At today’s Council Meeting: The Council received a series of briefings about the proposed Salt Lake City budget for the next fiscal year, which begins in July. The second public hearing on the Citywide budget proposal is Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. More on the budget: tinyurl.com/SLCFY22Budget The meeting agenda also included a follow-up presentation of […]
May 11 Council Meeting
At today’s Council Meetings: The Council received updated revenue and expenditure numbers for the City, and Council staff reviewed the Mayor’s proposed Salt Lake City budget for the next fiscal year, which begins in July. More here. Council Members will meet Thursday, May 13 as part of the process to fill the empty Council seat in […]
RECAP: October 9 Council and RDA Board Meeting
At Tuesday’s meetings: the Council discussed a Council-initiated proposal to amend the City’s Complete Streets Ordinance, which states all City-owned streets should be safe for a variety of types of users, and that as roads are constructed and reconstructed, bicycle and pedestrian ways should be added or enhanced. Discussion centered on the need for additional changes […]
RECAP: June 12 Council & RDA Board Meeting
At Tuesday’s meetings: The Council adopted the final Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget for Salt Lake City. The budget builds up City services such as parks maintenance, public safety, affordable housing and public transportation. The Council will consider in the coming months whether to place an $87 million General Obligation Bond on ballots this fall to […]
RECAP: April 3 Council Meeting
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Council held its second of three public hearings about potential new revenue options, including a 0.5 sales tax increase and General Obligation bond, to pay for current critical service needs. About a dozen individuals addressed the Council, sharing their support and concerns relating to the revenue proposals. The City will hold […]
RECAP: March 20 Council & RDA Board Meeting
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Council received a briefing from Fraser Bullock and Jeff Robbins, co-chairs on the Olympic Exploratory Committee, about the potential for hosting the Winter Olympics in 2030 or 2026. The briefing centered on Utah’s unique winter facilities and valuable past experience that will give it a significant advantage over other markets for […]