01/11/2022 - Work Session - Meeting MaterialsSALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION ONLY
January 11,2022 Tuesday 2:00 PM
This Meeting Will be an Electronic Meeting Pursuant to the Chair’s Determination.
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No Formal Meeting
Please note:A general public comment period will not be held this day.This is the Council's monthly scheduled briefing
meeting.Item start times and durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair’s discretion.
Welcome and public meeting rules
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters.The public is welcome to listen.Items scheduled
on the Work Session or Formal Meeting may be moved and /or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting based on
circumstance or availability of speakers.
Please note:Dates not identified in the FYI -Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined.Item start times and
durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair’s discretion.
Generated:07:58:56
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the
Chair’s determination.
As Salt Lake City Council Chair,I hereby determine that conducting the Salt Lake
City Council meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk to the health
and safety of those who may be present.The decision to meet online follows a local
increase in COVID-19 cases in the City and elsewhere and will be re-evaluated
weekly.
The change in meeting attendance is a precautionary measure for the safety of the
public and City employees based on the latest reports from the Centers for Disease
Control and the Salt Lake County Health Department.The Council will return with
hybrid or in-person meetings when appropriate
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Work Session Items
1.Informational:Updates from the Administration ~2:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,
including but not limited to:
•COVID-19,the March 2020 Earthquake,and the September 2020 Windstorm;
•Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness;
•Police Department work,projects,and staffing,etc.;and
•Other projects or updates.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
2.Informational:Updates on Racial Equity and Policing TENTATIVE
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The Council will hold a discussion about recent efforts on various projects City staff are
working on related to racial equity and policing in the City.The conversation may include
issues of community concern about race,equity,and justice in relation to law enforcement
policies,procedures,budget,and ordinances.Discussion may include:
•An update or report on the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing;and
•Other project updates or discussion.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
3.Ordinance:Amendment to Require Notice for Permits to Work in the
Public Way Follow-up ~2:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on proposed amendments to City code that would
require notice for permits to work in the public way.The Council has requested that
Engineering codify and expand the policy that adjacent property owners are notified of work
being performed in the right of way.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021;Tuesday,February 9,2021;Tuesday,January 11,2022
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,December 8,2020
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,January 19,2021
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
4.City’s Annual Financial Audit Report ~2:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the
previous fiscal year,and the Management Auditor's letters regarding internal controls and
compliance.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 11,2022
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
5.Informational:Redistricting Legal Requirements and Considerations ~3:20 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the City Attorney’s Office about the legal
requirements and considerations of redistricting.The Council District boundaries are
evaluated and potentially adjusted every ten years based on the Census results.Legal
requirements and considerations exist in several laws and case law as established in the
courts.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 11,2022
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
6.Tentative Break ~3:50 p.m.
20 min.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -n/a
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
7.Informational:City's Watershed and Water Policy ~4:10 p.m.
25 min.
Council Members will receive information about the city’s watershed policy and history,
including its connection with water rights and water issues.The discussion will also include
history surrounding the city’s service of water outside our municipal boundaries,and the
connected issues.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 11,2022
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
8.Ordinance:City's Designated Water Service Area ~4:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a current proposal for the City to establish by
ordinance and map a designated water service area.The proposed water service area is
congruent with existing and historical service commitments.The proposal is the result of a
new requirement cascading from Utah's 2020 constitutional amendment D,which passed.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 11,2022
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
9.Resolution:Utah Inland Port Authority Board ~4:55 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will discuss a new appointment to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 11,2022
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 18,2022
Standing Items
10.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
11.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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Report of the Executive Director,including a review of Council information items and
announcements.The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business,including but not limited to;
•Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities Mailing;and
•Scheduling Items.
12.Tentative Closed Session -
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The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session.A closed meeting described
under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including,but not limited to:
a.discussion of the character,professional competence,or physical or mental health of
an individual;
b.strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
c.strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
d.strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,exchange,or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares,if public discussion of the transaction
would:
(i)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration;
or
(ii)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible
terms;
e.strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property,including any form of a water
right or water shares,if:
(i)public discussion of the transaction would:
(A)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration;or
(B)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
(ii)the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale;and
(iii)the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves
the sale;
f.discussion regarding deployment of security personnel,devices,or systems;and
g.investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code §78B-1-137,and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of
the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m.on _____________________,the undersigned,duly appointed City
Recorder,does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1)posted on the Utah Public Notice
Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701,and (2)a copy of the foregoing provided to The
Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who
have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda,including but not
limited to adoption,rejection,amendment,addition of conditions and variations of
options discussed.
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation,which may include alternate
formats,interpreters,and other auxiliary aids and services.Please make requests at least two business
days in advance.To make a request,please contact the City Council Office at
council.comments@slcgov.com,801-535-7600,or relay service 711.
Administrative
updates
January 11, 2022
COVID 19
update
Current metrics
Cases are surging and we continue to see record
case numbers each day, including in SLCO.
The 14-day case rate in SLCO is up by 161%.
Utah has the 5th highest increase in cases in the
nation.
COVID ICU utilization is at 35%, with ICUs 96%
full statewide.
23% of kids ages 5-11 in the County are fully
vaccinated.
COVID 19
update
Omicron variant
SLCo Health
Department mask
requirement in effect
until February 7th.
Respirator masks
required in indoor
public spaces and in
line to enter public
spaces.
Nearly a quarter of
County residents are
unvaccinated and at
serious risk.
In the recent surge,
83% of cases are
unvaccinated or not up
to date.
COVID 19
update
SLC 14-day
snapshot
Citywide
vaccination
average =
67.16%
Zip % fully vaccinated
1.4.22 1.11.22
84101 80.08 80.19
84102 61.68 61.72
84103 72.89 72.92
84104 51.40 51.64
84105 72.36 72.46
84106 66.13 66.30
84108 72.98 73.09
84109 73.72 73.96
84111 71.01 71.18
84115 60.08 61.08
84116 54.01 54.29
Homelessness Update:
HRC and Overflow Occupancy
January 1 –January 7th
STH -1000 West
Men's HRC
STH -King
Women's HRC
STH -Miller
Mixed HRC Total
St Vincent de
Paul
Shelter Capacity 300 200 200 700
Avg number of beds occupied/night 295 194 189 679 68
Avg number of beds unoccupied/night 5 6 11 21
Avg % of beds occupied/night 98.9%97.1%94.3%97.1%
Avg % of beds unoccupied/night 1.8%2.9%5.7%2.9%
Resource Fairs
Next fair will be held January 21st –location TBD.
Cleaning and Abatement
With the weather lightening up and new overflow
resources coming online, we will be working with the
county health department on abatement of a few
smaller camps this week.
Occupied vehicle response has begun, with 900 S
being addressed last week. Abandoned vehicles or
those being used for storage only may be towed, and
the city is working with the overflow shelter providers to
refer those living in vehicles to overflow and shelter
beds as soon as they are available.
Homelessness
update
Homelessness
Overflow
Shelter
status
•VOA was able to open the Weigand
Center doors starting last night. This
program has nightly capacity for 35
people, in addition to the St. Vincent
program, which can serve 58 people at a
time.
•The High Needs Temporary Housing
Program (formerly the Ramada Inn)will be
opened in phases, beginning next week
with the opening of referral -only hotel
rooms for elderly and medically vulnerable
people.
•The best way to access emergency shelter
beds is:801-990-9999
City Council Update –January 4, 2022
Chief Mike Brown
Update on Response Times
December-2021
Priority 1 Average Response Time -10:46
Priority 2 Average Response Time -16:55
Priority 3 Average Response Time -35:47
Update on Response Times
November-2021
Priority 1 Average Response Time -12:58
Priority 2 Average Response Time -20:08
Priority 3 Average Response Time -50:59
December-2021
Priority 1 Average Response Time -10:46
Priority 2 Average Response Time -16:55
Priority 3 Average Response Time -35:47
•Priority 1 Average Response Time Difference Between November and December: 2m:12s
•Priority 2 Average Response Time Difference Between November and December: 3m:13s
•Priority 3 Average Response Time Difference Between November and December: 15m:12s
Update on Response Times
In 2021, SLCPD received 127,668 calls for service.
That is an increase of 4,303 calls for service from this
time in 2020.
Yet, our response times continue to improve.
Update on Response Times
•In October, SLCPD started a program to increase the number of officers
available to take telephonic calls for service.
•Between October 20th, 2021 –January 3rd, 2022, SLCPD officers have
handled 2,092 calls for service.
•SLCPD has generated 577 (or 29%) police written reports during this
program.
•The average telephonic officer is handling about 29 calls for service, per
shift.
•This program is allowing patrol officers to be available to respond to high
priority, in-progress emergencies.
CompStat Update –Week 52 (12/27/21 –1/2/22)
•Weapon Offenses were up 33% in the last 28 days.
•Example of our concern: Drive by shooting December 26, 2021:
•In the middle of the afternoon, officers responded to an apartment complex that sits about 1,000 feet from an elementary school and a church.
•Our officers got on scene and found 6 bullet holes that pierced through two apartment units.
•No one injured.
•On paper, violent crime is down 10% in the last 28 days. But for the family living in that apartment, crime and the fear of future crime is likely at an all-time high.
CompStat Update –Week 52 (12/27/21 –1/2/22)
Recruit Class 156
•Hiring consistent with our Revised
Crime Control Plan
•Eight are female recruit officers
•Graduation date: Est. June 2022
•Sworn vacant positions: 33
On Monday, we proudly started a police
academy class with 27 potential new
police officers.
Questions
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Nick Tarbet, Policy Analyst
DATE: January 11, 2022
RE:Text Amendment:
Public Notice for Permits to Work in the
Public Right of Way
PROJECT TIMELINE:
Written Briefing: Jan 12, 2021
Briefing 2: Feb 9, 2021
Briefing 3 January 11, 2022
Set Date: December 8, 2020
Public Hearing 1: Jan 19, 2021
Public Hearing 2: TBD
Potential Action: TBD
New Information
The Council will be briefed on proposed amendments to City Code requiring permit applicants for
construction work in the public right of way to provide notice to property owners whose properties are
adjacent to the work that will be performed.
The proposed changes were requested in response to numerous constituent inquiries about the lack of
notice on certain nearby utility construction projects. Much of the right-of-way work that is
performed is governed by State statute and limits the amount of interaction the City has with the
work. However, in balancing the work that is performed and the impact to residents, some additional
noticing steps are proposed to be added to the ordinance.
Originally, the petition was intended to only apply to above-ground work in the public right of way.
However, based on a public hearing on January 12, 2021 and a follow-up work session on February 9,
2021, the Council directed staff to work with the Administration to make the following changes to the
draft ordinance:
Include under-ground work as part of the notification requirements
Notification should be provided before obtaining the permit
o Proof must be part of the permit application
The applicant is responsible to give proof that notice was provided
Outline specific requirements that should be included in notice
o Purpose of construction, contact info, date of construction, etc.
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The Administration has forwarded the attached ordinance for the Council to consider. The following
table shows where the requested changes are included in the draft ordinance. Please see the legislative
draft.
Requested Change Page and Line(s)
Include underground work as part of the
notification requirements Page 4, lines 148-150
Notification should be provided before obtaining
the permit. Proof must be part of the permit
application
Page 4, lines 141-143
The applicant is responsible to give proof that
notice was provided
Page 4, lines 141-143
Specific requirements that should be included in
notice: purpose of construction, contact info,
date of construction, etc.
Page 5, lines 159-175
During the February 9 public hearing, representatives from Verizon spoke, in addition to submitting a
letter outlining their concerns. They stated the current process is efficient and they would prefer to
provide notice to property owners after the permit has been received. The new ordinance would
require them to provide notice before they obtain a permit. Their concerns are outlined below on
pages 3-4.
The revised draft has not been distributed for public comment yet. Staff wanted to check in with the
Council Members to make sure the updated version meets the Council’s intent. If it does, staff
recommends setting a public hearing for February. Staff will then send the revised ordinance to
stakeholders for comment.
Policy Questions
1. The draft ordinance requires notification for work located below ground and behind the curb
to adjacent properties on the same side of the public right of way, while notice for work below
ground and in the paved section of the public way will be required for both sides of the public
right of way.
The Council may wish to ask the administration why this difference is
needed. Would it be appropriate to notice both sides of the street, even
when work is done behind the curb and gutter?
2. The draft ordinance says the applicant is responsible for delivering the public notice unless
otherwise determined by the City Engineer.
The Council may wish to ask the Administration what situation are
envisioned that the applicant may not be the one responsible for
delivering the public notice.
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The following information was provide for the February 9, 2021 work session briefing.
It is provided again for background purposes.
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY
During the public hearing members of the public spoke about the proposed changes and asked some
questions, Additionally, a letter from Verizon was submitted pertaining to the proposed change.
A few individuals requested the Council require public notice for below ground work as well. Some
also said current contractors are not doing a good job of restoring property to the way it was before the
work happened.
Verizon representatives spoke during the public hearing and also submitted a letter, outlining their
concerns. They stated the current process is efficient and they would prefer to provide notice to
property owners after the permit has been received. The new ordinance would require them to provide
notice before they obtain a permit.
Council staff met with staff from CAN and the Attorney’s Office to go over the comments and
formulate the following responses.
1. Request to apply the notification requirement to work “below ground” as well.
Administrative staff said this is obviously possible, but it will likely require an increase
in staff and costs for the city to monitor and / or respond to concerns about projects.
The proposed change before the Council would only require public notice to adjacent
property owners for above ground work – typically, this type of work is limited to a few
properties that are near the above ground poles/facilities.
Underground work can go for hundreds of yards (larger/longer projects would be
miles). It would take more staff to verify and ensure the public notices were properly
provided.
Administrative staff have prepared some very preliminary estimates for cost/staffing
impact to the City.
They will be available during the briefing to respond to questions the Council may have
about potential cost of notifying for below ground work.
2. Reponses to Verizon’s Letter
Verizon’s request: Allow permit holders to post notice after the permit is obtained.
Prefer to submit template with permit application and actual notice is provided 48-72
hours before work commences.
Administration response:
o CAN staff said the current process has not been working and that is the reason
for the proposed changes. The goal is to get the notifications out sooner, so the
public is aware of the work before the permit is issued.
o The new process would require the permit holder to submit evidence that the
notice was provided to adjacent property owners. They then submit that as part
of their permit application. The work would typically commence about 2-3
weeks later.
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Verizon’s request: Clarify type of evidence that is required to demonstrate applicant
has satisfied notification requirement.
Administration response:
o CAN staff said notice such as a door hangar, with timestamped photos is one
way to satisfy this requirement.
o The goal is to avoid situations where a piece of paper is placed on a doorstep
that can easily be blown away.
Verizon’s request: Adopt definition of adjacent owner currently in notification
process.
Administration response:
o CAN staff stated this could be clarified.
Verizon’s request: Clarify purpose of the notice and what is to be included in the
description of the purpose of construction.
Administration response:
o CAN staff has stated they can help provide examples of the type of language
they that should be on the notice.
o They can do this to help ensure consistency for all permit holders.
Verizon’s request: Clarify definition of above ground work; does it include
excavation to run conduit or lay fiber.
Administration response:
o CAN staff has stated this type of work applies to facilities that are permanently
above ground or on poles or anything that would fall under the master license
agreement for small cells.
o Typically, this type of work would also include trenching for conduit.
Verizon’s request: Any other info reasonably required by City engineer is too broad
Administration response:
o CAN staff stated this is meant to be specific to notice requirements. They can
provide some language to clarify that.
POLICY QUESTIONS
1. Some Council Members have expressed interest to require more public notice for below
ground work.
Does the Council want to adopt these proposed changes and also adopt a legislative
action asking the Administration to come back with a proposal for increased public
outreach for underground work in the public right of way?
o This may include identifying options to require contractors to do the outreach
and an option for the city to be responsible for providing the public notice
2. The Council may want to ask about the description of information that would be suggested /
requested for the notice. For example, location, description, duration of type of work; contact
information for the contractor and City, etc.?
3. The Council may wish to ask what the change in the timeline for permit holders would be and
how the Administration can notify potential applicants of the changes.
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The following information was provide for the January 19 public hearing. It is
provided again for background purposes.
WORK SESSION SUMMARY
This item was on the January 12 agenda as a written briefing. Council Members did not raise any
concerns or ask staff questions about the proposed changes.
The public hearing is scheduled for January 19.
The following information was provide for the January 12 work session briefing. It is
provided again for background purposes.
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Council will be briefed on proposed amendments to City code requiring permit holders to provide
notice to property owners whose properties are adjacent to the above groundwork that will be
performed in the public way.
The proposed changes were requested in response to numerous constituent inquiries about the lack of
notice to adjacent property owners. Much of the right-of-way work that is performed is governed by
State statute and limits the amount of interaction the City has with the work. However, in balancing
the work that is performed and the impact to residents, some additional noticing steps are being
added to the ordinance.
The key changes would require the franchise holder/applicant to provide the following:
Evidence that they provided notice to all property owners whose properties are adjacent to the
portion of the public way where the work is being performed.
Notice that includes the name of the permit holder performing the construction, the purpose of
the construction, and a contact phone number and email for the permit holder.
Evidence shall be satisfactory to the City Engineer that all adjacent property owners have
received notice.
Related text cleanups to match current practice.
Since work in the public right of way is overseen by the City’s Engineering Division, they have
reviewed the ordinance in collaboration with the Attorney’s Office. Engineering has expressed their
support for these proposed changes.
Administrative staff have noted the contractor will have to give notice of the construction prior to
submitting an application for a permit to Engineering. Once Engineering approves the permit, the
contractor may move forward with construction.
PUBLIC PROCESS
Engineering provided Council Staff a list of the companies who do much of the work in the public right
of way. Council staff emailed this group to let them know about the proposed changes, and the dates of
the briefing and public hearing.
POLICY QUESTIONS
1. For the properties that would be included in the notification, the Council may wish to consider
expanding the requirement beyond the proposal of adjacent property owners.
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2. If the Council has questions about the timing of the when the notice must be given to when the
permit is granted, the Council may wish to ask the administration to explain the process for
when the notice must be given before receiving the permit for construction.
3. If it would be helpful, the Council may wish to ask the Attorney’s office or Administration
representative to provide a quick review on the types of things the City is able to require or
request versus items that are monitored or regulated by the State.
4. The Council may also ask Engineering to provide a description of their typical interaction with
the permit holders.
5. The Council may wish to raise any other issues that have been raised by constituents.
6. The Council may wish to ask about options to address issues when the noticing requirements
are not followed.
Lisa Shaffer (Dec 14, 2021 13:14 MST)
12/14/2021
12/14/2021
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
With
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Prepared by
Department of Finance
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION:
Title Page .......................................................................................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................................................ii
Transmittal Letter ..........................................................................................................................................................................v
Organizational Structure ................................................................................................................................................................xii
Certificate of Achievement ............................................................................................................................................................xiii
FINANCIAL SECTION:
Independent Auditor’s Report .............................................................................................................................................................2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis .............................................................................................................................................4
Basic Financial Statements
Government-wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position .......................................................................................................................................................17
Statement of Activities ............................................................................................................................................................19
Governmental Fund Financial Statements
Balance Sheet ..........................................................................................................................................................................22
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position .................................................23
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances .................................................................................24
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of
Activities ........................................................................................................................................................................25
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position .......................................................................................................................................................27
Reconciliation of Proprietary Fund Statement of Net Position to the Primary Government Business-type Statement of
Net Position ....................................................................................................................................................................31
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position ..................................................................................33
Reconciliation of Proprietary Fund changes in Net Position to the Primary Government Business-type Changes in Net
Position ...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Statement of Cash Flows .........................................................................................................................................................37
Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position .......................................................................................................................................40
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position ....................................................................................................................41
Notes to the Financial Statements ..................................................................................................................................................
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies .................................................................................................43
Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments ........................................................................................................53
Note 3. Loans Receivable ............................................................................................................................................57
Note 4. Restricted Assets .............................................................................................................................................58
Note 5. Capital Assets ..................................................................................................................................................59
Note 6. Long-term Obligations ....................................................................................................................................62
Note 7. Fund Equity .....................................................................................................................................................74
Note 8. Deficit Fund Balances/Net Position, Expenditures and Other Uses That Exceed Appropriations in .............
Individual Funds .............................................................................................................................................76
Note 9. General Fund Interfund Service Charges ........................................................................................................76
Note 10. Transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................77
Note 11. Risk Management ............................................................................................................................................77
Note 12. Pension Plans ...................................................................................................................................................79
Note 13. Deferred Compensation Plans .........................................................................................................................95
Note 14. Other Post-employment Benefits ....................................................................................................................96
Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies ....................................................................................................................98
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages
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Note 16. Related Party Transactions ..............................................................................................................................103
Note 17. Joint Venture ...................................................................................................................................................103
Note 18. Recent Accounting Pronouncements ..............................................................................................................105
Note 19. Subsequent Events ...........................................................................................................................................107
Required Supplementary Information
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund .........................................................................................................................109
Schedule of the Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability ................................................................................................110
Schedule of Contributions - Last Ten Fiscal Years .......................................................................................................................113
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability - Last Ten Fiscal Years ........................................................................................118
Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB Liability - Library - Last Ten Fiscal Years ........................................................................118
Notes to Required Supplementary Information
Budgetary - GAAP Reporting Reconciliation ...............................................................................................................................121
Post Employment Benefits other than Pensions ............................................................................................................................122
Supplementary Information – Combining Statements and Individual Fund Statements and Schedules
Governmental Funds
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................125
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance ...........................................................126
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds ......................................................................................127
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds .128
Budgetary Comparison Schedules
Arts Council .................................................................................................................................................................131
Downtown Economic Development ...........................................................................................................................132
Community Development Operating Fund ..................................................................................................................133
Grants Operating Fund ................................................................................................................................................134
Street Lighting ............................................................................................................................................................135
Demolition, Weed and Forfeiture ................................................................................................................................136
Emergency 911 Dispatch .............................................................................................................................................137
Salt Lake City Donation Fund .....................................................................................................................................138
Salt Lake City Transportation Fund .............................................................................................................................139
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Debt Service Funds .............................................................................................140
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance ...........................................................141
Budgetary Comparison Schedules Special Improvement Fund ........................................................................................142
Major Governmental Funds
Budgetary Comparison Schedules
Capital Projects Fund ...................................................................................................................................................144
Other Improvement Fund .............................................................................................................................................145
Enterprise Funds
Nonmajor Proprietary Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position .........................................................................................................................147
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position .....................................................151
Combining Statement of Cash Flows ..........................................................................................................................153
Budgetary Comparison Schedules
Street Lighting .......................................................................................................................................................155
Refuse Collection Fund ........................................................................................................................................156
Housing and Loan Fund .......................................................................................................................................157
Golf Fund ..............................................................................................................................................................158
Major Proprietary Funds
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Budgetary Comparison Schedules
Supplementary Information – Combining Statements and Individual Fund Statements And Schedules (continued)
Department of Airports .........................................................................................................................................160
Water Utility Fund ................................................................................................................................................161
Sewer Utility Fund ................................................................................................................................................162
Stormwater Utility Fund .......................................................................................................................................163
Redevelopment Agency Fund ..............................................................................................................................164
Internal Service Funds
Combining Statement of Net Position .........................................................................................................................167
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position .....................................................169
Combining Statement of Cash Flows ..........................................................................................................................171
Budgetary Comparison Schedules
Fleet Management Fund ........................................................................................................................................173
Information Management Services Fund ..............................................................................................................174
Risk Management Fund ........................................................................................................................................175
Governmental Immunity Fund ..............................................................................................................................176
Local Building Authority Fund .............................................................................................................................177
STATISTICAL SECTION: (unaudited)
Net Position by component – Last Ten Fiscal Years ....................................................................................................................180
Change in Net Position – Last Ten Fiscal Years ..........................................................................................................................181
Fund Balance of Governmental Funds – Last Ten Fiscal Years ...................................................................................................183
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds – Last Ten Fiscal Years ..............................................................................185
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues by Source – Last Ten Fiscal Years ................................................................................187
Business Type Activities Revenues by Source - Last Ten Fiscal Years .......................................................................................188
Assessed and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property – Last Ten Fiscal Years ...................................................................188
Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates - Last Ten Fiscal Years ...........................................................................................190
Principal Property Tax Payers - Current Year and Ten Years Ago ...............................................................................................191
Property Tax Levies and Collections – Last Ten Fiscal Years ......................................................................................................192
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type - Last Ten Fiscal Years .......................................................................................................193
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding – Last Ten Fiscal Years .........................................................................................194
Computation of Direct and Overlapping Bonded Debt ................................................................................................................195
Legal Debt Margin Information – Last Ten Fiscal Years ..............................................................................................................196
Pledged-Revenue Coverage – Last Ten Fiscal Years ....................................................................................................................197
Demographic and Economic Statistics - Last Ten Fiscal Years ....................................................................................................198
Full-time Equivalent City Government by Functions – Last Ten Fiscal Years .............................................................................199
Principal Employers - Current Year and Ten Years Ago ..............................................................................................................200
Operating Indicators by Function - Last Ten Fiscal Years ............................................................................................................201
Capital Asset Statistics by Function - Last Ten Fiscal Years ........................................................................................................202
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
December 23, 2021
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Salt Lake City Corporation
Overview
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of Salt Lake City Corporation (“the City”) for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2021, is submitted herewith.
These financial statements have been prepared by the Salt Lake City Department of Finance in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for local governments as prescribed by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The accuracy of the presented data and the completeness and fairness of
the presentations, including all disclosures, are the responsibility of the management of the City.
We believe the data, as presented, is accurate in all material respects and is presented in a manner that fairly sets
forth the following aspects of the City: (1) the financial position of the governmental activities; (2) the business-
type activities; (3) the discretely presented component unit; (4) each major fund; (5) the aggregate remaining fund
information; (6) the respective changes in financial position and (7) applicable cash flows. In order to provide a
reasonable basis for making these representations, the management of Salt Lake City has established a
comprehensive internal control framework that is designed both to protect the government’s assets from loss,
theft, or misuse and to compile sufficient reliable information for the preparation of the Salt Lake City
Corporation’s financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Because the cost of internal controls should not
outweigh their benefits, Salt Lake City Corporation’s comprehensive framework of internal controls has been
designed to provide reasonable, rather than absolute assurance that the financial statements will be free from
material misstatement. As management, we assert that to the best of our knowledge and belief, this report is
complete and reliable in all material respects.
Eide Bailly, LLP an independent firm of Certified Public Accountants, has audited these basic financial
statements and related notes. Their report is included herein. The goal of the independent audit is to provide
reasonable assurance that the financial statements of Salt Lake City Corporation for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2021 are free of material misstatements. This independent audit involved examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used, and
significant estimates made by management.
Additionally, Eide Bailly, LLP audited the compliance requirements of the City’s federal grant programs for the
year ended June 30, 2021 as part of the federally mandated “Single Audit” designed to meet the special needs of
federal grantor agencies. That report is available under a separate cover.
LOCATION: 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 248, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84111-3102
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GAAP requires that management provide a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis to accompany the basic
financial statements in the form of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is
designed to complement the MD&A and should be read in conjunction with it. The City’s MD&A can be found
immediately following the report of the independent auditors.
PROFILE OF SALT LAKE CITY
Salt Lake City lies between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake at an altitude of 4,200 feet.
Permanent settlement of the City began on July 24, 1847, when Brigham Young with a party of 148 Mormon
pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley after a 1,500-mile trek westward. Salt Lake City was incorporated on
January 6, 1851 and soon became a major center for trade and commerce with the wagon trains carrying settlers
and miners westward. Within a few years of the pioneers' arrival, other communities were settled throughout the
Salt Lake Valley. Due to continuous economic and population growth, most of these cities in the valley survived
and prospered, and have grown into a single large metropolitan area of over 1,000,000 people. Salt Lake City is
the commercial center of this metropolis and the most populous municipality in the state with a population of
approximately 200,000.
Salt Lake City is also the center of the scenic intermountain west. Within a day's drive of the City, travelers can
visit 70% of the officially designated national parks and monuments of America. The Wasatch Mountains, east of
the City, are well known for their ski resorts, which are within a 45-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City.
More than 300,000 out-of-state skiers come to these resorts each year. The scenic Wasatch Front provided an
excellent backdrop, as the City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, with the possibility of hosting the Winter
Olympics in 2030 or 2034. Salt Lake City also plays host to visitors who come to the area to enjoy a number of
other outdoor recreational opportunities within a short drive from the City.
Salt Lake City is the international headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At Temple
Square in downtown Salt Lake City, over 5 million visitors see the famous Salt Lake Temple, Tabernacle, and
visitor centers each year.
The Salt Palace Convention Center (located in downtown Salt Lake City) plays host to many different activities.
This facility has a 45,000 square foot ballroom, nearly three quarters of a million square feet of exhibit space, and
a total of 164,000 square feet of meeting space. This convention space provides its users with the most up-to-date
technological capabilities available. It is wired with miles of wire and fiber optic cable for up-to-date computer
and communications, including satellite uplink capability and includes a wireless network. The downtown area
has close to 30 hotels where travelers and convention-goers can stay, with dozens more in close proximity to the
City. A 26 story convention center hotel featuring over 700 rooms, and approximately 62,000 square feet of
meeting space is currently under construction and will be integrated into the facility. Completion of the hotel is
anticipated in the fall of 2022.
Although 2020 began with optimism for Salt Lake City, it quickly became apparent it would be a difficult year as
the City would be thrust into the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as has been the case for other
cities throughout the state and the nation. Civil unrest and a 5.7 earthquake had a significant impact on the City’s
day-to-day operations. During the following year, however, Salt Lake City has risen to the challenge, adjusting
where necessary, and looks forward to the eventual end to the pandemic and its effects, as well as the prosperity
that will no doubt follow.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Several universities and colleges are located in or near Salt Lake City. One of the strengths of the downtown
economy is its young, highly educated workforce.
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The University of Utah is located on the east bench of Salt Lake City. This university was founded in 1850 and is
the oldest mainland university west of the Missouri River. Over 33,000 full and part-time students are enrolled.
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Utah Museum of Natural History are located on the University of Utah
campus. The University also includes a highly-ranked medical school and teaching hospital.
Numerous additional institutions of higher education maintain campuses in the urban center, including Neumont
University, Brigham Young University, Ensign College and Salt Lake Community College. Utah State University
and Weber State University have campuses to the north and Brigham Young University and Utah Valley
University are to the South. With educational opportunities so abundant, the Salt Lake area is plentiful with
young educated talent ready and able to join the workforce.
CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Salt Lake City is home to a thriving, vibrant, creative population supported by a larger community that values the
arts in all forms. Salt Lake City has long placed significant value on the arts, starting one of the nation’s first
publicly funded Arts Councils in 1899. Today, the Salt Lake City Arts Council puts on some of the city’s largest
concerts and festivals, such as the Twilight Concerts and the Living Traditions Festival. These and other programs
and partnerships help the City maintain a strong public art program making the arts accessible for everyone.
Far from a sleepy perception that people might have of downtown SLC, evenings from Main Street and
surrounding streets are hopping with bars and restaurants intermixed with performance venues, with some of the
finest world-class entertainment and mixologists you’ll find anywhere.
The Vivint Arena, located three blocks directly west of Temple Square, is the home of the Utah Jazz of the
National Basketball Association. Smith's Ballpark, just south of downtown, is the home field of the Salt Lake
Bees, a minor league baseball team.
As the capital city of Utah, Salt Lake City provides an unparalleled quality of life. Residents and visitors enjoy an
eclectic visual, musical and performing arts scene with hundreds of venues, galleries, museums and the popular
state-of-the-art Broadway-style Eccles Theater, a 2,500-seat theater designed to suit traveling Broadway shows.
Abravanel Hall, home of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, the Pioneer Memorial Theater, the Utah Civic Opera
Company, Clark Planetarium and the Utah Heritage Foundation help round out the entertainment options
available to area residents and visitors. Salt Lake City provides diverse and rich cultural and entertainment
experiences that make living and working within the City more and more desirable.
Additionally, family owned restaurants, friendly cafes, world-class microbreweries and craft cocktail
establishments all help make Salt Lake City the foodie capital of the region. Over 90 lush parks and miles of
protected open space and trails make Salt Lake City an urban outdoor paradise for hiking, biking and running, not
to mention the city is surrounded by 10 world-class ski resorts within an hour's drive.
As with other facets of the City’s daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the availability of
culture and entertainment opportunities in the City. The City’s venues and restaurants are continuing to take
every precaution while also taking advantage of every chance to provide enjoyment to residents and visitors to the
City.
SHOPPING AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
The cultural aspects aren’t the only draw of the City’s downtown center. Salt Lake also hosts a number of high
quality stores for an enjoyable shopping experience. The City’s downtown has long been defined in part by its
historically strong retail and restaurant economy.
Downtown is home to two major shopping destinations, City Creek Center and the Gateway. City Creek Center
maintains its role as the most popular shopping experience in downtown, accounting for a significant percentage
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of downtown’s sales in clothing and clothing accessories. Trolley Square, Brickyard Plaza and the 9th and 9th
area of the City are other worthy inclusions in the list of the City's shopping destinations.
Salt Lake City also has a well-developed system of municipal golf courses for the enjoyment of area residents.
One of these golf courses in particular has been recognized for its excellence. Bonneville golf course was chosen
by PGA professionals as one of six favorite classic golf courses (golf courses that have green fees less than $125
during peak season).
COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, TRANSPORTATION AND FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL
CONDITION
According to CBRE Location Intelligence, over 2.5 million people – 27% of them in the 18-to-34 age
demographic – live within 50 miles of downtown Salt Lake City, with a 9% projected growth rate over the next
five years. Salt Lake City is the population hub of Utah – the fastest-growing state in terms of residents,
according to ESRI Demographics. Utah’s population has grown 11% since 2014, reaching 3.2 million residents
last year.
Salt Lake City is a major transportation crossroads in the intermountain west. Three major railroads, nine major
airlines, two bus lines and many truck lines serve the area. The City is located at the convergence of four major
highways and two interstate highway systems. The Salt Lake International Airport is a major intermountain air
transportation hub and a principal hub and reservation center for Delta Air Lines. The Salt Lake International
Airport has recently undergone a major terminal redevelopment program, substantially opened in 2020, with the
final phases being completed by 2024. This redevelopment effort is allowing the Airport to better cater to business
as well as leisure travelers.
The Utah Transit Authority operates an outstanding commuter bus, light rail, and heavy commuter rail system in
Salt Lake City and throughout neighboring counties. The Frontrunner commuter rail system extends for nearly
ninety miles from the Ogden area in the north to the Provo area in the south. Frontrunner provides an efficient
and swift means of transportation all along the Wasatch Front with trains reaching 79 mph along their route.
In recent years, over 1,000 new hotel rooms have been completed, are currently under construction or are planned,
including plans for a new convention center hotel that is being built adjacent to the Salt Palace Convention
Center.
The City continues to receive accolades in the form of awards and recognition. The Milken Institute has ranked
the City #4 on the list of Best-Performing Large Cities. As the economic hub of the State of Utah, the City
deserves recognition when the state is ranked in areas such as #1 Best State for GDP Growth (Forbes), #1 Best
State Economy (WalletHub), Best Economy (U.S. New & World Report) and Best Economic Outlook (Rich
States Poor States). Other recent accolades include State Farm and BestPlaces’ rank of #1 on their list of Most
Fiscally Fit Cities. The City was also ranked #1 on the Forbes list of Cities Poised to Become Tomorrow’s Tech
Meccas.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including police, fire, recreational activities including six
municipal golf courses, libraries, water, sewer, storm water, airports, public improvements, highways and streets,
planning and zoning, and general administrative services.
The modern economy of Salt Lake City is rich in service-oriented businesses and continues to be recognized by
economists and employers across the nation as the “Crossroads of the West” with major industries in government,
trade, transportation, utilities, professional, business services and a growing alternative energy component.
With Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 as major corridors for freight traffic, combined with numerous regional
distribution centers, transportation is a significant portion of the employment base for the Salt Lake Valley. The
Salt Lake City International Airport is also an important facet of this transportation corridor. As mentioned above,
the burgeoning travel and transportation needs of the City and surrounding markets has necessitated the
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redevelopment of the Airport. The Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program recently reached its conclusion
after many years of construction, and the new terminal is now fully operational. The project, well in excess of $2
billion, has generated nearly 24,000 jobs and $1 billion in wages since it began.
Salt Lake City’s growing business prowess is further demonstrated by the increasing number of tech startups and
business incubators. The Google Fiber fiber optic network is well under way and 1 gigabit speeds are now being
offered to residents and businesses in the downtown area of the city.
In addition to being a prime location for industrial development, Salt Lake City has a unique location and
effective transportation infrastructure to help it stand out as a hub for the global distribution industry. A surge in
demand for freight volume has attracted companies such as FedEx, DHS and UPS to open distribution centers that
provide hundreds of jobs for Salt Lake City residents. Salt Lake City also acts as a full-service 'customs port-city'
to the 1,600 trucking companies that utilize Utah's transportation network. Salt Lake City International Airport is
2.5 hours from half the nation's population and offers direct flights to both Europe and Asia.
The COVID-19 pandemic has markedly impacted the economy of the city as well as the state. Recovery is
underway, and much of the City's business, retail and industry have made great headway toward returning to
normalcy. Nonfarm employment is anticipated to reach pre-pandemic levels within two to three years. However,
on a more positive note, it has become clear how different Utah, and Salt Lake City, is from the rest of the U.S.
economy right now. The Economic Coincident Indicator Index, which takes several measures – unemployment,
job growth, compensation, and manufacturing hours worked, and groups them into one indicator, has recently
shown that while the entire U.S. dropped by 5.2%, and every single state, except Utah, also showing a decrease,
Utah is showing an increase of 5.9%. “We are on an island, a different place,” says Natalie Gochnour, Associate
Dean of the University of Utah Eccles School of Business.
EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITY
Salt Lake City is the central city to 2.1 million inhabitants residing in four counties within an hour’s drive from
downtown. The majority of Utah’s approximately 3.0+ million residents live in the Wasatch Front urban corridor
stretching from Ogden to Provo. The City’s daytime population increases greatly as a significant portion of the
state’s total work force commutes to jobs located within the city limits.
Over the ten plus years since the Great Recession, and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, downtown Salt Lake
City saw notable increases in office and restaurant employment at 17% and 7% respectively, and significantly the
city saw an 83.3% increase in retail employment. Following national trends, Salt Lake City experienced declining
employment during the recession, but has seen employment numbers rebound remarkably. Utah's unemployment
rate was estimated to be 2.2% , considerably lower than the national average unemployment rate. Salt Lake City's
unemployment rate is approximately the same as the State of Utah.
While the pandemic has had an impact on jobs in the State and the City, in terms of job change over time, we
have done better than the national average. At Utah’s lowest point following the beginning of the pandemic, it
stood at the same level that the remainder of the U.S. is at today. Over the ensuing months, Utah has seen over
5% increase in job growth above the low point of the pandemic.
Some industries have been impacted by the pandemic more significantly than others. Leisure/Hospitality services
and Natural Resources industries have been most greatly impacted by changes brought on by the pandemic. On a
positive note, construction has seen a marked increase over the past year.
TAXABLE SALES ACTIVITY
Despite the impact of the pandemic on overall economy, sales taxes in the City performed well during FY 2021
and is budgeted to increase by over $8.7 million in FY 2022, including the ½ percent funding for Funding Our
Futures.
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SUMMARY OUTLOOK
Salt Lake City is enduring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant national economic downturn.
There remains hope on the horizon amid evidence that there will be continued and significant investment in the
downtown core, continued improvements in job growth, and that the city will remain vibrant with a very
optimistic outlook.
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
As part of an overall strategic planning process, Salt Lake City developed several goals and objectives designed to
keep the City on a firm financial footing. These goals and objectives include the following: Attract and retain
small businesses by increasing the number of small business loans issued by at least five a year. Increase the
number of businesses relocating to the City or expanding by at least 10 a year. Ensure that each Salt Lake City
fund is financially secure by building and then maintaining a fund balance of at least 13% in the General Fund, by
adding at least 1% of revenues per year to retained earnings in the Internal Service funds, by maintaining cash
reserves of 25% of the operating expenses in the Airport Enterprise fund, and by maintaining cash reserves of
9-10% in the Utilities Enterprise funds. Maintain Aaa and AAA Moody’s and Fitch general obligation bond
ratings by maintaining modest debt levels.
For the City’s fiscal year 2022, total general fund revenue budget increased by 12.7%. The increase is primarily
associated with anticipated sales tax revenue and infusions of funding from the federal government’s American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
INTERNAL CONTROL STRUCTURE
The City utilizes a computerized financial accounting system, which includes a system of internal accounting
controls. These controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding: (1) the safeguarding of assets
against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and (2) the reliability of financial records for preparing
financial statements and maintaining accountability for assets. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes
that: (1) the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived, and (2) the evaluation of costs
and benefits requires estimates and judgments by management. The City adheres to the above framework for
internal controls. We believe that the City's internal accounting controls adequately safeguard assets and provide
reasonable assurance of proper recording of financial transactions.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Salt Lake City Corporation for its Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The City has now received this or an equivalent award
for close to 30 years.
In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, the City must publish an easily readable and efficiently
organized Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the contents of which conform to program standards. Such
reports must satisfy both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current report continues to
conform to Certificate of Achievement Program requirements and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine
its eligibility for another certificate.
The preparation of this report on a timely basis could not have been accomplished without the efficient and
dedicated services of the staff of the Department of Finance. We appreciate Eide Bailly, LLP, Certified Public
Accountants, for the assistance and guidance they have given us. We also thank the members of the City Council
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and the Mayor for their interest and support in planning and conducting the financial operations of the City in a
responsible and progressive manner.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
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Financial Section
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Independent Auditor’s Report
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Salt Lake City Corporation
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type
activities, the discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund
information of Salt Lake City Corporation (the City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2021, and the
related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as
listed in the table of contents.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the
design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair
presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal
control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinions.
Opinions
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the discretely
presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City, as
of June 30, 2021, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof
for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
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Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s
discussion and analysis, budgetary comparison schedule – General Fund, Schedule of Proportionate Share of the
Net Pension Liability, Schedule of Contribution – Last Ten Fiscal Years, Schedule of Changes in Net Pension
Liability –Last Ten Fiscal Years and Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB Liability – Library – Last Ten Fiscal
Years, as listed in the table of contents, be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such
information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial
statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited
procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the
information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the
basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements.
We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not
provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively
comprise the City’s basic financial statements. The introductory section, combining statements and individual
fund statements and schedules, and statistical section are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not
a required part of the basic financial statements.
The combining statements and individual funds statements and schedules, including the budgetary comparison
schedules, are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected
to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures,
including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records
used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional
procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our
opinion, the combining statements and individual funds statements and schedules are fairly stated, in all material
respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of
the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated December 23, 2021 on
our consideration of the City’s internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain
provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is
solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the
results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over
financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control over financial reporting and
compliance.
Salt Lake City, Utah
December 23, 2021
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Salt Lake City Corporation's (the "City") management presents to the readers of its financial
statements this narrative information. It contains an overview and analysis of the financial position and
results of operations as of and for the year ended June 30, 2021. As management of the City, we
encourage readers to consider information contained in this discussion along with the transmittal letter
on page v.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The assets and deferred outflows of resources of the City exceeded its liabilities and deferred
inflows of resources at the end of the current fiscal year by $3,345,947,148 (net position). Of this
amount, $170,099,162 is unrestricted net position.
Net position increased by $150,240,089. This included an increase in net position of $89,750,652
in the governmental activities and an increase of $60,489,437 in the business-type activities.
The City's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balance of $252,777,890, an
increase of $54,281,129 compared to the prior years' ending amount. Of the combined total fund
balance, $139,123,593 is available for spending at the discretion of the City (unassigned and assigned).
The unassigned fund balance of the General Fund at June 30, 2021, which totaled $101,934,113,
is 30 percent of the General Fund total revenues for the year and 73 percent of governmental assigned
and unassigned fund balance. The General Fund has $2,212,414 of non-spendable fund balance.
The City issued new bonded debt in fiscal year 2021. The City also entered into a new debt
contract with Key Bank. See Note 6.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis serves as an introduction to the City's basic financial statements: (1)
Government-wide financial statements, (2) Fund financial statements and (3) Notes to the financial
statements. This report also contains information in addition to the basic financial statements that will
help the reader to gain a more in-depth understanding of the City.
Government-wide financial statements give readers a broad overview of the entire City's
financial position and changes in financial position, similar to consolidated financial statements in a
private sector business. These statements consist of the Statement of Net position and the Statement of
Activities.
The Statement of Net Position shows the City's entire assets, deferred outflows of resources,
liabilities and deferred inflows of resources with the difference shown as net position. Increases or
decreases over time in net position gives an indicator as to whether the financial condition of the City is
improving or declining.
The Statement of Activities shows the changes to net position that occurred during the most
recent fiscal year. These changes are recorded on an accrual basis when the underlying event that causes
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the change occurs, regardless of when the cash transaction takes place. One example is the next debt
interest payment when the fiscal year ends in between interest payments. The Statement of Changes in
Net Position shows an additional interest expense for the time period between the last interest payment
and the end of the fiscal year.
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish between activities that are largely
supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) and those whose
operations are entirely or largely financed by user charges and fees (business type-activities). The
governmental activities for the City include general governmental (Council, Mayor, Attorney, Finance
and Non-departmental); public safety (Police, Fire and Central Dispatch); streets and recreation (Public
Services); and other development (Community & Neighborhoods and Economic Development). The
business-type activities include water, sewer, stormwater, street lighting, airport, housing, refuse
collection, golf and redevelopment.
The government-wide financial statements include not only the City itself (the primary
government), but also those of the legally separate Salt Lake City Library (Library) and the Utah
Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA). These two entities (both component units) are financially
accountable to the City and are presented separately from the primary government itself. Two other
entities, the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and the Local Building Authority (LBA)
are also legally separate from the City, but for all practical purposes function as a part of the City and are
therefore blended as an integral part of the primary government.
The government-wide financial statements are found immediately following this discussion and
analysis.
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A fund is a set of closely related accounts that are used to maintain control over resources that
have been segregated for specific activities or purposes. The City, like other state and local
governments, uses fund accounting to demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements.
All of the City's funds can be categorized into one of three categories: governmental funds, proprietary
funds and fiduciary funds.
Governmental funds account for essentially the same activities as the governmental activities in
the government-wide financial statements, but with a narrower focus. Governmental funds concentrate
on near-term inflows and outflows of financial resources and the balances of spendable resources
available to the government at the end of the fiscal year. This information can be useful in evaluating the
government’s short term financing requirements.
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Comparing similar information presented in the government-wide statements for the
governmental activities with that presented in governmental funds statements can provide useful
information because of the different focus of the two approaches. With the long-term focus of the
government-wide statements, a reader may be able to better understand the long-term effects of the near
term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund
statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance show reconciliation between the
governmental funds statements to the governmental activities in the government-wide statements to aid
in the comparison.
The City uses thirteen different individual governmental funds. Of this number, information is
shown separately for the General, Capital Projects and Other Improvement Funds, all of which are
deemed major funds. Information from the other ten funds is presented in a single combined column.
Individual presentations for these non-major funds are contained in combining information shown after
the notes to the financial statements as listed in the table of contents. The City adopts an annual
appropriated budget for all its governmental funds. Budgetary comparison schedules have been provided
to demonstrate compliance with these budgets.
Within the Proprietary funds are two types that the City utilizes; enterprise and internal service
funds. Enterprise funds report the same functions as the business-type activities in the government-wide
financial statements. The Enterprise funds maintained by the City are: the water, sewer, stormwater and
street lighting utilities; the Salt Lake City International Airport (Airport); housing and business loans,
refuse collection, golf, and the RDA. Internal service funds are used as an accounting device to
accumulate and allocate costs among the City's various governmental and enterprise activities. The City
uses internal service funds to account for its vehicle fleet, information technology, risk management and
employee benefits, tort liability, and the LBA. Because all of these activities support primarily
governmental rather than business-type activities, they have been included within the governmental
activities column of the government-wide financial statements.
Proprietary funds present the same information as in the government-wide statements, except in
more detail. The fund statements for proprietary funds provide separate information for the Department
of Airports, Water Utility, Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility, and the Redevelopment Agency, all of
which are considered to be major funds of the City. Individual presentations for the remaining enterprise
funds are contained in the combining information elsewhere in this report. All internal service funds are
shown in one single column in the proprietary fund financial statements. Individual fund information can
be found in the combining information elsewhere in this report. The City also adopts annual
appropriated budgets for all of its proprietary funds. As with the governmental funds, budgetary
comparison statements are included to show compliance with these budgets.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found as listed in the table of contents.
Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held by the City for the benefit of entities
outside of the government. Since these resources cannot be used to support the operations of the City,
they are not shown in the government-wide financial statements. The accounting for fiduciary funds is
similar to that of proprietary funds. The fiduciary fund financial statements can be found as listed in the
table of contents.
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Notes to the financial statements contain additional information important to a complete
understanding of the information contained in the government-wide and fund financial statements. Notes
to the financial statements are located after the statements for major funds as listed in the table of
contents.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Salt Lake City Corporation's Net Position (in thousands)
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total
2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
Current and other assets $ 497,552 $ 394,880 $ 529,868 $ 690,883 $ 1,027,420 $ 1,085,763
Capital Assets 838,738 839,857 4,489,074 3,977,243 5,327,812 4,817,100
Non-current assets 37,309 17,668 495,674 402,406 532,983 420,074
Total assets 1,373,599 1,252,405 5,514,616 5,070,531 6,888,215 6,322,937
Deferred outflow of resources 34,751 34,991 14,026 14,793 48,777 49,784
Current and other liabilities 63,621 68,321 493,186 258,428 556,807 326,749
Long-term liabilities 390,459 380,661 2,443,223 2,305,509 2,833,681 2,686,170
Total liabilities 454,080 448,982 2,936,409 2,563,937 3,390,489 3,012,919
Deferred inflow of resources 174,728 148,622 25,828 15,472 200,556 164,094
Net position:
Invested in capital assets 579,048 563,203 2,186,042 2,048,313 2,765,090 2,611,516
Restricted 102,077 83,296 308,680 350,691 410,758 433,987
Unrestricted 98,416 43,293 71,683 106,912 170,099 150,205
Total net position $ 779,542 $ 689,792 $ 2,566,405 $ 2,505,916 $ 3,345,947 $ 3,195,707
Net Position percentage -
Current Fiscal Year
Invested in
capital assets
70%
Restricted 10%Unrestricted 20%
The largest component of the City’s net
position is its investment in capital assets. 70
percent of total net position represents the City’s
investment in land and land improvements,
buildings, machinery and equipment, roads,
streetlights, signals and bridges, less any related
outstanding debt that was used to acquire these
assets. The City uses these capital assets to
provide services to citizens who live, work, pass
through or benefit in other ways from the City.
By their nature, these assets are not available for
future spending. Further, even though these
capital assets are reported net of any related
debt, resources needed to repay the debt must
come from other sources, as the assets
themselves cannot be used to satisfy the related
obligations.
Of the remainder of net position, 10 percent, is assets that are subject to external restrictions on
how they may be expended (debt reserve funds or unexpended debt proceeds).
