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The Board of Equalization will meet to vote on recommendations for exempt property for the 2026 tax year. The board will also consider recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer.

• Recommendations on Exempt Property for Tax Year 2026 (Item 26-1068)
• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer Recommendations (Item 26-1071)
• Acceptance of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes

County Council

The County Council will hear the Mayor's 2027 budget presentation and a proposal to increase ad valorem tax revenue by $39,500,000. The meeting includes a budget workshop and public hearings regarding bonds and a project area agreement.

• Proposed $39,500,000 increase in ad valorem tax revenue for new jail construction and administration
• Public hearing on the issuance of up to $375,000,000 in Transient Room Tax Revenue Bonds
• Public hearing and resolution for the First Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the North Temple Viaduct Project Area
• Approval of the 2025 TRT/TRCCA Expenditure Report
• 2027 Budget Workshop including compensation recommendations and elected office budgets

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The TRCC Board will discuss the TRCC Long-Range Plan and review 2027 Community Services and TRCC funding recommendations. The board is scheduled to vote on the 2027 budget and funding recommendations during this meeting.

• TRCC Long-Range Plan (LRP) discussion
• 2027 Community Services Budget Recommendations discussion and vote
• 2027 TRCC Funding Review and Recommendations discussion and vote

County Council

The County Council will consider funding recommendations for Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Tier I, Tier II, and Zoological programs. The body will also receive updates on county revenue and the local economy, and set a public hearing for an agreement regarding the North Temple Viaduct Project Area.

• ZAP Tier I and Zoological 2027 funding recommendations
• ZAP Tier II 2026 funding recommendations
• Veteran DMV refunds totaling $4,085.00
• Non-veteran DMV refunds totaling $848.00
• Appointment of three Deputy Constables through December 31, 2026

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will vote on requesting an extension of its deadline. The board will also review recommendations from the Assessor and Hearing Officer and consider personal property appeals.

• Request for an extension of the Board of Equalization deadline
• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations
• Personal property recommended actions

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention committee will hold a vote regarding funding. The board will also receive informational presentations on four different recreation and cultural projects.

• Funding discussion and vote
• USU Bastian Agricultural Center - Bastian Treehouse informational item
• Tracy Aviary - Indoor Bird Show Theater informational item
• Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District - Webster Center Parking Lot informational item
• Rad Canyon BMX Facilities Upgrade informational item

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers, Room N1-110, to vote on several property tax matters. Members will consider recommendations on exempt property for tax year 2026, approve Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations, and approve significant adjustments. The meeting also includes public comment and acceptance of minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting.

• Acceptance of Board of Equalization minutes for September 15, 2026 (26-998)
• Recommendations on Exempt Property for Tax Year 2026 (26-999)
• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer Recommendations (26-1006)
• Approval of Significant Adjustments (26-1005)
• Public comment period

The Board of Equalization approved recommendations for exempt property for the 2026 tax year. The board also approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations and significant adjustments.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt property recommendations for tax year 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustments (unanimous)

General

The Salt Lake County Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM to hold a public hearing and public meeting on a proposed issuance of up to $128,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The bonds would fund repairing, completing, acquiring, constructing or renovating open space, natural habitat, parks, community trails and recreational facilities under the County's charge. The bond issuance is contingent on approval by eligible voters at a special bond election to be held November 3, 2026. The agenda also includes a public meeting for arguments in favor of and against the proposed issuance.

• Public hearing on up to $128,000,000 in general obligation bonds for open space, natural habitat, parks, community trails and recreational facilities
• Public meeting for arguments in favor of and against the proposed bond issuance
• Bond issuance contingent on voter approval at a special bond election on November 3, 2026
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, Room N1-110, 2001 So. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114

County Council

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM to take up consent items and a series of budget adjustments, most of which need a vote. The largest is a $1,680,000 request from the Solid Waste Management restricted cash account for methane flare design and a fence replacement. The Council will also hear a performance audit of the county's oversight of the Discovery Gateway agreement and consider 2027 employee benefits recommendations and revisions to Human Resources Policy 4-200 on leave practices.

