Salt Lake City, UT

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on proposed updates to utility impact fees for new construction, a follow-up on the Capital Improvement Program, and several board appointments. The council will also receive a written briefing on a resolution amending the interlocal agreement with the Salt Lake City Library regarding tax increment allocations. The meeting includes standing items and a possible closed session.

• Briefing on proposed utility impact fee increases for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
• Follow-up briefing on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY27
• Interviews for appointments to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission (3 candidates), PNUT Advisory Board, and City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee
• Written briefing on resolution to amend interlocal agreement with Salt Lake City Library on tax increment allocations
• Possible motion to enter closed meeting

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board will consider a budget amendment moving $6.5 million to mayoral initiatives, approve a $1 million disaster-relief loan for a fire-damaged building, and take a straw poll on $450,000 for demolition at the Peacock Blocks. They will also vote on amendments to a library tax-increment agreement, a 1995 supportive-housing loan, and the 2021 Art Policy. A closed meeting is tentatively planned for legal, property, or personnel discussions.

• $6.5M budget amendment for Main Street Revitalization, Civic Center, 500 West Improvements
• $1,000,000 Disaster Relief Loan Program loan to 323 LLC at 323 South Main Street for fire reconstruction
• $450,000 straw poll for site prep and demolition at Peacock Blocks, 400 South and 900 West
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Salt Lake City Library on tax increment allocations
• Extension of $150,000 Sedona Apartments (Pendleton House) loan by five years

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings on five items: designating a Special Assessment Area in Sugar House, a liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli, a water use ordinance, the Northwest Community Plan, and a Ballpark zoning amendment. It will also consider action on a liquor waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium, a mobile business ordinance, and a library tax increment agreement, plus several board appointments.

• Sugar House Special Assessment Area (SHBD-27) with secondary assessment for lighting and signage
• Waiver of proximity for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive
• Ordinance limiting non-residential daily water use to 200,000 gallons, with exemptions for agriculture, schools, social services, worship, hospitals
• Northwest Community Plan for Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, Westpointe
• Ballpark rezoning: multiple parcels to MU-8 and MU-5, removing Ballpark-specific sign requirements

Limited Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the final property tax levy and the FY 2026-27 city budget, including a property tax increase. These are the only substantive items on the agenda; all other sections are marked as none.

• Truth-in-Taxation hearing on final tax levy for all city funds, including Library Fund, FY 2026-27
• Final FY 2026-27 budget adoption with property tax increase exceeding certified tax rate
• Release of revenue from tax rate increase from restricted fund

The Council held a Truth-in-Taxation hearing, heard public comment, and voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 44 of 2026, setting the final property tax levy for all City funds including the Library Fund. It also voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 45 of 2026, approving the final FY 2026-27 budget, which includes a property tax increase and releases revenue from the restricted fund. The minutes are pending approval.

• Adopted Ordinance 44 of 2026, approving the final property tax levy for all City funds, including the Library Fund, for FY 2026-27 (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 45 of 2026, approving the final FY 2026-27 City budget, including the property tax increase and release of restricted funds (7-0).
• Closed the public hearing for the tax levy and budget after hearing public comments.

Council Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold briefings on several proposed code amendments and community development plans. Discussions include water consumption limits for non-residential uses and a regulatory framework for police license plate readers. The body will also review the Northwest Community Plan and a liquor proximity waiver.

• Liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive
• Proposed 200,000 gallon per day maximum water consumption for non-residential land uses
• Proposed regulatory framework for Police Department Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems
• Northwest Community Plan for Rose Park, Fairpark, Jordan Meadows, Poplar Grove, and Westpointe
• Appointment interview for Tyler Thunell to the PNUT Board

This was a work session with no formal votes. The Council received briefings on a liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli, a permanent water-use ordinance, an ALPR ordinance, the Northwest and Central Community Plans, an affordable housing incentives report, and the Capital Improvement Program. Public hearings were scheduled for August 18, 2026, on several items. No decisions were made.

