Salt Lake County public meetings in 2021

Debt Review Committee

The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 8, 2021, and to discuss updates from its financial advisor and a refunding analysis. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting is open to the public and may be closed only for reasons allowed by statute.

• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting (21-1427)
• Financial Advisor Update (21-1428)
• Refunding Analysis Update (21-1429)

The Debt Review Committee voted unanimously to calendar refunding for the Series 2015B General Obligation bond and the Series 2014 Sales Tax Revenue bond, with a Parameters Resolution to be placed on the January 4, 2022 Council agenda. The motion included a caveat that Zions Public Finance would provide par amount information, allowing the committee to reconsider. The committee also discussed but did not decide on cash defeasance for the Series 2012A Sales Tax Revenue bond, deferring that discussion to a future meeting.

• Approved motion to calendar refunding for Series 2015B GO bond and Series 2014 Sales Tax Revenue bond (unanimous)
• Directed Parameters Resolution be placed on January 4, 2022 Council agenda (unanimous)
• Included caveat for Zions to provide par amount info before proceeding (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on cash defeasance for Series 2012A bond to next meeting

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified the fifteenth extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, keeping it in effect until January 11, 2022, to seek federal reimbursement and continue mass vaccination efforts. The council also ratified several budget adjustments, including a $110,000 IT equipment refresh and a $16,500 District Attorney bonus plan. Consent items were ratified, including a $60,000 land sale to Pinwheel, LLC, a $1 million Millcreek conservation partnership, and a low-cost lease to Green Urban Lunchbox. The meeting was largely procedural, with most actions ratified from prior work sessions.

• Ratified 15th extension of COVID-19 public health emergency (8-1)
• Ratified $110,000 IT equipment refresh budget shift (unanimous)
• Ratified $16,500 DA bonus plan budget shift (unanimous)
• Ratified $60,000 land sale to Pinwheel, LLC (consent)
• Ratified $1M Millcreek conservation easement interlocal (consent)
• Ratified low-cost lease to Green Urban Lunchbox (consent)
• Ratified South Jordan Rec Center interlocal amendment (consent)
• Approved assessor/auditor tax letters (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council work session forwarded several items to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including a 15th extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency (approved 8-1, with Council Member Theodore voting nay), two budget adjustments (IT equipment refresh and District Attorney incentive plan), and the appointment of Sharon Roux as Human Resources Director. The council also approved the 2022 ZAP Tier I funding recommendations and a consent agenda with items like a Taylorsville park renovation agreement and a land purchase with Pinwheel, LLC. Informational presentations covered COVID-19 updates, a vaccine incentive report, a trails master plan, and a Tracy Aviary expansion proposal.

• Approved 15th extension of COVID-19 public health emergency (8-1, Theodore nay)
• Approved $110,000 IT equipment refresh budget shift (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 District Attorney incentive plan budget shift (unanimous)
• Approved Sharon Roux as Human Resources Director (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 ZAP Tier I funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Taylorsville park renovation and Pinwheel land purchase (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of Dec 21 and Dec 28 work sessions (unanimous)
• Approved Nov 23 work session minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization unanimously approved the minutes from December 7, 2021, and accepted the Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for 33 property tax appeals, including one withdrawal and one stipulation. The board also approved a significant adjustment for Stonebridge Holdings I, LLC, reducing the assessed value of a property from $32,725,800 to $13,704,700, a 58% change. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved BoE minutes for December 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for 33 appeals (unanimous)
• Approved BoE appeal with tax relief (S-1 stipulation, count 1) (unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustment for Stonebridge Holdings I, LLC, reducing value by $19,021,100 (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council voted unanimously to formally initiate proceedings to amend the county code to eliminate mineral extraction and processing as a conditional use and explicitly prohibit it in Forestry and Recreation zones. The proposed ordinance was referred to the planning commission for review and public comment. Legal counsel noted existing operations would likely be grandfathered under nonconforming-use rules.

• Referred proposed mineral extraction ordinance to planning commission (unanimous)

Municipal Building Authority

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 50, adopting the FY2022 annual budget and approving year-end adjustments to the 2021 budget. The board also approved the minutes from the August 31, 2021 meeting and opened and closed a public hearing with no public comments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 50 adopting FY2022 budget and 2021 adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 31, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing with no comments (unanimous)

County Council

The Council ratified an interlocal agreement providing notice of Salt Lake County's withdrawal from the Central Wasatch Commission effective June 30, 2022, and funding to the Commission. The vote was 5-4, with Council Members Stringham, Winder Newton, Granato, DeBry, and Theodore in favor, and Snelgrove, Bradley, Bradshaw, and Alvord against. The Council also unanimously ratified several other work session actions, including school district redistricting maps, budget adjustments, and an ordinance allowing outdoor weddings as a conditional use in Forestry and Recreation zones. All consent agenda items and tax letters were approved unanimously.

• Ratified Resolution No. 5921 approving interlocal agreement for withdrawal from Central Wasatch Commission (5-4 vote).
• Ratified Resolution No. 5920 adopting redistricting plans for four school districts (unanimous).
• Ratified ordinance amending code to allow outdoor weddings as conditional use in FR zones (unanimous).
• Ratified budget adjustments and other related budget items (unanimous).
• Ratified letters to Governor for water conservancy district appointments (unanimous).
• Ratified consent agenda including contributions, donations, and appointments (unanimous).
• Approved tax letters for refunds, abatements, and exemptions (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous).

County Council

The Council unanimously adopted the final FY2022 budget (Resolution No. 5922), totaling $1.65 billion in appropriations, including $197 million in ARPA funds. The motion also removed two Council Auditor positions, eliminating $132,429 in pay and benefits. The public hearing was opened and closed unanimously, with residents urging support for affordable housing and childcare.

• Adopted the FY2022 final budget (Resolution No. 5922) with $1.65 billion in appropriations, including $197 million in ARPA funds.
• Approved the budget motion that removed two Council Auditor positions, eliminating $132,429 in pay and benefits.
• Opened the public hearing by unanimous vote.
• Closed the public hearing by unanimous vote.

Council Work Session

The Council voted 5-4 to fund the Central Wasatch Commission $100,000 and place $100,000 in the Open Space Fund, with a 90-day withdrawal date, forwarding the item for ratification. It also approved year-end budget adjustments, including removing two Council Audit FTE positions and $132,429 in pay/benefits, and approved a $2.9 million vaccine incentive distribution. Several items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including school district redistricting maps and water district appointment letters.

• Approved $100K to Central Wasatch Commission, $100K to Open Space Fund, 90-day withdrawal (5-4)
• Removed two Council Audit FTE positions and $132,429 in pay/benefits (unanimous)
• Approved $2.9M vaccine incentive budget adjustment (8-0-1)
• Approved year-end budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Forwarded school district redistricting maps for ratification (unanimous)
• Forwarded water district appointment letters for ratification (unanimous)
• Forwarded pay-for-performance legislative intent for ratification (unanimous)
• Forwarded wedding/reception ordinance to Planning Commissions (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization unanimously approved the Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for 176 property tax appeals, including withdrawals, adjustments, dismissals, and denials. The board also approved three significant property value adjustments, new exemption applications, a greenbelt rollback correction, and rejected a settlement offer from Walmart Corporation in closed session.

• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations for 176 BoE appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 3 significant adjustments: West Valley Office Holdings ($14.6M decrease), BWF Stay SV Property ($4.6M increase), University of Utah Research Foundation ($28.8M increase) (unanimous)
• Approved new exemption applications: 2 granted, 2 denied (unanimous)
• Approved greenbelt rollback clerical correction for Butterfield, Shirley, LTD & Scenic Development (unanimous)
• Rejected Walmart Corporation settlement offer after closed session (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake County held a public hearing and unanimously approved its FY2022 annual budget via Resolution No. 148. No public comments were made. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with minutes approved and adjournment at 6:33 PM.

• Approved FY2022 annual budget (Resolution No. 148) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on budget (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will hold public hearings on December 7 for the 2022 recommended budget, including compensation adjustments for county employees and elected officials, and adjustments to the 2021 budget. The council will also set a December 14 hearing on the disposal of about 124.52 acres of county-owned parcels in South Jordan, and ratify actions from work sessions, including a resolution approving an interlocal agreement for up to $20 million in bonds for infrastructure. The November 30 council meeting is cancelled.

• Public hearing Dec. 7 on 2022 budget and 2021 budget adjustments
• Set Dec. 14 hearing on disposal of 124.52 acres in South Jordan (multiple parcels near 2200 West, Redwood Road)
• Ratify resolution for interlocal agreement authorizing up to $20,000,000 in bonds for infrastructure
• Ratify 14th extension of COVID-19 public health emergency
• Fee waivers for Chabad Lubavitch menorah lighting and Utah Avalanche Center pavilion use

The Salt Lake County Council ratified Resolution No. 5915, extending the COVID-19 public health emergency until December 14, 2021, to continue seeking federal reimbursement and organizing mass vaccination efforts. The Council also ratified an interlocal agreement allowing the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District to issue up to $20,000,000 in bonds for infrastructure, and published the recommended final 2022 budget for public display with a hearing set for December 7, 2021. All other agenda items, including public hearing notices, easements, fee waivers, and tax letters, were approved or ratified as presented.

• Ratified Resolution No. 5915 extending the COVID-19 public health emergency until December 14, 2021 (7 ayes, 2 nays).
• Ratified Resolution No. 5916 approving an interlocal agreement for the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District to issue up to $20,000,000 in infrastructure bonds.
• Ratified Resolution No. 5917 publishing the recommended final 2022 budget and setting a public hearing for December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
• Approved notice of public hearings for the 2022 budget and related budgets on December 7, 2021.
• Set a public hearing for December 14, 2021 to receive comment on the disposal of approximately 124.52 acres of county-owned property in South Jordan.
• Approved cancellation of the November 30, 2021 County Council meeting.
• Ratified consent items including four perpetual easements to Rocky Mountain Power, fee waivers for Chabad Lubavitch of Utah and Utah Avalanche Center, and a donation bin agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
• Approved tax relief letters, change in ownership letters, and a deferral letter as presented.

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider and likely approve a batch of property tax appeal recommendations, including 49 assessor recommendations, stipulations, withdrawals, and dismissals, as well as two significant adjustments to property values. The board will also review new applications for property tax exemptions and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of 49 assessor and hearing officer recommendations, including stipulations, withdrawals, and dismissals
• Significant adjustment: Richard N Reese Family LLC, 1811 W 1700 S, value reduced from $4,277,900 to $3,050,000 (29% change)
• Significant adjustment: Sage Valley Construction LLC, 1854 W 4100 S, value reduced from $5,749,900 to $1,102,900 (81% change)
• Approval of 5 new property tax exemption applications
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved the November 16, 2021 minutes. It approved 49 assessor and hearing officer recommendations, including one stipulation, one withdrawal, and one dismissal. It also approved two significant property value adjustments, including a $4,647,000 reduction for Sage Valley Construction, LLC. Five new exemption applications were approved as listed.

• Approved minutes from November 16, 2021
• Approved 49 assessor and hearing officer recommendations (C-28, S-11, W-6, J-4)
• Approved significant adjustment for Richard N Reese Family, LLC: value reduced from $4,277,900 to $3,050,000
• Approved significant adjustment for Sage Valley Construction, LLC: value reduced from $5,749,900 to $1,102,900
• Approved 5 new exemption applications as listed

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved a $77,000 budget adjustment for the Magna Main Street project, covering a parcel acquisition and additional activities. It also approved a $1.83 million 2022 RDA budget, up from an earlier $1.36 million estimate, to fund increased activity on Magna Main Street. A public hearing on the 2022 budget was scheduled for December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM. A possible closed session to discuss real estate was listed but no action is recorded.

• Approved $77,000 budget adjustment for Magna Main Street project (parcel acquisition and additional activities) — unanimous
• Approved 2022 RDA budget of $1.83 million, up from $1.36 million initial estimate — unanimous
• Scheduled 2022 RDA budget public hearing for December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM — unanimous

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2022, including tax revenues, appropriations, personnel allocations, and compensation adjustments. The resolution also approves adjustments to the FY2021 budget, appropriates federal ARPA funds, and provides monetary assistance to nonprofit entities. This is the primary substantive item on the agenda.

• Adoption of FY2022 final budget for all county offices, departments, and agencies
• Approval of compensation adjustments for county employees and elected officials
• Appropriation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA)
• Approval of fee changes reflected in revenue totals
• Adoption of year-end adjustments to FY2021 budget

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission voted unanimously to forward the Jordan School District's final map to the County Council with a recommendation for adoption. It also voted unanimously to forward the Canyons School District's recommended map, allowing the Clerk's and Surveyor's offices to adjust boundaries as needed to avoid dividing houses. The commission approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.
• Approved forwarding the Jordan School District's final map to the County Council with a recommendation for adoption (unanimous).
• Approved forwarding the Canyons School District's map to the County Council with a recommendation for adoption (unanimous).
• Approved allowing the Clerk's and Surveyor's offices to align school district maps as necessary to avoid dividing houses (unanimous).

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider assessor and hearing officer recommendations on property tax appeals, including stipulations and dismissals, and vote on significant adjustments to property values. The board will also review new applications for property tax exemptions. The meeting includes a possible closed session to discuss commercial information.

• Approval of 80 assessor and hearing officer recommendations, including stipulations, withdrawals, and dismissals
• Significant adjustment: Vertical Sales Force, LLC, 145 W 7200 S, value reduced from $9,847,700 to $6,935,000 (30% change)
• Significant adjustment: IOP, LC, 344 W 13800 S, value reduced from $44,334,500 to $33,084,700 (25% change)
• Approval of 8 new property tax exemption applications
• Possible closed session under Utah Code 59-1-404

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved all agenda items unanimously, including the minutes from November 2, 2021, and the assessor and hearing officer recommendations for 80 cases. They also approved two significant property value adjustments and eight new exemption applications, with one exemption denied.

• Approved BoE minutes for November 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations for 80 cases (unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustment for Vertical Sales Force, LLC at 145 W 7200 S, value reduced from $9,847,700 to $6,935,000 (unanimous)
• Approved significant adjustment for IOP, LC at 344 W 13800 S, value reduced from $44,334,500 to $33,084,700 (unanimous)
• Approved 7 new exemption applications, denied 1 (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed resolution to reapportion council districts and adopt new boundary maps, and budget workshops for multiple county departments. The council will also receive updates on the county's COVID-19 response and a report on proposed hires and reclassifications. The meeting is informational and for discussion, with no final actions expected.

• Resolution to reapportion Salt Lake County Council districts and adopt new boundary map (Map A, Maps 1-3)
• Budget workshops for District Attorney, Human Services, Health Department, Aging & Youth Services, Behavioral Health, and other departments
• Update on Salt Lake County's coordinated COVID-19 response
• Proposed hire and weekly reclassification report
• Notice of cancellation of November 30, 2021 Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council voted to adopt Map #2 for the new council district boundaries, forwarding it to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The council also approved several 2022 budgets, including the District Attorney's Office, Human Services, Office of Regional Development, Emergency Management, Solid Waste Management, and a new performance pay plan. A motion to adopt Map #3 failed 6-3.

• Adopted Map #2 for council redistricting, forwarded for ratification (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt Map #3 for redistricting failed (6-3)
• Approved District Attorney's 2022 budget as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services Department 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Office of Regional Development budget with changes (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management budget (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Management budget (unanimous)
• Approved legislative intent for pay-for-performance plan (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to ratify a resolution that reapportions council districts and adopts a new map of boundaries, following a work session discussion. The agenda also includes cancellation of the November 30 meeting, approval of tax letters and DMV refunds, a disclosure statement, and approval of prior minutes. Most items are routine or procedural, with the redistricting map being the most consequential action.

