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5/24/2023 8:17 Helen Evans Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Councilmembers re Dear Mayor Erin Mendenhall:I am greatly concerned about the current trajectory many cities elected and non-elected
Smart City Technology and Salt Lake City officials are pursuing to make themselves Smart Cities.Although Smart Cities are beingtouted as"Sustainability"and
"Equitable"and"Convenience,"Smart Cities are not being accurately described for what they really are-they are mass
surveillance cities,which remove any sense of individual privacy.In fact,a euphemism for"smart cities"could be called
"surveillance."This means that if becomes a smart city,it would deploy surveillance technologies powered by automatic
data mining,facial recognition,and other forms of artificial intelligence at a scale never seen before.As you know urban
surveillance is a multibillion-dollar industry,with many cities'readily handing out money to contractors and nonprofits and
creating new divisions in the city government to build the smart city industry and maintain it.While"smart cities"have been
described by proponents with soothing promises of greener energy solutions,lower frictionmobility,and safer streets,the
honest fact is these cities will be supercharged surveillance that encroach on free speech,privacy,and data protection.And
the facial recognition and related technologies at the scale that smart cities will employ are extremely worrisome.
Moreover,the deployment and integration of surveillance technologies,such as sensors and biometric data collection
systems-electronic,infrared,thermal,and LIDAR sensors farm the basis of the smart grid.They do everything from
operating streetlights to optimizing parking and traffic flow to detect crime.Therefore,these cities will become a veritable
thicket of video surveillance.Identity collection devices will become commonplace,across public and private spaces.Can
you imagine a world where you're watched every second?Is that what you want for Salt Lake City?While we do have these
technologies now,we don't have them at the scale that Smart Cities employ.I am asking that you reject any Smart City plan
for Salt Lake City.I am asking that you remember a time when privacy was valued.I am including an article that I ask you to
read.I know that many of the council members in many cities are approving everything with a rubber stamp that has to do
with Smart Cities,but I wander if they are really considering the future that they are creating for residents?I am expressing
my extreme concern about Salt Lake City and am asking that you and the council members do not ever make Salt Lake City a
Smart City.I know I'm just a regular person,but I needed to express myself to you.You appear to be very reasonable and
"Holistic."Surely,it cannot be your dream to bring this massive surveillance state to Salt Lake City.Smart Cities are the
"shiny new button"that are being touted as the best thing around.However,there appears little thought for the
implications smart cities bring and nobody would vote for digital prisons ifthey understood how vast the surveillance will be
in smart cities.As previously stated,I know that money is being handed out like water and many of those who represent us
are caught up in the euphoria of being on this new trend,but I can't help but think this Pandora's Box is going to bring great
regrets in the future.I've done considerable research on this,using my own free time because I care about the future of Salt
Lake City.I don't have any lobbyists or campaign donations to rush after-I'm just a concerned person.Thanks for listening
and for your service.May you have a very successful term.I've cc'd the City Council Members on this email.Best regards,
Helen Gallegos Evans https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/04/17/smart-cities-surveillance-privacy-digital-threats-internet-of-
things-5g/
5/24/2023 8:19 Laura Ashby Request that Amy Fowler Resign from her I received the following information from a concerned neighbor.I request the council support Amy Fowler's
Position on the council immediate removal based on her actions.This is unacceptable.If our leaders refuse to follow the laws-why
are they allowed the privilege of remaining in a position to lead others or hold others accountable?This is a
miscarriage of justice and should be remedied.Thank you for your time and service to our city.Respectfully,
Laura Ashby The text below is from a petition I received from a neighbor to remove councilmember Amy
Fowler:In May of 2023,Salt Lake City Councilmember Amy Fowler was arrested for a DUI.She had been
drinking before 11:00 am,got behind the wheel,engaged in a hit-and-run,and fled the scene.When finally
apprehended by the police,she denied she'd been drinking,refusing a breathalyzer even though the officers
could smell alcohol on her and noted she had trouble using her fingertips to hand identification to them.When
finally breathalyzed,she blew a blood level of.111,well beyond the legal limit of.05.She is now refusing to
resign from her position on the Salt Lake City Council,refusing to take accountability for her actions after
breaking public trust.She is unfit for office and must resign immediately.The Mayor of Salt Lake City and the
entire Salt Lake City Council must join the public calling for her resignation and bringing accountability and
justice back to the city council.
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5/24/2023 9:39 Tenell Terrell SLC resident concern-time sensitive Hello,I understand this is long,I just ask,please take the time to read.I am reaching out,as a Salt Lake City resident,with a
concern I know is impacting dozens of residents,and that I am also experiencing firsthand.There are times when I find great
pride in the grand steps forward our city takes to become more transformative in our appealing or attractive offerings as a
growing city.Then there are times when we seem to take 2 steps back.This concern is about one of those steps back,a very
unfortunate one,and I am reaching out to see if anything can be done,or if it is simply too late.What I am referring to is the
relocating of a vital business,The Gym which is currently at City Creek Center.For 11 years The Gym has served as a vital
place of retreat and solace for its members,to find strength not only in body and mind,but also in community.Connecting
and building friendships on a journey to better health.And it's not simply that The Gym is relocating,in fact it is moving only
about a block away and still quite convenient,and this move may be what The Gym owners want.It's the fact that there will
no longer be any gym in that incredible and remarkable space,and in where I consider the be one of the epicenters of our
city.If you have never visited inside The Gym,then you have not experienced one of the most beautiful and inspiring pieces
of square footage in SLC;and it is a mass of square feet.I have experienced it,every morning for the better part of a decade.