• Scheduled public hearing for Silverside Deli proximity waiver (Aug 18, 2026)
• Scheduled public hearing for maximum daily water use ordinance (Aug 18, 2026)
• Scheduled public hearing for Northwest Community Plan (Aug 18, 2026)
• No action taken on ALPR ordinance; briefing only
• No action taken on Central Community Plan; briefing only
• No action taken on Affordable Housing Incentives report; briefing only
• No action taken on Capital Improvement Program; follow-up requested
• Interviewed Tyler Thunell for PNUT Board; name to be on consent agenda

Council Formal Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will approve minutes from prior meetings and accept public comment on a My Brother’s Keeper grant application. Council members will consider adopting an ordinance for the six-year Capital Asset Plan and a resolution for the Capital Improvement Program. Several future public hearings will be scheduled, including a Ballpark zoning amendment, a water‑use text amendment, and a Northwest Community Plan adoption.

• Ordinance: Six-Year Capital Asset Plan for the General Fund
• Resolution: Capital Improvement Program project funding allocations
• Ordinance: Alley Vacation at approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue
• Ordinance: Ballpark Zoning Map and Text Amendment (public hearing set for Aug 18, 2026)
• Resolution: Waiver of Proximity for Silverside Deli at 2122 South Highland Drive (public hearing set for Aug 18, 2026)

The Salt Lake City Council approved an ordinance to vacate a City-owned alley near 567 East Warnock Avenue, dividing it between neighboring property owners. The council also closed public hearings for a grant application, the Six-Year Capital Asset Plan, and the Capital Improvement Program, deferring action on the latter two to future meetings. Consent agenda items were approved, setting public hearing dates for the Ballpark zoning amendment, a liquor proximity waiver for Silverside Deli, a water use text amendment, and the Northwest Community Plan, as well as appointing Tyler Thunell to the PNUT Advisory Board.

• Approved alley vacation ordinance at 567 East Warnock Avenue (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for My Brother's Keeper grant application, referred to consent agenda (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Six-Year Capital Asset Plan, deferred action (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Capital Improvement Program, deferred action (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda setting hearing dates for Ballpark rezone, Silverside Deli waiver, water use amendment, Northwest Community Plan, and PNUT board appointment (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to receive briefings on several city initiatives, including an update to the Climate Forward SLC Plan, the Capital Asset Plan, and the Capital Improvement Program. A primary focus is a proposed zoning amendment for multiple properties around the former Ballpark site, which would shift districts to MU-11 and MU-5 to align with the Ballpark NEXT Community Design Plan. The council will also review a follow-up on short-term rental license rules and interview candidates for two advisory boards. No final votes are scheduled for this work session.

• Zoning amendment for properties at 55 West Paxton Avenue, 77 West 1300 South, and multiple South West Temple and South Main Street addresses from PL/RMF-35 to MU-11/MU-5.
• Briefing on the Climate Forward SLC Plan Existing Conditions Report, with formal adoption targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
• Follow-up discussion on the ordinance governing short-term rental business licenses under Chapter 5.13 of the Salt Lake City Code.
• Briefings on the Capital Asset Plan for the General Fund and the City's Capital Improvement Program for buildings, parks, and streets.
• Interviews for six candidates for the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board and five for the Fire Code Board of Appeals.

The Council held a work session with no formal votes. Members unanimously favored rezoning Ballpark parcels from MU-11 to MU-8 and keeping the short-term rental ordinance in effect while amendments are developed. They also received updates on homelessness, climate planning, and capital projects.

• Straw poll: All present favored MU-8 instead of MU-11 for Ballpark parcels
• Straw poll: All present favored keeping short-term rental ordinance in effect
• Interviews held for advisory board appointments; names added to consent agenda

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The Board will consider a tax increment reimbursement agreement for the Silo Park Development at 455 West 500 South. Additionally, members will review a $2,000,000 disaster relief loan for property reconstruction and a budget amendment to reallocate $6.5 million toward mayoral initiatives.

• Tax increment reimbursement agreement for Silo Park Development at 455 West 500 South
• $2,000,000 Disaster Relief Loan for Chenzo, LLC at 319-321 South Main Street
• Budget amendment allocating $6.5 million to mayoral initiatives including Main Street Revitalization, Civic Center, and 500 West Improvements

Council Formal Meeting

The Council is considering several ordinances including a mobile business code amendment and an indefinite alleyway closure in Jefferson Park. They are also setting dates for public comment regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 final city budget and tax levy rates.

