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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 07:00 PM

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Council to consider interim budget and property tax increase for FY 2026-27

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.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council to weigh FY26-27 budget and property tax impact

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.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council to discuss unresolved budget issues, property tax impact for FY2026-27

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.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Council Formal Meeting

Council to vote on budget amendment funding new police officers and vehicles

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget amendment and judicial appointments

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.

Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Limited Council Formal Meeting

Council to fill District 4 vacancy by appointment until 2028

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.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Jennifer Napier-Pierce to District Four seat

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.

Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget, property tax, and UTA bus routes

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.

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✓ Decided: Council interviews candidates for District Four vacancy

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.

Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

Board to consider tax increment reimbursement for Silo Park Development

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.

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✓ Decided: CRA board discusses Silo Park tax increment request, takes no vote

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.

Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 07:00 PM

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Council to consider 12.5% property tax increase for FY2026-27 city budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY25 budget amendment, defers FY27 budget items

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.

Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Salt Lake City Council discusses 2026-27 budget items and land use amendments

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.

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✓ Decided: Council briefed on homelessness, zoning, budget; no votes taken

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.

Thu May 28, 2026 · 02:30 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council to consider Sugar House business district special assessment and FY2026-27 budget briefings

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.

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✓ Decided: Salt Lake City Council holds work session on budget and Sugar House assessment

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.

Thu May 21, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council to discuss property tax impact for FY 2026-27

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.

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✓ Decided: Salt Lake City Council holds FY2026-27 budget work session with no final actions

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.

Tue May 19, 2026 · 07:00 PM

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Council considers 12.5% property tax increase for FY 2026-27

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Pride Month resolution and several indefinite street closures

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.

Tue May 19, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council to discuss property tax increase and budget amendment for police

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.

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✓ Decided: Council supports funding for 13 new police positions via Inland Port Authority

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.

Tue May 19, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

CRA Board to discuss proposed FY 2026-27 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: CRA Board reviews proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget

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.

Thu May 14, 2026 · 03:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council to discuss proposed property tax impact schedule for FY 2026-27

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.

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✓ Decided: Council receives FY2026-27 budget briefings, no votes taken

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.

Tue May 12, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Salt Lake City Council reviews Mayor's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

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.

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✓ Decided: Council heard FY2026-27 budget briefings and voted to enter closed session

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.

Tue May 12, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

CRA to vote on $6.4M for affordable home ownership

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.

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✓ Decided: CRA Board approves $6.4 M wealth‑building housing funding and FY 2025‑26 budget amendment

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.

Tue May 5, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Revised LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Mayor proposes property tax increase in FY 2026-27 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tentative budgets for LBA and CRA for FY 2026-27

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.

Tue May 5, 2026 · 02:30 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council briefed on ordinance to comply with state law on lost airport property

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.

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✓ Decided: Council advances airport property law and park alley closure

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.

Tue May 5, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Limited Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

CRA Board to consider FY 2025-26 budget amendment with $1.6M interest revenue and $1M housing transfer

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda setting date for budget amendment vote

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.

Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 07:00 PM

LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Public hearing on citywide clean energy program with opt-out fee

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a Community Clean Energy Program that automatically enrolls homes and businesses, with an opt-out option and a new fee on Rocky Mountain Power bills. The Council will also consider funding allocations for federal housing grants and city housing programs, and a zoning map amendment to allow multi-family housing at 1073 South Navajo Street. Several items set public hearing dates for May, including the FY 2026-27 city budget, a camping ordinance, and zoning changes for a mixed-use development at 800 East.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Community Clean Energy Program and housing grant allocations

The Salt Lake City Council voted 5-0 to adopt the Community Clean Energy Program ordinance, creating an opt-out renewable energy option for residents and businesses through Rocky Mountain Power. The Council also adopted funding allocations for federal housing and community development grants and local housing programs, including $255,000 for First Step House. Additionally, the Council approved a street vacation on Wilmington Avenue. The zoning map amendment at 1073 South Navajo Street was moved but the vote is not recorded in these pending minutes.

Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council briefed on transferring land to UDOT for Mountain View Corridor

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.

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✓ Decided: Council held informational briefings; no formal actions were taken

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.

Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Council Work Session Meeting

Council briefed on new clean energy opt-out program for residents

The City Council will receive briefings on several proposals during this work session. A key item is the Community Clean Energy program that would automatically enroll most homes and businesses, with an opt-out option and a new fee. Other briefings include a camping and public space ordinance update, a rezoning for a mixed-use building at 346-354 South 800 East, the library's FY2026-27 budget, and approximately $11.3 million in federal housing grant allocations.

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✓ Decided: Council briefed on clean energy, camping ordinance, zoning, library budget

The work session consisted of briefings on a Community Clean Energy program, a proposed amendment to camping and public‑property rules, a zoning and master‑plan amendment for several parcels, the FY 2026‑27 library system budget, and a Salt Lake County Council presentation. No votes or formal actions were recorded; all items are slated for future public hearings and tentative council actions.

Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) Meeting

CRA board to vote on modified tax increment deal for Pickle & Hide

The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency board will consider adopting resolutions on housing development funding priorities for FY 2026-27 and modifying a tax increment reimbursement agreement for the Pickle & Hide mixed-use development. The board will also take a straw poll on allocating $3,705,316 for public improvements in the Rio Grande District. Additionally, the board will receive a semiannual status report on the CRA's commercial loan portfolio.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 2026‑27 housing funding priorities and approves key development actions

The CRA Board approved the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It adopted Resolution 8, setting FY 2026‑27 priorities for affordable housing (6‑0). It also adopted Resolution 9 modifying the Pickle & Hide Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement (6‑1) and approved a $3,705,316 straw‑poll allocation for Rio Grande District infrastructure. The board entered and later exited a closed meeting (both 7‑0).

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