Jordan River Fairpark District
The Council is reviewing a proposal to create a new zoning district known as the Jordan River Fairpark (JRF) District. [...]
Listed below are some of the significant proposals the Council is currently working on. View the Council’s completed items, meeting agendas, meeting recaps, and press releases.
FY2024-25 City Budget
The Council-approved Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25) City Budget started July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. Changes or adjustments to the adopted budget go through the budget amendment process. Amendments can happen several times yearly and include proposed project additions and modifications. [...]
Capital City Revitalization Zone
On Oct. 1, the City Council voted to approve the proposed Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC) District around the Delta Center and a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase to help fund the project, including remodeling the Delta Center to meet National Hockey League standards. [...]
Salt Lake City Council Compensation Considerations & Options
The Council is considering compensation changes for Council Members. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to hold a follow-up discussion about Council Member compensation at its Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. work session meeting. The discussion is anticipated to begin at approximately 5 p.m. [...]
County Public Safety Bond
The Salt Lake County Council voted to put a $507 million bond on the November ballot. The ballot initiative aims to reduce crime, support community safety, address homelessness by investing in mental health services, and improve the criminal justice system by building a Justice and Accountability Center and improving and consolidating the County Jail. The Salt Lake City Council will have an informational briefing on the bond at its Sept. 17 Westside Council Meeting. [...]
Foothills Plan Evaluation and Recommendations Report
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands developed the 2020 Foothills Trail System Plan (“the Plan”) to create a managed trail network that balances environmental protection with recreational use. The Plan aims to provide various trail experiences for people of all ages while preserving the Foothills for future generations.
Northpoint Area Annexation
The Council is considering annexing land from Salt Lake County into Salt Lake City. This property lies in the Northpoint area along 2200 West. If approved, the property would become a part of Salt Lake City, making the city boundary more unified. [...]
Homelessness in SLC
The Council has dedicated time and effort through legislative oversight and policy-setting authority over the last several years to supporting unsheltered community members. [...]
Sanctioned Camping Pilot Program
Salt Lake City has partnered with the Utah State Office of Homeless Services to launch a Temporary Microshelter Community at approximately 255 S. 600 W. The microshelter is a sanctioned camping pilot program to provide up to 50 people experiencing homelessness with safe, private living spaces and access to showers, food, case management, and other essential needs offered by community partners. [...]
Transportation Projects
The Council adopts plans and funds programs to help improve connectivity and grow our robust transportation network. [...]
Housing
Since 2016, affordable housing has been a top City Council priority when the Council adopted the Growing Salt Lake Housing Plan and created new funding for affordable housing. The Council and the Mayor’s Administration are working together to address Salt Lake City’s housing crisis by improving access to affordable housing and incentivizing the development of housing units.