• Ratification of redistricting resolution and adoption of new council district map (21-1324)
• Cancellation of November 30, 2021 County Council meeting (21-1325)
• Auditor tax letters: property valuation changes for multiple properties (21-1320)
• DMV registration refunds: $110.00 and $226.00 (21-1321)
• Disclosure statement for Joseph Genda, Utah Refugee Services Board member (21-1317)

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution reapportioning its six council districts and adopting a new map of boundaries, based on the 2020 census and a recommendation from the Redistricting Commission. The council also approved several routine items, including cancellation of the November 30 meeting, tax letters, DMV refunds, a disclosure statement, and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 5914 reapportioning council districts and adopting new boundary map (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of the November 30, 2021 County Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved nine auditor tax letters adjusting property valuations (unanimous)
• Approved two DMV registration refunds totaling $336 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Mayor's Office disclosure statement for Joseph Genda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 2, 2021 Council meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1888, updating flood hazard maps to incorporate the November 19, 2021 FEMA Flood Insurance Study and maps. It also unanimously passed Resolution No. 5912, declaring 156.82 acres in South Jordan (Bingham Creek Regional Park) available for disposition, and Resolution No. 5913, setting the jail's maximum operational capacity at 2,165 inmates. The council approved an Assessor's tax letter to reduce 2020 property tax for two parcels and approved the October 26, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1888 updating flood hazard maps to incorporate FEMA's November 19, 2021 study (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5912 declaring Bingham Creek Regional Park property (156.82 acres) available for disposition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 5913 setting jail maximum operational capacity at 2,165 (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's tax letter to reduce 2020 general property tax for two parcels (unanimous)
• Approved October 26, 2021 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session on November 9, 2021, discussing the proposed 2022 budget for the Sheriff's Office, Visit Salt Lake, and the Mayor's Administration. The Council approved the Sheriff's budget as proposed, including a sworn compensation structure adjustment and additional funding for a search and rescue trailer, but excluded a new FTE Lieutenant position for future consideration. The Council also approved the Unified Police Department (UPD) contract increase for the remainder of FY2021 and FY2022 through June, with Chair DeBry abstaining. Budgets for Visit Salt Lake and the Mayor's Administration were approved with various items placed on a list for future discussion.

• Approved Sheriff's 2022 budget as proposed, including sworn compensation adjustment and search and rescue trailer funding (unanimous)
• Approved UPD contract increase for remainder of FY2021 and FY2022 through June (7-1, DeBry abstained)
• Approved Visit Salt Lake budget as recommended, adding $150,000 for Sundance, $50,000 for golf tournament, $50,000 for sports events to list, and removing $40,000 for Tour of Utah (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's Administration, Financial Administration, and Human Resources budgets as proposed, with exceptions listed for future discussion (unanimous)
• Adopted legislative intent to direct fiscal staff to explore moving building security into individual portfolios (5-4)
• Adopted legislative intent to ask UPD Board to review mental health unit contribution and funding (unanimous)
• Withdrew legislative intent on countywide services review; to be brought back in one week
• Withdrew legislative intent on changing canyon contract from interlocal agreement to contract

Debt Review Committee

The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee approved the September 29, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. It also voted unanimously to proceed with a sensitivity analysis on the value of a call option related to a refunding analysis. The committee took no action on establishing a $5-10 million reserve fund or on substituting ARPA funds for 2021 public safety expenses, instead holding both for future discussion. The next meeting was rescheduled from December 29 to December 15.

• Approved September 29, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sensitivity analysis on call option value (unanimous)
• Held reserve fund discussion for future meeting
• Held ARPA substitution discussion for future meeting
• Rescheduled next meeting to December 15

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission is meeting electronically to discuss updates from school districts, a proposed letter to the County Council regarding map rankings, and a report on updates to the Council. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. This is a working session focused on refining redistricting recommendations.

• Public comment via Webex, limited to 3 minutes per person
• Approval of October 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of school district updates
• Proposed letter to County Council re: map rankings
• Report on updates to County Council

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission unanimously approved forwarding the Salt Lake City School District map and the Jordan School District 'Blue' map to the Salt Lake County Council with a recommendation to approve. The commission also approved a letter to the County Council containing three ranked recommendations for county council district boundaries, with Map No. 1 as the primary recommendation. The letter notes challenges faced by the commission, including delayed census data and potential gerrymandering concerns.

• Approved forwarding Salt Lake City School District map to County Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Jordan School District 'Blue' map to County Council (unanimous)
• Approved letter to County Council with ranked map recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted an ordinance creating Chapter 19.15 of the County Code to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones, with regulations on size, parking, owner occupancy, and a prohibition on short-term rentals. The Council also adopted an ordinance providing exemptions from any County COVID-19 vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious reasons, with a sunset date of December 31, 2024. Both ordinances passed with unanimous votes, except the vaccine exemption ordinance passed 7-2.

• Adopted ADU ordinance (Ordinance No. 1886) unanimously
• Adopted COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance (Ordinance No. 1887) 7-2
• Approved interlocal agreement with Millcreek CRA for Woodland Avenue reinvestment area (Resolution No. 5910) unanimously
• Approved issuance of up to $50M in bonds for SLCC student housing (Resolution No. 5911) unanimously
• Approved auditor tax letters for property valuation changes unanimously
• Approved tax relief letters, deferral application, and exemption requests unanimously
• Approved DMV registration refunds unanimously
• Approved minutes for October 19 and 21, 2021 meetings unanimously

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session on November 2, 2021, and approved the Administrative Services and Community Services budgets as proposed, with exceptions for certain ARPA and other items to be considered later. The Council also voted to forward all ARPA funding requests to the first meeting in January, except those the Mayor deems necessary for the current budget cycle. No final decisions were made on redistricting maps, which were presented for review.

• Approved Administrative Services 2022 budget as proposed, except seven ARPA requests and Smart Government/Efficiency Fund project (unanimous)
• Approved Community Services 2022 budget as proposed, with exceptions for items for future consideration (unanimous)
• Approved capital projects list except Oxbow Jail control room and Jordan River Trail remediation water hazards projects, to be considered later (unanimous)
• Approved legislative intent to find new water source for Riverbend Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2021 Council Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to forward all ARPA fund requests to January meeting, except those Mayor deems necessary for budget cycle (motion by DeBry, seconded by Stringham)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved the minutes from October 26, 2021, and approved the assessor and hearing officer recommendations for property tax appeals, including one withdrawal, one dismissal, one stipulation, and one adjustment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission approved sending the Granite School District's recommended map to the County Council with a recommendation for adoption, incorporating a request from the Election Office to review the map. The commission also approved a subcommittee to finalize a letter to the County Council about map rankings. The meeting included public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved October 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Designated subcommittee (Bentley and Andersen) to finalize letter to County Council (unanimous)
• Approved sending Granite School District map to Council with recommendation of adoption (unanimous, Riding absent)

Council Work Session

The Council will hold a work session including a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. The agenda also includes consent items and approval of minutes.

• Closed session regarding individual character, competence, or health (21-1264)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider and likely approve staff recommendations on property tax appeals, including withdrawals, dismissals, stipulations, and adjustments, as well as new exemption applications. The meeting also includes citizen public input and approval of prior minutes. Most items are routine administrative actions on individual property appeals.

• Approval of BoE minutes for October 19, 2021
• Approve 35 assessor and hearing officer recommendations (withdrawals, dismissals, stipulations, adjustments)
• Approve 4 new property tax exemption applications
• Market value changes over $250,000: Garden Square LLC (-$763,300), Skinner Farms LLC (-$415,800), Rockwell Ridge Partners LLC (-$370,600)
• Possible closed session on commercial information

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved the minutes from October 19, 2021, and unanimously accepted the assessor and hearing officer recommendations, including one withdrawal, one dismissal, and one adjustment. The board also approved four new property exemption applications as listed. No public comments were made.

• Approved BoE minutes for October 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations: W-24 withdrawn, J-4 dismissed, C-3 adjusted (unanimous)
• Approved 4 new property exemption applications (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is holding a public hearing and discussion on an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in certain residential zones, with formal adoption possible at the November 2 meeting. The Council will also discuss a COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance for religious beliefs, with adoption possible at the same meeting. Other items include setting a public hearing for an interlocal agreement with the Millcreek Community Reinvestment Agency, ratifying ZAP Tier II funding recommendations, and approving a land purchase and appointments.

• Public hearing on ADU ordinance (Chapter 19.15) to authorize accessory dwelling units in certain residential zones
• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance (Section 9.12.050) for religious beliefs, with sunset
• Set public hearing for interlocal agreement with Millcreek Community Reinvestment Agency
• Ratify purchase of 138-acre parcel from Rain Clouds, LLC and Shaw Properties, LLC
• Ratify 2021 ZAP Tier II Advisory Board funding recommendations

The Salt Lake County Council forwarded two ordinances to the November 2 meeting for formal adoption: one to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in certain residential zones, and another to create COVID-19 vaccine exemptions for religious beliefs. The ADU ordinance was forwarded unanimously, while the vaccine exemption passed 7-2. The council also ratified the purchase of a 138-acre parcel for open space and approved several other items.

• Forwarded ADU ordinance to Nov 2 for formal consideration (unanimous)
• Forwarded COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance to Nov 2 (7-2, Bradshaw and Bradley nay)
• Ratified purchase of 138-acre parcel from Rain Clouds, LLC and Shaw Properties, LLC for $1,250,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified 2021 ZAP Tier II Advisory Board funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Ratified legislative intent regarding ordinance revision (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including deputy constable appointments and surplus property conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved DMV registration refunds totaling $2,562.43 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council work session includes discussions on a proposed COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance, a 138-acre land purchase, and the 2021 ZAP Tier II funding recommendations. The agenda also covers budget workshops, a closed session on personnel, and updates on COVID-19 response and Parks and Recreation. Most items are informational or for discussion/direction, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion of ordinance creating COVID-19 vaccine exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs (21-1218)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 138-acre parcel from Rain Clouds, LLC and Shaw Properties (21-1245)
• 2021 ZAP Tier II Advisory Board funding recommendations (21-1234)
• Budget workshops for Auditor, Justice Court, Health Department, and employee associations (21-1257)
• Closed session on individual's character, competence, or health (21-1259)

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session and approved several items, including a COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance (7-2) that would allow exemptions for medical, religious, and personal beliefs from any future county vaccine mandate, effective until December 31, 2024. The Council also accepted ZAP Tier II funding Scenario 3, which ensures District 2 receives the full 5% of funds, and approved the Mayor's proposed budget for most county offices, with a substitute motion to accept the budget as proposed and explore a salary survey. The Council ratified the Sheriff's Office retention payment for civilian employees at $1,500 instead of $2,000, and approved the purchase of a 138-acre open space parcel from Rain Clouds, LLC and Shaw Properties, LLC.

• Approved COVID-19 vaccine exemption ordinance (7-2)
• Accepted ZAP Tier II funding Scenario 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's budget for Auditor, Assessor, Clerk, Recorder, Surveyor, Treasurer, except ARPA projects and Clerk's scanner/copier (unanimous)
• Ratified Sheriff's Office retention payment at $1,500 for civilian employees (unanimous)
• Extended $1/hour differential to 17 criminal justice screeners (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 138-acre parcel from Rain Clouds, LLC and Shaw Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including deputy constable appointments and property conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for October 12, 2021 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss Mayor Jenny Wilson's 2022 Recommended Budget presentation. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, with no other business or public hearings scheduled. The meeting will be held in person with a mask mandate and also simulcast online.

• Mayor Jenny Wilson's 2022 Recommended Budget presentation (item 21-1224)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission is meeting electronically to discuss the school board redistricting process and proposed council district maps, with potential action to select maps to forward to the County Council. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other committee business.

• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes (21-1238)
• School Board Redistricting Process Update (21-1239)
• Proposed Council District Maps and Adjustments from Commission Members (21-1240)
• Potential action to select maps to forward to the County Council

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission voted to forward three proposed council district maps to the County Council, ranked in order of preference: Chair Maxwell's map, the Clerk's map, and a map based on municipal boundaries. The Commission also approved the October 14 meeting minutes with corrections and voted to draft a letter to the Council expressing concerns about the redistricting process.

• Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved drafting a letter to the County Council expressing Commission concerns (unanimous)
• Accepted municipal-boundaries map as third map to forward (4-1, Andersen excused)
• Ranked maps: #1 Maxwell's map, #2 Clerk's map, #3 municipal-boundaries map (unanimous)
• Named maps 1, 2, 3 based on ranking (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council heard Mayor Jenny Wilson's presentation of the 2022 recommended budget, which totals $1.5 billion in net appropriations and includes $64.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The presentation covered priorities such as health, housing, parks, and employee compensation, but no formal decisions or votes were taken on the budget during this meeting.

• Heard Mayor Wilson's 2022 budget presentation (no vote)
• No formal action taken on budget items

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved the minutes from its October 12, 2021 meeting. It also approved the assessor and hearing officer recommendations, which included 29 adjustments, no dismissals, no withdrawals, and no stipulations. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved BoE minutes for October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved assessor and hearing officer recommendations: 29 adjustments, 0 dismissals, 0 withdrawals, 0 stipulations (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session on October 19, 2021, discussing several informational items and taking action on a few agenda items. The Council approved the 13th extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency (6-1), supported a $3.5 million employee vaccination incentive program funded by ARPA (6-1), and approved a $2,000 retention bonus for sworn Sheriff's Office personnel (unanimous), while tabling the civilian employee bonus for one week. Consent items, including leases and community contributions, were approved and forwarded to the formal Council meeting.

• Approved 13th extension of COVID-19 public health emergency (6-1)
• Supported $3.5M employee vaccination incentive program funded by ARPA (6-1)
• Approved $2,000 retention bonus for sworn Sheriff's Office personnel (unanimous)
• Tabled retention bonus for civilian Sheriff's Office employees for one week
• Added legislative intent for Mayor's Office to report vaccine incentive effectiveness by Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including leases with Oquirrh Hills Performing Arts Alliance, Friends of Tracy Aviary, and Questar Gas (unanimous)
• Approved community council contributions and Council Member Bradley's $1,000 donation to Repertory Dance Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to set public hearings on an accessory dwelling units ordinance and on the disposal of surplus property in South Jordan, and to discuss a resolution for bond issuance. They will also ratify prior actions, including extending the COVID-19 public health emergency and approving leases and contributions.

The Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to offer payments to employees who get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza, with a total program cost not to exceed $3.5 million. The Council also ratified the 13th extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, approved an ordinance terminating the Olympia Hills Master Development Agreement upon annexation into Herriman, and set public hearings for an ADU ordinance and surplus property disposal. Several leases and agreements were ratified, including a new 50-year lease with Friends of Tracy Aviary.

• Approved COVID-19/influenza vaccination payments up to $500 per employee, $3.5M total (6-1)
• Ratified 13th extension of COVID-19 public health emergency through Nov 23 (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1885 terminating Olympia Hills Master Development Agreement upon Herriman annexation (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Oct 26 on Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Nov 9 on surplus property disposal in South Jordan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 5902 setting Nov 2 hearing for $50M SLCC student housing bonds (unanimous)
• Ratified 50-year lease with Friends of Tracy Aviary for expanded nature center at James Madison Park (unanimous)
• Ratified lease with Oquirrh Hills Performing Arts Alliance for Empress Theatre parking (unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The TRCC Board unanimously approved a motion to recommend the Mayor's proposed 2022 budget to the County Council. The budget includes $49 million in projected TRCC revenues and various funding requests for recreation, parks, arts, and open space. The board also approved the September 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved 2022 budget recommendation to County Council (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission met and approved the October 7, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed the school board redistricting process, including a 10 percent population deviation interpretation, and reviewed several proposed council district maps, but took no formal action on the maps. The meeting was procedural and discussion-focused, with no final decisions on redistricting maps.

• Approved October 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed school board redistricting timeline, targeting November 23, 2021 end date
• Reviewed proposed council district maps from Commission Member Chatwin and Maxwell, and maps from the Election Division
• No formal action taken on proposed council district maps

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified a $2 million contribution to Friends of Switchpoint Inc. to purchase and renovate the Airport Inn Hotel property at 2333 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, to house approximately 130 homeless individuals in studio-style apartments. The project, named 'The Point', will provide transitional housing and employment services. The council also ratified several budget adjustments and other consent items, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved $2,000,000 contribution to Friends of Switchpoint Inc. for The Point homeless housing project (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment for Rose Wagner Cinema Projector ($60,000 revenue, $40,000 appropriation shift) (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment to eliminate $1,700,000 transfer from General Fund to UPACA (unanimous)
• Ratified $675,000 for Meadow Brook Golf Course well drilling project (unanimous)
• Ratified $120,000 appropriation shift for Sheriff's Office Mental Health Unit staffing (unanimous)
• Ratified 3 grant-funded FTEs for Office of Regional Development (unanimous)
• Ratified $13,425 appropriation for Office of Regional Development office redesign (unanimous)
• Ratified $20,956 for hosting 2021 Regional Solutions Event (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council work session covers a wide range of items, including multiple budget adjustments, a closed strategy session on real property, and informational updates on COVID-19, Afghan refugee resettlement, and economic conditions. The council will also consider consent items such as a $2 million contribution to Friends of Switchpoint and several board appointments.

