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OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84111
TELEPHONE 535-7600
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SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, June 5, 1990
TIME: 7:00 or immediately following the City Council Meeting
PLACE: City Council Conference Room
City & County Building, Room 325
451 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
1) The Council will receive a briefing concerning a budget summary
prepared by the Council staff.
2) The Council will consider adopting a motion to enter Executive
Session to receive a briefing from Mayor DePaulis concerning the
status of labor negotiations.
3) The Council will hold a discussion concerning a proposed
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City, Utah
County, Weber County, West Jordan City and the City of Hurricane
relating to the issuance of revenue bonds.
cc: Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Mike Zuhl, Emilie Charles, Roger Cutler, Kathryn
Marshall, Department Heads , Press
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OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84111
TELEPHONE 535-7600
June 1, 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CINDY GUST—JENSON
ANNE E. PINCKNEY
SUBJECT: SUMMARY of FY90-91 COUNCIL BUDGET ISSUES
Attorney's Office:
Support the Mayor's recommended budget.
Community and Economic Development :
1 . Support the Mayor's recommended budget. Fund roving housing inspector as a
first priority with CDBG slippage.
2. Add $5 to Mayor's recommended business license fee for fee of $70
to be consistent with other jurisdictions and generate $48,000 in
additional revenue.
Finance:
Support the Mayor's recommended budget.
Fire Department:
1 . Early retirement alternatives:
a. Fund the retirements, in keeping with the Mayor's recommended budget .
b . Reduce the budget by $70,000 and have the Department absorb early
retirements by leaving positions vacant.
c. Reduce the budget by $185,000 and have the Department absorb early
retirements by leaving positions vacant. This alternative involves
a higher number due to updated information on the number of
anticipated early retirements which was received after the Council
reviewed the department's budget.
Staff Recommendation: Alternative c.
2. Add $25,000 in projected revenues for hazardous materials inspections.
Human Resources and Administrative Services:
1 . Reduce Fleet Maintenance Division budget by 16 ($201 ,740) or 21 ($ 264,780)
patrol sedans if Police Department Alternative 1 . (b) or 1 . (c) is selected.
2. Reduce budget for increases in medical fees to provide Hepatitis and HIV
testing if Police Department Alternative 1. (b) or 1 . (c) is selected.
3. Reduce budget for increases in Health Insurance, Workers Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and Hepatitis immunizations if Police Department
Alternative 1 . (b)or 1 . (c) is selected.
4. Animal Signover fee - Add $10,000 for estimated new revenue.
5. Staff Recommendation:
Add $30,000 to purchase materials for in-house training and development
programs on generic topics which have applications common to large groups of
employees and cross departmental boundaries. . .ie.materials for training
supervisors of 300 series employees on how to implement and manage a pay-for-
performance. To increase efficiency and effectiveness of Training officer and
lay foundation for future cost savings through reduction and avoidance of
additional outside contracts. The Council expressed broad support for
development of an in-house capacity for training and development during the
policy briefing in April . No funding for this was provided in Mayor's
recommended budget for FY90-91.
Police Department :
1 . Addition of Officers-
a. Add 46 officers, increases tax rate by $16.00.
b. Add 30 officers at a cost of $ increases tax rate by $ .
c. Add 25 officers at a cost of $ increases tax rate by $
2. Early retirement:
a. Fund the retirements, in keeping with the Mayor's recommended budget.
b. Reduce the budget by $144,500 and have the Department absorb early
retirements by leaving positions vacant.
Staff recommendation: Alternative a.
3. Crossing Guards - Notice of intent not to fund program beginning in FY 91-2
4. Modify current car per officer program funding (per Councilmember request) .
Public Works:
1. Refuse Collection
a. Increase current fee from $4 to $5.25 (first can) and from $2 to
$5.25 (second can) .
b. Keep status quo - use general fund revenue to subsidize.
Staff Recommendation: Alternative a.
2. Annual Neighborhood Trash Pickup
a. Add $294,000 to the General Fund budget and restore the program:
1 . Raise property tax rate approximately $2.27.
2. Cut other programs in the general fund.
b. Add a fee for neighborhood cleanup of $1.25 per customer and transfer
program to the Refuse Collection Enterprise Fund. Reallocate
$163,000 in the General Fund for other purposes.
Staff Recommendation: Alternative b.
Library:
a. Raise the tax rate approximately $4.59 to provide salary parity with
City employees , a 2% one time wage adjustment and material and health
are cost increases.
b. Raise the tax rate approximately $4.32 to provide salary parity and 2%
adjustment requiring the Library to modify programs and operations
with the possibility of a request for another increase in FY91-92.
