Syracuse, Utah
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Planning Commission
The Syracuse Planning Commission is holding a public hearing at 6:00 PM on July 7, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Only procedural public hearing, no rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed.
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Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes and budget expenditures, and hear public comment. They will update on the 2026 season events (Orchestra TBD, Jazz Band TBD, Jr. Theatre: Willy Wonka, Theatre: The Wizard of Oz) and follow up on broken website links. A vote is scheduled for the Jr. Show Producer and Director, and the council will review a high school invoice, discuss publicity, and hold a work session for committee updates.
- Approve budget expenditures since June 3, 2026
- Vote on Jr. Show Producer and Director
- Update on 2026 season: Jr. Theatre 'Willy Wonka' (Nov 2026), Theatre 'The Wizard of Oz' (July 2026)
- Follow-up on non-working SCAC website links
- Review High School Invoice Update
City Council
The City Council will discuss how Syracuse responds to a statewide fireworks ban issued by the State Forester. The council is considering options to lift or partially lift the ban within city limits through designated areas.
- Discussion of the State Forester's order banning personal fireworks from July 2 through July 5, 2026
- Proposal to allow fireworks discharge at least 200 feet away from open spaces larger than one acre
- Review of options for the Mayor and Fire Chief to designate specific areas for fireworks use
Disaster Preparedness Committee
The Syracuse City Disaster Preparedness Committee will review the April 18, 2026 exercise and goals, including the RDAP process and Everbridge registration. They will also begin planning the 2027 Disaster Preparedness Fair, assign teams for vendors, location, advertising, and parking, and discuss the Emergency Information Site. Election results for committee officers are noted.
- Overview of April 18, 2026 exercise and goals
- RDAP Process and Everbridge Registration updates
- 2027 Disaster Preparedness Fair team assignments (vendors, location, advertising, parking)
- Emergency Information Site discussion by Micah Redmond
- DPC election results: Chair Scott Bohn, Vice Chair Nolan Fluckiger, Secretary Micah Redmond
City Council
The city is giving notice of its intent to dispose of two municipally owned houses at 508 W 2700 S and 546 W 2525 S, acquired for a road realignment project and no longer needed. A public hearing will be held before the council takes final action, with at least 14 days' notice.
- Disposal of property at 508 W 2700 S, Syracuse
- Disposal of property at 546 W 2525 S, Syracuse
- Properties were acquired for a public road realignment project
- City intends to list properties for sale with a licensed real estate agent
- Public hearing required before final council action
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold a work session covering a victim‑advocate report, a pre‑application consultation request from Rick Scadden of Blox Development, and several code and policy discussions. Key items include a proposed amendment to Syracuse Municipal Code Section 8.10.170 on building permit issuance, and reviews of recycling requirements, a utility easement, an interlocal storm‑water agreement, and a transportation utility fee. The council will also consider a "Just Serve" city designation and updates to recruitment policy.
- Proposed amendment to Syracuse Municipal Code Section 8.10.170 concerning building permit issuance practices
- Discussion of amendment to SMC Titles 4 and 10 to require recycling programs for multi‑family residential communities
- Consideration to vacate a utility easement granted by Floyd Hamblin
- Review of proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Davis County cities and the Davis Stormwater Coalition
- Continued discussion of implementing a Transportation Utility Fee
Planning Commission
The agenda for the June 16, 2026, Planning Commission meeting includes a public hearing and references to documents but does not list specific agenda items, ordinances, or discussion topics. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M.
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a proposed resolution that updates and amends the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule. The meeting is June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and in person at City Hall.
- Public hearing on resolution amending the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing to consider compensation increases for executive officers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The agenda contains no other items. The public may attend and comment.
- Public hearing on compensation increases for executive officers for FY ending June 30, 2027
City Council
The Syracuse City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Municipal Building Authority will hold a public hearing to consider proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Copies of the budgets are available for public inspection, and residents may comment during the hearing.
- Public hearing to consider proposed FY 2026-2027 budgets for the City, RDA, and MBA
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed final budget for FY2026-2027, including the certified tax rate from Davis County, and on compensation increases for executive municipal officers. The Council will also consider amending the city's fee schedule, adopting an updated wage scale, and participating in Utah Retirement Systems. Other items include a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC, and proposed ordinances on sign/lighting regulations and adding a Water Use and Conservation Element to the General Plan.
- Public hearing on final budget FY2026-2027 and certified tax rate
- Public hearing on compensation increases for executive municipal officers
- Public hearing on amendments to Consolidated Fee Schedule
- Proposed ordinance amending sign and lighting regulations
- Consent item: franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC
City Council
The Syracuse City Municipal Building Authority will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution MBA 26-01, which approves the MBA's annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The budget includes bond payments, interest, and lease revenues. The meeting follows the City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings.
- Public hearing on proposed Resolution MBA 26-01 adopting the MBA FY 2026-2027 budget
- Recommended budget includes $1,350,000 in bond principal payments and $588,600 in bond interest payments
- City lease payments to MBA budgeted at $1,318,600
- Use of fund balance of $10 is proposed
- Transfer from other funds of $600,000 included in revenue
City Council
The Syracuse City Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution RDA26-01, approving the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The proposed budget includes major capital expenditures such as land purchases, intersection improvements, and parking lot upgrades across several RDA areas.