• Closed strategy session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
• Budget adjustment: $60,000 revenue and $40,000 appropriation shift for Rose Wagner Cinema Projector
• Budget adjustment: eliminate $1,700,000 transfer from General Fund to UPACA
• Budget adjustment: $675,000 for Meadow Brook Golf Course well drilling
• Consent item: $2,000,000 contribution to Friends of Switchpoint

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session and unanimously approved forwarding several budget adjustments to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including funding for a new cinema projector, a golf course well, mental health staffing, and new grant-funded positions. The Council also approved the Assessor's proposed pay adjustments for 52 employees and directed staff to explore broader compensation benefits. Informational items were presented on COVID-19, Afghan refugee resettlement, and economic updates, but no final decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved budget adjustment for Rose Wagner Cinema Projector ($60K revenue, $40K appropriation) (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment to eliminate $1.7M General Fund transfer to UPACA (unanimous)
• Approved $675,000 for Meadow Brook Golf Course well drilling (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 appropriation shift for Jail Mental Health staffing (unanimous)
• Approved 3 grant-funded FTEs for Office of Regional Development (unanimous)
• Approved $13,425 for Office of Regional Development office redesign (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's pay adjustments for 52 employees, effective Nov 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved legislative intent to study broader employee benefits (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved all agenda items unanimously. This included 160 assessor and hearing officer recommendations, 12 significant property value adjustments, and 4 new exemption applications. The board also approved the minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 160 assessor and hearing officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved 12 significant property value adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved 4 new exemption applications (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission unanimously approved the September 30, 2021 meeting minutes. The Commission discussed school board redistricting updates and reviewed council district map options, with members expressing preferences for maps based on municipal boundaries and landmarks. A motion was unanimously approved to vote on Council District map recommendations on October 21, 2021.

• Approved the September 30, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Set a unanimous vote on Council District map recommendations for October 21, 2021.

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will consider adopting an ordinance to amend the boundaries of the Mountainous Planning District to exclude the town of Brighton and adjust the planning commission's membership. The council will also ratify several budget adjustments, including recognizing federal grants for Arts & Culture and the Eccles Theater, and a resolution to approve a potential 16.5% property tax revenue increase for the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area. Other items include appointments, tax letters, and approval of minutes.

• Ordinance to exclude Brighton from Mountainous Planning District (21-1154)
• Budget adjustment recognizing $1,409,967 for Arts & Culture and $2,756,345 for Eccles Theater from Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (21-1145)
• Resolution to approve potential 16.5% increase in SLVLESA property tax revenues for 2022 (21-1101)
• Budget adjustment for Wheeler Farm boardwalk repairs from $31,000 donation (21-1148)
• Tax letters with property valuation changes, e.g., Cottonwood Fox Point from $59,410,400 to $55,106,500 (21-1141)

The Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution authorizing the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area (SLVLESA) to increase its budgeted property tax revenues by 16.5% (approximately $2,903,624) beginning in 2022, contingent on the SLVLESA Board of Trustees' final decision after a public hearing. The council also formally adopted an ordinance amending the Mountainous Planning District boundaries to exclude the town of Brighton and adjusting the planning commission's membership requirements. Several budget adjustments and consent items were ratified, including grants, donations, and appointments.

• Approved resolution authorizing SLVLESA property tax revenue increase of 16.5% for 2022 (5-1, DeBry abstaining)
• Adopted ordinance amending Mountainous Planning District boundaries to exclude Brighton and revising commission membership (6-1, Theodore nay)
• Ratified budget adjustments for Arts & Culture SVOG grants ($1,409,967) and Eccles Theater ($2,756,345) (unanimous)
• Ratified library donation of $10,000 from Sharon Odekirk (unanimous)
• Ratified library grants for hotspots, materials, and video equipment (unanimous)
• Ratified Wheeler Farm boardwalk repair contribution of $31,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified Flood Control capital project transfer of $225,348 (unanimous)
• Ratified consent items including bail commissioner appointments and board reappointments (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council voted 5-1 to approve and forward a resolution supporting a 16.5% property tax revenue increase for the Salt Lake Valley Law Enforcement Service Area (SLVLESA) to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The increase, which would exceed the certified tax rate, was previously approved by metro township councils and would cost about $107 per household annually. Chair DeBry abstained due to a conflict of interest as a UPD employee. The Council also approved several budget adjustments and forwarded them for ratification, and tabled a discussion on attorney compensation adjustments after a substitute motion passed.

• Approved SLVLESA 16.5% property tax increase resolution (5-1, DeBry abstained)
• Approved $1,409,967 SVOG grant for Arts & Culture and $2,756,345 for Eccles Theater (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 library donation from Sharon Odekirk (unanimous)
• Approved library grants: $93,000 hotspot, $12,000 collection, $20,600 video equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $31,000 Wheeler Farm boardwalk repair donation (unanimous)
• Approved $225,348 transfer between Flood Control capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 shift for Aging and Adult Services dishwasher purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Facilities sweeper cost increase (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission unanimously approved the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes. The commission discussed the school board redistricting process, noting that Salt Lake City has not yet responded about the Salt Lake City School District, and that Granite, Jordan, and Canyons school districts have reached out for help. For council districts, members agreed to meet with the Clerk's and Surveyor's offices to work on maps, with the Election Office offering time blocks next week. No final maps were adopted.

• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed school board redistricting; Salt Lake City not yet responded
• Agreed to schedule map-drawing sessions with Clerk's and Surveyor's offices

Debt Review Committee

The Debt Review Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting. The committee discussed the 2022 Build America Bonds sequestration rate (5.7%), reviewed the pricing book for the Municipal Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021, and considered cash defeasance of bonds. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items, but the committee agreed to send a letter to the County Council Chair about the cash defeasance discussion.

• Approved minutes from August 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to send letter to County Council Chair regarding cash defeasance discussion

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council is holding a work session to discuss and provide direction on several items, including budget adjustments to restore COVID-related cuts to TRCC funds, a new capital project for the Gene Fullmer roof replacement, and a review of the Midvale Main Street CDA project proposal. They will also receive informational presentations from the Sheriff on the Unified Police Department, an update on the county's COVID-19 response, and a performance audit update. Consent items include an amendment for Mill Creek Canyon Road improvements, fee waivers, and a donation to Bicycle Collective.

• Budget adjustment to restore COVID cuts to TRCC funds (multiple items)
• Parks and Recreation request for Gene Fullmer roof replacement ($247,272 from under expend, $4,000 new revenue)
• Sheriff's presentation on Unified Police Department (approx. 2 hrs)
• Review of Midvale Main Street CDA project proposal
• Consent: Mill Creek Canyon Road agreement amendment, fee waivers ($250, $1,620, $250), donation of $3,500 to Bicycle Collective

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session and approved several items to be forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including a budget adjustment restoring TRCC fund COVID cuts and a new capital project for the Gene Fullmer roof replacement. The Council also unanimously voted to support the Midvale Main Street CDA project. A request for attorney compensation adjustments was continued for one week. The meeting included informational presentations on the Unified Police Department, COVID-19 response, and audit outcomes.

• Approved budget adjustment restoring TRCC fund COVID cuts (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation capital project for Gene Fullmer roof replacement (unanimous)
• Supported Midvale Main Street CDA project (unanimous)
• Continued attorney compensation adjustments for one week (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Mill Creek Canyon road amendment, fee waivers, and $3,500 donation to Bicycle Collective (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a public hearing and discuss an ordinance to amend the Mountainous Planning District boundaries to exclude the Town of Brighton and adjust the planning commission's membership requirements. The council will also consider several budget adjustments, including restoring COVID-related cuts to the TRCC fund, funding a roof replacement at Gene Fullmer Recreation Center, and reviewing a proposal for the Midvale Main Street CDA project. Other items include fee waivers, a donation to Bicycle Collective, and various tax letters and refunds.

• Public hearing and discussion on ordinance to exclude Brighton from Mountainous Planning District (21-1116, 21-1090)
• Budget adjustment to restore TRCC fund COVID cuts (21-1114)
• Budget adjustment for Gene Fullmer roof replacement, $247,272 from project under-expend and $4,000 new revenue (21-1115)
• Review of Midvale Main Street CDA project proposal (21-1099)
• Donation of $3,500 to Bicycle Collective for Bikes for Goodwill program (21-1095)

The Salt Lake County Council held a public hearing on an ordinance to exclude the Town of Brighton from the Mountainous Planning District and adjust the planning commission's membership requirements; no public comments were made. The council voted 8-1 to forward the ordinance to the October 5, 2021 meeting for formal consideration, with Council Member Theodore opposed. The council also ratified several budget adjustments, including restoring COVID-related TRCC fund cuts and approving a $247,272 roof replacement for the Gene Fullmer building, and approved a $4,176,200 match for Mill Creek Canyon Road improvements.

• Forwarded Mountainous Planning District boundary ordinance to Oct. 5 meeting (8-1)
• Ratified budget adjustment restoring TRCC fund COVID cuts (unanimous)
• Ratified $247,272 budget for Gene Fullmer roof replacement (unanimous)
• Ratified Midvale Main Street CDA project proposal guidance (unanimous)
• Approved $4,176,200 match for Mill Creek Canyon Road improvements (ratified)
• Approved fee waivers for Eagle Scout Fun Run, Cares Foundation, Dimple Dell (ratified)
• Approved $3,500 donation to Bicycle Collective for Bikes for Goodwill (ratified)
• Approved tax letters, hardship settlements, and refunds (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission met and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting. The commission reviewed proposed redistricting maps and an interactive web tool for drawing district boundaries, discussed criteria including the 10% population variance limit, and scheduled the next meeting for September 30, 2021. No final redistricting decisions were made.

• Approved September 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 30, 2021

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified the twelfth extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, keeping it in effect until October 19, 2021, to continue federal reimbursement and vaccination efforts. The council also approved the Community Renewable Energy Agency governance agreement, authorizing the mayor to execute it. Several consent items were ratified, including appointments and an interlocal agreement with the Unified Fire Authority. A public hearing was set for September 28 on a proposed ordinance to amend the Mountainous Planning District boundaries.

• Ratified Resolution 5896 extending COVID-19 public health emergency to Oct. 19 (7-2)
• Approved Community Renewable Energy Agency governance agreement (7-2)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 28 on Mountainous Planning District boundary amendment (unanimous)
• Ratified TRCC long-range plan and 2021 COVID restoration projects (unanimous)
• Ratified Bingham Creek Regional Park Authority board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Unified Fire Authority for fee waiver at Mountain America Expo Center (unanimous)
• Approved DMV registration tax refunds totaling $3,318 (unanimous)
• Received and filed intern disclosure statements (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will meet to consider two property tax appeals: one dismissal for lack of evidence and one withdrawal by the appellant. The board will also approve minutes from the September 14 meeting and may hold a closed session to discuss commercial information. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• J-1 Dismissal for lack of evidence
• W-1 Withdrawn by appellant
• Approval of BoE minutes for September 14, 2021
• Possible closed session under Section 59-1-404

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved the minutes from its September 14, 2021 meeting. It also approved the Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations, which included one dismissal for lack of evidence (J-1) and one withdrawal by the appellant (W-1, Count 2). Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved September 14, 2021 BoE minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (unanimous)
• Dismissed J-1 for lack of evidence
• Withdrew W-1 by appellant

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session and forwarded several items to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including a resolution to extend the public health emergency for COVID-19, approval to join the Community Renewable Energy Agency, and restoration of COVID-cut TRCC capital projects. The council also received informational updates on COVID-19 cases, expenditures, and revenue. A closed session was held to discuss real property.

• Approved and forwarded COVID-19 public health emergency extension (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded Community Renewable Energy Agency governance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded TRCC funding restoration, extending West Valley City's fundraising deadline to 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded consent agenda including board appointments and interlocal agreement with Unified Fire Authority (unanimous)
• Closed meeting for real property discussion (unanimous)

Council Executive Committee

The Salt Lake County Council Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the Council Exempt Secretary Position and will hold a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19, and face coverings are required.

• Discussion of Council Exempt Secretary Position (item 21-1069)
• Closed session on individual's character, competence, or health (item 21-1070)

The Salt Lake County Council Executive Subcommittee discussed filling the Council Office secretary position vacated by Marti Grobecker's retirement. Members debated whether to refill the role, its duties, pay, and hiring process. The subcommittee unanimously approved a hiring process as discussed, which includes posting the job for two weeks, advisor vetting, and interviews by the Executive Committee and possibly the full Council.

• Approved hiring process for Council Office secretary position (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to discuss an individual's character or competence (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization is meeting to consider property tax appeals, including approving assessor and hearing officer recommendations. The agenda includes a withdrawn appeal and a denied exemption, with a possible closed session to discuss commercial information. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2021
• W-2 appeal withdrawn by appellant
• Z-1 exemption denied
• Possible closed session under Section 59-1-404
• Year-to-date: 640 appeals received, 620 pending

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization met and approved the minutes from August 31, 2021. The board also unanimously approved the Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations, which included one exemption denial (Z-1) and one withdrawn appeal (W-2). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Board of Equalization minutes from August 31, 2021.
• Approved Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations, including exemption denial for Z-1 and withdrawal of appeal W-2.

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will discuss a resolution requesting the Mayor's Office of Finance Administration to prepare a 3% property tax reduction for presentation to the Council. The agenda also includes several budget adjustments, including recognizing a $5,000 grant from Bank of America, transferring $90,000 between capital projects for a fire alarm upgrade, and recognizing $236,538 for lease revenue bonds for library projects. The Council will also receive updates on COVID-19 response, redistricting, and the Clark Planetarium's strategic plan, and will hold a closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Resolution requesting 3% property tax reduction (21-1062)
• Budget adjustment: $5,000 grant from Bank of America (21-1063)
• Budget adjustment: transfer $90,000 to fire alarm upgrade (21-1064)
• Budget adjustment: $236,538 for lease revenue bonds for Granite and Daybreak libraries (21-1066)
• Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property (21-1044)

The Salt Lake County Council tabled a resolution requesting a 3% property tax reduction, with a 6-3 vote, after discussion about timing and budget impacts. The council approved several budget adjustments, including recognizing a $5,000 Bank of America grant, transferring $90,000 between capital projects, correcting a $2,792 overhead allocation, and recognizing $236,538 in bond issuance costs, all forwarded to the 4:00 PM meeting for ratification. The council also approved the Redistricting Commission bylaws, made Board of Health appointments, and approved consent items including an in-kind donation, animal services mutual aid, and a property acquisition resolution.

• Tabled 3% property tax reduction resolution (6-3)
• Approved $5,000 Bank of America grant budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 transfer for fire alarm upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $2,792 overhead correction for Energy Management (unanimous)
• Approved $236,538 bond cost true-up for library projects (unanimous)
• Approved Redistricting Commission bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Health appointments and extension (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including donation, mutual aid, and property acquisition (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified several budget adjustments and appointments, approved the consent agenda including a property resolution for the Surplus Canal project, and approved auditor tax letters. A resolution requesting a 3% property tax reduction was pulled from the agenda. The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive policy debates.

• Ratified $5,000 Bank of America grant for Mayor's Office (unanimous)
• Ratified $90,000 transfer for fire alarm upgrade (unanimous)
• Ratified $2,792 overhead correction for Energy Management project (unanimous)
• Ratified $236,538 lease revenue bond cost recognition (unanimous)
• Ratified Board of Health appointments and extension (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including in-kind donation, Hurricane Ida mutual aid, and Surplus Canal property resolution (unanimous)
• Approved auditor tax letters for property valuation changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 24 and 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission met electronically and discussed the scope of work, census data availability with the County Clerk's Office, and a proposed schedule. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no votes recorded on these discussion items.

• Approved May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (21-1047)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Salt Lake County Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) Advisory Board voted unanimously to restore funding for projects that were cut due to COVID-19, including reimbursements for two completed projects and a location change for Draper City's All-Inclusive Playground. The board also approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes with a typo correction and received training on the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. No action was taken on West Jordan Cultural Arts Facility's inflation request.

• Approved June 3, 2021 minutes with typo correction (unanimous)
• Restored funding for COVID-cut projects with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement for Columbus Park and Playground and West Jordan Urban Fishery (unanimous)
• Approved Draper City All-Inclusive Playground with location change (unanimous)
• No action on West Jordan Cultural Arts Facility inflation request

Municipal Building Authority

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal cooperation agreement with Salt Lake County for the purchase and transfer of the Granite Library property in South Salt Lake City. The resolution also authorizes the MBA president to execute the agreement and related documents. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 49 authorizing interlocal agreement for Granite Library property transfer (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the Granite Library property in South Salt Lake available for disposal and authorizing an interlocal agreement to transfer it to the Municipal Building Authority. The council also ratified several budget adjustments, including a $150,000 grant for a mobile health clinic and a $48,148 transfer for Clark Planetarium equipment, and approved multiple tax relief and exemption requests. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 5891 to transfer Granite Library property to Municipal Building Authority (unanimous)
• Ratified $150,000 grant for Health Department mobile clinic (unanimous)
• Ratified $48,148 transfer for Clark Planetarium equipment (unanimous)
• Ratified $45,000 corridor preservation fund transfer to Riverton City (unanimous)
• Ratified $61,865 corridor preservation fund transfer to Cottonwood Heights City (unanimous)
• Approved easement grant to Questar Gas for South Mountain Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved tax exemption for Western Governors University (unanimous)
• Approved multiple tax relief and hardship settlements (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council voted 5-4 to approve an update to HR Policy 4-200, changing the wording in paragraph 2(a) to 'the eligible birth mother or parent giving birth' instead of the originally proposed 'birth parent.' The policy also adds Juneteenth as a County holiday and makes other changes. The item was forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The Council also approved several budget adjustments and consent items, and heard public comment on mask mandates and the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola proposal.