• Grant application for Jordan River Trail rest stop stations
• Grant application for Red Pine Dam engineering and design upgrades
• Ordinance for indefinite alleyway closure in Jefferson Park
• Ordinance to vacate an alley near 567 East Warnock Avenue
• Ordinance amending mobile business regulations on private property

The Council adopted Ordinance 42 of 2026, setting the final property tax levy for FY 2026-27 at a rate of 0.003482 per dollar of taxable valuation, generating $181.6 million in total revenue across all funds. They also adopted Ordinance 41 of 2026, indefinitely closing a portion of an alleyway in Jefferson Park to consolidate parcels for park improvements. Several other items were deferred to future meetings, including a mobile business text amendment and a liquor proximity waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium.

• Adopted Ordinance 42 of 2026 setting FY 2026-27 property tax levy at 0.003482 per dollar (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 41 of 2026 closing alleyway in Jefferson Park for park improvements (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and referred Jordan River Trail and Red Pine Dam grant applications to future consent agenda (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on alley vacation at 567 East Warnock Avenue (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on mobile business text amendment (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and deferred action on liquor proximity waiver for Via Veneto Pizzarium (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 16 board appointments and reappointments (5-0)
• Set August 11, 2026 for public hearing on final FY 2026-27 budget adoption and truth-in-taxation hearing (5-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive follow-up briefings on unresolved issues for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and a proposed property tax impact schedule. They will also consider a resolution to waive proximity rules for a liquor permit at Via Veneto Pizzarium (511 East 900 South) and an ordinance to create short-term rental business licenses. A tentative closed meeting is listed for possible discussions on litigation, property, or personnel.

• Resolution to waive liquor proximity for Via Veneto Pizzarium at 511 East 900 South, across from Liberty Park
• Ordinance enacting Chapter 5.13 for short-term rental business licenses
• Follow-up briefing on unresolved FY 2026-27 budget issues
• Proposed property tax impact schedule for FY 2026-27 (tentative)
• Possible closed meeting for litigation, collective bargaining, or real estate

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will decide on the interim budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which includes a property tax increase, and adopt related ordinances for the tax levy, fee schedule, and employee compensation. Public hearings will be held on four grant applications: Safe Streets for All intersection improvements, an all-abilities playground at Civic Center, police positions near homeless shelters, and a justice reinvestment program. The Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency will also approve their FY2026-27 budgets.

• Interim budget with property tax rate adjustment exceeding certified tax rate for FY 2026-27
• Ordinance adopting rate of tax levy, including Library Fund levy
• Grant application for pedestrian safety improvements at 110 intersections (Safe Streets for All)
• Grant application for Civic Center All Abilities Destination Playground (Salt Lake County Recreation Bond)
• Grant application to fund 19 police positions near homeless shelters (Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant)

The Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency approved their final budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Council also adopted two ceremonial resolutions and referred four grant applications to a future consent agenda following a public hearing.

• Approved LBA Resolution 2 of 2026 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Projects Fund budget (7-0)
• Adopted CRA Resolution 12 of 2026 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 7 of 2026 celebrating Immigration Heritage Month (7-0)
• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 8 of 2026 supporting America250 Utah (7-0)
• Referred grant applications G-1 through G-4 to a future consent agenda (7-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

This is a scheduled work session briefing where the Salt Lake City Council will receive a follow-up briefing on unresolved issues related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. The Council will also discuss the proposed property tax impact schedule, which includes items funded through a property tax increase. No formal action or public comment period is scheduled; the meeting is for Council discussion and staff direction.

• Follow-up briefing on unresolved issues for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Discussion of the proposed property tax impact schedule from the Mayor's Recommended Budget
• Review of items proposed for funding through a property tax increase
• Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Possible closed meeting under Utah Code for strategy sessions on litigation, property, or personnel

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 11, 2026, discussing unresolved issues in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made. Council members reviewed potential cuts and adjustments to several programs including Hive Pass, Landscape Exchange, Drone Program, Police equipment, Park Rangers, and others. The council will continue budget deliberations after receiving updated revenue estimates.

• No decisions were made; council discussed budget options without voting

Limited Council Formal Meeting

This is a Limited Formal Meeting with only one action item: a resolution to appoint a new member to the Salt Lake City Council for District 4, filling the vacancy until January 4, 2028. The council will also administer the Oath of Office. No public hearings, consent items, or other business are scheduled.

• Resolution appointing new council member for District 4 (term until January 4, 2028)

The Salt Lake City Council adopted Resolution 11 of 2026 to fill a vacancy in District Four. Jennifer Napier-Pierce was appointed to the position for a term ending January 3, 2028.

• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2026 appointing Jennifer Napier-Pierce to District Four (6-0)

Council Formal Meeting

The council will consider adopting Budget Amendment No.5 for FY2025-26, which includes funding for new police officers, replacement of aging patrol vehicles, and property tax pass-through to the library. They will also hold public hearings on a Jefferson Park alley closure to facilitate park improvements funded by a GO Bond, and consider a resolution to designate the Sugar House Special Assessment Area. Additional items include appointments to the Judicial Nominating Commission and setting public hearing dates for an alley vacation and a mobile business code amendment.

• Ordinance closing alleyways in Jefferson Park to consolidate parcels for park improvements funded by GO Bond and CIP
• Resolution of intention to designate Sugar House Business District 2027 special assessment area with secondary assessment for lighting and signage
• Appointment of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy to the Salt Lake City Judicial Nominating Commission
• Setting public hearing for alley vacation at 567 East Warnock Avenue adjacent to Interstate 80
• Setting public hearing for mobile business text amendment to comply with state law changes

The Salt Lake City Council approved a budget amendment for police staffing and vehicle replacement, appointed two members to the Judicial Nominating Commission, and adopted a resolution to designate a Sugar House special assessment area. The meeting also included a ceremonial Juneteenth resolution and continued public hearings on alleyway closures.

• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 6 of 2026 recognizing Juneteenth (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on Jefferson Park alleyway closure (6-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment No.5 for FY 2025-26 (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Kate Fairchild and David Quealy to Judicial Nominating Commission (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2026 to designate Sugar House Special Assessment Area (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda setting July 14, 2026 for alley vacation and mobile business text amendment (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda setting July 21, 2026 for Capital Improvement Program (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, including the 911 department budget, unresolved budget issues, and legislative intents. They will also receive a briefing on a proposed addendum with UTA to implement frequent bus service on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South, and 1000 North. Additionally, the Council will interview applicants for the vacant District Four seat and candidates for the Judicial Nominating Commission.

• Briefing on addendum No.10 to Interlocal Agreement with UTA for Frequent Service Network routes on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South, and 1000 North
• Briefing and discussion of proposed FY 2026-27 911 Department budget (police and fire dispatch)
• Review of legislative intents and potential new ones for FY 2027 budget
• Discussion of property tax impact schedule and items proposed for funding through a property tax increase
• Interviews for Council District Four vacancy and Judicial Nominating Commission members (Kate Fairchild and David Quealy)

The Salt Lake City Council interviewed 20 applicants for the vacant District Four seat. Council members verbally cast votes for their preferred candidates, with Jennifer Napier-Pearce receiving votes from Wharton, Carlsen, and Dugan, and Scott Lyttle receiving votes from Young and Puy. The meeting concluded with the Council moving to a second round of voting.

• Council agreed to meet on June 11, 2026, to discuss potential budget reductions
• Council agreed to close FY24 Attorney Pay Parity item
• Council agreed to close FY23 Youth & Family Program Streamlining item
• Council agreed to keep FY27 Push Carts and Mobile Vendors item open
• Council agreed to close FY25 Policy Goals for Zero-Based Budgeting item
• Council agreed to close FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedules item B (business license fees)
• Council agreed to add FY27 Performance Benchmarks for UTA Ridersthip as a legislative intent
• Council agreed to add FY27 Citywide Communications as a legislative intent

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will receive a briefing and consider adopting a resolution to approve a tax increment reimbursement agreement with Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC for phases I‑V of the Silo Park Development at approximately 455 West 500 South in the Salt Lake Central Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone. The meeting also includes public comments on CRA business, reports from the Executive Director and the Chair and Vice Chair, and a motion to hold a closed meeting under Utah law.

• Resolution: Silo Park Development Tax Increment Reimbursement Request with Silos South BCG LPG Partners LLC (phases I‑V)
• Public comments on CRA business (written and two‑minute oral comments)
• Report of the Executive Director
• Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Motion to enter a closed meeting under Utah Code §52-4-205

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board met June 9, 2026, but took no formal votes. The main agenda item was a briefing and discussion on a $51.5 million tax increment reimbursement request for the Silo Park development at 455 West 500 South. Directors raised concerns about sustainability policy waivers, workforce housing requirements, and decision-making timeline, but no motion or resolution was adopted. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No formal votes or resolutions were adopted during the meeting.
• Discussed $51.5M tax increment reimbursement request for Silo Park development phases I-V (no action taken).
• Heard staff report on hiring of Senior Project Manager Mack Mcdonald.