- Public hearing on proposed Resolution RDA26-01 adopting the FY 2026-2027 RDA budget
- $1.1 million capital outlay for land purchase from city (property by Founders) — Community Development Area
- $1.693 million for 1000 West intersection realignment/ROW acquisition — Redevelopment Agency
- $1.922 million for land purchase "the Paisley" — Redevelopment Agency
- $400,000 for Town Center Parking Lot Improvements
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse Arts Council will vote to approve budget expenditures since April 8, 2026, and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. The council will also discuss upcoming season events including a jazz band performance, theatre productions, and fundraisers. Follow-up items on website links and balance inquiry are also on the agenda.
- Approve budget expenditures since April 8, 2026
- Jazz Band performance on June 5th
- Jr. Theatre Broadway Bootcamp June 8-19, 2026
- Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz in July 2026
- Fundraiser discussion for Heritage Days on June 18th
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold a special business meeting primarily to consider adjourning into a closed executive session. No other public business is scheduled. The closed session may cover individual character/competence/health, pending litigation, or real property matters.
- Consideration of adjourning into Closed Executive Session for purposes including personnel matters, pending litigation, or real property transactions
City Council
The Syracuse City Council and RDA hold a joint work session to discuss multiple items, including the FY2026-2027 budget and fee schedule, a proposed franchise agreement with Forged Fiber, and potential zoning amendments. No final votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review.
- Discussion of proposed Forged Fiber franchise agreement with a 3.5% telecommunications license tax and 10-year term
- Review of proposed General Plan text amendment adding a Water Use and Conservation Element per SB 110 and 76
- Consideration of potential amendments to Section 10.100 (Town Center Overlay Zone) of the Syracuse Municipal Code
- Discussion of a road utility fee
- Review of proposed FY2027 consolidated fee schedule and wage scale
Planning Commission
The Syracuse Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. includes only procedural entries. The agenda lists three time slots with associated documents but does not specify any rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing topics.
The Planning Commission approved three site plans and recommended three text amendments to the City Council, including a proposal to increase signage height and size allowances. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.
- Approved Questar Gas site plan at 2955 W 2700 S (0.30 acres) unanimously
- Approved Jeremy Bingham earthworks site plan revision at 1472 W 300 S (0.926 acres) unanimously
- Approved Holiday Oil preliminary plat at 2000 W 2700 S (5.779 acres) unanimously
- Approved Commons at Glenn Eagle final plat at 3400 W 1700 S (5.248 acres) unanimously
- Recommended to City Council approval of increased signage height and size allowances (6-1)
- Recommended to City Council approval of recycling text amendment unanimously
- Recommended to City Council approval of commercial development definition amendment unanimously
- Adjourned meeting at 7:49 PM unanimously
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing to consider declaring two parcels of real property as surplus. The properties are located at 508 West 2700 South and 546 W. 2525 South. No other items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on declaring surplus property at 508 West 2700 South
- Public hearing on declaring surplus property at 546 W. 2525 South
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will vote on a zoning map amendment for 5.548 acres at 3000 West and 1700 South from Agriculture to General Commercial, approve interlocal agreements for CDBG and regional dispatch, and hold a public hearing to declare two parcels surplus. They will also accept the tentative FY 2026-2027 budget and set a public hearing for final adoption on June 9, 2026. The meeting includes administering an oath of office to a new Fire Marshal and recognizing a fire officer award.
- Proposed Ordinance 2026-08 rezoning 5.548 acres at 3000 W. & 1700 S. from A-1 to General Commercial
- Proposed Resolution R26-21 approving Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Davis County for CDBG program (FY 2027-2029)
- Proposed Resolution R26-22 approving Interlocal Cooperation Master Agreement for regional dispatch services with Layton City
- Public hearing to declare two parcels surplus: 508 W. 2700 S. and 546 W. 2525 S.
- Accept tentative FY 2026-2027 budget and set public hearing for June 9, 2026
Planning Commission
The agenda for the May 5, 2026 Planning Commission meeting consists solely of references to PDF files for public hearings, the agenda, and a packet. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are described in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive content.
The commission approved a 38-lot final plat for the Lone Tree subdivision and recommended a rezone of 5.56 acres to General Commercial. A proposed text amendment to increase signage height was continued to May 19, 2026.
- Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval to City Council for rezone of 5.56 acres at 2900 W 1700 S from A-1 to General Commercial (Unanimous)
- Continued signage height text amendment request until May 19, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Lone Tree subdivision at 963 S 2000 W (Unanimous)
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will consider awarding a construction contract to Leon Poulsen Construction for the 3000 West roadway and signal project. The project includes an emergency traffic signal for fire station deployment, a raised center median, parking lot expansion at Fremont Park, and roundabout landscaping. Roadway and signal work is expected to finish by June 2026, with park improvements by September. The council will also adopt the meeting agenda.