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Salt Lake City Corporation's Changes in Net Position (in thousands)
Governmental
Activities
Business-type
Activities Total
2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenues
Program revenues
Charges for Services $ 84,375 $ 83,075 $ 376,031 $ 380,142 $ 460,406 $ 463,217
Operating grants and contributions 31,019 8,079 — — 31,019 8,079
Capital grants and contributions 19,273 24,174 140,062 73,193 159,335 97,367
General revenues
Property taxes 130,833 129,951 — — 130,833 129,951
Other taxes 160,135 147,641 — — 160,135 147,641
Investment Earnings 1,626 3,991 7,651 24,838 9,277 28,829
Total revenues 427,261 396,911 523,744 478,173 951,005 875,084
Expenses
General Government 14,976 9,477 — — 14,976 9,477
Council 3,646 4,116 — — 3,646 4,116
Mayor 4,617 4,001 — — 4,617 4,001
City Attorney 7,290 10,149 — — 7,290 10,149
Finance 9,617 10,523 — — 9,617 10,523
Fire 40,757 44,831 — — 40,757 44,831
Combined Emergency Services 6,360 8,293 — — 6,360 8,293
Human Resources 2,917 3,188 — — 2,917 3,188
Justice Courts 3,861 4,538 — — 3,861 4,538
Police 80,595 87,414 — — 80,595 87,414
Economic Development 2,286 2,292 — — 2,286 2,292
Community and Neighborhoods 59,715 43,507 — — 59,715 43,507
Public Services 62,996 65,007 — — 62,996 65,007
Transportation 367 389 — 367 389
Infrastructure depreciation 10,098 9,769 — — 10,098 9,769
Interest on long-term debt 4,938 10,540 — — 4,938 10,540
Department of Airports — — 310,817 252,664 310,817 252,664
Water — — 72,582 68,071 72,582 68,071
Sewer — — 31,851 27,533 31,851 27,533
Storm Water Utility — — 9,311 7,935 9,311 7,935
Street lighting Utility — — 4,394 3,603 4,394 3,603
Refuse Collection — — 14,631 14,303 14,631 14,303
Golf — — 8,103 7,971 8,103 7,971
Housing and Loan — — 1,177 3,423 1,177 3,423
Redevelopment Agency — — 32,863 31,124 32,863 31,124
Total expenses 315,035 3
1 318,031 485,730 416,627 800,763 734,661
Change in net position before transfers 112,225 78,880 38,014 61,546 150,240 140,426
Transfers (22,475) (30,078) 22,475 30,078 — —
Change in net position 89,751 48,802 60,489 91,624 150,240 140,426
Net position, beginning 689,791 640,990 2,505,916 2,414,292 3,195,707 3,055,282
Net position, ending $ 779,542 $ 689,792 $ 2,566,405 $ 2,505,917 $ 3,345,947 $ 3,195,709
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Governmental Activities net position increased by $89,750,652 for the year ended June 30, 2021,
which is 60 percent of the total increase in net position for the City as a whole. Property and sales tax
revenue increased due to a strong economic recovery coming out of the pandemic. Several
Congressional Legislative responses (like the CARES Act) gave substantial support to the local
economy. The multitude of fiscal support gave sustained growth that drove the momentum through all
of 2021. Expenses decreased by $(2,996,343). Most of this decrease is due to decreased Police costs for
Public Safety. In fiscal 2020 the City experienced protests and riots in response to national political
issues which did not repeat in 2021. The Capital Improvement fund also benefited from the sales tax
increase with an increase in spending on roads and other transportation projects.
Governmental Activities - Expenses and Program Revenues (in Millions)
Expenses Program Revenues
Fire Police Community
Develop.
Public Svs.All Others
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Governmental
Revenues by Source
Charges for Services 23.2%
Operating grants and contributions 2.8%
Capital grants and contributions 3.4%
Property taxes 35.1%
Other taxes 35.1%
Other 0.4%
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Business-type activities net position increased $60,489,437 or 40 percent of the total increase to
net position. A healthy economy benefited all entities increasing revenue and expenditures. Airport,
Water and Sewer Utilities continue to invest heavily in capital assets. During FY 2021, the Airport
completed and opened Phase I of the TRP and NCP. This resulted in higher square footage for terminal
rents and the debt service on the Airport’s revenue bonds being included in terminal rents. These factors
caused the terminal rent rate to increase considerably. The Water Utility is proactive in replacing the
water distribution infrastructure and anticipates improvement of major treatment plant components in
fiscal year 2022 . The Sewer Utility has planned major projects for the sewer collection system that will
accommodate the current and planned development in the northwest area of the City. A new water
reclamation facility is being constructed on the existing plant site that will cost in excess of $711 million
and is anticipated to be in operation by 2024.
Business-type Activities - Expense and Program Revenues (in Millions)
Expenses Program Revenues
Airport Water Sewer Storm Water Redevelopment All Others
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Business Type
Revenues by Source
Charges for
Services: 81.8%
Capital grants
and
contributions:
9.1%
Other: 9.1%
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF CITY FUNDS
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The City’s governmental funds provide information on the short-term resource inflows and
outflows and account balances at the end of the fiscal year. The total fund balance is a measure of total
available resources and the unassigned portion of this total fund balance is a measure of the available
spendable resources at June 30, 2021.
For the period ended June 30, 2021, the City’s governmental funds reported a combined fund
balance amount of $252,777,890, an increase of $54,281,129 compared to the prior fiscal year. Of the
total balance at year-end, $101,934,113 is Unassigned and $37,189,480 is Assigned. Most of the
Assigned fund balance is assigned to roads, parks, other capital improvements, grant activities,
encumbrances and debt service. The Committed fund balance is $3,666,892. The majority of the
restricted funds of $107,705,639 are for capital projects. The Nonspendable funds of $2,281,766 are
receivables and prepaid items.
The General Fund is the main operating fund for the City. At June 30, 2021, the General Fund’s
unassigned fund balance was $101,934,113 while total fund balance equaled $116,285,970. A useful
measure of liquidity is to compare the unassigned fund balance and the total fund balance to
expenditures (including transfers out) for the year. Unassigned fund balance was 32 percent of total
expenditures and transfers while total fund balance equaled 37 percent.
The fund balance for the City’s General Fund increased by $27,043,794. There were increases in
both property tax and sales tax. Higher property values resulted in higher property taxes and the 2020
sales tax change resulted in higher sales tax in 2021. There was also a rebound in licensing and permits
as economic activity begins to normalize. There were revenue decreases in innkeepers tax and airport
parking tax that were impacted by travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Charges for
services revenue decreased in the areas of field reservations and program fees, also due to the COVID-19
pandemic restrictions.
The Capital Projects Fund has a total fund balance of $113,390,029 at June 30, 2021, all of
which is either restricted or assigned to unfinished projects. The largest restrictions are for road
reconstruction and transportation projects. The City has received significant general obligation funding
or roads several grants for transportation projects. A smaller portion is restricted for parks and trails.
Council approved new funding for large maintenance projects. Increase revenue means is due to the
funding of new projects through new grants, impact fees and bonding. The net increase in fund balance
for the year amounted to $25,103,080.
The Other Improvements Fund has a total fund balance of $4,943,230 at June 30, 2021, all of
which is restricted. The Other Improvements Fund is a debt service fund established to provide for all
debt payments. The fund balance decreased $308,868 for the year. Additional information about debt
can be found in Note 6. The City issued GO 2020 series bonds.
The City’s proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government-wide
financial statements, but in more detail. Unrestricted net position of the City’s Major proprietary
funds totaled $(109,535,667) for the Department of Airports, $4,776,457 for the Water Fund,
$18,320,114 for the Sewer Fund, $7,561,451 for Stormwater Fund and $91,065,333 for the
Redevelopment Agency Fund. Discussions about the finances of these five funds are addressed in the
City’s business-type activities.
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GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
Differences between the original and final amended budgets amounted to a total increase in
appropriations of $27,575,009. By department, the changes are:
•$369,679 increase for City Council
•$51,895 increase for Mayor
•$622,066 increase for City Attorney
•$723,018 increase for Finance
•$(1,788,179) decrease for Fire
•$107,625 increase for Human Resources
•$(431,021) decrease for Combined Emergency Services
•$4,672,174 increase for Police
•$1,207,544 increase for Community & Neighborhoods
•$73,221 increase in Economic Development
•$52,675 increase in Justice Court
•$3,712,562 increase for Public Services
•$18,201,750 increase for Nondepartmental (including transfers out)
Increases to all budgets included $9,899,196 for prior year encumbrances. Larger budget
increases included budget for non-departmental for new boilers, wind storm damage and additional
CARES Act funding, $8,700,000. There were increased budgets for Police for COVID and protests,
$1,450,000. Public services increased for the Youth and Family program, $1,600,000. In the General
Fund there was an increase for employee bonuses, $3,000,000.
CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
The City’s investment in capital assets for its governmental and business type activities had a
combined totaled of $5,327,812,262 (net of $1,683,291,044 accumulated depreciation) at June 30,
2021. Types of assets included in this category are land, land improvements, buildings, machinery and
equipment, park and other recreation facilities, roads (including curb and gutter), street lights, traffic
signals, parking facilities, water and waste water distribution and collection systems, airport runways
and taxiways and bridges. The City’s investment in capital assets equals 159 percent of total net
position. In comparing capital assets to net position, the percentages for Governmental activities and
Business-type activities were 108 percent and 186 percent, respectively.
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Major capital asset activities that occurred during the past fiscal year for Governmental Activities
include the following:
The City added $18,562,217 for city roads and curbs and $391,375 in signals. $1,000,000 was
spent on the Rocky Mountain Power Substation Land Site. Other new capitalization included various
parks, other improvements and equipment. The Airport added approximately $489,310,000 in work in
process costs for the new terminals construction and the Utilities added $141,709,426 in water, storm
and sewer infrastructure.
Salt Lake City Corporation's Capital Assets
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total Government
2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
Land and water rights $ 214,979,203 $ 206,641,702 $ 207,375,733 $ 195,250,319 $ 422,354,936 $ 401,892,021
Infrastructure 348,923,890 328,205,613 — — 348,923,890 328,205,613
Buildings 422,133,087 418,267,960 2,223,491,514 699,693,180 2,645,624,601 1,117,961,140
Improvements other than buildings 116,303,900 112,998,914 2,274,854,166 1,653,771,082 2,391,158,066 1,766,769,996
Machinery and equipment 147,970,756 134,125,031 442,953,894 253,736,300 590,924,650 387,861,331
Construction in progress 15,885,212 7,925,802 596,231,951 1,795,132,283 612,117,163 1,803,058,085
Accumulated depreciation (427,457,704) (374,321,872) (1,255,833,340) (1,436,470,308) (1,683,291,044) (1,810,792,180)
Net book value $ 838,738,344 $ 833,843,150 $ 4,489,073,918 $ 3,161,112,856 $ 5,327,812,262 $ 3,994,956,006
At June 30, 2021, the City’s bonded debt amounted to $2,369,730,000. The portion that is
backed by the full faith and credit of the City amounted to $106,525,000. All other bonded debt is
known as revenue bonds and is secured by specific revenue sources.
General obligation debt of the City is limited by statute to 8 percent of the reasonable fair cash
value of property. The debt limit for FY2021 calculates to approximately $3.7 billion is well in excess of
the City’s outstanding general obligation debt. Additional information on the City’s capital assets and
debt can be found in Notes 5 and 6, respectively.
Salt Lake City Corporation's Outstanding Debt
General Obligation and Revenue Bonds
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
General obligation bonds $ 106,525,000 $ 102,045,000 $ — $ — $ 106,525,000 $ 113,420,000
Special assessment debt with
governmental commitment — — — — 190,000
Revenue bonds 105,310,000 115,845,000 2,157,895,000 2,014,790,000 2,263,205,000 2,133,825,000
Total $ 211,835,000 $ 217,890,000 $ 2,157,895,000 $ 2,014,790,000 $ 2,369,730,000 $ 2,247,435,000
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Economic factors and next year’s budgets and rates
During the just completed fiscal year, fund balance in the General Fund increased by
$27,043,794. This was mostly due to an increase in the City's property tax and sales tax revenue. As a
result of COVID-19 revenues for fiscal year 2021 were estimated conservatively with projected
decreases. Expenditures were adjusted accordingly. Sales tax has exceeded projections but smaller
revenues such as event fees and parking have decreased as expected. The City has received
approximately $43 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the Department of
Treasury. This amount is half of the expected funding. The City received approximately $8 million for
rental assistance in fiscal year 2021. Due to the timing of the grant funding most ARPA funding will be
budgeted and spent in fiscal year 2022.
Requests for information
This financial report is designed to give its readers a general overview of the City’s finances.
Questions regarding any information contained in this report or requests for additional financial
information should be addressed to the Department of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, 451 South State
Street, Room 245, P.O Box 145451, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5451.
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
June 30, 2021
Primary Government
Governmental
Activities
Business-type
Activities Total
Component
Unit Library
Component Unit
Utah Performing
Arts Center
Agency
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments (Note 2)
Unrestricted $ 297,001,895 $ 321,793,676 $ 618,795,571 $ 19,241,882 $ 5,536,136
Restricted (Note 2 & 4) 39,665,829 68,389,733 108,055,562 — —
Investments (Note 2) — 49,093,054 49,093,054 — —
Receivables:
Property, franchise and excise taxes 142,366,046 — 142,366,046 19,580,624 —
Assessments, including $1,997,733 of delinquent
assessments 1,599,173 — 1,599,173 — —
Loans and other receivables 196,292 10,817,335 11,013,627 193,745 —
Accounts, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$4,312,772 — 77,379,773 77,379,773 — 699,775
Due from other governments 2,001,577 — 2,001,577 — —
Other, principally accrued interest receivable 363,028 3,877,489 4,240,517 — —
Prepaids 2,752,662 671,273 3,423,935 269,542 200,356
Inventories 869,627 8,581,938 9,451,565 — —
Internal balances 10,736,114 (10,736,114) — — —
Total current assets 497,552,243 529,868,157 1,027,420,400 39,285,793 6,436,267
Noncurrent assets:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) — 252,158,959 252,158,959 — —
Restricted investments — 69,669,193 69,669,193 — —
Investments — 921,359 921,359 — —
Property and equipment, at cost (Note 5)
Land and water rights 214,979,203 207,375,733 422,354,936 126,107 —
Infrastructure 348,923,890 — 348,923,890 — —
Buildings 422,133,087 2,223,491,514 2,645,624,601 13,982,997 130,608,164
Improvements other than buildings 116,303,900 2,274,854,166 2,391,158,066 1,640,896 202,769
Machinery and equipment 147,970,756 442,953,894 590,924,650 16,545,672 620,128
Construction in progress 15,885,212 596,231,951 612,117,163 65,087 —
Accumulated depreciation (427,457,704) (1,255,833,340) (1,683,291,044) (18,336,468) (11,128,200)
Net property and equipment 838,738,344 4,489,073,918 5,327,812,262 14,024,291 120,302,861
Loans and other long-term receivables — 104,145,003 104,145,003 — —
Net pension asset 36,379,901 1,028,238 37,408,139 — —
Land and buildings held for resale — 42,005,714 42,005,714 — —
Investment in joint venture (Note 16) 929,006 20,949,773 21,878,779 — —
Other — 4,795,365 4,795,365 — —
Total noncurrent assets 876,047,251 4,984,747,522 5,860,794,773 14,024,291 120,302,861
TOTAL ASSETS 1,373,599,494 5,514,615,679 6,888,215,173 53,310,084 126,739,128
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred outflow on the refunding of debt 6,439,819 5,396,526 11,836,345 — —
Deferred outflows - Pension 28,310,693 8,629,787 36,940,480 1,253,533 —
Total deferred outflows 34,750,512 14,026,313 48,776,825 1,253,533 —
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources $ 1,408,350,006 $ 5,528,641,992 $ 6,936,991,998 $ 54,563,617 $ 126,739,128
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
June 30, 2021
Primary Government
Governmental
Activities
Business-type
Activities Total
Component
Unit Library
Component Unit
Utah Performing
Arts Center
Agency
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 18,596,608 $ 105,893,409 $ 124,490,017 $ 1,692,416 $ 32,668
Accrued liabilities 16,098,048 50,507,434 66,605,482 — 3,110,621
Current portion of long-term compensated absences 3,132,026 2,643,551 5,775,577 — —
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 6),
payable from unrestricted assets 19,592,573 16,978,979 36,571,552 — —
Accrued interest, payable from unrestricted assets — 47,018,403 47,018,403 — —
Other liabilities, payable from restricted assets 766,878 — 766,878 — —
Current deposits and advance rentals 5,434,989 2,544,421 7,979,410 1,951 —
Current portion of line of credit — 267,600,000 267,600,000 — —
Total current liabilities 63,621,122 493,186,197 556,807,319 1,694,367 3,143,289
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deposits, advance rentals and long term accruals — 675,007 675,007 — 1,690,338
Long-term compensated absences liability (Note 6) 20,709,179 8,508,300 29,217,479 872,900 —
Pollution remediation liability — 123,669 123,669 — —
Other liabilities payable from restricted assets — 8,675,469 8,675,469 — —
Other post employment benefits (Note 14) — — — 242,815 —
Estimated claims payable (Note 11) 12,927,192 — 12,927,192 — —
Revenues collected in advance 46,428,092 40,274,673 86,702,765 — —
Bonds payable (Note 6) 240,097,483 2,382,624,587 2,622,722,070 — —
Net pension liability (Note 12) 63,037,523 2,341,059 65,378,582 298,471 —
Notes payable (Note 6) 7,259,226 — 7,259,226 — —
Total noncurrent liabilities 390,458,695 2,443,222,764 2,833,681,459 1,414,186 1,690,338
TOTAL LIABILITIES 454,079,817 2,936,408,961 3,390,488,778 3,108,553 4,833,627
DEFFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred property tax revenues 106,291,546 — 106,291,546 22,145,751 —
Deferred inflows - revenue collected in advance 5,000 7,268,849 7,273,849 — —
Deferred inflows - pension 68,431,541 18,559,135 86,990,676 2,132,050 —
Total deferred inflows of resources 174,728,087 25,827,984 200,556,071 24,277,801 —
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 579,048,288 2,186,041,911 2,765,090,199 13,793,705 120,302,861
Restricted for:
Debt service 19,592,573 180,507,297 200,099,870 — —
Capital projects 82,484,787 128,173,130 210,657,917 247,758 —
Unrestricted 98,416,454 71,682,708 170,099,162 13,135,800 1,602,640
Total net position 779,542,102 2,566,405,046 3,345,947,148 27,177,263 121,905,501
Total liabilities and net position $ 1,408,350,006 $ 5,528,641,992 $ 6,936,991,998 $ 54,563,617 $ 126,739,128
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Program Revenues
Functions/Programs Expenses
Charges for
Services
Operating
Grants and
Contributions
Capital
Grants and
Contributions
Primary government:
Governmental activities:
General Government $ 14,975,736 $ 29,163,911 $ 2,367,853 $ —
City Council 3,646,286 418,216 — —
Mayor 4,616,940 276,506 — —
City Attorney 7,289,791 895,937 — —
Finance 9,616,665 19,502,827 17,272,025 538,369
Justice Court 3,861,296 1,795,083 4,500 —
Human Resources 2,916,894 1,035,600 — —
Fire 40,757,260 7,162,620 15,500 631,500
Combined Emergency Services 6,360,194 478,243 —
Police 80,594,963 10,580,357 1,496,792 226,969
Community and Neighborhoods 59,714,903 2,132,641 8,199,118 2,307,486
Economic Development 2,285,966 2,107,395 1,166,949 —
Public Services 62,995,531 8,825,391 496,364 15,568,985
Transportation 366,807 — — —
Unallocated infrastructure depreciation 10,097,848 — — —
Interest on long-term debt 4,937,701 — — —
Total governmental activities 315,034,781 84,374,727 31,019,101 19,273,309
Business-type activities:
Airport Authority 310,816,861 197,347,198 — 94,930,936
Water 72,581,897 87,002,701 — 7,515,602
Sewer 31,851,419 51,485,048 — 3,746,253
Storm Water Utility 9,311,064 10,763,362 — 2,410,801
Street Lighting 4,394,192 4,231,765 — —
Refuse Collection 14,631,218 11,686,281 — —
Golf 8,102,733 10,034,685 — —
Housing and Loan 1,177,221 1,091,243 — —
Redevelopment Agency 32,862,523 2,389,137 — 31,457,931
Total business-type activities 485,729,128 376,031,420 — 140,061,523
Total primary government $ 800,763,909 $ 460,406,147 $ 31,019,101 $ 159,334,832
Component unit Library $ 21,763,057 $ 1,683,678 $ 107,137 $ —
Component unit UPACA $ 6,458,182 $ 2,252,772 $ 836,211 $ 50,000
General revenues
Taxes:
Property
Franchise taxes
Sales tax
Investment earnings
Transfers
Total general revenues and transfers
Change in net position
Net Position July 1, 2020 (UPACA Jan 1, 2020)
Net Position June 30, 20201(UPACA Dec 31, 2020)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position
Primary Government
Component Unit
Library
Component Unit
UPACA
Governmental
Activities
Business-type
Activities Total
$ 16,556,028 $ — $ 16,556,028 $ — $ —
(3,228,070) — (3,228,070) — —
(4,340,434) — (4,340,434) — —
(6,393,854) — (6,393,854) — —
27,696,556 — 27,696,556 — —
(2,061,713) — (2,061,713) — —
(1,881,294) — (1,881,294) — —
(32,947,640) — (32,947,640) — —
(5,881,951) — (5,881,951) — —
(68,290,845) — (68,290,845) — —
(47,075,658) — (47,075,658) — —
988,378 — 988,378 — —
(38,104,791) — (38,104,791) — —
(366,807) — (366,807) — —
(10,097,848) — (10,097,848) — —
(4,937,701) — (4,937,701) — —
(180,367,644) — (180,367,644) — —
— (18,538,727) (18,538,727) — —
— 21,936,406 21,936,406 — —
— 23,379,882 23,379,882 — —
— 3,863,099 3,863,099 — —
— (162,427) (162,427) — —
— (2,944,937) (2,944,937) — —
— 1,931,952 1,931,952 — —
— (85,978) (85,978) — —
— 984,545 984,545 — —
— 30,363,815 30,363,815 — —
$ (180,367,644) $ 30,363,815 $ (150,003,829) $ — $ —
$ (19,972,242)
$ (3,319,199)
$ 130,832,830 $ — $ 130,832,830 $ 22,495,168 $ —
23,952,168 — 23,952,168 — —
136,182,444 — 136,182,444 — —
1,625,624 7,650,852 9,276,476 — 84,744
(22,474,770) 22,474,770 — — —
270,118,296 30,125,622 300,243,918 22,495,168 84,744
89,750,652 60,489,437 150,240,089 2,522,926 (3,234,455)
689,791,447 2,505,915,609 3,195,707,056 24,654,337 125,139,956
$ 779,542,102 2,566,405,046 3,345,947,148 $ 27,177,263 $ 121,905,501
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Major Governmental Fund Financial Statements
General Fund - The General Fund is the principal fund of the City and is used to account for resources
traditionally associated with governments which are not required to be accounted for in another fund.
The General Fund accounts for the normal activities of the City, (i.e. police, fire, public works, parks,
community and economic development, general government, etc.). These activities are funded
principally by property taxes, sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, licenses and permits.
Capital Projects Fund - The City's Capital Projects Fund is used to account for resources designated to
construct general capital assets which, by their nature, may require more than one budgetary cycle for
completion. Project budgets are adopted for the Capital Projects Fund.
Other Improvements Fund - This fund is used to account for the cost of servicing the debt created by
financing projects other than Special Improvements.
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
June 30, 2021
General
Capital
Projects
Other
Improvements
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
ASSETS
Cash, cash equivalents and investments (Note 2)
Unrestricted $ 102,997,255 $ 84,491,079 $ 1,018,123 $ 69,047,330 $ 257,553,787
Restricted 1,445,291 34,161,649 3,929,707 — 39,536,647
Receivables:
Property, franchise and excise taxes 136,947,857 — — 774,876 137,722,733
Accounts receivable 680,170 — — 409,738 1,089,908
Taxes receivable 4,643,313 — — — 4,643,313
Current portion of loans receivable 78,027 — — 118,265 196,292
Due from other governments — 10,879 — 1,990,698 2,001,577
Other, principally accrued interest 4,091 — — 358,937 363,028
Prepaids 2,212,414 — — 69,352 2,281,766
Total assets $ 249,008,418 $ 118,663,607 $ 4,947,830 $ 72,769,196 $ 445,389,051
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 5,313,254 $ 5,273,578 $ 4,600 $ 5,784,062 $ 16,375,494
Accrued liabilities 14,406,745 — — 196,567 14,603,312
Current deposits and advance rentals 4,005,053 — — 1,429,936 5,434,989
Current portion of long-term compensated absences 2,705,850 — — — 2,705,850
Revenues collected in advance — — — 46,428,092 46,428,092
Other liabilities payable from restricted assets — — — 766,878 766,878
Total liabilities 26,430,902 5,273,578 4,600 54,605,535 86,314,615
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Receivables not meeting the available criterion 106,291,546 — — — 106,291,546
Unavailable grant revenue — — — 5,000 5,000
Total deferred inflows 106,291,546 — — 5,000 106,296,546
FUND BALANCES
Non-spendable 2,212,414 — — 69,352 2,281,766
Restricted 12,139,443 82,484,787 4,943,230 8,138,179 107,705,639
Committed — — — 3,666,892 3,666,892
Assigned — 30,905,242 — 6,284,238 37,189,480
Unassigned 101,934,113 — — — 101,934,113
Total fund balances 116,285,970 113,390,029 4,943,230 18,158,661 252,777,890
Total liabilities, deferred inflow of resources and fund
balances $ 249,008,418 $ 118,663,607 $ 4,947,830 $ 72,769,196 $ 445,389,051
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET
TO THE STATEMENTS OF NET POSITION
June 30, 2021
Total fund balances for governmental funds $ 252,777,890
Total net position reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position is
different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and therefore are not
reported in the funds. Those assets consist of: (see Note 5)
Land 214,979,203
Infrastructure 348,923,890
Buildings 422,133,087
Improvements other than buildings 116,303,900
Equipment 147,970,756
Construction in progress 15,885,212
Less accumulated depreciation (427,457,704)
Total capital assets 838,738,344
Other assets are reported for governmental activities as they are not considered collectible until
after year end. These include other receivables that are long-term in nature and bond issue costs
less amortization
Accounts Receivable 509,265
Investment in joint venture 929,006
Pension asset 36,379,901
Deferred loss on defeasance 6,439,819
Deferred pension outflow 28,310,693
72,568,684
Internal services funds are used by the City to charge the costs of the fleet management system,
data processing services, insurance for employee health, accident, long-term disability,
unemployment and worker's compensation, general liability claims, and acquisition and lease to
the City of purchased or constructed property. 40,917,813
Some of the internal service net income is allocable to business-type activities. These amounts
are shown in the internal balances in the governmental activities statement. 10,736,114
Long-term liabilities applicable to the City's governmental activities are not due and payable in
the current period and accordingly are not reported as fund liabilities. Interest on long-term debt
is not accrued in governmental funds, but rather as an expenditure when due. Obligation for
compensated absence liabilities due within one year are included in the governmental fund
statements in accrued liabilities. All liabilities -both current and long-term are reported in the
statement of net position. (See Note 6)
Accounts payable (2,221,114)
Accrued liabilities (1,494,736)
Obligation for compensated absence liabilities due after one year (20,709,179)
Current portion of long-term debt (19,592,573)
Current portion of obligation for compensated absence liabilities (426,176)
Deferred pension inflow (68,431,541)
Estimated claims liability (12,927,192)
Bonds payable (240,097,483)
Note payable and due to other funds (7,259,226)
Net pension liability (63,037,523)
Total liabilities (436,196,743)
Total net position of governmental activities $ 779,542,102
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
General
Capital
Projects
Other
Improvements
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Total
Governmental
Funds
Revenues:
General property taxes $ 113,495,125 $ — $ 17,337,705 $ — $ 130,832,830
Sales, use and excise taxes 122,654,953 — — 13,527,491 136,182,444
Franchise taxes 23,952,168 — — — 23,952,168
Licenses 11,418,021 — — — 11,418,021
Permits 25,004,393 11,226,305 — — 36,230,698
Fines and forfeitures 1,837,591 — — 196,951 2,034,542
Assessments — — — 2,382,919 2,382,919
Interest 1,141,861 429,681 21,218 87,241 1,680,001
Intergovernmental 4,781,753 7,170,889 4,488,730 26,753,543 43,194,915
Interfund service charges 20,971,348 — — — 20,971,348
Parking meter 1,915,888 — — — 1,915,888
Parking ticket 1,701,881 — — — 1,701,881
Rental and other income 816,715 12,000 — 41,603 870,318
Charges for services 4,026,186 — — 1,449,659 5,475,845
Contributions — — — 588,722 588,722
Miscellaneous 2,800,718 237,567 — 538,158 3,576,443
Total revenues 336,518,601 19,076,442 21,847,653 45,566,287 423,008,983
Expenditures:
Current:
City Council 3,910,937 — — — 3,910,937
Mayor 3,495,653 — — — 3,495,653
City Attorney 6,840,902 — — — 6,840,902
Finance 7,872,632 — — — 7,872,632
Fire 40,360,501 — — — 40,360,501
Combined Emergency Services 7,557,911 — — 139,270 7,697,181
Police 80,751,205 — — — 80,751,205
Community and Neighborhoods 23,616,595 — — 26,212,269 49,828,864
Economic Development 2,243,608 — — — 2,243,608
Justice Court 4,340,743 — — — 4,340,743
Human Resources 2,576,008 — — — 2,576,008
Public Services 44,240,773 — — 1,711,629 45,952,402
Transportation — — — 366,807 366,807
Arts Council — — — 1,699,285 1,699,285
Nondepartmental 37,572,779 — — — 37,572,779
Capital improvements — 32,643,280 — — 32,643,280
Debt service:
Principal — — 24,804,145 — 24,804,145
Interest and other fiscal charges — — 7,858,386 1,043 7,859,429
Total expenditures 265,380,247 32,643,280 32,662,531 30,130,303 360,816,361
Revenues over (under) expenditures 71,138,354 (13,566,838) (10,814,878) 15,435,984 62,192,622
Other financing sources (uses):
New bonds issued — 20,454,886 — — 20,454,886
Proceeds from sale of property 38,996 404,018 — 11,504 454,518
Transfers in 8,447,676 20,528,273 11,502,169 1,000,000 41,478,118
Transfers out (52,581,232) (2,717,259) (996,159) (14,004,365) (70,299,015)
Total other financing sources (uses) (44,094,560) 38,669,918 10,506,010 (12,992,861) (7,911,493)
Net change in fund balances 27,043,794 25,103,080 (308,868) 2,443,123 54,281,129
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 89,242,176 88,286,949 5,252,098 15,715,539 198,496,762
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 116,285,970 $ 113,390,029 $ 4,943,230 $ 18,158,661 $ 252,777,890
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds $ 54,281,129
The change in net position reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities is different
because:
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities the cost of
those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense. This is the
amount by which capital outlay ($32,643,280) plus Work in Process reclassifications ($4,632,115) included
as additions exceeded depreciation expense and unallocated depreciation ($36,178,475). (See Note 5.)
1,096,920
Repayment of principal as an expenditure in the governmental funds but reduces the liability in the statement
of net position. (See Note 6.) 24,804,145
In governmental funds the proceeds from the bonds and notes are considered a source of financing, but in the
statement of net position, the obligation is reported as a liability. (see Note 6.) (20,454,886)
Under the modified accrual basis of accounting used in the governmental funds, expenditures are not
recognized for transactions that are not normally paid with expendable available financial resources. In the
statement of activities, however, which is presented on the accrual basis,expenses and liabilities are reported
regardless of when financial resources are available. In addition, interest on long-term debt is not recognized
under the modified accrual basis of accounting until due, rather than as it accrues. This adjustment contains
the following:
Pension benefit 29,259,142
Pension expense (2,225,433)
Other financing 6,320,157
Decrease in investment in joint venture (76,453)
Esimated claim payable (1,275,000)
Compensated absences and other post employment benefits (785,790)
Accrued interest 2,943,804
34,160,427
Internal services funds are used by the City to charge the costs of the fleet management system, data
processing services, insurance for employee health, accident, long-term disability, unemployment and
worker's compensation, general liability claims, acquisition and lease to the City of purchased or constructed
property and equipment and photocopying and printing services. The net revenue of internal service funds is
allocated between governmental activities and business-type activities. Internal service fund net loss of
($5,051,117) offset by an addition to business-type activities of $914,034. (4,137,083)
Change in net position of governmental activities.$ 89,750,652
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Major Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Department of Airports - This fund is used to account for the activities related to the operation of City
airports.
Water Utility Fund - This fund is used to account for the activities related to providing water service to
the residents of the City and certain residents of Salt Lake County.
Sewer Utility Fund - This fund is used to account for the activities relating to providing sewer service
to the residents of the City.
Stormwater Utility - This fund is used to account for the activities associated with the collection and
disposition of stormwater runoff.
Redevelopment Agency Fund - This fund is used to account for urban redevelopment activities such as
acquisition of land sites and sale of such land for development, and loans provided for improvements in
existing housing and the repayment of loans and related interest.
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
Department of
Airports Water Utility Sewer Utility
Stormwater
Utility
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments:
Unrestricted $ 181,080,245 $ 70,444 $ 32,338,362 $ 7,479,429
Restricted 12,270,584 — — —
Investments 34,233,602 14,859,452 — —
Receivables:
Accounts, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $0,
$369,199, $109,753, $11,228, $0, $3,822,592
respectively, totaling $4,312,772. 57,966,596 12,061,558 4,963,160 1,131,481
Current portion of loans receivable 7,347,362 — — —
Other 2,721,321 365,574 68,353 2,463
Prepaids — 338,730 134,364 41,707
Inventory of supplies 3,419,424 4,211,396 601,586 —
Total current assets 299,039,134 31,907,154 38,105,825 8,655,080
Noncurrent assets:
Restricted cash, cash equivalents 99,442,096 89,457,184 48,553,738 14,705,941
Restricted Investments 69,669,193 — — —
Investments 921,359 — — —
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land and water rights 111,695,915 57,810,540 7,545,739 3,185,611
Buildings 2,008,524,537 70,482,153 128,692,190 10,108,791
Improvements other than buildings 1,437,369,792 391,107,646 208,771,057 152,103,288
Machinery and equipment 341,457,698 33,332,601 36,753,648 4,648,796
Construction in progress 344,426,435 63,061,083 166,188,484 9,207,313
Accumulated depreciation (813,994,981) (171,339,845) (125,573,942) (64,090,653)
Net property and equipment 3,429,479,396 444,454,178 422,377,176 115,163,146
Loans and other long-term receivables, net of current
portion 31,895,282 — — —
Land and buildings held for resale — — — —
Investment in joint venture — — — —
Other 1,600,578 3,194,787 — —
Net pension asset 440,461 491,740 56,016 40,021
Total noncurrent assets 3,633,448,365 537,597,889 470,986,930 129,909,108
TOTAL ASSETS 3,932,487,499 569,505,043 509,092,755 138,564,188
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred outflows - refunding of debt — 62,880 — —
Deferred outflows - pension 4,412,655 2,190,933 866,113 273,216
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources $ 3,936,900,154 $ 571,758,856 $ 509,958,868 $ 138,837,404
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
Governmental
Activities - Internal
Service Funds
Redevelopment
Agency
Nonmajor Proprietary
Funds Total
$ 47,846,331 $ 52,978,865 $ 321,793,676 $ 39,448,107
56,038,523 80,626 68,389,733 129,182
— — 49,093,054 —
— 1,256,978 77,379,773 —
288,237 3,181,736 10,817,335 —
719,778 — 3,877,489 —
48,082 108,390 671,273 470,896
— 349,532 8,581,938 869,627
104,940,951 57,956,127 540,604,271 40,917,812
— — 252,158,959 1
— — 69,669,193 —
— — 921,359 —
21,306,270 5,831,658 207,375,733 1,069,180
1,110,451 4,573,392 2,223,491,514 28,670,307
55,022,530 30,479,853 2,274,854,166 —
500,836 26,260,315 442,953,894 94,857,869
13,348,636 — 596,231,951 2,592,804
(47,830,096) (33,003,823) (1,255,833,340) (69,739,805)
43,458,627 34,141,395 4,489,073,918 57,450,355
26,789,653 45,460,068 104,145,003 —
39,394,118 2,611,596 42,005,714 —
51,017,452 20,949,773 71,967,225 —
— — 4,795,365 —
— — 1,028,238 226,051
160,659,850 103,162,832 5,035,764,974 57,676,407
265,600,801 161,118,959 5,576,369,245 98,594,219
5,333,646 — 5,396,526 —
220,914 665,956 8,629,787 1,151,678
$ 271,155,361 $ 161,784,915 $ 5,590,395,558 $ 99,745,897
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
Department
of
Airports
Water
Utility
Sewer
Utility
Stormwater
Utility
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 69,683,788 $ 13,014,576 $ 17,192,123 $ 831,192
Accrued liabilities 49,978,629 267,425 112,250 32,686
Current portion of long-term compensated absences 1,175,114 651,921 253,866 131,959
Current portion of long-term debt 1,140,000 955,000 5,490,230 916,100
Accrued interest 46,578,146 — — —
Current deposits and advance rentals 296,239 1,664,345 385,112 80,328
Current portion of line of credit 267,600,000 — — —
Total current liabilities 436,451,916 16,553,267 23,433,581 1,992,265
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deposits, advance rentals and long-term accruals — — — —
Long-term compensated absences liability 4,360,288 2,109,134 815,472 284,087
Pollution remediation liability 123,669 — — —
Other liabilities payable from restricted assets — 4,842,314 3,024,907 808,248
Estimated claims liability — — — —
Revenues collected in advance 31,272,346 9,002,327 — —
Net pension liability 1,152,133 654,375 228,208 74,851
Bonds, mortgages, and notes payable, net of
discounts and current portion 2,031,104,850 79,091,402 184,928,610 18,342,557
Total noncurrent liabilities 2,068,013,286 95,699,552 188,997,197 19,509,743
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,504,465,202 112,252,819 212,430,778 21,502,008
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Inflows - Pension 8,944,450 5,644,054 1,720,809 607,077
Deferred Inflows - Revenue collected in advance 7,268,849 — — —
Total deferred inflows of resources 16,213,299 5,644,054 1,720,809 607,077
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 1,310,143,823 430,592,731 275,198,670 107,572,782
Restricted for debt service and undisbursed loan
held in escrow 180,507,297 — — —
Restricted for capital acquisition 35,106,199 18,492,795 2,288,497 1,594,086
Unrestricted (109,535,667) 4,776,457 18,320,114 7,561,451
TOTAL NET POSITION 1,416,221,652 453,861,983 295,807,281 116,728,319
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources and
net position $ 3,936,900,154 $ 571,758,856 $ 509,958,868 $ 138,837,404
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds Governmental
Activities -
Internal
Service Funds
Redevelopment
Agency
Nonmajor
Proprietary
Funds Total
$ 2,924,837 $ 2,246,893 $ 105,893,409 $ 2,221,114
— 116,444 50,507,434 236,458
61,384 369,307 2,643,551 426,176
5,570,000 2,907,649 16,978,979 4,344,975
440,257 — 47,018,403 218,255
— 118,397 2,544,421 —
— — 267,600,000 —
8,996,478 5,758,690 493,186,197 7,446,978
— 675,007 675,007 —
241,028 698,291 8,508,300 1,462,180
— — 123,669 —
— — 8,675,469 —
— — — 11,652,192
— — 40,274,673 —
50,446 181,046 2,341,059 309,310
56,345,454 12,811,714 2,382,624,587 33,984,812
56,636,928 14,366,058 2,443,222,764 47,408,494
65,633,406 20,124,748 2,936,408,961 54,855,472
345,471 1,297,274 18,559,135 2,604,180
— — 7,268,849 —
345,471 1,297,274 25,827,984 2,604,180
43,458,627 19,075,278 2,186,041,911 18,875,119
— — 180,507,297 —
70,652,524 39,029 128,173,130 —
91,065,333 121,248,586 133,436,274 23,411,126
205,176,484 140,362,893 2,628,158,612 42,286,245
$ 271,155,361 $ 161,784,915 $ 5,590,395,558 $ 99,745,897
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF THE PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
TO THE PRIMARY GOVERNMENT BUSINESS-TYPE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
June 30, 2021
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources for Proprietary Funds $ 5,590,395,558
Elimination of investment in discrete component unit (51,017,452)
Internal service fund allocation for proprietary funds - prior years' cumulative (9,822,080)
Internal service fund allocation for proprietary funds - current year (914,034)
Total assets for Primary government business-type activities $ 5,528,641,992
Total net position for Proprietary Funds $ 2,628,158,612
Elimination of investment in discrete component unit (51,017,452)
Internal service fund allocation for proprietary funds - prior years' cumulative (9,822,080)
Internal service fund allocation for proprietary funds - current year (914,034)
Total net position for Primary government business-type activities $ 2,566,405,046
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
Department of
Airports Water Utility Sewer Utility
Stormwater
Utility
Sales and charges for services $ 175,554,200 $ 83,177,848 $ 50,708,746 $ 10,696,303
Rental and other 8,140,198 4,081,804 596,965 78,078
Total operating revenue 183,694,398 87,259,652 51,305,711 10,774,381
Personnel services 46,781,808 21,531,357 9,994,294 2,868,454
Operating and maintenance 11,041,496 4,109,584 1,652,780 208,273
Charges for services 65,488,962 35,183,898 6,305,614 2,722,962
Depreciation and amortization 100,890,159 9,415,356 7,934,124 2,971,839
Total operating expenses 224,202,425 70,240,195 25,886,812 8,771,528
Operating income (loss) (40,508,027) 17,019,457 25,418,899 2,002,853
Interest income 3,944,377 658,820 438,896 105,061
Interest expense (86,108,427) (2,341,702) (5,964,607) (539,536)
Equity in joint venture income (loss) — — — —
Passenger & Customer facility charges 38,243,032 — — —
Bond Issuance costs (506,009) — — —
Gain or (loss) on disposition of property and equipment (24,971,206) 689,052 21,866 23,028
Total non-operating revenues (expenses) (69,398,232) (993,830) (5,503,845) (411,447)
Grants and other contributions 94,930,936 7,515,602 3,746,253 2,410,801
Total capital contributions 94,930,936 7,515,602 3,746,253 2,410,801
Income (loss) before transfers (14,975,323) 23,541,229 23,661,307 4,002,207
Transfers in 990,308 601,341 211,318 32,650
Transfers out (364,971) — — —
Change in net position (14,349,986) 24,142,570 23,872,625 4,034,857
Net Position July 1, 2020 1,430,571,640 429,719,413 271,934,656 112,693,462 2
2
Net Position June 30, 2021 $ 1,416,221,654 $ 453,861,983 $ 295,807,281 $ 116,728,319
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds
Governmental Activities -
Internal Service FundsRedevelopment Agency
Nonmajor Proprietary
Funds Total
$ 203,043 $ 26,287,845 $ 346,627,985 $ 79,286,249
1,225,724 1,167,575 15,290,344 1,603,790
1,428,767 27,455,420 361,918,329 80,890,039
1,560,415 9,000,950 91,737,278 13,159,877
1,607,423 1,597,238 20,216,794 6,336,201
24,173,439 13,267,635 147,142,510 57,777,317
666,847 3,887,206 125,765,531 9,379,898
28,008,124 27,753,029 384,862,113 86,653,293
(26,579,357) (297,609) (22,943,784) (5,763,254)
623,224 1,337,691 7,108,069 22,076
(4,854,399) (552,335) (100,361,006) (1,215,514)
(1,353,619) 542,783 (810,836) —
— — 38,243,032 —
— — (506,009) —
891,630 129,723 (23,215,907) 712,139
(4,693,164) 1,457,862 (79,542,657) (481,299)
31,457,931 — 140,061,523 —
31,457,931 — 140,061,523 —
185,410 1,160,253 37,575,082 (6,244,553)
16,627,173 5,648,209 24,110,999 9,514,508
— (1,271,258) (1,636,229) (3,168,381)
16,812,583 5,537,204 60,049,852 101,574
188,363,901 134,825,689 2,568,108,761 42,184,673
$ 205,176,485 $ 140,362,893 $ 2,628,158,613 $ 42,286,247
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF THE PROPRIETARY FUNDS CHANGE IN NET POSITION TO THE PRIMARY
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS-TYPE CHANGES IN NET POSITION
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Change in net position for Proprietary Funds $ 60,049,852
Elimination of investment (income)/loss in discrete component unit 1,353,619
Internal service fund allocation for proprietary funds (914,034)
Change in net position for Primary government business-type activities $ 60,489,437
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Department of Airports Water Utility Sewer Utility
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Receipts from customers and users $ 204,077,211 $ 86,562,052 $ 51,902,030
Receipts from internal fund services (18,427,475) (4,596,453) (2,549,640)
Payments to suppliers (57,805,859) (34,892,423) (3,680,526)
Payments to employees (50,474,336) (23,368,473) (10,317,141)
Net cash from (used for) operating activities 77,369,541 23,704,703 35,354,723
Cash flows from non-capital and related financing activities:
Contributions from other taxing entities — — —
Transfers in 990,308 601,341 211,318
Transfers out (364,971) — —
Net cash from (used for) non-capital and related financing activities 625,337 601,341 211,318
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of discount and issuance costs 267,205,418 77,004,650 106,048,923
Proceeds from sale of assets and equipment 150,298 52,678 29,838
Contributions for aid in construction 77,981,794 3,532,817 3,094,964
Passenger and Customer Facility Charges 33,168,939 — —
Payment on long-term obligations, net of capitalized interest (93,737,916) (2,429,413) (12,716,763)
Payments for purchase and construction, including capitalized interest (592,879,112) (37,290,437) (82,427,418)
Private donations — — —
Property and equipment purchased and contributed to a non-profit (9,029,000) — —
Net cash from (used for) capital and related financing activities (317,139,579) 40,870,295 14,029,544
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash paid for investments (270,913,997) (147,141) —
Cash proceeds from investments 342,379,832 — —
Interest used, investments and loans 4,994,948 658,820 438,896
Dividend from Joint Venture — — —
Net cash from (used for) investing activities 76,460,783 511,679 438,896
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (162,683,918) 65,688,018 50,034,481
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 455,476,843 23,839,610 30,857,619
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 292,792,925 $ 89,527,628 $ 80,892,100
Cash and cash equivalent components:
Unrestricted $ 181,080,245 $ 70,444 $ 32,338,362
Restricted 111,712,680 89,457,184 48,553,738
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 292,792,925 $ 89,527,628 $ 80,892,100
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net cash from (used for) operating activities
Operating Income (Loss)$ (40,507,744) $ 17,019,457 $ 25,418,899
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash from (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 100,890,159 9,415,356 7,934,124
Principal forgiven on loans receivable — — —
Pension expense (3,659,494) — —
Increase (decrease) due to changes in:
Accounts receivable (2,824,906) 391,480 532,131
Other current assets 648,869 (710,819) 8,877
Accounts payable 11,108,356 (1,060,660) 1,903,111
Deferred outflows (108,458) — —
Accrued interest on notes receivable — — —
Accrued liabilities affecting operating activities — 327,895 257,527
Other liabilities 11,921,250 449,476 (124,952)
Pension assets 440,461 — —
Pension liability (7,278,865) (4,766,439) (1,377,849)
Deferred pension outflows and inflows 2,012,345 2,638,957 802,855
Deferred inflows 3,951,374 — —
Compensation liability 776,194 — —
Total adjustments 117,877,285 6,685,246 9,935,824
Loans made to residents — — —
Principal collected on loans — — —
Net cash from (used for) operating activities $ 77,369,541 $ 23,704,703 $ 35,354,723
Non-cash transactions affecting financial position:
Recognition of equity interest in joint venture $ — $ — $ —
Contributions of capital assets from (to) other entities — 4,557,958 651,289
Promises to give — — —
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Stormwater Utility Redevelopment Agency
Nonmajor
Proprietary Funds Total
Governmental
Activities-
Internal Service Funds
$ 10,967,653 $ 4,411,647 $ 32,276,645 $ 390,197,238 $ —
(1,236,682) — — (26,810,250) 80,890,035
(1,452,080) (33,352,950) (16,423,518) (147,607,356) (59,724,984)
(3,041,941) (1,603,560) (9,467,400) (98,272,851) (13,578,226)
5,236,950 (30,544,863) 6,385,727 117,506,781 7,586,825
— 31,215,269 — 31,215,269 —
32,650 16,627,173 5,648,209 24,110,999 9,514,508
— — (1,271,258) (1,636,229) (3,168,381)
32,650 47,842,442 4,376,951 53,690,039 6,346,127
14,500,909 — — 464,759,900 2,213,513
9,935 602,850 129,724 975,323 1,273,305
928,384 — — 85,537,959 —
— — — 33,168,939 —
(1,268,215) (9,286,760) (3,834,062) (123,273,129) (7,706,692)
(4,018,739) 25,891 (2,280,589) (718,870,404) (7,725,286)
— 809,823 — 809,823 —
— (9,132) — (9,038,132) —
10,152,274 (7,857,328) (5,984,927) (265,929,721) (11,945,160)
— — — (271,061,138) —
— 623,224 — 343,003,056 —
105,061 — 1,337,691 7,535,416 22,076
— 131,579 — 131,579 —
105,061 754,803 1,337,691 79,608,913 22,076
15,526,935 10,195,054 6,115,442 (15,123,987) 2,009,868
6,658,435 93,689,800 46,944,049 657,466,356 37,567,422
22,185,370 103,884,854 53,059,491 642,342,369 39,577,290
7,479,429 47,846,331 52,978,865 321,793,676 39,448,107
14,705,941 56,038,523 80,626 320,548,692 129,183
22,185,370 103,884,854 53,059,491 642,342,368 39,577,290
$ 2,002,853 $ (26,579,357) $ (297,606) $ (22,943,498) $ (5,763,256)
2,971,839 666,847 3,887,206 125,765,531 9,379,898
— 178,590 — 178,590 —
— — — (3,659,494) —
186,944 — 3,267,300 1,552,949 —
(713) 8,332 (599,265) (644,719) 168,965
33,429 164,352 425,590 12,574,178 407,972
— — 24,687 (83,771) 978,161
— (65,122) — (65,122) —
76,370 — 253,388 915,180 34,744
214,761 — 5,843 12,466,378 4,071,000
— — — 440,461 (226,051)
(508,951) (313,542) (1,190,223) (15,435,869) (1,946,742)
260,418 141,030 — 5,855,605 —
— — 523,698 4,475,072 218,079
— 126,342 85,110 987,646 264,055
3,234,097 906,829 6,683,334 145,322,615 13,350,081
— (7,920,337) — (7,920,337) —
— 3,048,002 — 3,048,002 —
$ 5,236,950 $ (30,544,863) $ 6,385,728 $ 117,506,782 $ 7,586,825
$ — $ (1,353,619) $ — $ (1,353,619) $ —
1,482,417 5,000,000 — 11,691,664 —
— 266,974 — 266,974 —
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Fiduciary Funds
Deferred Compensation Fund - This fund is used to account for amounts deferred under the City's
employee deferred compensation plan for which the City acts in a fiduciary capacity as trustee.
