Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy Board of Trustees will vote on whether to approve eminent domain proceedings for a SLAR easement parcel, amend the fiscal year 2025 budget via Resolution 1937, and consider multiple engineering contracts including a monitoring well in Highland, land acquisition in Pleasant Grove, and professional services for a master plan update and radio system evaluation. The meeting also includes a resolution of appreciation for Donald Y. Milne, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Eminent domain (condemnation) proceedings for SLAR easement, Parcel 24 (Ludlow)
- Resolution 1937 amending the fiscal year 2025 budget
- Approval of monitoring well construction in Highland
- Approval of professional services agreement for the 2025 Master Plan Update
- Approval of land acquisition in Pleasant Grove
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session on the District Safety Program and Vision Statement, followed by a board meeting. Key actions include considering approval of the FY2024 financial audit, adopting a Vision Statement, and approving the 2025 meeting calendar. The board will also hear a capital project report and water supply update, then enter closed session for litigation and real property or water right negotiations.
- Consider approval of FY2024 financial audit
- Consider adoption of Vision Statement
- Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
- Closed session for pending litigation and real property/water right strategy
- Quarterly check register, electronic payments, and credit card expenditures report
Board of Trustees
The board will first tour the Cottonwoods Connection during a work session, then consider approving eminent domain (condemnation) proceedings for three SLAR easement parcels: parcels 26-28 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), parcel 29 (Danish Hills HOA, 8108 S Deercreek Rd), and parcel 63 (Axson, 7323 S Hickory Hill). Other actions include a change order for COP Construction, a sole-source procurement, and an amendment to the Hartman Management Group MOU. A closed session is planned to discuss real property purchase or lease.
- Consider approval of eminent domain for SLAR parcel 26-28 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
- Consider approval of eminent domain for SLAR parcel 29 (Danish Hills HOA, 8108 S Deercreek Rd)
- Consider approval of eminent domain for SLAR parcel 63 (Axson, 7323 S Hickory Hill)
- Consider approval of Change Order #002 to COP Construction for the SLAR-CC project
- Consider approval of sole source procurement and amendment to Hartman Management Group MOU
Board of Trustees
The board will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase and consider adopting the fiscal year 2025 budget via Resolution 1936. Action items also include approving eminent domain proceedings for two parcels to acquire SLAR easements, entering a professional services agreement with Meridian Engineering for survey services, and ratifying a procurement with Lumen. Routine reports on water supply, finances, and capital projects are also scheduled.
- Eminent domain (condemnation) proceedings for SLAR easements: Parcel 47-49, 57 at 3115 E Bengal Blvd and Parcel 67 at 7281 S Hickory Hill
- Professional Services Agreement with Meridian Engineering for survey services
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 1936: fiscal year 2025 budget with proposed property tax increase
- Ratification of procurement with Lumen
- Authorization for GM to pre-approve utility relocation costs for Cottonwoods Connection project
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget presentation and consider Resolution 1935 to adopt the tentative budget. The meeting also includes reviews of engineering contracts, capital projects, and property tax updates.
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Adoption of Resolution 1935 (FY2025 tentative budget)
- LCWTP Admin Campus Improvements contract
- SLA Hardening - Finished Water Reaches contract
- Truth in Taxation hearing scheduled for August 12, 2024
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting, including updates on the Managed Aquifer Recharge Project and the Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant Rebuild. The board will consider an appeal by Donald and Andrea Anthony, approval of Resolution 1934 for property annexation, and routine items like minutes and financial reports.
- Consider appeal of Donald and Andrea Anthony
- Consider approval of Resolution 1934 approving annexation of property
- Managed Aquifer Recharge Project update
- Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant Rebuild Project report
- Closed session for pending or reasonably imminent litigation
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy will hold a work session and a regular board meeting. They will discuss a conditional assessment of district facilities and the Salt Lake Aqueduct shutdown for blowoff valve replacement. The board will consider adopting the FY 2025 tentative budget, approving Resolution 1933 for a proxy at the Provo River Water Users Association annual meeting, approving a District Privacy Policy Statement, and an easement agreement with AJ Rock development. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.