- Award construction contract to Leon Poulsen Construction for 3000 West roadway and signal project ($640,723)
- Project includes emergency traffic signal, raised median, Fremont Park parking expansion, and roundabout landscaping
City Council
The City Council will discuss a draft interlocal agreement to move emergency dispatch services from Davis County to Layton City, increasing annual costs by $242,000 to $392,000. Other discussions include a zone change at 3000 W. and 1700 S., amendments to sign and lighting regulations, a proposed recycling ordinance for multifamily housing, and a 2027 budget overview. Most items are discussions, not final decisions.
- Discussion of interlocal agreement with Layton City for dispatch services; annual cost $392,000, up from $150,000 currently paid to Davis County
- Zone change application for property at 3000 W. and 1700 S. from Agriculture (A-1) to General Commercial (GC)
- Discussion of proposed ordinance requiring recycling at multi-family housing developments
- Discussion of surplus of two parcels at 508 W. 2700 S. and 546 W. 2525 S.
- 2027 budget overview including five-year plans for roads, capital equipment, IT, parks, and utility rates
The City Council held a work session to discuss several interlocal agreements and planning items. No formal votes were taken; items expressed for support will move to the May 12 business meeting or the Planning Commission.
- Supported transition of emergency dispatch services from Davis County to Layton City (pending May 12 vote)
- Supported continuing the Davis County CDBG program for FY 2027-2029 (pending May 12 vote)
- Supported rezoning 3000 W. and 1700 S. from Agriculture to General Commercial (pending next business meeting)
- Forwarded proposed sign height increase for properties near freeway overpasses to the Planning Commission
Disaster Preparedness Committee
The committee reviewed the April 18 Great Shake Out drill, confirming a start time of 08:00, close at 10:15, and a debrief at 10:30, and discussed its objectives to enroll citizens in Everbridge, inform volunteers of the Emergency Operations Center, and mobilize volunteers for the RDAP plan. Members noted the need to finalize a presentation on the drill for the City Council, with Chris Larsen providing information. Planning began for the 2027 Syracuse Emergency Preparedness Fair, considering April 17 or April 24 at the community center and assigning responsibilities. The Davis County Preparedness Fair scheduled for September 26, 2026 at Western Sports Park was also mentioned.
- Review of Great Shake Out drill (April 18, 2026) – times 08:00‑10:15, debrief 10:30
- Finalize City Council presentation on the drill (Chris Larsen to provide information)
- Plan 2027 Syracuse Emergency Preparedness Fair – possible dates April 17 or April 24, 2027 at the community center
- Assign tasks for the 2027 Emergency Preparedness Fair
- Davis County Preparedness Fair set for September 26, 2026 at Western Sports Park
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold public hearings on three resolutions: restricting pressure irrigation water (R26-15), amending the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 budget (R26-16), and amending the consolidated fee schedule (R26-17). Additional common‑consent items include appointing CED Director Steele to the Great Salt Lake Scenic Byways Committee (R26-14), authorizing a franchise agreement with Lumen, and adopting amended city vision statements. The meeting also includes public comment periods, approval of prior meeting minutes, and reports on the tentative FY 2026‑2027 budget.
- R26-15 – Restrict and regulate use of pressure irrigation water during 2026
- R26-16 – Amend the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
- R26-17 – Amend the Syracuse City Consolidated Fee Schedule
- R26-14 – Appoint Community and Economic Development Director Steele to the Great Salt Lake Scenic Byways Committee
- Authorize administration to execute franchise agreement with Lumen
The City Council approved several resolutions regarding city vision statements, staff appointments, and regional transportation agreements. They also adopted a resolution to restrict pressure irrigation water for the 2026 season due to low snowpack.
- Approved February and March meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R26-14 appointing Noah Steele to the Great Salt Lake Scenic Byways Committee (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R26-19 authorizing regional transportation improvement agreement for 2000 West and 2700 South (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R26-20 amending MOU for property near 3000 West and Antelope Drive (unanimous)
- Authorized execution of franchise agreement with Lumen (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R26-18 adopting amended City Vision Statements and KPIs (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R26-15 restricting pressure irrigation water use for 2026 (unanimous)
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution to update and amend the consolidated city fee schedule. The hearing allows public comment on the proposed fee changes.
- Public hearing on Proposed Resolution updating the consolidated Syracuse City Fee Schedule
- Resolution available for inspection at Assistant City Manager's office
- Meeting held via Zoom and in person at City Hall
City Council
The Syracuse City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and via Zoom. Public comments will be accepted.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to FY 2026 budget
Syracuse Arts Council
The Syracuse City Arts Council will meet on April 8, 2026, to approve minutes and budget expenditures, then discuss and vote on the venue for the 2026 Jr. Theatre production and the 2027 summer show. They will also review upcoming season events including concerts, theatre productions, and fundraisers.
- Vote on venue for Jr. Theatre's 2026 show
- Vote on selection of Summer 2027 show
- Review of 2026 season events (Orchestra concert May 9, The Wizard of Oz July 2026, Willy Wonka November 2026)
- Approval of budget expenditures since March 4, 2026
- Public comment period on arts council matters