• Approved HR Policy 4-200 update with amended language 'birth mother or parent giving birth' (5-4 vote), forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved budget adjustment for Health Department mobile clinic grant ($150,000), forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved Clark Planetarium budget transfer of $48,148 from HVAC repair to equipment project, forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved Clark Planetarium budget adjustment for Planet Fun Science Store and Distribution Show Sales, forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved indigent parental defense compensation request, forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved consent agenda including library donations, corridor preservation fund transfers, and easement grant, forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 Council Work Session.
• Cancelled the September 7, 2021 Council Work Session.

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization approved all agenda items unanimously, including a withdrawn appeal, new exemption applications, a property classification adjustment, and several personal property appeals. The board also accepted the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved withdrawal of appeal W-1 (unanimous)
• Approved exemption list with 16 counts, including one denial and one granted/sold (unanimous)
• Approved classification adjustment for SLC Innovation District III, LLC from secondary to primary commercial (unanimous)
• Approved stipulation for Interstate Brick personal property appeal (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal/dismissals for Capriotti's, O.C. Tanner, and 7-Eleven appeals (unanimous)
• Accepted BoE minutes for July 20, 2021 (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously ratified eight budget adjustments, including over $3.7 million in new health department grants for COVID-19 epidemiology, health literacy, and community health workers, plus the expansion of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Receiving Center. It also approved five property valuation changes, two personal property tax refunds, and an in-kind donation for stream restoration. One item, updates to HR Policy 4-200 Leave Policy, was pulled. The September 7, 2021 council meeting was cancelled.

• Ratified $1,579,827 budget adjustment for GSLMSD canal capital project
• Ratified $6,133 for Preventative Health Block Grant (0.25 FTE)
• Ratified $60,049 for COVID Epidemiology Supervisor grant (1 FTE)
• Ratified $37,891 for new Epidemiology FTE grant
• Ratified $977,477 for Health Literacy grant (15 FTEs)
• Ratified $545,281 for COVID Health Disparities grant (4 FTEs)
• Ratified $500,621 for COVID Community Health Workers grant (10 FTEs)
• Approved five property valuation changes and two personal property tax refunds

Council Work Session

The Council unanimously supported a proposal to contribute $5 million from the County Operational Reserve Account to help fund a third floor at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Crisis Care Center, forwarding it for ratification. Several budget adjustments for Health Department grants were also approved and forwarded, including funds for COVID-19 epidemiology and health literacy. The Council tabled an update to HR Policy 4-200 (Leave Policy) for one week to allow further review of parental leave language.

• Supported $5M CORA funding for HMHI Crisis Care Center expansion (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment for GSLMSD canal project ($1,579,827) (unanimous)
• Approved Preventative Health Block Grant funding ($6,133, 0.25 FTE) (unanimous)
• Approved COVID Epidemiology Supervisor grant ($60,049, 1 FTE) (unanimous)
• Approved COVID Epidemiology position grant ($37,891, 1 FTE) (unanimous)
• Approved Health Literacy grant ($977,477, 15 FTEs) (unanimous)
• Approved Health Disparities grant ($545,281, 4 FTEs) (unanimous)
• Tabled HR Policy 4-200 Leave Policy update (6-3)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council work session covers a wide range of budget adjustments, including several COVID-19 related grants and a proposed extension of the public health emergency. The council will also discuss a renewable energy interlocal agreement and receive an update on the Little Cottonwood Canyon environmental impact statement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss security personnel, devices, or systems.

• Proposed 11th extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by the Mayor and Health Department
• Budget adjustment to transfer $202,500 to re-key County Government Center Trilogy locks
• Health Department requests to recognize new grants: $344,821 for vulnerable population outreach, $476,878 for mobile school testing, $66,950 for alcohol sales to youth program
• COVID contact tracing grant true-up: 59 new time-limited FTEs and reduction of $1,701,759; 2021 remaining grant is $5.6 million
• Resolution to approve interlocal agreement for Community Renewable Energy Program

The Salt Lake County Council work session approved 11 budget adjustments, including transfers for capital projects, grants for COVID-19 response, and a $202,500 re-key project, all forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The Council also approved the eleventh extension of the public health emergency declaration, which allows FEMA reimbursement for pandemic costs. Several items were informational, including updates on COVID-19 response and the Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS. The Community Renewable Energy Program agreement was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved combining storm drain and asphalt parking lot projects with $16,151 transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $202,500 transfer for re-keying County Government Center locks (unanimous)
• Approved $143,390 for surveying equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $11,064 correction for COP and SCAAP revenue (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of grant funding for jail video conference systems (unanimous)
• Approved extension of public health emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus property sale to Industry SLC Neighborhood Founders LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 3, 2021 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified the 11th extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, keeping it in effect until September 21, 2021, to support federal reimbursement and vaccination efforts. The council also approved a public hearing for the disposal of a 4.89-acre surplus property in South Salt Lake, ratified multiple budget adjustments and grants, and approved the sale of a surplus parcel to Industry SLC Neighborhood Founders LLC for $6,000. The meeting included citizen input on school mask mandates and an update on the Parleys Canyon fire.

• Extended COVID-19 public health emergency through Sept. 21, 2021 (7-1)
• Set public hearing for Aug. 31 on disposal of 4.89-acre surplus property at 3331 South 500 East
• Ratified $16,151 transfer to combine storm drain and parking lot projects
• Ratified $202,500 transfer for re-keying County Government Center locks
• Ratified $143,390 for surveyor equipment purchase
• Ratified $344,821 grant for COVID-19 vulnerable population outreach
• Ratified $476,878 grant for mobile testing at schools
• Approved sale of surplus property to Industry SLC Neighborhood Founders LLC for $6,000

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a resolution to terminate a public health order of constraint issued by the Health Department on August 11, 2021, in response to a declared public health emergency. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the meeting otherwise consisting of a call to order and adjournment.

• Resolution 21-0943 to terminate the August 11, 2021 public health order
• Public may attend in person with face coverings and social distancing
• Meeting simulcast via Webex and Facebook Live

The Salt Lake County Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution No. 5871, adopting adjustments to the fiscal year 2021 budget, including compensation adjustments for county employees and elected officials, fund transfers, and contributions to non-profits. The motion passed 8-1, with Council Member Theodore voting against because she disagreed with the 2% across-the-board pay increase. The public hearing was opened and closed with unanimous votes, with Council Member Bradley absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 5871 adopting FY2021 budget adjustments, compensation changes, and non-profit contributions (8-1, Theodore nay)
• Opened public hearing on budget (unanimous, Bradley absent)
• Closed public hearing on budget (unanimous, Bradley absent)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council voted 6-3 to terminate a public health order issued by the Salt Lake County Health Department on August 11, 2021, which required students in kindergarten through grade 6 to wear face coverings indoors at public, charter, and private schools. The resolution (No. 5888) was approved and adopted, effective immediately. A motion to table the item for 30-40 days failed 3-6.

• Terminated the K-6 school mask mandate (Resolution 5888) (6-3)
• Motion to table the mask mandate for 30-40 days failed (3-6)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a work session to discuss and provide direction on several items, including a proposed ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in certain residential zones, an update on the county's COVID-19 response, and multiple budget adjustments. The agenda also includes presentations on employee compensation, leave policy changes, and a website redesign, as well as closed sessions for real property and security matters.

• Discussion of ordinance to authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in certain residential zones (21-0919)
• Budget adjustment to transfer $10,020 between capital projects (21-0903)
• Budget adjustments for two time-limited FTEs to support ARPA funding activities ($72,730 and $63,855) (21-0901, 21-0902)
• Update on Salt Lake County's coordinated response to COVID-19 (21-0911)
• Approval of $8,800 equipment and materials donation to Tracy Aviary (21-0804)

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session where it approved several items to be forwarded to the formal meeting, including budget adjustments for ARPA-funded positions and a transfer between capital projects. It also advanced an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in certain residential zones, referred it to planning commissions and community councils, and approved revisions to the electronic meetings policy. The council approved the MSD administrative budget with a placeholder for the Central Wasatch Commission contribution but removed the earmark, and tabled a resolution on a compensation review committee.

• Approved $10,020 transfer between capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $72,730 for 1-time limited FTE for ARPA budget support (unanimous)
• Approved $63,855 for 1-time limited FTE for ARPA reporting (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 1037 on electronic meetings (unanimous)
• Referred ADU ordinance to planning commissions and community councils (unanimous)
• Approved MSD admin budget with $41,600 placeholder but removed CWC earmark (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to establish compensation review committee
• Approved consent agenda including interlocal agreements and $8,800 donation to Tracy Aviary (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed interlocal agreement with Herriman's Community Development and Renewal Agency for the Herriman Innovation District Community Development Area Plan. The council will also discuss federal funding for transportation projects and ratify several budget adjustments, including transfers and new positions related to ARPA funds. Other items include an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in certain residential zones and a resolution to establish a compensation review committee.

• Public hearing on interlocal agreement with Herriman for Innovation District Community Development Area Plan
• Budget adjustment transferring $10,020 between capital projects for parking lot repairs
• Budget adjustments for two time-limited FTEs to support ARPA funding ($72,730 and $63,855 in expenses)
• Ordinance to authorize accessory dwelling units in certain residential zones
• Approval of $8,800 equipment and materials donation to Tracy Aviary

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 5885, an interlocal agreement with the Herriman Community Development and Renewal Agency for the Herriman Innovation District, setting the county's participation in tax increment. The council also ratified several budget adjustments, including transfers for capital projects and funding for ARPA-related positions, and approved consent items such as property conveyances to Brighton and Cottonwood Heights. No public comment was made on the Herriman agreement.

• Approved Resolution No. 5885 for Herriman Innovation District interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified budget transfer of $10,020 between capital projects (unanimous)
• Ratified $72,730 for ARPA budget team position (unanimous)
• Ratified $63,855 for ARPA SLFRF program support position (unanimous)
• Ratified Policy 1037 revisions on electronic meetings (unanimous)
• Ratified ADU ordinance draft forwarded for input (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5886 conveying property to Brighton (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5887 conveying Banbury Park property to Cottonwood Heights (unanimous)

Debt Review Committee

The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee approved the minutes from its June 30, 2021 meeting with changes recommended by Committee Member Majid. The committee also completed due diligence for the Municipal Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021, confirming no material adverse changes or litigation, and noted that Fitch and S&P reaffirmed the County's Triple A+ ratings. The committee canceled its August 25 meeting and scheduled the next for September 29, 2021.

• Approved June 30, 2021 meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Completed due diligence for Municipal Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021
• Confirmed no material adverse changes to County's financial status since last audit
• Confirmed no material financial obligations incurred since last audit
• Confirmed no litigation or administrative proceeding with material adverse impact
• Canceled August 25, 2021 regular meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for September 29, 2021

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session on August 3, 2021, where most agenda items were informational or not discussed. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote to direct staff to draft a resolution of support for the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District's (WFWRD) request to reorganize from a special service district to a local district. The council also approved the consent agenda and the minutes from previous meetings. No final decisions were made on the mask mandate, accessory dwelling units, or the Olympia Hills annexation, as these were discussion items only.

• Directed staff to draft a resolution supporting WFWRD reorganization to a local district (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including donations to Animal Services and various resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 13 and July 20, 2021 work sessions (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council approved Resolution No. 5880, agreeing to allow Herriman City to create an unincorporated peninsula from the proposed Olympia Hills annexation, with amendments that removed certain language about the Master Development Agreement. The council also set a public hearing for August 10 on a proposed interlocal agreement with Herriman for the Innovation District, and adopted an ordinance amending drainage and stormwater runoff regulations. Several consent items were ratified, including donations to Animal Services, easements to Salt Lake City and Rocky Mountain Power, and various tax-related approvals.

• Approved Resolution No. 5880 agreeing to Olympia Hills annexation peninsula (9-0, with amendments)
• Set public hearing for Aug 10 on Herriman Innovation District interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1883 amending drainage and stormwater runoff regulations (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including Animal Services donations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5881 granting temporary and permanent easements to Salt Lake City (ratified)
• Approved Resolution No. 5882 granting two perpetual easements to Rocky Mountain Power (ratified)
• Approved Resolution No. 5884 amending interlocal agreement with Millcreek City for addressing services (ratified)
• Approved tax letters including property valuation changes and waivers (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider approving new property tax exemptions for two entities and removing exemptions for three properties that were sold. The board will also set its summer schedule and may hold a closed session to discuss commercial information.

• Approve new exemption for Valley Behavioral Health at 3791 West 6200 South, effective Jan 1, 2021
• Approve 69% exemption for IHC Riverton Hospital at 3809 West 12600 South, effective Jan 1, 2021
• Remove religious exemption for LDS Church properties at 1515-1535 Edison Street, sold to Salt Lake Community College
• Remove exemption for South Valley Christian Community Church at 1861 West 7800 South, sold to exempt entity
• Remove exemption for LDS Church properties at 1165 East 8600 South, sold to non-exempt entity

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session on July 20, 2021, and approved several items to be forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. These included a budget adjustment transferring $21,729 for a security panel upgrade, the appointment of John Davidson to the Career Service Council, and changes to the County's social media policy. The Council also received informational updates on COVID-19 response, audits, and other topics, and held a closed session to discuss real property. No final decisions were made at this work session; all approvals were preliminary.

• Approved budget adjustment for security panel upgrade, transferring $21,729 from Boiler Replacement Project (unanimous, Bradley absent)
• Approved John Davidson appointment to Career Service Council District 5 (unanimous, Bradley absent)
• Approved changes to Countywide Policy on Information Technology Security 1400-6, 1400-6.1, 1400-6.2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus property conveyance to Nicole Marie Nelson and 2022 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt an ordinance amending county code chapters 17.04, 17.08, and 17.20 regarding hydrological studies and stormwater runoff discharge regulations. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the same ordinance, a proclamation honoring Gary Ladle, ratification of budget and policy changes, and several routine items.

• Public hearing and discussion on ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.20 for stormwater runoff regulations
• Proclamation honoring Gary Ladle for 40 years with Salt Lake County
• Budget adjustment: $21,729 transfer for security panel upgrade at Health facility
• Ratification of surplus property conveyance to Nicole Marie Nelson
• Adoption of 2022 budget calendar and hearing date

The Salt Lake County Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved an ordinance modifying county code chapters 17.04, 17.08, and 17.20, which establish procedures and standards for hydrological studies of drainage basins and areas, to determine scientifically based regulations for stormwater runoff discharge from developed properties into county flood control facilities. The ordinance was forwarded to the August 3, 2021, council meeting for final consideration. The council also ratified several work session actions, including a budget adjustment for a security panel upgrade, a board appointment, and policy changes on social media use, and approved a consent agenda item declaring surplus property and approving its sale for $4,950.

• Approved the stormwater drainage ordinance and forwarded it to the August 3, 2021, meeting for final adoption.
• Ratified a budget adjustment transferring $21,729 from the Boiler Replacement Project for a security panel upgrade.
• Ratified the appointment of John Davidson to the Career Services Council.
• Ratified changes to Countywide Policy on Information Technology Security 1400-6, including social media use policies.
• Ratified the consent agenda, including declaring surplus property and approving its conveyance to Nicole Marie Nelson for $4,950.
• Approved a greenbelt rollback tax correction for two properties.
• Adopted a resolution commending Council Clerk Linda Duffy on her retirement.
• Adopted a joint proclamation honoring Gary Ladle for 40 years of service.

Municipal Building Authority

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority is holding a public hearing on the proposed issuance and sale of up to $21,000,000 in lease revenue bonds to finance library construction and improvements. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Public hearing on up to $21,000,000 lease revenue bonds for libraries
• Approval of June 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority approved the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They opened a public hearing on issuing up to $21,000,000 in lease revenue bonds for library improvements, heard one comment, then closed the hearing and adjourned.

• Approved the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (21-0823) unanimously.
• Opened the public hearing on the issuance and sale of up to $21,000,000 lease revenue bonds for library facilities.
• Closed the public hearing after hearing a comment from Steve Van Maren.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:35 PM.

