Unified Fire Authority (Salt Lake City, Utah) public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will meet to discuss a congressional funding request of $56M–$60M for FY25, consider adding Assistant Chief Dern to the board, and vote on purchasing a new box truck. The board will also review training, logistics, and finance updates including an additional $100K in SHSP funds from the State of Utah.
- Congressional push for $56M–$60M in FY25 funding for Utah Task Force 1
- Recommendation to add AC Dern to the UT-TF1 Executive Board
- Approval of box truck purchase (POs 24-018 and 24-019)
- $100K in additional SHSP funds from State of Utah
- Review of open FEMA US&R CA grants (FY22, FY23, FY24)
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will meet to discuss FEMA updates, training opportunities, and financial summaries. The board is deciding on the purchase of a new box truck and a change to the board's makeup.
- Proposed purchase of new box truck (POs 24-018 and 24-019)
- Proposed addition of AC Dern to the UT-TF1 Executive Board
- Discussion of $100K in additional SHSP funds from the State of Utah
- Update on congressional push for $56M-$60M in FY25
- Review of July 2024 minutes
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will meet to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 financial report and audit, and consider a resolution for the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for Calendar Year 2025. The agenda also includes approval of November disbursements, committee updates, administrative and operations reports, and a possible closed session. The board will also discuss upcoming elections for Board Chair and Vice Chair in January 2025.
- Review/Approve Fiscal Year 23/24 Financial Report and Audit
- Consider Resolution 12-2024A approving proposed Exhibit A to the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for Calendar Year 2025
- Possible Closed Session under Utah Code 52-4-205
- Review of November Disbursements (consent agenda)
- January 2025 Board Chair and Vice Chair Elections announcement
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the 24/25 fiscal year budget. The board will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and the FY25/26 budget calendar.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the 24/25 Fiscal Year Budget
- Resolution 11-2024A to approve a budget amendment for the 24/25 Fiscal Year Budget
- Approval of the FY25/26 Budget Calendar
- Approval of the 2025 UFA Board Meeting Schedule
- Review of October Disbursements
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to receive comments and consider a resolution to amend the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.
- Public hearing to consider a resolution amending the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
Unified Fire Authority Board
The Unified Fire Authority Board will consider scheduling a public hearing for November 19, 2024, to receive comments on proposed amendments to the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The board will also review the September disbursements, receive a quarterly financial report, and hear updates on operations, the strategic plan, fire training grounds, and personnel positions. A possible closed session is listed for discussion of character, litigation, real property, or security matters.
- Consider Nov. 19, 2024, as date for public hearing on proposed amendments to 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
- Consent agenda: review of September disbursements
- Quarterly financial report from CFO Hill
- Operations report including USAR update
- Fire chief report: strategic plan progress, fire training grounds update, fire marshal and battalion chief positions
Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review the financial audit for Fiscal Year 23/24 and a proposed service agreement for 2025. The committee will also discuss funding direction for recreation areas.
- Review and approval of Fiscal Year 23/24 Financial Audit
- Review of proposed Exhibit A to the UFA/UFSA Interlocal Agreement for Services for Calendar Year 2025
- Discussion on Recreation Area Funding Direction
Salt Lake Urban Search & Rescue
The Utah Task Force 1 Executive Board will review and vote on a proposal to increase affiliate pay rates tied to CPI, review the FY2023 single audit report, and receive updates on FEMA funding including a congressional push for $56M-$60M in FY25. The meeting also covers training, finance, logistics, and a potential closed session.
- Proposal to increase affiliate pay rates, with 5-year CPI average recalculated every 2 years
- Single Audit FY2023 report review and approval
- Congressional push for $56M-$60M in FY25 FEMA funding
- NSGP project update: gate reimbursement received, camera contractor selected
- Executive board makeup change: recommend replacing AC Robinson with AC Dern
Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review the full budget presentation, including fund summaries, member fees, and departmental budgets, and will deliberate on a recommendation to the full Board of Directors. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of April 15 minutes, and a possible closed session.
- Budget presentation covering fund summaries, member fees, and 911 emergency transport
- Departmental budget reviews: Fire Chief, Administration & Planning, Finance, HR, Emergency Services, Support Services
- Capital replacement budget discussion
- Possible closed session for personnel, litigation, real property, security, or criminal misconduct
- Public comments accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email until May 6, 7:00 a.m.
Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review the budget message and document from Chief Burchett and CFO Hill, and to approve minutes from November 2023. The committee will also set a budget schedule leading to final adoption on June 18. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email before April 12.
- Budget message from Chief Burchett
- Budget document overview by CFO Hill
- Budget schedule: April 16 board update, May 7 division presentations, May 21 tentative adoption, June 18 final adoption
- Minutes approval for November 29, 2023
- Possible closed session for litigation, real property, or personnel matters
Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee meets March 28, 2024, to review health and dental insurance, discuss market adjustments for sworn and civilian staff, and consider a cost-of-living adjustment. Chief Burchett will present final recommendations on these items. The committee may also enter a closed session for specific legal purposes.
- Review of health and dental insurance with HR Director Day and Gallagher
- Market adjustments for sworn and civilian personnel presented by Chief Burchett
- Cost of Living Adjustment (CPI) discussion
- Final recommendations on insurance, market adjustments, and COLA
- Possible closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205
Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee is meeting to discuss and review employee benefits and compensation matters. Agenda items include health insurance review and forecast, retirement (URS) rate updates, civilian and sworn market pay comparisons, cost of living adjustments, and VEBA contributions. The committee may also enter a closed session for specific legal purposes.
- Health insurance review and forecast
- FY24/25 URS (retirement) rate update
- Civilian and sworn market pay comparisons
- Cost of Living Adjustment (CPI) discussion
- VEBA contribution discussion
Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee
The Unified Fire Authority Benefits & Compensation Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and discuss sworn wage comparisons. The committee may also enter into a closed session for specific legal or personnel matters.
- Minutes approval for March 30, 2023
- Sworn Wage Comparison Discussion