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06/14/2022 - Formal Meeting - Meeting Materials Date/Time Opened Contact Name City Council District CitySourced Request Type Popular Topic Subject Description 6/8/2022 11:16 Arnold Bayer Klemens D2 Online Forum Budget 2022-2023 Please be frugal in your spending.Wages are not rising as fast as inflation.I see so many activities the city has enacted and I am left to wonder where is all the money coming from?We cannot afford this year after year.you will chase long-term residents like me out of the city.Please be cognisant of how you spend the money.Thank you. 6/8/2022 12:49 Frank Bennett D6 Council Comment email Zoning High Density Zoning Changes-D6-Comments Hi Dan lm reading quite a bit on the supposed changes to zoning rules and how it could impact our lives,and our property values.If not too burdensome,can you provide your take on the situation and what you plan to do as these initiatives are pursued by various SLC lords.Some of the discussion Ive read is concerning,but I want to first learn your take and your opinion on the likelihood of these changes actually happening.I am 100% against changes that would allow multi-plex construction in areas where this has previously not been allowed.Of course part of the appeal of the area is the consistency of enforcement of the zoning laws now in place.Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.Brgrds,Frank Bennett 6/8/2022 16:29 Alessandro Rigolon D6 Council Comment email City Budget Budget comments Council Comments Email Dear SLC Council,I have a couple of quick comments about the proposed 2022-2023 budget-LESS money for golf courses.Due to the drought and climate change,it seems unwise to invest more on golf.The proposed park master plan(Reimagine Nature)calls for rethinking golf courses to include more non-golf activities(e.g.,walking paths).Unless the increased money goes re making golf courses more multi- functional so that more community members benefit from them,I am strongly against spending that money.-MORE money for street safety, including bike and pedestrian projects.I applaud the recent 20-mph ordinance and the task force announced by the mayor,but we need more and we need that fast.-MORE money for affordable housing.Recent rent increases have been extremely fast and have displaced many residents.And know that owning a home in SLC is becoming more and more unaffordable. Also,given the state's preemption on tenant protections,we need to build more housing and(relevant to the budget)invest more money in creating publicly subsidized affordable housing.Thank you for your attention and your work.Alessandro Rigolon Sugar House resident 6/8/2022 16:31 Susan F.Fleming N/A Council Comment email Affordable Housing Comments on zoning overlay in historic district Council Comments Email Dear Council,I am unable to come to this meeting and t'alecrest neighborhood but wish to reiterate my position that putting multiple housing units in our historic neighborhoods is unwise and will truly deteriorate the quality of life in this single family dwelling neighborhood.We do not need more crowding in the neighborhood—there are children,dogs,scooter and bicycle riders who are already in danger.The historic homes need financial credits in order to restore and preserve them.This is a beautiful part of our city and should not be ruined by more apartments,back yard dwellings,triplexes,and other multiple units.I have lived in this neighborhood for many years and enjoy its particular character.PLEASE do not vote for a zoning overlay.Susan F. Fleming 6/8/2022 19:45 Bob Barr D6 Online Forum Affordable Housing building requirements why are we not requiring green building codes and net zero standards on all no construction. 6/9/2022 9:44 George Chapman N/A Council Comment email City Budget SLC should use new FTEs for SLCSchools after Email Since the schools aren't able to hire enough and kids need structured school and park programs activities especially during summer recess,using the new hires they should understand that they will be helping kids at school parks and trails and libraries).Present employees can volunteer(like the Governor's past idea). Since many new employees will be involved in public outreach and provide education,and since SEC has so much new revenue,the City should encourage helping kids get through the summer,not just fund Headstart. George Chapman SEC 6/9/2022 10:54 Anonymous Constituent N/A Online Forum City Budget ARPA Expenses and Grant Funded Positions Hello,The questions raised at the 6/7/22 council work session regarding the ARPA funds for the Sorenson Impact Center were needed.This is$10 million!.Council members asking to review the actual consultant's study so they may be better informed is good government.Relying only a power point slide deck is not good government.Where is the latest mayor's formal transmittal to request this funding?TRANSPARENCY is the