• Consent item 4.1: $3,850.00 purchase of real property from Mountains and Valleys Land LLC
• Consent item 4.2: acceptance of a $2,500 donation from the Camp Hope Foundation to the District Attorney's Office
• Consent item 4.3: extension of the Clark Planetarium pilot program fee adjustment until December 31, 2026
• Consent item 4.4: transfer of $10,000 from Draper City for tree planting at Wheadon Farm Regional Park
• Work session 7.5: $1,680,000 from Solid Waste Management restricted cash for $1.38 million in methane line flare design and $300,000 to replace the Module 7 fence

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Salt Lake County TRCC (Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention) committee meets Friday, October 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Room N1-120, 2001 So. State Street, Salt Lake City. The agenda lists two discussion items, both marked informational with no attachments: a Central Ninth Community Council project called "Mead Up" presented by Douglas Flagler, and a Salt Lake City Corporation project on Jordan River Trail storytelling and rest stops presented by Annie Christensen. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda. Public comment is scheduled before the discussion items.

• Discussion item 26-983: Central Ninth Community Council - Mead Up, presented by Douglas Flagler (informational, 15 minutes)
• Discussion item 26-984: Salt Lake City Corporation - Guiding the Way: Storytelling and Rest Stops on the Jordan River Trail, presented by Annie Christensen (informational, 15 minutes)
• Public comment period scheduled as item 2
• Meeting simulcast via Cisco Webex; in-person location Room N1-120, 2001 So. State Street

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers, Room N1-110, with virtual participation via Webex. The agenda mixes routine approvals (tax letters, September 15 minutes) with votes on Salt Palace renovation budget changes, a $160,000 jail Medicaid grant, 2028-29 rental rates for the Miller Arts Center, and a wildland fire code update. Informational sessions cover a jail expansion feasibility study and a Leifman recommendation update.

• Budget adjustment 26-954: cancel $19,836,599 in previously budgeted Salt Palace capital projects and redirect $11M to debt service on bonds for the renovation
• Same item also cancels $408,033 at Mountain America Expo Center, $3,930,354 in Salt Palace operating subsidy, and $5M in 2026 relief funding for clients with contracts for events after February 2027
• Budget adjustment 26-953: Sheriff's Office requests to recognize $160,000 one-time grant for a Medicaid screening and enrollment pilot for eligible jail inmates
• Item 26-945: proposed rental rates for the 2028-29 season at the Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center
• Item 26-933: final adoption of an ordinance replacing the 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code with the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code

The County Council adopted the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code and approved several budget adjustments, including redirecting funds for the Salt Palace renovation. The Council also authorized a moral obligation covenant for Transient Room Tax Revenue Bonds to improve credit ratings.

• Adopted 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment redirecting $11M to Salt Palace renovation debt service (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 grant for jail inmate Medicaid screening pilot (unanimous)
• Approved 2028-29 rental rates for Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6430 adding security to Series 2026 Transient Room Tax Revenue Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved various tax relief, exemption, and lien release letters (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

General

The Salt Lake County Executive Coordinating Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Room N2-800, 2001 So. State Street. The committee is set to vote on the August meeting minutes and on a change to HR Policy 4-200, Leave Practices. It will also receive informational updates on the county privacy program and Smart Gov Fund, TAB, HR, and a new campus. The agenda includes time for public comment.

• Vote on HR Policy 4-200 Leave Practices Policy Change (item 26-958), presented by HR Associate Director Nilsa Carter
• Vote to approve August ECC Meeting Minutes (item 26-972)
• Informational update on the Privacy Program and Smart Gov Fund (item 26-959), presented by Privacy Manager Aaron Moyes
• Informational updates with no attachments on TAB (26-960), HR (26-961), and a New Campus (26-962)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Salt Lake County Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) committee will hear informational presentations on five proposed recreation projects from Holladay, Murray, and Herriman. The committee will also discuss and vote on updates to eligibility criteria for funding. No final decisions on the projects are expected, as they are listed as informational.