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Deferred
Compensation
Trust
ASSETS
Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments $ 432,663
Total assets $ 432,663
NET POSITION - Restricted for deferred compensation $ 432,663
Total net position 432,663
Total liabilities and net position $ 432,663
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Deferred
Compensation
Trust
Additions:
Investment income $ 2,546
Total additions 2,546
Deductions:
Benefits paid to participants 56,855
Total deductions 56,855
Net decrease in Net Position (54,309)
Net Position July 1, 2020 486,972
Net Position June 30, 2021 $ 432,663
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Salt Lake City Corporation (the City) was incorporated January 6, 1851. The City operates under
a Council-Mayor form of government and provides services to residents and businesses in many areas
including police and fire protection, street maintenance, refuse collection, planning and zoning, building
construction inspection, parks and recreation, prosecution, water, sewer, stormwater, airports, and
general administrative services.
Reporting Entity
For financial reporting purposes, the reporting entity includes all funds, agencies and authorities
for which the City holds corporate powers and all component units for which the City is financially
accountable. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has established criteria to
consider in determining financial accountability. The criteria are: appointment of a majority of the
voting members of an organization’s governing board, and either (1) the City has the ability to impose
its will on the organization or (2) there is potential for the organization to provide specific financial
benefits to, or impose specific financial burdens on, the City.
As required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), these financial statements
present the City, the primary government, and its component units. The component units are included in
the City’s reporting entity because of the significance of their operational or financial relationship with
the City. The following funds, all with fiscal years ended June 30, 2021, have separately issued financial
statements that can be obtained from their respective administrative offices: (1) The Arts Council (a
special revenue fund), (2) the Water, Sewer, Stormwater and Street Lighting Utility Funds (enterprise
funds) and (3) the Department of Airports (an enterprise fund).
Blended Component Units
The Local Building Authority and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City are legally
separate entities from the City, but are part of the City and are blended into the internal service and
enterprise funds, respectively. The Redevelopment Agency has separately issued financial statements for
the year ended June 30, 2021, which are available at the Agency’s administrative office. The sole
purpose of the Local Building Authority is to serve the City as a financing agency for debt financed
projects. The sole purpose of the Redevelopment Agency is the elimination of blight through the process
of redevelopment in designated project areas within the boundaries of the City. The Salt Lake City
Council serves as the Board of Directors of both the Local Building Authority and the Redevelopment
Agency. There is a financial benefit (burden) and operational responsibility between the City and the
Local Building Authority and the Redevelopment Agency.
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June 30, 2021
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Discretely Presented Component Units
The discretely presented component units are the Salt Lake City Library and the Utah
Performing Arts Center (UPACA). The Library is legally separate from, but financially accountable to
the City, as the City can impose its will on the Library through the entire nine member Library Board
appointment as well as the budget and property tax rate setting process. The Library provides services to
residents rather than to the City and therefore meets the criteria of a discretely presented component unit.
It is not financially dependent upon another government organization and should not be presented in any
other governmental entity’s financial statements. The Salt Lake City Library is a governmental fund and
has separately issued financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2021, which are available at the
administrative offices of the Library.
Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) - In March 2013, Salt Lake City (City), the
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Salt Lake County (County), executed an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement to form and create a separate legal entity, the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency
(UPACA), that owns, operates, maintains and improves the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater
(Theater). This state-of-the-art Theater opened in October 2016, and provides an excellent venue for
Broadway shows, concerts and other entertainment events, as well as local performances and community
events.
UPACA provides services to residents rather than to the City and therefore meets the criteria of a
discretely presented component unit of the City. UPACA is reported as an Equity Interest in Joint
Venture in the RDA’s and County’s separately issued financial statements. UPACA has separately
issued audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The City and the RDA own 75% with the County having a 25% ownership in UPACA. UPACA
is governed by a board of trustees consisting of nine members. Board membership is comprised of three
representatives appointed by the County and six representatives appointed by the City and the RDA.
Each representative has one vote and each representative's term continues until a successor is appointed.
In March 2013, an Operating Agreement was entered into by UPACA, the Agency, the City and
the County assigning responsibility for the operation and management to the County Center for the Arts
(CFA) through December 31, 2041. CFA accounts for UPACA on a calendar year. Net operating
income is distributed annually to the partners in amounts outlined in organizational agreements after
required contributions to operating and capital reserve accounts. The County is responsible for any
operating deficits and the City and RDA are responsible for the bond debt.
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Joint Venture
The City is a fifty percent partner with Salt Lake County in two joint ventures. One is known as
the City/County Landfill. The purpose of this joint venture is to provide solid waste management and
disposal services (see note 17). The other joint venture is the Sugarhouse Park. This joint venture
provides open space for enjoyment and other leisure activities for residents of the City, the County and
non-resident guests.
Related Organizations
The City also has activities with three other related organizations, the Metropolitan Water
District, the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District.
City officials appoint members of these three boards, but the City’s accountability does not extend
beyond making the appointments.
Basis of Presentation - Government-wide and fund financial statements
Government-wide statements are comprised of the Statement of Net Position and the Statement
of Activities. They contain information on all of the activities of the primary government and its
component units except for fiduciary activities. Most effects of inter-fund activities have been
eliminated from these statements. The exceptions are (1) payments-in-lieu-of-taxes the General Fund
charges enterprise funds; (2) charges for water, sewer, storm-water and refuse that all customers pay to
these enterprise funds and (3) charges for centrally provided services of the General Fund that benefit
the receiving fund. Examples are payroll, purchasing, human resources and legal services. The
government-wide statements for the primary government are separated based on the predominance of
the type of revenues that support them. Governmental activities are normally supported by taxes and
intergovernmental revenues, while business-type activities receive a significant portion of revenues from
fees and charges for services. Certain entities that are legally separate, but financially accountable to the
primary government are reported separately on the government-wide statements. The City currently has
two of these entities, its discretely presented component units.
The statement of activities is presented to show the extent that program revenues of a given
activity support direct expenses. Direct expenses are those that can clearly be associated with a
particular activity or program. Program revenues are: (1) charges to customers or others who purchase,
use or directly benefit from the services or goods provided by a given activity or segment or (2) grants or
other contributions that are restricted to operating or capital needs of a specific activity or segment.
General revenues are those revenues like taxes and other items that are not properly reported as program
revenues.
Separate financial statements are included for governmental funds, proprietary funds and
fiduciary funds. Fiduciary funds, however, are not included in the totals for the government-wide
financial statements. Major individual governmental funds are reported in separate columns in the
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governmental funds statements, as are major individual proprietary funds in the proprietary funds
statements.
Measurement focus and basis of accounting
Measurement focus refers to the types of assets that appear on the statement of net position and
changes to those same assets that appear on the statement of changes in net position. The flow of
financial resources measurement focus shows current assets, liabilities and deferred inflows on the
statement of net position and changes to net position in the statement of changes in net position. The
flow of economic resources measurement focus shows total assets, deferred outflows, liabilities and
deferred inflows on the statement of net position and changes to net position on the statement of changes
in net position. Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures or expenses are recognized
in the accounts and reported in the financial statements.
Government-wide, proprietary and fiduciary fund statements use the economic resources
measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized in the accounting
period in which they are earned and expenses are recognized in the period incurred, regardless of the
timing of the related cash flows. Un-billed fees for proprietary funds are recorded as receivables at year
end. Property taxes are recorded as revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants and similar
other contributions are recognized as revenue as soon as the eligibility requirements of the provider have
been met.
The City’s major enterprise funds are: (1) The Department of Airports, (2) Water Utility Fund,
(3) Sewer Utility Fund, (4) Stormwater Utility of Salt Lake City and (5) The Redevelopment Agency
whose purpose is described previously in the section titled “Blended Component Units”. The Water
Utility collects or purchases fresh water, then treats it, and delivers the now potable water to nearly all
residents and businesses located in the City and many residents and businesses located geographically
outside the boundaries of the City. The Department of Airports operates the Salt Lake City International
Airport, Airport II and the Tooele Valley Airport, the latter two of which are located outside the
boundaries of The City. The Sewer Utility Fund provides treatment and disposition services for waste
water. The Stormwater Utility provides treatment and disposition services for storm runoff.
In addition to the major enterprise funds, The City also operates five non-major enterprise funds
and five internal service funds. The non-major enterprise funds are the Street Lighting Utility, Housing
and Loan, Golf, and Refuse Collection. The Street Lighting Utility provides general street lighting for
residents and commercial property owners. The Housing and Loan Fund provides loans to low and
moderate-income families and individuals as well as businesses. Resources for these loans are received
from a variety of sources including federal government, state government, financial institutions and
internally generated sources. The Housing and Loan Fund also services these same loans. The Golf Fund
operates all City-owned golf courses, while the Refuse Fund provides refuse collection and recycling
services for residences and businesses of the City. Internal service funds provide services to other
departments or agencies of the City on a cost reimbursement basis. The internal service funds are Fleet
Management, Information Management, Risk Management, Governmental Immunity and the Local
Building Authority. The Fleet Management fund owns and services all vehicles of the governmental
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funds and services vehicles owned by many of the enterprise funds. Information Management maintains
the infrastructure for the hard-wired telephone system, centralized computer services and the network of
personal computers. Risk Management provides centralized services for the employee benefits of health,
life, accident, dental, and long-term disability as well as unemployment, workers’ compensation and
property insurance needs. The Governmental Immunity Fund manages the City’s general liability
activities. The Local Building Authority’s purpose is discussed previously in the section titled “Blended
Component Units”.
The fiduciary fund is the Executive Deferred Compensation Fund. The City is the trustee for this
fund and manages it in accordance with provisions of the Utah State Money Management Act and the
City’s own ordinances, policies and procedures. In the past, city executives could elect to have some or
all of their deferred compensation contributed to this fund, but it is now closed to further contributions.
Proprietary funds separate operating and non-operating revenues and expenses. Operating
revenues and expenses normally arise from providing goods and services in connection with the fund’s
normal ongoing operations. The principal source of operating revenues for the proprietary funds and the
internal service funds are charges to customers for goods and services. Operating expenses include the
cost of sales and services, administrative overhead expenses and depreciation on capital assets. All other
revenues or expenses are recorded as non-operating.
Governmental fund statements use the current financial resources measurement focus and the
modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis, revenues are recognized when
they become measurable and available. "Measurable" means that amounts can be reasonably determined
within the current period. "Available" means that amounts are collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. As a practical matter, the City
uses two months as a cutoff for meeting the available criterion. Property taxes are considered
“measurable” when levied and available when collected and held by Salt Lake County (the County).
Any amounts not available are recorded as deferred inflow of resources. Franchise taxes are considered
"measurable" when collected and held by the utility company, and are recognized as revenue at that
time. Other revenues that are determined to be susceptible to accrual include grants-in-aid earned and
other intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, interest, assessments, inter-fund service charges,
permits, fines, forfeitures, parking ticket and meter fees, and sale of property. Property taxes and
assessments are recorded as receivables when levied or assessed; however, they are reported as deferred
outflow of resources until the "available" criterion has been met. Sales and use taxes collected by the
state and remitted to the City within the “available” time period are recognized as revenue. Revenues
collected in advance are recorded as advances and recognized in the period to which they apply.
Revenues that are determined to not be susceptible to accrual because they are either not
available soon enough to pay liabilities of the current period (two months) or are not objectively
measurable include licenses, contributions, and miscellaneous revenues. These revenues are recognized
when cash is received.
Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred,
except for long-term obligations (debt service payments, long term compensated absences and other
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post-employment benefits) and related interest which are recognized as expenditures when due.
Inventories of supplies are expended when purchased.
The City has three major governmental funds, the General Fund, the Capital Projects Fund and
the Other Improvements Debt Service Fund. The General Fund is the main operating fund. It accounts
for all financial resources of the general government, except for those required to be accounted for in
another fund. The Capital Projects Fund accounts for resources dedicated to the construction or
improvement of capital assets, which may take more than one budgetary cycle to complete. These
constructed or improved capital assets are for the benefit of any or all governmental funds. The Other
Projects Debt Service Fund accounts for all debt service activities except special improvement debt. In
addition to the listed major governmental funds, the City also has a total of ten non-major governmental
funds: (1) the Arts Council, (2) Downtown Economic Development, (3) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Operating, (4) Grants Operating, (5) Street Lighting, (6) Demolition, Weed &
Forfeiture, (7) Emergency 911 Dispatch, (8) Salt Lake City Donation and (9) Transportation Fund and
(10)Special Improvement Debt Service. In 2018 the State of Utah imposed a statewide .25% sales tax to
be used for transportation. The City created a new transportation special revenue fund to collect and
spend the sales tax to improve transportation within the City. The last one is a debt service fund while
the first nine are special revenue funds.
Budgets and budgetary accounting
Budgets are legally required for governmental funds. The City has a policy of budgeting for
proprietary funds. Annual budgets are prepared and adopted by the City Council on or before June 22
for the fiscal year commencing the following July 1, in accordance with Utah State law. The operating
budget includes proposed expenditures and the proposed sources of financing for such expenditures.
Prior to June 22, a public hearing is conducted to obtain taxpayer input. Budgets are adopted by
ordinance in total for each department. Expenditures cannot exceed appropriations at the department
level. For budgetary purposes, the City considers each enterprise fund to be a department. Management
can move budgeted amounts from one line item to another within a department or decrease
appropriations. The City Council can increase appropriations after holding a public hearing. During the
year ended June 30, 2021, the City Council passed several supplementary appropriations.
The General Fund budget is prepared using the modified accrual basis of accounting adjusted for
encumbrances and changes in compensated absences. Encumbrance accounting is used by the City to
assure effective budgetary control and accountability, and to comply with State law. However, only the
General Fund budget is prepared under the assumption that actual expenditures will be adjusted for
encumbrances. Unencumbered General Fund appropriations lapse at year end and encumbered amounts
carry over to the subsequent year. Generally accepted accounting principles require that open
encumbrances not be reported with expenditures. However, in the General Fund budget to actual
financial statement, the actual amounts are adjusted to include encumbrances. Compensated absences
are budgeted on a cash basis. Non-cash changes in the balances of compensated absences are therefore
eliminated for budgetary purposes. Capital lease purchases are budgeted in the year payments are due
rather than in the year purchased.
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Budgets for the Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds and the Capital Projects Fund are
also prepared using the modified accrual basis of accounting and are adopted on an annual basis. The
budget for the Community Development Operating, Grants Operating (special revenue funds), and the
Capital Projects Fund are prepared annually for a specific set of projects. The Debt Service Funds'
budgets are not prepared by project. By state law only budgets in the Capital Projects Fund do not lapse
at year-end. Therefore any remaining budget in the Grants Operating Fund and the Community
Development Operating Fund are re-appropriated by Council action in the following year. State law also
requires a budget comparison for all funds for which an annual budget is adopted. In these three funds,
the Council adopts the entire amount of the project, even though the project may not be completed in the
first year. As a result, the budget comparisons on an annual basis may show large amounts of
unexpended appropriations. Budgets for the Downtown Economic Development Fund, Street Lighting
Fund, Demolition, Weed Abatement & Forfeiture Fund, Emergency 911 Fund, Salt Lake City Donations
Fund and the Transportation Fund (special revenue funds) lapse at year end. Encumbrances are not
reported as expenditures, but where necessary, are re-appropriated in the ensuing year's budget.
Budgets for the proprietary funds are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for
depreciation, lease amortization, and the changes in compensated absences and other post-employment
benefits, which are not budgeted. Budgets are adopted for the entire amount of estimated proceeds from
the sale of property and equipment rather than on the gain or loss from the sale as is reported in the
financial statements. Budgets are also adopted for the entire amount of any debt issued to finance multi-
year acquisition and construction projects. Budget comparisons in the proprietary funds may therefore
show large amounts of unexpended appropriations for construction projects. These unexpended amounts
are re-appropriated the following year.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
The City complies with GASB Statement No. 72 Fair Value Measurement and Application. The
statement requires certain investments to be reported at fair value and the change in fair value to be
included in revenues or expenses. The City’s policy is to report all investments at fair value except for
money market investments and interest-earning investment contracts with a remaining maturity at time
of purchase of ninety days or less. These are reported at amortized cost. The City’s investment in the
State Treasurer’s Pool has a fair value equivalent to the value of the pool shares. This pool is
administered by the State of Utah and is regulated by the Money Management Council under provisions
of the Utah State Money Management Act. In all statements, the City considers all highly liquid
investments (including restricted assets) that mature within ninety days or less when purchased to be
cash equivalents.
Inventories of supplies
Inventories of supplies are valued at cost using the first-in/first-out method and consist of
expendable supplies and merchandise. The cost of such inventories is recorded as expenditures/expenses
when used (consumption method).
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Depreciable capital assets
Capital assets are valued at historical cost or estimated historical cost for assets where actual
historical cost was not available. Donated capital assets are valued at their acquisition costs. In the
event that donated capital assets are received under a service concession agreement those assets would
be recorded at acquisition value.
The City has a capitalization threshold of $100,000 for infrastructure in the public right of way
and $5,000 for all other assets. The City does not capitalize interest as part of construction in process.
Depreciation of capital assets is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated
useful lives:
Buildings 35-60 years
Building improvements 5-40 years
Improvements other than buildings 25-35 years
Machinery and equipment, including leased
property under capital leases 3-20 years
Infrastructure in public way; Roads, signals, lights
and bridges 20-50 years
Water and sewer lines 13-100 years
Construction in Progress is not depreciated until the
asset is placed into service
Bond Premiums and Discounts
Amortization of bond premiums or discounts are computed on the effective interest or straight-
line method over the life of the related bonds. When the straight-line method is used, it approximates the
effective interest method. Bond issue costs are expensed in the period in which the debt is incurred.
Property taxes
Ad valorem (based on value) property taxes constitute a major source of General Fund revenue.
Taxes are levied through the passage of an ordinance in June of each year. The levy is applicable to only
one year. All taxable property is required to be assessed and taxed at a uniform and equal rate on the
basis of its fair market value. The State Tax Commission is required to assess certain statutorily
specified types of property including public utilities and mining property. The county assessor is
required to assess all other taxable property, and both entities are required to assess the respective types
of property as of January 1, the assessment date. The County is then required to complete the tax rolls by
May 15. By July 21, the county treasurer is to mail assessed value and tax notices to property owners.
Then a taxpayer may petition the county board of equalization between August 1 and August 15 for a
revision of the assessed value. Approved changes in assessed value are made by the county auditor by
November 1 and on this same date the auditor is to deliver the completed assessment rolls to the county
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treasurer. Tax notices are mailed with a due date of November 30, and delinquent taxes are subject to a
penalty. Unless the delinquent taxes and penalties are paid before January 15, a lien is attached to the
property, and the amount of taxes and penalties bear interest from January 1 until paid. If after five years
delinquent taxes have not been paid, the County sells the property at a tax sale. Tax collections are
remitted to the City from the County on a monthly basis.
GASB Statement No. 33, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions,
defines a non-exchange transaction as one in which “a government either gives value to another party
without directly receiving equal value in exchange or receives value from another party without directly
giving equal value in exchange.” For property taxes, at January 1 of each year (the assessment date), the
City has the legal right to collect the taxes, and in accordance with the provisions of the statement, has
recorded a receivable and a corresponding deferred inflow of resources for the assessed amount of those
property taxes as of January 1, 2021.
Interfund transactions
In the normal course of its operations, the City has various transactions between funds. Various
City funds provide a number of services such as administrative, fleet maintenance, and information
processing to certain other City funds. Charges are treated as revenues in the fund providing the service
and as operating expenses in the fund receiving the service (see note 9). Transfers are recognized as
transfers in and out, respectively, by the funds receiving and providing the transfer. Short-term payables
are shown as due to/from other funds. Long-term payables are shown as advances to/from other funds.
Long-term liabilities
Long-term liabilities that will be financed from governmental funds are accounted for in the
governmental activities portion of the government-wide statements, while those of proprietary funds are
accounted for in their respective fund.
Pensions
The City complies with GASB Statement 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions
which measures the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the
Utah Retirement Systems Pension Plan (URS). Additions to/deductions from the URS’s fiduciary net
position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by URS. For this purpose, benefit
payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in
accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.
Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statements of financial position will sometimes report a separate section
for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial element, deferred outflows of resources,
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represents a consumption of fund balance/net position that applies to a future period(s) and so will not be
recognized as an outflow of resources (expenditure/expense) until then. The business type fund
statements and government wide statements of net position report deferred outflow on the refunding of
debt, unrecognized items not yet charged to pension expense and contributions from the employer after
the measurement date but before the end of the employer's reporting period.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate
section for deferred inflow of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of
resources, represents an acquisition of fund balance/net position that applies to a future period(s) and so
will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenues) until that time. The government has items
which qualify for reporting in this category. The governmental funds report unavailable revenue from
property taxes and unavailable grant revenue. The government wide statement of net position reports
unavailable revenue from property taxes and unearned annuity interest. These amounts are deferred and
recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts become available. The government
wide statement of net position also includes the unamortized portion of the net difference between
projected and actual earnings on pension plan investments and other unrecognized items not yet charged
to pension expense.
Fund Balance
When both restricted and non-restricted fund balance is available for expenditure appropriation,
the City’s policy is to use restricted fund balance first. When committed, assigned or unassigned fund
balance is available to use for expenditure appropriation, the City’s policy is to use committed first,
assigned second and then unassigned fund balance.
Fund balance commitments would be made by the City’s legislative body, the City Council by
ordinance in formal action in a public meeting. Fund balance assignments are made possible by the City
Council by legally approving budgets in the governmental funds. For the General Fund, any year-end
outstanding encumbrance that has been created by a City official with signatory authority and is within
the budget constraints set by the Council is an assignment of fund balance. For other governmental funds
any fund balance that is not restricted is assigned to the same purpose as it was originally appropriated
by the City Council.
Net Position
The City’s net position is classified as follows: (1) Net investment in capital assets consists of the
total investment in capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and reduced by the outstanding debt
obligations related to those assets. To the extent debt has been incurred, but not yet expended for capital
assets, such amounts are not included as a component of net investment in capital assets; (2) Restricted
for capital projects are amounts that are restricted by debt covenants to be expended for capital assets;
(3) Restricted for debt service consists of that portion of net position that is restricted by debt covenants
for debt service; (4) Unrestricted net position consists of everything else that does not meet the criteria
above.
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Land and buildings held for resale
The cost of land and buildings held for resale in the Housing and Loan Fund and Redevelopment
Agency (enterprise funds) are capitalized until the related property is subsequently sold. Land and
buildings held for resale are carried at the lower of cost, market, or committed sales price. Costs of
buildings and improvements that management determines are not recoverable are expensed. Gains and
losses on dispositions of land and buildings held for resale are included in the operating statement.
Use of Estimates in Preparing Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires the management of the City to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Estimate use also requires the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
Total columns
The total columns shown on the accompanying fund financial statements are mathematical totals
only and do not eliminate inter-fund transactions or include other entries required to present
consolidated financial statements. The government-wide financial statements do, however, eliminate
most inter-fund transactions and the double counting of revenues and expenses. They are therefore much
closer to the consolidated financial statements presented in private sector accounting.
2.Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
The City maintains a cash pool and an investment pool that are available for use by all funds.
Each fund type's portion of these pools is included in the combined balance sheet as "Cash and cash
equivalents" and "Investments". Also included are investments separately held by several of the City's
funds.
It is the policy of Salt Lake City Corporation to invest public funds in accordance with the
principles of sound treasury management and in compliance with state and local laws, regulations, and
other policies governing the investment of public funds, specifically, according to the terms and
conditions of the Utah State Money Management Act of 1974 and Rules of the State Money
Management Council as currently amended (the “Act”), and the City’s own written investment policy.
Public treasurers may use investment advisers to conduct investment transactions on behalf of
public treasurers as permitted by statue, Rules of the Money Management Council and local ordinance
or policy. Investment advisers must be certified by the Director of the Utah State Division of Securities
of the Department of Commerce (the “Director”) and meet the requirements of the Utah Money
Management Act (Rule 15 of the State Money Management Council). Broker/dealers and agents who
desire to become certified dealers must be certified by the Director and meet the requirements of the
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Utah Money Management Act (Rule 16 of the State Money Management Council). Only Qualified
Depositories as certified by Utah’s Commissioner of Financial Institutions are eligible to receive and
hold deposits of public funds (Rule 12 of the State Money Management Council). The Utah Money
Management Council issues a quarterly list of certified investment advisers, certified dealers, and
qualified depositories authorized by state statute to conduct transactions with public treasurers.
Transactions involving authorized deposits or investments of public funds may be conducted only
through issuers of securities authorized by Section 51-7-11(3), qualified depositories included in the
current state list and certified dealers included in the current state list. All securities purchased through a
certified investment adviser or certified dealer are required to be delivered to the custody of the City
Treasurer or to the City’s safekeeping bank or trust company.
The City may place public money in investments/deposits authorized by the Money Management
Act (U.C.A. 51-7-11). The Treasurer shall ensure that all purchases and sales of securities are settled
within 15 days of the trade date for outstanding issues, and 30 days on new issues. In general these
investments can be any of the following subject to restrictions specified in the Act: (1) Obligations of the
U.S. Treasury and most Government-Sponsored Agencies; (2) Commercial paper that is classified as
“first tier” by two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, one of which must be Moody’s
Investors Service or Standard & Poor’s; (3) Bankers’ Acceptances; (4) Publicly traded fixed rate
corporate obligations rated “A” or higher, or the equivalent of “A” or higher, by two nationally
recognized statistical rating organizations; (5) Certain variable rate securities and deposits with the same
rating requirements as the fixed rate corporate obligations; (6) Utah State Public Treasurer’s Investment
Pool; (7) Certain fixed rate negotiable deposits with a qualified depository or through a certified dealer;
(8) Qualifying repurchase agreements.
The City did not enter into any reverse repurchase agreements during the year ended June 30, 2021.
City policy provides that not more than 25% of total City funds or 25% of the qualified
depository's allotment, whichever is less, can be invested in any one qualified depository. Not more than
20% of total City funds may be invested in any one certified out-of-state depository institution.
However, there shall be no limitation placed on the amount invested with the Public Treasurers’
Investment Fund (State Treasurer’s Pool) and other money market mutual funds, provided that the
overall standards of investments achieve the City’s policy objectives.
The City's deposits are insured up to $250,000 per account by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation. Deposits above the $250,000 per account are exposed to custodial credit risk. Custodial
credit risk for deposits is the risk that in the event of a bank failure, the City’s deposits may not be
recovered. The bank balance of the Primary Government’s deposits totaled $12,847,356. Of this amount,
$916,808 was insured and the remaining $11,930,548 was uninsured and uncollateralized. The bank
balance of the Library component unit totaled $102,424. Of this amount, $102,424 was insured. The
City has no formal policy regarding deposit credit risk.
Investments - The City Treasurer may take physical delivery of securities or may use a qualified
depository bank for safekeeping securities. An account with a money center bank may be maintained for
the purpose of settling investment transactions, safekeeping and collecting those investments. A
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safekeeping receipt issued by a qualified depository supports repurchase agreements with qualified
depositories; otherwise, the securities are held in the custody of the City Treasurer or the City's
safekeeping bank or trust company. Online access to accounts and monthly statements support
investments in the State Treasurer’s Pool. All funds pledged or otherwise dedicated to the payment of
interest and principal of bonds issued by the City are invested in accordance with the terms and
borrowing instruments applicable to such bonds. City policy also provides that the remaining term to
maturity of an investment may not exceed the period of availability of the funds invested. The
investment of City funds cannot be of a speculative nature.
Custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of a failure of the counter party,
the City will not be able to recover the value of the investment or collateral securities that are in the
possession of an outside party. Of the total $1,085,137,835 invested by the City, $37,903,074 was
exposed to custodial credit risk. The entire amount exposed was held in the City’s name by the
counterparty.
Investment interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates of debt investments will
adversely affect the fair value of an investment. The City currently has no policy regarding investment
interest rate risk. The table below shows the maturities of the City’s investments.
Fair Investments maturities (in years)
Primary government:
Value Less than 1 1 - 5 6 - 10 More than 10
Debt Securities
U.S. Agency Notes $ 132,862,810 $ 44,402,388 $ 88,460,422 $ — $ —
Corporate notes 62,996,980 27,026,415 35,970,565 — —
Money market mutual funds 37,903,074 37,903,074 — — —
Municipal Bonds — — — — —
233,762,864 $ 109,331,877 $ 124,430,987 $ — $ —
Other investments
Investment in State Treasurer's Pool 851,374,971
Total investments, primary government $ 1,085,137,835
Component units:
Other investments
Annuity 49,024
Investment in State Treasurer's Pool 17,256,996
Total investments, component units $17,306,020
Investment credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its
obligations. Salt Lake City’s policy is to follow the previously described Utah Money Management Act to reduce
exposure to investment credit risk.
The Library Component unit has funds invested in the Utah State Treasurer's pool.
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The city measures and records its investment using fair value measurement guidelines established by
generally accepted accounting principles. These guidelines recognize a three tiered fair value hierarchy, as
follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices for identical investment in active markets.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted market prices.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs
The securities classified as Level 1 are valued as stated above. Money markets funds classified as level 2
use published fair value per share (unit) for each share and State Treasurer's Pool funds use the application of the
June 30, 2021 fair value as calculated by the Utah State Treasurer, to the City's average daily balance in the Fund.
The City currently has no assets that qualify for Level 3 investments. The following table illustrates the
investments by the appropriate levels.
Fair Value Fair Value Measurement Using
6/30/2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Primary government:
U.S. Agency Notes $ 132,862,810 $ 132,862,810 $ — $ —
Corporate notes 62,996,980 62,996,980 — —
Money market mutual funds 37,903,074 — 37,903,074 —
Investment in State Treasurer's Pool 851,374,971 — 851,374,971 —
$ 1,085,137,835 $ 195,859,790 $ 889,278,045 $ —
Component units:
Other investments
Annuity 49,024 — 49,024 —
Investment in State Treasurer's Pool 17,256,996 — 17,256,996 —
Total investments, component units $ 17,306,020 $ — $ 17,306,020 $ —
At June 30, 2021, the City's investments had the following quality ratings:
Fair Quality Ratings
Primary government:
Value AAAm Am A1m Unrated
Debt Securities
U.S. Agency Notes $ 132,862,810 $ 132,862,810 $ — $ — $ —
Corporate Notes 62,996,980 62,996,980 — — —
Money market mutual funds 37,903,074 37,903,074 — — —
Investment in State Treasurer's Pool 851,374,971 — — — 851,374,971
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The following is a summary of restricted and unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and investments
at June 30, 2021.
Primary
Government
Component Unit
Library
Component Unit
Utah Performing
Arts Center Agency
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents $ 618,795,571 $ 1,885,507 $ 5,536,136
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 360,214,521 — —
Unrestricted investments 50,014,413 17,356,375 —
Restricted investments 69,669,193 — —
Total $ 1,098,693,698 $ 19,241,882 $ 5,536,136
At June 30, 2021, the balances by type were as follows:
Deposits (book balance)$ 13,514,080 $ 1,932,431 $ —
Investments 1,085,137,835 17,307,351 5,536,136
Cash on hand 41,783 2,100 —
Total $ 1,098,693,698 $ 19,241,882 $ 5,536,136
Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of a government’s
investment in a single issuer. Salt Lake City’s policy is to follow the Rules of the Money Management
Council. Rule 17 of the Money Management Council limits investments in a single issuer of commercial
paper and corporate obligations to between 5% and 10% depending upon the total dollar amount held in
the portfolio. The City had no debt securities investments as of June 30, 2021 with more than 5% of total
investments.
Included in both deposits and investments are cash equivalents with an original maturity of
ninety days or less. For statement of cash flows and balance sheet purposes, only those items with
maturities of ninety days or less when purchased are considered cash and cash equivalents.
3.Loans Receivable
The Housing and Loan Fund (an enterprise fund) provides loans to residents for improvements in
existing housing within designated project areas. It also provides mortgage loans to residents within the
same designated project areas. Some loans are payable in monthly installments, others are due on sale or
transfer of ownership of the related property, and other loan payments are deferred. These loans have
interest rates ranging from 0% to 7% and are collateralized by property or a letter of credit. Housing
loans receivable as of June 30, 2021 were $52,202,567, net of $3,801,000 estimated as uncollectible.
The Redevelopment Agency (RDA - an enterprise fund) provides housing loans to homeowners
and construction loans to contractors within a designated area of the City. These loans total $27,077,890
at June 30, 2021, are payable in monthly installments, bear interest from 0% to 7.0% and are
collateralized by property, letters of credit or restricted cash accounts.
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4.Restricted Assets
The bond resolutions require all bond proceeds and revenue earned on bond proceeds to be
restricted to the payment of bond construction projects specified within the resolutions, the payment of
bond principal and interest, and the renewal and replacement of specified property and equipment.
Certain Water Utility certificates of deposit are also restricted for consumer deposits and for
contributions for reservoir and supply line construction.
Restricted assets in the Department of Airports (an enterprise fund) are restricted for construction
projects at the Airport under the Passenger Facilities Charges (PFC) Program agreement.
Restricted assets in the Redevelopment Agency (an enterprise fund) are restricted by provision of
bond resolutions.
Restricted assets in the Demolition, Weed and Forfeiture special revenue fund are restricted
while awaiting the adjudication of Police Department asset seizures related to criminal cases.
Restricted assets in the Capital Projects Fund are restricted debt proceeds to be used for capital
construction.
Restricted assets in the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utilities (enterprise funds) are restricted
by: Bond resolution or contractual agreement for debt service or completion of debt funded capital
construction; Bond resolution for renewal and replacement; Customer deposit agreements; and the Utah
Impact Fee Act.
Restricted assets in the Fleet Management internal service fund are assets held by a trustee and
are restricted for the purchase of capital equipment funded by debt proceeds.
Restricted assets in the Local Building Authority internal service fund are assets held by a trustee
and are restricted for capital construction funded by bond proceeds.
Restricted assets in the Other Improvement debt service funds are restricted for debt service.
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5.Capital Assets
The following table and the one on the following page summarize the changes in capital assets
for governmental and business-type activities during the year ended June 30, 2021:
Beginning
Balance Increases Decreases
Ending
Balance
Primary Government
Governmental activities:
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land $ 213,141,701 $ 1,937,028 $ (99,526) $ 214,979,203
Construction in progress 13,156,742 13,197,091 (10,468,621) 15,885,212
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 226,298,443 15,134,119 (10,568,147) 230,864,415
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings 421,593,611 970,060 (430,584) 422,133,087
Improvements other than buildings 114,148,172 2,155,728 — 116,303,900
Machinery and equipment 144,054,928 9,028,499 (5,112,671) 147,970,756
Infrastructure 334,200,249 18,953,593 (4,229,952) 348,923,890
Total capital assets being depreciated 1,013,996,960 31,107,880 (9,773,207) 1,035,331,633
Less accumulated depreciation:
Buildings 119,663,779 9,381,500 (338,969) 128,706,310
Improvements other than buildings 34,501,785 4,894,021 — 39,395,806
Machinery and equipment 99,683,051 11,805,108 (4,590,056) 106,898,103
Infrastructure 146,589,591 10,097,848 (4,229,953) 152,457,486
Total accumulated depreciation 400,438,205 36,178,477 (9,158,978) 427,457,704
Total capital assets, being depreciated net 613,558,755 (5,070,597) (614,229) 607,873,929
Governmental activities capital assets, net $ 839,857,198 $ 10,063,522 $ (11,182,376) $ 838,738,344
Business-type activities
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land $ 206,082,122 $ 1,443,354 $ (149,743) $ 207,375,733
Construction in progress 2,596,839,398 625,248,753 (2,625,856,200) 596,231,951
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 2,802,921,520 626,692,107 (2,626,005,943) 803,607,684
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings 703,529,741 1,755,089,401 (235,127,628) 2,223,491,514
Improvements other than buildings 1,703,881,862 656,461,376 (85,489,072) 2,274,854,166
Machinery and equipment 271,074,277 240,992,530 (69,112,913) 442,953,894
Total capital assets being depreciated 2,678,485,880 2,652,543,307 (389,729,613) 4,941,299,574
Less accumulated depreciation:
Buildings 411,545,240 45,280,587 (230,757,375) 226,068,452
Improvements other than buildings 886,528,313 61,854,038 (79,315,153) 869,067,198
Machinery and equipment 206,090,974 18,631,747 (64,025,031) 160,697,689
Total accumulated depreciation 1,504,164,527 125,766,372 (374,097,559) 1,255,833,340
Total capital assets, being depreciated net 1,174,321,353 2,526,776,935 (15,632,054) 3,685,466,234
Business-type activities capital assets, net $ 3,977,242,873 $ 3,153,469,042 $ (2,641,637,997) $ 4,489,073,918
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Depreciation expense for the year ended June 30, 2021 for governmental and business type
activities is shown in the table below.
Depreciation
Governmental activities:
Expense
General Government $ 12,026,462
City Council 2,000
Mayor 1,505
City Attorney 6,599
Finance 2,505,092
Human Resources 17,601
Fire 577,580
Combined Emergency Services 82,995
Police 453,650
Community and Economic Development 42,075
Public Services 985,171
Infrastructure Depreciation 10,097,850
Capital assets held by the government's internal service funds are
charged to the various functions based on their usage of the assets 9,379,898
Total depreciation expense - governmental activities $ 36,178,477
Business-type activities:
Airport Authority $ 100,891,000
Water 9,415,356
Sewer 7,934,124
Storm water 2,971,839
Redevelopment Agency 666,847
Other Activities 3,887,206
Total depreciation expense - business-type activities 125,766,372
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Capital asset information for the City’s component unit, the Salt Lake City Library is as follows:
Component Unit - Library
Beginning Ending
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Balance Increases Decreases Transfers Balance
Land $ 126,107 $ — $ — $ — $ 126,107
Construction in progress 3,718,082 51,587 — (3,704,582) 65,087
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 3,844,189 51,587 — (3,704,582) 191,194
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings 9,062,363 5,107,906 (187,272) — 13,982,997
Improvements other than buildings 1,624,676 61,921 (45,701) — 1,640,896
Circulating collections 10,036,107 895,092 (2,195,134) — 8,736,065
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 6,476,167 1,517,204 (197,764) — 7,795,607
Website development 26,500 — 12,500 — 39,000
Total capital assets being depreciated 27,225,813 7,582,123 (2,613,371) — 32,194,565
Less accumulated depreciation:
Buildings (7,049,219) (495,166) 187,272 — (7,357,113)
Improvements other than buildings (347,385) (122,691) 45,701 — (424,375)
Circulating collections (6,246,438) (1,368,467) 2,195,134 — (5,419,771)
Furniture, fixtures and equipment (4,868,789) (436,626) 177,956 — (5,127,459)
Website development (18,250) (2,000) 12,500 — (7,750)
Total accumulated depreciation (18,530,081) (2,424,950) 2,618,563 — (18,336,468)
Total capital assets, being depreciated net 8,695,732 5,157,173 5,192 — 13,858,097
Component unit capital assets, net $ 12,539,921 $ 5,208,760 $ 5,192 $ (3,704,582) $ 14,049,291
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Capital asset information for the City’s component unit, Utah Performing Arts Center Agency is as
follows:
Component Unit - Utah Performing Arts Center Agency
Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Balance
Capital assets being depreciated:
Improvements other than buildings $ 172,084 $ 30,685 $ — $ 202,769
Leased equipment 195,395 — — 195,395
Buildings 130,455,640 152,524 — 130,608,164
Machinery and equipment 392,938 31,795 — 424,733
Total capital assets being depreciated 131,216,057 215,004 — 131,431,061
Less accumulated depreciation:
Improvements other than buildings 49,122 16,374 — 65,496
Leased equipment — 13,957 — 13,957
Buildings 8,181,341 2,601,917 — 10,783,258
Machinery and equipment 191,412 74,077 — 265,489
Total accumulated depreciation 8,421,875 2,706,325 — 11,128,200
Total capital assets, being depreciated net $ 122,794,182 $ (2,491,321) $ — $ 120,302,861
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6.Long-term Obligations
Changes in long-term obligations
Revenue bonds and other long-term liabilities directly related to and intended to be paid from
proprietary funds are included in the accounts of such funds. All other long-term obligations of the City
are accounted for in the Governmental Activities of the government-wide statements. The table below
summarizes changes in long-term obligations for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Amount of Balance Balance
Original Issue June 30,June 30,Due Within
(bonds only)2020 Additions Retirements 2021 One Year
Governmental Activities
General obligation bonds - 2010B 100,000,000 59,280,000 — 4,630,000 54,650,000 4,765,000
General obligation bonds - 2013A 6,395,000 2,755,000 — 640,000 2,115,000 675,000
General obligation bonds - 2015A 14,615,000 8,835,000 — 1,010,000 7,825,000 1,030,000
General obligation bonds - 2015B 4,095,000 1,100,000 — 470,000 630,000 310,000
General obligation bonds - 2017B 12,920,000 12,920,000 — 1,045,000 11,875,000 1,100,000
General obligation bonds - 2019A 17,540,000 12,360,000 — 415,000 11,945,000 440,000
General obligation bonds - 2019B 5,300,000 4,795,000 — 440,000 4,355,000 455,000
General obligation bonds - 2020 17,745,000 — 17,745,000 4,615,000 13,130,000 455,000
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2012A 15,855,000 11,485,000 — 640,000 10,845,000 680,000
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2013B 7,315,000 5,775,000 — 305,000 5,470,000 320,000
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2014A 26,840,000 5,305,000 — 5,305,000 — —
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2014B 10,935,000 8,885,000 — 455,000 8,430,000 475,000
Motor fuel revenue bonds - 2014 8,800,000 3,720,000 — 900,000 2,820,000 920,000
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2016A 21,715,000 19,850,000 — 1,940,000 17,910,000 1,990,000
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2019A 2,620,000 2,620,000 — 525,000 2,095,000 540,000
Sales tax revenue bonds - 2019B 58,540,000 58,205,000 — 465,000 57,740,000 470,000
Governmental bank notes
Chase — 1,157,711 — 280,971 876,740 230,176
Siemens — 7,105,660 — 723,173 6,382,486 725,860
General compensated absences — 20,436,572 20,931,020 19,414,743 21,952,849 2,705,850
Internal Service Fund Debt:
Lease revenue bonds - 2013A 7,180,000 5,800,000 — 295,000 5,505,000 305,000
Lease revenue bonds - 2014A 7,095,000 5,810,000 — 280,000 5,530,000 295,000
Lease revenue bonds - 2016A 6,755,000 6,015,000 — 260,000 5,755,000 265,000
Lease revenue bonds - 2017A 8,115,000 7,840,000 — 285,000 7,555,000 295,000
ISF bank notes
Key Bank — 2,363,897 — 661,882 1,702,015 661,990
Chase — 12,883,480 1,027,309 3,359,335 10,551,454 2,189,548
ISF compensated absences 1,624,304 1,807,141 1,543,089 1,888,356 426,176
Governmental premiums/discounts — 10,577,589 2,709,886 2,030,887 11,256,588 —
Total Governmental long-term debt $ 299,504,214 $ 44,220,356 $ 52,934,080 $ 290,790,488 $ 22,724,600
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Amount of Balance Balance
Original Issue June 30,June 30,Due Within
(bonds only)2020 Additions Retirements 2021 One Year
Business-type Activities
Sewer 2009 Series $ 6,300,000 $ 3,465,000 $ — $ 315,000 $ 3,150,000 $ 315,000
Sewer 2010 Series 12,000,000 7,110,000 — 565,000 6,545,000 580,000
Storm 2011 Series 8,000,000 3,805,000 — 505,000 3,300,000 520,000
Sewer and Storm 2012 Series 28,565,000 11,155,000 — 2,290,000 8,865,000 2,330,000
Sewer and Storm 2017 Series 72,185,000 69,705,000 — 3,560,000 66,145,000 3,710,000
Water 2020 Series 157,390,000 — 157,390,000 — 157,390,000 —
Water Note 8,500,000 2,125,000 — 2,125,000 — —
Redevelopment Agency 2013A tax increment 64,730,000 10,830,000 — 3,460,000 7,370,000 3,605,000
Redevelopment Agency 2015A tax increment 12,215,000 11,910,000 — 675,000 11,235,000 1,160,000
Redevelopment Agency 2019 tax increment 44,640,000 44,135,000 — 790,000 43,345,000 805,000
Airport 2017A 826,210,000 826,210,000 — — 826,210,000 1,105,000
Airport 2017B 173,790,000 173,790,000 — — 173,790,000 35,000
Airport 2018A-2018B 850,550,000 850,550,000 — — 850,550,000 —
Airport - Line of credit 267,600,000 — 267,600,000 — 267,600,000 267,600,000
Enterprise bank notes
Chase 4,637,092 — 1,850,728 2,786,364 1,594,312
Siemens 5,784,075 — 307,792 5,476,283 332,379
Yamaha 112,160 — 74,870 37,290 18,290
Loan financing notes 6,001,531 — 963,546 5,037,985 868,673
Enterprise compensated absences 9,950,464 10,654,328 9,452,941 11,151,851 2,643,551
RDA premiums/discounts (38,001) — (3,455) (34,546) —
Airport premiums/discounts 189,513,735 — 7,818,885 181,694,850 —
Utilities premiums/discounts 7,809,082 40,810,454 1,909,467 46,710,069 —
Total Business-type long-term debt $ 2,238,560,138 $ 476,454,782 $ 36,659,775 $ 2,678,355,146 $ 287,222,205
Total long-term debt 2,538,064,352 520,675,138 89,593,855 2,969,145,634 309,946,805
Library compensation liability $ 731,748 $ 914,908 $ 773,756 $ 872,900 $ —
Total component unit long-term debt $ 731,748 $ 914,908 $ 773,756 $ 872,900 $ —
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The annual debt requirements to maturity, including principal and interest, as of June 30, 2021
are listed in the tables below for debt with regularly scheduled payments:
Year Revenue Bonds General Obligation Bonds
Ending Governmental Activities Business Activities Governmental Activities
June 30 Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2022 $ 5,395,000 $ 3,267,485 $ 14,165,000 98,413,681 $ 9,230,000 $ 3,767,789
2023 5,285,000 3,100,311 33,875,000 97,466,165 9,560,000 3,443,662
2024 5,485,000 2,912,677 38,050,000 95,885,707 9,580,000 3,105,145
2025 4,690,000 2,746,286 30,720,000 94,522,315 9,115,000 2,795,242
2026 4,850,000 2,599,918 46,535,000 92,922,826 9,445,000 2,466,935
2027-2031 20,430,000 10,457,067 310,180,000 427,947,389 45,720,000 7,048,106
2032-2036 43,010,000 6,186,879 361,845,000 350,790,080 7,670,000 1,886,050
2037-2041 16,165,000 755,957 436,895,000 256,516,250 6,205,000 485,800
2042-2046 — — 549,600,000 142,241,375 — —
2047-2051 — — 336,030,000 19,568,500 — —
Subtotal 105,310,000 32,026,580 2,157,895,000 1,676,274,287 106,525,000 24,998,730
Less discount and
deferred (gain) loss (2,463,881) — (223,036,727) — (8,792,706) —
Net debt $ 107,773,881 $ 32,026,580 $ 2,380,931,727 $ 1,676,274,287 $ 115,317,706 $ 24,998,730
Year Special Assessment Bonds Other Debt
Ending Governmental Activities Governmental Activities Business Activities
June 30 Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2022 $ — $ — $ 956,036 $ 193,251 $ 868,673 $ 173,258
2023 — — 928,597 166,627 714,897 138,037
2024 — — 970,106 139,544 689,207 108,043
2025 — — 1,010,922 111,166 714,935 77,329
2026 — — 931,858 81,516 61,754 59,576
2027-2031 — — 2,461,707 109,276 337,452 269,196
2032-2036 — — — — 390,937 215,711
2037-2041 — — — — 453,214 153,435
2042-2046 — — — — 525,788 80,860
2047-2051 — — — — 281,130 11,158
Total — — $ 7,259,226 $ 801,381 $ 5,037,986 $ 1,286,603
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Compensation Liabilities (Compensated Absences)
Vacation leave, compensatory leave, and the portion of sick leave that will eventually be paid are
recognized as liabilities as they are earned. In the event of termination or retirement, an employee is
reimbursed for unused accumulated vacation. Employees participating in Plan A are reimbursed for 25
percent of unused accumulated sick leave upon retirement, or 50 percent if the funds remain with the
city to be used for retiree health insurance premium, while those employees participating in Plan B are
reimbursed for 50 percent of the earned balance of personal leave upon separation or retirement. Upon
retirement any unused severance account balance is reimbursed at 100 percent. The liability for
accumulated compensated absences at June 30, 2021 is reported in the individual funds except for the
long term portion relating to the governmental funds, which is recorded in the Governmental Activities
column of the Government-wide Statements. Compensated absence liabilities in the enterprise and
internal service funds have traditionally been liquidated by the specific enterprise or internal service
fund to which the employee’s salary is charged. Compensated absences are reported in the governmental
funds for unpaid balances of reimbursable unused leave for employees that terminated during the current
fiscal year. For governmental funds, any compensated absence liability has typically been liquidated by
the General Fund.
GASB Statement No 88 - Certain Disclosure Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and
Direct Placements
To comply with GASB Statement No 88 “Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct
Borrowings and Direct Placements, the city has identified bonds that have been directly placed. Also,
included in the notes is a section describing direct borrowings by the City. The detail for each direct
borrowing lender is also included in the debt tables within this note.
General Obligation Bonds
On November 18, 2010 the City issued General Obligation Bonds Series 2010B (Series 2010B)
in the amount of $100,000,000. The City incurred $160,680 issuance costs, resulting in net proceeds of
$99,839,320. The bonds carry an interest rate of 3.02 percent, and were issued to finish the
$125,000,000 Public Safety Building and Command Center construction. The remaining balance of the
2010B bonds at June 30, 2021 was $54,650,000. This bond was a direct placement.
On March 27, 2013 the City issued General Obligation Series 2013A (Series 2013A) at the par
amount of $6,395,000. The bonds were issued with a premium of $622,808 and incurred issuance costs
in the amount of $67,650, resulting in net proceeds of $6,950,158. The bonds were issued to defease the
par amount of the General Obligation Bonds of Series 2004A due to mature from June 15, 2015 to June
15, 2024 in the total amount of $6,635,000. The net proceeds, along with other available funds were
deposited in an irrevocable escrow account with an escrow agent to provide for all future debt service
payments on the affected 2004A bonds. As a result, $6,635,000 is considered to be defeased and the
liability for those bonds was removed from the balance sheet. The advance refunding resulted in a
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difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the old debt of $313,501.
While incurring a deferred loss for accounting and reporting purposes, the City realized an economic
gain of $1,788,882. The outstanding balance of the 2013A bonds at June 30, 2021 was $2,115,000.
On February 24, 2015, the City issued Federally Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2015A at the par amount of $14,615,000. The City incurred a total of $120,808 in issuance costs,
resulting in net proceeds of $14,494,192. The bonds carry coupon rates of .45 percent to 3.322 percent
and have final maturity date in fiscal year 2028. The bonds were issued to defease the par amount of the
General Obligation Bonds Series 2013B due to mature on June 15, 2028 in the amount of $14,423,000.
As a result, $14,423,000 is considered to be defeased and the liability for those bonds was removed from
the balance sheet. The 2015A Bonds maturing on or after June 15, 2025 are subject to redemption prior
to maturity, at the election of the City, on December 15, 2024, and on any date thereafter, in whole or in
part, from such maturities or parts thereof as will be selected by the City, at a redemption price equal to
100 percent of the principal amount of the 2015A Bonds to be redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to
the date fixed for redemption. While incurring a deferred gain of $71,191 for accounting and reporting
purposes, the City realized an economic loss of $150,726. The remaining balance of the defeased bonds
at June 30, 2021 was $7,825,000.