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19) as a legal county holiday, and ratified a resolution extending the COVID-19 public health emergency through August 17, 2021. The council also approved a public hearing on stormwater drainage regulations, ratified multiple budget adjustments, and approved consent items including a naming rights fee reduction for the Mountain America Expo Center.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1882 establishing Juneteenth as a legal county holiday (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution No. 5873 extending the COVID-19 public health emergency to Aug. 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 20 on stormwater drainage study ordinance (unanimous)
• Ratified $120,000 transfer for Killyons Canyon Project (unanimous)
• Ratified $16,300 transfer between flood control capital projects (unanimous)
• Ratified $230,000 transfer for Shooting Range Sand Trap and Timber Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5874 reducing 2022 Mountain America Expo Center naming rights fee by $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 5878 authorizing property tax appeals for airlines and other taxpayers (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council is holding a work session to discuss and provide direction on several budget adjustments, including transfers for the Killyons Canyon Project, Flood Control studies, and a shooting range sand trap. They will also discuss an extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, an update on the county's COVID-19 response, and a proposed ordinance on stormwater runoff standards. The agenda includes informational items, such as a truth-in-taxation presentation from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, and closed sessions for real property and litigation matters.

• Budget transfer of $120,000 for Killyons Canyon Project
• Budget transfer of $16,300 for Northwest Canal and Creek Study
• Budget transfer of $230,000 for Shooting Range Sand Trap and Timber Replacement
• Appropriation of $40,000 for incremental property tax payment to Convention Hotel Owner
• Ordinance modifying Chapters 17.04, 17.08, and 17.20 on stormwater runoff standards

The Salt Lake County Council approved an exigent market adjustment to increase salaries for 126 employees, including prosecuting attorneys and jail staff, and forwarded it to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The council also approved several budget adjustments, including transfers for the Killyons Canyon Project, Flood Control, and the Shooting Range Sand Trap, as well as a $40,000 appropriation for incremental property tax to the convention hotel owner, with Chair DeBry voting no. Additionally, the council approved a resolution extending the COVID-19 public health emergency, with Council Member Theodore voting in opposition, and approved a naming rights discount for Mountain America Expo Center, with Council Member Alvord voting no.

• Approved exigent market salary adjustments for 126 employees and forwarded to Council meeting for ratification.
• Approved $120,000 transfer for Killyons Canyon Project and forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved $16,300 transfer for Northwest Canal and Creek Study and forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved recategorization of UPACA/Eccles Theater fund transfer to contribution and forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved $230,000 transfer for Shooting Range Sand Trap and Timber Replacement and forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved $40,000 appropriation for incremental property tax to convention hotel owner, with Chair DeBry voting no, and forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved $315,000 budget adjustment for Legal Defender Association contract and forwarded to Council meeting.
• Approved extension of COVID-19 public health emergency, with Council Member Theodore voting no, and forwarded to Council meeting.

Debt Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes. They discussed the Municipal Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021, including funding for the Granite and Daybreak libraries, with a recommendation for capitalized interest through March 15, 2022. The committee canceled the July meeting and scheduled a special meeting for August 9, 2021.

• Approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (21-0796) by unanimous vote.
• Discussed the Municipal Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021, including project funding and structure.
• Canceled the July meeting and scheduled a special meeting for August 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM.

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council is holding a work session to discuss and receive information on several items, including a proposed ordinance making Juneteenth a county holiday, an update on the county's COVID-19 response, a presentation on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and a proposed property tax increase by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. The council will also consider consent items such as a fee waiver for South Salt Lake and a property conveyance to UDOT.

• Ordinance to establish Juneteenth (June 19) as a legal county holiday
• Update on Salt Lake County's coordinated COVID-19 response
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program presentation
• Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District proposed property tax increase
• Real estate purchase contract with UDOT for property in West Jordan (SR-111)

The Council voted unanimously to forward the Juneteenth holiday ordinance to the 4:00 PM meeting for first reading, with final adoption scheduled for July 13. It also approved the Cultural Core Program's $535,000 budget for Year 5, forwarding it for ratification, with two members voting against pending more information. The Council heard informational updates on COVID-19, rental assistance, and a proposed property tax increase by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, but took no action on these items.

• Approved forwarding Juneteenth holiday ordinance to 4:00 PM meeting (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Cultural Core Year 5 budget of $535,000 to 4:00 PM meeting (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda, including fee waiver for South Salt Lake and property conveyance to UDOT (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 work session (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an ordinance to make Juneteenth a county holiday, a zoning reclassification from agriculture to manufacturing, and a public hearing on naming a recreation center. The agenda also includes ratifying prior work session actions, such as a property conveyance to UDOT and a fee waiver, plus a tax refund approval.

• Public hearing and resolution to name the recreation center at 10866 S. Redwood Road the 'Marv Jenson Recreation Center'
• Ordinance establishing Juneteenth (June 19) as a legal county holiday
• Zoning reclassification of property from A-2 (Agriculture) to M-2 (Manufacturing)
• Real estate purchase contract with UDOT for property in West Jordan (SR-111)
• Personal property tax refund of $25,275.22

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved forwarding the Juneteenth holiday ordinance to the July 13 meeting for formal adoption, and formally adopted a zoning change reclassifying a 0.45-acre property at 8021 West New Bingham Highway from A-2 (Agriculture) to M-2 (Manufacturing) with specific use restrictions. The council also ratified the Cultural Core program budget and consent agenda items, including a property sale to UDOT and a fee waiver for South Salt Lake, and approved a $25,275.22 personal property tax refund.

• Forwarded Juneteenth holiday ordinance to July 13, 2021 for formal adoption (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning change for 8021 West New Bingham Highway from A-2 to M-2 (unanimous)
• Ratified Cultural Core Program Year 5 budget and plan (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including UDOT property sale for $3,700 and fee waiver for South Salt Lake (unanimous)
• Approved $25,275.22 personal property tax refund (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $21,000,000 in lease revenue bonds to finance the completion of the Daybreak Library and construction of a new library in Granite (South Salt Lake). The council also formally adopted an ordinance amending the Hazardous Chemical Local Planning Committee (LEPC) chapter, and set a public hearing for June 29 to consider naming the recreation center at 10866 S. Redwood Road the 'Marv Jenson Recreation Center'. Several other items were approved, including zoning changes, tax letters, and board appointments.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $21M in lease revenue bonds for Daybreak and Granite libraries (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1881 amending LEPC chapter to clarify designee service and technical changes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 29 to name recreation center 'Marv Jenson Recreation Center' (unanimous)
• Forwarded zoning reclassification from A-2 to M-2 for formal consideration on June 29 (unanimous)
• Ratified ZAP Countywide Policy 1031 update (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including ZAP board appointments and bail commissioner appointments (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 tax sale final preferential bidding, sold all, and withdrawn lists (unanimous)
• Approved auditor tax letters, returned check adjustments, partial lien releases, and DMV refunds (unanimous)

Municipal Building Authority

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority is considering a resolution to issue up to $21,000,000 in lease revenue bonds to finance library construction and improvements. The board will also discuss and approve 2021 budget adjustments. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Resolution authorizing up to $21,000,000 in lease revenue bonds for libraries
• 2021 budget adjustments for the Municipal Building Authority
• Approval of December 1, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for citizen input

The Salt Lake County Municipal Building Authority unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $21,000,000 in Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, to finance completion of the Daybreak Library and construction of a new library in Granite (South Salt Lake). The board also unanimously approved the 2021 budget adjustments and the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting. A public hearing on the bond issuance is scheduled for July 13, 2021.

• Approved Resolution No. 47 authorizing up to $21M in Lease Revenue Bonds for library projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 48 adopting 2021 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing with no citizen input (unanimous)

Redevelopment Agency

The Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency board is meeting to consider a resolution approving mid-year budget adjustments for 2021. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget resolution as the main substantive item.

• Resolution 21-0748: 2021 Mid-Year RDA Budget Adjustments
• Approval of 3/16/21 meeting minutes (21-0739)
• Public comment period (Citizen Public Input)

The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake County unanimously approved Resolution No. 127, adopting technical and true-up adjustments to the FY 2021 budget. The public hearing was opened and closed with no formal action taken on citizen comments. The meeting minutes from March 16, 2021, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved 2021 Mid-Year RDA Budget Adjustments Resolution No. 127 (unanimous)
• Approved 3/16/21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for citizen input (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a work session to discuss the midyear budget, including compensation and new projects, receive an update on the county's COVID-19 response, and consider naming a recreation center after Marv Jenson. They will also review ZAP policy updates and appointments, and may take action on legislative matters related to the state of emergency.

• Midyear budget workshop covering Sheriff, District Attorney, compensation, and new projects
• Discussion on naming the recreation center at 10866 S. Redwood Road the 'Marv Jenson Recreation Center'
• Update on Salt Lake County's coordinated COVID-19 response
• ZAP Countywide Policy 1031 update
• Appointments to ZAP Tier I and II boards and bail commissioners

The Council approved the Sheriff's mid-year budget, excluding civilian pay increases and SWAT FTE's, but later approved the two SWAT FTE's separately. They also approved a $1 million set-aside for Sheriff and District Attorney salary increases, and approved the District Attorney's budget minus equity adjustments. The 2 percent merit increase for all employees was approved, but a substitute motion to exclude those earning over $125,000 failed.

• Approved Sheriff's budget without civilian pay increase, including $500,000 UPD contract adjustment, moving funds from unused protection detail FTE's to Arts & Culture FTE's, and adding $100,000 contra account (unanimous)
• Approved two SWAT FTE's in Sheriff's budget (9-0)
• Approved $1 million set-aside for Sheriff and District Attorney salary increases, effective as soon as practical (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney's budget, subtracting equity adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved 2% merit increase for all employees (unanimous)
• Failed substitute motion to exclude employees earning over $125,000 from 2% merit increase (3-6)
• Approved Clerk's budget requests except voting machines (unanimous)
• Approved Office of Regional Transportation, Housing, and Economic Development budget requests (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council approved Resolution No. 5871, adopting adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, including compensation adjustments for county employees and officials, and contributions to non-profit entities. The resolution passed 8 to 1, with Council Member Theodore voting 'Nay' because she disagreed with the 2 percent across-the-board pay increase. The council also opened and closed a public hearing on the budget, with one resident speaking in favor of the employee pay increase and a $13,500 contribution to the 4H program.

• Approved Resolution No. 5871, adopting adjustments to the FY2021 budget, including compensation adjustments and non-profit contributions, by an 8-1 vote.
• Opened the public hearing on the budget by unanimous vote (Council Member Bradley absent).
• Closed the public hearing on the budget by unanimous vote (Council Member Bradley absent).
• Adjourned the meeting until June 29, 2021, at 4:00 PM.

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council approved a 2% salary increase for most county employees, effective late June 2021, excluding temporary, sworn, and redlined employees. The council also approved the certified tax rates, several COVID-related budget restorations, and forwarded multiple items to the formal Council meeting for ratification. The meeting included discussions on the budget, COVID-19 response, and a solid waste fee waiver policy.

• Approved 2% salary increase for employees, excluding temporary, sworn, and redlined employees, effective June 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ad Valorem Tax Rates as provided by the State Tax Commission (unanimous)
• Approved referral of tax sale protests to the Property Tax Committee for review (unanimous)
• Approved COVID budget restorations for Surveyor, Assessor, Treasurer, and other requests, with exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved overhead charge increases for Assessor and other county-wide charges (unanimous)
• Approved remaining significant new budget requests, except Sheriff and District Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved restoration of appropriation unit partitions (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste fee waiver policy amendments and a fee waiver for Salt Lake City (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously adopted the proposed ad valorem tax rates for fiscal year 2021 (Resolution 5867), as required by state law. The council also ratified several work session actions, including a fee waiver policy for the solid waste facility and a waiver of fees for up to 800 tons of homeless camp clean-up waste. A public hearing on the disposal of a Midvale parcel was continued to June 22, and a rezone request was forwarded to the June 29 meeting.

• Adopted FY2021 ad valorem tax rates (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Midvale parcel disposal to June 22 (unanimous)
• Forwarded rezone request (A-2 to M-2) at 8021 West New Bingham Highway to June 29 (unanimous)
• Ratified instruction to Property Tax Committee on 2021 tax sale contests (unanimous)
• Ratified budget workshop actions (unanimous)
• Adopted fee waiver policy for Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for 800 tons of homeless camp clean-up waste (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including donation to Bike Utah (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will discuss extending the COVID-19 public health emergency for a ninth time and consider a new policy on approving public infrastructure districts for residential developments. They will also receive updates on the economy, revenue and budget adjustments, the county's COVID-19 response, and municipal elections. The meeting includes a rezone request presentation and a public hearing date, as well as several discussion items on community programs and a closed session.

• Resolution to extend COVID-19 public health emergency (ninth extension)
• Policy on approval of new Public Infrastructure Development District applications for residential developments
• Revenue update and proposed budget adjustments
• Rezone request presentation (REZ2021-293) with public hearing set for June 15, 2021
• Transfer of $78,000 in County Corridor Preservation Funds to Riverton City for transportation property acquisition

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session on June 8, 2021, and approved several items to be forwarded to the formal Council meeting for ratification. The most consequential action was approving the ninth extension of the public health emergency declaration, which is needed to secure up to $10 million in FEMA funding. The Council also approved a resolution reaffirming its commitment to the 'but for' requirement for TIF projects, approved the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum's FY 2022 budget, and tabled a request for District Attorney's Office community program contributions. A proposed policy on Public Infrastructure Development Districts was withdrawn and will be reconsidered in two weeks.

• Approved extension of COVID-19 public health emergency declaration (7-1)
• Approved resolution reaffirming 'but for' requirement for TIF projects (unanimous)
• Approved Discovery Gateway Children's Museum FY 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Tabled District Attorney's Office community program contributions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including deputy constable appointments, donations, and Riverton City corridor preservation fund transfer (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 18 and May 25, 2021 work sessions (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1880, which limits emergency procurement contracts to 30 days (60 days for natural phenomena) and prohibits such contracts from benefiting county elected or appointed officials or their household/immediate family members. The Council also unanimously ratified Resolution No. 5865, extending the COVID-19 public health emergency through July 13, 2021, and approved several other items including a $78,000 corridor preservation fund transfer to Riverton City. A public hearing on the disposal of a county-owned parcel in Midvale was continued to June 15, 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1880 limiting emergency procurement contracts (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution No. 5865 extending COVID-19 public health emergency to July 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Midvale property disposal to June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved notice of public hearing for rezone from A-2 to M-2 (unanimous)
• Approved notice of public hearings for 2021 budget and tax rate adjustments (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including $78,000 transfer to Riverton City for corridor preservation (unanimous)
• Approved tax letters and abatements (unanimous)
• Approved council minutes for May 18 and May 25, 2021 (unanimous)

TRCC - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention

The Salt Lake County Tourism, Recreation, Cultural and Convention (TRCC) board will hold a regular meeting, primarily to discuss the June 2021 budget and recommendations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes from two prior meetings, and other board business. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• June 2021 Budget Discussion and Recommendations (item 21-0684)
• Approval of meeting minutes for May 29, 2020 and October 16, 2020 (item 21-0683)
• Public comment period (3 minutes per individual)

The TRCC Board unanimously recommended approval of several capital project requests totaling about $2.7 million to the Salt Lake County Council, with the caveat that projects eligible for ARPA funding would be shifted to that fund. The requests include a $1 million water well replacement at Meadow Brook Golf Course, a $300,000 pool repair at Northwest Recreation, a $210,000 turf replacement at Spence Eccles Fieldhouse, and a $1,196,765 trail project. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved minutes for May 29, 2020 and October 16, 2020 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $1,000,000 Meadow Brook Golf Well Replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $300,000 Northwest Recreation Pool Repair (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $210,000 Spence Eccles Fieldhouse Turf Replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $1,196,765 Butterfield/YellowFork/Rose Canyon Trail Phase I (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $13,092 Parks Equipment Indirect Cost Restoration (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $14,527 Recreation Equipment Indirect Cost Restoration (unanimous)

Debt Review Committee

The committee approved the April 28, 2021, meeting minutes with changes recommended by Steve Van Maren and Craig Wangsgard, including correcting the title of Committee Member Tingley and noting the Anchor Location Statement's effective date. The motion carried unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the committee discussed but did not act on issuing Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes, Municipal Building Authority bond timing, and a financial market update.

• Approved April 28, 2021, meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Corrected Committee Member Tingley's title in the minutes
• Noted Anchor Location Statement effective date as May 27, 2021, instead of December 31, 2021
• Confirmed no Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance for this year (discussion only)
• Discussed Municipal Building Authority bond timing, no decision made
• Heard financial advisory update from Zion's Public Finance (no action)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council approved Policy 1302 on official flags, removing a provision allowing vendors to temporarily display flags at county facilities. The council also approved a technical budget adjustment to true-up capital projects, the 2022 unincorporated capital projects requests, an emergency procurement ordinance, and a resolution authorizing acquisition of real property at public auction. All items were forwarded to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification.