The early morning walk through City Creek when all is quiet before the crowds roar.The way the sunlight filters in through
the expansive windows,the skylight ceiling in the pool room,the calming view from the pool deck,the meditation room,
sauna and steam rooms,the comfortable locker rooms,healthy bites from the cafe inside,and I could go on and on.All that
extraordinary real estate and unmatched offerings,and they are going to turn it into office space.A commodity it appears
we do not need anymore of in this great city,as we can't fill the dozens of empty office space as it is.To take those kind of
amenities,at that level and rarity,offered all in one place,in the core of our city to create more office is a great loss.It is too
perfect and too beautiful a space to see disappear.To strip that away from its members,staff,visitors and the community.I
understand this is private property,so they can do as they please,and possibly office space is the better choice.I just ask,
are the best people making the decisions.Are they residents of downtown and do they frequent these places.Do they have
a grasp on what we are losing.I can argue that if they did,they may not be making the decision that they are.If you could
experience the people,the space like we do,spend an afternoon with me there,you would understand.I have spoken with
the property owner's leasing manager.I know they did reach out to other gyms to take the place but couldn't make a deal
work.I am curious as to why,was rent to high,or another factor.I am reaching out to anyone,anyone that will hear my
concern,and at least consider if anything can be done.I do not stand alone in my concern,and deep feeling of frustration
and sadness at the loss this will be.It is too great a loss for me not to try and find an advocate in the realms that could
actually have the power to try something;in hopes that it isn't already too late.I can't thank you enough for your time,your
consideration and your work for our great city.
5/24/2023 10:42 Aaron Eppley Better Roads Hello Darin,14 years ago the City of Spanish Fork made a difficult decision.They decided to shift their budget
away from their worst roads and instead focused on keeping their best roads in better condition.You're
probably thinking that seems counterintuitive,but extending the life of your roads is the most cost-effective
way to manage your asphalt assets.But don't take our word for it.Here is what Spanish Fork City's Public
Works Director had to say:https://youtu.be/DIMCsDiPGOU Thanks,Aaron Aaron Eppley Asset Preservation
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5/24/2023 15:30 Paul Day FY24 Budget I received a notice from SLCGreen regarding the proposed rate increases for trash/recycling.Upon visiting the
site for more information I also learned of the multitude of proposed budget and fee increases for FY24.Many
items I can understand(police budget,cost of living for city employees,and water rates).I take exception with
a few items.I do not expect my comments to carry much weight but I hope that you will consider them.1.
Drought surcharge.This is ridiculous since water is our MOST precious commodity and should be used as
sparingly as possible.This is in effect a penalty for SAVING.I have no idea if I will be subject to this or not
despite the statement that most users won't be subject to it.In my opinion,if your revenue is down due to
lower demand,you have to figure out how to save costs as a result.2.100 additional FTE's.Adding employees
adds beauracracy,which slows things down and adds even more cost than the cost of the employee.I have no
idea what kind of due diligence was done on the employees needed,but in most operations there are an
excess of employees and I'm sure Government operations are even worse..Trash and recycling services
increases with no added value.A large amount of items that say they are recyclable can't even be put into the
recycle bin per the city guidelines.I have no problem with a fee increase when I am getting something of
additional value,but this along with the majority of the city's budget just seems to be passing the buck to the
end user.This is getting extremely old,since every product or service is already doing the same to every
resident.The Govenor's office does a good job of streamlining its operations to reduce waste and increase
throughput,saving taxpayer money.I have looked for examples of the city doing the same and am unable to
find any evidence.This is very disappointing as a resident as it feels I'm just being told to contribute more while
the city isn't making any effort to consume less.Regards,Paul Day
5/24/2023 15:32 James Bird Trax S Curve construction I've been informed that Salt Lake City granted the construction permit for the UTA S curve 24/7 until July 11th.I
live on the S curve of where UTA is currently doing construction.The noise level is unbearable plus the
vibrations and smell of burning concrete and metal.I understand that Trax needs updates but what I don't
understand is why the construction is permitted 24 hours 7 days a week.It is imperative that SLC give the
neighborhood at least a minimum of 8 hours during the night so we can sleep.It is only day two of construction
and already the feeling of mental and physical suffering of non-stop noise is taking its toll.The analogy that
comes to mind is when the government blast loud sounds to drive terrorist mad or force them from their
hideouts.We in the neighborhood are not terrorist.We are families trying to work and function.Please allow
for at least 8 hours of silence at night or if that can't happen vouchers or reimbursement for people to stay at
another location until this construction is completed.I can not stress how disruptive and harmful this level of
noise is in a neighborhood.The idea that someone is allowing this to happen 24/7 until July 11th is
unfathomable.James Bird
5/24/2023 15:33 Aleyzia Grant fleet building Hello I am emailing you in regards to your fleet building I've been trying to get In contact with someone about
this building and my thoughts about it due to me wanting to take over the building due to it having such
meaning to me a good friend of mine Richie is painted in that wall and In his memory I wanna make it a non
profit organization that gives back to the community but not only this community our youth!