On February 24, 2015, the City issued General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015B at the
par amount of $4,095,000. The bonds were issued with a premium of $133,539 and incurred a total of
$32,818 in issuance costs. With transfers of $40,207 from Prior Issue Debt Service Funds, the resulting
net proceeds were $4,235,928. The bonds carry coupon rates of 1.5 percent to 4.0 percent and have final
maturity date in fiscal year 2023. The bonds were issued to defease the par amount of the General
Obligation Bonds Series 2009A, 2011 and 2013C due to mature on June 15, 2019, 2021 and 2023
respectively, and in the amounts of $370,000, $1,120,000 and $2,723,000 respectively. As a result,
$4,213,000 is considered to be defeased and the liability for those bonds was removed from the balance
sheet. The 2015B Bonds are not subject to optional redemption prior to maturity. For accounting and
reporting purposes the City incurred a deferred loss of $17,278 while recognizing an economic gain of
$320,502. The outstanding balance of the 2015B bonds at June 30, 2021 was $630,000.
On October 25, 2017, the City issued General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2017B at a par
amount of $12,920,000. The bonds carry coupon rates of 2.00 percent to 5.00 percent and have a final
maturity of June 15, 2030. The bonds were issued to crossover refund a portion of the General
Obligation Series 2010A Build America Bonds which were originally issued for the construction of the
Public Safety Building. The crossover refunding results in cash flow savings of $660,669 and resulted
in a deferred gain of $1,010,681. The effective discount rate is 2.201%. The Series 2010A Build
America Bonds will remain percent outstanding until the crossover date of June 15, 2020 at which time
they will be paid from the escrow fund. For this purpose and to cover payments on the Series 2017B
Bonds, $15,460,680 was placed into escrow and will earn interest at 1.507 percent. The remaining
balance of the 2017B bonds at June 30, 2021 was $11,875,000.
On October 23, 2019, the City issued General Obligation Bonds Series 2019 at par amount of
$22,840,000 with a premium of $3,665,151. The bonds carry coupon rates of 4.00 percent to 5.00
percent and have a final maturity date of June 15, 2039. The bonds were issued to fund construction of
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streets and to refund the General Obligation Bonds Series 2017. The True Interest Cost of the bonds is
2.078%. The refunding of the Series 2017 bonds resulted in net present value savings of $340,911 and a
net cash flow savings of $372,874. The remaining balance of the 2019 bonds as of June 30, 2020 was
$16,300,000.
On September 29, 2020, the City issued General Obligation Bonds Series 2020 at par amount of
$17,745,000 with a premium of $2,709,886. The bonds carry coupon rates of 3.00 percent to 5.00
percent and have a final maturity date of June 15, 2040. The bonds were issued to fund construction of
streets. The True Interest Cost of the bonds is 1.63%. The remaining balance of the 2020 bonds as of
June 30, 2021 was $13,130,000.
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
For all of the series of the Sales and Excise Tax Revenue bonds, the City has pledged sales tax
revenues as collateral for the bonds.
On June 7, 2012, the City issued the series 2012A Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds in the
par amount of $15,855,000. With the original issue premium of $678,363 added and issuance costs
totaling $263,868 subtracted, the net proceeds equaled $16,269,495. The bonds carry interest rates from
1.5 percent to 4 percent. The bonds were issued to demolish and rebuild a viaduct over, and improve
portions of, North Temple Street. The outstanding balance of the 2012A bonds at June 30, 2021 was
$10,845,000.
On November 26, 2013, the City issued the Series 2013B Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds
in the par amount of $7,315,000 with a final maturity date of October 1, 2033. With the original issuance
premium of $568,437 added and a total issuance cost of $ 156,111 subtracted, the net proceeds equaled
$7,727,326. The bonds carry interest rates from 4 percent to 5 percent, and were issued to fund the
construction and improvements for the Sugar house Streetcar and Greenway project. The outstanding
balance of the 2013B bonds at June 30, 2021 was $5,470,000.
On July 17, 2014, the City issued Series 2014A Federally Taxable Sales & Excise Tax Revenue
Refunding Bonds in the par amount of $26,840,000 with interest rates of .300 percent to 2.45 percent
and a final maturity date in fiscal 2020. The City incurred a total of $203,995 in issuance costs which
resulted in net proceeds of $26,636,005. The bonds were issued to defease the par amount of the Series
2005A Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds due to mature on April 1, 2021 in the amount of
$24,815,000. As a result, $24,815,000 is considered to be defeased and the liability for those bonds was
removed from the balance sheet. The Series 2014A Bonds are not subject to redemption prior to
maturity. For accounting and reporting purposes the City incurred a deferred gain of $2,228,084 while
recognizing an economic gain of $1,517,025. The outstanding balance of the 2014A bonds at June 30,
2021 was $0.
On September 24, 2014, the City issued the Series 2014B Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds
in the par amount of $10,935,000 with a final maturity date of October 1, 2034. With the original
issuance premium of $621,745 added and a total issuance cost of $188,745 subtracted, the net proceeds
equaled $11,368,000. The bonds carry interest rates from 2 percent to 4 percent, and were issued to fund
City construction and acquisition projects. The Series 2014B Bonds maturing on or after October 1,
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2025, are subject to redemption at the election of the City, on any date on or after October 1, 2024, in
whole or in part, from such maturities or parts thereof as shall be selected by the City, upon notice given
as provided in the Indenture, at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount of the
Series 2014B Bonds to be redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. The
outstanding balance of the 2014B bonds at June 30, 2021 was $8,430,000.
On June 1, 2016 the City issued Series 2016A Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds
at the par amount of $21,715,000, resulting in a deferred gain of $1,010,681. The bonds were issued
with a premium of $2,924,990 and incurred a total of $158,354 in issuance costs resulting net proceeds
of $24,481,636. The bonds carry coupon rates of 1.5 percent to 4.0 percent and have final maturity date
in fiscal year 2029. Bonds maturing after October 1, 2026 are subject to redemption in whole or in part
at the election of the City. The redemption price is equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued
interest. The bonds were issued to defease the par amount of the Series 2009A Sales and Excise Tax
Revenue Bonds due to mature on October 1, 2029 in the amount of $22,075,000. As a result,
$22,075,000 is considered to be defeased and the liability for those bonds was removed from the balance
sheet. The outstanding balance of the 2016A bonds at June 30, 2021 was $17,910,000.
On December 10, 2019, the City issued Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2019A at a
par amount of $2,620,000 with a premium of $343,625. The bonds carry coupon rates of 4.00 percent to
5.00 percent and have a final maturity of April 1, 2027. The True Interest Cost of the bonds is 1.42%.
The bonds were issued to refund the Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2007A and resulted in net present
value savings of $299,661. The remaining balance of the 2019A bonds as of June 30, 2020 was
$2,095,000.
On December 10, 2019, the City issued Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2019B at a
par amount of $58,540,000. The bonds carry coupon rates of 1.794 percent to 3.102 percent and have a
final maturity of April 1, 2038. The bonds have a True Interest Cost of 3.03%. The bonds were issued
to refund the Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2013A and resulted in net present value savings of
$6,710,695 and a net cash flow savings of $8,618,611. The remaining balance of the 2019B bonds as of
June 30, 2021 was $57,740,000.
Motor Fuel Revenue Bonds
On August 20, 2014, the City issued Motor Fuel Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 at the
par amount of $8,800,000. The City incurred a total of $50,000 in issuance costs, resulting in net
proceeds of $8,750,000 deposited to Construction Fund for the construction or acquisition of City
projects. The bonds carry a coupon rate of 2.180 percent and have a final maturity date of April 1, 2024.
The bonds are not subject to optional redemption. The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021
was $2,820,000. This bond was a direct placement.
Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility Bonds
The bond resolution approved in conjunction with the issuance of the Salt Lake City Water and
Sewer Revenue Bonds provides, among other things, that certain funds be established and that certain
accounting procedures be followed. Under the terms of the resolution, the City irrevocably pledged the
net revenues of the Water and Sewer Utilities to the payment of the bonds and covenanted that rates will
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be established to yield net revenues, as defined, equal to at least 1.25 times the debt service to become
due in the next fiscal year.
On November 17, 2009, the Sewer Utility issued $6,300,000 in Revenue Bonds. The 2009
Stimulus Bonds were issued as part of economic stimulus funding through the State of Utah. The Sewer
Utility used the funds to replace the digester cover and walls at the reclamation plant facility. These
bonds mature 2012 through 2031 with annual principal payments of $315,000 beginning February 2012
and the average interest of 0 percent. The Sewer Utility incurred issuance costs of $69,740 related to the
2009 series bonds. The issuance cost is being amortized commensurate with the debt service payments
beginning February 2012. The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $3,150,000. This
bond was a direct placement.
On September 14, 2010, the Sewer Utility issued $12,000,000 in Revenue Bonds at an interest
rate of 2.73 percent. The 2010 Series Bonds were issued by direct purchase through JPMorgan Chase
Bank as authorized by City Council resolution for the purchase, acquisition and construction of
improvements, facilities and properties including the sewer Orange Street trunk line or other various
improvements. This issue matures February 1, 2031. The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30,
2021 was $6,545,000. This bond was a direct placement.
On October 19, 2011, the Utilities issued $8,000,000 in Revenue Bonds at an interest rate of 2.37
percent. The Series 2011 Bonds were issued by direct purchase through JPMorgan Chase Bank as
authorized by City Council resolution for the purchase, acquisition and construction of improvements,
facilities and properties including the Folsom Avenue stormwater project or other various stormwater
improvements. This issue matures February 1, 2027. The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30,
2021 was $3,300,000. This bond was a direct placement.
On December 11, 2012 the Sewer and Stormwater Utilities issued $28,565,000 ($23,708,950
Sewer and $4,856,050 Stormwater) in Revenue Bonds at an interest rate of 1.73 percent. The Series
2012 Bonds were issued by direct purchase through JPMorgan Chase Bank as authorized by City
Council resolution. The principal purpose of the Series 2012 Bonds was to defease a portion of the
Series 2004 Bonds; $20,490,662 was placed in escrow that, when combined with related interest
earnings, will be necessary to make principal and interest payments totaling $19,145,000 and
$1,384,181, respectively. The net carrying amount of the defeased bonds was $20,519,304 ($19,145,000
due at maturity add $1,187,044 of unamortized premium and $372,703 of accrued interest, and less
unamortized issuance costs of $185,443). The refunding transaction resulted in a $28,642 deferred
inflow of resources, which was amortized through February 2014. The Series 2012 bonds also generated
funds of $8,000,814 (after payment of bond issue costs of $73,524) for the construction and purchase of
improvements at the Sewer Treatment Plant and other sewer line upgrades. This issue matures February
1, 2027. The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $8,865,000. This bond was a direct
placement.
On April 5, 2017 the Salt Lake City Public Utilities issued $72,185,000 in Revenue Bonds. The
bonds were issued at a premium of $9,593,680 and carry interest rates of 2.00 percent to 5.00 percent
with a final maturity of February 1, 2037. The bonds were issued for the purpose of financing
improvements to the City’s water, sewer, storm drain, and street lighting utilities, and refunding a
portion of the City’s outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds. The Series 2017A Bonds maturing on
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or after February 1, 2028 are subject to redemption at the election of the City. The outstanding balance
of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $66,145,000.
On December 7, 2017, the Utilities entered into a cooperative agreement with the State of Utah
to provide sewer infrastructure related to the State’s relocation of a correctional facility. Under the terms
of the agreement the State advanced $8,500,000 interest free to the Utilities to help cover the cost of
sewer infrastructure improvements. The agreement requires the remaining $2,125,000 by February 1,
2021 by the Utilities. Imputed interest to the non-interest bearing note is deemed immaterial. The
proceeds have been restricted for capital improvement and will be held in the City’s pooled cash until
payments are required. This was a direct placement.
On August 12, 2020, the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utilities issued $157,390,000
($61,362,110 Water, $84,472,630 Sewer and $11,555,260 Stormwater) in Revenue Bonds at an average
interest rate of 4.6 percent. The principal purpose of the Series 2020 Bonds was to finance a new water
reclamation facility and water treatment plant updates. The Series 2020 bonds will also help finance
improvements to the City’s storm drainage system. The issuance resulted in net proceeds of
$197,500,000 after premium of $40,810,454 and $700,454 cost of issuance. This issue fully matures
February 1, 2050.
On September 15, 2020, the Utilities’ secured funding from the EPA under the Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program of up to $348,635,000. This funding will be
provided on a reimbursement basis and will be used for the construction of a water reclamation facility
to replace the fully depreciated facility that is still in use. Under the agreement with the EPA the Utilities
will begin repaying the amounts reimbursed by the program in 2029 with interest of 1.34 percent. The
Sewer incurred financial charges of $102,255 related this agreement.
Redevelopment Agency Bonds
The master indenture approved in conjunction with the issuance of Tax Increment Revenue
Bonds provides, among other things, that certain funds are established and certain accounting procedures
be followed. Under the terms of this indenture, the Redevelopment Agency irrevocably pledged the
incremental property tax revenues and investment income of the Agency to the payment of the bonds
and covenanted that the estimated annual tax increment revenues will be equal to at least 1.25 times the
debt service to become due in the next fiscal year.
On October 30, 2013, the Agency issued $64,730,000 in federally taxable tax increment revenue
bonds, with interest rates ranging from 3.0 percent to 6.0 percent. The bond proceeds were used to fund
the construction of the Eccles Theater. The Agency received net proceeds of $63,929,046, including
accrued interest of $1,377,835, and net of issuance costs of $735,103 (which were expensed on the
statement of revenues and expenses and changes in net position), and a discount of $65,851, which is
being amortized over the life of the bonds using the effective interest method. On December 11, 2019,
these bonds were partially refunded. $38,155,000 of the outstanding balance of $48,985,000 was
defeased and the outstanding balance at of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $7,370,000.
In May 2015, the Agency issued $12,215,000 in Series 2015A subordinate tax increment revenue bonds
and $1,060,000 in Series 2015B taxable subordinate tax increment revenue bonds (total of $13,275,000)
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for the construction of the Regent Street Improvements. The interest rates on the Series 2015A and
2015B bonds are 2.57 percent and 2.66 percent, respectively. The Agency received net proceeds of
$12,543,274, including accrued interest of $631,975 and issuance costs of $99,752, which were both
expensed as incurred. The outstanding balances of the 2015A and 2015B bonds at June 30, 2021 was
$11,235,000 and $0, respectively. These bonds were direct placement.
On December 11, 2019, the RDA issued Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2019
at par amount of $44,640,000. The bonds carry coupon rates of 1.90 percent to 2.976 percent and have a
final maturity date of April 1, 2031. The bonds were issued to refund Tax Increment Bonds Series 2013.
The True Interest Cost of the bonds is 2.745%. The refunding of the Series 2013 bonds resulted in net
present value savings of $2,309,062 and a net cash flow savings of $2,639,619. The remaining balance
of the 2019 bonds as of June 30, 2021 was $43,345,000.
Local Building Authority Bonds
On June 20, 2013, the Local Building Authority issued $7,180,000 par Lease Revenue bond
Series 2013A. The bonds were issued at a premium of $92,650, carry interest rates of 2.00 percent to
4.00 percent and will be used to construct a new branch Library in the Glendale area of Salt Lake City.
The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $5,505,000.
On March 20 2014, the Local Building Authority issued $7,095,000 par Lease Revenue Bonds,
Series 2014A. The bonds were issued at a premium of $319,104 and carry interest rates of 2.00 percent
to 5.00 percent with final maturity of April 15, 2035. The Series 2014A Bonds maturing on and after
April 15, 2024 are subject to redemption on or after October 15, 2023 at a price par. The Authority
incurred a total of $134,591 in issuance costs and also funded a capitalized interest fund of $427,724.
The net amount of $6,851,788.00 will be used to acquire and construct a new branch Library in the
Marmalade area of Salt Lake City. The outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was
$5,530,000.
On March 29, 2016, the Local Building Authority issued $6,755,000 par Lease Revenue Bonds,
Series 2016A. The bonds were issued at a premium of $704,812 and carry interest rates of 2.00 percent
to 5.00 percent with final maturity of April 15, 2037. The Series 2016A Bonds maturing on and after
April 15, 2027 are subject to redemption in whole or in part at par plus accrued interest. The outstanding
balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $5,755,000.
On April 27, 2017, the Local Building Authority issued $8,115,000 par Lease Revenue Bonds,
Series 2017A. The bonds were issued at a premium of $1,324,158 and carry interest rates of 4.00
percent to 5.25 percent with final maturity of April 15, 2038. The Series 2017A Bonds maturing on and
after April 15, 2028 are subject to redemption in whole or in part at par plus accrued interest. The
outstanding balance of the bonds at June 30, 2021 was $7,555,000.
Airport
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On February 8, 2017 the Salt Lake City Airport issued $1,000,000,000 in Airport Revenue
Bonds, Series 2017A & 2017B. The bonds were issued at a premium of $126,480,831 and carry an
interest rate of 5.00 percent with a final maturity of July 1, 2047. The bonds were issued for the purpose
of financing a portion of the design and construction of the Terminal Redevelopment Program (TRP)
and North Concourse Program (NCP). The City currently expects that it will issue additional series of
airport revenue bonds to fund approximately $1.1 billion of construction costs of elements of the TRP
and NCP in addition to the costs funded with the Series 2017 Bonds. The Series 2017A & B Bonds
maturing on or after July 1, 2028 are subject to redemption at the election of the City.
On October 31, 2018 the Salt Lake City Airport issued $850,550,000 in Airport Revenue Bonds,
Series 2018A & 2018B. The bonds were issued at a premium of $82,567,209 and carry an interest rate
of 4.28 percent with a final maturity of July 1, 2048. The bonds were issued for the purpose of
completing the construction of the Terminal Redevelopment Program (TRP) and North Concourse
Program (NCP). The Series 2018A & B Bonds maturing on or after July 1, 2029 are subject to
redemption at the election of the City.
Bank Notes
The City directly borrows funds from multiple banks and financing companies to purchase
equipment for city use. They are listed by bank or agency below:
The City has an equipment financing contract with JPMorgan Chase. Equipment such as police
vehicles, fire trucks, and other primary government purpose equipment are eligible to be financed under
this contract. The City enters into several financing contracts a year with terms less than seven years.
The interest rate is fixed and is determined separately for each contract based on a calculation of the 4-
year, SWAP, tax rate, spread and other factors, but average about 2.1 percent. The initial amount
available for financing was $30,000,000 and extends five years ending July 15, 2021. Each financing
agreement reduces the amount available regardless of whether the final payment has been paid. As of
June 30, 2021, $3,156,031 was still available for equipment purchase financing. Most of the agreements
have been for fleet and refuse equipment but there is one agreement for fire apparatus.
Public Services has four financing contracts with Siemens Public Inc. to purchase upgraded
energy efficient equipment. Two contracts are for city parks, one is for Steiner Aquatics Center
equipment and one is for golf courses. In July 2010 $832,588 was borrowed at 4.213 percent with
final payment occurring in 2026. In January 2013, $6,315,796 was borrowed at 2.45 percent with the
final payment occurring in 2029. These were both used in the parks division to improve efficiency in
water usage and irrigation in city parks. A third agreement borrowed $3,470,79 in July 2013 at 2.95
percent maturing in 2030 and used for energy efficient equipment for Steiner Aquatics. The County
contributes half of the debt service to the City as both entities agreed to share the cost of the Aquatic
Center debt. The golf fund borrowed $6,068,464 in December 2014 at 2.5 percent with final payment
made in 2031. The funds were used to improve efficiency in water usage and irrigation.
The Information Management Services fund, an internal service fund, borrowed $1,420,313 from
Key Government Finance, Inc. for system security hardware and software in December 2018. The
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contract is for a fixed term of 5 years, ending January 21, 2023 with 0 percent interest rate. The fund
borrowed $1,889,636 from Key Government Finance, Inc. for system security hardware and software in
April 2020. The contract is for a fixed term of 5 years, ending May 24, 2024 with 0 percent interest
rate.
The Housing and Loan Fund has two contracts that are used to provide mortgage loans for low
income housing. The city funds 20 percent of the purchase price and two contracts fund the remaining
80 percent, as described below.
In August 2018 multiple bank loans were consolidated and refinanced into one loan with Ally
Bank for $9,500,000 at 4.5 percent interest and matures in 2031. The City makes yearly payments plus
any principal payments received from low-income borrowers when they sell or refinance their
mortgages.
For new low-income properties, the City borrows directly from UBS Bank, USA. The is a
revolving loan participation agreement with a limit of $5,000,000 and is used to pay 80 percent of
participation interest in low-income mortgage loans. Each new mortgage has a different interest rate
which is based on the current LIBOR rate. The City receives principal and interest payments from the
borrowers and forwards those payments to UBS Bank. Final payments are expected to be made in 2048.
The balance available is $2,720,322.
The golf fund has entered into three financing contracts with Yamaha and one contract with
Highland Equipment to purchase golf carts for the golf courses. The total amount borrowed from
Yamaha is $1,070,561 with interest rates 3.8 percent. Final payments are expected to be made in 2022.
The total amount borrowed from Highland Equipment in January 2016 was $597,739; this note was paid
in full in the current fiscal year.
On March 1, 2021, the Airport entered into a short-term revolving credit facility in which the
Airport can access up to $300 million (line of credit) secured by one or more notes; which notes
constitute subordinate obligations under the Subordinate Obligation Trust Indenture. The interest for the
line of credit will be based on the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) and due monthly. In the case
LIBOR ceases to be a reliable source for interest rates, an alternative interest rate will be determined.
The Airport will also pay a commitment fee on any unused funds on a quarterly basis. The interest rate
for the commitment fee will be determined by the current credit rating of the Airport’s bonds. As of June
30, 2021, the Airport had an outstanding balance of $267,600,000 on the line of credit, with the entire
amount being due March 1, 2024, the maturity date of the line of credit.
7.Fund Equity
Non-spendable amounts represent the portion of fund balance that is not in a spendable form or
are contractually required to remain unspent. This includes receivables and prepaid items.
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Restricted amounts represent that portion of fund balance or net position that is legally restricted
for the payment of debt service, operations and maintenance, renewal and replacement of property and
equipment. Debt service and funds restricted by state or federal agencies are included in this category.
The largest are impact fees and class C funds which are regulated by the state. Encumbrances are used in
the General Fund and are included in this category and reflect ongoing contractual obligations that we
consider to be legally restricted for operations across all general fund departments.
Committed amounts represent the portion of fund balance that can only be used for specific
purposes that requires specific action by the highest decision making authority. The City Council is the
highest decision making authority and approves all budgets and uses of fund balances by ordinance in
official meetings designated to perform such duties.
Assigned amounts represent the portion of fund balance that are intended to be used for a
specific purpose but are not restricted or committed.
The table below shows a detail of the fund balance categories.
Capital Nonmajor
General Projects Other Governmental
Fund Funds Improvement Funds Total
Fund Balances:
Nonspendable:
Taxes and loans receivable, and
prepaid items $ 2,212,414 $ — $ — $ 69,352 $ 2,281,766
Restricted for:
Class C Roads — 9,755,019 — — 9,755,019
Debt Service — — 4,943,230 — 4,943,230
Misc Capital Projects — 31,360,010 — — 31,360,010
Impact Fees — 34,412,675 — — 34,412,675
Grants — — — 2,891,673 2,891,673
Community Development — — — 257,288 257,288
Emergency 911 — — — 774,876 774,876
Transportation — 6,957,083 — 4,214,342 11,171,425
Encumbrances 12,139,443 — — — 12,139,443
Committed:
Weed demolition and forfeiture — — — 169,347 169,347
Emergency 911 — — — 3,377,088 3,377,088
Debt Service — — — 120,457 120,457
Assigned to:
Misc Capital Projects — 30,905,242 — — 30,905,242
Arts Council — — — 595,727 595,727
Downtown economic development — — — 1,943,715 1,943,715
Street lighting special districts — — — 598,667 598,667
Weed demolition and forfeiture — — — 902,819 902,819
Donations — — — 2,243,310 2,243,310
Unassigned: 101,934,113 — — — 101,934,113
Total fund balances $ 116,285,970 $ 113,390,029 $ 4,943,230 $ 18,158,661 $ 252,777,890
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8. Deficit Fund Balances/Net Position, Expenditures and Other Uses That Exceed Appropriations in
Individual Funds
At June 30, 2021, there were no funds with a negative Net Position.
9. General Fund Interfund Service Charges
The General Fund charges certain proprietary and special revenue funds, the Capital Projects
Fund and the Library component unit for various services. These transactions have been recorded as
revenue and expenses or expenditures to the funds as if they involved organizations external to the City,
which are generally eliminated for the government wide statements. The amounts of the charges to those
funds for the year ended June 30, 2021, are as shown in the table below:
General Fund charges for:
Fire Police Engineering
Administrative protection protection and other
Enterprise funds:services services services services Total
Water Utility $ 841,921 $ — $ — $ 346 $ 842,267
Sewer Utility 457,351 — — — 457,351
Storm Water Utility 147,607 — — 118,000 265,607
Street Lighting 36,073 — — — 36,073
Airport 1,494,640 5,261,900 8,696,569 4,229 15,457,338
Refuse Collection 459,232 — — 62,752 521,984
Golf — — — 28,743 28,743
Redevelopment Agency 992,660 — — 61,058 1,053,718
Internal service funds:
Fleet Management 374,809 — — — 374,809
Information Management 309,373 — — — 309,373
Governmental Immunity 189,747 — — — 189,747
Risk Management 158,687 — — — 158,687
Local Building Authority — — — — —
Special revenue funds
E 911 Dispatch — — — — —
Transportation — — — 20,111 20,111
Miscellaneous Grants — — — — —
Donations — — — 5,443 5,443
Capital Projects Fund — — — 1,225,944 1,225,944
Subtotal, primary
government 5,462,100 5,261,900 8,696,569 1,526,626 20,947,195
Component unit -
Library — — — 24,153 24,153
Total reporting entity $ 5,462,100 $ 5,261,900 $ 8,696,569 $ 1,550,779 $ 20,971,348
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10.Transfers
Transfers were made to and from several funds during the course of the year ended June 30,
2021. The principal reason for transfers is to provide the receiving fund resources to carry out the
activities for which the receiving fund was created. The more significant examples are transfers from the
General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, to Fleet Management for the purchase of governmental fund
vehicles, Other Improvement Fund for Debt Service and to Governmental Immunity to pay general
liability claims. Also, Redevelopment Agency to Debt Service Funds provide resources to make
scheduled principal and interest payments. The table on the following page show the detail of transfers.
Transfer in to:
Capital Other Nonmajor Nonmajor Internal
Transfers out
from:General Projects Improvements Airport Water Sewer
Storm
Water RDA Governmental Proprietary Service Total
General Fund $ — $ 11,832,503 $ 9,828,054 $ — $ 342,350 $ 108,500 $ 32,650 $ 16,611,140 $ — $ 4,788,734 $ 8,536,301 $ 52,080,232
Capital
Projects 681,621 — 1,108,377 — — — — — — 46,983 880,278 2,717,259
Airport 364,971 — — — — — — — — — — 364,971
Other
Improvements 996,159 — — — — — — — — — — 996,159
Nonmajor
Governmental 4,574,536 8,695,770 — — — — — — — 734,059 — 14,004,365
Nonmajor
Proprietary — — 271,258 — — — — — 1,000,000 — — 1,271,258
Internal
Service 1,830,389 — 294,480 489,307 258,991 102,818 — 16,033 — 78,434 97,929 3,168,381
$ 8,447,676 $ 20,528,273 $ 11,502,169 $ 489,307 $ 601,341 $ 211,318 $ 32,650 $ 16,627,173 $ 1,000,000 $ 5,648,210 $ 9,514,508 $ 74,602,625
11. Risk Management
The City is self-insured for liability claims, except for liability incurred at the Airport. The City
carries excess liability insurance covering general liability, business auto liability, law enforcement
liability, public officials’ liability, and employment practices liability over the self-insured retention of
$1,000,000 per claim. The excess liability policy limits are $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000
aggregate except for excess general liability, which carries a $4,000,000 aggregate limit. The Airport
carries commercial general liability insurance with a $500,000,000 limit and $0 deductible. The
Governmental Immunity Fund (an internal service fund) has been established solely to pay liability
claims other than those at the Airport along with certain related City Attorney expenses. The City carries
cyber and technology liability insurance with a $5,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate limit and
$50,000 retention.
The City is self-insured for workers’ compensation and carries excess workers’ compensation
insurance with $30,000,000 limit over the self-insured retention of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Further, the City is self-insured for unemployment risk. The Risk Management Fund (an internal
service fund) has been established to pay these claims along with health insurance premiums and certain
administrative expenses. During the past three fiscal years, there have been no settlements that exceeded
insurance coverage.
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The City and Airport carry separate all risk property insurance policies, summarized below:
City: $500,000,000 aggregate limit with a $100,000 deductible, with the following exceptions:
the flood deductible is $250,000 except for three properties located outside the standard report zone,
which carry a $500,000 deductible; earth movement deductible is one percent (1%) per location subject
to $100,000 minimum and $5,000,000 maximum per location; the Leonardo building has a $10,000
deductible. Sub-limits apply as follows: (1) earth movement $125,000,000 limit; (2) flood $100,000,000
limit; (3) Mountain Dell Dam and appurtenant structures $60,000,000 aggregate limit with $30,000,000
sub-limit for all other dams; (4) fine art coverage $100,000,000 limit. The City is self-insured for
property loss above the limits and below the deductibles. The operating departments of the General Fund
or proprietary funds assume financial responsibility for risk retained by the City for property damage.
Airport: $1,000,000,000 with a $100,000 deductible. Sub-limits and deductible exceptions apply
as follows: (1) earth movement is $100,000,000 with a deductible of one percent (1%) of Total Insured
Values at the time of the loss at each covered location involved in the loss or damage, subject to a
minimum of $100,000 deductible and maximum of $5,000,000 and flood coverage is $150,000,000 sub-
limit with a deductible of $100,000 minimum, $5,000,000 maximum; (2) $1,000,000,000 windstorm or
hail five percent (5%) of Total Insured Values at the time of the loss at each covered location involved in
the loss or damage, subject to a minimum of $250,000 any one occurrence for all covered loss or
damage arising out of named storm (3) business interruption and extra expense coverage of
$200,000,000 with a $100,000 deductible. Terrorism, certified and non-certified acts, is not covered.
The Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, and Director of Finance are each covered by public official
bonds in the amount of $10,000,000, with no deductible.
The City has a government crime policy that provides public employee dishonesty coverage (an
employee blanket bond) covering (1) employee theft with $1,000,000 limit and $20,000 deductible; (2)
computer fraud with $1,000,000 limit and $20,000 deductible; (3) funds transfer fraud with $1,000,000
limit and $20,000 deductible; (4) theft of money and securities with $50,000 limit and $2,500
deductible; (5) money orders and counterfeit paper currency with $50,000 limit and $2,500 deductible;
(6) forgery and alteration with $25,000 limit and $1,000 deductible.
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Changes in the estimated claims payable liability carried in the accrued liabilities of the Risk
Management Fund since July 1, 2018 shows in the table below:
Current year
Beginning of claims and Balance at Estimated
fiscal year changes in Claim fiscal year due in one
liability estimates payments end year
2018-2019
Workers' compensation $ 2,821,000 $ 632,209 $ (1,074,209) $ 2,379,000
Unemployment compensation 18,620 176,916 (160,152) 35,384
$ 2,839,620 $ 809,125 $ (1,234,361) $ 2,414,384
2019-2020
Workers' compensation $ 2,379,000 $ 4,038,480 $ (3,006,480) $ 3,411,000
Unemployment compensation 35,384 377,923 (280,116) 133,191
$ 2,414,384 $ 4,416,403 $ (3,286,596) $ 3,544,191
2020-2021
Workers' compensation $ 3,411,000 $ 2,904,672 $ (2,611,672) $ 3,704,000 $ 2,544,000
Unemployment compensation 133,191 131,262 (131,261) 133,192 133,192
$ 3,544,191 $ 3,035,934 $ (2,742,933) $ 3,837,192 $ 2,677,192
A liability is recorded for any claims or judgments when information available prior to issuance
of the financial statements indicates it is probable that a liability has been incurred at the date of the
financial statements and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Incurred but not reported
events, if any, are included in the statements.
12. Pension Plans
Identification - The City participates in one cost sharing multiple employer public employee
retirement system (PERS) and one multiple-employer agent PERS. These are defined benefit retirement
plans covering public employees of the State of Utah and employees of participating local governmental
entities. The systems are administered under the direction of the Utah State Retirement Board whose
members are appointed by the governor of Utah.
Plan description: Eligible plan participants are provided with pensions through the Utah
Retirement Systems. The Utah Retirement Systems are comprised of the following pension trust funds:
•Public Employees Noncontributory Retirement System (Noncontributory System); Public
Employees Contributory Retirement System (Contributory System); Firefighters Retirement
System (Firefighters System); are multiple employee public employees, retirement systems.
•The Public Safety Retirement System (Public Safety System) is an agent multiple-employer
retirement system.
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•Tier 2 Public Employees Contributory Retirement System (Tier 2 Public Employees System);
and the Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Contributory Retirement System (Tier 2 Public
Safety and Firefighters System) are multiple employer cost sharing public employees retirement
systems.
The Tier 2 Public Employees System became effective July 1, 2011. All eligible employees
beginning on or after July 1, 2011 who have no previous service credit with any of the Utah Retirement
Systems, are member of the Tier 2 Retirement System.
The Utah Retirement Systems (Systems) are established and governed by the respective sections
of Title 49 of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended. The Systems' defined benefit plans are
amended statutorily by the State Legislature. The Utah State Retirement Office Act in Title 49 provides
for the administration of the Systems under the direction of the Board, whose members are appointed by
the Governor. The Systems are fiduciary funds defined as pension (and other employee benefit) trust
funds. URS is a component unit of the State of Utah. Title 49 of the Utah Code grants the authority to
establish and amend the benefit terms. URS issues a publicly available financial report that can be
obtained by writing Utah Retirement Systems, 560 E. 200 S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 or visiting the
website: www.urs.org.
The contributions are reported as expenditures/expenses, and thus the liabilities are liquidated
from the respective funds that the covered employees are compensated from.
Benefits provided: URS provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Retirement benefits
are as follows:
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June 30, 2021
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System
Final Average
Salary
Years of service
required and/or age
eligible for benefit
Benefit percent per
year of service COLA**
Noncontributory
System Highest 3 years 30 years any age
2.0% per year all
years Up to 4%
25 years any age*
20 years age 60*
10 years age 62*
4 years age 65
Contributory
System Highest 5 years 30 years any age
1.25% per year to
June 1975:Up to 4%
20 years age 60*
2.00% per year July
1975
10 years age 62*to present
4 years age 65
Public Safety
System Highest 3 years 20 years any age
2.5% per year up to
20 years;Up to 2.5% to 4%
10 years age 60
2.0% per year over
20 years depending on the
4 years age 65 employer
Firefighters
System Highest 3 years 20 years any age
2.5% per year up to
20 years;Up to 4%
10 years age 60
2.0% per year over
20 years
4 years age 65
Tier 2 Public
Employees Highest 5 years 30 years any age
1.5% per year all
years Up to 2.5%
System 25 years any age*
20 years age 60*
10 years age 62*
4 years age 65
Tier 2 Public
Safety and
Firefighter Highest 5 years 25 years any age
1.5% per year to
June 30, 2020 Up to 2.5%
System 20 years any age 60*
2% per year July 1,
2020 to present
10 years age 62*
4 years age 65
*with actuarial reductions
** All post-retirement cost-of-living adjustments are non-compounding and are based on the original benefit except for
Judges, which is a compounding benefit. The cost-of-living adjustments are also limited to the actual Consumer Price
Index (CPI) increase for the year, although unused CPI increases not met may be carried forward to subsequent years.
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Contributions: As a condition of participation in the Systems, employers and/or employees are
required to contribute certain percentages of salary and wages as authorized by statute and specified by
the URS Board. Contributions are actuarially determined as an amount that, when combined with
employee contributions (where applicable) is expected to finance the costs of benefits earned by
employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded actuarial accrued
liability. Contributions rates as of June 30, 2021 are as follows:
Utah Retirement Systems
Employee
Paid
Paid by
Employer for
Employee
Employer
Contribution
Rates
Employer Rate for
401(k) Plan
Contributory System
11 - Local Governmental Division Tier 1 N/A 6.00 % 14.46 %N/A
111- Local Governmental Division Tier 2 N/A N/A 15.80 % 0.89 %
Noncontributory System
15 - Local Governmental Division Tier 1 N/A N/A 18.47 %N/A
Public Safety Retirement System
44 - Other Division A Noncontributory Tier 1 N/A N/A 46.71 %N/A
122 - Other Division A Contributory Tier 2 N/A 2.27 % 38.28 % 0.74 %
Firefighters System
32 - Division B Tier 1 N/A 16.71 % 7.24 %N/A
132 - Division B Tier 2 N/A 2.27 % 14.08 %N/A
Tier 2 DC Only
211 - Local Government N/A N/A 6.69 % 10.00 %
222 - Public Safety N/A N/A 24.28 % 14.00 %
232 - Firefighters N/A N/A 0.08 % 14.00 %
Tier 2 rates include a statutory required contribution to finance the unfunded actuarial accrued
liability of the Tier 1 plans.
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For fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, the employer and employee contributions to the Systems
were as follows:
Employee Contributions
System Employer Contributions paid by Employer
Noncontributory System $ 14,211,603 N/A
Contributory System 230,348 95,579
Public Safety System 12,550,149 —
Firefighters System 1,584,137 3,656,251
Tier 2 Public Employees System 7,581,247 —
Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter 3,605,014 268,099
Tier 2 DC Only System 1,044,855 N/A
Tier 2 DC Public Safety and Firefighter System 453,281 N/A
Total Contributions $ 41,260,634 4
1 $ 4,019,929
Contributions reported are the URS Board approved required contributions by System.
Contributions in the Tier 2 Systems are used to finance the unfunded liabilities in the Tier 1 Systems.
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Combined Pension Assets, Liabilities, Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
Relating to Pensions
At June 30, 2021, the City reported a net pension asset of $37,408,139 and a net pension liability
of $65,378,582.
Net
Pension
Asset
Net Pension
Liability
Proportionate
Share
December 31,
2020
Proportionate
Share
December 31,
2019
Change
(Decrease)
Noncontributory System $ — $ 5,095,905 9.93 % 10.01 % (0.07) %
Contributory System 1,869,545 $ — 10.43 % 10.93 % (0.50) %
Public Safety System — $ 59,354,942 100.00 % 100.00 % — %
Firefighters System 35,538,594 $ — 26.38 % 26.65 % (0.27) %
Tier 2 Public Employees
System — $ 412,448 2.87 % 2.84 % 0.02 %
Tier 2 Public Safety and
Firefighter System — $ 515,287 5.74 % 5.55 % 0.19 %
Total Net Pension
Asset/Liability $ 37,408,139 $ 65,378,582
The net pension asset and liability was measured as of December 31, 2020, and the total pension
liability used to calculate the net pension asset and liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as
of January 1, 2020 and rolled forward using generally accepted actuarial procedures. The proportion of
the net pension asset and liability is equal to the ratio of the employer's actual contributions to the
Systems during the plan year over the total of all employer contributions to the System during the plan
year.
For the year ended June 30, 2021, we recognized pension expense of 5,921,379. At June 30,
2021, we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions
from the following sources:
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Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 11,010,928 $ 1,425,371
Changes in assumptions 4,528,031 894,255
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — 84,020,199
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions 786,372 650,851
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 20,615,149 —
Total $ 36,940,480 $ 86,990,676
There is $20,615,149 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting
from contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows
(Inflows) of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (19,812,196)
2022 (9,536,650)
2023 (28,945,390)
2024 (13,497,238)
2025 168,442
Thereafter $ 957,687
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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Noncontributory System Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of
Resources
For the year ended June 30, 2021, recognized pension expense of $4,149,286. At June 30, 2021,
we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from
the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 6,836,516 $ —
Changes in assumptions — 666,573
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — 37,210,600
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions — 647,450
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 7,052,979 —
Total $ 13,889,495 $ 38,524,623
There is $7,052,979 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows
(Inflows) of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (8,644,936)
2022 (3,905,823)
2023 (12,968,334)
2024 (6,169,014)
2025 —
Thereafter $ —
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June 30, 2021
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Contributory System Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
For the year ended June 30, 2021, recognized pension expense of ($953,680). At June 30, 2021,
we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from
the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ — $ —
Changes in assumptions — —
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — — 3,171,605
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions — —
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 110,067 —
Total $ 110,067 $ 3,171,605
There is $110,067 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows
(Inflows) of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (1,014,399)
2022 (486,002)
2023 (1,153,941)
2024 (517,263)
2025 —
Thereafter $ —
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June 30, 2021
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Public Safety System Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
For the year ended June 30, 2021, recognized pension expense of $6,868,825. At June 30, 2021,
we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from
the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 2,337,674 $ —
Changes in assumptions — 157,471
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — 21,848,343
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions — —
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 6,115,527 —
Total $ 8,453,201 $ 22,005,814
There is $6,115,527 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows
(Inflows) of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (5,524,341)
2022 (2,662,585)
2023 (7,860,244)
2024 (3,620,970)
2025 —
Thereafter $ —
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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Firefighters System Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
For the year ended June 30, 2021, recognized pension expense of ($9,749,035). At June 30,
2021, we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions
from the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 1,190,633 $ 1,236,346
Changes in assumptions 3,886,588 —
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — 20,254,756
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions 60,391 3,401
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 800,758 —
Total $ 5,938,370 $ 21,494,503
There is $800,758 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows (Inflows)
of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (4,359,687)
2022 (2,318,571)
2023 (6,600,422)
2024 (3,078,211)
2025 —
Thereafter $ —
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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Tier 2 Public Employees System Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of
Resources
For the year ended June 30, 2021, we recognized pension expense of $4,036,538. At June 30,
2021, we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions
from the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 379,667 $ 188,861
Changes in assumptions 521,697 15,004
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — 1,205,588
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions 627,074 —
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 4,434,095 —
Total $ 5,962,533 $ 1,409,453
There is $4,434,095 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows
(Inflows) of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (207,291)
2022 (122,585)
2023 (281,484)
2024 (83,131)
2025 139,176
Thereafter $ 674,301
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows and Inflows
of Resources
For the year ended June 30, 2021, recognized pension expense of $1,569,445. At June 30, 2021,
we reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from
the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 266,438 $ 164
Changes in assumptions 119,746 55,207
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan
investments — 329,307
Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions 98,907 —
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 2,101,723 —
Total $ 2,586,814 $ 384,678
There is $2,101,723 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions made by us prior to our fiscal year end, but subsequent to the measurement date of
December 31, 2020 . These contributions will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in
the upcoming fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Deferred Outflows
(Inflows) of Resources
Year ended December 31,
2021 $ (61,542)
2022 (41,084)
2023 (80,965)
2024 (28,650)
2025 29,266
Thereafter $ 283,386
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Actuarial assumptions: The total pension liability in the December 31, 2020 actuarial valuation
was determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the
measurement:
Inflation 2.50 Percent
Salary increases 3.25 - 9.75 percent, average, including inflation
Investment rate of return 6.95 percent, net of pension plan investment expenses,
including inflation.
Mortality rates were adopted from an actuarial experience study dated January 1, 2020. The
retired mortality tables are developed using URS retiree experience and are based upon gender,
occupation, and age as appropriate with projected improvement using 80% of the ultimate rates from the
MP-2019 improvement assumption using a base year of 2020. The mortality assumption for active
members is the PUB-2010 Employees Mortality Table for public employees, teachers, and public safety
members, respectively.
The actuarial assumptions used in the January 1, 2020, valuation were based on the results of an
actuarial experience study for the five year period ending December 31, 2019.
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a
building-block method in which best-estimate rages of expected future real rates of return (expected
returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class.
These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected
future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The
target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are
summarized in the following table:
Expected Return Arithmetic Basis
Asset class
Target
Asset
Allocation
Real
Return
Arithmetic
Basis
Long-Term
expected
portfolio real
rate of return
Equity securities 37.00 % 6.30 % 2.33 %
Debt securities 20.00 % — % — %
Real assets 15.00 % 6.19 % 0.93 %
Private equity 12.00 % 9.50 % 1.14 %
Absolute return 16.00 % 2.75 % 0.44 %
Cash and cash equivalents — % — % — %
Totals 100% 4.84 %
Inflation 2.50 %
Expected arithmetic nominal return 7.34 %
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The 6.95% assumed investment rate of return in comprised of an inflation rate of 2.5%, a real
return of 4.45% that is net of investment expense.
Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 6.95%. The
projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that employee contributions will be
made at the current contribution rate and that contributions from all participating employers will be
made a contractually required rates that are actuarially determined and certified by the URS Board.
Based on those assumptions, the pension plan’s fiduciary net position was projected to be available to
make all projected future benefits payments of current active and inactive employees. Therefore, the
long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected
benefit payments to determine the total pension liability. The discount rate does not use the Municipal
Bond Index Rate. The discount rate remained unchanged at 6.95%.
Sensitivity of the proportionate share of the net pension asset and liability to changes in the
discount rate: The following presents the proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated
using the discount rate of 6.95%, as well as what the proportionate share of the net pension liability
would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (5.95%) or 1-
percentage-point higher (7.95%) than the current rate:
1% Decrease Discount Rate 1% Increase
System 5.95%6.95%7.95%
Noncontributory System $ 88,347,888 $ 5,095,905 $ (64,307,142)
Contributory System 2,780,613 (1,869,545) (5,795,821)
Public Safety System 115,335,508 59,354,942 13,382,007
Firefighters System 4,665,711 (35,538,594) (68,540,513)
Tier 2 Public Employees System 6,940,266 412,448 (4,581,160)
Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter 2,429,407 515,287 (1,011,346)
Total $ 220,499,393 $ 27,970,443 $ (130,853,975)
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC SAFETY FUND
Total pension liability 2021
Service Cost $ 6,566,784
Interest (on the Total Pension Liability) 27,597,013
Changes of benefit terms —
Difference between expected and actual experience 3,340,606
Changes of assumptions (242,821)
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee
contributions (21,546,165)
Net change in total pension liability 15,715,417
Total pension liability – beginning 404,569,021
Total pension liability – ending $ 420,284,438
Plan fiduciary net position
Contributions – employer $ 15,608,224
Contributions – employee 88,759
Court Fees and Fire Insurance Tax —
Net investment income 40,543,142
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee
contributions (21,546,165)
Administrative Expense (129,919)
Other 1,175,267
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 35,739,308
Plan fiduciary net position – beginning 325,190,188
Plan fiduciary net position – ending $ 360,929,496
Net pension liability $ 59,354,942
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage
of the total pension liability 85.90 %
Covered payroll $ 28,519,448
Net pension liability as a percentage
of covered payroll 208.1 %
Pension plan fiduciary net position: Detailed information about the pension plan’s fiduciary net
position is available in the separately issued URS financial report.
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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13.Defined Contribution Savings Plans
The Defined Contribution Savings Plans are administered by the Utah Retirement System Board
and are generally supplemental plan to the basic retirement benefits of the Retirement Systems, but may
also be used as a primary retirement plan. These plans are voluntary tax-advantaged retirement savings
programs authorized under sections 401(k), 457(b) and 408 of the Internal Revenue code.
The City participates in the following Defined Contribution Savings Plans with Utah Retirement
Systems:
•401(k) Plan
•457(b) Plan
•Roth IRA Plan
•Traditional IRA Plan
Employee and employer contributions to the Utah Retire Defined Contribution Savings Plans for
fiscal year ended June 30, were as follows:
2021 2020 2019
401(k) Plan
Employer Contributions $ 2,893,832 $ 2,547,180 $ 2,286,587
Employee Contributions 3,767,791 3,686,187 3,195,637
457 Plan
Employer Contributions — — —
Employee Contributions 2,852,393 2,818,171 2,616,278
Roth IRA Plan
Employer Contributions N/A N/A N/A
Employee Contributions 1,380,588 1,239,825 1,016,324
Traditional IRA
Employer Contributions N/A N/A N/A
Employee Contributions $ 54,063 $ 47,704 $ 39,711
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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June 30, 2021
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14. Other Post Employment Benefits
Plan Description
The Library provides post-employment health care benefits through a single employer defined benefit
plan. The benefits are provided through the Library to certain employees who have retired from the
System prior to July 1, 2018. The benefits, benefit levels, employee and employer contributions are
governed by Library policy and can be amended or terminated at any time. The Library determines
whether these benefits will be funded during the annual budget process. The plan is not accounted for as
a trust fund since an irrevocable trust has not been established to account for the plan. The plan does not
issue a separate report. The activity of the plan is reported in the Library’s general fund.
Funding Policy
The Library currently pays for post-employment benefits on a “pay-as-you-go” basis.
Actuarial Assumptions
The total OPEB liability was determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all
periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified.
Measurement Date June 30, 2021
Actuarial Valuation Date June 30, 2021
Discount Rate 1.92 %
Prior year discount rate 2.45 %
The discount rate was based on the June 30, 2021, Fidelity General Obligation AA 20-Year Yield.
Mortality rates for active employees were based on the RPH-2014 Employee Mortality Tale,
Generational with Projection Scale MP-2018 for males or females, as appropriate.
Mortality rates for retirees/disabled employees were based on the RPH-2014 Healthy Annuitant and
Disabled Retirees Mortality Table, Generational with Projection Scale MP -2017 for males or females,
as appropriate.
Inactive employees currently receiving benefit payments 20
Inactive employees entitled to but not yet receiving benefit payments —
Active employees —
Total 20
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June 30, 2021
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Changes in Total OPEB Liability
Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 251,305
Changes for the Year
Interest 5,876
Differences between expected and actual experience (1,113)
Change in Assumptions/Inputs 9,647
Benefit Payments (22,900)
Net Changes (8,490)
Balance at June 30, 2021 $ 242,815
Sensitivity of the Total OPEB Liability
1% Decrease No Change 1% Increase
(2.13%)(3.13%)(4.13%)
Discount Rate $ 261,492 $ 242,815 $ 226,512
Healthcare Cost Trend Rates 223,683 242,815 264,411
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
OPEB Expense
Interest on liabilities $ 5,876
Difference between actual and expected experience (1,113)
Changes in Assumptions/Inputs 9,647
Total OPEB expense $ 14,410
There are no deferred outflows or deferred inflows of resources at June 30, 2021.
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15. Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments for major construction, capital improvement and other projects at June 30, 2021
are shown below.
General Fund $ 18,462,381
Special-revenue funds 15,698,566
Capital Projects Fund 38,630,517
Enterprise funds 1,739,942,986
Internal service funds 4,446,378
Total $ 1,817,180,828
The City is lessee under a number of operating lease agreements, one of which is non-
cancellable, involving land, buildings and equipment. Rent expense during the fiscal year ended June 30,
2021 approximated $1,227,807 of which $927,669 was related to proprietary funds. The schedule of
future minimum rental payments required under non-cancellable operating leases as of June 30, 2021 is
shown below.
General
Fund
2022 $ 312,558
2023 312,558
2024 312,558
2025 312,558
2026 312,558
2027-2031 1,562,790
2032-2034 937,674
Total $ 4,063,254
There are sundry claims or lawsuits that have been filed against the City or its employees
involving tort and civil rights matters. The City has evaluated those claims and based upon the advice of
counsel, has recorded an estimated claims payable liability in the Governmental Immunity Fund (an
internal service fund) to cover any expected losses.