hallmark of good government.If the Sorenson plan now recommends not to have"pay for performance"baked into the social impact bond for wall street investors- then the question is why is Sorenenson Impact Center even needed?The money could be given directly to the organizations the mayor mentioned: Early Head start and the SLC School Distict fonudation-for these groups to operate the early childhood programs.I think everyone wants the early childhood programs-but it must be carefully planned,and not throw$10 million to a Universty think-tank that will use the funds to justify there own plan and hire there own program managers.Also,why is the fairground SLC youth program moving out of Rose Park?This I beleive is a grant funded program-and should not be continued to be funded with SEC general funds. Childhood and family resources are important,Make existing programs more resilient and accountable,thank you 6/9/2022 12:26 Steal Dunham D6 Online Forum Budget Proposing Increse This is Steal Dunham I'm really disturbed about all the proposes increasing fee in the garbage and recycling service.We've being told that our fee will be increase$3.50 a month.And yet propose business recycling only being increase$1.20 a month I am wondering is why those not being more in the business not the resident.All kind of increase propose for water,sever,storm also the mosquito.It seems to me that we need to be looking at thing as a hold.And I'm sure that what happen before they're making up the budget The speed limits that being told that need to remove to 20 from 25 speed limits.I almost guarantee that no one will be paying attention on the speed limits.Now I understand that people buying their house with the children the problem is they should understand what area they are. Date/Time Opened Contact Name City Council District CitySourced Request Type Popular Topic Subject Description 6/9/2022 12:27 Thomas Sawyer Dl Voicemail Dangerous area Drugs issues Hello Council Members,First I'd like to thank you for the job that you're doing.Ok now!want to get to the point that If you couldn't imagine how drug addict look like.I was paramedic over 20 years.I'm so disappointed how the city has been handling with the homeless.I live in the Jordan river area between 600 North and Jordan river parkway to fair park.(cottonwood park) I would like to have the council members just come to this area and you will quickly experience exposure of the drug.It's not for the community but it's causing people like me who has been recovery from the drug.I would like to have council members keep it in mind and find the designate area for these folks to be.Please drop on some the attentions to this.We're really appreciated and would like to get the call back.REDACTED—Thomas Sawyer 6/9/2022 12:28 Anonymous Constituent Dl Voicemail Dangerous area Drugs issues Hello Council Members.I just call in and share the incident that just happened tonight June 6 at about 6:30 pm.I lived off the Jordan river trail about 600 N and redwood.I took my two dogs on the run and around KOA area as I was coming off the dirt area.At around the corner there're 3 individuals that used the garbage cans as a donation.And the lady was acting rude as I ran pass by.And when I came back,I saw these 3 individuals is still there.I saw that they are using drug and smoking.I called the slpd so this is the regular activities that you will see in this area espactually what was happened tonight is really pissed me off and upset me.There're a lot of the young kids and juvenile that using this trail and I know that they are seeing that people are using drugs and it's not ok.I think this need to be done.If you can call me back that should be fine my phone number is REDACTED thank you. 6/9/2022 16:25 George Chapman N/A Council Comment email SLC should use new FTEs for SLCSchools after SLC should use new FTEs for SLCSchools after school and park programs school and park programs Since the schools aren't able to hire enough and kids need structured activities especially during summer recess,using the new hires(they should understand that they will be helping kids at school parks and trails and libraries).Present employees can volunteer(like the Governor's past idea). Since many new employees will be involved in public outreach and provide education,and since SLC has so much new revenue,the City should encourage helping kids get through the summer,not just fund Headstart. George Chapman SLC 6/9/2022 17:02 William Boren N/A Council Comment email City Budget Budget To:Mayor Erin Mendenhall Salt Lake City(SLC)Council My name is William R. Boren.I am a 46-year resident of Salt Lake City.I respectfully ask Mayor Mendenhall and the SLC Council to reconsider and to substantially reduce the City's proposed 2023 budget increases as well as the proposed 15%utility rate increases given the current state of the economy.Prices for housing, fuel,food,property taxes,fees,building materials,and