5/24/2023 15:34 Keith Anderson The Mayor and other elected government officials and civic leaders do outstanding work for the beautiful
scenic citv of Salt Lake Citv.
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5/24/2023 15:35 J.v.Swanson Water Rate Hike SLC Gd mrng,I would like to voice my opposition,along with many other residents of the Liberty Wells District to
the proposed water rate hike proposed for 2023 in SLC.Though we feel most objections by the citizens fall on
deaf ears,I will voice my opposition in hopes that it promotes some concern.BTW,most folks I've discussed
this matter with feel the decisions made by local government were made long before citizens are invited into
the loop.I am not a malcontent,but am tired of the drain on my income from utility costs.I am near 70 years
old and own my home in SLC and have lived here all my life.I live alone and yet still have been paying an
average of$63.00 a month all winter for the services attached to our water billing(water,sewer,trash
collection etc.).I try hard to restrict my yard water in the summer to conserve and to keep my cost down,but
still average$130.00 a month in summer months.How about charging all the developers a higher rate on the
huge apartment buildings going up everywhere in the valley?I am convinced they are being cut deals on taxes
and utilities to encourage their investing in our housing needs,but fair is fair.Home owners are always the
ones to carry the burden of taxes and infrastructure!How about a break?Sincerely,J.V.Swanson
5/24/2023 16:10 Anonymous Constituent Garbage rate increase proposal I am commenting about the garbage rate increase proposal.I just came from another state and we had private
individuals who would pick up our garbage twice a week from our backyards for only$15 a month.Here you
are raising the price all the time.I wish we could have private contractors instead of you.You are just trying to
screw us for every clang dime we got.Your prices are way too high for the service you give.You have a
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5/25/2023 12:59 Rick Glem Garbage rate increase You guys going to increase the garbage rate again,all people do is increase city taxes.How about telling people
to stop doing pop-up parties to waste the city's money?You need to have the recycling company hire people to
come check up their blue cans.Stop wasting the city's money.enough is enough H If you wanna cal me back do
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5/25/2023 13:18 Anonymous Constituent Wasting and recycling I received this file about the wasting and recycling budget.Hey I just down grade to this small house and you
guys I'm living on the budget.I'm leaving on the ssn money ok.You guys have done horrible jobs,what about
the 3rd west,I called it shuck down because every time you drive there it's just shuck down.I hope Rocky will
be the resolution here because our old council member Erin Mendenhall has turned her back on us in this area.
You got more customers now,go take the money from them.
5/25/2023 13:29 Anonymous Constituent Public water increase Last year you guys increase eveything for 20%now you guys going to increase more.First of all I am a senior
mom living in the neighborhood,How the Flick that she can afford of living when you guys aren't doing any
great thing for the neighborhood?We still have an old pipe that the water comes through,that pipes should be
replaced in our house hold.Nobody should be using or drinking from the pipe from the 1920s.also,I'm really
annoyed that you think it's ok to increase the prices for the public utility and you can use my name on it.and I
will see you on June 6th.Thank you.
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5/26/2023 8:13 Andrew Franta Illegal camping in and around Liberty Park Dear Representative Mano,I wrote to you a month ago about homeless encampments in and around Liberty
Park.I'm sure you're aware that the problem persists.Currently,there are several encampments in the
northwest corner of the park;they've been there for over a week.In the last month,there have also been
regular encampments at the bus stop at the corner of 500 East and Herbert Avenue and frequent overnight
encampments on the north side of Herbert Avenue between 500 East and Denver Street.This morning there is
a tent adjacent to the entrance to the preschool at St.John's Lutheran Church.I continue to report
encampments to police,and I know that neighbors do as well.The police response to calls,but it's clear that
there is little that they can do.If those who are camping illegally move from a spot,they or others are back
with a day or two.I have also communicated with HEART and reported encampments on the SLC Mobile app;I
don't know what effect these reports have because there's no feedback.The police have suggested that when
the issue is the camp itself or items left behind,I should call the Health Department.Again,I appreciate that
homelessness in the city is a difficult problem,and I feel for those who have no better recourse than to sleep
outside overnight.But current city policy and procedures aren't helping the homeless or city residents.From
the perspective of a resident who observes this growing problem and its effect on homeless individuals and
communities on a daily basis,better communication and coordination between agencies would seem to be a
necessary first step.Relying on residents to make daily calls reporting encampments on hotspots that are
persistent sites of illegal camping isn't an effective policy.I would again appreciate whatever you can do to
address this urgent issue.Thank you for your attention.Andrew Franta
5/26/2023 9:40 Darryl Stamp Thank You Letter Salt Lake City Council Members,I think I speak for all grantees who have received a 2022-2023 Tier 1 Artists
Career Empowerment Grant,when I say how grateful I am to receive this grant.I am appreciative of your
foresight to annually appropriate funds for the City Arts Grants program and a variety of other cultural
programs which benefit the arts community.My project supports the arts,our community,law enforcement,
and the criminal justice system.This production has the potential to improve real people's lives in an
immediate and material way.Thank you!Sincerely,Darryl A.Stamp Local Independent Theatre Company
5/26/2023 16:08 Anonymous Constituent Garbage Rate Increase I'm Calling from another state and we've got an individual service that comes to pick up the garbage twice a
week for$15.your price is too high for the service that you sot
5/26/2023 16:21 Stephanie Souvall Garbage rate increase Hi,I'm calling in to leave a comment regarding the purpose trash rate increase.I am a person who is about 2 or
3 months that my trash is empty,I barely use the services but I pay as much as the people who are garbage are
full every week,I think it's unfair that I have to pay the same amount as other people.I wish we can do
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5/26/2023 16:24 Ted Peterson Waste/Recycling/Water increase concern To whom it may concern,I am gravely concerned about the proposed July rate increase in waste and recycling
put forth before the utilities department and the city council.While it's understandable that the city may need
to increase rates from time to time for the city,this increase is discouraging considering the already proposed
water increase in our community and already increasing cost of living along the Wasatch front.This issue stacks
increases upon increases on the backs of our fixed income and only exasperates the costs of living in our
community.Please consider those increases and do what you can to prevent this from impacting our
community.Now is not the time to increase each of these expenses all at once to residents and businesses.