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will review several proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including the Office of the City Attorney and Sustainability Department. Discussion includes land use updates regarding artificial turf, mobile businesses, and an alley vacation near East Warnock Avenue. Additionally, the Council will conduct interviews for various board appointments.

• Amendment to Landscaping and Buffers Chapter regarding artificial turf
• Alley vacation proposal at approximately 567 East Warnock Avenue
• Mobile Business text amendment to align with state law
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget briefings for multiple city departments
• Interviews for Metropolitan Water District, Human Rights Commission, and Racial Equity in Policing Commission

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on June 2, 2026, receiving informational briefings on homelessness initiatives, proposed landscaping code amendments (including artificial turf regulations), an alley vacation, mobile business ordinance updates, Opportunity Zone program changes, and the City Attorney's FY 2026-27 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made; all items remain under consideration with public hearings scheduled for future dates.

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026-27 city budget, which includes a 12.5% property tax increase generating $13.5 million, and on related ordinances including fee schedule amendments, employee compensation, and labor agreements. Also up for public comment are three federal grant applications for airport taxiway reconstruction, police Real Time Crime Center expansion, and snowpack water supply forecasting. A budget amendment for FY2025-26 with new police officers and patrol vehicles, and a compensation adjustment for elected officers, will be considered.

• Proposed 12.5% property tax increase ($13.5M) for FY2026-27 city budget
• Grant application for Salt Lake City International Airport Taxiway F & G reconstruction
• Grant application for Police Department Real Time Crime Center expansion technology
• Budget Amendment No.5 for FY2025-26 funding new police officers and patrol vehicles
• Adoption of consolidated fee schedule amendments for FY2026-27

The Salt Lake City Council approved an FY25 budget amendment and closed public hearings on FY27 budget items, but deferred final action on the FY27 budget and officer compensation.

• Closed public hearing and adopted Ordinance 25 of 2026 (FY25 budget amendment) 6-0
• Closed public hearing and referred airport taxiway reconstruction grant to future consent agenda 6-0
• Closed public hearing and referred justice assistance grant to future consent agenda 6-0
• Closed public hearing and referred snow water supply forecasting grant to future consent agenda 6-0
• Deferred action on FY27 City Budget and Library Fund ordinances 6-0
• Deferred action on FY26-27 officer compensation ordinance 6-0
• LBA closed public hearing and referred FY26-27 budget to future date 6-0
• CRA closed public hearing and referred FY26-27 budget to future date 6-0

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive a briefing on a resolution to designate the Sugar House Business District 2027 as a Special Assessment Area, with a secondary assessment for specialty lighting and signage. Multiple work-session discussions will cover FY2026-27 budget items: Non-Departmental, Public Utilities (follow-up and utility bill review), Fleet Fund, unresolved issues, and the property tax impact schedule. The Council will also interview Rosemary Stum for appointment to the Historic Landmark Commission. This is a briefing meeting with no formal public comment.

• Briefing on Resolution of Intention to designate Sugar House Business District 2027 (SHBD-27) as a Special Assessment Area with a secondary assessment for lighting and signage
• Briefing on the Non-Departmental budget for FY2026-27 covering transfers and special revenue funds
• Follow-up briefing on Public Utilities budget, including utility bill demonstration
• Discussion of the proposed property tax impact schedule for FY2026-27, including items funded through a property tax increase
• Interview of Rosemary Stum for a term on the Historic Landmark Commission ending June 2, 2030

The May 28, 2026 work session covered briefings on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, a proposed Sugar House Special Assessment Area that would fund commercial district improvements, and a board appointment. Council members discussed unresolved budget items, utility bill education, and fleet maintenance funding. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council holds a work session to receive briefings on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for Public Lands, Golf Fund, Fleet Fund, Public Services, and Fire Department. The Council will also discuss the proposed property tax impact schedule, including items funded through a property tax increase. No formal action or public comment will occur.

• Discussion of proposed property tax impact schedule and items funded by a property tax increase
• Briefing on Department of Public Lands budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on Golf Fund budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on Fleet Fund budget (vehicles, fuel, maintenance for city departments)
• Briefing on Fire Department budget for FY 2026-27

The Council held a work session to receive informational briefings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budgets for five city departments. Staff presented funding proposals, operational changes, and capital projects for each department. The meeting recorded no substantive decisions, votes, or final actions.