almost everything else seem to be spiraling upward out of control.City residents are having to make very difficult decisions as to haw they spend their financial resources. These proposed increases to me seem to be egregiously excessive.In reality, individual office,department,and the City-wide(including utility)budget and rate increases,in my opinion,should not exceed 5%.Most City residents are doing their best to make ends meet.Entity FY 2023 Proposed Budget FY 2021 Budget Dollar Increase%Increase Mayor's Office$6,687,987$3,883,065 $2,804,922 72%Human Resources$4,259,402$2,629,008$1,630,394 62% City Council$5,433,376$3,895,648$1,537,728 39%Attorney's Office $9,074,133$6,813,233$2,260,900 33%Police Department$103,944,583 $79,097,322$24,847,261 31%Fire Department$48,597,009$40,219,561 $8,377,448 21%Please,also reconsider and eliminate the following:1.NBA All Star Game-$1,000,000...(for?)I propose the NBA pick up this tab!2. Shooting Range cleanup and repair$1,000,000...why is$500,000 of this amount proposed to come from Public Utilities?I retrieved this information from SLC's fiscal year(FY)2023 proposed budget in less than an hour's time. Further examination by City residents and others will raise additional questions.I urge City residents and others to check out SLC's 2023 proposed budget and utility rate increases.William R.Boren 6/10/2022 8:45 Cal Nez N/A Council Comment email Fireworks (EXTERNAL)JULV 23rd FIREWORKS Hello,l am continuing my advocacy for fireworks display on July 23,2022 at Liberty Park similar to the past 27 years.I read in the Deseret News that there was budget of approximately$25,000.00 for the 2022 year for the Liberty Park events.There were questions about fire safety but it looks like the State of Utah is allowing fireworks on July 23rd.I took this notice directly off the states website.Here are important points why Native American Celebration in the Park Powwow&Festival committee supports the fireworks at Liberty Park:1.It supports numerous multiethnic small businesses from throughout the western United States.2.The entire Salt Lake valley citizens counts on these fireworks for family gatherings at Liberty Park,3.The city fireworks has never had a single accident in the past 27 years,4.And now the state of Utah allows fireworks on this statehood holiday on July 23,2022,5.The participants of our event and Salt Lake City have a win-win relationship.Our participants spend money at local hotels, restaurants,and shops.6.Our event supports diversity and unity.We share our tribal sounds and dances with the audiences of the event.We ask for your support of our event as we celebrate our heritages.To share cultures and unite.Please check out website and videos to familiarize yourself how well attended this event on July 23rd.Respectfully,Cal Nez President 6/10/2022 11:45 Phillis Speciale N/A Phone Call Property Burbank property sale comment Council Staff took a phone call from Phillis Speciale.She is a trustee on property in Glendale that she is trying to sale to the City.She started the preces 13.5 months ago and believes she's had everything in line but is concerned that it still hasn't sold.Aside from time,she was concerned with having to pay utilities and insurance on the property as she waits.The Property is located at 1454 W Burbank.She doesn't believe the program is successful if it's taking over a year with no end in sight.She also doesn't believe the Council should fund other programs if it can't manage the current programs.She asked for a call back.Could someone provide a timeline to share for what she could expect moving forward?Contact info:Phillis Special 6/10/2022 17:10 Dee Teeter N/A Online Forum Affordable Housing Water !see that our rates for water are going up faster than the inflation on gas and wonder if the number of apartment buildings going up may have an impact. DPP Teeter Date/Time Opened Contact Name City Council District CitySourced Request Type Popular Topic Subject Description 6/13/2022 10:21 Bob Busico D7 Council Comment email Litter D7-Street litter Street litter Hello Amy,I am in your district and would like to know who I can get in touch with to have some questions answered and hopefully find a possible resolution to the huge amount of weeds and litter on our street.I would be very eager to help be a part of the solution.With the massive influx of people to Salt Lake and the large amount of condos and apartments going up,It's quite embarrassing to have our roads look like some third world country streets.I look forward to hearing from you.Thank you,Bob 6/13/2022 10:25 Rob Thompson N/A Council Comment email D7-Budget Road repair Thank you for your service to the community.I know the city is working to Comment catch-up on road repairs after years of neglect.However,as a biker as well as driver I remain disappointed and frustrated by the condition of the city streets.Big streets like 23rd east(between 17th&21st South),as well