Thanks,Ted
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5/29/2023 10:34 Scott Piper Do something about the homeless crises It's no longer possible to go downtown,or to some of the parks,because they are overwhelmed by homeless
encampments.This results in trash and human waste,dangerous dogs,areas one could once walk in now taken
over by tents and bodies strewn about,increased theft,dangerous mentally ill or those on drugs,and other
crime.This needs to be corrected,with a different tactic than whatever has been attempted.The libraries have
become homeless shelters,and as a result we need to stop funding them.The parks are homeless sheleters.
This city is being taken over.It needs to be changed.We need more enforcement of existing laws,increased
policy presence,increased incarceration,and involuntary commitment for those with severe mental disorders.
We need better options for those that can't afford housing.
5/30/2023 8:17 Jania Sommers Message Hi Miss Fowler My name is Jania Sommers I am one of your constituents I live on south Chadwick street in
Highland park I am calling in response to the card I got about the department of public utilities proposed rate
_ increases.I think the increases sound aoorooriate to me.
5/30/2023 9:12 N/a Bautner Public Utilities Phone call-Why bother having the public meetings.No matter how much people speak and state the amount
of issues increasing the fees will be,no one listens.This happens every year and people are running out of
money.It doesn't do any good to speak but I wanted to make sure the Council knew I was against the price
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5/30/2023 16:16 Andy Eatchel public comment on utilities rate increase The main comment I have is that I wished we lived in a city where the city council actually took public
comments into consideration when making decisions.Since my opinion doesn't actually matter,I guess it does
no good to continue.Your minds are already made up and the decision about rate increases,now and in the
futurp_arpn't thpv?
5/30/2023 16:17 Rusty Vetter City Budget-Urban Forest I am writing to urge the City Council to consider if adequate fund are being spent to protect our urban forest.
I'm particularly concerned about trees in the City's parking strips.It has been great to see the City invest funds
in planting new trees.Unfortunately,I believe that too many property owners are not helping these trees to
thrive.I believe this is a growing problem as grass is being removed from more parking strips.City ordinance
requires that property owners water and fertilize trees in parking strips,but it probably isn't realistic to use
Civil Enforcement to get people to help these trees grow.I think a better solution would be to hire a couple of
seasonal employees to travel the City and find tree that are at risk.Once is these trees have been identified,
efforts could be made to get property owners to water their trees and let their neighbors know that they could
help too.I think this could be fairly easy implemented without significant cost.Below is a picture of two trees
that appear to be dying on 1500 E.near Uintah Elem.Without much expertise,one can see that the soil
conditions are bad and that the trees haven't been adequately watered.I would hope the School District and
other property owners would do something if they were contacted by the City and reminded of the obligation
to maintain the trees.Helping these trees is a unique partnership with private property owners and more can
be done to make this partnership successful throughout the City.Thanks for all you do!
5/30/2023 16:32 Anonymous Constituent City Budget Hello Council Members,Thank you for your hard work I received the flyer and I would like to attend the
_ meeting and I can't find the location where the meeting will be.please call me back
5/31/2023 16:29 Anonymous Constituent Homeless and drug There's an issues right at the ally in the area of 4005 and 1200W that have tons of homeless stay there,using
_ drugs and having sex and etc.this problem need to be taking care of
5/31/2023 16:33 Stephen H.Bitteker City Budget feedback I am a resident of Salt Lake City In my opinion,the city budget should continue focusing on the following items.
The city should also be looking for ways to reduce costs,create efficiencies,and lower taxes in the future.1.
Maintain infrastructure,including parks and recreation.2.Maintain EMS,Police and Fire departments 3.
