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AGENDA
WORK SESSION
May 5, 2026 Tuesday 2:30 PM
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Council Work Room
451 South State Street Room 326
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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2:30 PM Work Session
Or immediately following the 2:00 PM
Limited Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting
7:00 pm Formal Meeting
Room 315
(See separate agenda)
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Alejandro Puy, Chair
District 2
Erika Carlsen, Vice Chair
District 5
Victoria Petro
District 1
Chris Wharton
District 3
Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4
Dan Dugan
District 6
Sarah Young
District 7
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items scheduled on
the Work Session may be moved and / or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting based on circumstance or availability of
speakers.
The Website addresses listed on the agenda may not be available after the Council votes on the item. Not all agenda items will have a
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Welcome and public meeting rules
Note: Dates not identified in the project timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start
times and durations are approximate and are subject to change.
Work Session Items
1.Ordinance: Lost and Mislaid Property at Airports Text
Amendment ~ 2:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend portions of Salt
Lake City Code pertaining to lost and mislaid property at airports. The proposal is
necessary to comply with Senate Bill 172, passed in the 2026 general session of the Utah
Legislature, and to codify the process by which the Salt Lake City Department of Airport
disposes of lost or mislaid property left at the international airport. Chapter 2.10 and
Section 16.10. would be impacted.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2.Ordinance: Indefinite Alleyway Closure in Jefferson Park ~ 2:50 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would indefinitely close a 16-foot
by 275-foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15-foot by 100-foot east/west
alleyway Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision within Jefferson Park, pursuant to
Utah Code §72-5-105. The proposal would consolidate all parcels that make up Jefferson
Park into a single parcel to facilitate park improvements that are being funded by the
Parks, Trails, and Open Space General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) and Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) funding. If the closure is approved, the alleyways will
continue to be part of Jefferson Park. There are no properties that rely on these alleyways
for access. The alley portion used by residents on 200 West and Goltz Avenue to access
their properties will not be affected by the proposed closure.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
3.Tentative Break ~ 3:05 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
4.Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Metropolitan Water District ~ 3:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed budget for the Metropolitan Water
District for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Council does not formally decide on this budget but
accepts public input. The Council appoints a majority of the District's Board of Trustees,
which has the ultimate authority to approve the budget.
For more information visit https://link.slc.gov/slcfy27.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
5.Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget: Department of Public
Utilities ~ 3:55 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will be briefed about the Mayor’s recommended budget for the Department
of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
For more information visit https://link.slc.gov/slcfy27.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
6.Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City –
Deborah Chiquito ~ 4:40 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Deborah Chiquito, resident of Salt Lake County, prior to
considering appointment to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending
May 5, 2030.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7.Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City –
Turner Bitton ~ 4:45 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Turner Bitton, resident of District 2, prior to considering
appointment to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending May 5, 2030.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Standing Items
8.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
9.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 scheduling items.
10.Tentative Closed Meeting -
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The Council will consider a motion to enter into closed meeting. A closed meeting described
under Utah Code Annotated (UCA) Section §52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes
including, but not limited to discussing:
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.
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.
KEITH REYNOLDS
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.
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM:Nick Tarbet, Policy Analyst
DATE:May 5, 2026
RE:Airport Lost and Found Ordinance
View the Administration’s Transmittal
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Salt Lake City Council will consider an ordinance that would amend portions of Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to lost and mislaid property at airports. The recommended changes are necessary to comply
with Senate Bill 172, passed in the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, and to codify the process
by which the Salt Lake City Department of Airport disposes of lost or mislaid property left at the
international airport.
State code requires law enforcement officers who come into possession of lost or mislaid property to handle
such property as evidence to be managed by the applicable law enforcement agency. That has caused Salt
Lake City Police Department officers assigned to the Airport Division to be reluctant to handle any lost
property. The new legislation separates airport lost and found efforts from law enforcement efforts and
allows law enforcement officers assigned to commercial airports to handle lost items in the process of
transmitting that property to airport operations staff.
Additionally, the draft ordinance codifies the procedures and process by which the Airport will dispose of
lost and unclaimed property. The Key Elements section below outlines the proposed changes.
The transmittal letter notes Senate Bill 172 will become law on May 6, 2026.
A public hearing is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
POLICY QUESTIONS
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The ordinance recommends that any proceeds, from the sale of lost property or money not
claimed, be applied to the Airport Department fund, after it has gone through the proposed
process. Does the Council support this recommendation?
KEY ELEMENTS
The draft ordinance makes the following key changes:
Changes to Responsibility of Law Enforcement
o The new ordinance establishes the Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) as a
legitimate entity for handling lost and found operations.
o Allows law enforcement officers assigned to commercial airports to handle lost items in the
process of transmitting that property to airport operations staff.