as small streets like 22nd E south of 21st are awful!When we visit St George, Logan,even Afton,Wyoming we marvel at the excellent streets—Salt Lake has a long way to go!Thanks again for your efforts in behalf of are neighborhood.Rob Thompson Sent from my iPhone 6/13/2022 11:46 AM Gary Tedesco D4 Online Forum Budget Fy23 Budget 2022/23 As a resident of District 4(ECC),!wish to personally thank you for your comments at the ECC meeting last night(6/9/2022),and to that end:1.!wish to be counted among those who oppose the mayors proposed 2022/23 budget It is unacceptable to Increase taxes,rates and fees to support expanding departments and services in the absence of an audit of cost/benefit analysis of efficiency and outcome of existing policies and services.2.Please add me to your list for those interested in joining you for informal weekend breakfast or coffee klatch. 6/13/2022 12:44 John Guynn D6 Council Comment email Affordable Housing (EXTERNAL)A garage-mahal on every block? Dear Mr.Dugan,I wish to express my opinion regarding the proposal to change the zoning in Harvard-Vale to permit the building of 4-plexes.It wasn't long ago that everyone was outraged when the Hubbard House (garage-mahal)went up.The city counsel spent a considerable amount of time drafting an overlay to prevent a repeat of this atrocity.Now the plan is to go back in time,before the overlays,and make it even worse.This time allowing developers to tear down historic homes,tear out mature trees in our urban forest,and build 4-plexes.The rationale is to provide affordable housing,which is a laudable goal.However,the damage to the neighborhood would be irreversible and it wouldn't do much to provide affordable housing, flat all.The only beneficiaries would be developers who can now trash the neighborhood and line their pockets.It would also create more traffic, making streets more dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclers.Is this really what the city wants?I look around the city and see dozens of new apartment complexes going up.Certainly these will provide the needed affordable housing and in locations nearer to Trax.If the city needs more apartment complexes,I suggest you look at the blight that exists all over from State St. and west.There are numerous places that can be redeveloped nearer Trax where affordable apartments can be built.Let's be wise here and not take a wrecking ball to historic neighborhoods.Please consider my remarks and share with the city council.Best regards,John Guynn 6/13/2022 13:53 David Morrow D6 Council Comment email Affordable Housing (EXTERNAL) Councilmember Dugan,I wish to state my objection to Salt Jake's Affordable Housing Overlay Plan.It is my opinion that it is not fully thought through and lacks adequate input my the citizens the proposal affects.I only recently became aware of the plan thanks to my Neighborhood Council.It is my opinion the zoning changes and approval process will allow for poorly planned and destructive projects.The area you represent has over many years developed a unique,attractive and historical character that potentially could be lost if the plan is approved.There is inadequate parking to support multiple dwelling units.The theory that people will utilize mass transit or that future renters will only rely on one car is erroneous.There are a number,34 thousand apartment units built or being built,I have been told.Has the city required a percentage of them to be affordable?With lack of water, increasing crime,traffic congestion,overcrowded local,state and federal parks perhaps it's time to reconsider how we view growth.We certainly no longer need to incentives companies to move here.Perhaps we need not advertise the state's unique resources.Perhaps the Olympics are not truly a benefit and should more carefully be considered.I appreciate the opportunity to comment and would appreciate your careful consideration. 6/13/2022 14:06 Anonymous Constituent D1 Phone Call Police Funding Police support of the Rose Park area Phone Call:Consituent called to voice his frustration he had regarding a incident on Friday evening.One of his neighbors about 5 house down was having a loud party,he did not mind the party except the music was so loud it was shaking the windows on his home.He called dispatch at 6:00pm,they said they would send an officer out.No one came,the gentelman then called again at 7:00pm and 8:00 pm,plus his wife had called twice and the dispatch informed them other neighbors has also called.Finally a response came at about 9:00 pm and the music was turned down.His frustration is the lack of response.He feels that if he lived in a"richer"area,the police would have responded much faster but that since they live in tone Park that they are not cared about enough.Their areas are neglected by everyone and he is hoping someone can help them change this stigma of the Rose Park area. G 6/13/2022 16:19 Dave lltis N/A Council Comment email City