Remove the homeless from our streets.If you want people to live in the city,and stay here,clean up our
streets and parks because taxpayers deserve it!4.Clean the air.I've lived in Houston and New York city.Salt
Lake's air is just as dirty or worse.Collaborate with State and Federal agencies to improve the situation.5.Do
something with the Rio Grande station.A wasted tourist opportunity.Regards,
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5/31/2023 16:35 Jeffery Munger Foothills trails-planning and budget Please continue to protect our beautiful foothills habitat by carefully considering all involved parties while
keeping a long term environmental perspective.The biggest lobbying group with the most money wasn't right
last time.Consider the legacy you'll leave behind.Thank you for your dedication and service to our community.
5/31/2023 16:37 Michelle Watts Budget Comments Hello All,I live in Councilmember Puy's district.We need some street lights to help with crime.Please,please
we need one on the corner of Laxon Court&200 N.Police can not see hand to hands to make an arrest.The
blight and crime spilling off of North Temple is insane.Everytime we tell police what we are seeing they say it is
illegal.Yet not much is being done(we see the patrols thank you but how can we full court press clean this up!
)May we get some money in the budget to help with our residential community overflowing with children due
to the fact that we are one of the last kinda of affordable places in the City for first time home buyers.We need
NO EVENT PARKING signs within 150 feet of The Utah State Fair Grounds,The Complex and The Union event
center.Other Cities do it and it does deter 80%of the parkers.(I have called Kearns and Sandy City and talked
to their transportation folks)We can't afford permit parking in our neighborhood like the U of U and Avenues.
6/1/2023 14:03 Rachel Sweet Comments to Mayor and City Council Members I'm attaching a letter with our comments regarding rate increases at SLCDPU.We look forward to addressing
_ reearind 2023-24 Mavor's Budget these issues at anv time.Thank vou."Attachment 1
6/1/2023 14:44 Jason Dillard Bikes being looted Aware Hey I might have sent a previous email but I will send this one too to make sure it has been received.I lost my
bike on the UTA 200.My property was stolen off the bicycle rack while it was stationed downtown at temple.
The bike was looted off the bicycle at daylight.There are criminals snooping around with their nets looking for
it.It would be perfect to have a sting deployed so we can stop these selfish criminals from stealing what is not
theirs and hinder their so called"operation."I know the bus drivers won't monitor them because they're on
their phones.Please stop the criminals keep them from our bikes,perhaps let the bus drivers be more on top
of it.I can only say thanks.Jason Dillard
6/1/2023 14:48 Dennis Lawrence Budget Hearing June 6th Hello,I'm a long-time resident of Salt Lake City(75 years,45 years in the same home)and have the perspective
of history to draw upon.Not until now have I felt compelled to comment on a City budget.But the matter
herein concerns our roads.They have been neglected for so long that many are beyond simple maintenance.I
have lived thru all kinds of weather in years past and you can no longer use that as an excuse.There was a time
that residents could expect a re-surfacing of their neighborhood roads every five to ten years.But we have
seen none for over 30 years.The roads are so cracked that the base has been destroyed and is contributing to
the many pot-holes.Although you may disagree,the most basic requirements of a city government is to
provide police&fire protection,utilities,and roads.All else is ancillary.Over the years I have watched as"pet"
council projects have diverted the funds for these basics away.Several years ago you appealed to the voter to
approve a bond for"roads".So little was done,I wonder if it never reached the roads to begin with.Mistrust
for future bonds develops.At this stage of the budget you more than likely have already established the
department budgets.I plead with you to reduce the allocation to all areas that are not the basics above and
beef up the roads budget.Make it mandatory for the next ten years!D.Lawrence
6/5/2023 15:44 Lana Taylor Pride Festival Noise I thought SLC had a noise ordinance which required the music to be turned down after 10.Why was the Pride
Festival allowed to blast music past midnight last night?It's after 11 pm now and the music is so loud that my
bedroom windows are vibrating.I've always loved living downtown but between this and your new green loop
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6/5/2023 15:45 Marin Hamill Proposed rate increases Hello,I live in Salt Lake City and I would like to share my feedback about the proposed rate increases.You
should not increase the rates since you already increased them last year.I don't understand why in less than a
year you want to increase them again?Why did you not account for that last year if there are rising costs?
