HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/2025 - Limited Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes &
Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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Ordinances: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances
approving the final rate of tax levy, for all City funds including the Library Fund, in an
amount greater than the Certified Tax Rate, upon all real and personal property within
Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and adopting the final budget,
including the Library Budget, for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Summary:
Jennifer Bruno provided a brief introduction and explained that the public hearing was
required by law due to the proposed property tax revenue for the city.
Council Member Puy clarified that Salt Lake County assessed property values and
calculated tax rates, and reminded property owners that they could request a tax
evaluation from the County, which would then determine if an adjustment was
warranted.
Council Member Petro clarified that the City must adhere to state-mandated tax rates and
encouraged community members concerned about tax increases to participate in State
Legislative Sessions, which set tax rates for all local governments in Utah.
Public Comments:
Alicia Scotter expressed concern about the differences in property tax rates between
newly purchased and long-established homes, noting that tax-exempt properties increase
the share of taxes paid by other Salt Lake residents.
Dean Mellott expressed concern about ongoing property tax increases and requested
lower taxes and city spending, stating that new initiatives and capital improvements
should be limited if they result in higher taxes.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 52 of 2025, establishing the final
rate of tax levy, including the final levy for the Library Fund, upon all real
and personal property within Salt Lake City, made taxable by law for fiscal
year 2025-2026, and ratify the budget as adopted by the Council in June .
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D.COMMENTS:
NONE.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
G.CONSENT:
NONE.
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Minutes Approved: October 7, 2025
_______________________________
City Council Chair – Chris Wharton
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City
Council Formal meeting held Tuesday, August 19, 2025 and is not intended to serve as a full
transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-
4-203.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Chris Wharton (Oct 10, 2025 12:00:01 MDT)
8-19-2025 Truth in Taxation
Final Audit Report 2025-10-10
Created:2025-10-09
By:Caitlin Carlino (caitlin.carlino@slc.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAunzB-sm840B4QjdCEyK0Xi1-cesBtS6i
"8-19-2025 Truth in Taxation" History
Document created by Caitlin Carlino (caitlin.carlino@slc.gov)
2025-10-09 - 7:00:44 PM GMT
Document emailed to Chris Wharton (chris.wharton@slc.gov) for signature
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2025-10-10 - 6:01:30 AM GMT
Document e-signed by Chris Wharton (chris.wharton@slc.gov)
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2025-10-10 - 6:00:03 PM GMT
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Signature Date: 2025-10-10 - 9:25:34 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
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