Budget SLC Budget comment on Monthly garbage fee Council Comments Email Dear SLC Council,SLC Green,and Public Utilities, increase Regarding the proposed fee increases for garbage cans,We have no problem with increasing the fees.However,you need to do more to incentivize people to get the smaller cans.The proposed fee increases should be$2,$3,$5 to make this a fair increase.But it would be even better if you did$0,$3.25, $11.50 so that people had much more incentive to go to the smaller can,and so that the price per gallon is the same across the can size.Essentially,the current and proposed pricing are cheaper per gallon for the larger can,and this isn't a good way to do things.We are guessing that you have some sort of base fee for the weekly pickup,and then a size surcharge on top of that, but the pricing structure seems opaque.Here are the current prices per gallon and your suggested increase:Gallons Old Cost Price per gallon Gallons New Cost Price per gallon 40 15.5 0.39 4017.8 0.45 6019.25 0.33 60 22.75 0.38 90 23.5 0.26 90 27 0.30 If you want people to recycle more and to contribute less to the landfill,and to make it fairer for people with smaller cans,please revise this to the following:Gallons Suggested Price Price per gallon 4015.5 0.39 60 23.5 0.39 90 35 0.39 The above is politically feasible, but really,it should be more per gallon for the larger cans,so it really should look like this(and please strive for this in the future:Gallons Best incentive Price Price per gallon 4015.5 0.39 60 25 0.42 90 40 0.44 In case these prices get mangled in the email,we are attaching the spreadsheet that shows the calculations.Best,Dave Iltis Lisa Hazel Salt Lake City 6/13/2022 16:22 Ann Carter N/A Online Forum City Budget Cemetery I'm writing in hopes that you will agree to approve funding for the Salt Lake City cemetery.We have such a treasure in that place for so many reasons.It serves the entire community and not just those who have relations buried there.The sexton is wonderful and all the people who work there are so dedicated and competent.It is such a huge undertaking to preserve the grounds and respect the history and it needs and deserves everyone's support.Sincerely Ann carter 6/14/2022 9:56 Steve Sturz Dl Council Comment email Budget FY23 (EXTERNAL)City Budget 1/2 Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler,I attended the comments far the council concerning the budget on Tuesday,July 7th.First,thank you far attending and being willing to listen to people as they gave their thoughts and ideas.A couple of my own points:The budget at the city level is different than I thought it would be or think that it should be.It seems that the mayor and other city officials kink of think about what they want to spend,build a budget and then raise taxes to accomplish those objectives.I would think that the Mayor and city council would work together to prioritize responsibilities of the city government,allocated accordingly and then if there was left over money then it could be spent on extras.A prioritized list might look like this:Clean Water City safety Garbage and Recycling Roads and maintenance Parks and recreation Licensing and enforcement Of course everyone might order the list differently but nevertheless priorities to act as a guide.It makes sense that a city should do something things for the citizenry for mutual benefit and efficiency.A list of city responsibilities should be kept just to keep the city within the bounds of its responsibility.When the city steps outside of its realm of responsibility then one would have to wonder if money or power is being taken from citizens unnecessarily.Having said that,I would like to comment on a couple of comments made that night (I don't have the record so I'm going by my notes and memory): 6/14/2022 9:56 Steve Sturz Dl Council Comment email Budget FY23 (EXTERNAL)City Budget 2/2 Someone said something about golf courses being profitable,wasting Continued resources and being unnecessary indulgences for rich white guys.Golf courses are large and do require resources but so are parks.Like parks,golf coues are open spaces that very few citizens would be able to afford on their own.I used to golf until the city over priced it.As for being an amenity of rich white guys,I think the city should price the green fees so that more have access instead of fewer.Aker all,Tony Finau came from District one and got his start on public courses and used clubs from the second hand store,I could go on about that and have some ideas but I'll save that for another time.Someone said that the city should be looking for ways to cut costs.This is true.They should always be looking far ways to make their buying power and needs advantageous for the citizens and not business. Business should be taken into consideration when the government needs to protect the rights of those businesses.Some in the meeting asked to be considered for part of the budget.It