• Received briefing on Department of Public Lands budget (no action)
• Received briefing on Golf Fund budget (no action)
• Moved Fleet Fund budget briefing to a future meeting
• Received briefing on Department of Public Services budget (no action)
• Received briefing on Fire Department budget (no action)
• Requested staff follow-up on Folsom Trail, tree maintenance, and Park Ranger metrics
• Requested staff follow-up on EV charging fee logistics and Ballpark administrator timeline
• Requested staff follow-up on Fire Department response costs near University of Utah

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will receive an overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and continue discussions. Public hearings are scheduled for May 19 and June 2 at 7 p.m., with budget adoption expected in mid-June. The Board may also consider entering a closed meeting for litigation, property, or personnel discussions.

• Overview of the proposed Community Reinvestment Agency budget for FY 2026-27
• Public hearings on the budget on May 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m.
• Reports from the Executive Director, Chair, and Vice Chair
• Possible motion to enter closed meeting under Utah Code for specified purposes including litigation, real property, and personnel
• Board may take final action on any listed topic

The Board received a general overview of the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, including revenues totaling approximately $72.6 million. No formal votes were taken; the Board expects to adopt the budget in mid-June following further discussion and public hearings.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2026-27 budget (no action taken)
• Cancelled $400k in previously approved funding for Main Street lightposts

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on proposed budgets for Economic Development, Information Management Services, and Human Resources for FY 2026-27. They will also discuss Budget Amendment No.5 for FY 2025-26, which includes funding for new police officers, replacement of patrol vehicles, and a property tax revenue pass-through to the Public Library. Additionally, the council will consider a tentative property tax impact schedule and interview candidates for board appointments to the Housing Authority, Planning Commission, and Historic Landmark Commission.

• Briefing on proposed Department of Economic Development budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on proposed Information Management Services budget for FY 2026-27
• Budget Amendment No.5 for FY 2025-26 including new police officers, patrol vehicle replacements, and property tax pass-through to Salt Lake City Public Library
• Discussion of proposed property tax impact schedule for FY 2026-27
• Interviews for board appointments: Turner Bitton to Housing Authority, Kevin Chung to Planning Commission, Rosemary Stum to Historic Landmark Commission

The Council held a work session to review proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for Economic Development, Information Management Services, and Human Resources. Members also reviewed Budget Amendment No. 5 for FY 2025-26, which includes public safety staffing and equipment updates. No final votes were taken on the budgets or the amendment.

• Straw Poll: All Council Members supported accepting Utah Inland Port Authority funding for 12 sworn and one civilian police positions

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a proposed 12.5% property tax increase ($13.5 million) to support city services, indefinite street closures on 7200 West and 200 South, and compensation adjustments for elected officers. The LBA and CRA also consider adopting their fiscal year budgets, and a parcel conveyance for Mountain View Corridor construction is discussed.

• Public hearing on 12.5% property tax increase ($13.5 million) for FY 2026-27 city budget
• Ordinance to indefinitely close 7200 West between I-80 and California Avenue due to unsafe conditions
• Ordinance to indefinitely close 200 South between Montgomery Street and 1640 West for a quiet zone project
• Resolution adopting LBA Capital Projects Fund budget for FY 2026-27, covering bond debt for Glendale and Marmalade Libraries
• Public hearing on significant parcel conveyance to UDOT for Mountain View Corridor construction

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted a joint ceremonial resolution celebrating June 2026 as Pride Month. It also approved ordinances to indefinitely close 7200 West between I‑80 and California Ave and 200 South between Montgomery St and approx. 1640 West. All actions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 5 of 2026 celebrating June 2026 Pride Month (6‑0)
• Closed LBA public hearing and scheduled additional hearing for June 2, 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved LBA Consent Agenda setting June 2, 2026 hearing for Capital Projects Fund budget (6‑0)
• Closed CRA public hearing and scheduled additional hearing for June 2, 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved CRA Consent Agenda setting June 2, 2026 hearing for CRA budget (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19 of 2026: Indefinite closure of 7200 West between I‑80 and California Ave (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20 of 2026: Indefinite closure of 200 South between Montgomery St and approx. 1640 West (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Mountain View Corridor parcel conveyance (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will hold a work session to receive staff overviews and briefings on the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including proposed budgets for the Police, Community and Neighborhoods, and Arts Council departments. The Council will also discuss a tentative property tax impact schedule and hear an update on the Cultural Core initiative, now known as 'THE BLOCKS.' No formal action is scheduled at this briefing.