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Changes in the reported liability carried in the Governmental Immunity Fund since July 1,
resulted in the changes shown in the table below.
Current year
Beginning of claims and Balance at Estimated
fiscal year changes in Claim fiscal year due within
liability estimates payments end one year
2019-2020 $ 6,778,000 $ (2,073,477) $ (667,523) $ 4,037,000 $ 1,501,000
2020-2021 $ 4,037,000 $ 4,147,072 $ (369,072) $ 7,815,000 $ 1,981,000
As of June 30, 2021, the Utilities had outstanding commitments for the construction and
acquisition of property and equipment. Commitments of the Water Utility totaled $46,265,653, of the
Sewer Utility totaled $108,199,417, of the Stormwater Utility totaled $4,908,968, and of the Street
Lighting Utility totaled $16,884.
Federal Stimulus Grant Funds- In 2021 the City received over $50 million of federal grant
money under the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act and the Emergency Rent Assistance Plan
to help combat the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic. This resulted in large cash deposits. The
corresponding expenditures were not complete as of June 30, 2021 which resulted in presenting the
unspent portion as Revenues collected in advance on the current financial statements. It is anticipated
that the majority of the expenditures will occur during the next fiscal year.
Water Right Purchase - In 2009, the City purchased water rights connected to Big Cottonwood
Canyon stream flows from one of its water exchange customers called Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch
Irrigation Company in the amount of $22,764,010. Under this new agreement the City will continue to
provide culinary water to the customers of the Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch Irrigation Company and
will provide them with water vouchers which will entitle them to a set amount of water at no charge in
return for their ownership in the water rights to the canyon stream. The City also agreed to upgrade the
water system to meet current water system standards and to take ownership of the system. The financial
statements show the increase in water rights and the value of the system purchased. Revenue collected in
advance includes the value of the water vouchers issued in the amount of $9,002,327 long term and
$1,022,595 in current liabilities.
Litigation- The Utilities are involved in legal proceedings, primarily related to property
damages and personal injury arising in the ordinary course of business. Based on the facts currently
available, management accrued liabilities totaling $1,935,264, which is the estimated amount of
litigation probable to have a negative outcome. Of this potential liability $1,670,264 is Water Fund
related, $132,000 is Sewer Fund related, and $133,000 is Stormwater fund related.
Of the $1,670,264 related to the Water Fund, $250,000 is related to a potential future
environmental remediation of soils contaminated with lead as a result of shooting range activities
operated by the Police Mutual Aid Association on property owned by the Water Fund. Multiple parties
could be responsible. The current estimated loss could vary depending on future decisions related to the
possible remediation, regulatory requirements, and cost-sharing by other responsible parties, if any. The
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Utilities are currently investigating the extent of lead contamination and potential remediation
alternatives.
There are various claims pending against the Airport from third parties. In anticipation of
opening Phase I of the TRP and NCP, claims arose related to inefficiencies and lost productivity due to
numerous change orders and additional work. During FY21, this claim was settled. In the opinion of
legal counsel for the Airport and Airport management, all other claims are not likely to have a material
adverse impact on the Airport's financial statements.
Environmental Remediation- In 2003 the Utilities began an environmental remediation
process on the Sewer’s Northwest Oil Drain (NWOD) Canal under a US Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) administrative order and with a cost-sharing agreement between the Utilities, British
Petroleum (BP), and Chevron. The two oil companies contribute 2/3 of the project costs of the
remediation, and the Utilities contribute 1/3.
As of June 30, 2021 the oil companies have contributed approximately $21.8 million; the
Utilities have capitalized as construction in progress a total of $33,497,580 in remediation costs. The
Utilities estimate that the remaining remediation activities will generate about $200,000 in contributions
from the oil companies, will cost about $300,000, and will continue through fiscal year 2021. The
Utilities have budgeted accordingly.
The Utilities is the owner of many acres of property in Parley’s Canyon that are held for
watershed purposes. Located within this area was an active shooting range that was operated by the
Police Mutual Aid Association (“PMAA”) for the past 50 years. PMAA recently decided to stop
operating the shooting range and control of the property has been turned back to the Utilities. An
environmental assessment has been started to determine the extent of lead present at the site. The extent
and manner of clean-up of the lead is not yet known, but it is anticipated that impacted soils will be
stabilized and removed for proper disposal. There are multiple potentially responsible parties who
operated and used the shooting range who may be required to share in the cost of the ultimate clean-up
of the site. Currently, the estimate of professional fees and basic efforts to clean-up the site is
$1,500,000. The clean-up costs are anticipated to be divided between the Water Enterprise Fund and Salt
Lake City’s General Fund, with the General Fund paying approximately 85% of the cost. This estimate
could change depending on future decisions related to the clean-up along with the value of contributions
toward the clean-up received from third parties. Salt Lake City is entering into a Voluntary Cleanup
Program through the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to conduct the remediation.
Airport- At June 30, 2021, the Airport was committed to contractors and vendors for
$604,101,664 in conjunction with Airport construction programs.
In the normal course of operations, the City receives grant funds from various Federal Agencies.
The grant programs are subject to audit by agents of the granting authority, the purpose of which is to
ensure compliance with conditions precedent to the granting of funds. Any liability for reimbursement
that may arise as the result of audits of grant funds is not believed to be material.
RDA- As an Agency of the City, the RDA routinely enters into Taxing Entity Contracts (TEC)
and Tax Increment Reimbursement contracts (TIR). The Agency has no taxing authority, therefore
enters into TEC agreements to receive Tax Increment as revenue. For the Agency, Tax Increment is
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deemed contributed revenues from the various taxing authorities participating in the various Project
Area TEC agreements. The Tax Increment received from the City is delineated in the Agency Financial
Statements as Transfers in from the City. Tax Increment revenue from all other taxing entities is
included non-operating revenues with Grants and Other Contributions.
To induce the private sector to participate in the redevelopment of the Project Area, the RDA
will often enter into TIR agreements which reimburse the private developer actual costs over a stated
period of time. These agreements return tax increment revenues annually to the developers. Currently,
the Agency is party to the following TIR agreements.
During the year ended June 30, 2002, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
Gateway Associates, a developer of a project located within the Agency’s Depot District Project Area.
Under the agreement, the Agency is obligated to repay to the developers, from the tax increment
revenues received from the respective projects, up to $16,500,000 plus accrued interest, but not in excess
of the tax increment revenues received from the individual projects. These obligations are also subject to
the developers paying property taxes on a timely basis and the receipts of certificates of project
completion. For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Agency recorded expenses of $1,371,004
and $1,228,660, respectively.
During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
Rio Grande Development, LLC, a developer of a project within the Agency’s Depot District Project
Area. Tremonton Hospitality, LLC, dba Urban Suites assumed this agreement through an assignment
and assumption agreement signed in June 2016. Under this agreement, the Agency is obligated to repay
to the developers, from the tax increment revenues received from the respective project, at the lesser of
$2,020,000 or 37.5% of the Project Tax Increment over the reimbursement term, plus accrued interest,
but not in excess of the tax increment revenues received from the individual projects. These obligations
are also subject to the developers paying property taxes on a timely basis and the receipts of certificates
of project completion. For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Agency recorded expenses of
$99,247 and $102,850, respectively.
In September 2009, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with Scrap, LLC
(Scrap) for a mixed-use housing project located at 850 South 400 West, in the Agency’s Granary District
Project Area. The agreement provides a tax increment reimbursement to the Developer for architectural
and engineering fees associated with LEED Gold Standard design improvements incorporated into the
project. Under the agreement, the Agency is required to pay the Developer a reimbursement cap that is
the lesser of 1) a principal amount equal to 50% of the project architectural and engineering expenses; or
2) $450,000. These obligations are subject to the Developer paying property taxes on a timely basis,
receipts of certificates of project completion, and other annual reporting duties as defined in the
reimbursement agreement. For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Agency recorded expenses
of $0 and $33,773, respectively.
During the year ended June 30, 2010, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
222 S. Main Investments, LLC, a developer of a project within the Agency’s Central Business District
Project Area. Under this agreement, the Agency is obligated to repay to the developers 85% of the tax
increment revenues received by the Agency from the respective project up to the lesser of: 1) total
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developer costs less $127,300,000 or 2) $6,000,000, plus accrued interest of 5.9%, over the
reimbursement term, which expires in January 2031. These obligations are also subject to the developers
paying property taxes on a timely basis, the receipt of certificates of project completion, and annual
certificates of compliance with the other terms of the reimbursement agreement. For the years ended
June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Agency recorded expenses of $626,876 and $650,183, respectively.
During the year ended June 30, 2015, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
Liberty Gateway Properties, L.C. (Liberty) for a mixed-use housing project located on 500 West
between South Temple and 100 South, in the Agency’s Depot District Project Area. The agreement
provides a tax increment reimbursement to the Developer for costs incurred in connection with the
associated parking garage component of the project from the tax increment created from the property.
Under the agreement, the Agency will pay the Developer a reimbursement amount equal to the sum of
1) $3,000 multiplied by the actual number of eligible At-Grade Structured Parking Stalls (up to a
maximum of 48 stalls), plus 2) $6,000 multiplied by the actual number of Below-Grade Structured
Parking Stalls (up to a maximum of 112), together with simple interest accrued thereon. The maximum
that will be reimbursed is $816,000. The reimbursement term is for the tax years 2015 through 2022.
The Agency will make an annual payment to the Developer during the reimbursement term in an amount
equal to 72% of the tax increment for such year actually received by the Agency until the earlier to occur
of 1) Developer has received an amount equal to the reimbursement amount or 2) the expiration of the
reimbursement term. These obligations are subject to the Developer paying property taxes on a timely
basis, receipts of certificates of project completion, and other annual reporting duties as defined in the
reimbursement agreement. For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Agency recorded expenses
of $133,351 and $67,535, respectively.
During the year ended June 30, 2019, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
Stadler US, Inc, a developer of a project located within the Agency’s Stadler Rail Project Area. Under
the agreement, the Agency is obligated to reimburse the developers, from the tax increment revenues
received from the respective projects, up to $9,610,721 over a twenty (20) year term, but not in excess of
the tax increment revenues received from the individual projects. These obligations are also subject to
the developers paying property taxes on a timely basis and the receipts of certificates of project
completion. For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 the Agency did not make any payments due to
Stadler's failure to submit required documentation.
During the year ended June 30, 2020, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
NWQ, LLC, a developer of a project located within the Agency’s Northwest Quadrant Project Area.
Under the agreement, the Agency is obligated to reimburse the developers, from the tax increment
revenues received from the respective projects, up to $28,000,000 over a nineteen (19) year term, but not
in excess of the tax increment revenues received from the individual projects. These obligations are also
subject to the developers paying property taxes on a timely basis and the receipts of certificates of
project completion. The first year of reimbursement is anticipated to be for the 2020 tax year with the
expense recorded in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. No payment was made for the year ended June
30, 2021 due to NWQ's failure to submit documentation.
During the year ended June 30, 2020, the Agency entered into a reimbursement agreement with
West Quarter Residential I, LLC, a developer of a project located within the Agency’s Block 67 Project
Area. Under the agreement, the Agency is obligated to reimburse the developers, from the tax increment
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revenues received from the respective projects, up to $15,000,000 over a twenty (20) year term as a
pass-through from Salt Lake County for transportation funds from the State of Utah, but not in excess of
the tax increment revenues received from the individual projects. These obligations are also subject to
the developers paying property taxes on a timely basis and the receipts of certificates of project
completion. The first year of reimbursement is anticipated to be for the 2022 tax year.
16. Related Party Transactions
To meet the water supply needs of Salt Lake City and Sandy through the year 2035, the
Metropolitan Water District Board, a related entity, completed a new treatment plant. The new treatment
plant is located at the Point of the Mountain in Draper City and includes a conveyance pipeline
connecting the new plant to the District’s Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. The cost of the
treatment plant and conveyance system totaled over $300 million, and the Utilities’ share of the cost is
over $200 million. The 70 million gallon per day plant is funded by an assessment paid by the two cities.
Salt Lake City has 62.5 percent of the capacity and cost assessment in the new treatment plant. Below
are the future minimum payments due from the Water Utility through 2035:
Year Ending June 30,
2022 $ 7,021,892
2023 7,021,892
2024 7,021,892
2025 7,021,892
2026 7,021,892
2027-2031 35,109,460
2032-2035 24,576,622
Total $ 94,795,542
17. Joint Venture
The City is a member of a joint venture known as the City/County landfill in which the City and
Salt Lake County (through its Municipal Affairs Fund and the remainder of the County) each have fifty
percent interest. The joint venture was created to provide solid waste management and disposal services.
The City’s equity in the net resources of the landfill at June 30, 2021, was $20,949,773. This equity
interest is shown in the City’s Refuse Collection Fund (an enterprise fund).
The inter-local cooperation agreement created the joint venture and established the Salt Lake
Valley Solid Waste Management Council (the Council). The Council consists of five members: the
County’s Mayor, or a designee; the City's Mayor, or a designee; one elected official, or a designee
designated by the Salt Lake County Council of Governments, who is not an official or an employee of
the County or the City but whose municipality is served by the Facility; one member of the Salt Lake
Valley Board of Health or the Director of Health as designated by such Board, or a designee; and one
member with technical expertise in the field of solid waste management, said expert member to be
selected by the council members who represent the City, the County, and the Salt Lake Valley Board of
Health. The Council’s responsibilities are to recommend: (1) appointment or removal of Director; (2)
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plan, establish and approve all construction projects for solid waste operations; and (3) determine best
use of facility; (4) establish public policy for all major operations or activities; (5) prepare an annual
operating budget that includes expenditures and the means of financing them.
All actions by the Council are recommendations to the City Council and the County
Commission, which have equal power to review, ratify, modify, or veto any action submitted by the
Council.
The Council has developed a master plan designed to comply with environmental standards
established by the federal government and to meet accounting and financial reporting requirements
under GASB Statement No. 18, Accounting for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Closure and Post-
closure Care Costs. In compliance with this standard, the Council has established user fees sufficient to
cover all operating costs, including post-closure costs that have been mandated by the federal
government. The estimated liability for closure and post closure care was established under the
requirement set by the State of Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and is based on an
engineering study completed during November 2016. The estimate totals $11.5 million at Salt Lake
County’s fiscal year end and is based on 30.1% of capacity currently filled. The Landfill will recognize
the remaining estimated cost of closure and post-closure care of $27,017,311 as the remaining capacity
is filled. The total capacity was revised in 2016 to reflect increased allowable height, slope and new
technology. The landfill is expected to be filled to capacity in the year 2082. The expenses in 2020 were
$480,880. Actual ongoing costs may differ due to inflation, changes in technology, or change in
regulations.
In November 1996, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued final regulations
regarding financial assurance provisions for local government owners and operators of municipal solid
waste landfills. The regulations allow compliance with financial assurance requirements by meeting a
financial test or by alternate methods. The financial test method is available only to local governments
who can demonstrate that they are capable of meeting their financial obligations relating to their landfills
and is sometimes referred to as “self-insurance.” The alternate methods generally involve third-party
financial instruments such as trust funds, letters of credit, or insurance policies. The financial assurance
requirement is the estimated total current costs of closure and post-closure care of $38,534,253 at
December 31, 2020. Although the County and Salt Lake City satisfy the financial test coverage and the
financial assurance requirement (therefore, an alternate method is not necessary), the Landfill makes
annual contributions to a trust account to finance the estimated liability for landfill closure and post-
closure care costs. At December 31, 2020 the Landfill had invested $11,516,942 in a trust account with
the Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund. The owners are required to submit documentation of financial
assurance to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality demonstrating that they meet the financial
test at the close of each fiscal year. In the event the owners no longer meet the requirements of the
financial test, they shall, within 210 days following the close of their fiscal years, obtain alternative
financial assurance for total current costs of landfill closure and post-closure care that exceed 43% of the
owners’ total annual revenue.
For the year ended June 30, 2021, the City paid the landfill approximately $2,059,544.
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in user fees. Separately audited financial statements for the City/County landfill may be obtained from
the Executive Director or Fiscal Manager, Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility, 6030
West California Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.
The City has 50% ownership interest in the Sugarhouse House Park Authority. Salt Lake County
owns the remaining 50% interest. The Sugar House Park Authority, created in 1957, maintains and
improves the land known as Sugarhouse Park which includes 116 acres of land with a historical cost of
$112,500. The City’s investment in the Sugar House Park Authority as of December 31, 2020 totaled
$929,006, which has been included in governmental activity investment in joint ventures in the
government-wide statement of net position. Of the total investment $784,520 is related to capital assets.
The Sugar House Park Authority is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of nine members.
The City and the County each appoint one member. The other seven members are appointed jointly by
the City and County Trustees. The City provides water to the park for a fee and the county is contracted
to provide maintenance services and provide for daily management, operation and maintenance of the
park. Separately audited statements may be obtained from the Sugar House Park Authority, 6332 S.
Airport Road, West Jordan, Utah, 84084.
18. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In response to the difficulties presented by COVID-19, GASB issued Statement No. 95 which
postponed the effective date of certain authoritative guidance. Below are the statements applicable to
Salt Lake City with updated effective dates.
In June 2017, the GASB issued Statement No. 87, Leases. The statement is meant to better meet
the information needs of financial statement users by improving accounting and financial reporting for
leases by governments. This statement increases the usefulness of governments’ financial statements by
requiring recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities for leases that previously were classified as
operating leases and recognized as inflows of resources or outflows of resources based on the payment
provisions of the contract. It establishes a single model for lease accounting based on the foundational
principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset. Under this statement, a lessee
is required to recognize a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset, and a lessor is required
to recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources, thereby enhancing the relevance and
consistency of information about governments’ leasing activities. Statement 87 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2021 and early adoption is encouraged. The City is currently evaluating
the impact of this statement on the financial statements when implemented.
In May 2019, the GASB issued Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations. The statement is
meant to provide a single method of reporting conduit debt obligations by issuers and eliminate diversity
in practice associated with (1) commitments extended by issuers, (2) arrangements associated with
conduit debt obligations, and (3) related note disclosures. This Statement achieves those objectives by
clarifying the existing definition of a conduit debt obligation; establishing that a conduit debt obligation
is not a liability of the issuer; establishing standards for accounting and financial reporting of additional
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commitments and voluntary commitments extended by issuers and arrangements associated with conduit
debt obligations; and improving required note disclosures. The City is currently evaluating the impact
of this statement on the financial statements when implemented.
In Jan 2020, the GASB issued Statement No. 92, Omnibus 2020. The statement is meant to
enhance comparability in accounting and financial reporting and to improve the consistency of
authoritative literature by addressing practice issues that have been identified during implementation and
application of certain GASB Statements. This Statement addresses a variety of topics and includes
specific provisions about the following: The effective date of Statement No. 87, Leases, and
Implementation Guide No. 2019-3, Leases, for interim financial reports; reporting of intra-entity
transfers of assets between a primary government employer and a component unit defined benefit
pension plan or defined benefit other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plan; the applicability of
Statements No. 73, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions and Related Assets That Are Not
within the Scope of GASB Statement 68, and Amendments to Certain Provisions of GASB Statements
67 and 68, as amended, and No. 74, Financial Reporting for Post-employment Benefit Plans Other Than
Pension Plans, as amended, to reporting assets accumulated for post-employment benefits; the
applicability of certain requirements of Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities, to post-employment
benefit arrangements; measurement of liabilities (and assets, if any) related to asset retirement
obligations (AROs) in a government acquisition; reporting by public entity risk pools for amounts that
are recoverable from reinsurers or excess insurers; reference to nonrecurring fair value measurements of
assets or liabilities in authoritative literature; terminology used to refer to derivative instruments. The
City is currently evaluating the impact of this statement on the financial statements when implemented.
In June 2020, the GASB issued Statement No. 97, Certain Component Unit Criteria, and
Accounting and Financial Reporting for Internal Revenue Code Section 457 Deferred Compensation
Plans—an amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No. 84, and a supersession of GASB Statement
No. 32. The statement is meant to (1) increase consistency and comparability related to the reporting of
fiduciary component units in circumstances in which a potential component unit does not have a
governing board and the primary government performs the duties that a governing board typically would
perform; (2) mitigate costs associated with the reporting of certain defined contribution pension plans,
defined contribution other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plans, and employee benefit plans other
than pension plans or OPEB plans (other employee benefit plans) as fiduciary component units in
fiduciary fund financial statements; and (3) enhance the relevance, consistency, and comparability of the
accounting and financial reporting for Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 457 deferred compensation
plans (Section 457 plans) that meet the definition of a pension plan and for benefits provided through
those plans. The City is currently evaluating the impact of this statement on the financial statements
when implemented.
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19. Subsequent Events
The following events occurred subsequent to June 30, 2021:
On August 5, 2021 the Airport issued $776,928,000 of Series 2021A (AMT), and $127,645,000
of Series 2021B (Non-AMT) bonds. The proceeds of the bonds are being used to finance portions of the
Terminal Redevelopment Program and the North Concourse Program. These two redevelopment
programs are referred to as the New SLC.
The Airport repaid the full amount of the outstanding line of credit balance in August 2021 from
bond proceeds from this latest issuance.
On September 7, 2021, the Utilities settled a claim for $250,000 more than was originally
estimated. The Utilities determined that this settlement is a Type 1 subsequent event, and accordingly,
the additional amount was recognized as an administrative expense and a liability as of June 30, 2021.
The Utilities allocated the $250,000 between the Water Utility, Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility:
$150,000, $67,000, and $33,000; respectively.
On November 30, 2021 the City issued $20,660,000 of GO Series 2021A bonds. The proceeds
of the bonds are being used for street reconstruction.
On December 15, 2021 the City issued $15,045,000 of Sales Tax Refunding bonds. The
proceeds of the bonds are being used to refund Sales Tax Bonds Series 2013B and LBA Bond Series
2013A and 2014A.
Subsequent to year-end, the City continues to be impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19), which has significantly increased risk and uncertainties in the global economy including
the community in which the City operates. The City is closely and continuously monitoring the
pandemic, its effects on the organization and the community, and the financial impact on the City.
The City received a grant of approximately $12 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding from the Federal Government which will continue to be used
in fiscal year 2022 to help offset the impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, the Airport, a component of
the City, received $82.5 million in CARES Act Funding which will be used to help offset the loss of
revenue in landside and terminal concession revenue.
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Required Supplementary Information
108
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GENERAL FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual
(GAAP basis)
Adjustment
to budgetary
basis
(Note to RSI 1)
Actual on
budgetary
basis
(non-GAAP)
Budgeted Amounts
Original
Budget
Final
Budget Variance
Revenues:
General property taxes $ 113,495,125 $ — $ 113,495,125 $ 112,927,349 $ 112,927,349 $ 567,776
Sales, use and excise taxes 122,654,953 — 122,654,953 100,797,099 100,797,099 21,857,854
Franchise taxes 23,952,168 — 23,952,168 26,812,125 26,812,125 (2,859,957)
Licenses 11,418,021 — 11,418,021 13,696,326 13,696,326 (2,278,305)
Permits 25,004,393 — 25,004,393 14,863,916 15,018,142 9,986,251
Fines and forfeitures 1,837,591 — 1,837,591 2,238,848 2,238,848 (401,257)
Interest 1,141,861 — 1,141,861 1,900,682 1,900,682 (758,821)
Intergovernmental 4,781,753 — 4,781,753 4,444,400 4,722,533 59,220
Interfund service charges 20,971,348 — 20,971,348 20,281,706 20,281,706 689,642
Parking meter 1,915,888 — 1,915,888 3,347,986 3,432,962 (1,517,074)
Parking ticket 1,701,881 — 1,701,881 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,881
Charges for services 4,026,186 — 4,026,186 3,939,022 4,129,301 (103,115)
Rental and other income 816,715 — 816,715 489,047 489,047 327,668
Transfers In — — — 9,750,600 8,830,607 (8,830,607)
Miscellaneous 2,800,718 — 2,800,718 4,055,277 4,417,419 (1,616,701)
Total revenues 336,518,601 — 336,518,601 321,244,383 321,394,146 15,124,455
Expenditures:
Current:
City Council 3,910,937 460,731 4,371,668 4,226,075 4,595,754 224,086
Mayor 3,495,653 325,577 3,821,230 3,883,065 3,934,960 113,730
City Attorney 6,840,902 195,924 7,036,826 7,123,638 7,745,704 708,878
Finance 7,872,632 521,342 8,393,974 8,387,673 9,110,691 716,717
Fire 40,360,501 545,950 40,906,451 42,737,520 40,949,341 42,890
Combined Emergency Services 7,557,911 165,523 7,723,434 8,260,571 7,829,550 106,116
Police 80,751,205 1,240,349 81,991,554 79,097,332 83,769,506 1,777,952
Community and Neighborhoods 23,616,595 1,262,456 24,879,051 24,318,570 25,526,114 647,063
Economic Development 2,243,608 13,365 2,256,973 2,388,562 2,461,783 204,810
Justice Court 4,340,743 68,344 4,409,087 4,726,866 4,779,541 370,454
Human Resource 2,576,008 84,575 2,660,583 2,629,008 2,736,633 76,050
Public Services 44,240,773 4,121,694 48,362,467 46,575,226 50,287,788 1,925,321
Nondepartmental 37,572,779 3,864,102 41,436,881 42,894,458 57,403,202 15,966,321
Interest and other fiscal charges — — — 350,000 350,000 350,000
Total expenditures 265,380,247 12,869,932 278,250,179 277,598,564 301,480,567 23,230,388
Revenues over (under) expenditures 71,138,354 (12,869,932) 58,268,422 43,645,819 19,913,579 38,354,843
Other financing sources (uses):
Proceeds from sale of property 38,996 — 38,996 — — 38,996
Transfers in 8,447,676 — 8,447,676 9,750,600 8,830,607 (382,931)
Transfers out (52,581,232) — (52,581,232) (48,531,439) (52,224,445) (356,787)
Total other financing sources (uses): (44,094,560) — (44,094,560) (38,780,839) (43,393,838) (700,722)
Net Change in Fund Balance 27,043,794 (12,869,932) 14,173,862 4,864,980 (23,480,259) 37,654,121
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 89,242,176 (1,308,571) 41,399,108 36,328,229 18,506,673 22,892,435
Prior year encumbrances appropriated
in current year — 9,671,834 9,671,834 9,671,834 9,671,834 —
Prior period compensated absences — (191,701) (191,701) — — —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 116,285,970 $ (4,698,370) $ 65,053,103 $ 50,865,043 $ 4,698,248 $ 60,546,556
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SCHEDULE OF THE PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
As of the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Noncontributory System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion of the net pension liability 9.93 % 10.01 % 10.09 % 10.16 % 10.50 % 10.40 % 10.30 %
Proportionate share of the net pension liability $ 5,095,905 $ 37,731,456 $ 74,328,318 $ 44,516,859 $ 67,230,056 $ 58,910,626 $ 44,746,492
Covered payroll 77,864,031 79,785,630 81,245,865 82,604,948 86,964,302 85,816,435 86,096,547
Proportionate share of the net pension liability
as a percentage of its covered payroll 6.54 % 47.29 % 91.49 % 53.89 % 77.30 % 68.60 % 52.00 %
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 99.20 % 93.70 % 87.00 % 91.90 % 87.30 % 87.80 % 90.20 %
Contributory Retirement System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion of the net pension liability 10.43 % 10.93 % 12.05 % 13.90 % 14.20 % 9.50 % 9.20 %
Proportionate share of the net pension liability $ (1,869,545) $ 716,348 $ 4,889,920 $ 1,131,317 $ 4,650,788 $ 6,662,216 $ 2,659,357
Covered payroll 1,720,735 1,958,697 2,255,421 2,821,107 3,401,048 4,038,849 4,934,504
Proportionate share of the net pension liability
as a percentage of its covered payroll (108.65) % 36.57 % 216.80 % 40.10 % 136.80 % 165.00 % 53.90 %
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 103.90 % 98.60 % 91.20 % 98.20 % 92.90 % 85.70 % 94.00 %
* In accordance with paragraph 81.a of GASB 68, the City is required to disclose a 10 year history in this table. However, until a full 10 year trend is compiled, the City will present
information for those years for which information is available.
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SCHEDULE OF THE PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
As of the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Public Safety System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion of the net pension liability 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 %
Proportionate share of the net pension liability $59,354,942 $79,378,833 $103,028,051 $86,194,634 $91,688,895 $85,106,335 $72,876,185
Covered payroll 28,690,327 29,303,158 29,710,645 29,999,431 31,087,336 28,581,857 28,254,323
Proportionate share of the net pension liability
as a percentage of its covered payroll 206.88 % 270.89 % 346.77 % 287.32 % 294.90 % 297.80 % 257.90 %
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 85.90 % 80.40 % 73.70 % 77.30 % 74.00 % 73.90 % 76.70 %
Firefighters System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion of the net pension liability (asset) 26.38 % 26.66 % 26.50 % 25.40 % 26.00 % 25.80 % 25.70 %
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset)$ (35,538,594) $ (16,662,414) $ 10,708,746 $ (5,697,589) $ 3,844,181 $ 4,382,293 $ (2,831,091)
Covered payroll 21,900,906 21,916,972 21,677,933 21,246,778 22,462,865 21,718,863 21,493,020
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset)
as a percentage of its covered payroll (162.27) % (76.03) % 49.40 % (26.82) % 17.11 % 20.20 % (13.20) %
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 112.00 % 105.80 % 96.10 % 102.30 % 98.40 % 98.10 % 101.30 %
* In accordance with paragraph 81.a of GASB 68, the City is required to disclose a 10 year history in this table. However, until a full 10 year trend is compiled, the City will present
information for those years for which information is available.
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SCHEDULE OF THE PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
As of the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Tier 2 Public Employees System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion of the net pension liability (asset) 2.87 % 2.84 % 2.74 % 2.70 % 2.70 % 2.60 % 2.50 %
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset)$ 412,448 $ 639,365 $ 1,173,741 $ 237,701 $ 305,635 $ (5,627) $ (75,674)
Covered payroll 45,852,498 39,505,904 31,993,906 26,365,818 22,470,077 16,654,990 12,253,110
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset)
as a percentage of its covered payroll 0.90 % 1.62 % 3.67 % 0.90 % 1.40 % — % (0.60) %
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 98.30 % 96.50 % 90.80 % 97.40 % 95.10 % 100.20 % 103.50 %
Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion of the net pension liability (asset) 5.74 % 5.55 % 5.18 % 5.18 % 5.10 % 4.90 % 4.70 %
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset)$ 515,287 $ 521,868 $ 129,911 $ (59,931) $ (44,337) $ (70,899) $ (69,679)
Covered payroll 11,485,493 9,144,399 6,932,409 5,466,404 4,220,190 2,887,833 1,947,856
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset)
as a percentage of its covered payroll 4.49 % 5.71 % 1.87 % (1.10) % 1.10 % (2.50) % (3.60) %
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 93.10 % 89.60 % 95.60 % 103.00 % 103.60 % 110.70 % 120.50 %
* In accordance with paragraph 81.a of GASB 68, the City is required to disclose a 10 year history in this table. However, until a full 10 year trend is compiled, the City will present
information for those years for which information is available.
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SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
June 30, 2021
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Noncontributory System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 14,211,603 $ 14,468,883 $ 14,784,183 $ 15,587,651 $ 15,203,842 $ 15,620,205 $ 15,813,000 $ 14,799,405
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (14,211,603) (14,468,883) (14,784,183) (15,587,651) (15,203,842) (15,620,205) (15,813,000) (14,799,405)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 77,436,235 78,833,598 80,557,707 84,994,448 82,857,075 85,124,380 86,242,509 86,203,296
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 18.35 % 18.35 % 18.35 % 18.34 % 18.40 % 18.40 % 18.30 % 17.20 %
Contributory Retirement System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 230,348 $ 269,579 $ 295,509 $ 385,624 $ 440,076 $ 521,065 $ 663,580 $ 678,348
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (230,348) (269,579) (295,509) (385,624) (440,076) (521,065) (663,580) (678,348)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 1,593,017 1,864,326 2,043,653 2,667,741 3,043,441 3,603,536 4,589,128 5,108,117
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 14.46 % 14.46 % 14.46 % 14.50 %14.5% 14.50 % 14.50 % 13.30 %
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SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
June 30, 2021
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Public Safety System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 12,550,149 $ 13,455,117 $ 13,599,853 $ 14,249,526 $ 13,983,065 $ 13,373,761 $ 13,142,387 $ 12,367,266
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (12,550,149) (13,455,117) (13,599,853) (14,249,526) (13,983,065) (13,373,761) (13,142,387) (12,367,266)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 27,456,348 29,318,067 29,492,416 30,940,836 30,315,192 28,977,940 28,508,216 27,913,882
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 45.71 % 45.90 % 46.11 % 46.10 % 46.10 % 46.20 % 46.10 % 44.30 %
Firefighters System 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 1,584,137 $ 1,594,213 $ 1,575,638 $ 1,492,942 $ 1,415,652 $ 1,478,858 $ 1,423,828 $ 953,758
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (1,584,137) (1,594,213) (1,575,638) (1,492,942) (1,415,652) (1,478,858) (1,423,828) (953,758)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 22,144,611 22,042,984 21,763,435 22,283,254 21,256,546 21,877,162 21,606,471 21,390,496
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 7.15 % 7.23 % 7.24 % 6.70 % 6.70 % 6.80 % 6.60 % 4.50 %
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SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
June 30, 2021
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Tier 2 Public Employee System***2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 7,581,247 $ 6,812,120 $ 5,538,150 $ 4,540,799 $ 3,554,282 $ 2,862,396 $ 2,144,571 $ 1,434,751
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (7,581,247) (6,812,120) (5,538,150) (4,540,799) (3,554,282) (2,862,396) (2,144,571) (1,434,751)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 47,983,204 43,501,516 35,640,144 30,052,109 23,838,638 19,200,283 14,354,821 10,255,748
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 15.80 % 15.66 % 15.54 % 15.10 % 14.90 % 14.90 % 14.90 % 14.00 %
Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter System***2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 3,605,014 $ 3,079,494 $ 2,273,400 $ 1,700,143 $ 1,268,783 $ 958,067 $ 723,268 $ 494,869
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (3,605,014) (3,079,494) (2,273,400) (1,700,143) (1,268,783) (958,067) (723,268) (494,869)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 11,814,994 10,711,284 8,055,737 6,249,529 4,734,619 3,478,846 2,424,518 1,709,850
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 30.51 % 28.75 % 28.22 % 27.20 % 26.80 % 27.50 % 29.80 % 28.90 %
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SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
June 30, 2021
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Tier 2 Public Employees DC Only System***2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 1,044,855 $ 839,449 $ 718,595 $ 612,119 $ 469,208 $ 350,234 $ 223,610 $ 99,229
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (1,044,855) (839,449) (718,595) (612,119) (469,208) (350,234) (223,610) (99,229)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 14,939,673 11,951,099 10,299,788 8,817,876 6,802,409 5,235,399 3,327,655 1,778,375
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 6.99 % 7.02 % 6.98 % 6.94 % 6.90 % 6.70 % 6.70 % 5.60 %
Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter DC Only
System***2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Actuarial determined contributions $ 453,281 $ 389,830 $ 358,354 $ 273,217 $ 167,364 $ 144,511 $ 138,623 $ 66,613
Contributions in relation to the contractually required (453,281) (389,830) (358,354) (273,217) (167,364) (144,511) (138,623) (66,613)
contribution
Contribution deficiency — — — — — — — —
Covered payroll 2,327,822 2,025,004 1,826,747 1,357,040 892,166 738,510 660,215 327,534
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll ** 19.47 % 19.25 % 19.62 % 20.10 % 18.80 % 19.60 % 21.00 % 20.30 %
* Amounts presented were determined as of fiscal year July 1 - June 30. The City is required to prospectively develop this table
in future years to show 10-years of information. However, until a full 10 year trend is compiled, the City will present information
for those years for which information is available.
** Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll may be different than the Board certified rate due to rounding or other administrative issues.
*** Contributions in Tier 2 include an amortization rate to help fund the unfunded liabilities in the Tier 1 systems. Tier 2 systems were created effective July 1, 2011.
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SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
UTAH RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
June 30, 2021
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC SAFETY FUND
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Actuarially Determined Contribution $ 15,608,224 $ 15,608,919 $ 15,294,371 $ 14,899,169 $ 15,260,367 $ 14,100,050
Contribution in relation to the actuarially determined
contribution (15,608,224) (15,608,919) (15,294,371) (14,899,169) (15,260,367) (14,100,050)
Contribution deficiency (excess) — — — — — —
Covered payroll 28,519,448 28,862,618 29,357,367 30,142,604 28,331,159 28,581,857
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll 54.7 % 54.1 % 52.1 % 49.43 % 53.86 % 49.33 %
* Amounts presented were determined as of fiscal year July 1 - June 30. The City is required to prospectively develop this table
in future years to show 10-years of information. However, until a full 10 year trend is compiled, the City will present information
for those years for which information is available.
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN NET PENSION LIABILITY
December 31, 2020
Last 10 Fiscal Years*
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability
Total pension liability 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Service Cost $ 6,566,784 $ 6,664,578 $ 6,763,108 $ 6,704,194 $ 6,316,421 $ 5,963,330
Interest (on the Total Pension Liability) 27,597,013 26,741,309 25,880,971 24,936,718 23,099,095 23,023,003
Difference between expected and actual experience 3,340,606 345,357 533,365 2,143,293 2,814,918 2,062,462
Changes of assumptions (242,821) — — 11,736,690 11,312,611 —
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions (21,546,165) (21,233,951) (20,264,462) (18,746,721) (17,682,059) (17,073,847)
Net change in total pension liability 15,715,417 12,517,293 12,912,982 26,774,174 25,860,986 13,974,948
Total pension liability – beginning 404,569,021 392,051,728 379,138,746 352,364,572 326,503,586 312,528,638
Total pension liability – ending $ 420,284,438 $ 404,569,021 $ 392,051,728 $ 379,138,746 $ 352,364,572 $ 326,503,586
Plan fiduciary net position
Contributions – employer $ 15,608,224 $ 15,608,919 $ 15,294,371 $ 14,899,169 $ 15,260,367 $ 14,100,050
Contributions – employee 88,759 — — — 7,662 198
Net investment income 40,543,142 41,115,915 (1,074,920) 34,603,100 20,441,556 4,177,400
Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions (21,546,165) (21,233,951) (20,264,462) (18,746,721) (17,682,059) (17,073,847)
Administrative Expense (129,919) (125,839) (134,501) (129,436) (118,082) (115,895)
Other 1,175,267 801,467 2,259,077 1,642,323 1,368,982 656,892
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 35,739,308 36,166,511 (3,920,435) 32,268,435 19,278,426 1,744,798
Plan fiduciary net position – beginning 325,190,188 289,023,677 292,944,112 260,675,677 241,397,251 239,652,453
Plan fiduciary net position – ending $ 360,929,496 $ 325,190,188 $ 289,023,677 $ 292,944,112 $ 260,675,677 $ 241,397,251
Net pension liability $ 59,354,942 $ 79,378,833 $ 103,028,051 $ 86,194,634 $ 91,688,895 $ 85,106,335
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage
of the total pension liability 85.9 % 80.4 % 73.7 % 77.3 % 74.0 % 73.9 %
Covered payroll 28,519,448 28,862,618 29,357,367 30,142,604 28,331,159 28,581,857
Net pension liability as a percentage
of covered payroll 208.1 % 275.0 % 350.9 % 286.0 % 323.6 % 297.8 %
Pension plan fiduciary net position: Detailed information about the pension plan’s fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued URS financial report.
*Fiscal 2016 is the earliest data the City has for this plan; this schedule will be built prospectively.
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COMPONENT UNIT LIBRARY
SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN THE TOTAL OPEB LIABILITY AND RELATED RATIOS
June 30, 2021
Last 10 Fiscal Years *
Schedule of Changes in the Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
2021 2020 2019 2018
Total OPEB Liability
Service Cost $ — $ — $ — $ —
Interest 5,876 7,958 9,568 10,234
Changes of benefit terms — — — —
Differences between expected and actual experience (1,113) (398) (764) 1,985
Changes in assumptions or other inputs 9,647 1,857 8,215 —
Benefit Payments (22,900) (24,750) (29,250) (31,950)
Net Change in Total OPEB liability (8,490) (15,333) (12,231) (19,731)
Total OPEB Liability - Beginning 251,305 266,638 278,868 298,599
Total OPEB Liability - Ending $ 242,815 $ 251,305 $ 266,637 $ 278,868
Covered Payroll — — — —
Total OPEB Liability as a percentage of covered
Payroll N/A N/A N/A N/A
Notes to Schedule:
Changes of Benefit Terms:None
Changes of Assumptions:Changes of assumptions and other inputs reflects the effects of
changes in the discount rate each period. The following are the
discount rates used in each period:
2018 3.62%
2019 3.13%
2020 2.45%
2021 1.92%
* In accordance with paragraph 170.a of GASB Statement No. 75, employers will need to disclose a 10-year schedule of changes in the total OPEB
liability in their required supplementary information. However, until a full 10-year schedule is compiled, the Library will present information for those
years for which information is available.
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Notes to Required Supplementary
Information
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1. Budgetary-GAAP Reporting Reconciliation
The City Council can amend the budget to any extent, provided the budgeted expenditures do not
exceed revenues and appropriated fund balance. During the year ended June 30, 2021, General Fund
appropriations increased by a net $28,638,937. The first increase was for encumbrances totaling
$9,671,834. The fourth budget amendment totaled $13,287,506 and included request four new positions
and severance due to the change in administration of $470,000. It also included $2,300,000 for fire
apparatus, $950,000 for the Parks Building heating and air conditioning and $2,000,000 for the
Leonardo building escalators, The remaining amount included increases in trails projects, economic
development loans, housing, facilities repairs and funding for corona virus issues. The fifth and sixth
budget amendment increased general fund budgets by $1,350,000 and $2,584,080 respectively. These
amounts included funding increases for housing funding, public safety and emergency response to both
corona virus and protest issues. Other smaller budget amendments made up the difference.
The Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
include comparisons of the legally adopted budget (more fully described in Note 1 of the Notes to the
Financial Statements) with actual data on a budgetary basis for the General Fund and proprietary funds
that have a budgetary basis that differs from GAAP. Accounting principles applied for purposes of
developing data on a budgetary basis differ from those used to present financial statements in conformity
with GAAP. The difference in expenditures between GAAP and budgetary basis for the General Fund is
reconciled in the following table.
General Fund Expenditures
Actual on
reporting
basis
Plus
encumbrances
as of Change in
compensation
obligations
Actual on
budgetary
basisJune 30, 2021
City Council $ 3,910,937 $ 445,442 $ 15,289 $ 4,371,668
Mayor 3,495,653 314,969 10,608 3,821,230
City Attorney 6,840,902 168,255 27,669 7,036,826
Finance 7,872,632 488,411 32,931 8,393,974
Fire 40,360,501 405,010 140,940 40,906,451
Combined Emergency Services 7,557,911 140,809 24,714 7,723,434
Police 80,751,205 993,631 246,718 81,991,554
Community and Neighborhoods 23,616,595 1,202,224 60,232 24,879,051
Economic Development 2,243,608 8,431 4,934 2,256,973
Justice Courts 4,340,743 45,540 22,804 4,409,087
Human Resources 2,576,008 64,508 20,067 2,660,583
Public Services 44,240,773 3,998,113 123,581 48,362,467
Nondepartmental 37,572,779 3,864,102 — 41,436,881
Total expenditures 265,380,247 12,139,443 730,487 278,250,179
Transfers out 52,581,232 — — 52,581,232
Total $ 317,961,479 $ 12,139,443 $ 730,487 $ 330,831,411
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2. Post-employment Benefits other than pensions:
No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in paragraph four of GASB Statement 75. The
plan is not accounted for as a trust fund since an irrevocable trust has not been established to account for the plan.
The plan does not issue a separate report. The activity of the plan is reported in the Library’s general fund.
3. Changes in Assumptions:
There were a number of demographic assumptions (e.g. rates of termination, disability,
retirement, as well as an updated mortality and salary increase assumption) updated for use in the
January 1, 2020 actuarial valuation. These assumption updates were adopted by the Utah State
Retirement Board as a result of an Actuarial Experience Study performed for the Utah Retirement
Systems. In aggregate, those assumption changes resulted in a $201 million increase in the Total Pension
Liability, which is about 0.50% of the Total Pension Liability as of December 31, 2019 for all systems
combined. The Actuarial Experience Study report as of December 31, 2019 provides detailed
information regarding those assumption changes, which may be accessed online at newsroom.urs.org
under the "Retirement Office" column using the "Reports and Stats" tab.
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Supplementary Information
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Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Arts Council Fund - To account for activities of the Arts Council and the purchase or construction of
art in City owned facilities.
Downtown Economic Development Fund - To account for special assessments which are restricted for
downtown projects or improvements.
Community Development Operating Fund - To account for monies received by the City as grantee
participant in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, except for CDBG monies to
be used for capital improvements which are accounted for in the Capital Projects Fund.
Grants Operating Fund - To account for monies received by the City under the Home Program,
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Shelter Grants, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids
Grants, Urban Area Security Initiative Grants, Metropolitan Medical Response System Grants, Local
Emergency Planning Committee Hazardous Materials Grants, Drug Free Communities Grants, Rocky
Mountain Drug Trafficking Grants, Justice Assistance Grants, Historic Preservation Grants, and other
studies and grants.
Street Lighting Fund - To account for the operation of additional street lights, the cost of which is paid
by the City and by property owners who benefit from these improvements.
Demolition, Weed and Forfeiture Fund - To account for City mandated demolition, weed abatement
activities and certain police forfeiture activities.
Emergency 911 Dispatch Fund - To account for the City's portion of the County-wide emergency
dispatch system.
Salt Lake City Donation Fund - This fund was established to account for individual private and
intergovernmental contributions held in trust by the City for the Child Abduction Fund, Youth City
Programs, Imagination Celebration, Police and Fire Equipment Endowments, Environmental Issues
Fund, Police High School Scholarship Fund, Historic Preservation Fund, Mayor’s Sponsorship Fund,
and other contributions received to be held for a specific purpose.
Special Improvement Debt Service Fund - This fund is used to account for the cost of servicing the
debt created by financing the construction of public improvements deemed to benefit the properties
against which special assessments are levied.
Transportation Fund - In 2018 the State of Utah imposed a statewide 0.25% sales tax to be used for
transportation. The state legislature allowed the Cities to receive this funding directly in July 2019. In
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the City created a separate governmental transportation fund to
collect and spend their portion of the sales to improve transportation within the City.