• Approved Policy 1302 on official flags with removal of paragraph 2.1(g) (6-3)
• Approved technical budget adjustment to true-up capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 unincorporated capital projects requests (unanimous)
• Approved emergency procurement ordinance limiting contract length and prohibiting conflicts of interest (8-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing acquisition of real property at public auction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including donation to Children's Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved Council Work Session minutes for May 11, 2021 (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt ordinances on lobbying disclosure and emergency procurement restrictions, along with routine items like budget adjustments, flag policy, and tax relief letters. The agenda includes a public hearing notice for the disposal of county property in Midvale and a cancellation of the June 1 meeting.

• Ordinance requiring annual disclosure of clients and conflicts by contractual representatives (lobbyists)
• Ordinance limiting emergency procurement contract length and prohibiting contracts benefiting county officials or their families
• Public hearing notice for disposal of county property at 7188 South Union Park Ave., Midvale
• Budget adjustment to true-up capital projects
• Tax relief deferrals for five individuals and partial lien releases for four properties

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted Ordinance No. 1879, amending the County Ethics Code to require contractual representatives and lobbyists to annually disclose clients and potential conflicts of interest. The council also forwarded an emergency procurement ordinance to the June 8 meeting for formal adoption, with Council Member Granato voting against. Several work session actions were ratified, including a capital projects budget adjustment, a flag policy, and a resolution authorizing acquisition of tax-delinquent properties at public auction.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1879 requiring annual disclosure of clients and conflicts by contractual representatives (unanimous)
• Forwarded emergency procurement ordinance to June 8 for formal adoption (8-1, Granato nay)
• Ratified budget adjustment to true-up capital projects (unanimous)
• Ratified Policy 1302 on official flags at county facilities (6-3, Bradley, Bradshaw, Granato nay)
• Ratified 2022 unincorporated capital projects requests (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution No. 5864 authorizing acquisition of tax-delinquent parcels at public auction (unanimous)
• Approved tax relief deferral letters (unanimous)
• Approved partial release of liens (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified Resolution No. 5861, which strongly encourages and supports the Mayor's Office to fully open recreation and county facilities and resume pre-COVID-19 programs. The resolution also requests the Mayor create vaccine incentive options for employees and ensure all employees who desire a COVID-19 vaccine receive it. The vote was 6-3, with Council Members Stringham, Snelgrove, Alvord, Winder Newton, DeBry, and Theodore voting aye, and Bradley, Bradshaw, and Granato voting nay.

• Ratified Resolution No. 5861 urging full reopening of county recreation and facilities (6-3)
• Approved Resolution No. 5862 approving real estate purchase agreement with Hotel 5600, LLC for $150 (consent agenda)
• Ratified Resolution No. 5863 approving annual SLCo/UPD interlocal agreement for services (unanimous; DeBry recused)
• Approved appointment of Assessor Chris Stavros to Multi-County Appraisal Trust (consent agenda)
• Approved in-kind donation of nine natural history books to every county library (consent agenda)
• Approved cancellation of June 1, 2021 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded lobbying disclosure ordinance to May 25, 2021 meeting for formal adoption (unanimous)
• Approved assessor tax letter and motor vehicle refunds (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Council approved forwarding a lobbyist conflict-of-interest disclosure ordinance and a resolution urging full reopening of county recreation facilities to the formal meeting. It also directed staff to negotiate a Millcreek TIF project with an 80% county contribution and no library participation. The COVID-19 update noted declining cases and mask policy changes for vaccinated individuals.

• Approved forwarding lobbyist disclosure ordinance to May 25 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding resolution to fully open recreation and county facilities (6-3)
• Directed acceptance of Millcreek Woodland Avenue CRA with 80% county contribution, no library participation, no admin fees, cap $1,066,972
• Approved consent agenda items except 4.2, forwarded for ratification (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding UPD interlocal agreement (unanimous, DeBry recused)
• Approved forwarding Assessor Stavros appointment to Multi-County Appraisal Trust
• Approved forwarding in-kind book donation to county libraries
• Approved May 4, 2021 work session minutes (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission unanimously approved its updated bylaws, which include electronic meeting provisions, and agreed to hold future meetings in-person at the Government Center with an electronic option. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting and received training on the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. No substantive redistricting decisions were made, as the commission awaits census data.

• Approved March 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted updated commission bylaws (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold future in-person meetings at the Government Center with electronic option

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council work session approved the FY22 Behavioral Health Area Plan and forwarded it to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The Council also consented to three Planning Commission appointments, including one alternate member, with a 6-2 vote on the alternate. The session included informational updates on COVID-19 response, county finances, and criminal justice services, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved FY22 Behavioral Health Area Plan, forwarded to Council meeting (unanimous)
• Consented to Jeff Watkins as Planning Commission member, District 3 (unanimous)
• Consented to Sara Hiatt as Planning Commission member, District 5 (unanimous)
• Consented to Ofa Matagi as alternate Planning Commission member, District 3 (6-2)
• Approved consent agenda, including in-kind donation of 1,000 athletic shoes to County Library (unanimous)
• Accepted April 27, 2021 work session minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council approved setting a public hearing for June 8, 2021, to discuss disposing of a parcel at 7188 South Union Park Ave., Midvale. It ratified the FY22 Behavioral Health Area Plan and Planning Commission appointments, and approved several tax-related items including refunds and a partial lien release. No action was taken on COVID-19 updates or the MSD general plan update.

• Set public hearing for June 8, 2021 on Midvale property disposal (unanimous)
• Ratified FY22 Behavioral Health Services Area Plan (unanimous)
• Ratified Planning Commission appointments: Jeff Watkins, Sara Hiatt, Ofa Matagi (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including in-kind donation of 1,000 athletic shoes to library (unanimous)
• Approved partial release of lien for LF Bowen Park LLC (unanimous)
• Approved personal property tax exemption summary (unanimous)
• Approved refund of overpaid personal property taxes $36,642.31 (unanimous)
• Approved DMV registration refunds $453.76 and $780.00 (unanimous)

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will discuss a series of budget adjustments, including transfers and rebudgets for public works, parks, libraries, and the Mountain America Expo Center. They will also receive updates on the COVID-19 public health emergency and the county's coordinated response, and consider an Animal Services patrol request. The meeting includes several consent items for property-related agreements.

• Transfer $2,188,591 from Public Works Operations to Engineering Capital Projects
• Rebudget $1,352,406 for Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Center construction
• Request $1,727,975 in additional funds for Daybreak Library
• Request $1,451,031 in additional funds for Granite Library
• Extension of the public health emergency for COVID-19 pandemic

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved and forwarded 14 budget adjustments to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including transfers for Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Library projects, and a technical correction for the Mountain America Expo Center. The Council also approved the eighth extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency and policy updates to IT standards. The Animal Services patrol request was tabled unanimously after concerns about jurisdiction and signage were raised.

• Approved Public Works transfer of $2,188,591 from operations to engineering capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works budget adjustments for GSLMSD capital projects, including reductions and revenue recognitions (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation transfer of $419,465 between capital projects, including Mt Olympus Trailhead closeout (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation rebudget of $1,352,406 for Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Center and $44,205 for its sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain America Expo Center technical budget adjustment adding $1,350,000 in revenue (unanimous)
• Approved Library budget adjustments: $6,293,488 true-up for Granite Library, $1,727,975 for Daybreak Library, and $1,451,031 for Granite Library (unanimous)
• Approved eighth extension of COVID-19 public health emergency (unanimous)
• Tabled Animal Services patrol request for a two-year pilot program (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted Ordinance No. 1878, amending Section 2.06A.020 of the County Code to allow the mayor to delegate oversight and management of executive branch activities to deputy mayors, associate deputy mayors, and department directors. The ordinance passed with a 7-2 vote, with Council Members Bradley and Bradshaw voting nay. The council also ratified multiple budget adjustments and approved tax letters, and tabled a discussion on Animal Services patrol request.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1878 clarifying mayoral delegation authority (7-2)
• Ratified transfer of $2,188,591 from Public Works Operations to Engineering Capital Projects (unanimous)
• Ratified reduction of $73,345 in revenue/expense for Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District capital projects (unanimous)
• Ratified recognition of $180,391 in revenue/expense for a capital project (unanimous)
• Ratified reduction of $14,000 in revenue/expense for GSLMSD capital projects (unanimous)
• Ratified recognition of $31,165 in revenue/expense for White City Sandy Canal Trail (unanimous)
• Ratified transfer of $419,465 between Parks and Recreation capital projects (unanimous)
• Ratified extension of Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 through June 9, 2021 (unanimous)

Debt Review Committee

The Debt Review Committee will meet electronically to discuss various financial matters. Discussion items include tax revenue anticipation notes and municipal bonding authority debt timing.

• Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS)
• Municipal Bonding Authority Debt Timing
• Financial Advisor Update
• Open and Public Meetings Annual Training

The Salt Lake County Debt Review Committee met electronically on April 28, 2021, and approved the minutes from October 28, 2020. No substantive decisions were made; the committee discussed the possibility of not issuing tax revenue anticipation notes (TRANS) due to strong fund balances, and reviewed debt timing for library bonds and market conditions. The next meeting was scheduled for May 26, 2021.

• Approved October 28, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed not issuing TRANS due to positive fund balances (no formal action)
• Discussed timing of Municipal Building Authority library bonds (no formal action)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 26, 2021

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council approved an ordinance amendment that restricts the mayor's ability to reorganize executive branch delegations without Council oversight, forwarding it to the May 4 Council meeting. The Council also approved several budget adjustments and a resolution directing the Auditor to provide performance auditing services, starting with the Library Services Division and Treasurer's Office. All items were forwarded for ratification at the 4:00 PM Council meeting.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 2.06A.020 to require Council oversight for delegation changes (6-3)
• Approved $51,800 transfer from Concrete Patch Repair to Door Frame Replacement at Mountain America Expo Center (unanimous)
• Approved $58,500 transfer from Expansion Joint Repairs to Parking Lot Sink Hole at Mountain America Expo (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 budget-neutral transfer for Salt Palace Convention Center kitchen dishwasher replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 budget-neutral transfer for Salt Palace Convention Center heat exchanger maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $134,990 revenue/expense recognition for E-Bus Air Quality Monitoring Project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution directing Auditor to provide performance auditing services, starting with Library Services and Treasurer's Office (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $11,500 cash contribution to Ballet West and in-kind donation from Trails Utah (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt several ordinances, including changes to Animal Services regulations and deputy mayor delegation authority. They will also ratify budget adjustments for county facilities, approve donations and easements, and review tax administration letters. The meeting includes ceremonial items and citizen public input.

• Ordinance amending Title 8 to regulate commercial dog walkers and update Animal Services procedures
• Budget transfer of $51,800 for Mountain America Expo Center door frame replacement
• Budget-neutral transfer of $200,000 for Salt Palace Convention Center kitchen dishwasher replacement
• Acceptance of $11,500 cash contribution to Ballet West for studio flooring
• Resolution authorizing real estate purchase and easement release with Sego Properties in Magna

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted an ordinance updating Title 8 of the County Code regarding Animal Services, including new definitions, regulation of commercial dog walkers, and enforcement procedures. The council also voted to forward an ordinance allowing the mayor to delegate authority to deputy mayors and department directors to the May 4 meeting for formal consideration, with a 5-3 vote. Additionally, the council ratified several budget adjustments and approved a resolution directing the county auditor to provide performance auditing services.

• Adopted Animal Services ordinance amending Title 8 (unanimous)
• Forwarded deputy mayor delegation ordinance to May 4 meeting (5-3)
• Ratified $51,800 transfer for Mountain America Expo Center door frame replacement (unanimous)
• Ratified $200,000 transfer for Salt Palace dishwasher replacement (unanimous)
• Ratified $58,500 transfer for Mountain America Expo parking lot sink hole (unanimous)
• Ratified $30,000 transfer for Salt Palace heat exchanger maintenance (unanimous)
• Ratified $134,990 revenue/expense recognition for E-Bus air quality monitoring (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 5854 directing performance audits (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization is reviewing a list of property tax exemption applications for religious and charitable organizations. The agenda consists solely of these exemption requests, with no other business items.

• Religious exemptions for Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, Masonic Temple Association, Summum, and multiple other churches
• Charitable exemptions for Western Odyssey, Inc. mental health and substance abuse facilities
• Charitable exemptions for First Step House, Inc. recovery residences
• Educational exemptions for Triad Center parking stalls and Rowland Hall school properties
• Charitable exemptions for IHC-LDS Hospital buildings and parking

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will discuss budget adjustments for Parks and Recreation ($73,500 for Phase 1 of the Butterfield Canyon Trail System) and Arts and Culture ($126,000 for HVAC, frequency drive, and flooring repairs). They will also receive an update on the county's COVID-19 response, consider an ordinance amending the Mountainous Planning District boundaries, and review an interlocal agreement for electric bus air quality monitoring. Consent items include donations to Animal Services and a property conveyance to SLC Innovation District II, LLC.

• Budget adjustment: $73,500 for Butterfield Canyon Trail System Phase 1
• Budget adjustment: $126,000 for Arts and Culture HVAC, frequency drive, and flooring repairs
• Ordinance amending Mountainous Planning District boundaries and commission membership
• Electric bus air quality monitoring interlocal agreement with U of U, Division of Air Quality, UTA
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session and voted to forward several items to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including a $73,500 budget adjustment for Phase 1 of the Butterfield Canyon Trail System, a $126,500 budget adjustment for Arts and Culture repairs, an ordinance amending the Mountainous Planning District boundaries, an electric bus air quality monitoring interlocal agreement, and an amendment to the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District agreement. The Mountainous Planning District ordinance was forwarded with a 7-2 vote, with Council Members Snelgrove and Theodore opposing. All other motions were unanimous. The council also received updates on COVID-19 response and proposed hires.

• Approved and forwarded $73,500 for Butterfield Canyon Trail Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $126,500 for Arts and Culture HVAC, frequency drive, and flooring repairs (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded Mountainous Planning District boundary ordinance (7-2, Snelgrove and Theodore opposed)
• Approved and forwarded electric bus air quality monitoring interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District interlocal agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded consent agenda including Animal Services donations and surplus property conveyance (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing on disposing of county-owned parcels in Brighton, budget adjustments for parks and arts, and various interlocal agreements. The meeting includes routine items like proclamations and consent agenda ratifications.

• Public hearing on disposal of 0.13 acres at 8059 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton (Tax IDs 24-35-155-046, -049, -051)
• Budget adjustment: $73,500 for Phase 1 of Butterfield Canyon Trail System
• Budget adjustment: $126,000 for HVAC, frequency drive, and flooring repairs for Arts and Culture
• Ordinance amending Mountainous Planning District boundaries and commission membership
• Approval of electric bus air quality monitoring interlocal agreement with U of U, Division of Air Quality, and UTA

The Salt Lake County Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a resolution declaring three adjacent parcels in Brighton (totaling about 0.13 acres) available for disposal. The council also ratified several budget adjustments, including $73,500 for the Butterfield Canyon Trail System and $126,500 for Arts and Culture repairs, and approved interlocal agreements for electric bus air quality monitoring and waste management. All votes were unanimous.

• Declared Brighton property (8059 S Brighton Loop Rd) available for disposal (unanimous)
• Ratified $73,500 budget for Butterfield Canyon Trail Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Ratified $126,500 budget for Arts and Culture HVAC/flooring repairs (unanimous)
• Ratified ordinance amending Mountainous Planning District boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved electric bus air quality monitoring interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including Animal Services donations and $4,800 property sale to SLC Innovation District II (unanimous)
• Approved $260 personal property tax refund (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization is meeting to consider property tax appeals, including late appeals, hearing officer recommendations, and assessor stipulations. They will also vote on two significant adjustments that reduce assessed values by over $5 million combined, and approve a list of new property tax exemptions. The meeting is largely procedural, processing a backlog of appeals.

• Approve 10 late appeals
• Approve 214 assessor and hearing officer recommendations
• Significant adjustment: Anthem Center, LLC, 5167 W Denali Park Dr, value reduced from $6,701,500 to $4,820,000 (28% change)
• Significant adjustment: Boyer Vista Holdings, LC, 632 W Vista Station Blvd, value reduced from $3,206,500 to $500 (100% change)
• Approve 16 new property tax exemptions

Council Work Session

The Salt Lake County Council will hold a work session to discuss and provide direction on several budget adjustments, including COVID-19 vaccine funding, equipment purchases, and grant recognitions. They will also receive updates on the county's COVID-19 response and finances, and discuss a proposed ordinance amending Animal Services regulations. The meeting is conducted electronically due to the pandemic, with public input via Webex.