• City of Holladay - Spring Lane Park (informational)
• Murray Chamber Foundation - Magic Over Murray (informational)
• Herriman City - Butterfield Arena and Event Center Phase I (informational)
• Murray City Corporation Parks - Ninja Warrior Course (informational)
• Herriman City - Southwest Athletic Complex Phase 1A+ (informational)

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The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee is meeting to review financial matters, including a financial advisor update, a potential moral obligation pledge, a jail expansion feasibility study, and the countywide debt policy. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. Public comment is open.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026 meeting
• Financial advisor update
• Potential moral obligation pledge
• Jail expansion feasibility study
• Review of countywide debt policy

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will consider several items, including a budget adjustment for a new competition pool, a special bond election resolution, and a revised fee schedule. They will also hear informational updates from UTA and housing partners. Consent items include a lease with Salt Lake Community Action Program and a land purchase from the State of Utah.

• Budget adjustment: $824,690 for South Jordan Competition Pool
• Resolution for November 3, 2026 special bond election
• Revised 2025 fee schedule for Planning and Development Services and Engineering
• Lease agreement with Salt Lake Community Action Program
• Real estate purchase from State of Utah for $320,000 (Draper access parcel)

The Council approved a resolution to conduct a local special bond election on November 3, 2026, regarding a $128 million bond for parks and open space. Additionally, the Council passed an ordinance to modernize conflict of interest disclosure requirements for county officials and employees. The Council also approved a $824,690 budget adjustment for the new South Jordan competition pool.

• Approved $128M bond election resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $824,690 budget for South Jordan competition pool (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule for Planning and Development (unanimous)
• Adopted ethics code and conflict of interest ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (unanimous)
• Approved $320,000 real estate purchase from State of Utah (unanimous)
• Approved various tax refunds and lien releases (unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Salt Lake County Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) board will discuss and vote on a request for $824,690 in annualized operating funding for the new South Jordan Competition Pool. The board will also hear informational presentations on several grant proposals, including a Millcreek master parks plan, an all-abilities playground in Riverton, a permanent public art installation in Taylorsville, and a pickleball complex in West Jordan. The meeting includes public comment and updates on upcoming TRCC meeting dates and the grant scoring timeline.

• Vote on $824,690 annualized operating funding for South Jordan Competition Pool (item 26-935)
• Millcreek Master Parks Plan presentation (item 26-925)
• Riverton Main Park All Abilities Playground presentation (item 26-926)
• Taylorsville Centennial Plaza permanent public art installation presentation (item 26-927)
• West Jordan Veteran's Memorial Park Pickleball Complex presentation (item 26-928)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider and vote on several property tax matters, including recommendations for exempt property for tax year 2026, assessor and hearing officer recommendations, and a greenbelt rollback appeal. The board will also receive an informational report on its 2025 annual activities and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Vote on exempt property recommendations for tax year 2026
• Vote on assessor and hearing officer recommendations
• Greenbelt rollback appeal for Justin K Dansie, Brent & Alyce Dansie (parcels 26-34-451-040, -041, -043) - denied
• Personal property recommended actions, including Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co., LLC stipulation
• Informational: BoE Annual 2025 Report

The Board of Equalization approved recommendations for exempt property and assessor and hearing officer actions for the 2026 tax year. The board also approved personal property recommended actions and specific greenbelt rollback appeals. An informational report on the 2025 season noted 4,374 appeals were received.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendations on exempt property for tax year 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved greenbelt rollback appeals for Justin K Dansie, Brent & Alyce Dansie (unanimous)
• Approved personal property recommended actions (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to vote on several items, including a resolution to issue up to $375 million in transient room tax revenue bonds, a budget adjustment for a new competition pool, and the transfer of Fire Station 110 to Cottonwood Heights. They will also hold a public hearing on the fire station donation and consider amendments to county codes regarding data centers and conflict of interest disclosures.