Parks and Recreation:
a. Add $13,000 for Jordan Park Greenhouse.
b. Add $5,500 to open Liberty park pool.
c. Add $3,300 for 1/2 day clerical staff at Cemetery (to assist with
research into reclamation of gravesites as per audit
recommendations) .
Nondepartmental: Add $6,500 for Public Technology, Inc. annual membership
dues - this membership was previously budgeted in the Department of
Human Resources and is more appropriately funded along with other
Citywide dues and memberships.
The Council staff is continuing to gather information requested by
the Council. Additional information will be available at Tuesday's
meeting.
LEGISLATIVE INTENTS, 1990-91
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON PREVIOUS LIST
June 1, 1990
It is the intent of the Council that the Administration review the hours of
the Fleet Management Division impound lot and make an effort to accommodate
citizens, either before 8 a. m. or after 5 p.m. , while still maintaining the 8
hour day proposed in the Mayor's budget.
It is the intent of the Council to encourage the Administration to physically
house the independent internal audit office outside of the Finance Department
area.
It is the intent of the Council that the Council and Mayor jointly establish a
task force to review the salary levels of City elected officials, with any
changes recommended to go into effect in Fiscal Year 1992-93.
To be handled through letters from the Council Chair, on behalf of the
Council:
It is the intent of the Council to notify Salt Lake County that the City
Council does not plan to continue to fund the Fine Arts Facilities beyond
fiscal year 1990-91.
It is the intent of the Council to encourage the Fine Arts Facilities to
explore all possible funding options so that the joint funding agreement can
be phased out, as planned, in the immediate future.
It is the intent of the Council to encourage the Administration to establish a
group discount rate at the Steiner Aquatic Center.
To be handled with Audit Follow-up:
It is the intent of the Council that the Council and the Administration
jointly pursue the recommendation of the 1988 Hughes, Heiss audit that the
City identify and develop a plan of action to establish a mechanism to
coordinate recreation and sports program activities on a City-wide basis to
restore the City's focus on community events and eliminate the current
duplication of efforts in the sports area.
It is the intent of the Council to express support for the proposed Pay for
Performance implementation plan. It is the Council's understanding that
During fiscal year 1990-91 the Administration would focus on program design
and development, preparation of procedures and cost identification. Initial
implementation would be with 300 series employees, with the ultimate goal of
negotiating a pay for performance system during collective bargaining.
Possible revenue sources:
It is the intent of the Council to support the concept of establishing a fee
which could be levied to discourage any abuse of the 911 system.
It is the intent of the Council to encourage the Administration to continue to
pursue the preparation of ordinances which would allow the City to charge a
fee for excessive Police and Fire false alarms.
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• UTAH HOTEL MOTEL
ASSOCIATION
#9 Exchange Place—Suite#715
Salt Lake City,Utah 84111
June 5, 1990 Telephone(8011359-0104
Dear members of the Salt Lake City Council:
This letter is in response to recent discussions of raising
city room taxes.
The Utah Hotel Motel Association membership is made up of various
size properties throughout the state. Hotels, motels, bed &
breakfasts, resort and convention properties show the diversity
of our 200 member organization. There is one concern we all
share: the trend to increase room taxes for a variety of reasons.
Many individuals believe that increasing room tax does not hurt
business. However, a recent study (April 1990) conducted by
Purdue University shows that increasing the overall price of
a room does have a negative impact on the number of rooms rented.
The study shows that a room tax of 9.8 percent would be restrict
room sales by about 3.5 percent, on the average. Therefore,
the theory that room taxes do not negatively impact tourism
and convention business is false.
Secondly, many people believe Utah is among the lowest in room
taxes charged. As is also stated in the Purdue University report,
the U.S.average total tax on room rentals is 9.8 percent. Therefore,
Salt Lake Citv's tax of 10.34 percent is above the national
norm.
Some people may say, "Why should Salt Lake City residents suffer
under triple taxation?" In all honesty, the Utah Hotel Motel
Association must ask the same question, "Why should our guests
be subjected to triple taxation through sales tax, city room
taxes, and county room taxes?".
In the last twenty years, the lodging industry has invested
in tourism...no other industry that benefits from tourism has
done so. In reviewing the options for Salt Palace funding we
ask you to consider all possibilities and remember all those
who benefit from tourism and conventions.
Sincerely,
iaie Peck
Executive Director
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AMERICAN HOTEL&
MOTEL ASSOCIATION