is not the city's responsibility to serve special interest goups.Many groups tap the government because it is easier than fundraising.Let's eschew making all citizens pay for what a few citizens think is important.I am tot saying that may of these things are not worthwhile endeavors.They are just not in the purview of the city.One gentelmen talked about the city breaking its own rules when doing road work and not including bicycles in the plan.Is this true?I agree with him 100%that there is little recourse when this happens.We need to look to the council to make it right and something needs to be done to put checks and balances in place to keep this from occurring.Thanks for reading,Steve Sturzenegger 6/14/2022 10:00 Toni Tietjen N/A Online Forum Budget Water Rates 6/14/2022 10:37 John Phillip Davis N/A Online Forum Western Garden Serious Concerns Regarding Public Process in Connection with the Western Gardens Dpvelnnmpnr Aerppmpnt 6/14/2022 12:15 lanes Houtz N/A Council Comment email Air Quality SLC Future Dear Council,A few weeks ago I made a comment about the building plan for Salt Lake City.I mentioned that it may be a good idea to give serious thought to future planning as Salt Lake County could very well have water shortages and toxic air quality due to the Salt Lake water decrease and arsenic in the dust at the lake.Aker writing that comment I may have been seen as an alarmist...however,just yesterday my sister and her husband said they are planning on moving out of the state due to good possibilty of toxic air.They love it here but do not want to risk their health due to the pollution.This is definitely something to think about when planning...all of a sudden there may be an exodus in Salt Lake City.I have thought about it myself...do!want to live here with toxic air.It IS a concern.Thank you for your time.Sincerely yours,Janet Date/Time Opened Contact Name City Council District CitySourced Request Type Popular Topic Subject Description 6/14/2022 12:57 Jeffrey Wood D5 Online Forum CIP Fy 23 (EXTERNAL)Fwd:Fw:McClelland Trail Councilmembers Mano&Fowler:I am a constituent of District 5 and have Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project been involved in advocating for a CIP traffic calming project(the McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming project)which actually spans both District 5 and District 7.I am writing to urge the Council to consider allocating additional funds($150k)to this project that is critically needed for pedestrian and bike safety but due to three years of delays in construction has an insufficient allocated budget.After years of community safety concerns and tremendous support for the CIP proposal,our project was funded in Summer 2019.Three long years have passed;despite the recognized pedestrian and bike safety issues that led to the approval of this project,no project has been constructed.The transportation planner and assigned engineer alerted the neighborhood that they were finally able to bid out the project this summer but we were just alerted last week that the bids came in at least$150,000 over the allocated budget and thus the project cannot be built this Summer. Given that the budget was allocated in 2019,this is not surprising due to rising costs.However,if this is the lifecycle of a CIP project—that it is permissible for the project to be bid out 3 years after approval,there should be a process to allocate more funding so this approved and very much needed project can be built.Thank you for considering this request.Jeffrey Wood (6/14/2022 13:10 Janine Wood D5 Online Forum CIP FT 23 McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming I am a constituent of District S and have been involved in advocating for aCIP Project traffic calming project(the McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming project)which actually spans both District S and District 7.I am writing to urge the Council to consider allocating additional funds($150k)to this project that is critically needed for pedestrian and bike safety but due to three years of delays in construction has an insufficient allocated budget. After years of community safety concerns and tremendous support for the CIP proposal,our project was funded in Summer 2019.Three long years have passed;despite the recognized pedestrian and bike safety issues that led to the approval of this project,no project has been constructed.The transportation planner and assigned engineer alerted the neighborhood that they were finally able to bid out the project this summer but we were just alerted last week that the bids came in at least$150,000 over the allocated budget and thus the project cannot be built this Summer.Given that the budget was allocated in 2019,this is not surprising due to rising costs. However,if this is the lifecycle of a CIP project—that it is permissible for the project to be bid out 3 years after approval,there should be a process to allocate more funding so this approved and very much needed project can be built.Thank you for considering this request. 