• Resolution to issue up to $375,000,000 in Transient Room Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
• Budget adjustment: $824,690 annualized operating funding for South Jordan Competition Pool
• Public hearing and resolution to transfer Fire Station 110 to Cottonwood Heights with $300,000 donation
• Resolution to initiate proceedings to amend county code to address data centers and power plants in unincorporated areas
• First reading of ordinance to modernize conflict of interest disclosure requirements

The County Council formally began proceedings to amend land use ordinances to define and potentially prohibit data centers in unincorporated areas. The Council also authorized up to $375 million in bonds for the Salt Palace Convention Center project and transferred Fire Station 110 to Cottonwood Heights.

• Initiated proceedings to amend land use code to regulate or prohibit data centers (Unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of up to $375M in Transient Room Tax Revenue Bonds for Salt Palace Convention Center (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Fire Station 110 and adjoining parcel to Cottonwood Heights City with a $300,000 maintenance donation (Unanimous)
• Approved $107,011 budget adjustment for Public Works to purchase 30 radios (Unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of surplus real property at 2563 South 300 West to South Salt Lake City (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,520 perpetual waterline discharge easement for South Salt Lake City (Unanimous)
• Increased valuation threshold for 'significant parcels' of real property from $250,000 to $500,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 unrestricted donation from Michael Grass for Clark Planetarium (Unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will consider several budget adjustments, including funding for Capitol Theater chiller replacements and a public art acquisition. The meeting also includes discussions on e-bike ordinances and a proposed donation of Fire Station 110 to Cottonwood Heights.

• $1,670,000 budget adjustment for Capitol Theater chiller replacement
• $350,000 contribution for Roy Lichtenstein sculpture acquisition
• $260,000 for dual language voter information pamphlets
• $173,894 federal grant for District Attorney's Office position
• Final adoption of ordinance establishing e-bike rules on trails

The Salt Lake County Council approved a $1,670,000 one-time allocation from the Arts & Culture Fund for Capitol Theater chiller replacement, including $270,000 for an emergency rental chiller and $1,400,000 for new chillers. It denied a $350,000 TRCC Fund contribution toward acquiring Roy Lichtenstein's 1978 bronze sculpture "Lamp" for downtown Salt Lake City, on a 4-2 roll call vote. The Council also approved a $173,894 federal grant budget adjustment for a 0.50 time-limited District Attorney's Office position and $260,000 for countywide mailing of a dual-language voter information pamphlet on the Recreation GO Bond. It gave final adoption to an e-bike ordinance for unincorporated county trails and forwarded a real estate notice ordinance to its September 15 meeting.

• Approved $1,670,000 from the Arts & Culture Fund for Capitol Theater chiller replacement ($270,000 emergency rental, $1,400,000 new chillers) (unanimous)
• Denied $350,000 TRCC Fund contribution for the Roy Lichtenstein 1978 sculpture "Lamp" in downtown Salt Lake City (failed 4-2)
• Approved $173,894 federal Office on Violence Against Women grant budget adjustment for a 0.50 time-limited FTE Multi-Disciplinary Manager (unanimous)
• Approved $260,000 one-time funding for countywide mailing of a dual-language voter information pamphlet on the Recreation GO Bond (unanimous)
• Approved final adoption of an ordinance enacting Chapter 11.33 "E-Bikes" for trails and pathways in unincorporated Salt Lake County (unanimous)
• Forwarded a real estate ordinance raising the "significant parcel" threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and dropping newspaper notice to the September 15, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Amendment No. 7 to the interlocal addressing agreement with Millcreek City (unanimous; Moreno absent)
• Set a September 15, 2026 public hearing on donating Fire Station 110 to Cottonwood Heights for Unified Fire Authority use plus a $300,000 one-time donation (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to discuss recommendations for exempt property for the 2026 tax year. Members will also review assessor recommendations and hear appeals regarding greenbelt rollbacks and personal property.

• Recommendations on Exempt Property for Tax Year 2026
• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer Recommendations
• Greenbelt BoE Rollback Appeals for Justin K Dansie and Brent & Alyce Dansie
• Personal Property Recommended Actions
• Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co., LLC - Stipulation

General

The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee will hold a public meeting on August 26, 2026, to approve previous minutes and receive updates from financial advisors. The primary substantive item is a discussion on the structure and security of TRT bonds, which will lead to a recommendation for the County Council. The agenda also includes updates on jail bond operating costs and the financial advisor RFP.