Everything is going up in price and a necessity like trash removal should remain the same.Sincerely,Marin
Hamill
6/5/2023 15:51 Alfred Lieber Garbage Can stolen Hi I have the round brown garnbage can stolen from my property and also the neibor got stolen as well,I don't
know what to do with it.We need it bback as soon as possible.Thank vou. _
6/6/2023 9:03 James Alfandre Proposed Compromise—FBUN2 Downtown Dear Councilmembers,The additional FBUN2 setbacks proposed in the Downtown Building Height Ordinance are
Building Height Setbacks detrimental to the FBUN2's effectiveness in achieving city-wide and Housing SLC goals.I would like to propose a
compromise:•Proposed 10'front and corner side yard setbacks TO 5'front and corner side yard setbacks•Proposed 6'side
yard setbacks TO 0'side yard setbacks abutting similar or higher density zones•Proposed 10'rear yard setbacks TO S'rear
yard setbacks This compromise will provide some relief concerned citizens are hoping for,while minimizing the impact on
needed housing,our public realm and pedestrian experience.I have spoken with Kelsey Lindquist(CC'd)about a
compromise and she is open to the idea.The FBUN2 zone has been incredibly effective in implementing city-wide and
Housing SLC goals.In only a couple of short years the FBUN2 zone has created a wide range of housing types,unlike any
other new zone in the City,from for-sale,rental,condos,micros,family-sized units,commercial and retail all mixed together
in an appropriate urban location.The proposed increased setback requirements will greatly decrease FBUN2's effectiveness
in adding more diverse types of housing in strategic locations while worsening our public realm and the pedestrian
experience.Side yard setbacks are detrimental to pleasant urban and commercial streets.Think of your favorite urban
streets and how different they would be with 12'gaps between each building(6'far each property):Let's keep FBUN2
effective at promoting pleasant urban walls,more options for housing and better pedestrian experiences and look at our
massive rights-of-way for places to provide relief these citizens are looking for.Our rights-of-ways average 132'feet wide
and are mostly dedicated to asphalt and automobiles.These rights-of-ways are wonderful opportunities to provide more
trees,larger sidewalks,gardens,linear parks and other public space for citizens to provide"relief'from gentle density that
the FBUN2 is so good at achieving.With 10'setbacks on either side of the street,these streets will feel even wider and less
pedestrian friendly.Luckily the City has installed street improvements recently in the Central 9th neighborhood along 900
South.Leveraging the park strips that already exist with even more landscaping and larger trees will create relief and
increase liveability for citizens who are concerned with the result of gentle density of the FBUN2 zone.(132'right of way 700
S between 300&400 West)In summary:•FBUN2 has been a very effective zone in achieving city-wide goals•5'setback is
a reasonable compromise from 10'•Additional setbacks will exacerbate the unfriendly scale of our ulta wide streets•Side
yard setbacks will harm urban form and commercial•Bigger trees and more landscaping in existing wide park strips can
alleviate citizens concerns I am passionate about our city and how we grow.With five kids in the SLC school district,I am
constantly concerned about their quality of life and housing options as they grow and mature in this city.To be a truly
equitable city,we need to take citizen's concerns into consideration today,while planning for an inclusive,vibrant and
affordable city for tomorrow.I see FBUN zones as the future of our city,so want to make sure we get this proposal right.It
would be my pleasure to tour you around Central 9th and show how effective FBUN2 zoning has been.Central 9th is a
vibrant,diverse,walkable,transit-oriented neighborhood that has preserved single family homes.It's quite remarkable!
Thank you all for your work in leading our City and for your time considering this compromise.Sincerely,—James Alfandre
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6/6/2023 9:07 John Phillip Davis Downtown Building Heights Text Amendments- Dear Councilmembers,I am writing in connection with the proposed downtown building height text amendments you are
Comments Re Changes to FB-UN2 considering,specifically in reference to proposed changes to the FB-UN2 zone which I believe will result in the FB-UN2 zone
being far less flexible for use in connection with infill projects.By way of background,certain building forms under the FB-
UN2 form based zone require massing stepbacks when used adjacent to other lower scaled zones.The intent here is to
provide transitional scale and massing when FB-UN2 is used adjacent to lower scaled parcels.This allows for FB-UN2 to be
used in areas where such transitional scale is desired,increasing the flexibility of the zone and its applicability in more
locations and neighborhoods throughout the city.When FB-UN2 was originally enacted in connection with the
comprehensive rezoning of the Central 9th area,these stepbacks only came into effect when FB-UN2 was placed adjacent to
FB-UN1,reflecting the contiguous form base zoning of this area,and providing transitional scale between FB-UN2 and FB-
UN1.For reference,the stepbacks required under FB-UN2 provide that for any height greater than 30',a 10'stepback is
required for every 10'in additional height,up to 50'.These stepbacks provide transitional scale that is"baked into"the base
zone.When FB-UN2 was proposed in connection with the rezone of the Trolley Square parking lot several years ago-
notably the first use of the zone outside of Central 9th-a number of involved parties noted that the stepbacks at the time
were only triggered when zoned adjacent to FB-UN1,and not other similarly scaled zones.To address this,a text
amendment to FB-UN2 was proposed and adopted that triggered stepbacks when FB-UN2 is placed adjacent to any
residential zone with a maximum standard height of 35'or less(which notably would include RMF-35 zoned properties-
many of which bordered the Trolley Square south site).In view of these changes to stepback requirements of FB-UN2,the
rezone of the Trolley Square south lot to FB-UN2 was approved..As other parcels in the city have been rezoned to FB-UN2 in
the past few years-including sites which border RMF-35 properties such as the Western Gardens parcel-the transitional
scale associated with required stepbacks of FB-UN2 has been a key point used to support its appropriateness by Planning
and other land use decision makers.In reviewing the current building heights proposal,which include changes to FB-UN2,
