The creation of an inland port in Salt Lake City’s westside holds the promise of tremendous economic benefit for both the City and the State. An inland port is a distribution hub where goods are imported and exported via rail, truck, and air. Over the past few years the City has completed the master planning and […]

The Council is considering non-exclusive agreements with ExteNet Systems for small cell wireless infrastructure. If approved, residents may see some street work or new poles in the near future. In the long term, this expands capacity for and access to 5G internet. ExteNet’s application is the first of many expected to come to the Council. […]

The Council is discussing proposed changes to the City’s process for designating dog off-leash areas. The proposed changes would simplify and expedite the process by delegating it to the Administration. During their July 31, 2018 briefing, the Council asked staff to prepare recommendations for keeping the Council involved in the process and ensuring there’s a […]

In August 2018, the Council unanimously approved placing the Streets Reconstruction Bond, estimated to raise about $87 million for a package of road reconstruction projects, on the 2018 General Election ballot. Salt Lake City residents approved the bond which will raise property taxes, but only slightly, about $5 a year for the average homeowner. Based […]