• Discussion of TRT bonds, structure, security, and recommendation to County Council
• Update on Jail Bond operating costs
• Update on Financial Advisor RFP
• Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting (Item 26-850)

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will consider consent items including the sale of surplus property at 511 West 3900 South to UDOT, a resolution for New Market Tax Credit financing for the Tenth East Senior Center, and a property exchange involving Marv Jensen Park. They will also vote on budget adjustments, including $700,000 for a new radio system at Metro Jail, and hold a first reading of an ordinance regulating e-bikes on trails in unincorporated areas.

• Sale of surplus property at 511 West 3900 South, Millcreek to UDOT
• Resolution authorizing contribution to Community Development Finance Alliance for Tenth East Senior Center financing
• Real property exchange with South Jordan City and Doug Young for Marv Jensen Park
• Budget adjustment of $700,000 for Metro Jail backup radio system replacement
• First reading of ordinance defining e-bike use on trails in unincorporated Salt Lake County

The Salt Lake County Council approved a consent agenda that included authorizing up to $6.25 million in contributions for New Market Tax Credit financing to renovate the Tenth East Senior Center, declaring surplus property and selling it to UDOT for $79,025, and approving a land exchange that conveys Marv Jensen Park to South Jordan City in exchange for the Shoreline Parcel and developer-funded improvements. The consent agenda passed 5-1, with Council Member Stringham voting no. The Council also approved several budget adjustments, including $700,000 for a new jail radio system and $39,741 for pay equity adjustments, and forwarded a new e-bike ordinance to a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda 5-1, including $6.25M for Tenth East Senior Center NMTC financing
• Approved sale of surplus property at 511 W 3900 S to UDOT for $79,025
• Approved land exchange conveying Marv Jensen Park for Shoreline Parcel and $4.63M in improvements
• Approved $700,000 budget adjustment for Metro Jail P25 radio system upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $39,741 pay equity adjustment for two Treasurer's Office employees (6-1)
• Approved $7,196 budget adjustment for library bond issuance costs (unanimous)
• Forwarded e-bike ordinance to September 1, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resource Management Plan update adding renewable energy and critical minerals chapters (unanimous)

General

The Salt Lake County Executive Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on an amendment to the Real Property Ordinance, which may affect how county real estate is managed or sold. The committee will also approve minutes from the May meeting and receive informational updates on the privacy program, Smart Gov. Fund, technology, human resources, and the new county campus.

• Vote on Real Property Ordinance Amendment (26-845)
• Approval of May Executive Coordinating Committee meeting minutes (26-846)
• Informational update on Privacy Program and Smart Gov. Fund (26-840)
• Informational update on TAB (Technology Advisory Board?) (26-841)
• Informational update on HR (26-842) and New Campus (26-843)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) Board will discuss and vote on a funding request for a public art collaboration with the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and the State of Utah. The agenda also includes informational presentations on the Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center, the TRCC Support Program, software training, and updates on awarded grants.

• Funding request for public art collaboration with University of Utah (vote needed)
• Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center presentation
• TRCC Support Program project application overview
• Submittable software training
• Update on awarded grants

The August 21, 2026, TRCC meeting consisted of informational presentations and discussions. No votes or official actions were recorded in the provided draft minutes.

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a work session and consider several items, including a budget adjustment for a youth violence prevention program, a property exchange for a Shoreline Trail trailhead, an ordinance updating the county's resource management plan, a resolution on water-intensive development, and an amended resolution to hold a bond election for up to $128 million for parks and trails. Public comment and a public hearing on the property transfer are also scheduled.

