Syracuse public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet to discuss planning for an emergency preparedness exercise scheduled for April 26, 2025, including running district routes and inviting district representatives. The committee will also cover a Ham radio technician course, city code enforcement for snow removal and yard care, and appointments for 2025. Routine items include reviewing meeting minutes and welcoming visitors.
- Planning for April 26, 2025 disaster exercise: run district routes, count buildings, prep Everbridge flyer
- Call for additional 2025 exercise ideas (email syracuse.ercnet@gmail.com)
- Ham Radio Technician Course discussion
- Syracuse City code enforcement on snow removal, weeds, and yard care (contact 801-825-1477 ext. 7)
- DPC positions and assignments for 2025
Redevelopment Agency
The Syracuse Redevelopment Agency will hold a business meeting on October 8, 2024, to consider authorizing a reimbursement agreement with Heritage Lane Commercial Plaza for funding multi-tenant signage at 1747 S. Heritage Lane. No dollar amount is specified in the agenda. The meeting will follow the City Council business meeting at City Hall.
- Consider authorization of Reimbursement Agreement between RDA and Heritage Lane Commercial Plaza for funding of multi-tenant signage at approximately 1747 S. Heritage Lane
Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council will hold a regular meeting on October 2, 2024, at 8 PM in the municipal building. The council will discuss and vote on the 2025 budget and ticket pricing, and review upcoming season events and fundraisers. Public comment is invited.
- Vote on 2025 Budget discussion
- Vote on Ticket Pricing
- Discussion of upcoming 2024-2025 season events (Orchestra, Jazz Band, Jr. Theatre, Theatre)
- Bingo fundraiser on October 23, 2024
- Approval of budget expenditures since September 3, 2024
Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet to discuss and vote on the 2025 budget and elect officers for 2025. They will also review upcoming season events including orchestra, jazz band, theatre productions, and a bingo fundraiser. Public comment is invited.
- Discussion and vote on 2025 budget
- Election of 2025 officers
- Upcoming season events: Orchestra (Oct 7, Dec 2), Jazz Band (Sept 11 'Stars, Stripes & Swing'), Jr. Theatre ('Finding Nemo Jr.' Nov 7-9), Theatre ('Addams Family' July 2025)
- Bingo fundraiser (Scare-a-cuse Bingo, date tentative Oct 23)
- Approval of budget spending since August 8, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will meet to discuss planning for the October 3, 2024 Public Safety Jamboree, review HAM radio technician and general course offerings, and call for ideas for 2025 exercises. The committee will also review meeting minutes and social media articles.
- Review of Public Safety Jamboree needs, announcements, and assignments for October 3, 2024
- HAM Radio Technician Course report
- HAM Radio General Course tentative dates: October 12, 19, 26, 2024
- Call for 2025 exercise ideas and planning (email syracuse.ercnet@gmail.com)
- CERT needs/interest assessment with district and area leaders
Redevelopment Agency
The Syracuse Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to consider the West Davis Corridor Gateway Community Reinvestment Area Plan and Project Area Budget. The plan would use up to $25,825,716 in property tax revenue from new development to support an $8.0 million bond for infrastructure and housing. The hearing is to receive public comment on whether the plan should be revised, approved, or rejected; no final decision will be made at the hearing itself.
- Proposed $25,825,716 tax increment cap to fund $8.0 million non-investment grade bond with 1.5x debt service coverage
- Tax increment from Syracuse City ($4,371,743), Davis County ($3,851,357), Davis School District ($15,656,825), North Davis Sewer District ($1,196,636), Davis Mosquito Abatement District ($246,366), Weber Basin Water Conservancy District ($502,788)
- Project area located near 3000 West and 1700 South (Antelope Drive/SR 127)
- Funds to be used for mandatory housing allocation, infrastructure, administrative expenses, and other authorized expenditures
- Plan and budget available for inspection at City offices (1979 West 1900 South) and online at syracuseut.gov
Redevelopment Agency
The Syracuse Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve the Syracuse WDC Gateway Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Project Area Plan and Budget. The board will also vote on six resolutions authorizing interlocal agreements with Davis County, Davis School District, and other local districts to divert property tax revenues to the CRA.
- Public hearing on Resolution RDA24-03 approving the Gateway CRA Project Area Plan and Budget
- Proposed Resolution RDA24-04 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Davis County for property tax diversion
- Proposed Resolution RDA24-05 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Davis School District
- Proposed Resolution RDA24-06 with Mosquito Abatement District – Davis
- Proposed Resolution RDA24-09 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Syracuse City itself
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will discuss planning for the October 3, 2024, Public Safety Jamboree. The committee is also coordinating a needs assessment for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and seeking ideas for 2025 exercises. Additionally, members will review upcoming ham radio course dates and heat emergency information.
- Planning for the October 3, 2024, Public Safety Jamboree
- Conducting a needs assessment for Syracuse CERT
- Identifying a location for Ham Radio Courses in August and September
- Reviewing social media articles regarding August heat emergencies
- Call for 2025 disaster exercise ideas
Redevelopment Agency
The Syracuse Redevelopment Agency is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024-2025 annual budget. The agency will also consider authorizing a Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan for the area near 3000 West and Antelope Drive.
- Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 annual budget (Resolution RDA 24-01)
- Authorization of a Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan near 3000 West and Antelope Drive (Resolution RDA24-02)
Municipal Building Authority
The Syracuse Municipal Building Authority will hold a public hearing regarding its annual budget. The meeting focuses on proposed Resolution MBA 24-01 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
- Public hearing for Proposed Resolution MBA 24-01 adopting the FY 2023-2024 annual budget
Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council will meet to approve budget expenditures incurred since May 8, 2024. The council will also discuss updates regarding the 2023-2024 season, including Jr. Theatre summer camp and upcoming theatre productions.
- Approval of budget expenditures since May 8, 2024
- Review of 2023-2024 SCAC upcoming season events
- Jr. Theatre Summer Camp update
- Bingo Night prize update
- UDOT/Storage update
Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and budget expenditures, and to discuss upcoming events including the Kurt Bestor concert and Jr. Theatre summer camp. The council will also discuss and vote on the 2025 summer show, and hear public comments.
- Approve budget expenditures since April 3, 2024
- Discuss 2023-2024 season events: Kurt Bestor (May 20), Jazz Band (June 6, 22), Jr. Theatre Broadway Bootcamp (June 17-21), Theatre Newsies (July 18-22), Bingo Night (June 19)
- Jr. Theatre Summer Camp update
- Kurt Bestor Concert update
- 2025 Summer Show discussion and vote
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to review and debrief the April 21, 2024 City RDAP exercise, discuss data from reporting districts, and plan for the 2025 exercise. They will also discuss by-laws, mission statement, and committee responsibilities, and report results to the City Council on May 14.
- Review and debrief the 4/21/24 City RDAP Exercise
- Publish exercise data to the District and City Council
- Call for 2025 exercise ideas and planning
- DPC to report RDAP results to City Council on May 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. at City Hall
- Discuss Syracuse PD EOC and Library for training events
Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and budget expenditures, and to discuss upcoming season events including the Kurt Bestor concert, Jr. Theatre summer camp, and Newsies auditions. They will also vote on the 2025 summer musical and receive public comment.
- Approve budget expenditures since March 6, 2024
- 2023-2024 season events: Kurt Bestor concert May 20, Jazz Band June 6/22, Jr. Theatre Broadway Bootcamp June 17-21, Newsies July 18-22, Bingo Night June 19
- Jr. Theatre summer camp update
- Kurt Bestor concert update
- Vote on 2025 summer musical
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to review the May 2024 Syracuse Connection Magazine article on gardening by Scott Bohn, discuss committee appointments, and update action items including planning a city exercise after the Great Shake Out, communications logistics, and drafting bylaws and mission statement.
- Review May 2024 Connection Magazine gardening article by Scott Bohn
- Committee appointments
- Action item: Mr. Bohn to have agenda for City Exercise (2 days after Great Shake Out)
- Mr. Redmond to discuss communications logistics (HAM, CELL, FRS)
- Mrs. Behm and Mr. Savage to discuss bylaws, mission statement, responsibilities
Redevelopment Agency
The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider authorizing the administration to execute two reimbursement agreements for flex/industrial projects. The first is with Syracuse Flex, LLC near State Road 193 and 1000 West, and the second is with Trico Holdings, L.C. near Antelope Drive and Bluff Ridge Road. The meeting follows the City Council business meeting and includes agenda adoption and adjournment.
- Authorize reimbursement agreement with Syracuse Flex, LLC for flex/industrial project near SR 193 and 1000 West
- Authorize reimbursement agreement with Trico Holdings, L.C. for flex/industrial project near Antelope Drive and Bluff Ridge Road
Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, minutes, and budget expenditures. The main discussion items are the upcoming 2023-2024 season events, a summer camp update, and planning for the Kurt Bestor concert, including graphics and advertising. The council will also discuss a participation fee for the summer musical and other publicity and storage updates.
- Approve budget expenditures since February 7, 2024
- 2023-2024 season events: Orchestra (Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, March 11; Kurt Bestor, May 20), Jazz Band (North Ogden Summer Jazz Festival, June 6; Syracuse Heritage Days, June 22), Jr. Theatre (Broadway Bootcamp, June 17-21; Finding Nemo Jr. next season), Theatre (Newsies, July 18-22)
- Fundraiser: ShamRockin' Bingo Night, March 13, 2024
- Discussion of participation fee for summer musical
- Kurt Bestor Concert discussion - graphics, advertising
Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council is meeting to handle routine business and discuss upcoming 2023-2024 season events, including an orchestra performance, jazz band appearances, and theatre productions. Members will also vote on an orchestra guest artist, discuss a possible summer camp, and review fundraisers and storage needs.
- Vote on orchestra guest artist for May 20, 2024 performance
- Discussion of possible summer camp
- Upcoming events: Newsies theatre production July 18-22, 2024; Broadway Bootcamp; Finding Nemo Jr.
- Fundraiser follow-up, including possible Bingo Night
- Approve budget expenditures since January 3, 2024