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Special
Revenue
Funds
Special
Improvement
Debt Service
Fund
Total
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Unrestricted $ 68,926,792 $ 120,538 $ 69,047,330
Receivables:
Property tax receivable 774,876 — 774,876
Accounts receivable 269,783 139,955 409,738
Loan and other receivables 118,265 — 118,265
Due from other governments 1,990,698 — 1,990,698
Other 1,797 357,140 358,937
Prepaids 69,352 — 69,352
Total assets $ 72,151,563 $ 617,633 $ 72,769,196
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 5,783,981 $ 81 $ 5,784,062
Accrued liabilities 196,567 — 196,567
Current deposits and advance rentals 1,429,936 — 1,429,936
Revenues collected in advance 46,428,092 — 46,428,092
Other liabilities payable from restricted assets 269,783 497,095 766,878
Total liabilities 54,108,359 497,176 54,605,535
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable grant revenue 5,000 — 5,000
Total liabilities and deferred inflows of resources 54,113,359 497,176 54,610,535
FUND BALANCE
Nonspendable 69,352 — 69,352
Restricted 8,138,179 — 8,138,179
Committed 3,546,435 120,457 3,666,892
Assigned 6,284,238 — 6,284,238
Total fund balance 18,038,204 120,457 18,158,661
Total liabilities and fund balance $ 72,151,563 $ 617,633 $ 72,769,196
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Year ended June 30, 2021
Special
Revenue
Funds
Special
Improvement
Debt Service
Fund
Total
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Revenues:
Sales, use, and excise taxes $ 13,527,491 $ — $ 13,527,491
Assessments 2,368,041 14,878 2,382,919
Fines and forfeitures 196,951 — 196,951
Interest 69,402 17,839 87,241
Intergovernmental 26,753,543 — 26,753,543
Charges for services 1,449,659 — 1,449,659
Contributions 588,722 — 588,722
Rental & Other Income 41,603 — 41,603
Miscellaneous 538,158 — 538,158
Total revenues 45,533,570 32,717 45,566,287
Expenditures:
Combined Emergency Services 139,270 — 139,270
Community and Economic Development 26,212,269 — 26,212,269
Public Services 1,711,629 — 1,711,629
Transportation 366,807 — 366,807
Arts Council 1,699,285 — 1,699,285
Debt service:
Interest and other fiscal charges — 1,043 1,043
Total expenditures 30,129,260 1,043 30,130,303
Operating income 15,404,310 31,674 15,435,984
Proceeds from sale of property 11,504 — 11,504
Transfers in 1,000,000 — 1,000,000
Transfers out (14,004,365) — (14,004,365)
Increase/decrease in fund balance 2,411,449 31,674 2,443,123
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 15,626,755 88,784 15,715,539
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 18,038,204 $ 120,458 $ 18,158,661
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Arts
Council
Downtown
Economic
Development
Community
Development
Operating
Grants
Operating
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Unrestricted $ 839,660 $ 1,943,715 $ 90,868 $ 53,050,970
Receivables:
Property tax receivable — — — —
Accounts receivable — 269,783 — —
Loan and other receivables, net 118,265 — — —
Due from other governments — — 639,092 1,351,606
Other 1,797 — — —
Prepaids 55,311 — 3,000 6,541
Total assets $ 1,015,033 $ 2,213,498 $ 732,960 $ 54,409,117
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 166,145 $ — $ 472,672 $ 5,076,811
Accrued liabilities 192,850 — — —
Current deposits and advance rentals — — — 6,000
Total current liabilities 358,995 — 472,672 5,082,811
Noncurrent liabilties:
Revenues collected in advance — — — 46,428,092
Other liabilities payable from restricted
assets — 269,783 — —
Total liabilities 358,995 269,783 472,672 51,510,903
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable grant revenue 5,000 — — —
Total liabilities and deferred inflows of
resources 363,995 269,783 472,672 51,510,903
FUND BALANCE
Nonspendable 55,311 — 3,000 6,541
Restricted — — 257,288 2,891,673
Committed — — — —
Assigned 595,727 1,943,715 — —
Total fund balance 651,038 1,943,715 260,288 2,898,214
Total liabilities deferred inflows of
resources and fund balance $ 1,015,033 $ 2,213,498 $ 732,960 $ 54,409,117
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Street
Lighting
Demolition,
Weed and
Forfeiture
Emergency
911
Dispatch
Salt Lake City
Donation
Fund
Salt Lake City
Transportation
Fund
Nonmajor
Special
Revenue
Total
$ 598,667 $ 2,524,413 $ 3,377,088 $ 2,279,702 $ 4,221,709 $ 68,926,792
— — 774,876 — — 774,876
— — — — — 269,783
— — — — — 118,265
— — — — — 1,990,698
— — — — — 1,797
— — — — 4,500 69,352
$ 598,667 $ 2,524,413 $ 4,151,964 $ 2,279,702 $ 4,226,209 $ 72,151,563
$ — $ 28,311 $ — $ 36,392 $ 3,650 $ 5,783,981
— — — — 3,717 196,567
— 1,423,936 — — — 1,429,936
— 1,452,247 — 36,392 7,367 7,410,484
— — — — — 46,428,092
— — — — — 269,783
— 1,452,247 — 36,392 7,367 54,108,359
— — — — — 5,000
— 1,452,247 — 36,392 7,367 54,113,359
— — — — 4,500 69,352
— — 774,876 — 4,214,342 8,138,179
— 169,347 3,377,088 — — 3,546,435
598,667 902,819 — 2,243,310 — 6,284,238
598,667 1,072,166 4,151,964 2,243,310 4,218,842 18,038,204
$ 598,667 $ 2,524,413 $ 4,151,964 $ 2,279,702 $ 4,226,209 $ 72,151,563
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Year ended June 30, 2021
Arts
Council
Downtown
Economic
Development
Community
Development
Operating
Grants
Operating
Revenues:
Sales, use, and excise taxes $ — $ — $ — $ —
Assessments — 2,367,853 — —
Fines and forfeitures — — — —
Interest — 9,508 — 17,971
Intergovernmental — — 2,686,049 22,577,782
Charges for services 1,348,871 — — —
Contributions 588,722 — — —
Rental & Other Income — — — —
Miscellaneous 1,777 — — 62,708
Total revenues 1,939,370 2,377,361 2,686,049 22,658,461
Expenditures:
Combined Emergency Services — — — —
Community and Economic Development — 1,500,510 1,911,580 22,586,883
Public Services — — — —
Transportation — — — —
Arts Council 1,699,285 — — —
Total expenditures 1,699,285 1,500,510 1,911,580 22,586,883
Operating income 240,085 876,851 774,469 71,578
Proceeds from sale of property — — — —
Transfers in — — 1,000,000 —
Transfers out — — (1,658,595) —
Increase/decrease in fund balance 240,085 876,851 115,874 71,578
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 410,953 1,066,864 144,414 2,826,636
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 651,038 $ 1,943,715 $ 260,288 $ 2,898,214
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Street
Lighting
Demolition,
Weed and
Forfeiture
Emergency
911
Dispatch
Salt Lake City
Donation
Fund
Salt Lake City
Transportation
Fund
Nonmajor
Special
Revenue
Total
$ — $ — $ 4,672,158 $ — $ 8,855,333 $ 13,527,491
188 — — — — 2,368,041
— 196,951 — — — 196,951
246 8,045 21,994 11,638 — 69,402
— — — 1,489,712 — 26,753,543
— 100,304 — 484 — 1,449,659
— — — — — 588,722
— — — 41,603 — 41,603
— — — 473,673 — 538,158
434 305,300 4,694,152 2,017,110 8,855,333 45,533,570
— — 139,270 — — 139,270
— 213,296 — — — 26,212,269
— — — 1,711,629 — 1,711,629
— — — — 366,807 366,807
— — — — — 1,699,285
— 213,296 139,270 1,711,629 366,807 30,129,260
434 92,004 4,554,882 305,481 8,488,526 15,404,310
— 11,504 — — — 11,504
— — — — — 1,000,000
— — (3,650,000) — (8,695,770) (14,004,365)
434 103,508 904,882 305,481 (207,244) 2,411,449
598,233 968,658 3,247,082 1,937,829 4,426,086 15,626,755
$ 598,667 $ 1,072,166 $ 4,151,964 $ 2,243,310 $ 4,218,842 $ 18,038,204
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
ARTS COUNCIL
Year ended Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Interest $ — $ 5 $ — $ —
Charges for services $ 1,348,871 $ 1,270,051 $ 1,429,937 $ (81,066)
Contributions 588,722 414,552 645,292 (56,570)
Miscellaneous 1,777 2,500 5,160 (3,383)
Total revenues 1,939,370 1,687,108 2,080,389 (141,019)
Expenditures:
Arts Council 1,699,285 1,798,251 1,917,442 218,157
Total expenditures 1,699,285 1,798,251 1,917,442 218,157
Revenues over expenditures 240,085 (111,143) 162,947 77,138
Net change in fund balance 240,085 (111,143) 162,947 77,138
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 410,953 410,953 410,953 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 651,038 $ 299,810 $ 573,900 $ 77,138
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Assessments $ 2,367,853 $ 1,550,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 817,853
Interest 9,508 — — 9,508
Total revenues 2,377,361 1,550,000 1,550,000 827,361
Expenditures:
Community and Economic
Development 1,500,510 1,550,000 1,550,000 49,490
Total expenditures 1,500,510 1,550,000 1,550,000 49,490
Revenues over expenditures 876,851 — — 876,851
Net change in fund balance 876,851 — — 876,851
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 1,066,864 1,066,864 1,066,864 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 1,943,715 $ 1,066,864 $ 1,066,864 $ 876,851
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OPERATING FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Intergovernmental $ 2,686,049 $ 3,509,164 $ 11,497,648 $ (8,811,599)
Total revenues 2,686,049 3,509,164 11,497,648 (8,811,599)
Expenditures:
Community and Economic
Development 1,911,580 3,509,164 10,413,670 8,502,090
Total expenditures 1,911,580 3,509,164 10,413,670 8,502,090
Revenues over expenditures 774,469 — 1,083,978 (309,509)
Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers in 1,000,000 — — 1,000,000
Transfers out (1,658,595) — (1,000,000) (658,595)
Total other financing sources: (658,595) — (1,000,000) 341,405
Net change in fund balance 115,874 — 83,978 31,896
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 144,414 — — —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 260,288 $ — $ 83,978 $ 31,896
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GRANTS OPERATING FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Interest $ 17,971 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 (22,029)
Intergovernmental 22,577,782 2,655,028 49,881,083 (27,303,301)
Miscellaneous 62,708 5,566,016 5,612,004 (5,549,296)
Total revenues 22,658,461 8,261,044 55,533,087 (32,874,626)
Expenditures:
Community and Economic
Development 22,586,883 8,261,044 55,194,713 32,607,830
Total expenditures 22,586,883 8,261,044 55,194,713 32,607,830
Revenues over (under) expenditures 71,578 — 338,374 (266,796)
Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers out — — (1,554,615) 1,554,615
Total other financing sources: — — (1,554,615) 1,554,615
Net change in fund balance 71,578 — (1,216,241) 1,287,819
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 2,826,635 2,826,635 2,826,635 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 2,898,213 $ 2,826,635 $ 1,610,394 $ 1,287,819
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
STREET LIGHTING
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Assessments $ 188 $ — $ — $ 188
Interest 246 — — 246
Total revenues 434 — — 434
Expenditures:
Public Services — — — —
Total expenditures — — — —
Revenues over (under) expenditures 434 — — 434
Net change in fund balance 434 — — 434
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 598,233 598,233 598,233 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 598,667 $ 598,233 $ 598,233 $ 434
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
DEMOLITION, WEED AND FORFEITURE
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Fines and forfeitures $ 196,951 $ — $ — $ 196,951
Interest 8,045 — — 8,045
Intergovernmental — — — —
Charges for services 100,304 — — 100,304
Total revenues 305,300 — — 305,300
Expenditures:
Community and Economic
Development 213,296 — 870,181 656,885
Total expenditures 213,296 — 870,181 656,885
Revenues over (under) expenditures 92,004 — (870,181) 962,185
Other financing sources:
Proceeds from sale of property 11,504 — — 11,504
Total other financing sources: 11,504 — — 11,504
Net change in fund balance 103,508 — (870,181) 973,689
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 968,659 968,659 968,659 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 1,072,167 $ 968,659 $ 98,478 $ 973,689
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCH
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Sales, use and excise taxes $ 4,672,158 $ 3,070,000 $ 3,070,000 $ 1,602,158
Interest 21,994 75,000 75,000 (53,006)
Charges for Services — 780,000 780,000 (780,000)
Total revenues 4,694,152 3,925,000 3,925,000 769,152
Expenditures:
Charges and Services 139,270 189,270 230,408 91,138
Total expenditures 139,270 189,270 230,408 91,138
Revenues over expenditures 4,554,882 3,735,730 3,694,592 860,290
Other financing uses:
Transfers out (3,650,000) (3,600,000) (3,600,000) (50,000)
Total other financing uses: (3,650,000) (3,600,000) (3,600,000) (50,000)
Net change in fund balance 904,882 135,730 94,592 810,290
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 3,247,082 3,247,082 3,247,082 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 4,151,964 $ 3,382,812 $ 3,341,674 $ 810,290
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
SALT LAKE CITY DONATION FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Fines and forfeitures $ — $ 1,880,172 $ 576,244 $ (576,244)
Interest 11,638 — — 11,638
Intergovernmental 1,489,712 — 1,303,928 185,784
Charges for services 484 — — 484
Debt Proceeds — — 11,300 (11,300)
Rental & Other Income 41,603 — — 41,603
Miscellaneous 473,673 500,000 309,710 163,963
Total revenues 2,017,110 2,380,172 2,201,182 (184,072)
Expenditures:
Public Services 1,711,629 2,380,172 3,585,174 1,873,545
Total expenditures 1,711,629 2,380,172 3,585,174 1,873,545
Revenues over (under) expenditures 305,481 — (1,383,992) 1,689,473
Other financing sources:
Transfers in — — 50,000 (50,000)
Total other financing sources: — — 50,000 (50,000)
Net change in fund balance 305,481 — (1,333,992) 1,639,473
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 1,937,829 1,937,829 1,937,829 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 2,243,310 $ 1,937,829 $ 603,837 $ 1,639,473
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSPORTATION FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Sales Tax $ 8,855,333 $ 4,467,000 $ 4,467,000 $ 4,388,333
Total revenues 8,855,333 4,467,000 4,467,000 4,388,333
Expenditures:
Transportation 366,807 7,571,945 9,097,646 (8,730,839)
Total expenditures 366,807 7,571,945 9,097,646 (8,730,839)
Revenues over (under) expenditures 8,488,526 (3,104,945) (4,630,646) 13,119,172
Other financing sources:
Transfers out (8,695,770) — — (8,695,770)
Total other financing sources: (8,695,770) — — (8,695,770)
Net change in fund balance (207,244) (3,104,945) (4,630,646) 4,423,402
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 4,426,086 4,426,086 4,426,086 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 4,218,842 $ 1,321,141 $ (204,560) $ 4,423,402
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR DEBT SERVICE FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Special
Improvement
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Unrestricted $ 120,538
Receivables:
Accounts 139,955
Other 357,140
Total assets $ 617,633
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable $ 81
Other liabilities 497,095
Total liabilities 497,176
FUND BALANCE
Committed 120,457
Total fund balance 120,457
Total liabilities and fund balance $ 617,633
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR DEBT SERVICE FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Special
Improvement
Revenues:
Assessments $ 14,878
Interest 17,839
Total revenues 32,717
Expenditures:
Interest and other fiscal charges 1,043
Total expenditures 1,043
Increase/decrease in fund balance 31,674
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 88,784
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 120,458
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual
(GAAP basis)
Budgeted Amounts
Original
Budget
Final
Budget Variance
Revenues:
Assessments $ 14,878 $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 11,878
Miscellaneous Revenue — — — —
Interest 17,839 — — 17,839
Total revenues 32,717 3,000 3,000 29,717
Expenditures:
Administrative Services — 1,800 1,800 1,800
Debt service:
Interest 1,043 1,200 1,200 157
Total expenditures 1,043 3,000 3,000 1,957
Revenues over (under) expenditures 31,674 — — 31,674
Net change in fund balance 31,674 — — 31,674
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 88,784 88,784 88,784 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 120,458 $ 88,784 $ 88,784 $ 31,674
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Major Governmental Funds
Budgetary Comparison Schedule
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual
(GAAP basis)
Budgeted Amounts
Original
Budget
Final
Budget Variance
Revenues:
Permits $ 11,226,305 $ 5,058,011 $ 2,755,278 $ 8,471,027
Interest 429,681 — 281,866 147,815
Intergovernmental 7,170,889 3,154,706 18,210,071 (11,039,182)
Rental & other income 12,000 — 156,000 (144,000)
Miscellaneous 237,567 224,554 148,554 89,013
Total revenues 19,076,442 8,437,271 21,551,769 (2,475,327)
Expenditures:
Capital improvements 32,643,280 22,431,587 153,333,136 120,689,856
Total expenditures 32,643,280 22,431,587 153,333,136 120,689,856
Revenues under expenditures (13,566,838) (13,994,316) (131,781,367) 118,214,529
Other financing sources (uses):
Proceeds from bond issuance 20,454,886 — 20,500,000 (45,114)
Proceeds from sale of property 404,018 200,000 200,000 204,018
Transfers in 20,528,273 15,782,971 20,528,273 —
Transfers out (2,717,259) (2,661,634) (2,717,259) —
Total other financing sources (uses): 38,669,918 13,321,337 38,511,014 158,904
Net Change in Fund Balance 25,103,080 (672,979) (93,270,353) 118,373,433
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 88,286,949 88,286,949 88,286,949 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 113,390,029 $ 87,613,970 $ (4,983,404) $ 118,373,433
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
OTHER IMPROVEMENT FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgeted Amounts
Actual
(GAAP basis)Original Final Variance
Revenues:
Property taxes $ 17,337,705 $ 21,196,660 $ 17,337,705 $ —
Intergovernmental 4,488,730 2,419,710 2,419,710 2,069,020
Interest 21,218 — — 21,218
Total revenues 21,847,653 23,616,370 19,757,415 2,090,238
Expenditures:
Administrative Services — 6,400 6,400 6,400
Debt service:
Principal 24,804,145 25,975,800 24,725,800 (78,345)
Interest 7,858,386 10,541,042 7,932,087 73,701
Total expenditures 32,662,531 36,523,242 32,664,287 1,756
Revenues under expenditures (10,814,878) (12,906,872) (12,906,872) 2,091,994
Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers in 11,502,169 11,502,213 11,502,213 (44)
Total other financing sources 11,502,169 11,502,213 11,502,213 (44)
Other financing uses:
Transfers out (996,159) (996,159) (996,159) —
Total other financing uses (996,159) (996,159) (996,159) —
Net change in fund balance (308,868) (2,400,818) (2,400,818) 2,091,950
Fund Balance July 1, 2020 5,252,098 19,161,674 5,252,098 —
Fund Balance June 30, 2021 $ 4,943,229 $ 16,760,856 $ 2,851,280 $ 2,091,949
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Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
Street Lighting Utility – This fund is used to account for the activities related to operations, repairs and
maintenance of the street lights.
Refuse Collection Fund – This fund is used to account for the operations and activities related to
garbage collection and disposal.
Housing and Loan Fund – This fund is used to account for the loan servicing activities of the City’s
grand and leveraged bank funded loans, except for the Urban Development Action Grant loans.
Golf Fund – This fund is used to account for the operation of golf courses for use by the general public.
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Street Lighting
Utility
Refuse
Collection
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Unrestricted $ 6,182,401 $ 7,712,412
Restricted 80,626 —
Receivables:
Accounts, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,083, $10,509,
$0, $0, respectively, totaling $21,592 376,340 880,638
Current portion of loans receivable — 240,237
Prepaid expenses 2,522 66,000
Inventory of supplies — —
Total current assets 6,641,889 8,899,287
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land and water rights — —
Buildings — —
Improvements other than buildings 12,903,275 —
Machinery and equipment — 19,177,134
Accumulated depreciation (3,690,521) (11,253,763)
Net property and equipment 9,212,754 7,923,371
Loans and other long-term receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $0, $0, $3,801,000, $0, respectively, totaling
$3,801,000 — —
Land and buildings held for resale — —
Investment in joint venture — 20,949,773
Total noncurrent assets 9,212,754 28,873,144
Total assets 15,854,643 37,772,431
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Outflows - Pension 23,212 372,020
Total Deferred Outflows 23,212 372,020
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources $ 15,877,855 $ 38,144,451
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Housing & Loan Golf Total
$ 34,520,973 $ 4,563,079 $ 52,978,865
— — 80,626
— — 1,256,978
2,941,499 — 3,181,736
— 39,868 108,390
— 349,532 349,532
37,462,472 4,952,479 57,956,127
— 5,831,658 5,831,658
— 4,573,392 4,573,392
— 17,576,578 30,479,853
— 7,083,181 26,260,315
— (18,059,539) (33,003,823)
— 17,005,270 34,141,395
45,460,068 — 45,460,068
2,611,596 — 2,611,596
— — 20,949,773
48,071,664 17,005,270 103,162,832
85,534,136 21,957,749 161,118,959
— 270,724 665,956
— 270,724 665,956
$ 85,534,136 $ 22,228,473 $ 161,784,915
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Street Lighting
Utility
Refuse
Collection
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 903,066 $ 272,208
Accrued liabilities 2,756 58,756
Current deposits and advance rentals 31,411 —
Current portion of long-term compensated absences 59,861 73,638
Current portion of long-term debt 93,670 1,594,312
Total current liabilities 1,090,764 1,998,914
Noncurrent liabilties:
Deposits, advance rentals and long-term accruals 41,597 84,597
Bonds, mortgages, and notes payable 2,287,500 1,192,052
Long-term compensated absences liability 36,262 346,585
Net pension liability 4,609 95,300
Total noncurrent liabilities 2,369,968 1,718,534
Total liabilities 3,460,732 3,717,448
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Inflows - Pension 30,192 673,153
Total deferred inflows 30,192 673,153
NET POSITION
Invested in capital assets 6,831,584 —
Restricted for capital acquisition 39,029 —
Unrestricted 5,516,318 33,753,850
Total net position 12,386,931 33,753,850
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources and net position $ 15,877,855 $ 38,144,451
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Housing & Loan Golf Total
$ 941,663 $ 129,956 $ 2,246,893
— 54,932 116,444
86,986 — 118,397
— 235,808 369,307
868,998 350,669 2,907,649
1,897,647 771,365 5,758,690
— 548,813 675,007
4,168,988 5,163,174 12,811,714
— 315,444 698,291
— 81,137 181,046
4,168,988 6,108,568 14,366,058
6,066,635 6,879,933 20,124,748
— 593,929 1,297,274
— 593,929 1,297,274
— 12,243,694 19,075,278
— — 39,029
79,467,501 2,510,917 121,248,586
79,467,501 14,754,611 140,362,893
$ 85,534,136 $ 22,228,473 $ 161,784,915
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Street Lighting
Utility
Refuse
Collection
Sales and charges for services $ 4,230,395 $ 12,074,541
Rental and other 200 44,349
Total operating revenue 4,230,595 12,118,890
Personnel services 325,614 5,131,528
Operating and maintenance 39 179,143
Charges and services 3,315,579 7,128,806
Depreciation and amortization 665,919 2,095,714
Total operating expenses 4,307,151 14,535,191
Operating income/(loss) (76,556) (2,416,301)
Interest income 38,047 59,562
Interest expense (87,041) (96,027)
Equity in joint venture income (loss) — 542,783
Gain or (loss) on disposition of property and equipment — 127,870
Total nonoperating revenues/(expenses) (48,994) 634,188
Income/(loss) before transfers (125,550) (1,782,113)
Transfers in 1,500 96,796
Transfers out — (271,258)
Change in net position (124,050) (1,956,575)
Net Position July 1, 2020 12,510,981 35,710,425
Net Position June 30, 2021 $ 12,386,931 $ 33,753,850
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Housing &
Loan Golf Total
$ 15,228 $ 9,967,681 $ 26,287,845
1,076,015 47,011 1,167,575
1,091,243 10,014,692 27,455,420
— 3,543,808 9,000,950
— 1,418,056 1,597,238
963,931 1,859,319 13,267,635
— 1,125,573 3,887,206
963,931 7,946,756 27,753,029
127,312 2,067,936 (297,609)
1,240,082 — 1,337,691
(213,290) (155,977) (552,335)
— — 542,783
— 1,853 129,723
1,026,792 (154,124) 1,457,862
1,154,104 1,913,812 1,160,253
3,884,059 1,665,854 5,648,209
(1,000,000) — (1,271,258)
4,038,163 3,579,666 5,537,204
75,429,338 11,174,945 134,825,689
$ 79,467,501 $ 14,754,611 $ 140,362,893
152
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NONMAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Street Lighting
Utility
Refuse
Collection
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users $ 4,350,316 $ 12,097,983
Payments to suppliers (3,071,181) (7,307,949)
Payments to employees (269,442) (5,356,128)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,009,693 (566,094)
Cash flows from noncapital and related financing activities:
Transfers in 1,500 96,796
Transfers out — (271,258)
Net cash provided by (used in) noncapital and related financing activities 1,500 (174,462)
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of equipment — 127,871
Payment on long-term obligations, net of capitalized interest (172,104) (1,946,755)
Payments for purchase and construction, including capitalized interest (664,572) (1,242,711)
Net cash used in capital and related financing activities (836,676) (3,061,595)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest received on investments and loans 38,047 59,562
Net cash provided by investing activities 38,047 59,562
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 212,564 (3,742,589)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 6,050,463 11,455,001
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 6,263,027 7,712,412
Cash and cash equivalent components:
Unrestricted $ 6,182,401 $ 7,712,412
Restricted 80,626 —
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 6,263,027 7,712,412
Cash flows from operating activities -
Operating income (loss)$ (76,556) $ (2,416,301)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 665,919 2,095,714
Increase (decrease) due to changes in:
Accounts receivable 117,511 354,847
Other current assets 1,933 1,912
Accounts payable 244,437 (386,508)
Deferred outflows — 1,584
Accrued liabilities affecting operating activities 64,687 9,413
Other liabilities — 5,843
Pension liability (14,791) (577,203)
Deferred inflows 6,553 296,209
Compensation liability — 48,397
Total adjustments 1,086,249 1,850,208
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,009,693 $ (566,093)
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Housing & Loan Golf Total
$ 5,640,265 $ 10,188,081 $ 32,276,645
(2,813,026) (3,231,362) (16,423,518)
(3,841,830) (9,467,400)
2,827,239 3,114,889 6,385,727
3,884,059 1,665,854 5,648,209
(1,000,000) — (1,271,258)
2,884,059 1,665,854 4,376,951
— 1,853 129,724
(1,176,836) (538,367) (3,834,062)
— (373,306) (2,280,589)
(1,176,836) (909,820) (5,984,927)
1,240,082 — 1,337,691
1,240,082 — 1,337,691
5,774,544 3,870,923 6,115,442
28,746,429 692,156 46,944,049
34,520,973 4,563,079 53,059,491
$ 34,520,973 $ 4,563,079 $ 52,978,865
— — 80,626
34,520,973 4,563,079 53,059,491
$ 127,312 $ 2,067,939 $ (297,606)
— 1,125,573 3,887,206
2,781,390 13,552 3,267,300
(739,699) 136,589 (599,265)
658,236 (90,575) 425,590
— 23,103 24,687
— 179,288 253,388
— — 5,843
— (598,229) (1,190,223)
— 220,936 523,698
— 36,713 85,110
2,699,927 1,046,950 6,683,334
$ 2,827,239 $ 3,114,889 $ 6,385,728
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
STREET LIGHTING UTILITY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Operating revenue - sales and charges
for current services $ 4,230,595 $ 4,230,595 $ 4,230,957 $ 4,230,957 $ (362)
Interest income 38,047 37,975 8,000 8,000 29,975
Contributions and nonoperating grants — — 27,841 27,841 (27,841)
Transfers in 1,500 1,500 20,000 21,788 (20,288)
Total revenues and other sources 4,270,142 4,270,070 4,286,798 4,288,586 (18,516)
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 270,233 270,233 224,167 230,705 (39,528)
Accrued compensated absences
and other post employment benefits 55,381 — — — —
Operating and maintenance 39 39 6,994 6,994 6,955
Charges and services 3,315,579 3,310,291 2,716,702 2,739,571 (570,720)
Depreciation and amortization 665,919 — — — —
Expenses before debt service and capital outlay 4,307,151 3,580,563 2,947,863 2,977,270 (603,293)
Debt Service
Principal — 2,381,170 91,588 91,588 (2,289,582)
Interest 87,041 101,935 100,246 100,246 (1,689)
Improvements other than buildings — 1,037,034 2,240,000 2,256,414 1,219,380
Total expenses and other uses 4,394,192 7,100,702 5,379,697 5,425,518 (1,675,184)
Change in net position $ (124,050) $ (2,830,632) $ (1,092,899) $ (1,136,932) $ (1,693,700)
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Refuse collection fees $ 12,074,541 $ 12,074,541 $ 12,157,742 $ 12,157,742 $ (83,201)
Fixed asset disposition proceeds — 127,871 360,000 360,000 (232,129)
Gain on fixed asset disposition 127,870 — — — —
Rental and other 44,349 — — — —
Proceeds from debt — — — 2,642,500 (2,642,500)
Interest income 59,562 59,562 83,552 83,552 (23,990)
Equity in joint venture income 542,783 542,783 — — 542,783
Transfer in 96,796 96,796 — 96,983 (187)
Total revenues and other sources 12,945,901 12,901,553 12,601,294 15,340,777 (2,439,224)
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 5,131,528 5,362,542 5,431,882 5,613,165 250,623
Accrued compensated absences
and other post employment benefits — — — — —
Operating and maintenance 179,143 179,143 301,399 301,399 122,256
Charges and services 7,128,806 7,113,842 8,198,393 8,243,393 1,129,551
Depreciation 2,095,714 — — — —
Transfers out 271,258 271,258 273,900 273,900 2,642
Total expenses before debt service
and capital outlay 14,806,449 12,926,785 14,205,574 14,431,857 1,505,072
Debt service:
Principal — 1,850,728 1,855,147 1,855,147 4,419
Interest 96,027 96,027 97,147 97,147 1,120
Capital outlay - purchase of equipment — 1,242,711 357,569 3,948,504 2,705,793
Total expenses and other uses 14,902,476 16,116,251 16,515,437 20,332,655 4,216,404
Change in net position $ (1,956,575) $ (3,214,698) $ (3,914,143) $ (4,991,878) $ 1,777,180
156
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
HOUSING LOANS FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Operating revenue - sales and charges for
current services $ 1,091,243 $ 6,092,745 $ 11,816,500 $ 11,816,500 $ (5,723,755)
Property disposition proceeds — — 50,000 50,000 (50,000)
Interest income 1,240,082 1,240,082 1,132,500 1,132,500 107,582
Proceeds from debt — — 700,000 (700,000)
Transfers In 3,884,059 3,884,059 6,640,000 4,675,437 (791,378)
Total revenues and other sources 6,215,384 11,216,886 19,639,000 18,374,437 (7,157,551)
Expenses and other uses:
Charges and services 963,931 4,160,607 22,030,016 22,865,686 18,705,079
Operating and maintenance — — — — —
Transfers out 1,000,000 1,000,000 — — (1,000,000)
Expenses before debt service
and capital outlay 1,963,931 5,160,607 22,030,016 22,865,686 17,705,079
Debt service:
Principal — 963,546 956,000 956,000 (7,546)
Interest 213,290 213,290 262,000 262,000 48,710
Total expenses and other uses 2,177,221 6,337,443 23,248,016 24,083,686 17,746,243
Change in net position $ 4,038,163 $ 4,879,443 $ (3,609,016) $ (5,709,249) $ 10,588,692
157
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GOLF FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Admissions and fees $ 9,953,598 $ 9,953,598 $ 7,381,889 $ 7,381,889 $ 2,571,709
Equipment and facility rental 47,011 47,011 43,500 43,500 3,511
Other revenue 14,083 14,083 400 400 13,683
Transfers in 1,665,854 1,665,854 1,613,567 1,637,234 28,620
Total revenues and other sources 11,682,399 11,682,399 9,039,356 9,063,023 2,619,376
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 3,507,091 3,861,279 4,154,188 4,177,855 316,576
Accrued compensated absences and other
post employment benefits 36,717 — — — —
Operating and maintenance 1,418,056 1,286,668 1,283,756 1,288,755 2,087
Charges and services 1,859,319 1,859,319 2,172,101 2,172,101 312,782
Depreciation 1,125,573 — — — —
Total expenses before debt service
and capital outlay 7,946,756 7,007,266 7,610,045 7,638,711 631,445
Debt Service:
Principal — 382,391 347,659 347,659 (34,732)
Interest 155,977 155,977 155,976 155,976 (1)
Capital outlay-purchase of equipment — 373,306 371,217 400,697 27,391
Total expenses and other uses 8,102,733 7,918,940 8,484,897 8,543,043 624,103
Change in net position $ 3,579,666 $ 3,763,459 $ 554,459 $ 519,980 $ 3,243,479
158
Major Enterprise Funds
Budgetary Comparison Schedule
159
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Airfields $ 109,691,248 $ 109,691,248 $ 160,209,700 $ 160,209,700 $ (50,518,452)
Terminals 12,677,177 12,677,177 16,355,700 16,355,700 (3,678,523)
Landside 50,801,628 50,801,628 54,835,600 54,835,600 (4,033,972)
Lease Revenue 8,140,198 8,140,198 7,979,000 7,979,000 161,198
General aviation 3,579,362 3,579,362 3,096,500 3,096,500 482,862
State Aviation Tax 2,257,769 2,257,769 1,848,200 1,848,200 409,569
Other revenue 5,247,479 (10,695,728) 6,207,900 6,207,900 (16,903,628)
Equipment disposition proceeds — 150,298 — — 150,298
Debt Proceeds — — — 600,000,000 (600,000,000)
Interest income 3,944,378 3,944,378 20,413,900 20,413,900 (16,469,522)
Passenger facility charges 29,227,051 29,227,051 — — 29,227,051
Customer facility charges 9,015,981 9,015,981 618,000 618,000 8,397,981
Contributions for aid in construction 94,930,936 94,930,936 3,327,500 3,327,500 91,603,436
Transfers In — — — 501,000 (501,000)
Total revenues and other sources 321,803,052 306,010,143 274,892,000 875,393,000 (569,382,857)
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 50,602,449 50,602,449 50,289,407 51,669,081 $ 1,066,632
Accrued compensated absences and other
post employment benefits (2,883,300) —
Capitalized personal services (937,149) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 11,041,426 11,041,426 15,828,800 16,820,684 5,779,258
Charges and services 74,882,000 73,626,178 78,823,375 88,300,023 14,673,845
Loss on capital asset disposition 15,943,206 — — — —
Depreciation and amortization 100,890,159 — — — —
Bond Issuance costs 506,009 — 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000
Transfers out — — 150,000 150,000 150,000
Total expenses before capital outlay 250,044,800 135,270,053 148,591,582 160,439,788 25,169,735
Debt service:
Interest 86108427 92021103 130000000 130000000 37978897
Capital outlay:
Land — 64,276 — — (64,276)
Equipment — 74,791,856 2,045,018 2,282,883 (72,508,973)
Construction, including multi-year projects — 487,874,045 21,675,000 49,925,055 (437,948,990)
Total expenses and other uses 336,153,227 790,021,333 302,311,600 342,647,726 (447,373,607)
Change in net position $ (14,350,175) $ (484,011,190) $ (27,419,600) $ 532,745,274 $ (1,016,756,464)
160
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
WATER UTILITY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Operating revenue - sales and charges for
current services $ 87,259,652 $ 86,237,057 $ 74,142,356 $ 74,142,356 $ 12,094,701
Equipment disposition proceeds 51,838 51,838 135,260 135,260 (83,422)
Gain on sale of assets 637,214 — — — —
Interest income 658,820 458,592 715,896 715,896 (257,304)
Bond Proceeds — — 42,235,000 77,129,992 (77,129,992)
Contributions and non-operating grants 5,123,087 5,123,087 1,975,640 1,975,640 3,147,447
Impact fees 2,392,515 2,392,515 1,184,670 1,184,670 1,207,845
Transfers in 601,341 601,341 268,810 557,716 43,625
Total revenues and other sources 96,724,467 94,864,430 120,657,632 155,841,530 (60,977,100)
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 23,405,150 23,405,150 25,518,196 26,314,848 2,909,698
Accrued compensated absences and other
post employment benefits (1,873,793) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 4,109,584 4,109,584 4,789,775 4,806,680 697,096
Charges and services 35,183,898 35,004,630 41,483,558 43,567,081 8,562,451
Depreciation and amortization 9,415,356 — — — —
Transfers out — — 10,000 10,000 10,000
Expenses before debt service and capital
outlay 70,240,195 62,519,364 71,801,529 74,698,609 12,179,245
Debt service:
Principal — 928,750 928,750 928,750 —
Interest 2,955,307 2,955,307 1,957,024 2,959,960 4,653
Premium (613,605) — — — —
Capital outlay:
Land and water rights — 794,031 2,150,000 2,150,000 1,355,969
Buildings — 7,850,348 7,130,000 17,423,309 9,572,961
Improvements other than buildings — 34,800,441 40,800,000 64,626,696 29,826,255
Equipment — 1,713,554 1,565,890 1,670,671 (42,883)
Total expenses and other uses 72,581,897 111,561,795 126,333,193 164,457,995 52,896,200
Change in net position $ 24,142,570 $ (16,697,365) $ (5,675,561) $ (8,616,465) $ (8,080,900)
161
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
SEWER UTILITY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Operating revenue - sales and charges
for current services $ 51,305,711 $ 51,305,711 $ 50,587,000 $ 50,587,000 $ 718,711
Equipment disposition proceeds 8,773 8,773 16,000 16,000 (7,227)
Gain on sale of assets 13,093 — — — —
Interest income 438,896 262,968 992,301 992,301 (729,333)
Impact fees 3,094,964 3,094,964 1,422,000 1,422,000 1,672,964
Debt proceeds — — 144,495,000 144,495,000 (144,495,000)
Contributions and non-operating grants 651,289 651,289 1,684,000 1,684,000 (1,032,711)
Total revenues and other sources 55,724,044 55,535,023 199,230,301 199,344,243 (143,809,220)
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 10,344,942 10,344,942 12,590,497 12,940,203 2,595,261
Accrued compensated absences and other post
employment benefits (350,648) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 1,652,780 1,652,780 2,579,981 2,579,981 927,201
Charges and services 6,305,614 6,221,372 7,746,203 7,912,598 1,691,226
Depreciation and amortization 7,934,124 — — — —
Expenses before debt service and capital
outlay 25,886,812 18,219,094 22,916,681 23,432,782 5,213,688
Debt service:
Principal — 5,402,946 7,527,946 7,527,946 2,125,000
Interest 7,122,120 7,122,120 5,179,523 5,179,523 (1,942,597)
Capitalized interest (1,157,514) — — — —
Capital outlay:
Land — 153,951 — — (153,951)
Buildings — 67,612,145 146,513,913 174,790,461 107,178,316
Improvements other than buildings — 16,477,201 29,828,500 56,885,911 40,408,710
Equipment — 796,835 671,836 1,194,480 397,645
Total expenses and other uses 31,851,418 115,784,292 212,638,399 269,011,103 153,226,811
Change in net position $ 23,872,626 $ (60,249,269) $ (13,408,098) $ (69,666,860) $ 9,417,591
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Operating revenue - sales and charges for
current services $ 10,774,381 $ 10,774,381 $ 9,789,500 $ 9,789,500 $ 984,881
Gain on sale of assets 23,028 — — — —
Equipment disposition proceeds — 15,435 4,000 4,000 11,435
Interest income 105,061 64,103 199,670 199,670 (135,567)
Impact fees 928,385 928,385 389,000 389,000 539,385
Contributions and non-operating grants 1,482,417 1,482,417 352,000 352,000 1,130,417
Transfers In 32,650 32,650 12,000 46,764 (14,114)
Total revenues and other sources 13,345,922 13,297,371 10,746,170 10,780,934 2,516,437
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 3,048,240 3,048,240 3,628,930 3,728,862 680,622
Accrued compensated absences and other
post employment benefits (179,785) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 208,273 208,273 228,808 228,808 20,535
Charges and services 2,722,963 2,706,919 3,727,816 4,135,590 1,428,671
Depreciation and amortization 2,971,839 — — — —
Transfers out — — 587,605 587,605 587,605
Expenses before debt service and
capital outlay 8,771,530 5,963,432 8,173,159 8,680,865 2,717,433
Debt service:
Principal — 903,383 903,383 903,383 —
Interest 639,410 639,410 560,318 560,318 (79,092)
Capitalized interest (99,874) — — — —
Capital outlay:
Land — — — — —
Buildings — 57,171 50,000 307,939 250,768
Improvements other than buildings — 3,681,726 7,893,000 11,625,806 7,944,080
Equipment — 181,946 382,000 382,000 200,054
Total expenses and other uses 9,311,066 11,427,068 17,961,860 22,460,311 11,033,243
Change in net position $ 4,034,856 $ 1,870,303 $ (7,215,690) $ (11,679,377) $ 13,549,680
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
Original Final Variance
Revenues and other sources:
Operating income - rental and other $ 1,428,767 $ 1,428,767 $ 1,755,060 $ 1,755,060 $ (326,293)
Contributions 31,457,931 31,457,931 32,989,477 44,655,642 (13,197,711)
Interest income 623,224 495,238 1,724,500 1,724,500 (1,229,262)
Private donations — 900,000 800,000 800,000 100,000
Loan principal receipts — 3,046,276 445,547 445,547 2,600,729
Change in equity interest in joint venture (1,353,619) — — — —
Gain/(Loss) on sale of assets 891,630 60,537 — — 60,537
Transfers in 16,627,173 52,792,122 16,518,035 18,632,994 34,159,128
Total revenues and other sources 49,675,106 90,180,871 54,232,619 68,013,743 22,167,128
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 1,606,585 1,589,250 3,264,305 3,264,305 1,675,055
Accrued compensated absences and other post
employment benefits (46,170) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 1,607,423 1,607,423 1,308,992 1,318,992 (288,431)
Charges and services 24,173,439 22,624,940 23,424,125 91,872,490 69,247,550
Loans made to residents and businesses — 7,901,970 1,498,814 40,770,180 32,868,210
Depreciation and amortization 666,847 — — — —
Transfers out — 36,164,949 12,374,569 11,013,473 (25,151,476)
Total expenses before debt service 28,008,124 69,888,533 41,870,805 148,239,440 78,350,907
Debt service:
Principal 720,000 5,645,000 5,640,000 5,390,000 (255,000)
Interest and fiscal charges 4,134,399 3,641,760 3,687,814 3,662,014 20,254
Capital Outlays — 1,189,744 3,034,000 150,000 (1,039,744)
Total expenses and other uses 32,862,523 80,365,037 54,232,619 157,441,454 77,076,417
Change in net position $ 16,812,583 $ 9,815,834 $ — $ (89,427,711) $ 99,243,545
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Internal Service Funds
Fleet Management Fund - This fund is used to account for the costs of the fleet management system
which provides vehicles for use by City departments, and which provides vehicle maintenance on a cost-
reimbursement basis.
Information Management Services Fund - This fund is used to account for the costs of providing data
processing services to City departments. Costs are recovered by charges to user departments.
Risk Management Fund - This fund is used to account for the costs of providing insurance for
employee health, accident, long-term disability, unemployment and worker's compensation. It also
accounts for costs of the City's property damage insurance.
Governmental Immunity Fund - This fund is used to account for payment of general liability claims
against the City.
Local Building Authority Fund - This fund is used to account for the acquisition and lease to the City
of purchased or constructed property and equipment. This fund accounts for the bonds which were
issued to purchase or construct the property and equipment and also accounts for the retirement of those
bonds.
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
June 30, 2021
Fleet
Management
Information Management
Services
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Unrestricted $ 11,292,264 $ 14,452,716
Restricted 1,379 127,600
Prepaid expenses 56,250 84,750
Inventory of supplies 869,627 —
Total current assets 12,219,520 14,665,066
Noncurrent assets:
Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments — —
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land and water rights — —
Buildings 948,512 60,411
Machinery and equipment 83,264,644 11,512,071
Construction in progress 813,511 1,779,293
Accumulated depreciation (58,038,592) (9,211,262)
Net property and equipment 26,988,075 4,140,513
Net pension assets — 144,136
Total noncurrent assets 26,988,075 4,284,649
Total assets 39,207,595 18,949,715
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred outflows - Pension 293,949 767,753
Total deferred outflows 293,949 767,753
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources $ 39,501,544 $ 19,717,468
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 566,110 $ 1,585,288
Accrued liabilities 116,540 101,449
Current portion of long-term compensated absences 65,499 307,724
Current portion of long-term debt: 3,184,975 —
Accrued interest, payable from unrestricted assets — —
Total current liabilities 3,933,124 1,994,461
Noncurrent liabilties:
Bonds, mortgages, and notes payable 7,366,479 1,702,015
Estimated claims liability — —
Long-term compensated absences liability 245,523 1,046,377
Net pension liability 77,416 217,988
Total noncurrent liabilities 7,689,418 2,966,380
Total liabilities 11,622,542 4,960,841
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred inflows - Pension 550,565 1,828,716
Total deferred inflows 550,565 1,828,716
NET POSITION
Invested in capital assets 16,436,621 2,438,498
Unrestricted 10,891,816 10,489,413
Total net position 27,328,437 12,927,911
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources and net
position $ 39,501,544 $ 19,717,468
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Risk
Management
Governmental
Immunity
Local Building
Authority Total
$ 5,272,848 $ 8,241,514 $ 188,765 $ 39,448,107
— — 203 129,182
321,172 8,724 — 470,896
— — — 869,627
5,594,020 8,250,238 188,968 40,917,812
— — 1 1
— — 1,069,180 1,069,180
— — 27,661,384 28,670,307
81,154 — — 94,857,869
— — — 2,592,804
(81,154) — (2,408,797) (69,739,805)
— — 26,321,767 57,450,355
81,915 — — 226,051
81,915 — 26,321,768 57,676,407
5,675,935 8,250,238 26,510,736 98,594,219
44,282 45,694 — 1,151,678
44,282 45,694 — 1,151,678
$ 5,720,217 $ 8,295,932 $ 26,510,736 $ 99,745,897
$ 59,125 $ 9,291 $ 1,300 $ 2,221,114
8,486 9,983 — 236,458
18,392 34,561 — 426,176
— — 1,160,000 4,344,975
— — 218,255 218,255
86,003 53,835 1,379,555 7,446,978
— — 24,916,318 33,984,812
3,837,192 7,815,000 — 11,652,192
81,126 89,154 — 1,462,180
10,086 3,820 — 309,310
3,928,404 7,907,974 24,916,318 47,408,494
4,014,407 7,961,809 26,295,873 54,855,472
211,844 13,055 — 2,604,180
211,844 13,055 — 2,604,180
— — — 18,875,119
1,493,966 321,068 214,863 23,411,126
1,493,966 321,068 214,863 42,286,245
$ 5,720,217 $ 8,295,932 $ 26,510,736 $ 99,745,897
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Year ended June 30, 2021
Fleet
Management
Information
Management
Services
Sales and charges for services $ 12,548,893 $ 16,541,123
Rental and other 32,208 126
Total operating revenue 12,581,101 16,541,249
Personnel services 3,583,250 7,886,352
Operating and maintenance 5,884,914 450,419
Charges and services 921,216 5,154,778
Depreciation and amortization 7,651,410 1,175,260
Total operating expenses 18,040,790 14,666,809
Operating income (5,459,689) 1,874,440
Interest income 3 21,281
Interest expense (290,069) —
Gain or (loss) on disposition of property and equipment 707,415 4,724
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 417,349 26,005
Income before transfers (5,042,340) 1,900,445
Transfers in 5,299,781 557,354
Transfers out (292,333) —
Change in net position (34,892) 2,457,799
Net Position July 1, 2020 27,363,329 10,470,114
Net Position June 30, 2021 $ 27,328,437 $ 12,927,913
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Risk
Management
Governmental
Immunity
Local
Building
Authority Total
$ 50,196,233 $ — $ — $ 79,286,249
200,000 338,673 1,032,783 1,603,790
50,396,233 338,673 1,032,783 80,890,039
820,769 869,506 — 13,159,877
724 144 — 6,336,201
47,375,818 4,323,605 1,900 57,777,317
— — 553,228 9,379,898
48,197,311 5,193,255 555,128 86,653,293
2,198,922 (4,854,582) 477,655 (5,763,254)
483 — 309 22,076
— — (925,445) (1,215,514)
— — — 712,139
483 — (925,136) (481,299)
2,199,405 (4,854,582) (447,481) (6,244,553)
3,836 2,773,259 880,278 9,514,508
(2,876,048) — — (3,168,381)
(672,807) (2,081,323) 432,797 101,574
2,166,775 2,402,389 (217,934) 42,184,673
$ 1,493,968 $ 321,066 $ 214,863 $ 42,286,247
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Year ended June 30, 2021
Fleet
Management
Information
Management
Services
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from internal fund services $ 12,581,100 $ 16,541,247
Payments to suppliers (6,658,600) (5,150,222)
Payments to employees (3,920,343) (8,129,637)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,002,157 3,261,388
Cash flows from noncapital and related financing activities:
Transfers in 5,299,781 557,354
Transfers out (292,333) —
Net cash provided by (used in) noncapital and related financing activities 5,007,448 557,354
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt (net of discount and issuance costs) 2,213,513 —
Proceeds from sale of equipment 1,321,274 (47,969)
Payment on long-term obligations (4,835,609) (661,882)
Payments for purchase and construction (5,226,302) (2,498,984)
Net cash provided by (used in) capital and related financing activities (6,527,124) (3,208,835)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest received on investments and loans 3 21,281
Net cash provided by investing activities 3 21,281
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 482,484 631,188
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 10,811,159 13,949,128
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 11,293,643 14,580,316
Cash and cash equivalent components:
Unrestricted 11,292,264 14,452,716
Restricted 1,379 127,600
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 11,293,643 14,580,316
Cash flows from operating activities -
Operating income (loss) (5,459,690) 1,874,438
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 7,651,410 1,175,260
Increase (decrease) due to changes in:
Other current assets 202,463 (2,250)
Accounts payable (54,933) 454,975
Deferred outflows 43,326 935,318
Accrued liabilities affecting operating activities (5,027) 35,025
Other liabilities — —
Pension assets — (144,136)
Pension liability (549,158) (1,255,538)
Deferred inflows 200,374 (67,758)
Compensation liability (26,608) 256,054
Total adjustments 7,461,847 1,386,950
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 2,002,157 $ 3,261,388
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Risk
Management
Governmental
Immunity
Local Building
Authority Total
$ 50,396,231 $ 338,674 $ 1,032,783 $ 80,890,035
(47,370,954) (543,308) (1,900) (59,724,984)
(615,836) (912,410) — (13,578,226)
2,409,441 (1,117,044) 1,030,883 7,586,825
3,836 2,773,259 880,278 9,514,508
(2,876,048) — — (3,168,381)
(2,872,212) 2,773,259 880,278 6,346,127
— — — 2,213,513
— — — 1,273,305
— — (2,209,201) (7,706,692)
— — (7,725,286)
— — (2,209,201) (11,945,160)
483 — 309 22,076
483 — 309 22,076
(462,288) 1,656,215 (297,731) 2,009,868
5,735,136 6,585,299 486,700 37,567,422
5,272,848 8,241,514 188,969 39,577,290
5,272,848 8,241,514 188,765 39,448,107
— — 204 129,183
5,272,848 8,241,514 188,969 39,577,290
2,198,920 (4,854,579) 477,655 (5,763,256)
— — 553,228 9,379,898
(31,248) — — 168,965
5,588 2,342 — 407,972
(8,343) 7,860 — 978,161
2,197 2,549 — 34,744
293,000 3,778,000 — 4,071,000
(81,915) — — (226,051)
(84,245) (57,801) — (1,946,742)
108,748 (23,285) — 218,079
6,739 27,870 — 264,055
210,521 3,737,535 553,228 13,350,081
$ 2,409,441 $ (1,117,044) $ 1,030,883 $ 7,586,825
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Actual on
budgetary
basis
Budgeted Amounts
VarianceOriginalFinal
Revenues and other sources:
Charges for maintenance $ 12,581,101 $ 12,581,101 $ 12,616,184 $ 12,709,184 $ (128,083)
Interest income 3 3 — — 3
Other Revenue — — 394,314 394,314 (394,314)
Proceeds from note — 2,213,513 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,213,513
Proceeds from sale of equipment 707,415 1,321,274 67,495 67,495 1,253,779
Transfers in 5,299,781 5,299,781 5,000,000 5,097,612 202,169
Total revenues and other sources 18,588,300 21,415,672 19,077,993 19,268,605 2,147,067
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 3,609,858 3,915,317 4,309,090 4,406,702 491,385
Accrued compensated absences and
other post employment benefits (26,608) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 5,884,914 5,979,881 6,550,551 6,616,262 636,381
Charges and services 921,216 1,665,670 1,765,515 2,129,669 463,999
Depreciation 7,651,410 — — — —
Transfers out 292,333 292,333 293,315 293,315 982
Total expenses before debt service
and capital outlay 18,333,123 11,853,201 12,918,471 13,445,948 1,592,747
Debt service:
Principal — 3,359,335 3,737,118 3,737,118 377,783
Interest 290,069 305,371 388,754 388,754 83,383
Capital outlay — 3,874,357 2,164,928 6,560,718 2,686,361
Total expenses and other uses 18,623,192 19,392,264 19,209,271 24,132,538 4,740,274
Change in net position $ (34,892) $ 2,023,408 $ (131,278) $ (4,863,933) $ 6,887,341
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Actual on
budgetary basis
Budgeted Amounts
VarianceOriginalFinal
Revenue:
Charges for services $ 16,541,123 $ 16,541,123 $ 17,345,710 $ 17,408,281 $ (867,158)
Interest income 21,281 21,281 — — 21,281
Gain on sale of equipment 4,724 — — — —
Proceeds from sale of equipment — 5,682 — — 5,682
Miscellaneous revenue 126 126 — — 126
Transfers in 557,354 557,354 — 721,594 (164,240)
Total revenues and other sources 17,124,608 17,125,566 17,345,710 18,129,875 (1,004,309)
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 8,162,412 8,162,412 8,715,059 9,186,257 1,023,845
Accrued compensated absences and other
post employment benefits (276,060) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 450,419 450,419 694,672 732,557 282,138
Charges and services 5,154,778 5,201,808 6,552,231 6,931,185 1,729,377
Depreciation 1,175,260 — — — —
Total expenses before capital outlay 14,666,809 13,814,639 15,961,962 16,849,999 3,035,360
Debt Service:
Principal — 661,882 — — —
Capital outlay — 2,580,672 2,327,725 2,369,541 (211,131)
Total expenses and other uses 14,666,809 17,057,193 18,289,687 19,219,540 2,162,347
Change in net position $ 2,457,799 $ 68,373 $ (943,977) $ (1,089,665) $ 1,158,038
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Actual on
budgetary basis
Budgeted Amounts
VarianceOriginalFinal
Revenues and other sources:
Charges for services $ 50,196,233 $ 50,196,233 $ 48,144,566 $ 48,144,566 $ 2,051,667
Interest 483 483 — — 483
Miscellaneous 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 —
Transfers in 3,836 3,836 88,057 91,893 (88,057)
Total revenues and other sources 50,400,552 50,400,552 48,432,623 48,436,459 1,964,093
Expenses and other uses:
Personnel services 879,786 879,786 941,594 959,780 79,994
Accrued compensated absences and other
post employment benefits (59,017) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 724 724 26,885 26,885 26,161
Premiums and other charges for services 47,375,818 47,082,818 47,564,498 47,564,498 481,680
Transfers out 2,876,048 2,876,048 2,876,048 2,876,048 —
Total expenses 51,073,359 50,839,376 51,409,025 51,427,211 587,835
Change in net position $ (672,807) $ (438,824) $ (2,976,402) $ (2,990,752) $ 2,551,928
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Actual on
budgetary basis
Budgeted Amounts
VarianceOriginalFinal
Revenues and other sources:
Interfund service charges $ 338,673 $ 338,673 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 318,673
Transfers in 2,773,259 2,773,259 2,767,963 2,773,259 —
Total revenues 3,111,932 3,111,932 2,787,963 2,793,259 318,673
Expenses:
Personnel services 914,860 914,860 1,077,369 1,082,665 167,805
Accrued compensated absences
and other post employment benefits (45,354) — — — —
Operating and maintenance 144 144 10,000 10,000 9,856
Claims, charges and services 4,323,605 545,605 1,767,834 1,767,834 1,222,229
Total expenses 5,193,255 1,460,609 2,855,203 2,860,499 1,399,890
Change in net position $ (2,081,323) $ 1,651,323 $ (67,240) $ (67,240) $ 1,718,563
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BUDGET COMPARISON SCHEDULE
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY FUND
Year ended June 30, 2021
Budgetary Basis
Actual on
GAAP
basis
Actual on
budgetary basis
Budgeted Amounts
VarianceOriginalFinal
Revenues and other sources:
Other income $ 1,032,783 $ 1,032,783 $ 1,531,114 $ 1,531,114 $ (498,331)
Interest income 309 785 — — 785
Transfers in 880,278 880,278 688,136 688,136 192,142
Total revenues and other sources 1,913,370 1,913,846 2,219,250 2,219,250 (305,404)
Expenses and other uses:
Charges and services 1,900 1,900 2,200 2,200 300
Depreciation and amortization 553,228 — — — —
Total expenses before debt service 555,128 1,900 2,200 2,200 300
Debt service:
Principal — 1,120,000 1,120,000 1,120,000 —
Interest 925,445 1,089,200 1,097,050 1,097,050 7,850
Total expenses and other uses 1,480,573 2,211,100 2,219,250 2,219,250 8,150
Change in net position $ 432,797 $ (297,254) $ — $ — $ (297,254)
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STATISTICAL SECTION
(unaudited)
This part of the Salt Lake City Corporation’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presents
detailed information as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note
disclosures, and required supplementary information says about the City’s overall financial health.