this stepback trigger has been changed to only occur when FB-UN2 is adjacent to residential zoned parcels with a 30'
maximum height.This will notably exclude stepbacks from being triggered from many parcels where FB-UN2 has been
applied recently that border parcels with a 35'maximum height such as RMF-35,which is used throughout East Central and
Central City,areas where transitional scale is appropriate.With the above in mind,I strongly urge you to revise the proposed
amendment to FB-UN2 to maintain the adjacent zone height trigger for stepbacks as it currently standards-that is 35'-
rather than changing this trigger to 30'.Doing so increases the flexibility of FB-UN2 in terms of providing more effective
transitional scale in more contexts,and preserves the intent of decision makers in multiple other prior rezonings involving
FB-UN2 where the zone was placed adjacent to RMF-35 properties and approved in consideration of the associated
stepbacks.Thank you,Jack Davis
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6/6/2023 9:08 John Phillip Davis Downtown Building Heights Text Amendments- Dear Councilmembers,I understand that you are set to vote tomorrow on the downtown building heights text
Comments Re Changes to FB-UN2 amendment proposal.As I have detailed in my various written comments,many of the changes in this proposal
appear merited.I am writing to ask you to change one number prior to adopting the proposal relating to the FB
UN2 zone.Specifically,I am asking that you keep the stepback trigger as it currently standards at 35'rather
than the 30'as proposed.This change seems de minimis,but it is hugely impactful when FB-UN2 is used
adjacent to RMF-35 parcels.Many of the RMF-35 parcels throughout our City include lower scale structures
and homes.Indeed,many of the RMF-35 zoned properties in historic districts are single story small cottages
and/or single or two story duplexes,courtyard complexes,and/or triplex homes located on smaller lots.By
changing the stepback trigger from 35'feet to 30',you introduce the potential of 50'tall walls being built with
relatively minimal setbacks next to much smaller scaled homes located on RMF-35 zoned parcels.This defeats
the whole purpose of FB-UN2,which is intended to provide transitional scale,and limits its applicability as an
infill zone throughout our City.I anticipate FAR more community concern if FB-UN2 is proposed for use in
Central City and East Central without keeping the 35'adjacent parcel height stepback trigger.Moreover,
reducing the stepback trigger as currently proposed undermines the prior logic supporting the rezones several
recent large parcel rezones in Central City,and fundamentally changes the arguments that were used to sell
the rezones to the neighborhoods and involved stakeholders.I'm happy to fill you in on some of the
background relating to history of the triggers for stepbacks for FB-UN2(including the citizen driven proposal to
amend the zone from its original language-changes which are being undermined with the current proposal),
and why throughout D4 and elsewhere in the City it is important that these stepbacks continue to be triggered
when FB-UN2 is used adjacent to zones with a 35'maximum height rather than the proposed change to 30'.
Once again,this is a small component of the downtown heights ordinance change,but a very critical one.
Thank you,Jack Davis
6/6/2023 14:33 Anonymous Constituent Yes in My Back Yard federal funding Hello Salt Lake City Council,Crossroads Urban Center hopes you are aware of the current Yes in MY Back Yard
HUD program.In 2023 there is$81 million in federal funds available through HUD to asset with the new five
year city housing plan and the Thriving in Place effort.It is not clear to us if this funding has been made
available officially.If not it certainly will be soon.We strongly encourage you to ask the SLC housing staff to
status of the program and for them to confer with you about applying for funding.Federal Yes in My Backyard
funding would give major boast to the city efforts to protect,preserve and promote truly affordable housing
for and with our lowest and lower income residents.Crossroads would gladly help with pursuit of the same.
Thank you for all you do.Tim Funk
6/6/202319:33 Emily Carlson Waste and recycling increases We bought our Salt Lake home six and a half years ago and it's depressing how much our bills have increased in
that short amount of time,on all fronts(property taxes,gas,water,etc.).I understand that paying taxes is a
way for society to build a better community,but at this point it feels like you are strapping us with unneccesary
increases that very much impact our budgets and overall livelihood.We are not wealthy,and these drops in
the bucket of increases make a real impact to us over time.Please be more compassionate toward the
common man and our financial situations.I strongly oppose the waste and recycling increases and wish I could
say I feel my voice will be heard but my confidence in that is very low.Thank you.
6/6/2023 19:42 Anonymous Constituent Budget G13-G24 The—7%increase in police funding is wasteful and aligns our city with the right wing shift we are seeing
nationally.Please direct this funding towards things that actually help our community like public housing,free
transmit,and rehabilitation opportunites.Our PD specifically is unproffesional and dangerous.The community
is starting to recognize this!Please represent us and help defund the massively bluated,overfunded,cops!
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6/6/2023 20:03 Jack Ellefsen Storm Sewer Grade/Walks/Curb+Guitar+ Intersection 700 No and Riverside Dr.Storm sewer grade problem has been postponed for many decades,
Pavement causing delayed completion of approximately 206 feet of riverside drive walks,curb+gutters and asphalt
paving.This unfinished,busy city street results in school children from the elementary school across the street
during wet weather walking in this busy street to avoid the standing waterand mud along the sides of the
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Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 (t) 800.bb9.866g
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June 1, 2023
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Council Members
Dear Mayor Mendenhall and Salt Lake City Council Members,
We write to submit comments about the Mayor's Recommended Budget, Fiscal Year 2023-24. We will
also be attending the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday,June 6, 2023, with similar or additional
comments to make regarding the budget.