6/14/2022 13:11 Melanie Williamson D5 Online Forum CIP FT 23 McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming Councilmembers Mano&Fowler:I am aconstituent of District 5 and have Project been involved in advocating for a CIP traffic calming project(the McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming project)which actually spans both District 5 and District 7.I am writing to urge the Council to consider allocating additional funds($150k)to this project that is critically needed for pedestrian and bike safety but due to three years of delays in construction has an insufficient allocated budget.After years of community safety concerns and tremendous support for the CIP proposal,our project was funded in Summer 2019.The neighborhood kids actually circulated petitions to be signed by local residents in August 2018 for support of getting some safety measure we don't die crossing the street"and many of those same kids are now in High School which is just so disheartening.Three long years have passed; despite the recognized pedestrian and bike safety issues that led to the approval of this project,no project has been constructed.The transportation planner and assigned engineer alerted the neighborhood that they were finally able to bid out the project this summer but we were just alerted last week that the bids came in at least$150,000 over the allocated budget and thus the project cannot be built this Summer.Given that the budget was allocated in 2019,this is not surprising due to rising costs.However,if this is the lifecycle of a CIP project—that it is permissible for the project to be bid out 3 years after approval,there should be a process to allocate more funding so this approved and very much needed project can be built.Thank you for considering this request.The traffic problems(speeding specifically) are only getting worse as the SLC area becomes more densely populated and a tragedy really is inevitable. 6/14/2022 13:13 Melissa Wennergren D5 Online Forum CIP FT 23 McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming Councilmembers Mano&Fowler:My name is Melissa Wennergren,I am a Project constituent of District 5 and have been involved in advocating for a CIP traffic calming project(the McClelland Trail Neighborhood Traffic Calming project) which actually spans both District 5 and District 7.I am writing to urge the Council to consider allocating additional funds($150k)to this project that is critically needed for pedestrian and bike safety but due to three years of delays in construction has an insufficient allocated budget.After years of community safety concerns and tremendous support for the CIP proposal, our project was funded in Summer 2019.Three long years have passed; despite the recognized pedestrian and bike safety issues that led to the approval of this project,no project has been constructed.The transportation planner and assigned engineer alerted the neighborhood that they were finally able to bid out the project this summer but we were just alerted last week that the bids came in at least$150,000 over the allocated budget and thus the project cannot be built this Summer.Given that the budget was allocated in 2019,this is not surprising due to rising costs.However,if this is the lifecycle of a CIP project—that it is permissible for the project to be bid out 3 years after approval,there should be a process to allocate more funding so this approved and very much needed project can be built. Date/Time Opened Contact Name City Council District CitySourced Request Type Popular Topic Subject Description 6/14/2022 13:16 Anonymous Constituent D6 Online Forum Budget FY23 2023 SLC Budget Hello Ana,I was in attendance at the ECC meeting last week where you spoke about the vote coming up on the SLC budget.Thank you for bringing that to our attention.I too,am concerned about the lack of analysis of the last budget and the addition of services that will be paid for this year from outside sources,but in the future budgets will be the taxpayers responsibility. There seems to be a lack of just plain common sense here with no understanding of unintended consequences.I support a no vote on this budget.A University area resident. 16/14/2022 Robert Williams D1/D2 Phone Call Thank you Fairpark Learning Center Phone Call:Constituent called to give compliments to the Fairpark Learning center staff,in particular Lindsey,along with Council Member Alejandro Puy. He stated that Lindsey works in the computer lab,she helped him when he was having tech issues,gave him great suggestions and appreciated how much she cared.He gave compliments to Alejandro for being so friendly and ring.He is very happy that the West side has such a dedicated team of individuals who care,and wanted everyone to know how much he appreciated the staff and Council Members.