• Budget adjustment: $4,401,526 revenue and $495,000 expense for COVID vaccine and outreach grant from Utah Department of Health
• Budget adjustment: $86,200 for Sheriff's Office search and rescue equipment (aluminum trailer and portable communication system)
• Budget adjustment: $30,000 to replace main heat exchanger at Sunday Anderson Westside Senior Center
• Discussion of ordinance amending Title 8 of County Code relating to Animal Services, including regulation of commercial dog walkers
• Consent items include transferring $54,572 and $11,405 in corridor preservation funds to Herriman City for transportation property acquisition

The Salt Lake County Council held a work session and unanimously voted to forward eight budget adjustments, including funding for COVID vaccine outreach, search and rescue equipment, and a senior center heat exchanger, to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The consent agenda, including the June budget calendar and several interlocal agreements, was also approved and forwarded. No final decisions were made; all items were forwarded for later ratification.

• Approved and forwarded $18,000 for two mowers for Government Center grounds (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $4,401,526 COVID vaccine grant recognition (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $50,000 EDA Cares Act recovery grant (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $86,200 for search and rescue trailer and communication system (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $30,000 for senior center heat exchanger replacement (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $10,678 for concrete pad at Sheriff's range (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded $203,800 transfer for COVID vaccination volunteer onboarding staff (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded USDA APHIS contract for urban wildlife control (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed ordinance updating animal services regulations, budget adjustments for COVID-19 response and equipment, and various resolutions and proclamations. The agenda includes public input, a public hearing notice for property disposal, and ratification of prior work session actions.

• Ordinance amending Title 8 on Animal Services, including commercial dog walker regulation and new enforcement
• Budget adjustment: $4,401,526 in COVID vaccine and outreach grant revenue
• Budget adjustment: $86,200 for Sheriff's search and rescue equipment
• Transfer of $54,572 and $11,405 in corridor preservation funds to Herriman City
• Public hearing notice for disposal of 0.13 acres in Brighton at 8059 South Brighton Loop Road

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council will discuss and potentially ratify a $29.7 million budget adjustment for COVID-19 response funds, set a public hearing for the sale of county-owned parcels in Brighton, and consider an ordinance requiring physical signs for land use hearings. The meeting also includes ratification of consent items such as donations and property acquisitions, plus tax relief letters.

• Budget adjustment transferring $29,715,390 for COVID-19 response and recovery funds
• Public hearing to discuss disposal of 0.13 acres at 8059 South Brighton Loop Road, Brighton
• Ordinance amending Section 19.90.020 to require physical signs for land use hearings
• Resolution to acquire property from Cal-Redwood Auto Spa, LLC for Surplus Canal Project
• Donations: $2,600 from Girl's Night Out, PPE from University of Utah, $70,000 hand sanitizer from Webb Promotions

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously ratified the seventh extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, which will remain in effect until midnight on May 4, 2021. The Council also approved a $29.7 million budget transfer to accurately account for COVID-19 response and recovery funds, and lifted budget controls for ZAP Tier I and Zoological Operations. Several property transactions were approved, including a land swap with Cal-Redwood Auto Spa for the Surplus Canal project and the conveyance of Mill Hollow Park to Cottonwood Heights.

• Ratified Resolution No. 5843, extending the COVID-19 public health emergency until May 4, 2021.
• Ratified a $29,715,390 budget transfer for accurate accounting of COVID-19 response and recovery funds.
• Ratified lifting budget control for ZAP Tier I and Zoological Operations.
• Approved setting a public hearing on the disposal of three adjacent parcels in Brighton totaling approximately 0.13 acres.
• Approved forwarding an ordinance requiring physical signs for certain land use hearings to the Planning Commission.
• Ratified the consent agenda, including donations of $2,600, PPE, and $70,000 worth of hand sanitizer.
• Approved Resolution No. 5844, a property acquisition and transfer with Cal-Redwood Auto Spa for the Surplus Canal project.
• Approved Resolution No. 5845, declaring Mill Hollow Park surplus and conveying it to Cottonwood Heights.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including a $29,715,390 budget adjustment for COVID-19 recovery funds. The agenda also includes discussions on public health emergency extensions, land use notice ordinances, and various property resolutions.

• Budget adjustment to transfer $29,715,390 for COVID-19 response and recovery accounting
• Discussion to lift ZAP Tier I & Zoological Operations budget control
• Ordinance to require physical sign posting for certain land use hearings
• Resolution to extend the declared Public Health Emergency regarding COVID-19
• Donations including $70,000 worth of hand sanitizer and PPE items

The Committee of the Whole approved and forwarded several items to the full Council for ratification, including a $29,715,390 budget transfer for COVID response accounting, a lift on ZAP Tier I and Zoological Operations budget controls, and a seventh extension of the public health emergency until May 4, 2021. The committee also referred a proposed ordinance requiring physical signs at land use hearings to the Planning Commission for review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved and forwarded a $29,715,390 budget transfer for COVID response and recovery funds accounting.
• Approved and forwarded a lift on ZAP Tier I and Zoological Operations budget controls.
• Approved and forwarded a resolution extending the public health emergency for COVID-19 until May 4, 2021.
• Referred an ordinance requiring physical signs at land use hearings to the Planning Commission for review.
• Approved and forwarded the consent agenda, including donations of $2,600, PPE, and $70,000 of hand sanitizer.
• Approved and forwarded a resolution for property acquisition and transfer with Cal-Redwood Auto Spa, LLC.
• Approved and forwarded a resolution declaring surplus property and conveying it to Cottonwood Heights.
• Approved cancellation of the April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization is meeting to consider property tax appeals, including late appeals, hearing officer recommendations, and new exemption applications. The board will vote on 237 appeals this week, with most recommended for denial or adjustment. The meeting is open to the public via live stream, and the county government center is closed.

• Approval of 2 late appeals
• Hearing officer recommendations on appeals E-196 (deny), U-13 (adjust), H-9 (adjust)
• Withdrawal of appeal W-7 by appellant
• Assessor stipulation on S-6 and recommendation to adjust C-2
• Approval of 4 new property tax exemptions

Committee of the Whole

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a COVID-19 response update, a drought state of emergency, and proposed animal ordinance changes for forest zones. They will also consider budget adjustments, a real property conveyance, and consent items. The meeting includes a closed session for real property discussions.

• Budget adjustment to recognize $30,000 in revenue and expenditures from a Bank of America grant for a summer intern program
• Initiation of animal ordinance updates for Forest Recreation (FR) and Forest Agricultural (FA) zones
• Discussion on Utah State of Emergency due to drought conditions
• Resolution authorizing an interlocal cooperation agreement for conveyance of real property by quitclaim deed
• Consent items: $20,000 donation from Lynda Jacobson Trust and waiver of $5,600 Equestrian Park usage fee for South Jordan Summerfest

The Salt Lake County Council Committee of the Whole approved a budget adjustment recognizing $30,000 in revenue and expenditures from a Bank of America grant for a summer intern program, forwarding it to the full Council for ratification. The Council also approved an interlocal cooperation agreement for a real property conveyance and the consent agenda, which included a $20,000 donation from the Lynda Jacobson Trust and a fee waiver for South Jordan City's Summerfest. All votes were unanimous. The meeting included informational updates on COVID-19 response, drought conditions, senior center reopening, and behavioral health services.

• Approved budget adjustment for $30,000 Bank of America grant for summer intern program, forwarded to Council meeting
• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement for real property conveyance by quitclaim deed, forwarded to Council meeting
• Approved consent agenda, including $20,000 donation from Lynda Jacobson Trust and $5,600 fee waiver for South Jordan Summerfest, forwarded to Council meeting
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Closed meeting for real property discussion (motion carried unanimously)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider property tax appeals, including a significant adjustment for 862 W Fine Drive, reducing its value from $9,506,600 to $7,486,300. The board will also vote on recommendations for several other appeals, including denials, adjustments, and stipulations. The meeting is held electronically due to the county building closure, with public comment available.

• Significant adjustment: 862 W Fine Drive, value reduced by $2,020,300 (21%)
• Approval of late appeals (Count 7)
• Approval of Assessor and Hearing Officer recommendations (Count 167)
• Appeal W-72 withdrawn by appellant
• Appeal E-55: Hearing Officer recommends denial

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to ratify actions from Committee of the Whole, including a $30,000 grant for a summer intern program, an update on the county's COVID-19 response, and an interlocal agreement for property conveyance. The agenda also includes proclamations, tax letters, and various conflict disclosure forms. Most items are routine ratifications and disclosures, with no major new ordinances or public hearings listed.

• Ratify $30,000 Bank of America grant for Summer Intern Program
• Update on Salt Lake County's coordinated COVID-19 response
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement for quitclaim deed property conveyance
• Proclamation declaring March 24, 2021 as Education and Sharing Day
• Property valuation changes: Palmer's Building Company from $15,345,100 to $9,551,500

The Salt Lake County Council ratified a resolution authorizing the conveyance of approximately 6.18 acres of county-owned property in South Salt Lake to the University of Utah for development of a behavioral health intake center. The property will be transferred by quitclaim deed for no fee, with a reversionary clause requiring the land to revert to the county if not used for academic, research, or health care purposes within 20 years. The council also ratified a $30,000 budget adjustment for a Bank of America grant for a summer intern program, approved four property tax valuation changes, and received and filed conflict disclosure forms. The meeting was conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• Ratified Resolution No. 5842 authorizing the quitclaim deed conveyance of county property to the University of Utah for a behavioral health intake center
• Ratified budget adjustment recognizing $30,000 in revenue and expenditures for a Bank of America summer intern program grant
• Ratified consent agenda including a $20,000 donation from the Lynda Jacobson Trust and a fee waiver for South Jordan Summerfest at the Equestrian Park
• Approved four auditor tax letters changing property valuations for 2019 and 2018
• Received and filed annual conflict disclosure statements from the District Attorney's Office
• Received and filed conflict of interest forms from Zoo, Arts & Parks and Parks and Recreation advisory board members
• Received and filed conflict of interest disclosure forms for Lisa O'Bryan, Real Estate Division
• Approved the minutes from the March 9, 2021 council meeting

Redevelopment Agency

The Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency will meet electronically to discuss and possibly approve a budget adjustment for fiscal year 2021, including $1,010,065 for the Arbor Park RDA Packard Bell project. The board will also discuss electing RDA board officers. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Budget adjustment of $1,010,065 for Arbor Park RDA Packard Bell project
• Discussion and possible approval of FY2021 budget adjustment
• Discussion on election of RDA Board Officers
• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting

The Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency approved a $1,010,065 budget adjustment for the Arbor Park RDA (Packard Bell) project, described as the final reimbursement to the developer, closing out the project area. The board also approved the December 1, 2020 meeting minutes and elected Director Bradshaw as Chair and Director Theodore as Vice-Chair. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the December 1, 2020 RDA meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the FY2021 budget adjustment of $1,010,065 for the Arbor Park RDA (Packard Bell) project, the final reimbursement to the developer, closing out the project area.
• Elected Director Bradshaw as Chair and Director Theodore as Vice-Chair of the RDA.

Committee of the Whole

The Salt Lake County Council Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several budget adjustments, including a $29,035,500 federal grant for emergency rental assistance, transfers for theater renovations, and COVID-19 response updates. The meeting is held electronically due to the pandemic, with public comment via Webex or email.

• Budget adjustment: $29,035,500 for Emergency Rental Assistance from U.S. Treasury
• Budget adjustment: $96,000 transfer and $42,000 revenue for McCarthey Plaza Renovation at Eccles Theater
• Budget adjustment: $103,000 transfer for Delta Hall Auditorium Door Replacement
• Budget adjustment: $765,832 increase for Household Hazardous Waste Building
• Budget adjustment: $175,902 from Loan Loss Reserve for Economic Development Revolving Loan write-offs

The Committee of the Whole approved and forwarded ten budget adjustments to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification, including transfers for the UPACA Eccles Theater, Sheriff's Office COVID grant rebudgeting, and a $29 million emergency rental assistance grant. The Council also received informational updates on COVID-19 response, expenditures, and wildfire mitigation. Two agenda items were pulled, and a closed session was held for real property discussion.

• Approved and forwarded UPACA Eccles Theater budget adjustment transferring $96,000 and recognizing $42,000 for McCarthey Plaza renovation.
• Approved and forwarded UPACA Eccles Theater budget adjustment transferring $103,000 for Delta Hall Auditorium door replacement.
• Approved and forwarded Sheriff's Office rebudgeting of unspent DOJ COVID grant funds totaling $214,876.
• Approved and forwarded Economic Development Revolving Loan Program use of $175,902 from Loan Loss Reserve for write-offs.
• Approved and forwarded recognition of $29,035,500 in revenue and expense for emergency rental assistance from the Department of the Treasury.
• Approved and forwarded Public Works budget adjustments for GSLMSD capital projects (increase $150,000, reduce $15,000, recognize $270,300).
• Approved and forwarded Flood Control $24,000 appropriation unit shift to purchase Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler.
• Approved and forwarded Health Department budget increase of $765,832 for Household Hazardous Waste Building.

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider 130 property tax appeals, including 23 late appeals, and vote on assessor and hearing officer recommendations. The board will also approve a significant adjustment reducing Northern Utah Healthcare Corporation's property value by $1,242,300 (26%) and act on two new exemption applications. The meeting is held virtually due to the county building closure.

• Approval of 23 late appeals
• 130 total appeals with recommendations to adjust, deny, or dismiss
• Significant adjustment: Northern Utah Healthcare Corp, 3048 S Colt Plaza Dr, value cut from $4,839,100 to $3,596,800 (-26%)
• Two new exemption applications: one granted/sold, one denied
• Year-to-date: 1,891 appeals processed, $255.7M in market value changes

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and ratify a series of budget adjustments, including a $29,035,500 federal grant for emergency rental assistance, several capital project transfers, and a COVID-19 response update. They will also consider an ordinance renaming the weekly work meeting to 'Council Work Session' and initiate animal ordinance updates for forest zones. The agenda includes numerous consent items, tax letters, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.

• Ratify $29,035,500 federal grant for emergency rental assistance
• Budget adjustments for McCarthey Plaza renovation ($96,000 transfer + $42,000 revenue) and Delta Hall door replacement ($103,000)
• Rebudget unspent DOJ COVID grant funds for Sheriff's Office ($44,000 jail, $69,754 public safety, $101,122 countywide)
• Ordinance to rename weekly work meeting to 'Council Work Session'
• Initiate animal ordinance updates for Forest Recreation and Forest Agricultural zones

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted Ordinance No. 1876, which renames the council's weekly work meeting from 'Committee of the Whole' to 'Council Work Session' and updates related ordinance references. The council also ratified a series of budget adjustments, including funding for the McCarthey Plaza renovation, Delta Hall door replacement, and COVID-19 rental assistance, among others. A proclamation commending Austin Klingler for his track and field achievements was approved. No action was taken on the COVID-19 response update, and two agenda items were pulled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1876 renaming weekly work meeting to 'Council Work Session' (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment transferring $96,000 and recognizing $42,000 for McCarthey Plaza renovation (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment transferring $103,000 for Delta Hall Auditorium door replacement (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment rebudgeting unspent DOJ COVID grant funds totaling $214,876 (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment using $175,902 from Loan Loss Reserve for loan write-offs (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment recognizing $29,035,500 in Emergency Rental Assistance grant (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment increasing GSLMSD capital project by $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation commending Austin Klingler (unanimous)

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission is meeting electronically to consider adopting draft bylaws, receive an update on census data availability, and schedule future meetings. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. This is a working meeting focused on process and data, not final district maps.

• Consideration of Commission Bylaws (21-0161)
• Update on Census Data Availability (21-0300)
• Approval of January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (21-0159)
• Schedule date and time of next meeting(s) (21-0160)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission approved its amended bylaws, incorporating statutory updates and a typo fix, and scheduled its next meeting for May 13, 2021. The commission also discussed delayed census data and plans to receive demographic information.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Amended bylaws to update statutory references (53A-2-119 to 53G-3-305, 52-4-1 to 52-4-101) (unanimous).
• Amended bylaws to correct Article 11 to Article 10 (unanimous).
• Adopted bylaws as amended (unanimous).
• Scheduled next meeting for May 13, 2021, at 10:00 AM (unanimous).

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization is meeting to consider 160 property tax appeals, including 7 late appeals, 159 assessor and hearing officer recommendations, and 1 significant adjustment. The board will also select 3 members for a Charity Plan Review Committee. The meeting is being held electronically due to the county government center being closed to the public.