CONTENTS
Financial Trends 180
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the
City’s financial performance and well-being have changed over time.
Revenue Capacity 188
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the City’s most
significant local revenue source, the property tax.
Debt Capacity 193
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the
City’s current levels of outstanding debt and the City’s ability to issue additional
debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information 198
This schedule offers demographic and economic indicators to help the reader
understand the environment within which the City’s financial activities take place.
Operating Information 199
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand
how the information in the City’s financial report relates to the services the City
provides and the activities it performs.
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NET POSITION BY COMPONENT
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal Year
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Governmental Activities
Net Investment in capital assets $ 488,882 $ 576,786 $ 529,134 $ 504,457 $ 601,185 $ 621,194 $ 642,013 $ 668,907 $ 563,203 $ 579,048
Restricted 109 70,797 32,670 73,564 61,065 45,981 57,371 58,630 83,296 102,077
Unrestricted 79,327 (71,055) 2,733 (38,242) (96,707) (79,375) (102,160) (86,548) 43,293 98,416
Total governmental activities net position $ 568,318 $ 576,528 $ 564,537 $ 539,779 $ 565,543 $ 587,800 $ 597,224 $ 640,990 $ 689,791 $ 779,542
Business-type activities
Net investment in capital assets $ 1,257,957 $ 1,265,966 $ 1,338,531 $ 1,479,894 $ 1,583,508 $ 1,523,569 $ 1,931,014 $ 1,902,167 $ 2,048,313 $ 2,186,042
Restricted 146,913 167,716 278,358 333,118 260,356 529,457 290,422 441,593 350,691 308,680
Unrestricted 419,660 475,725 433,252 315,364 373,693 267,204 81,255 70,532 106,912 71,683
Total business-type activities net position $ 1,824,529 $ 1,909,408 $ 2,050,142 $ 2,128,376 $ 2,217,557 $ 2,320,229 $ 2,302,690 $ 2,414,292 $ 2,505,916 $ 2,566,405
Primary Government
Net investment in capital assets $ 1,746,838 $ 1,842,753 $ 1,867,665 $ 1,984,351 $ 2,184,693 $ 2,144,762 $ 2,573,027 $ 2,571,075 $ 2,611,516 $ 2,765,090
Restricted 147,021 238,513 311,028 406,682 321,422 575,438 347,792 500,223 433,987 410,758
Unrestricted 498,987 404,671 435,986 277,122 276,986 187,829 (20,905) (16,017) 150,205 170,099
Total primary government net position $ 2,392,847 $ 2,485,936 $ 2,614,679 $ 2,668,155 $ 2,783,101 $ 2,908,029 $ 2,899,914 $ 3,055,282 $ 3,195,707 $ 3,345,947
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CHANGE IN NET POSITION
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
EXPENSES
Governmental Activities:
General Government $ 5,076 $ 14,816 $ 26,038 $ 8,051 $ 6,740 $ 14,006 $ 10,220 $ 29,168 $ 9,477 $ 14,976
City Council 2,411 2,489 2,345 2,122 3,126 3,565 3,554 3,941 4,116 3,646
Mayor 3,040 3,010 3,013 2,576 3,400 3,773 3,904 4,190 4,001 4,617
City Attorney 6,497 6,749 6,473 5,274 7,008 7,088 7,441 8,232 10,149 7,290
Finance 3,059 6,387 10,861 7,579 9,912 10,223 10,941 11,334 10,523 9,617
Justice Court 4,761 4,273 3,731 3,255 4,237 4,402 4,495 4,576 4,538 3,861
Human Resources 1,945 2,061 1,965 1,697 2,502 2,625 2,163 2,993 3,188 2,917
Fire 39,793 37,637 37,190 34,380 42,822 40,043 42,766 44,885 44,831 40,757
Combined Emergency Services (1) — 5,603 6,991 5,220 7,143 7,121 7,448 8,201 8,293 6,360
Police 64,278 62,490 62,476 47,922 68,901 75,487 72,518 82,722 87,414 80,595
Community and Neighborhoods 34,461 35,308 31,253 29,444 36,799 37,492 36,059 36,751 43,507 59,715
Public Services 45,883 49,373 43,919 46,062 64,203 61,768 62,854 1,724 2,292 2,286
Transportation (4) — — — — — — — — 65,007 62,996
Economic Development (2) — — — — — 1,261 1,677 63,852 389 367
Unallocated infrastructure depreciation 8,784 8,530 10,531 8,564 8,626 8,671 9,038 9,540 9,769 10,098
Interest on long-term debt 9,058 11,440 12,466 12,950 16,627 12,093 20,857 1,489 10,540 4,938
Total governmental activities expenses 229,047 250,165 259,251 215,097 282,046 289,618 295,935 313,598 318,031 315,035
Business-type activities:
Airport Authority $ 133,845 $ 146,132 $ 145,791 $ 135,997 $ 152,432 $ 180,492 $ 198,267 $ 237,030 $ 252,664 $ 310,817
Water 52,561 57,730 58,335 51,497 59,268 63,454 62,761 68,035 68,071 72,582
Sewer 15,778 17,936 17,241 18,456 20,232 21,964 22,857 25,523 27,533 31,851
Storm Water 5,846 6,783 6,781 6,645 7,860 7,515 8,012 8,395 7,935 9,311
Street Lighting (1) — 1,190 2,331 1,984 2,130 2,827 2,641 2,739 3,603 4,394
Refuse 10,963 11,320 11,462 11,428 12,786 13,117 13,114 13,985 14,303 14,631
Golf 8,897 9,085 8,774 5,932 7,460 8,456 8,081 8,389 7,971 8,103
Housing and Loan 966 905 1,082 1,630 959 888 2,925 1,839 3,423 1,177
Redevelopment Agency 20,763 23,761 12,238 29,154 37,129 37,455 27,473 28,914 31,124 32,863
Total business-type activities expenses 249,618 274,841 264,035 262,723 300,255 336,168 346,131 394,848 416,628 485,729
Total primary government expenses $ 478,665 $ 525,006 $ 523,286 $ 477,820 $ 582,301 $ 625,786 $ 642,066 $ 708,446 $ 734,659 $ 800,764
REVENUES
Governmental Activities:
Charges for Services:
General Government $ 14,799 $ 15,261 $ 16,655 $ 18,185 $ 18,574 $ 16,973 $ 15,105 $ 25,133 $ 23,760 $ 29,164
City Council 23 23 94 200 198 472 483 437 418 418
Mayor 394 428 493 463 189 369 303 275 274 277
City Attorney 694 779 1,228 796 832 911 874 901 896 896
Finance 10,932 11,843 12,251 12,926 12,820 12,812 26,501 27,457 22,047 19,503
Justice Court 2,351 3,339 3,342 2,964 3,514 3,398 3,296 3,015 2,394 1,795
Human Resources 790 904 1,298 961 1,017 930 895 1,080 1,036 1,036
Fire 5,840 6,936 3,358 6,803 9,947 6,500 7,291 7,440 7,084 7,163
Combined Emergency Services (1) — 2 897 417 485 468 601 657 1,038 478
Police 5,740 7,768 9,301 3,857 4,499 5,518 2,471 6,563 10,628 10,580
Community and Neighborhoods 17,140 14,260 15,034 18,062 21,630 28,385 4,154 1,797 2,025 2,133
Economic Development (2) — — — — — 3,151 4,363 1,916 1,648 2,107
Public Services 6,818 5,596 5,205 9,654 11,645 12,205 9,741 9,735 9,828 8,825
Operating Grants and Contributions 18,729 14,813 22,360 7,069 4,969 2,076 — 10,394 8,079 31,019
Capital Grants and Contributions 9,878 5,048 11,485 14,745 15,772 13,919 16,422 12,800 24,174 19,273
Total governmental activities program revenues $ 94,128 $ 87,001 $ 103,002 $ 97,101 $ 106,092 $ 108,086 $ 92,501 $ 109,599 $ 115,328 $ 134,667
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Business-type activities:
Charges for Services:
Airport Authority $ 165,854 $ 175,699 $ 180,285 $ 188,853 $ 199,451 $ 216,241 $ 224,618 $ 248,598 $ 216,065 $ 197,347
Water 62,233 68,094 65,432 63,275 67,388 75,115 75,940 78,023 83,899 87,003
Sewer 17,673 18,493 19,785 21,026 23,545 25,238 34,346 39,986 45,109 51,485
Storm Water 8,309 8,169 8,152 8,287 8,530 8,445 8,657 9,606 10,579 10,763
Street Lighting (1) — 1,603 3,208 3,280 3,265 4,223 4,208 4,302 4,259 4,231
Refuse 10,816 10,906 10,257 12,419 12,363 15,176 12,387 12,295 11,380 11,686
Golf 8,487 7,985 7,921 8,235 7,475 6,734 7,040 7,044 7,034 10,035
Housing and Loan 661 630 1,763 421 846 1,025 2,433 595 1,132 1,091
Redevelopment Agency (3) 27,300 33,022 2,290 2,135 2,215 1,745 5,894 3,622 684 2,389
Capital grants and contributions (3) 24,431 34,000 54,696 67,546 53,162 57,828 45,083 44,767 73,193 140,062
Total business-type activities program revenues 325,765 358,601 353,790 375,475 378,240 411,770 420,608 448,838 453,335 516,092
Total primary government program revenues $ 419,893 $ 445,602 $ 456,792 $ 472,576 $ 484,332 $ 519,856 $ 513,109 $ 558,437 $ 568,663 $ 650,759
Net (expense)/revenue
Governmental activities $ (134,918) $ (163,164) $ (156,248) $ (117,996) $ (175,954) $ (181,532) $ (203,434) $ (203,999) $ (202,704) $ (180,368)
Business-type activities 76,146 83,760 89,755 112,752 77,985 75,603 74,476 53,991 36,708 30,363
Total primary government net expense $ (58,772) $ (79,404) $ (66,494) $ (5,244) $ (97,969) $ (105,930) $ (128,957) $ (150,009) $ (165,996) $ (150,005)
General Revenues and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental activities:
Taxes:
Property taxes, levied for general purposes $ 81,351 $ 84,166 $ 94,923 $ 98,062 $ 114,685 $ 118,782 $ 119,116 $ 122,282 $ 129,951 $ 130,833
Franchise taxes 28,233 27,844 27,881 28,133 27,973 28,418 27,286 27,238 26,863 23,952
Sales tax 51,815 56,216 57,908 60,849 62,709 65,812 72,208 103,727 120,778 136,182
Investment earnings 2,055 1,848 1,858 1,421 1,996 2,283 3,930 6,698 3,991 1,626
Transfers (1,272) 1,301 (44,377) 2,627 (5,645) (11,506) (9,683) (12,168) (30,078) (22,475)
Total governmental activities 162,183 171,374 138,194 191,092 201,718 203,789 212,858 247,778 251,505 270,118
Business-type activities:
Investment earnings $ 4,717 $ 2,420 $ 6,602 $ 4,395 $ 5,552 $ 15,563 $ (101,698) $ 45,219 $ 24,838 $ 7,651
Transfers 1,272 (1,301) 44,377 (2,627) 5,645 11,506 9,683 12,168 30,078 22,475
Total business-type activities: 5,988 1,119 50,979 1,768 11,197 27,069 (92,016) 57,387 54,916 30,126
Total primary government $ 168,172 $ 172,493 $ 189,173 $ 192,859 $ 212,915 $ 230,858 $ 120,842 $ 305,165 $ 306,421 $ 300,244
Change in Net Position
Governmental activities $ 27,265 $ 8,211 $ (18,055) $ 73,095 $ 25,764 $ 22,257 $ 9,424 $ 43,778 $ 48,802 $ 89,751
Business-type activities 82,135 84,879 140,734 114,520 89,182 102,672 (17,539) 111,378 91,624 60,488
Total primary government $ 109,400 $ 93,089 $ 122,679 $ 187,615 $ 114,946 $ 124,929 $ (8,115) $ 155,156 $ 140,426 $ 150,239
(1) Combined Emergency Services and Street Lighting were created as new departments in 2013.
(2) Economic Development was created as a new department in 2017.
(3) In 2014, the RDA reclassified Tax Increment revenues from Charges for Services to Contributions.
(4) Transportation was created as a new department in 2020.
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FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal Year
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
General Fund
Non-spendable $ 3,080 $ 2,582 $ 3,157 $ 6,847 $ 10,937 $ 11,428 $ 10,865 $ 12,550 $ 9,303 $ 2,212
Restricted 114 — — — — — — — — 12,139
Committed 2,143 — — — — — — — — —
Assigned — 2,370 3,789 6,692 7,099 7,298 8,732 15,892 9,899 —
Unassigned 19,794 22,169 26,649 29,434 23,056 31,945 36,507 51,372 70,040 101,934
Total General Fund $ 25,131 $ 27,121 $ 33,595 $ 42,973 $ 41,092 $ 50,671 $ 56,104 $ 79,814 $ 89,242 $ 116,286
All other governmental funds
Non-spendable $ 92 $ 4,937 $ 3,516 $ 4,047 $ 6,319 $ 7,937 $ — $ — $ 1 $ 69
Restricted 136,410 70,797 80,809 80,892 66,830 50,576 70,144 72,903 72,277 95,566
Committed 4,268 — 1,803 495 499 807 1,491 2,306 2,734 3,667
Assigned 20,595 40,788 25,222 31,790 41,020 43,697 31,773 31,691 33,833 37,189
Unassigned — — — — — — — — 410 —
Total all other governmental funds $ 161,365 $ 116,522 $ 111,350 $ 117,224 $ 114,668 $ 103,017 $ 103,408 $ 106,900 $ 109,255 $ 136,492
In 2011, the City adopted Statement No. 54 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board requiring new classifications for Fund Balance reporting.
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CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal Year
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Revenues:
General property taxes $ 80,449 $ 84,166 $ 94,923 $ 98,062 $ 114,685 $ 118,782 $ 119,116 $ 122,282 $ 129,951 $ 130,833
Sales, use and excise taxes 51,815 56,216 57,908 60,849 62,709 65,812 72,208 103,727 120,778 136,182
Franchise taxes 28,233 27,844 27,881 28,133 27,973 28,418 27,286 27,238 26,863 23,952
Licenses 9,755 11,846 12,238 12,933 14,414 15,195 15,593 16,448 13,107 11,418
Permits 13,418 14,216 13,696 19,126 16,553 19,847 17,690 28,079 32,203 36,231
Fines and forfeitures 5,841 5,098 4,993 4,807 3,633 3,524 3,516 3,429 2,803 2,035
Assessments 5,779 1,836 1,617 1,482 1,718 1,520 1,543 2,222 553 2,383
Interest 2,030 1,783 1,773 1,384 1,725 1,919 3,481 6,386 3,919 1,680
Intergovernmental 31,545 24,732 30,447 21,807 27,519 28,913 20,634 23,642 26,504 43,195
Interfund service charges 9,830 9,834 10,071 10,372 11,051 11,451 11,414 16,364 20,574 20,971
Parking meter 1,792 3,003 3,220 3,295 3,325 3,464 3,405 3,510 2,771 1,916
Parking ticket 3,374 3,042 2,129 2,876 2,845 3,205 2,110 1,825 1,187 1,702
Charges for services 5,229 5,446 6,635 6,099 5,151 5,712 6,666 5,970 1,207 870
Rental and other income — — — — 887 1,200 1,047 1,153 5,208 5,476
Contributions 2,925 1,962 7,285 4,367 2,084 2,334 1,009 517 354 589
Miscellaneous 3,957 4,897 9,598 9,191 10,288 8,986 7,602 5,790 7,959 3,576
Total Revenues $ 255,972 $ 255,920 $ 284,416 $ 284,783 $ 306,560 $ 320,280 $ 314,322 $ 368,581 $ 395,941 $ 423,009
Expenditures:
City Council $ 2,178 $ 2,225 $ 2,300 $ 2,426 $ 2,722 $ 3,202 $ 3,137 $ 3,574 $ 3,759 $ 3,911
Mayor 2,452 2,473 2,659 2,635 2,457 2,752 2,856 3,121 3,862 3,496
City Attorney 5,213 5,423 5,616 5,324 5,442 5,549 5,897 6,644 6,788 6,841
Finance 4,729 5,935 6,851 6,147 6,367 6,659 6,760 7,597 7,828 7,873
Fire 35,529 34,185 35,738 37,049 38,204 38,252 39,166 42,267 42,337 40,361
Combined Emergency Services — 5,121 6,877 6,440 6,977 6,917 7,377 8,067 8,337 7,697
Police 57,738 55,929 60,695 57,720 60,822 64,158 66,610 74,956 82,368 80,751
Community and Neighborhoods 29,456 29,359 22,214 27,130 28,256 28,490 28,770 30,347 31,743 49,829
Economic Development — — — — — 1,190 1,651 1,689 1,985 2,244
Justice Court 4,227 3,928 3,790 3,893 4,024 4,184 4,276 4,389 4,428 4,341
Human Resources 1,761 1,882 1,995 2,090 2,165 2,331 2,525 2,615 2,663 2,576
Public Services 34,864 34,181 34,578 37,806 41,568 42,054 42,647 45,881 46,704 45,952
Transportation (1) — — — — — — — — 274 367
Arts Council 2,320 3,031 3,555 3,315 3,114 3,449 3,075 1,571 1,392 1,699
Nondepartmental 15,899 21,359 23,207 23,547 27,761 26,450 27,602 29,585 35,163 37,573
Capital Improvement 68,823 85,736 111,087 38,074 34,340 32,507 31,823 25,426 34,082 32,643
Debt service:
Principal 28,485 24,398 34,361 65,643 45,472 24,025 23,745 24,845 31,992 24,804
Interest and other fiscal charges 11,396 11,279 11,687 14,226 15,194 11,194 11,416 9,721 15,360 7,859
Total Expenditures $ 305,071 $ 326,444 $ 367,210 $ 333,466 $ 324,886 $ 303,362 $ 309,334 $ 322,295 $ 361,065 $ 360,816
Revenues over (under) expenditures $ (49,099) $ (70,524) $ (82,794) $ (48,683) $ (18,326) $ 16,919 $ 4,989 $ 46,286 $ 34,876 $ 62,193
(1) Transportation was added as a department in 2019.
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Other financing sources (uses):
Issuance of debt $ 47,370 $ 27,858 $ 65,076 $ 66,795 $ 21,715 $ 6,460 $ 15,572 $ 1,225 $ 20,201 $ 20,455
Payment to refunding bond escrow agent — — — — — (6,431) — — (67,725) —
Premiums from issuance of debt 2,615 623 568 — 2,925 — — — 4,009 —
Proceeds from sale of property 1,145 1,102 707 707 3,533 661 1,390 299 419 455
Transfers in 26,021 25,561 53,160 35,940 37,895 38,069 39,996 32,410 36,721 41,478
Transfers out (31,183) (27,473) (35,415) (39,507) (52,179) (57,749) (56,123) (53,018) (80,517) (70,299)
Total other financing sources (uses) 45,967 27,671 84,097 63,935 13,888 (18,990) 836 (19,084) (86,892) (7,911)
Net change in fund balances $ (3,132) $ (42,853) $ 1,303 $ 15,252 $ (4,438) $ (2,071) $ 5,824 $ 27,201 $ (52,016) $ 54,281
Debt service as a percentage of non-capital
expenditures 19.58 % 15.60 % 23.43 % 26.86 % 20.25 % 13.00 % 11.78 % 11.27 % 13.70 % 9.05 %
Debt service as a percentage of total
expenditures 13.07 % 10.93 % 12.54 % 23.95 % 18.67 % 11.61 % 11.37 % 10.73 % 13.11 % 9.05 %
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GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES TAX REVENUES BY SOURCE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal
Year
Real Property
Tax
Personal Property
Tax
Motor Vehicle
Property
Tax
Franchise
Tax
Sales
Tax Total
2012 $ 69,206 8,253 3,546 28,233 51,815 $ 161,053
2013 $ 71,842 8,836 3,488 27,844 56,216 $ 168,226
2014 $ 80,298 10,564 4,061 27,881 57,908 $ 180,712
2015 $ 83,513 10,594 4,171 28,133 60,849 $ 187,260
2016 $ 98,279 12,049 4,356 27,973 62,709 $ 205,366
2017 $ 105,927 8,272 4,583 28,418 65,812 $ 213,012
2018 $ 87,552 9,583 4,597 27,286 67,940 $ 196,958
2019 $ 90,172 10,441 4,326 27,238 99,404 $ 231,581
2020 $ 115,920 9,790 4,241 26,863 120,778 $ 277,592
2021 $ 115,093 11,607 4,133 23,952 136,182 $ 290,967
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BUSINESS TYPE ACTIVITIES REVENUES BY SOURCE
Department of Airports
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal
Year
Landing
Fees
Terminal
Space
Rentals
Other
Airline
Revenues
Car
Rental
Auto
Parking
Facilities Terminal
Other
Revenues
Total
Operating
Revenue
2012 $ 23,059 17,820 6,881 16,697 26,282 23,862 2,859 $ 117,460
2013 $ 23,662 17,576 7,171 17,482 28,619 26,909 2,436 $ 123,855
2014 $ 25,000 16,522 7,098 18,064 29,228 28,432 2,656 $ 127,000
2015 $ 23,199 19,081 7,201 19,341 31,117 29,467 2,864 $ 132,270
2016 $ 27,023 17,559 6,931 22,142 33,409 30,859 3,110 $ 141,033
2017 $ 30,020 17,606 6,844 27,186 34,297 35,042 3,811 $ 154,806
2018 $ 32,742 18,021 6,799 29,181 35,323 39,041 4,441 $ 165,548
2019 $ 35,434 19,355 6,769 29,856 36,297 42,046 3,704 $ 173,461
2020 $ 35,638 24,548 7,031 25,372 27,974 37,634 3,129 $ 161,326
2021 $ 35,996 58,970 7,015 24,317 23,491 31,608 3,287 $ 184,684
Source: Salt Lake City Department of Airports Audited Financial Statements
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ASSESSED AND ESTIMATED ACTUAL VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Taxable Value Real Property (1)$ 16,493,332,906 $ 16,550,552,383 $ 17,352,611,888 $ 18,447,638,431 $ 19,620,930,860 $ 21,510,210,091 $ 23,166,703,215 $ 25,742,619,298 $ 28,457,991,692 $ 31,554,370,915
Taxable Personal Property 1,730,989,005 1,680,519,901 1,898,435,962 2,122,489,159 2,132,244,365 2,422,497,725 2,497,760,246 2,655,599,365 3,079,769,010 3,212,675,482
Total Taxable value (2)$ 18,224,321,911 $ 18,231,072,284 $ 19,251,047,850 $ 20,570,127,590 $ 21,753,175,225 $ 23,932,707,816 $ 25,664,463,461 $ 28,398,218,663 $ 31,537,760,702 $ 34,767,046,397
Estimated actual value $ 23,965,183,000 $ 24,078,371,047 $ 25,316,280,083 $ 26,971,066,587 $ 28,594,182,234 $ 31,386,040,131 $ 33,819,886,283 $ 37,255,665,617 $ 41,493,433,320 $ 45,901,481,982
Ratio of total taxable value to
estimated actual value 76.0 % 75.7 % 76.0 % 76.3 % 76.1 % 76.3 % 75.9 % 76.2 % 76.0 % 75.7 %
Total Direct Tax Rate 0.004622 0.004743 0.005036 0.004893 0.004862 0.004557 0.004286 0.003977 0.003878 0.003540
Source: Utah State Tax Commission
(1) Centrally Assessed Values are included in Real Property Values.
(2) All taxable property is assessed and taxed on the basis of its fair market value. Utah law requires that the fair market value of property that is assessed by county assessors using a comparable sales or a
cost appraisal method exclude expenses related to property sales transactions. For tax purposes, the fair market value of primary property is reduced by 45% under present law. Does not include Fee-in-lieu.
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DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING PROPERTY TAX RATES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(rates per $1 of assessed value)
Components of Direct Rate Overlapping Rates
Fiscal
Year
Discharge
of
Judgement
Interest
and
Sinking
Fund
General
Operations
Total
Direct Rate
Salt Lake City
Library
Salt Lake City
Schools
Salt Lake
County
Mosquito
Abatement
District
Central Utah
Water
Conservation
Metropolitan
Water
District
2012 0.000047 0.001124 0.003451 0.004622 0.000817 0.006408 0.002696 0.000131 0.000436 0.000409
2013 0.000072 0.001097 0.003574 0.004743 0.000846 0.006626 0.002793 0.000136 0.000455 0.000423
2014 0.000007 0.001064 0.003965 0.005036 0.000820 0.006651 0.003180 0.000132 0.000446 0.000409
2015 0.000040 0.001066 0.003787 0.004893 0.000782 0.006303 0.003036 0.000127 0.000422 0.000391
2016 0.000012 0.000989 0.003861 0.004862 0.000749 0.006497 0.002531 0.000121 0.000405 0.000373
2017 0.000030 0.000910 0.003617 0.004557 0.000705 0.006180 0.002371 0.000171 0.000400 0.000349
2018 0.000032 0.000772 0.003482 0.004286 0.000834 0.005748 0.002238 0.000160 0.000400 0.000325
2019 0.000049 0.000692 0.003236 0.003977 0.000766 0.005500 0.002025 0.000141 0.000400 0.000302
2020 0.000025 0.000648 0.003205 0.003878 0.000745 0.005393 0.001933 0.000133 0.000400 0.000289
2021 0.000015 0.000583 0.002942 0.003540 0.000683 0.005047 0.001948 0.000122 0.000400 0.000265
Source: Utah State Tax Commission
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PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAX PAYERS
Current Year and Ten Years Ago
December 31, 2020 taxable valuation December 31, 2011 taxable valuation
Taxpayer
Taxable
Assessed
Value Rank
Percentage of
Total City
Taxable Assessed
Value
Taxable Assessed
Value Rank
Percentage of
Total City
Taxable Assessed
Value
LDS Church (City Creek Reserve, Deseret Title, Property Reserve)$ 1,066,641,878 1 3.38%$ 705,543,434 1 4.28%
Pacificorp 545,349,037 2 1.73% 388,873,207 2 2.36%
Delta Air Lines 368,700,450 3 1.17% 166,964,580 4 1.01%
Wasatch Plaza Holdings LLC 235,472,900 4 0.75% 155,547,000 5 0.94%
MPLD Husky LLC 212,352,900 5 0.67%
Skywest Airlines 211,961,850 6 0.67% 138,508,482 7 0.84%
KBSIII 200,962,800 7 0.64%
Questar Gas 195,331,617 8 0.62%
Verizon Communications INC 173,737,213 9 0.55%
AT&T INC 147,985,384 10 0.47%
Sinclair Oil 193,873,207 3 1.18%
Qwest 145,150,287 6 0.88%
Inland Western Salt City Gateway 122,130,300 8 0.74%
Boyer Properties 112,749,700 9 0.68%
Gateway Associates 109,317,300 10 0.66%
$ 3,358,496,029 $ 2,238,657,497
Total City Taxable Assessed Value $ 31,554,370,915 $ 16,493,332,906
Source: State of Utah and Salt Lake County
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PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal
Year
Ended
June 30,
Total Tax
Levy for
Fiscal Year (1)
Collected within the
Fiscal Year of the Levy
Collection in
Subsequent Years
Total Collections to Date
Amount
Percentage
of Levy Amount
Percentage
of Levy
2012 $ 83,952,748 $ 81,301,525 96.84 %$ 2,566,814 $ 83,868,339 99.90 %
2013 $ 86,007,266 $ 83,573,386 97.17 %$ 2,285,000 $ 85,858,386 99.83 %
2014 $ 96,505,462 $ 94,031,892 97.44 %$ 2,327,221 $ 96,359,113 99.85 %
2015 $ 101,010,365 $ 98,762,909 97.78 %$ 2,170,196 $ 100,933,105 99.92 %
2016 $ 105,826,492 $ 103,763,673 98.05 %$ 1,994,866 $ 105,758,539 99.94 %
2017 $ 110,330,514 $ 107,585,253 97.51 %$ 2,664,136 $ 110,249,389 99.93 %
2018 $ 110,750,729 $ 108,500,440 97.97 %$ 2,188,565 $ 110,689,005 99.94 %
2019 $ 113,989,191 $ 111,401,720 97.73 %$ 2,192,490 $ 113,594,210 99.65 %
2020 $ 122,801,447 $ 120,692,895 98.28 %$ 1,696,723 $ 122,389,618 99.66 %
2021 $ 124,271,831 $ 121,629,772 97.87 %$ 1,555,042 $ 123,184,814 99.13 %
(1) Property taxes are assessed January 1 and due by November 30. Payments are not considered delinquent until after November 30.
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RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands except per capita amount)
Fiscal
Year
Ended
June 30,
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities
Total
Primary
Government
Debt
Debt as a
Percentage
of Personal
Income (1)
Per
Capita
Debt (1)
General
Obligation
Bonds
Special
Assessment
Bonds
Revenue
Bonds
Gov't
Bank
Notes
Payable
Lease
Revenue
Bonds
ISF Bank
Notes
Payable
Discounts /
Premiums
Revenue
Bonds
Notes
Payable
Discounts /
Premiums
2012 $ 170,058,269 2,261,000 97,741,763 20,127,643 — 9,933,297 — 73,943,819 19,121,879 — $ 393,187,670 9.59 %$ 2,131
2013 $ 174,849,842 1,702,000 91,542,019 25,846,650 7,272,650 11,882,218 — 72,234,171 15,910,826 — $ 401,240,376 8.25 %$ 2,157
2014 $ 168,468,249 1,403,000 145,656,584 13,697,163 14,679,511 12,908,684 — 127,806,100 13,542,280 — $ 498,161,571 9.73 %$ 2,668
2015 $ 155,383,027 1,092,000 158,659,372 13,446,081 14,637,260 13,992,118 — 133,082,026 18,917,800 — $ 509,209,684 8.71 %$ 2,707
2016 $ 141,774,839 779,000 152,180,076 12,177,210 21,546,804 12,817,493 — 124,306,030 19,672,287 — $ 485,253,739 8.60 %$ 2,564
2017 $ 128,161,987 548,000 141,752,091 10,877,435 30,465,962 12,050,580 — 1,314,528,924 19,447,295 — $ 1,657,832,274 30.58 %$ 8,694
2018 $ 127,100,000 373,000 128,505,000 9,513,210 27,340,000 12,485,463 9,356,662 1,181,180,000 19,023,112 133,674,644 $ 1,648,551,091 27.61 %$ 8,611
2019 $ 113,420,000 190,000 119,035,000 9,225,734 26,550,000 13,782,429 8,873,645 2,023,560,000 17,115,266 205,111,966 $ 2,536,864,040 39.64 %$ 13,064
2020 $ 102,045,000 — 115,845,000 8,263,371 25,465,000 15,247,377 10,577,589 2,014,790,000 16,534,858 197,284,816 $ 2,506,053,011 36.00 %$ 12,495
2021 $ 106,525,000 — 105,310,000 7,259,227 24,345,000 12,253,469 11,256,588 2,157,895,000 280,937,922 228,370,373 $ 2,934,152,579 39.94 %$ 14,629
Note: Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in Note 6 of the notes to the financial statements.
(1) - Demographic information is found on page 196
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RATIOS OF GENERAL BONDED DEBT OUTSTANDING
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands, except per capita amount)
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
General
Obligation
Bonds
Less: Amounts
Available In Debt
Service Fund Total
Percentage of
Estimated
Actual Taxable
Value of
Property
Per
Capita
2012 $ 170,058 235 $ 169,823 0.71%$ 921
2013 $ 174,850 22 $ 174,828 0.73%$ 940
2014 $ 168,468 4,430 $ 164,038 0.65%$ 878
2015 $ 155,383 4,677 $ 150,706 0.56%$ 801
2016 $ 141,775 1,975 $ 139,800 0.49%$ 739
2017 $ 128,163 1,829 $ 126,334 0.40%$ 663
2018 $ 127,100 17,401 $ 109,699 0.32%$ 573
2019 $ 113,420 19,162 $ 94,258 0.25%$ 485
2020 $ 102,045 5,252 $ 96,793 0.23%$ 483
2021 $ 106,525 4,943 $ 101,582 0.22%$ 509
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COMPUTATION OF DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING BONDED DEBT
June 30, 2021
Total debt Applicable to City Debt ratios (1)
Percentage Amount
Total taxable
value of (2)
Total fair market
value of (2)
Per capita -
population of
$34,767,046,397 $45,901,481,982 200,567
Total governmental activities direct debt $ 290,790,488 100.00%$ 266,949,284 0.77%0.58%$1,336.60
Overlapping debt:
Salt Lake County (3)152,875,000 26.00% 39,747,500
Central Utah Water Conservancy District (4)167,587,665 16.91%28,339,074
Salt Lake City School District (4) 12,360,000 100% 12,360,000
Total Overlapping debt (5)$ 332,822,665 80,446,574
Total debt applicable to the City $ 347,395,858 1.00%0.76%$1,739.39
Source: Salt Lake City Department of Finance
(1) The State of Utah general obligation debt is not included in the debt ratios because the State of Utah currently levies no ad valorem tax for payment of general obligation bonds.
(2) Total taxable and fair market values exclude Fees in Lieu.
(3) Salt Lake County GO bonds per ACFR (12/31/20).
(4) Salt Lake City School District and Central Utah Water Conservancy District GO bonds per ACFR (6/30/21).
(5) Overlapping debt is calculated using all debt from Salt Lake City School District and debt from Salt Lake County allocated by geographical percentage.
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LEGAL DEBT MARGIN INFORMATION
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
General Purposes - 4%
Debt Limit $ 958,607 $ 963,135 $ 1,012,651 $ 1,078,843 $ 1,143,767 $ 1,255,442 $ 1,352,795 $ 1,490,227 $ 1,659,737 $ 1,836,059
Less: Total net debt applicable to limit (2) 169,823 174,828 164,038 150,706 139,800 126,334 109,699 94,258 96,793 101,582
Legal Debt Margin $ 788,784 $ 788,307 $ 848,613 $ 928,136 $ 1,003,968 $ 1,129,108 $ 1,243,096 $ 1,395,968 $ 1,562,944 $ 1,734,478
Total net debt applicable to the limit as a
percentage of debt limit 17.72 % 18.15 % 16.20 % 13.97 % 12.22 % 10.06 % 8.11 % 6.33 % 5.83 % 5.53 %
Water, sewer and lighting - 4%
Debt Limit $ 958,607 $ 963,135 $ 1,012,651 $ 1,078,843 $ 1,143,767 $ 1,255,442 $ 1,352,795 $ 1,490,227 $ 1,659,737 $ 1,836,059
Total net debt applicable to limit — — — — — — — — — —
Legal Debt Margin $ 958,607 $ 963,135 $ 1,012,651 $ 1,078,843 $ 1,143,767 $ 1,255,442 $ 1,352,795 $ 1,490,227 $ 1,659,737 $ 1,836,059
Total net debt applicable to the limit as a
percentage of debt limit — % — % — % — % — % — % — % — % — % — %
Total - 8% (1)
Debt Limit $ 1,917,215 $ 1,926,270 $ 2,025,302 $ 2,157,685 $ 2,287,535 $ 2,510,883 $ 2,705,591 $ 2,980,453 $ 3,319,475 $ 3,672,119
Total net debt applicable to limit 169,823 174,828 164,038 150,706 139,800 126,334 109,699 94,258 96,793 101,582
Legal Debt Margin $ 1,747,392 $ 1,751,442 $ 1,861,264 $ 2,006,979 $ 2,147,735 $ 2,384,549 $ 2,595,892 $ 2,886,195 $ 3,222,682 $ 3,570,537
Total net debt applicable to the limit as a
percentage of debt limit 8.86 % 9.08 % 8.10 % 6.98 % 6.11 % 5.03 % 4.05 % 3.16 % 2.92 % 2.77 %
(1) The general obligation bonded debt of the City is limited by statute to 8% of the "reasonable fair cash
value" of taxable property in the City. Of this amount, a maximum of 4% may be used for general purposes.
The remaining 4% and any unused portion of the 4% available for general purposes up to the maximum 8%
may be utilized for sewer and/or water purposes.
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Year 2021
Total estimated actual value $ 45,901,482
Debt limit (8% of total estimated actual value) 3,672,119
Debt applicable to limit:
(2) The total net debt applicable to limit is netted with Restricted Fund Balance of Debt Service Fund.General obligation bonds 106,525
Less: Amount set aside for repayment of general obligation debt (4,943)
Total net debt applicable to limit 101,582
Legal debt margin $ 3,570,537
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PLEDGED-REVENUE COVERAGE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Revenue Bonds Special Improvement Bonds
Fiscal Year
Ended June 30,
Gross
Revenues (1)
Less:
Operating
Expenses (2)
Net Available
Revenues
Debt Service (5)
Coverage
Special
Improvement
Collections
Debt Service
Principal Interest Principal Interest Coverage
Revenue Bonds - Governmental
Activities
2012 $ 52,405 — 52,405 5,025 4,054 5.77 %$ 602 596 136 0.82 %
2013 $ 56,601 — 56,601 6,135 4,189 5.48 %$ 4,693 619 112 6.42 %
2014 $ 58,323 — 58,323 6,465 4,531 5.30 %$ 438 559 88 0.68 %
2015 $ 60,943 — 60,943 6,586 4,406 5.54 %$ 371 299 67 1.01 %
2016 $ 63,727 — 63,727 8,110 7,391 4.11 %$ 332 311 54 0.91 %
2017 $ 68,082 — 68,082 9,285 5,128 4.72 %$ 244 313 42 0.69 %
2018 $ 72,322 — 72,322 9,570 6,985 4.37 %$ 241 231 28 0.93 %
2019 $ 108,894 — 108,894 10,020 5,984 6.80 %$ 212 175 18 1.10 %
2020 $ 125,604 — 125,604 10,260 5,737 7.85 %$ 41 190 6 0.21 %
2021 $ 130,859 — 130,859 10,535 3,497 9.33 %$ 33 — 1 31.37 %
Fiscal Year
Ended June 30,
Gross
Revenues (3)
Less:
Operating
Expenses (4)
Net Available
Revenues
Debt Service
Principal Interest Coverage
Revenue Bonds - Business-type
activities
2012 $ 300,988 175,118 125,871 9,618 9,079 6.73 %
2013 $ 322,654 190,267 132,387 13,681 9,243 5.78 %
2014 $ 331,683 177,519 154,164 12,860 8,677 7.16 %
2015 $ 341,731 180,960 160,771 12,532 9,541 7.28 %
2016 $ 354,161 210,349 143,812 9,264 8,821 7.95 %
2017 $ 388,238 220,679 167,558 11,572 2,964 11.53 %
2018 $ 406,269 215,619 190,650 11,834 10,868 8.40 %
2019 $ 437,553 222,618 214,935 10,437 10,560 10.24 %
2020 $ 424,623 240,680 183,943 55,910 15,022 2.59 %
2021 $ 408,403 259,097 149,307 18,458 101,034 1.25 %
(1) Gross revenues includes sales, use and excise taxes, Class C Road funds and rental income from the Local Building Authority Fund.
(2) Excludes depreciation and amortization.
(3) Gross revenues include operating revenues, property tax increments, gains/(losses) on the sale of property and equipment, and passenger facility charges.
(4) Excludes depreciation and amortization.
(5) Principal payments are net of any defeased or refinanced amounts.
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DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year Ended
June 30,
Population Estimate
(1)
Per Capita Personal
Income (2)
Total Personal
Income (amount
expressed in
thousands)
Number of residents
18 years and older (1)
High School
Graduates (3)
Average Daily School
Membership (3)
Unemployment Rate
(4)
2012 184,488 $ 22,217 $ 4,098,770 141,694 1,219 24,336 4.9 %
2013 186,009 $ 26,142 $ 4,862,647 143,965 1,327 24,365 4.4 %
2014 186,740 $ 27,430 $ 5,122,278 144,645 1,367 24,007 3.7 %
2015 188,141 $ 31,065 $ 5,844,600 145,634 1,473 24,447 3.6 %
2016 189,267 $ 29,803 $ 5,640,724 147,619 1,517 24,127 3.3 %
2017 190,679 $ 28,428 $ 5,420,623 149,552 1,499 24,211 3.3 %
2018 191,446 $ 31,188 $ 5,970,818 150,894 1,603 23,726 3.1 %
2019 194,188 $ 32,954 $ 6,399,271 153,512 1,505 23,336 2.8 %
2020 200,567 $ 34,711 $ 6,961,881 160,824 1,651 22,921 8.3 %
2021 199,723 $ 36,779 $ 7,345,612 159,379 1,614 20,782 3.1 %
(1) U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
(2) U.S. Census Bureau, Quick Facts
(3) Salt Lake City School District
(4) United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, SLC at June 30.
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FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT CITY GOVERNMENT BY FUNCTIONS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
DEPARTMENT
General Fund
Attorney's Office 54.00 56.70 56.70 53.75 53.25 50.25 51.25 49.25 50.25 50.25
City Council 24.13 25.88 25.88 28.00 28.00 30.00 33.00 33.00 35.00 35.00
Communications Bureau — 73.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 94.00 97.00 97.00 100.00 100.00
Community and Neighborhood 190.80 192.55 193.55 200.25 206.00 190.00 192.00 195.00 207.00 207.00
Economic Development — — — — — 11.00 13.00 15.00 16.00 18.00
Finance 49.20 57.20 57.20 58.20 63.70 64.70 65.70 68.70 69.70 69.70
Fire 356.50 324.50 336.00 340.00 340.00 341.00 345.00 347.00 366.00 366.00
Human Resources 21.26 22.26 22.26 22.56 22.56 22.56 22.66 21.05 22.05 21.20
Justice Courts 46.00 43.50 44.50 47.00 44.00 44.00 44.00 44.00 44.00 42.00
Mayor's Office 24.00 25.00 24.00 25.00 21.00 21.00 23.00 23.00 24.00 26.00
Police 585.00 537.00 533.00 533.00 558.00 555.00 565.00 620.00 711.00 711.00
Public Services 229.08 236.13 242.13 286.03 294.40 298.75 306.75 332.35 341.35 329.35
General Fund Total 1,579.97 1,593.72 1,616.22 1,674.79 1,711.91 1,722.26 1,758.36 1,845.35 1,986.35 1,975.50
Enterprise Funds
Airport 555.30 557.30 557.30 557.30 555.30 555.30 564.80 570.80 563.80 610.80
Golf 40.40 40.40 40.40 40.65 40.65 34.65 33.65 34.65 34.65 34.65
Public Utilities 382.00 382.00 387.00 390.00 392.00 394.00 397.00 411.00 427.00 435.00
Redevelopment Agency 13.75 14.00 14.00 15.80 15.80 16.50 16.00 16.00 19.00 32.00
Sustainability (1) 38.30 44.60 49.60 53.95 53.95 57.95 57.95 63.00 63.00 63.00
Enterprise Fund Total 1,029.75 1,038.30 1,048.30 1,057.70 1,057.70 1,058.40 1,069.40 1,095.45 1,107.45 1,175.45
Internal Service Funds
Information Management Services 60.50 66.50 68.25 70.00 70.00 70.00 71.00 71.00 71.00 69.00
Fleet Management 67.60 39.00 41.00 40.00 41.00 42.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00
Government Immunity 6.54 6.54 6.54 5.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 8.50 8.50 8.50
Risk Management 2.00 2.80 2.80 6.24 5.74 5.74 5.64 6.25 6.25 6.10
Internal Service Fund Total 136.64 114.84 118.59 121.74 123.24 124.24 128.14 130.75 130.75 128.60
Funding Our Future
Special Revenue Fund Total 1.08 — — — — — — — 3.00 3.00
TOTAL POSITIONS 2,747.44 2,746.86 2,783.11 2,854.23 2,892.85 2,904.90 2,955.90 3,071.55 3,227.55 3,282.55
Source: Salt Lake City Mayor's Recommended Budget, Staffing Document Summary.
(1) Formerly titled Refuse/Environmental Management
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PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
Current Year and Ten Years Ago
December 31, 2020 December 31, 2010
Employer
Number
Employees Rank
Percent
of all
Employees
Number
Employees Rank
Percent
of all
Employees
University of Utah (including hospital)7,000 -9,999 1 6.22%-8.89%7,000 -9,999 1 7.32%-10.45%
Amazon SLC1 5,000 -6,999 2 4.45%-6.22%
Salt Lake County 5,000 -6,999 3 4.45%-6.22%5,000 -6,999 2 5.23%-7.32%
Delta Airlines 3,000 -3,999 4 2.67%-3.56%3,000 -3,999 5 3.14 -4.18
Discover Products Inc.3,000 -3,999 5 2.67%-3.56%3,000 -3,999 6 3.14%4.18%
Primary Childrens Medical Center 3,000 -3,999 6 2.67%-3.56%3,000 -3,999 8 3.14%-4.18%
Salt Lake City Corporation 3,000 -3,999 7 2.67%-3.56%
United States Postal Service 3,000 -3,999 8 2.67%-3.56%
Salt Lake City School District 2,000 -2,999 9 1.78%-2.67%
VA Salt Lake CIty Health Care Systems 2,000 -2,999 10 1.78%-2.67%2,000 -2,999 10 2.09%-3.13%
University of Utah 4,000 -4,999 3 4.18%-5.23%
CR England 3,000 -3,999 4 3.14%-4.18%
L3 Communications 3,000 -3,999 7 3.14%-4.18%
UPS 2,000 -2,999 9 2.09%-3.13%
Estimated total number of employees in Salt Lake City.112,477 32.03%-44.47%95,674 36.61%-50.16%
Source: Workforce Services - Based on yearly averages
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OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Function
Fire
Medical Calls 20,728 21,088 23,277 23,030 24,297 24,024 22,045 21,417 22,086 22,292
Fire Calls 5,559 5,371 5,385 5,542 5,777 6,406 6,776 6,891 7,132 7,884
Average dispatch time on medical emergencies :58 1:37 :56 :58 :49 :46 :55 :53 :52 :53
Average time responding to life threatening emergencies
(2)4:28 4:13 4:38 3:54 2:11 4:00 4:00 3:49 4:54 N/A
Police (calendar year)
Median Priority 1 Response Time In Minutes (1)5:22 5:37 5:44 5:44 5:40 6:00 6:19 6:02 5:36 12.55
Community Development
Percent of business license inspections conducted
within 30 days TBD 100 TBD 100 1 100 % 100 % 100 %100 %100 %
Number of building inspections conducted
per day TBD 129 134 136 161 160 167 207 239 195
Percent of transportation service requests
completed within 10 working days 99 % 99 % 91 % 81 % 84 % 80 % 82 % 92 %87 % 84 %
Public Services
Forestry - Number of trees pruned per month (average) 431 411 463 325 244 392 278 266 442 292
Water
Total million gallons water delivered 31,746 31,644 30,168 27,853 25,991 24,491 25,438 23,954 24,423 25,127
Per capita delivered - gallons per day 203 216 242 185 207 193 198 184 186 191
Airport
Total enplaned passengers (in thousands) 10,125 10,044 10,294 10,834 11,293 11,850 12,420 13,090 10,096 7,710
Cargo pounds (in thousands) 346,061 343,525 325,535 330,712 350,906 367,050 380,286 407,899 399,971 424,521
Sewer
Total Plant Flow (million gallons) 11,740 11,247 10,212 10,087 10,418 10,554 10,211 12,217 11,849 10,492
Total influent (TBOD) biochemical
oxygen demand (in thousand pounds) 20,728 17,517 17,401 17,864 18,765 19,659 26,985 29,729 21,333 22,869
Housing & Loan
Rehab Loans 58 85 109 108 80 72 113 60 35 26
Rehab units 65 110 124 125 89 217 113 74 35 26
First Time Home Buyer projects 14 8 10 8 4 4 8 7 7 2
Storm Water Utility
Line Installation (Linear Feet) 26,282 26,819 12,547 5,872 5,960 11,039 11,940 6,899 13,013 13,541
Refuse Collection
Percent of waste stream recycled 22 %N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recycling Contamination Rate in Curbside Cans 16 % 8 % 7 % 5.7 % 7 % 7 % 15 % 23.5 % 19.7 % 16 %
Percentage of waste stream recycled 16 % 17 % 16 % 17 % 17.2 % 17 % 15 % 12.8 % 12.1 % 12.1 %
Golf
Number of golf rounds (9 holes equivalent) 461,801 410,166 423,432 415,831 365,671 343,670 355,655 350,550 374,139 455,556
Source: Internal department records
(1) The measurement basis for this metric has been changed to be more consistent with the reporting of other local agencies. Previously, the measurement reflected time from dispatch to arrival on-scene. Now the measurement reflects time from
initial call to arrival on-scene.