• Budget adjustment to recognize $140,000 for Youth Violence Prevention Project, funding a coordinator in Salt Lake County with two more in Weber and Utah Counties
• Public hearing on proposed property transfer for Shoreline Trail trailhead
• Resolution authorizing real property exchange with South Jordan City and Doug Young for Marv Jensen Park in exchange for trailhead park property
• First reading of ordinance adopting Unincorporated Salt Lake County Resource Management Plan Update
• Resolution declaring policy on water-intensive industrial development and regional water resource protection

The Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution amending a prior bond resolution to hold a November 3, 2026, special election on issuing up to $128 million in general obligation bonds for open space, parks, trails, and recreation facilities. The council also approved a real property exchange conveying Marv Jensen Park to South Jordan City in exchange for a trailhead parcel and developer-funded improvements. A resolution declaring policy on water-intensive industrial development was amended to direct staff to prepare a 180-day moratorium on data center approvals, which passed after an earlier, broader version failed 4-4.

• Approved $128M general obligation bond election resolution (7-1)
• Approved real property exchange: Marv Jensen Park for Shoreline trailhead parcel (unanimous)
• Adopted water policy resolution with 180-day data center moratorium directive (unanimous)
• Failed broader water resolution with moratorium on data centers and power plants (4-4)
• Approved $140,000 budget adjustment for Youth Violence Prevention Project (unanimous)
• Forwarded Resource Management Plan amendment ordinance to Aug. 25 meeting (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior legislative intent on TRCC funding for recreation projects (7-1)
• Approved Aug. 4, 2026, council minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will consider several budget adjustments, including a $356,835 increase in insurance spending authority for the District Attorney's office and a $337,659 allocation from asset forfeiture funds for operational expenses. They will also discuss an informational update on jail capacity and population, and vote on adopting the county's Integrated Watershed Plan. Consent items include a council appointment and a donation acceptance.

• Budget adjustment: $356,835 for Midvale property and cyber insurance policy increase
• Budget adjustment: $337,659 from asset forfeiture funds for DA operational expenses
• Budget adjustment: $206,203 transfer for Youth Services Administration Reception Remodel
• Resolution adopting the Salt Lake County Integrated Watershed Plan
• Reappointment of Jamie Cross to Council for Aging and Adult Services

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted the 2025 Integrated Watershed Plan to guide water quality efforts over the next decade. Additionally, the Council approved two budget adjustments for the District Attorney's Office, totaling $694,494 for insurance premiums and operational expenses, despite opposition from Council Member Moreno. The Council also approved a transfer of funds for a Youth Services facility remodel.

• Adopted Salt Lake County Integrated Watershed Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $356,835 in insurance spending for District Attorney (7-1)
• Approved $337,659 in asset forfeiture funds for District Attorney (7-1)
• Approved $206,203 transfer for Youth Services reception remodel (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including board reappointments (unanimous)
• Approved tax lien releases (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will meet to vote on a $100 million general obligation bond for parks and open space projects and a $200,000 landfill water well overhaul. They will also discuss a zoning code update, accept donations totaling $1.925 million, and consider interlocal agreements with Utah State University funded by opioid settlement money.

• Vote on $100M general obligation bond for parks, trails, and open space projects
• Vote on $200K landfill water well overhaul from restricted capital fund
• $975K and $950K agreements with Utah State University for student resilience programs
• Consideration of perpetual easement for UTA Kearns bus stop project
• Initiation of comprehensive update to Salt Lake County Zoning Code Chapter 19

The Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution to hold a Nov. 3, 2026, bond election for up to $100 million in general obligation bonds for parks, trails, and recreation facilities. The vote was 8-1, with Council Member Johnson dissenting. The Council also approved a $200,000 landfill water well overhaul and a $99,600 federal grant for senior transportation, and adopted a legislative intent to explore funding options for West Jordan City's recreation center.

• Approved $100M general obligation bond election resolution for Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (8-1)
• Approved $200,000 budget adjustment for landfill water well overhaul (unanimous)
• Approved $99,600 federal grant for Rides for Wellness senior program (unanimous)
• Approved $6,025 sale of perpetual easement to UTA for Kearns bus stop (consent)
• Approved $975,000 CREST and $950,000 SBIRT interlocal agreements with USU (consent)
• Adopted legislative intent to explore TRCC funding for West Jordan recreation center (5-4)
• Approved consent agenda including telescope donation to Clark Planetarium (unanimous)
• Approved tax relief letters and ethics disclosures (unanimous)