We write as representatives of Sweet Candy Company located at 3780 West Directors Row. Sweet Candy
was incorporated in Utah in May 1900 and has been in Salt Lake City for the past 123 years. The
company has weathered two world pandemics, multiple recessions,two World Wars, supply chain
disruptions, labor shortages and countless other destabilizing economic events.
For the past 5 years, one of the biggest destabilizers for our economic health has been the rate increases
we have incurred to treat our wastewater at Salt Lake City Public Utilities. Due to the compounded
annual increases of at least 18%a year, our wastewater bill has increased from an average of$13,500 a
month to$75,000 a month. Within the next two years, if we have annual rate increases of 15%as
projected,the compounded effect of our monthly bill for sewer alone will be over$100,000 a month. A
utility that once cost us$162,000 annually will soon be over$1 million a year.
We realize that we have wastewater that is tricky to treat and requires extra processing. We recognize
that the composition of our wastewater keeps us in the highest BOD level for treatment. We fully
acknowledge that we must pay our fair share to support the utility as it manages our waste flow.
However, we are concerned that our rates don't go solely to treating our water, but rather, we are
subsidizing the massive growth that the Salt Lake valley is experiencing.
After reviewing the budget,we see that the Public Utilities Enterprise Funds portion of the proposed
budget is $508,778,032, which is 27.8%of the overall budget.The Mayor's 2023-24 Budget is asking for a
23.15% increase over last year's budget.The Airport Enterprise Fund and the Public Utilities Enterprise
Funds are requesting similar budget amounts, but the revenue sources for the Public Utility aren't as
robust as they are for the Airport Enterprise Fund.As stated in the budget, "in an effort to maintain the
growth the City has seen recently and to meet regulatory requirements and other needs,the City will
institute a rate increase at Public Utilities and Refuse." It certainly appears that through our very high
rate increases we are loaning the City money to fund the infrastructure of tomorrow, with no payback on
our investment. With limited Sewer Utility users, and even fewer BOD Class 7 customers,the lion share
of the rate increases are being shouldered by a few existing sewer users.
In the Council Staff Report to City Council Members from Sam Owen, Policy Analyst, dated April 18,
2023,the Sewer Utility section states as follows: "The wastewater reclamation facility is now anticipated
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to cost about$910 million when it's complete circa 2026.This is a major capital focus in this fund, along
with sewer line replacement and other infrastructure related to conveyance." From the budget book:
'SLCDPU is expanding capacity of the sewer collection system, in large part to meet growth requirements
related to the new State Correctional Facility,the Airport expansion, and new development occurring in
the Northwest Quadrant of Salt Lake City."' Missing in the Budget and Staff Reports are ways in which the
State, private developers and other entities are helping to finance the infrastructure needed for their
growth. Perhaps it is there but is not evident.
• How much did the State of Utah pay for the new Wastewater Treatment facility to service the
increased demand of the new state prison?
• How much did the Airport Enterprise Fund pay to the utility to support the new airport?
• How much will future developers pay for hook-up fees in the NW Quadrant to connect to the
utility?
• What other sources of revenue are available to SLCDPU to fund the necessary infrastructure,
other than rate increases that are detrimental to the success of its residents and businesses?
• What other mechanisms, like impact fees, are available to charge future users of the utility their
portion to "buy" into the system?
• Conversely, when the massive capital expenditures of building a new system are over,will rates
decrease and return to more sustainable, pre-capital investment level?
Missing from this budget is a clear picture of revenue sources that support growth, aside from the
continuation of unsustainable rate increases. In the Mayor's Recommended Budget, under the Sewer
Utility(FC52) Revenue and Other Sources table, revenue is defined as "Charges for Services" at$76M
and "Other Revenue" at$213.5M.The "Other Revenue" category includes "fines, interest income,
survey permits and miscellaneous revenue." When those are summed from line items in the budget,that
amounts to $1,203,948, leaving a shortfall of$212,350,230 in the "Other revenue" category. Is the
$212,350,230 an amount that will be covered by the issuance of more bonds?
• In terms of"Other Revenue" sources,what are these sources exactly, and can these be tapped at
a greater level to keep the rate increases down, or flat?
Thank you for reviewing these comments and for any explanations you may have to share with us
regarding the questions raised here.The challenges of a growing community are real. We all have
experienced the joys of becoming a larger city, coupled with the pains that come with it. However,we
must raise our opposition when considering rate increases as a major revenue source for the incredibly
large Salt Lake City Public Utilities budget (driven by capital expenditures). Rate increases of this
magnitude threaten the viability of the residents and commercial entities that have made Salt Lake City
the wonderful city it is today. When you vote for the Mayor's Recommended Budget, and subsequently
the Consolidated Fee Schedule, please realize that there are real implications to your vote.The livelihood
of several businesses is deeply impacted by this vote.
Sincerely,
Rachel Sweet Geoffrey Dziuda
VP Corporate Affairs VP Operations
rachels@sweetcandy.com geoffd@sweetcandy.com
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