Municipal Building Authority is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution MBA 26-01, which approves the MBA's annual budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution MBA 26-01 adopting the Municipal Building Authority annual budget for FY 2026-2027

Arts Council

The Arts Council is meeting to review budget expenditures since April 8, 2026, and plan upcoming season events. The body will discuss scheduling for the orchestra, jazz band, and junior theatre programs.

• Approval of budget expenditures since April 8, 2026
• Jazz Band performance on June 5th
• Jr. Theatre Broadway Bootcamp June 8-19th 2026
• Jr. Theatre production of Willy Wonda and the Chocolate Factory in November 2026
• Heritage Days fundraiser photo booth and musical topic discussion