• Significant adjustment: 10300 Redwood Road LLC, 10300 S Redwood Road, value reduced from $5,567,200 to $1,700,000 (69% change)
• Approval of 7 late appeals
• Approval of 159 assessor and hearing officer recommendations, including stipulations and adjustments
• Selection of 3 members for the Charity Plan Review Committee
• Possible closed session to discuss commercial information

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt an ordinance updating street addressing rules, rename its weekly work meeting, and ratify several budget adjustments, including a $35.9 million transfer within the Health Department and COVID-19 grants. The council will also consider distributing general funds to townships for pandemic response and receive updates on the county's COVID-19 response and parks bond projects.

• Ordinance updating Chapter 2.49 Street Addressing and Property Identification
• Budget adjustment transferring $35,888,332 between Health Department sub-departments
• Grant from Utah Department of Health for COVID contact tracing ($7,292,595)
• Grant for COVID vaccine planning and distribution ($379,800)
• Resolution to distribute general funds to townships for COVID-19 response

The Salt Lake County Council formally adopted Ordinance No. 1875, updating Chapter 2.49 on street addressing and property identification, and ratified a resolution distributing general funds to metro townships to assist with COVID-19 response. The council also ratified several budget adjustments, including a $35.9 million transfer within the Health Department and grants for contact tracing and vaccine distribution. No action was taken on the COVID-19 coordinated response update or the Parks and Recreation bond project updates.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1875 updating Chapter 2.49 (Street Addressing and Property Identification).
• Ratified Resolution No. 5840 distributing general funds to metro townships (Copperton, Emigration, Kearns, Magna, White City) for COVID-19 response.
• Ratified budget adjustment transferring $35,888,332 between Health Department sub-departments.
• Ratified recognition of a $7,292,595 grant from Utah Department of Health for COVID contact tracing.
• Ratified recognition of a $379,800 grant from Utah Department of Health for COVID vaccine planning and distribution.
• Ratified appointment to the West General Plan Steering Committee.
• Ratified consent items including Eccles Theatre virtual rental rates and donations of books and coats to the County Library.
• Approved Assessor's tax letters and a private business disclosure form.

Committee of the Whole

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially act on several items, including COVID-19 response updates, budget adjustments for the Health Department, and various community services projects. The agenda includes informational updates and discussion items, with possible votes on legislative matters related to the ongoing state of emergency. Public input is limited to three minutes per person via Webex.

• Budget adjustment: Health Department transfer of $35,888,332 between sub-departments
• Budget adjustment: Recognize $7,292,595 grant for COVID contact tracing
• Budget adjustment: Recognize $379,800 grant for COVID vaccine planning and distribution
• Resolution to distribute general funds to townships for COVID-19 response
• Ordinance to rename weekly work meeting to 'Council Work Session'

The Committee of the Whole forwarded several budget adjustments to the full Council for ratification, including a $35,888,332 transfer within the Health Department, a $7,292,595 grant for COVID contact tracing, and a $379,800 grant for vaccine planning. It also approved forwarding a resolution to distribute CARES funds to townships and appointed Council Members Newton and Stringham to the West General Plan steering committee (8-1). The meeting included informational updates on COVID-19 response, facility reopenings, and park projects, but no other final decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding $35,888,332 Health Department budget transfer (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $7,292,595 COVID contact tracing grant (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $379,800 COVID vaccine planning grant (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding CARES fund distribution resolution to townships (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Members Newton and Stringham to West General Plan steering committee (8-1)
• Approved forwarding ordinance renaming work meetings to 'Council Work Session' (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including Eccles Theatre rental rates and library donations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially act on several items, including extending the COVID-19 public health emergency, a library budget adjustment, and updates on the county's COVID-19 response. They will also consider a resolution for a Clark Planetarium merchant agreement and fee reductions, an ordinance updating street addressing, and other routine matters. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person via Webex or email.

• Resolution to extend the COVID-19 public health emergency (sixth extension)
• Budget adjustment of $141,576 for the Holladay Boiler Capital Project
• 2021 Bandwango Merchant Agreement and fee reduction for Clark Planetarium shows
• Ordinance updating Chapter 2.49 on street addressing and property identification
• Transfer of $611,500 in County Corridor Preservation Funds to Salt Lake City

The Salt Lake County Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting where they voted to support several state legislative bills, including SB 214 (official language amendments), SB 237 (animal shelter revisions), SB 240 (county recreational area amendments), and HB 433 (infrastructure funding). They also approved a budget adjustment for the Holladay boiler project, extended the public health emergency declaration, and forwarded several items to the formal Council meeting for ratification.

• Approved library rebudget of $141,576 for Holladay boiler project (unanimous)
• Supported SB 214 Official Language Amendments (unanimous)
• Supported SB 237 Animal Shelter Revisions (unanimous)
• Supported SB 240 County Recreational Area Amendments (unanimous)
• Supported HB 433 Infrastructure Funding (unanimous)
• Requested tabling of SB 195 Emergency Response Amendments (8-1)
• Approved extension of public health emergency (unanimous)
• Approved Bandwango merchant agreement for Clark Planetarium (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider 152 property tax appeals, including hearing officer recommendations to deny, adjust, or dismiss, and assessor stipulations. They will also vote on four significant adjustments that would reduce property values by $1.09M to $2.13M each. The meeting is held electronically due to the county building closure, with public comment available online.

• Approval of 152 property tax appeal recommendations, including 17 assessor recommendations, 8 stipulations, and 99 hearing recommendations
• Significant adjustment for Property Reserve Inc. at 134 E First Ave: value reduced from $2,051,990 to $957,300 (53% change)
• Significant adjustment for Eliasen, Kenneth at 2072 E Creek Road: value reduced from $4,139,390 to $2,008,000 (51% change)
• Significant adjustment for Draper Wingate Development at 12361 S Minuteman Drive: value reduced from $2,196,600 to $912,200 (58% change)
• Possible closed session to discuss commercial information under state tax law

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss an ordinance updating Chapter 2.49 on street addressing and property identification, with formal adoption possible at the March 9 meeting. The council will also ratify prior committee actions, including a $141,576 rebudget for the Holladay Boiler capital project, an extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and a $611,500 transfer of corridor preservation funds to Salt Lake City. Other items include approving a $5,000 donation to Animal Services, fee waivers for Clark Planetarium totaling $45,465.10, and various tax letters.

• Discussion of ordinance updating Chapter 2.49 Street Addressing and Property Identification
• Rebudget $141,576 for Holladay Boiler capital project
• Extension of COVID-19 public health emergency declaration
• Transfer $611,500 of County Corridor Preservation Funds to Salt Lake City
• Approval of $5,000 cash donation from George Q. Morris Foundation to Animal Services

The Salt Lake County Council ratified a resolution extending the COVID-19 public health emergency through April 2, 2021, and approved several other items. The council also ratified a budget adjustment for the Holladay boiler project, approved a Bandwango merchant agreement for Clark Planetarium, and approved a $611,500 transfer of corridor preservation funds to Salt Lake City. All votes were unanimous.

• Ratified Resolution No. 5836 extending the COVID-19 public health emergency until April 2, 2021.
• Ratified a budget adjustment of $141,576 for the Holladay boiler capital project.
• Ratified Resolution No. 5837 authorizing the Bandwango merchant agreement and fee reduction for Clark Planetarium shows.
• Ratified Resolution No. 5838 approving a conservation easement by South Valley Sewer District in favor of Salt Lake County.
• Ratified Resolution No. 5839 approving transfer of $611,500 in corridor preservation funds to Salt Lake City.
• Ratified consent agenda including 2021 reprecincting proposals, a $5,000 donation to Animal Services, and $45,465.10 in Planetarium fee waivers.
• Approved auditor, assessor, and tax administration letters (including property valuation changes and tax relief requests).
• Pulled the Hazardous Chemical Local Emergency Planning Committee appointment from the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved moving $110,000 from the General Fund to a special account for the hoof and bike trail system at Butterfield Canyon, and forwarded the item to the 4:00 PM Council meeting for ratification. The Council also approved adding a $2.7 million asphalt overlay project for lower Millcreek Canyon Road to the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District's bond, and forwarded that item as well. Several positions on state legislation were taken, including support for 1st Sub HB 277, 1st Sub HB 347, SB 201, and HB 76, and opposition to HB 342, HB 367, and HB 390. The meeting was conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• Approved moving $110,000 from the General Fund to a special account for the Butterfield Canyon trail system; forwarded to the Council meeting for ratification.
• Approved adding a $2.7 million asphalt overlay project for lower Millcreek Canyon Road to the GSLMSD bond; forwarded to the Council meeting for ratification.
• Voted to support 1st Sub HB 277 (Child Care Eligibility Amendments).
• Voted to oppose HB 342 (Government Enterprise Amendments).
• Voted to support 1st Sub HB 347 (Homeless Services Amendments).
• Voted to oppose HB 367 (Qualified Immunity Amendments).
• Voted to oppose HB 390 (Urban Farming Amendments).
• Voted to support SB 201 (Public Notice Amendments) and HB 76 (Firearm Preemption Amendments).

Board of Equalization

The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization will consider 320 property tax appeals, including recommendations to adjust, deny, or dismiss them. The board will also vote on three significant property value reductions, including a $14.3 million cut for a medical office complex. A list of new property tax exemptions is also up for approval.

• Approve 320 property tax appeals, including 164 adjustments and 133 denials
• Significant value cut: HCPI/UTAH, LLC medical office at 3725-3755 W 4100 S, from $28.1M to $13.8M
• Significant value cut: Station at Midvale low-income housing at 7690 S Center Square, from $15.1M to $9.2M
• Significant value cut: LD Bowerman auto dealership at 98 E 13800 S, from $6.9M to $5.3M
• Approve 3 new property tax exemptions

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including funding options for trail projects near Butterfield Canyon, a proposed bond for asphalt overlay of Lower Millcreek Canyon Road, and an update on the county's COVID-19 response. The council will also ratify prior committee actions, including donations, appointments, and agreements, and review tax letters and private business disclosures.

• Consideration of options to provide county funding for trail projects near Butterfield Canyon
• Presentation on proposed bond project: asphalt overlay of Lower Millcreek Canyon Road
• Update on Salt Lake County's coordinated response to COVID-19, with possible action on legislative matters
• Resolution to authorize 2021 Bandwango Merchant Agreement and fee reduction for Clark Planetarium shows
• Approval of two perpetual culinary waterline easement agreements and one secondary waterline easement with City of South Jordan

The Salt Lake County Council held a routine meeting, ratifying several items previously discussed in Committee of the Whole and approving the consent agenda. Key actions included approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute perpetual waterline easement agreements with the City of South Jordan for the Bingham Creek Regional Park, and ratifying the appointment of Elizabeth Graham as Associate Director of the Human Services Department. The Council also approved multiple tax letters and received and filed numerous private business disclosure statements. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Ratified consent agenda items including donations and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing perpetual waterline easements with South Jordan (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Elizabeth Graham as Associate Director of Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved auditor, treasurer, and tax administration letters (unanimous)
• Received and filed private business disclosure statements from multiple departments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 2 and February 9, 2021 (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously ratified a land exchange agreement with GMMN Holdings LLC, swapping a county parcel along the Jordan River in Bluffdale for a 0.27-acre parcel owned by GMMN. The council also ratified several other items, including a $245,313 transfer for Jordan River Recreation Area improvements, a $100,000 budget assignment, and a legislative intent request. All votes were unanimous, and no action was taken on the COVID-19 update.

• Ratified land exchange agreement with GMMN Holdings LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified $245,313 transfer from Regional Transportation Choice Fund for Jordan River Recreation Area Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Ratified $100,000 contra account assignment to Office of Regional Development 2021 budget (unanimous)
• Ratified legislative intent request on Brighton, fire funding, and Mountainous Planning District (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including land exchange, in-kind donation, deposits report, and elected officer salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's tax letters (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's tax letters (unanimous)
• Approved multiple conflict of interest disclosure statements (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved forwarding a resolution to extend the public health emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is necessary to remain eligible for FEMA funding. The Council also took positions on several state legislative bills, including supporting SB 102 (peace officer training) and HB 242 (ticket reseller amendments), and opposing HB 243 (privacy protection) and SB 52 (property tax deferral). Additionally, the Council approved two budget adjustments related to debt service refunds and a consent agenda with several property and interlocal agreements.

• Approved forwarding COVID-19 public health emergency extension to Council (unanimous)
• Approved $33,841 debt service reduction for GO Bond 2012 refunding (unanimous)
• Approved debt service reduction for Sales Tax Revenue Bond 2010D refunding (unanimous)
• Supported SB 102 Peace Officer Training Qualification Amendments (unanimous)
• Supported HB 242 Ticket Reseller Amendments (unanimous)
• Opposed HB 243 Privacy Protection Amendments (unanimous)
• Opposed SB 52 Property Tax Deferral Modifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with property conveyances, interlocal agreement, and ZAP board appointments (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified several items from Committee of the Whole, including extending the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration through March 5, 2021, and approving budget adjustments for debt service refunds. The council also approved a notice of a potential $100,000 budget appropriation reduction to be considered at the February 9 meeting, and ratified consent items including property conveyances, an interlocal agreement for pretrial services, and tax letters. No action was taken on the COVID-19 coordinated response update.

• Extended COVID-19 public health emergency through March 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment reducing debt service by $33,841 for GO Bond 2012 refunding (unanimous)
• Ratified budget adjustment reducing revenue by $367,711 and expense by $613,806 for Sales Tax Revenue Bond refunding (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including property conveyances to Muriel B. Espil ($2,575) and Paul M. Gardner ($532.29) (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with State AOC for NCIC reviews and PSA calculations, adding 2 FTEs and $198,014 (unanimous)
• Approved perpetual waterline easement with City of South Jordan for Equestrian Park (unanimous)
• Approved tax letters in six parts (unanimous)
• Noticed potential $100,000 budget appropriation reduction for February 9, 2021 meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Salt Lake County Council took positions on multiple state legislative bills, approved two District Attorney budget adjustments, and approved three of four trail projects from the Regional Transportation Choice Fund, deferring the Jordan River Recreation Area Phase 1 for two weeks. The council also supported a hiring freeze lift, heard a human trafficking prevention presentation, and received a COVID-19 update.

• Approved $50,000 grant-funded Victim Services Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved $269,684 for DA building repair and security upgrades (unanimous)
• Supported SB 58 (metro township energy tax) (unanimous)
• Opposed SB 65 (CRA amendments) (unanimous)
• Opposed HB 97 (property tax penalty reduction) (unanimous)
• Opposed HB 122 (property tax payment order) (8-1, Stringham dissenting)
• Supported SB 26 (property tax relief) (unanimous)
• Approved three trail projects, deferred Jordan River Recreation Area Phase 1 (5-4)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council ratified several actions from Committee of the Whole meetings, including a $770,313 allocation from the Regional Transportation Choice Fund for three of four proposed trail projects (Jordan River Recreation Area Phase 1 was pulled), a $269,684 budget adjustment for District Attorney building repairs and security upgrades, and a $50,000 grant-funded Victim Services Coordinator position. Two ordinance items—Animal Services Title 8 amendments and the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance—were pulled from the agenda and not acted on. All votes were unanimous.

• Ratified $770,313 for 3 trail projects from Regional Transportation Choice Fund (unanimous)
• Ratified $269,684 for DA building repair and security upgrades (unanimous)
• Ratified $50,000 grant-funded Victim Services Coordinator (unanimous)
• Ratified consent agenda including $7,800 KUER donation and Angel Tree donations (unanimous)
• Approved 2 assessor tax refund letters totaling $1,736 (unanimous)
• Approved 13 auditor property valuation changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Jan 5 and Jan 12 meetings (unanimous)
• Pulled Animal Services ordinance and ADU ordinance from agenda

Redistricting Commission

The Salt Lake County Redistricting Commission held its first meeting, administered oaths of office, and elected Brian Maxwell as chair and Yandary Chatwin as vice chair. The commission discussed redistricting duties and bylaws, but no substantive redistricting decisions were made. The next meeting was scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM.

• Elected Brian Maxwell as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Yandary Chatwin as vice chair (unanimous)
• Set standing meeting date: second Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM (unanimous)

County Council

The Salt Lake County Council held a largely procedural meeting, ratifying several items from Committee of the Whole, including the election of new council leadership, a letter supporting BLM's Alternative B for trail development, and a perpetual easement to Mt. Olympus Improvement District. Two ordinances (Animal Services and Accessory Dwelling Units) were pulled from the agenda, and no action was taken on the COVID-19 update or board representation discussion. All votes were unanimous.

• Ratified election of new council leadership (unanimous)
• Ratified letter supporting BLM Alternative B for trail development (unanimous)
• Ratified landfill waste codes consolidation (unanimous)
• Approved perpetual easement to Mt. Olympus Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved tax letters (1 of 2) (unanimous)
• Approved tax letters (2 of 2) (unanimous)
• Approved assessor tax letters (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Dec 8 and Dec 15, 2020 (unanimous)