- Consider adoption of FY 2025 tentative budget
- Consider approval of Resolution 1933 for proxy for Provo River Water Users Association annual meeting
- Consider approval of District Privacy Policy Statement
- Consider approval of easement agreement with AJ Rock development
- Salt Lake Aqueduct shutdown and replacement of blowoff valves
Board of Trustees
The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy Board of Trustees will hold a work session and board meeting on April 15, 2024. The board will consider adopting the FY 2025 tentative budget, approving an easement agreement with AJ Rock development, and terminating a water quality monitoring agreement with Pleasant Grove City. They will also discuss a Salt Lake Aqueduct shutdown for blowoff valve replacement and enter closed session for pending litigation.
- Consider adoption of FY 2025 tentative budget
- Consider terminating agreement with Pleasant Grove City for water quality monitoring and flood flow carriage in Provo Reservoir Canal Enclosure Project
- Consider approval of easement agreement with AJ Rock development
- Consider approval of Resolution 1933 for proxy at Provo River Water Users Association annual meeting
- Work session on Salt Lake Aqueduct shutdown and replacement of blowoff valves
Board of Trustees
The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the FY25 budget, followed by a board meeting with public comment, a legislative update, and committee reports. The board will consider approving several agreements, including an easement addendum, a grant agreement, and professional services contracts, plus minutes from the previous meeting. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.
- FY25 Budget discussion (work session)
- Addendum No. 1 to Sam Park West Reservoir and Terminal Reservoir Easement Agreement
- Aqueduct Resilience Grant Agreement with Utah Division of Water Resources
- Professional services agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Davenport Consulting for right of way acquisition
- Task Order No. 1 with Kimley-Horn for public engagement on Cottonwoods Connection project
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy has authorized the issuance of up to $56,000,000 in water revenue bonds to finance water system improvements, including pipe installation and upgrades to the Little Cottonwood Treatment Plant. The board adopted supplemental resolutions on February 26, 2024, and this notice opens a 30-day public comment period to contest the legality of the bond issuance.
- Authorized issuance of water revenue bonds up to $56,000,000
- Bonds to mature in no more than 31 years, with interest rates not exceeding 6.5%
- Proceeds to fund pipe acquisition/installation and Little Cottonwood Treatment Plant improvements
- Existing outstanding water revenue bonds: $194,835,000
- Estimated total cost if held to maturity: $72,263,050
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy will hold a public hearing on February 26, 2024, to discuss the Water Conservation Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the District Offices in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
- Public hearing on the Water Conservation Plan
- Meeting at 3430 E Danish Road, Cottonwood Heights, UT
- ADA accommodations available by contacting Breana Jackson
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and consider resolutions authorizing up to $56 million in water revenue bonds for the SLAR-CC project, as well as adopt the 2024 Water Conservation Plan. They will also review consultant agreements, a cooperation agreement with Cottonwood Heights, construction contracts, and financial reports.
- Public hearing and resolution for up to $56 million in water revenue bonds (SLAR-CC)
- Supplemental Resolution 1929: up to $23 million water revenue bonds
- Supplemental Resolution 1930: up to $33 million water revenue bonds
- Resolution 1931: adopt 2024 Water Conservation Plan
- Consider approval of cooperation agreement with City of Cottonwood Heights
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy will hold a public hearing on February 26, 2024, to receive input on issuing up to $56,000,000 in Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A and 2024B). The bonds would finance water system improvements, including pipe acquisition and installation and improvements to the Little Cottonwood Treatment Plant. The board will also hear comments on the potential economic impact of the financed projects on the private sector.
- Public hearing on issuance of up to $56,000,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A and 2024B
- Bond proceeds to finance water system improvements, including pipe installation and Little Cottonwood Treatment Plant improvements
- Series 2024A Bonds to be sold to the Utah Board of Water Resources at 1.0% interest
- Estimated Series 2024A principal repayment schedule from 2025 to 2049, with annual payments ranging from $465,000 to $1,971,000
- Meeting at 3430 East Danish Road, Cottonwood Heights, Utah; written comments accepted before the hearing