• Overview of the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Briefing on the proposed Police Department budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on the proposed Community and Neighborhoods Department budget for FY 2026-27
• Briefing on the proposed Arts Council Division budget including Public Art Program overview
• Discussion of the tentative property tax impact schedule and funding items proposed through a property tax increase

No decisions were made at this work session. The Salt Lake City Council received overview briefings on the Mayor's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, including proposed property tax increases, departmental reductions, and funding priorities for Police, Community and Neighborhoods, and the Arts Council. Discussions also covered THE BLOCKS cultural district update and property tax impact schedule, but no formal actions were taken.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at this work session

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will consider two key resolutions: a FY2025-26 budget amendment adding $1.6M in interest revenue, a $2.3M library adjustment, and a $1M transfer to Secondary Housing; and a resolution to allocate $6.4M for affordable home ownership, funding 23 townhomes and 8 single-family homes for households at 80-100% AMI. Public hearings and follow-up discussions are scheduled for both items.

• Resolution: CRA Budget Amendment No.3 for FY2025-26 (public hearing and follow-up)
• Resolution: Residential Wealth-Building NOFA funding allocations of $6.4 million
• 23 townhomes and 8 single-family homes proposed for households at 80-100% AMI
• Budget adjustments: $1.6M interest revenue, $2.3M Library accounting adjustment, $1M transfer to Secondary Housing
• Possible closed meeting for real property, litigation, or personnel discussions

The board adopted Resolution 10 of 2026, approving the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Budget Amendment No. 3, which includes revenue adjustments and a $1 M transfer to secondary housing. It also adopted Resolution 11 of 2026, allocating nearly $6.4 M to the Residential Wealth‑Building Pilot Program for affordable homeownership projects. Both resolutions passed unanimously (budget amendment 6‑0, wealth‑building 5‑0). The board also approved prior meeting minutes and closed the public hearing.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Budget Amendment No. 3 (6‑0)
• Approved $6.4 M wealth‑building housing funding (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 24 2026 meetings (6‑0)
• Moved to close public hearing (6‑0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Council will receive several briefings regarding the Mayor's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions include revenue components, specific department budgets, and a potential property tax impact schedule.

• Mayor’s Recommended Budget overview
• Finance Department proposed budget
• Sustainability Department and Refuse Fund proposed budget
• Justice Court proposed budget
• Proposed property tax impact schedule

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session to receive briefings on the Mayor's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, including revenue projections, department budgets, and a proposed property tax increase. No final budget decisions were made; two budget items were moved to future meetings. Council voted 6-0 to enter closed session for discussion of personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, and attorney-client matters. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

• Moved budget overview (Item 3) to a future Council Meeting
• Moved Sustainability Department and Refuse Fund budget (Item 6) to a future Council Meeting
• Voted 6-0 to enter closed meeting for personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, and attorney-client matters

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on several items, including a proposed ordinance to amend city code on lost and mislaid property at airports to comply with Senate Bill 172. They will also discuss an indefinite alley closure in Jefferson Park to consolidate parcels for park improvements funded by a GO Bond and CIP. Additionally, the Council will be briefed on the proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for the Metropolitan Water District and the Department of Public Utilities, and will interview candidates for the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City. No final decisions are expected on the ordinances today, but public hearing dates may be set.

• Briefing on ordinance to amend Chapter 2.10 and Section 16.10 for lost airport property per SB 172
• Proposed indefinite closure of 16x275-ft north/south and portion of 15x100-ft east/west alleyways in Jefferson Park to consolidate parcels
• Briefing on proposed FY 2026-27 budget for Metropolitan Water District (Council appoints board but does not approve budget)
• Briefing on Mayor's recommended FY 2026-27 budget for Department of Public Utilities
• Interviews with Deborah Chiquito and Turner Bitton for appointment to Housing Authority of Salt Lake City

The City Council set public hearing dates for two proposed ordinances: one aligning city code with state law on lost and mislaid property at airports, and another closing alley segments in Jefferson Park for park improvements. The Council also interviewed candidates for the Housing Authority, advancing Deborah Chiquito to a consent agenda vote and postponing Turner Bitton's interview, and entered a closed meeting for personnel and legal discussions.