(2) This information is no longer available
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CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Function 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Fire
Number of stations 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Sworn fire fighters 312 323 323 323 328 328 324 329 338 345
Non-sworn civilian employees.13 13 13 13 13 13 17 18 18 23
Police protection:
Number of officers with power of arrest 424 424 437 417 447 457 508 589 589 589
Number of other police employees 103 99 96 111 111 108 120 122 122 117
Public Services
Recreation and culture:
Number of municipal parks (2)127 127 126 126 130 81 81 81 81 81
Number of municipal playgrounds 59 59 58 65 67 71 71 77 77 77
Number of municipal golf courses 9 9 9 8 7 7 7 7 7 7
Number of municipal swimming pools (1)5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Lane miles of city owned streets 1,776 1,858 1,858 1,855 1,849 1,850 1,840 1,853.69 1,863 1,873
Street Lighting
Number of Street Lights 15,213 15,640 15,511 16,405 15,533 15,565 15,615 15,668 15,677 15,690
Municipal water plants:
Number of service connections 90,251 90,352 90,435 90,451 91,467 91,545 91,802 92,026 94,013 92,374
City 55,453 56,074 56,700 56,710 55,409 55,435 55,577 55,656 55,772 55,958
County 34,798 34,278 33,735 33,741 36,058 36,110 36,225 36,370 38,241 36,416
Water supplied to conduits (gallons/year)
per thousand 31,746,000 31,644,000 30,168,610 27,853,330 25,990,768 24,490,890 26,231,120 32,840,422 29,331,670 31,027,510
Water shed managed (square miles)190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190
Number of fire hydrants 10,162 9,948 10,384 10,441 10,494 9,687 9,747 9,835 9,899 9,768
City 6,358 6,224 6,519 6,547 6,592 6,361 6,387 6,460 6,496 6,552
County 3,804 3,724 3,865 3,894 3,902 3,326 3,360 3,375 3,403 3,216
Sewer Utility
Number of sewer connections 49,661 49,679 49,779 49,835 49,917 49,924 50,019 50,119 50,195 50,310
Miles of sanitary sewer lines 652 652 653 653 654 655 655 656 656 677
Storm Water Utility:
Miles of storm water lines 336 340 341 342 343 345 348 351 351 356
Public Libraries 6 5 5 6 8 8 8 8 8 8
(1) City owns 5 but they are operated by Salt Lake County
(2) Beginning in FY17, the City no longer counts medians, greenways, off ramps or open space locations in the parks inventory.
Source: Internal department records
Miscellaneous Statistics - Most current information available
Date of Incorporation January 5, 1851
Form of government (adopted January 7, 1980)Council/Mayor
Area (square miles)111
Election data: (Presidential Election)
Registered (active voters), November 2016 106,504
Number of votes cast in 2016 local election 95,947
Percentage of registered voters voting 90.09%
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Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing
Standards ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance and Report on Internal Control over Compliance as Required by
the State Compliance Audit Guide ............................................................................................................................. 3
Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for the Major Federal Program; Report on Internal Control Over
Compliance; and Report on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Required by the Uniform Guidance ........................................................................................................................... 5
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ............................................................................................................ 8
Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ..................................................................................... 12
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs ............................................................................................................ 13
Summary Schedule of Prior Year Findings ............................................................................................................... 17
Corrective Action Plan.............................................................................................................................................. 19
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Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on
Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in
Accordance with Government Auditing Standards
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Salt Lake City Corporation
Salt Lake City, Utah
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental activities, the
business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information of Salt Lake City Corporation, as of and for the year ended June 30,
2021, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise Salt Lake City
Corporation’s basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated December 23, 2021.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered Salt Lake City Corporation’s
internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but
not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Salt Lake City Corporation’s internal
control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of Salt Lake City Corporation’s
internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management
or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and
correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of
the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A
significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe
than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over financial reporting was for the limited purpose described in the
first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over
financial reporting that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and therefore, material
weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified. We did identify certain
deficiencies in internal control, described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs as
items 2021-001 and 2021-002 that we consider to be material weaknesses.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Salt Lake City Corporation’s financial statements
are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material
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effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was
not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests
disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards.
Salt Lake City Corporation’s Response to Findings
Salt Lake City Corporation’s responses to the findings identified in our audit are described in the
accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Salt Lake City Corporation’s responses were not
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and, accordingly, we
express no opinion on them.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance
and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal
control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this
communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
Salt Lake City, Utah
December 23, 2021
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Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance and Report on Internal Control over
Compliance as Required by the State Compliance Audit Guide
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Salt Lake City Corporation
Salt Lake City, Utah
Report on Compliance
We have audited Salt Lake City Corporation’s compliance with the applicable state compliance requirements
described in the State Compliance Audit Guide, issued by the Office of the State Auditor, for the year ended
June 30, 2021.
State compliance requirements were tested for the year ended June 30, 2021 in the following areas:
Budgetary Compliance
Fund Balance
Justice Court
Restricted Taxes and Other Related Restricted Revenue
Fraud Risk Assessment
Governmental Fees
Cash Management
Enterprise Fund Transfers, Reimbursements, Loans, and Services
Tax Levy Revenue Recognition
Management’s Responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with the state requirements referred to above.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Salt Lake City Corporation’s compliance based on our audit of
the compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial
audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States;
and the State Compliance Audit Guide. Those standards and the State Compliance Audit Guide require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the
compliance requirements referred to above that could have a material effect on Salt Lake City Corporation
occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about Salt Lake City Corporation’s
compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in
the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance with each state
compliance requirement referred to above. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of Salt
Lake City Corporation’s compliance.
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Opinion on Compliance
In our opinion, Salt Lake City Corporation complied, in all material respects, with the state compliance
requirements referred to above for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Report on Internal Control over Compliance
Management of Salt Lake City Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal
control over compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing
our audit of compliance, we considered Salt Lake City Corporation’s internal control over compliance with
the compliance requirements referred to above to determine the auditing procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on compliance with those state compliance
requirements and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the State
Compliance Audit Guide, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal
control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of Salt Lake City
Corporation’s internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over
compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned
functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a state compliance requirement on a
timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material
noncompliance with a state compliance requirement will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a
timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a state compliance requirement that is less severe
than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by
those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first
paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over
compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any
deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However,
material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing
of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the State
Compliance Audit Guide. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
Salt Lake City, Utah
December 23, 2021
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Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program;
Report on Internal Control Over Compliance; and Report on the Schedule of Expenditures
of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Salt Lake City Corporation
Salt Lake City, Utah
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
We have audited Salt Lake City Corporation’s compliance with the types of compliance requirements
described in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on each of Salt
Lake City Corporation’s major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2021. Salt Lake City
Corporation’s major federal programs are identified in the summary of auditor’s results section of the
accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Management’s Responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions
of its federal awards applicable to its federal programs.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for each of Salt Lake City Corporation’s major
federal programs based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We
conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of
Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the compliance
requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal program
occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about Salt Lake City Corporation’s
compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in
the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance for each major federal
program. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of Salt Lake City Corporation’s
compliance.
Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
In our opinion, Salt Lake City Corporation complied, in all material respects, with the compliance
requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal
programs for the year ended June 30, 2021.
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Report on Internal Control over Compliance
Management of Salt Lake City Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal
control over compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing our
audit of compliance, we considered Salt Lake City Corporation’s internal control over compliance with the types
of requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal program to determine the
auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on
compliance for each major federal program and to test and report on internal control over compliance in
accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Salt
Lake City Corporation’s internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance
does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to
prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a
timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material
noncompliance with a compliance requirement will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely
basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,
in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less
severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention
by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first
paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and therefore, material weaknesses and significant deficiencies
may exist that have not been identified. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance
that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been
identified.
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of
internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform
Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the
aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund
information of Salt Lake City Corporation as of and for the year ended June 30, 2021, and the related notes to
the financial statements, which collectively comprise Salt Lake City Corporation’s basic financial statements. We
issued our report thereon dated December 23, 2021, which contained unmodified opinions on those financial
statements. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the basic financial statements. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal
awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by the Uniform Guidance and is not a
required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was
derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic
financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the
basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such
information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial
statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with
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auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the schedule of
expenditures of federal awards is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements
as a whole.
Salt Lake City, Utah
December 23, 2021
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 8
Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Federal Financial Pass-through
Assistance Entity Amounts Passed-
Listing/Federal Identifying Through to
CFDA Number Number Expenditures Subrecipients
Department of Agriculture
Passed through Rural Development, Farm Service Agency
Rural Business Development Grant 10.351 None Provided 14,531$ -$
Passed through Utah State Office of Education
Child and Adult Care Food Program 10.558 203UT508N1050 636 -
Child and Adult Care Food Program 10.558 N/A 7,404 -
Total Child and Adult Care Food Program 8,040
Total Department of Agriculture 22,571 -
Department of Housing and Urban Development
CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster
Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants 14.218 N/A 3,559,624 637,784
COVID-19 Community Development Block Grants/
Entitlement Grants 14.218 N/A 285,775 -
Total CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster 3,845,399 637,784
Emergency Solutions Grant Program 14.231 N/A 285,841 192,484
COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant Program 14.231 N/A 886,895 -
Total Emergency Solutions Grant Program 1,172,736 192,484
HOME Investments Partnership Program 14.239 N/A 506,160 123,750
Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS 14.241 N/A 670,627 100,720
COVID-19 Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS 14.241 N/A 2,623 -
Total Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS 673,250 100,720
Total Department of Housing and Urban Development 6,197,545 1,054,738
Department of Justice
COVID-19 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
Funding Program 16.034 N/A 360,738 -
Passed through Utah State Office for Victims of Crime
Crime Victim Assistance 16.575 19VOCA051 187,685 -
Crime Victim Assistance/ Discretionary Grants 16.582 2019-V3-GX-0071 74,931 -
Passed through Young Women's Christian Association of Utah
OVW Improving Criminal Justice Responses to
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
and Stalking Grant Program 16.590 2017-WE-AX-0041 16,235 -
Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants 16.710 N/A 15,240 -
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program 16.738 N/A 272,338 74,899
Passed through Utah Department of Public Safety Bureau of
Forensic Services
Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Progra 16.742 N/A 1,250 -
Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Progra 16.742 N/A 12,280 -
Total Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement
Grant Program 13,530 -
Equitable Sharing Program 16.922 N/A 2,220 -
Total Department of Justice 942,917 74,899
Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 9
Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Federal Financial Pass-through
Assistance Entity Amounts Passed-
Listing/Federal Identifying Through to
CFDA Number Number Expenditures Subrecipients
Department of Transportation
Airport Improvement Program 20.106 N/A 26,077,864$ -$
COVID-19 Airport Improvement Program 20.106 N/A 68,853,072 -
Total Airport Improvement Program 94,930,936 -
Highway Safety Cluster
Passed through Utah Department of Public Safety Office
State and Community Highway Safety 20.600 HS-2020-SLCPD-00050 3,741 -
State and Community Highway Safety 20.600 HS-2020-SLCPD-00051 4,825 -
Total Highway Safety Cluster 8,566 -
Total Department of Transportation 94,939,502 -
Department of Treasury
COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019 N/A 10,015 -
Passed through Salt Lake County
COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019 0000002526 11,711,251 -
Total Coronavirus Relief Fund 11,721,266 -
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance 21.023 ERA-2101112470 3,914,817 -
Passed through Salt Lake County
COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 21.027 0000002526 1,193,000 -
Total Department of Treasury 16,829,083 -
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
Grants to States 45.310 N/A 14,558 -
Poets House Inc.45.312 N/A 299,048 -
Teen Intern 45.313 N/A 3,500 -
Total National Endowment for the Arts and the Humanities 317,106 -
Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 10
Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Federal Financial Pass-through
Assistance Entity Amounts Passed-
Listing/Federal Identifying Through to
CFDA Number Number Expenditures Subrecipients
Department of Health and Human Services
TANF Cluster
Passed through from Utah Department of Workforce Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 20DWS0102 38,850$ -$
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 20DWS0098 48,890 -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 20DWS0097 49,604 -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 20DWS0093 47,916 -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 21DWS0006 95,397 -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 21DWS0020 92,350 -
Total TANF Cluster 373,007 -
CCDF Cluster
Passed through from Utah Department of Workforce Services
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 20DWS0038 250,000 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 20DWS0757 16,060 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 20DWS0753 15,584 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 20DWS0754 19,233 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 20DWS0755 21,602 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 20DWS0756 19,934 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 21DWS0083 62,456 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 21DWS0084 119,769 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 21DWS0086 51,785 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 21DWS0085 68,949 -
Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.575 21DWS0087 80,363 -
Total CCDF Cluster 725,735 -
Community Wellness Liasions 93.879 N/A 26,762 -
Total Department of Health and Human Services 1,125,504 -
Executive Office of the President
High Intensity Drug Trafficing Areas Program 95.001 N/A 615,815 -
Total Executive Office of the President 615,815 -
Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 11
Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Federal Financial Pass-through
Assistance Entity Amounts Passed-
Listing/Federal Identifying Through to
CFDA Number Number Expenditures Subrecipients
Department of Homeland Security
Passed through Utah Department of Public Safety
Pre-Disaster Mitigation 97.047 EMD-2019-PC-0006 4,248$ -$
Pre-Disaster Mitigation 97.047 EMD-2018-PC-0003 151,865 -
Total Pre-Disaster Mitigation 156,113
Passed through Utah Department of Public Safety
Homeland Security Grant Program 97.067 DEM-2017-SHSP-002 59,305 -
Homeland Security Grant Program 97.067 DEM-2017-UASI-001 62,067 -
Total Homeland Security Grant Program 121,372
National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program 97.072 N/A 378,749 -
Law Enforcement Personnel Reimbursement Agreement 97.090 N/A 332,700 -
Total Department of Homeland Security 988,934 -
Total Federal Financial Assistance 121,978,977$ 1,129,637$
Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
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Salt Lake City Corporation
Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity
of Salt Lake City Corporation under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2021. The
information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part
200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform
Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Salt Lake City
Corporation, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or fund
balance, or cash flows of Salt Lake City Corporation.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting, except for
subrecipient expenditures, which are recorded on the cash basis. Such expenditures are recognized following
the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable
or are limited as to reimbursement.
Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate
Salt Lake City Corporation has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
Note 4 – Loan Programs
Expenditures reported under the HOME Investments Partnership Program in the schedule consist of advances
made on the loans during the year. The amount advanced during the year ended June 30, 2021, was $734,059.
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Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Section I – Summary of Auditor’s Results
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Type of auditor's report issued Unmodified
Internal control over financial reporting:
Material weaknesses identified YesSignificant deficiencies identified not considered
to be material weaknesses No
Noncompliance material to financial statements noted?No
FEDERAL AWARDS
Internal control over major program:
Material weaknesses identified NoSignificant deficiencies identified not
considered to be material weaknesses None reported
Type of auditor's report issued on compliance
for major programs:Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported in
accordance with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.516 No
Identification of major programs:
Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number
CDBG-Entitlement Grants Cluster 14.218Airport Improvement Program 20.106Coronavirus Relief Fund 21.019Emergency Rental Assistance 21.023
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between type A
and type B programs $3,000,000
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee?No
Name of Federal Program
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Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Section II – Financial Statement Findings
2021-001 Account Reconciliation
Material Weakness in Internal Control
Criteria: Salt Lake City Corporation and its management are responsible for the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, whether due to fraud or
error.
Condition: During the audit we identified multiple audit adjustment that in aggregate represent
a material adjustment to the financial statements. Audit adjustments were proposed that
impacted accounts receivable, property tax receivable, notes receivable, prepaids, investments,
compensated absences, unearned revenue, and revenue.
Cause: Multiple schedules supporting financial statement balances contained errors leading to
inaccurate financial reporting. These issues were not reconciled or reviewed by an appropriate
individual prior to the initial financial close or during the financial statement preparation
process.
Effect: If the audit adjustments had not been made, the financial statements could have
material misstatements.
Recommendation: We recommend that management review the process and timing of
reconciliation of year end items, as well as continuing to provide training to those performing
those reconciliations. We also recommend that management review the persons who should be
considered qualified to review all journal entries and year end reconciliations.
Views of Responsible Officials: Management has reviewed the errors with the responsible
employees. Some of these errors occurred due to a lack of review by those responsible, some
from understaffing and the effects of COVID, and some from a failure of employees to complete
assigned tasks. Management is developing plans to ensure each failure is fixed and processes
identified to ensure adjustments and reconciliations are complete and accurate. These plans
include review by division leaders and secondary review by the accounting reporting team.
Those employees who failed in their financial responsibilities are under disciplinary review.
Their performance will be monitored to ensure they are able to perform their tasks. If those
tasks cannot be accomplished, the tasks will be reassigned.
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Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2021
2021-002 Housing Audit Adjustments
Material Weakness in Internal Control
Criteria: Salt Lake City Corporation and its management are responsible for the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, whether due to fraud or
error.
Condition: During the audit we identified a housing loan that was recorded as an expenditure
instead of recording the corresponding receivable.
Cause: The error was result of numerous items including change in systems, communication
between departments, appropriate tracking of loans and reconciliation of amounts to the
general ledger.
Effect: If the audit adjustment had not been made, the financial statements could have a
significant misstatement.
Recommendation: We recommend that management review the process for recording, tracking
and reconciling housing loans and implement appropriate procedures to assure each loan is
adequately identified and recorded.
Views of Responsible Officials: Typically, the Accounting Division completes a monthly
reconciliation between the Housing’s division new loans and payments from the loan system to
the financial system. During fiscal year 2021 the Housing department purchased a new loan
system. There were multiple problems transitioning from the old loan system to the new loan
system making it impossible to perform the monthly reconciliation. The new loan system was
just barely serviceable when accounting tried to reconcile many months’ worth of data for the
audit. The first file received from the new loan system was flawed and due to the deadlines of
the audit was presented to the auditor for review. Another file was then generated from the
new loan system and included a missing new loan. This correction was then presented to the
auditors thereby creating a finding. Now that the loan system is up and running, both systems
are again being reconciled monthly. This should prevent this error from happening.
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Salt Lake City Corporation
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2021
Section III – Compliance Findings
None
Section IV – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs
None
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DEPARTMENT of FINANCE
ERIN MENDENHALL MARY BETH THOMPSON
Mayor Chief Financial Officer
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings and Corrective Action Plan
December 23, 2021
Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
Financial Statement Findings
Finding 2020-001
Initial Fiscal Year Finding Occurred: 2020
Finding Summary: In the Statement of Net position of RDA as of June 30, 2019, net position restricted for
construction and loan commitments was overstated by $14,635,907 and unrestricted net position was understated
by the same amount. Additionally, restricted cash and cash equivalents was overstated by $14,635,908 and
unrestricted cash and cash equivalents was understated by the same amount. There was no change to total net
position.
Status: This finding was corrected during fiscal year 2020 and did not occur in fiscal year 2021.
Finding 2020-002
Initial Fiscal Year Finding Occurred: 2020
Finding Summary: During the audit an audit adjustment that in aggregate represented a significant adjustment to
the financial statements. Audit adjustments were proposed that impacted cash, deferred inflows and revenue.
Status: This finding was corrected during fiscal year 2020 and did not occur in fiscal year 2021. Management
believes the errors would have been corrected during the final reconciliations. However, due to staff resources
and time constraints, account reconciliations and audit review occur simultaneously. Although the goal is to have
everything reconciled, sometimes auditors will review work that has not yet been reconciled resulting in a similar
comment.
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Financial Statements Findings (continued)
Finding 2020-003
Initial Fiscal Year Finding Occurred: 2020
Finding Summary: An immaterial amount of B and C Road Funds were used for purposes not allowed under their
restrictions.
Status: Public services inadvertently included an administrative cost center in the Class C sample. The audit
sample selected an administrative expenditure that was never expected to be paid with Class C Funding. The
legitimate Class C expenditures exceeded what was required to be spent on Class C funding. No changes were
needed, and the cost center was not included in fiscal year 2020 sample.
Finding 2020-004
Initial Fiscal Year Finding Occurred: 2020
Finding Summary: The office of the Utah State Auditor requires a Fraud Risk Assessment be completed
annually. The Fraud Risk Assessment was not completed as required.
Status: Management was unaware of this new requirement but was able to complete the form for fiscal year 2020
although it was too late to present to the City Council. The form for fiscal year 2021 was completed and was
presented to Council but for some reason was not included in the minutes. We have requested a formal agenda
item from Council staff to ensure verifiable compliance in the future.
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Corrective Action Plan
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS
Finding 2021-001
Finding Summary: During the audit the auditors’ identified multiple audit adjustments that
represented a material adjustment to the financial statements. Audit adjustments
were proposed that impacted accounts receivable, notes receivable, prepaids,
investments, compensated absences, unearned revenue and revenue.
Responsible Individuals: Finance department and division directors
Corrective Action Plan: Management has reviewed the errors with the responsible employees. Some of
these errors occurred due to a lack of review by those responsible, some from
understaffing and the effects of COVID, and some from a failure of employees to
complete assigned tasks. Management is developing plans to ensure each failure
is fixed and processes identified to ensure adjustments and reconciliations are
complete and accurate. These plans include review by division leaders and
secondary review by the accounting reporting team. Those employees who failed
in their financial responsibilities are under disciplinary review. Their
performance will be monitored to ensure they are able to perform their tasks. If
those tasks cannot be accomplished, the tasks will be reassigned.
Anticipated Completion Date: Most have been completed but one is ongoing.
Finding 2021-002
Finding Summary: The audit identified a housing loan that was recorded as an expenditure instead of
recording the corresponding receivable.
Responsible Individuals: Comptroller and treasury staff
Corrective Action Plan: Typically, the Accounting Division completes a monthly reconciliation between
the Housing’s division new loans and payments from the loan system to the
financial system. During fiscal year 2021 the Housing department purchased a
new loan system. There were multiple problems transitioning from the old loan
system to the new loan system making it impossible to perform the monthly
reconciliation. The new loan system was just barely serviceable when
accounting tried to reconcile many months’ worth of data for the audit. The first
file received from the new loan system was flawed and due to the deadlines of
the audit was presented to the auditor for review. Another file was then
generated from the new loan system and included a missing new loan. This
correction was then presented to the auditors thereby creating a finding. Now
that the loan system is up and running, both systems are again being reconciled
monthly. This should prevent this error from happening.
Anticipated Completion Date: Completed
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FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS
No federal award findings
MARY BETH THOMPSON
Finance Director
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
POLICY AND BUDGET DIVISION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 238
PO BOX 145467, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5455 TEL 801-535-6394
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
______________________________ Date Received: ___________
Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: ___________
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TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: January 4, 2022
Dan Dugan
FROM: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Fraud Risk Assessment as required by the State
SPONSOR: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Beth Thompson, Teresa Beckstrand
DOCUMENT TYPE: Fraud Risk Assessment
RECOMMENDATION: Review this assessment as part of the City’s financial audit
presentation.
BUDGET IMPACT: NA
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of the State Compliance portion of the yearly
financial audit, the State Auditors’ Office requires that the City complete, sign and present to the
Council the Fraud Risk Assessment document. This document is included with the transmittal to
be presented in conjunction with the City Financial audit presentation.”
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January 3, 2022
Memo to City Council Staff – Legal Considerations Regarding Redistricting
Redistricting of city council and school board district boundaries is governed by
the United States Constitution, federal statutes, Utah statutes, and Salt Lake City
Code provisions.
Even though the City Council will not be redistricting the Salt Lake City School
District board this year, we have left in the discussion about school board
redistricting for future use.
U.S. Constitution
Equal Protection of the Laws
The “one person, one vote” rule is based on the Equal Protection Clause of the
Fourteenth Amendment and applies to the City Council and school board districts.
It requires substantial equality of population among the districts. Reynolds v.
Sims, 377 U.S. 533 (1964)
Sometimes there is a push for districts based on number of registered voters,
actual voters, persons of voting age, or citizens of voting age. However,
most courts have ruled that “population” means “total population.” A
reason for that is that basing district size on number of voters fails to protect
the interests of the many people who reside in a place but don’t vote.
Fifteenth Amendment
The Fifteenth Amendment provides that “the right of citizens of the United States
to vote shall not be denied or abridged . . . on account of race, color, or previous
condition of servitude.”
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Federal Statutes
Discrimination in voting against racial or language minorities is prohibited by the
Voting Rights Act of 1965, Section 2 (52 U.S.C.A. § 10301).
If race is a motive in the redistricting, the courts will probably subject a
plan to strict scrutiny, which is very hard to survive.
Utah Statutes
City Council
Each City Council district must be of substantially equal population as the other
districts. Utah Code § 10-3-205.5(2)(b)(i). In the redistricting process the Council
must make any adjustments in the boundaries of the districts as may be required to
maintain districts of substantially equal population. The Council must do that
within six months after the Legislature completes its redistricting process. Utah
Code § 10-3-205.5(2)(b)(ii).
Utah Constitution Art. IX § 1 says: “No later than the annual general session
next following the Legislature’s receipt of the results of an enumeration
made by the authority of the United States, the Legislature shall divide the
state into congressional, legislative, and other districts accordingly.
School Board
School board districts must be:
(1) substantially equal in population,
(2) as contiguous as practicable, and
(3) as compact as practicable. UCA § 20A-14-201(1)(b).
Contiguous
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“Contiguous” means that no portion of a district is not connected to another portion
of the district.
Utah Code § 10-1-104(2) defines “contiguous” to mean:
(a) if used to describe an area, continuous, uninterrupted, and without an island of
territory not included as part of the area; and
(b) if used to describe an area's relationship to another area, sharing a common
boundary.
A court probably would consider that statutory definition to be valid.
Compact
According to Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary (1981), “compact” means
“having parts or units closely packed or joined.”
Courts in some states define “compact” in terms of physical shape or size, such as
having a small perimeter in relation to the area composed, and avoiding bizarre
designs, or even in terms of a circle containing the least land area outside the
district. 114 ALR 5th 311 § 3[a].
Courts in other states define compactness as referring to closely-united territory,
which is conducive to constituent-representative communication. Id. at 3[b].
The following ideas were in a redistricting case in Colorado.
The compactness requirement specifies that the boundaries of each district shall be
as short as possible. One of the most accurate ways to measure compactness is to
determine the smallest circle into which the district can be circumscribed and to
compare the ratio of the area of the district inside the circle to the area of the circle
itself. The closer these figures come to a 1 to 1 ratio, the more compact the district
will be.
Although there is no federal constitutional standard requiring compact districts,
more than half of the states include compactness as a constitutional or statutory
criteria for state legislative districting.
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A second method of measuring compactness is to compare the aggregate linear
distance of the boundaries of each district.
In a practical sense, the compactness of a district will be directly affected by the
density and distribution of a state's population. Since population requirements have
priority, compactness must often be sacrificed in order to achieve an acceptable
range of population deviation. See Carstens v. Lamm, 543 F. Supp. 68, 87 (D.
Colo. 1982)
Salt Lake City Code
The City Council districts must be of substantially equal population. The districts
must be reapportioned after each federal census to maintain substantially equal
populations. City Code § 2.06.010.
The City Council could amend this, but it could not do so in a way that was
inconsistent with state statutes or that violated constitutional requirements.
Constitutional Requirements and Guiding Principles
The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment requires election
districts or voting units for local governmental offices to be as equal in
population as possible. This requirement is known as the "one person, one
vote" rule and applies to all political subdivisions, including cities, counties,
towns, and villages. . . .
Whether a particular manner of apportionment runs afoul of the federal
Constitution, is . . . determined on a case-by-case basis. Since the one
person, one vote rule applies whenever the governing body to which a
challenged districting plan pertains exercises general governmental powers
over the entire geographical area that the governing body serves, one
consideration in determining the question of population equality is to
examine the geographic area to which the election or voting district pertains,
as well as the nature of the office or position involved. . . .
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On the municipal or city level, whether districts for the election of
councilmen . . . have been based on population equality has depended on the
circumstances presented. . . .
The federal courts currently measure "population equality" according to the
total population in each district, but that method is not required. Thus, while
population equality could be determined on the basis of voting-age
population, a violation of equal protection does not occur because a
legislative body chooses not to use that method, or chooses not to base
equality on the number of registered voters in each district. . . .
The Equal Protection Clause . . . requires that, where districts exist, their
populations be equal so as to give equal weight to each vote cast.
That begs the question: "How equal is equal?" In other words, to what
degree may districts deviate from the population equality standard yet satisfy
the Equal Protection Clause? There is no fixed percentage that separates the
de minimis from the unconstitutional. A useful guideline is that a districting
plan with a maximum deviation from population equality (the sum of the
percentages by which the most overrepresented district and the most
underrepresented district, respectively, deviate from the equality ideal) of
less than 10% is likely to pass constitutional muster as a de minimis
departure from the one person, one vote rule. Nevertheless, there is no
guarantee that any figure, even the reasonably reliable 10%, will ensure
constitutionality; courts can require justifications even for deviations of less
than 10%, and can reject plans based on those deviations.
The plaintiff bears the burden of proving that the deviation from population
equality is substantial. Once the plaintiff meets that burden, the defendant
must show either that the deviation is unavoidable, or that it is justified by an
effort to effectuate a rational state policy. Courts will tolerate slightly larger
deviations for local districting plans than for state or congressional plans
because: (1) municipalities need flexibility to meet changing needs; (2) it is
desirable to preserve the integrity of political subdivisions; and (3) local
districts often have small populations and relatively few officeholders. . . .
The decennial census is the established basis for redrawing district
boundaries in order to account for growth and shifts in population. The
Equal Protection Clause does not require that states or political subdivisions
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redistrict more frequently than once every 10 years, even when population
changes are evident. . . .”
143 A.L.R. Fed. 631 §§ 2[a][b] (1998)
[“[T]he “one person, one vote” rule requires substantial equality of population in
districts. Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533, 579 (1964); Board of Estimate of City of
New York v. Morris, 489 U.S. 688, 692-93 (1989).
However, while the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to make an honest and
good faith effort to construct legislative districts as nearly of equal population as is
practicable, but it doesn’t demand mathematical perfection. The Constitution
permits deviation when it is justified by legitimate considerations incident to the
effectuation of a rational state policy, such as compactness, continuity, maintaining
the integrity of political subdivisions, or competitive balance among political
parties. Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, 578 U.S. 253,
258 (2016)
“The supreme court has developed a measure called the "maximum
population deviation" to measure disparities in population per legislator in
state legislative apportionment cases. The maximum population deviation is
calculated by the following steps:
First, the apportionment base, usually the state’s population, is divided
by the number of legislators in the legislative house under
consideration, to arrive at the norm if absolute population equality
were achieved.
Second, if a district has more persons than the ideal district, the ideal
district population is subtracted from the actual district population; the
resulting number is then divided by the ideal district population to get
the percentage of under-representation.
Third, if a district has fewer persons than the ideal district, its
population is subtracted from the population of the ideal district; the
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resulting number is then divided by the ideal district population to get
the percentage of over-representation.
Finally, when the percentages of under-representation or over-
representation have been calculated for all districts (or all legislators
in multimember districts), the district that is most over-represented is
identified and the district that is most under-represented is identified;
these two percentages are then added together to obtain the maximum
population deviation.”
25 Am Jur 2d Elections § 25 (2021).
For example, suppose that a city’s population is 100,000 and it has seven city
council districts. 100,000 divided by seven is 14,286. That is the “ideal district”
population, in that each district would have exactly equal population. Suppose
further that one district is reapportioned to have only 14,000 people, and another is
reapportioned to have 15,000 people. The first district’s deviation from the ideal is
-286, which is a 2.0 percent deviation. The second district’s deviation is 714,
which is a 5.0 percent deviation. The 2.0 percent and 5.0 percent deviations are
added together to get a maximum population deviation, which in this case is 7.0
percent.
Though the description above refers to state legislative districts, the principles
apply to local government districts.
A rule of thumb is that if a maximum population deviation is under ten percent,
the redistricting will be presumed to be valid. On the other hand, if the maximum
population deviation exceeds ten percent, the governmental entity must bear the
burden of establishing that the deviation is not discriminatory.
There are many sources that attempt to describe guiding principles or factors that
may or may not be taken into account in redistricting. One source is the Utah
Independent Redistricting Commission. In 2021 the Commission adopted the
following “Threshold Criteria and Redistricting Standards”:
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Contiguous
No part of a district can be entirely separated from the remainder of the
district.
Reasonably Compact
To the extent practicable, the Commission will submit maps with
districts that are reasonably compact. Districts shall avoid odd shapes or
contortions that cannot be explained by other legitimate redistricting
criteria.
Communities of Interest
The Commission shall, to the extent practicable, preserve communities
of interest. A “community of interest” is defined as a group of people in
a contiguous geographic area that share common policy interests,
whether cultural, religious, social, economic, or others that do not
necessarily coincide with the boundaries of a political subdivision. A
community of interest cannot be based on a relationship with a political
party, incumbent, or political candidate.
Geographic Boundaries
The Commission shall, to the extent practicable, follow natural,
geographic, or man-made features, boundaries, or barriers when drawing
district boundaries. A “geographic boundary” means natural barriers,
such as mountain ranges, significant rivers or large lakes, and other
bodies of water. A “man-made” feature refers to prominent aspects of the
built or human-designed environment, including streets and freeways.
Cores of Prior Districts
The Commission shall, to the extent practicable, preserve cores of prior
districts. In doing so, the Commission will consider district lines as
previously drawn. If possible, the Commission will utilize empirical
methods of measuring congruence in prior and proposed district
boundaries.
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Municipalities and Counties
The Commission will, to the extent practicable, submit maps which
minimize the division of municipalities and counties across multiple
districts. The term “municipality” is defined in Utah Code § 10-1-
104(5). The Commission will, to the extent practicable, rely on
quantitative measurements of division.
Boundary Agreement
The Commission will, to the extent practicable, seek boundary
agreement among the map types submitted. Specifically, the Commission
will consider the alignment among the boundaries of the districts for the
Utah House of Representatives, the Utah State Senate, the Utah State
School Board, and the United States Congress.
Purposeful or Undue Favoring
The Commission will, to the extent practicable, prohibit the purposeful
or undue favoring or disfavoring of an incumbent elected official, a
candidate or prospective candidate for elected office, or a political party.
In so doing, the Commission will consider direct or indirect evidence of
intent and, where practicable, quantitative measures. The Commission
will not use residential addresses of incumbents, candidates, or
prospective candidates in creating its proposed maps.
Issues
Meaning of “Population.”
Reliance on the decennial federal census is a constitutionally permissible basis for
the apportionment of a legislative body, but it is not the required standard by which
substantial population equivalency is to be measured. The Fourteenth Amendment
allows apportionment plans to use bases other than population, but only when
population figures are unavailable and the figures employed substantially
approximate those that would have been derived from a census of the entire
population. Accordingly, registered voter figures may be used as the basis for the
apportionment of election districts, consistent with the Equal Protection Clause,
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only if the results substantially reflect results obtainable by the use of another
permissible basis, such as total population. See CJS Const. Law § 1438 (2021).
Parents of School-aged Children?
It has been suggested that the City Council consider measuring “equal population”
by the number of parents of children in the public schools, rather than the general
population. However, because that is a restriction on voting other than residence,
age, or citizenship, courts would apply strict scrutiny in analyzing the restriction.
Strict scrutiny is extremely difficult to satisfy.
The purpose of the one person, one vote rule is to guarantee that “the vote of any
citizen is approximately equal in weight to that of any other citizen.” Board of
Estimate v. Morris, 489 U.S. 688, 701 (1989). Therefore, the rule is intended to
protect voters and citizens, not just parents.
Courts have struck down attempts to use something other than general population,
such as property owners. See City of Herriman v. Bell, 590 F.3d 1176, 1186 (10 th
Cir. 2010). The court cited examples, including what it described as the “law
restricting voting in a school district election to those owning or leasing taxable
property or having children enrolled in that school district.” (Emphasis added.)
The Supreme Court, in Kramer v. Union Free School District No. 15, 395 U.S. 621
(1969), ruled that a law that restricted voting in a school district election to people
owning or leasing taxable property or having children enrolled in that school
district was an unconstitutional violation of equal protection.
More recently, the Illinois supreme court struck down a law that denied the vote in
school council elections to voters who did not, at the time of the election, have
children attending the public schools. Fumarolo v. Chicago Board of Education,
566 N.E.2d 1283, 1300 (Ill. 1990). The court applied strict scrutiny and said that
there had been no evidence that voters who do not have children attending the
public school have less interest in the candidates to be elected, or that parents with
children attending public schools have a special ability to choose school council
members. It said it was unreasonable to deny an equal voice to citizens who do
not, at the time, have children in the public schools.
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Hypothetical Situation
Suppose that a school district with a population of 70,000 contained seven
existing voting districts, each containing 10,000 people. Suppose further that
there are 35,000 school-aged children in the entire district.
Suppose that District No. 1 contains 2,000 parents of school-aged children and
District No. 2 contains 5,000 parents of school-aged children. If it were proposed
to redistrict based on number of parents with school-aged children, then District
No. 2 would be right at the ideal number. However, the number of parents with
such children in No. 1 would have to be increased to get closer to the 5,000 ideal.
That would require taking population from other voting districts in order to
obtain more such parents for District No. 1.
The result might be that District No. 2 might need only 10,000 in overall
population to contain 5,000 parents of school-aged children, whereas District
No. 1 might have to grow to 20,000 people in order to contain 5,000 such
parents. The elected representation from District No. 2 would be 10,000 to 1, but
in District No. 1 would be 20,000 to 1. Such a plan would result in the dilution of
the votes of the people in District No. 1.
The Supreme Court has interpreted the Equal Protection Clause to protect an
individual's right to equal voting participation in at least two ways: through
rejecting overly restrictive voter qualifications (“vote denial”), and through
rejecting disproportionate voting districts (“vote dilution”).
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With respect to voter apportionment, the Supreme Court has held that the Equal
Protection Clause requires state and local entities to divide electoral districts on the
basis of population, so that each person's vote is equally effective. . . . These cases
all recognize that the collective dilution of many individuals' votes can result in a
form of unconstitutional disenfranchisement, even when no one individual is
turned away at the ballot box. This principle is best recognized by the catch-
phrase “one person, one vote.” Kirk v. Carpeneti, 623 F.3d 889 (9th Cir. 2010)
(Emphasis added.)
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In summarizing Kramer, the Supreme Court later said: “The fact that the school
district was supported by a property tax did not mean that only those subject to
direct assessment felt the effects of the tax burden, and the inclusion of parents
would not exhaust the class of persons interested in the conduct of local school
affairs. Hill v. Stone, 421 US 289, 295 (1975) (emphasis added).
Therefore, the City Council, in redistricting, should not interpret “population” to
mean only parents of school-aged children.
Effect of Boundary Changes on Incumbent Officers
School Board
With respect to school boards, statutory guidance exists.
Section 20A-14-201(3)(a) provides that “[r]eapportionment does not affect the
right of any school board member to complete the term for which the member was
elected.
Section 20A-14-201(3)(b) contains the following rules regarding school board
representation following reapportionment:
1. If only one board member whose term extends beyond reapportionment
lives within a reapportioned district, that board member shall represent that
district.
2. (a) If two or more members whose terms extend beyond reapportionment
live within a reapportioned district, the members involved shall select one
member by lot to represent the district.
(b) The other members shall serve at-large for the remainder of their terms.
(c) The at-large board members shall serve in addition to the designated
number of board members for the board for the remainder of their terms.
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3. If no board member lives within a district whose term extends beyond
reapportionment, the seat shall be treated as vacant and shall filled as
provided by law.
City Council
In contrast to the school district scenario, Utah lacks a statute that expressly
addresses the effect of a redistricting boundary change on incumbent city council
members. However, some Utah Code sections indirectly provide guidance.
For example, § 10-3-201(1) says that the officers elected in a city general election
shall continue in office for four years except in case of death, resignation,
removal, or disqualification from office.
A redistricting change is none of those.
Furthermore, § 10-3-202 provides that each elected officer of a city shall hold
office for the term for which he or she is elected unless the office becomes vacant
under § 10-3-301. Section 10-3-301(5) says that a city elected officer must
maintain a principal place of residence within the district that the officer
represents.
In addition, Subsection 10-3-301(5) provides that an elected officer’s office
becomes automatically vacant if the officer, during the officer’s term of office,
establishes a principal place of residence outside the district that the officer
represents. This happens only if the officer acts affirmatively to move from the
state or precinct in the state and has the intent to remain in another state or
precinct. See § 20A-2-105(4)(j)(i).
Because a change of district boundaries does not involve the affirmative
act of a council member to move from the district, it seems unlikely that
his or her residence would change and thus there would be no automatic
vacancy.
Because no Utah statutes clearly address the issue, it is likely that the common law
would apply. Under the common law, the qualifications of candidates for office are
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determined at the time they begin their term of office. Redistricting that changes
the residence of an incumbent member does not affect that member’s current
term of office. Candidates carry their residence with them throughout the entire
term of office to which they were elected. Kendra Carberry, Redistricting: A
Municipal Perspective, Colorado Lawyer 49, February 2002.
That view is supported by Olsen v. Merrill, 5 P.2d 226 (Utah 1931). In that case a
redistricting affected members of the Provo Board of Education. Mr. Olsen and
Mr. Startup were school board members. Before the redistricting, Mr. Olsen
resided in municipal ward No. 3, and Mr. Startup resided in ward No. 2.
After a redistricting, Mr. Olsen ended up living in ward No. 2 and Mr. Startup
resided in ward No. 1. The board of education met to select two new board
members to replace Mr. Olsen and Mr. Startup, on the premise that the positions of
those men had become vacant.
The Supreme Court disagreed, and ruled that the men were entitled to continue to
act as members of the board for the remainder of their terms. The redistricting
did not render them ineligible to continue as board members .1
Therefore, an incumbent City Council member will not lose his or her office due
to redistricting. That necessarily means that, temporarily, more than one Council
Member might live in a single district, and that during that time a district might
endure with no Council Member residing within it.
Boyd Ferguson
Senior City Attorney
1 The court distinguished situations in which the elected officials served only as representatives of the municipal
wards from which they were elected. In contrast, the Provo board members did not serve in a municipal ward office.
Instead, each board member, though elected from municipal wards, participated in the management and control of
the entire school system without regard to municipal wards.
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Sam Owen, Policy Analyst
DATE: January 11, 2022
RE: Establishing the city’s designated water service area by ordinance and attached map
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
Constitutional amendment D was passed by the voters during the general election of 2020. The amendment was
made to apply to the section of Utah’s constitution that deals with water rights and service. The Council now has
the opportunity to consider a water service area map for the city, that comes from changes made in this
amendment.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The amendment codifies the long-standing practice of municipal water service across city boundaries. Some
communities in the valley receive water from suppliers located outside their boundaries. Salt Lake City is a water
service provider that serves water to cities outside its city limits.
The amendment would be implemented in part through a bill that took effect automatically on the voters' 2020
approval. This new state law requires municipalities to adopt maps showing the area where the city serves water,
if it does. Another aim of the amendment was to enable water service entities to clarify and confirm water service
area boundaries for transparency and reliability.
The water service area reflected in the proposed amendment to city code is the water service
area where the city has historically delivered water to users.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Customers of SLC water outside SLC boundaries pay a higher rate for water by about one-third.
- The city's regular rate setting process involves outside financial advisors and the City Council's review
and decision. One such rate setting review and engagement process is gearing up (as it does on cycles of
about five years).
- This higher rate is determined through that process to be the amount that corresponds to the relative
risk to SLC water users of liability in the event of regulatory or other major issue with the utility.
Item Schedule:
Briefing: January 11, 2022
Public Hearing:
Potential Action:
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- The higher county water rate also factors in SLC property owners' historical investment in the city's
water infrastructure, as well as the ongoing property tax assessment paid to the Metropolitan water
district by SLC property owners.
Attachments
1. Administration’s transmittal (including proposed map)
APPENDIX
“Under very limited circumstances, the City also allows others to use its untreated water resources outside of
[the city’s] water service area in the canyons east of the [valley]… Examples include… [some individual mountain
cabins, ski areas, the Town of Alta]… Customers [in this context] have contractual access to a limited amount of
the City’s untreated water and have complete responsibility to build all infrastructure and assure the water is
safe to drink…
These areas are not included within the City’s proposed Designated Water Service Area ordinance and map.”
Salt Lake City Water
Resources and
Watershed Policies
Salt Lake City Council Work
Session
January 11, 2022
Salt Lake City’s Water Resources
Sources of
Drinking Water
•Streams
•Little Cottonwood Creek
•Big Cottonwood Creek
•City Creek
•Parleys Creek
•Reservoirs
•Deer Creek
•Jordanelle
•Mountain Dell/Little Dell
•Groundwater
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Foundation and History of
Salt Lake City’s Water
Supply
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•July 1847: First diversion of City Creek
•By 1860: All mountain streams appropriated for agriculture
•1865-1930’s: Utah Lake exchanges for Wasatch mountain
streams; water storage projects in Wasatch watersheds
•1928 –1929: First long-range water planning effort
•1935: Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy
formed to provide a long term water supply to Salt Lake City
•1930’s-’40’s: Major storage projects/water imports (Deer
Creek, Provo River Project, Duchesne Tunnel) per 1929
planning effort. Also development of groundwater resources.
•1950’s: Water treatment facilities constructed for Wasatch
Front streams
Water Right Exchange
Contracts
•In the mid-1800’s the growing population of the City and County needed reliable water sources.
•At the same time, farmers who had appropriated Wasatch streams needed a firm and reliable supply of water to mature crops.
•City constructed the Jordan and Salt Lake Canal in 1882 to convey Utah Lake water rights to meet exchange agreements.
•First exchange was in 1888 between the City and Parleys Water Users Association –City provided Utah Lake water for irrigation through the JSL Canal, in exchange for water rights to Parleys Creek.
•Other exchanges followed through the 1930’s for Mill Creek, Big Cottonwood Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek.
•About 50 exchanges in place today.
Utah Lake Jordan River State Water Right
Adjudication
Watershed Protection and Jurisdiction
Salt Lake City’s Protected
Watersheds
•City Creek Canyon
•Parleys Canyon
•Big Cottonwood Canyon
•Little Cottonwood Canyon
Watershed Statistics
10
190 square miles in area; elevations from 5,000
to 11,500 feet
Within minutes to urban core; less than 24
hours to a tap
50%-60% of water supply
Multiple government jurisdictions
Recreation visitation greater than Yellowstone
National Park ~5 million people/year
Historical Watershed Context –
Typhoid, Runoff Flu, and Rehabilitation
Regulatory and Policy
Context for Watershed
Protection
Federal and State Safe
Drinking Water Statutes
and Rules
Salt Lake City Watershed
Ordinance (17.04 and
17.08) and Salt Lake City
Watershed Management
Plan
Salt Lake County Health
Department Regulations
and Land Use/Zoning
US Forest Service 2003
Wasatch-Cache Forest
Plan and federal laws
State Law (10-8-15 –
Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction)
Managing our Watersheds Key Strategies
•Land Conservation and
Stewardship
•Partnerships
•Public Education
•Regulation
•Purchase of Irrigation
Shares
•Monitoring
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Interrelated Resource
Plans and Studies Inform
Management and Policy
•Watershed Management Plan (currently being
updated)
•Water Supply and Demand Plan (updated 2019)
•Water Conservation Plan (updated 2020)
•Water Shortage Contingency Plan (currently being
updated)
•Water Rate Studies (updated 2018, proposed for FY
23)
•Climate Vulnerability Assessment
•Community Financial Capability Study (in process)
•Water Loss Audit (in process)
•Integrated Watershed Plan (in process)
Water
Legislation in
2022 Session
We expect to see quite a few water-related bills related to
water conservation, Great Salt Lake, and regulatory needs.
Here is the list so far:
•HB 21 –School/childcare water testing requirements for
lead
•HB 33 –Instream Water Flow Amendments
•HB 37 –State Water Policy Amendments
•HB 64 –Drinking Water Amendments (per ERU charge)
•SB 31 –Water Rights Proofs
•Also watching for legislation impacting watersheds.
Salt Lake City
Designated Water
Service Area
Ordinance
Salt Lake City Council
Work Session
1-11-22
Salt Lake City’s
Water Service Area
•SLC’s water service area developed over the last
century through unincorporated Salt Lake County
•Annexations to Salt Lake City considered where
water was served but not carried out historically
•Several cities incorporated on top of the system
over time
•Does not include the canyon areas
•We currently serve portions of Millcreek, Holladay,
Cottonwood Heights, Murray, Midvale, and South
Salt Lake as well as all incorporated Salt Lake City
•Public Utilities Advisory Board comprised of three
residents of service area outside of City
boundaries and six within Salt Lake City
boundaries.
State Legislation Driving Creation of
Designated Water Service Area
•HJR 3 (2020) resolves
ambiguity regarding municipal
authority to provide water
outside city boundaries
•HB 31 (2019) requires cities to
create a map showing its
designated water service area
upon passage of constitutional
amendment
Thank you
Laura Briefer, Director
Salt Lake City Department of Public
Utilities
Laura.briefer@slcgov.com
801.483.6741
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Sam Owen, Policy Analyst
DATE: January 11, 2022
RE: Establishing the city’s designated water service area by ordinance and attached map
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
Constitutional amendment D was passed by the voters during the general election of 2020. The amendment was
made to apply to the section of Utah’s constitution that deals with water rights and service. The Council now has
the opportunity to consider a water service area map for the city, that comes from changes made in this
amendment.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The amendment codifies the long-standing practice of municipal water service across city boundaries. Some
communities in the valley receive water from suppliers located outside their boundaries. Salt Lake City is a water
service provider that serves water to cities outside its city limits.
The amendment would be implemented in part through a bill that took effect automatically on the voters' 2020
approval. This new state law requires municipalities to adopt maps showing the area where the city serves water,
if it does. Another aim of the amendment was to enable water service entities to clarify and confirm water service
area boundaries for transparency and reliability.
The water service area reflected in the proposed amendment to city code is the water service
area where the city has historically delivered water to users.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Customers of SLC water outside SLC boundaries pay a higher rate for water by about one-third.
- The city's regular rate setting process involves outside financial advisors and the City Council's review
and decision. One such rate setting review and engagement process is gearing up (as it does on cycles of
about five years).
- This higher rate is determined through that process to be the amount that corresponds to the relative
risk to SLC water users of liability in the event of regulatory or other major issue with the utility.
Item Schedule:
Briefing: January 11, 2022
Public Hearing:
Potential Action:
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- The higher county water rate also factors in SLC property owners' historical investment in the city's
water infrastructure, as well as the ongoing property tax assessment paid to the Metropolitan water
district by SLC property owners.
Attachments
1. Administration’s transmittal (including proposed map)
APPENDIX
“Under very limited circumstances, the City also allows others to use its untreated water resources outside of
[the city’s] water service area in the canyons east of the [valley]… Examples include… [some individual mountain
cabins, ski areas, the Town of Alta]… Customers [in this context] have contractual access to a limited amount of
the City’s untreated water and have complete responsibility to build all infrastructure and assure the water is
safe to drink…
These areas are not included within the City’s proposed Designated Water Service Area ordinance and map.”
Lisa Shaffer (Sep 28, 2021 15:09 MDT)
09/28/2021
09/28/2021
City Council Announcements
January 11, 2021
Information Needed by Staff
A. Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities Mailing
At the beginning of each calendar year, the Public Utilities Department
identifies certain months for Council Members to include Council District
newsletters as an insert in residents’ monthly utility bills. Each Council
Member may opt to use the Public Utility billing for outreach
purposes once per calendar year.
The advantage of sharing in the Public Utilities mailings is Council Members
only pay for printing expenses out of their communication budget, saving on
costs associated with postage.
Due to limitations with mail sorting machines, only three Council District
newsletters can be accommodated each month.
The following months have been identified for the Council to include a
newsletter insert. Please let staff know which month you would like to
include a newsletter as part of the Public Utilities billing:
o April
o August
o December
B. Association of Municipal Council (AMC) – Council Member
Representative Needed
An opportunity to participate on the AMC has opened up with Council Member
Mano moving into Council leadership as vice chair.
The AMC consists of Council Members who represent each municipality within
Salt Lake County. They meet to discuss hot topics of interest in their
communities, collaborate with members of other councils and see how they are
handling issues that each other may have in common.
The AMC meetings are held virtually and occur on the second Tuesday of every
month at noon-1pm.
Is there a Council Member interested in being appointed to represent
Salt Lake City at these AMC monthly meetings?