• Set public hearing for airport lost property ordinance (May 19, 2026, 7 p.m.)
• Set public hearing for alley closure in Jefferson Park (June 9, 2026, 7 p.m.)
• Advanced Deborah Chiquito's Housing Authority appointment to consent agenda
• Postponed Turner Bitton's Housing Authority interview to future meeting
• Entered closed meeting for personnel, collective bargaining, and attorney-client matters

Revised LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

The Council will hear Mayor Mendenhall present the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which includes a property tax increase. Public hearings will be held on several items, including a camping ordinance update, zoning map amendments for affordable housing, and a street vacation. The Council will also consider tentative budgets for the Local Building Authority and Community Reinvestment Agency.

• Mayor Mendenhall to present proposed FY 2026-27 budget with property tax increase
• Public hearing on ordinance to update camping and park rules definitions and enforcement
• Zoning map amendment for Mansell Manor (1726 S Jefferson St) to allow multi-family with 15% affordable units at 80% AMI
• Street vacation of a portion of Fortune Road near 2040 West Fortune Road
• Honorary street renaming of 500 South between State St and 700 E as 'Dolores Huerta Boulevard'

The Local Building Authority, Community Reinvestment Agency, and City Council met in formal session. The LBA approved its capital projects fund tentative budget (6-0), and the CRA approved its tentative budget (7-0). The Council approved previous meeting minutes and closed public hearings on four grant applications, referring them to a future consent agenda. Mayor Mendenhall presented the proposed FY 2026-27 general fund budget of $498.9 million, including a proposed 12.5% property tax increase, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved LBA Resolution 1 (6-0) adopting tentative budget for Capital Projects Fund FY 2026-27
• Approved CRA Resolution 5 (7-0) adopting tentative budget for CRA FY 2026-27
• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)
• Closed public hearings on four grant applications and referred to consent agenda (7-0)

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

The CRA Board will receive a briefing on a resolution to amend the final FY 2025-26 budget, including adjustments for property tax increments, interlocal agreements, and staffing. The amendment adds $1.6 million in interest revenue, a $2.3 million Library accounting adjustment, and a $1 million transfer from the Central Business District to Secondary Housing. The Board will also set a date (May 12) for public comment and possible approval of the same resolution. Additionally, the Board will receive a written briefing on Tier 1 and Tier 2 CRA-owned properties.

• Briefing on Resolution: CRA Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2025-26
• $1.6 million in additional interest revenue included in budget amendment
• $2.3 million Library accounting adjustment
• $1 million transfer from Central Business District to Secondary Housing
• Semi-Annual Property Report listing all Tier 1 and Tier 2 CRA-owned properties

The CRA Board approved the consent agenda (6-0), which set Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. for public comment and consideration of Resolution: CRA Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2025-26. No other substantive decisions were made; the budget amendment itself was not voted on. The meeting included an informational briefing on CRA-owned properties and no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda setting May 12, 2026 for public hearing and vote on CRA Budget Amendment No. 3 (6-0)

Council Work Session Meeting

The Salt Lake City Council will receive briefings on several items, including a proposal to vacate part of Fortune Road, a zoning amendment at 1726 South Jefferson Street to allow affordable housing, and a property transfer to UDOT for the Mountain View Corridor. The Council will also discuss the Mayor's recommended budget for the Department of Airports for FY 2026-27 and a potential Transfer of Development Rights program. No final votes are scheduled; public hearings will be set for some items.

• Proposal to vacate a portion of Fortune Road from 2040 West to Wallace Road, selling right-of-way to Thatcher Company Inc.
• Zoning map amendment for 1726 South Jefferson Street and part of 1750 South Jefferson Circle from MU-11/RMF-35 to MU-8, with 15% of units at 80% AMI.
• Briefing on transferring a significant parcel to UDOT for Mountain View Corridor construction, with a public hearing required.
• Mayor's recommended FY2026-27 budget for the Department of Airports presented for Council discussion.
• Planning Division briefing on creating a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program, seeking Council input.

The Salt Lake City Council received updates on homelessness services, a proposed partial vacation of Fortune Road, a zoning map amendment for Mansell Manor, a parcel conveyance to UDOT, historic district signage options, the FY 2026‑27 airport budget, a Transfer of Development Rights program, and open legislative intents. Informal straw polls were conducted on historic signage preferences, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded. All items remain pending further public hearings or council action.