Process for Storing Unclaimed Property
o Staff must maintain inventory of all items received
o Staff must make a reasonable attempt to locate owners
This includes posting lost and found information on the airport website
o Airport may charge for storing and shipping when lost property is claimed
o Shortens the time from when the property is identified as lost to when it may be disposed of
from three months to thirty days.
What Happens to Unclaimed Property
o If property is unclaimed after 30 days, and after a public notice period, the airport may
dispose of the propety in the following ways:
Sell items of value at public auction or through third-party sellers, with proceeds
going to the airport's enterprise fund.
Donate items of minimal value to charitable organizations.
Destroy items that are unsuitable for sale or donation, such as medications,
unsanitary items, or personal papers.
Deposit money directly into the Airport's enterprise fund
Items Excluded from the Lost and Found Process
o Property that contains or is a firearm or other dangerous weapon
o Property or contraband seized by law enforcement as part of a criminal investigation or
proceeding
o Hazardous waste materials
o Property that is unsanitary or otherwise a threat to the health and safety of Department
personnel or others
o An abandoned vehicle
o Property lost, left behind, or abandoned on a commercial aircraft
airlines have their own process
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. ______ of 2026 2
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(An ordinance amending portions of Chapter 2.10 and Section 16.10.010 and enacting Section 4
16.10.230 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to lost and mislaid property at airports.) 5
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WHEREAS, the lost and found desk at the Salt Lake City International Airport is the 7
state’s busiest lost and found property operation; and 8
WHEREAS, until the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, Utah statutes only 9
specifically addressed lost and mislaid property being handled by law enforcement agencies, 10
overlooking common practices of many entities throughout the state; and 11
WHEREAS, until the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, state law required 12
any lost or mislaid property that comes into the possession of a law enforcement officer to be 13
managed only by the law enforcement agency with applicable jurisdiction; and 14
WHEREAS, as a result of the Utah Legislature adopting SB172 (2026), certain 15
commercial airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, are expressly authorized 16
to manage a lost and found operation, and law enforcement officers on duty at the international 17
airport may now turn lost and mislaid property over to the Department of Airports lost and found 18
operation instead of to the Salt Lake City Police Department; and 19
WHEREAS, SB172 (2026) requires that the legislative body of an applicable commercial 20
airport establish policies for the disposition of lost and mislaid property consistent with Utah 21
Code Section 72-10-216; and 22
WHEREAS, SB232 (2026) requires municipalities to consider the impacts of proposed 23
ordinances on family health, stability, and formation prior to adopting each ordinance; and 24
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that adopting this ordinance will present no 25
negative impacts on families whatsoever; and 26
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WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the Salt Lake City Council has 27
determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. 28
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah that: 29
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 2.10.100. That Section 30
2.10.100 of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Police Department: 31
Disposition of Lost, Mislaid and Unclaimed Property: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is 32
amended to read as follows: 33
2.10.100: DEFINITIONS: 34
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LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY: 36
A. “Lost or mislaid property” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Utah Code 37
Section 77-11d-101 or its successor provision. Any property that comes into the 38
possession of a Salt Lake City employee in their capacity of a peace officer or a Salt Lake 39
City law enforcement agency: 40
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1. That is not claimed by anyone who is identified as the owner of the property; or 42
2. For which no owner or interest holder can be found after a reasonable and diligent 43
search; 44
45
B. “Lost or mislaid property” Includes any property received by Salt Lake City employees 46
in their capacity as a peace officer or law enforcement agency from a person claiming to 47
have found the property; and 48
C. Does does not include property seized by Salt Lake City employees in their capacity as a 49
peace officer or law enforcement agency pursuant to title 24, forfeiture and disposition of 50
property act, Utah state code.any property regulated and defined in Title 16 of this code 51
as “lost or mislaid property”. 52
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PROPERTY HELD AS EVIDENCE: Any property received in evidence by a court 54
submitted by a city agency. 55
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PUBLIC INTEREST USE: Use by a governmental agency as approved by the city council as 57
provided in section 2.10.150 of this chapter; or use by a bona fide charity registered with the 58
state of Utah as approved by the city council. 59
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UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Tangible and intangible property that comes into possession of 61
Salt Lake City employees through circumstances not involving criminal procedures in which 62
the owner is either unknown or unavailable to take possession of property. 63
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 16.10.010. That Section 65
16.10.010 of the Salt Lake City Code (Airports: Definitions and General Regulations: 66
Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: 67
16.10.010: DEFINITIONS: 68
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this title, shall be defined as provided in 69
this title unless a different meaning is specifically or more particularly described. 70
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ADVANCED AIRCRAFT MOBILITY SYSTEM: A system that transports individuals and 72
property using piloted and unpiloted aircraft, including electric aircraft and electric vertical 73
takeoff and landing aircraft, in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, and includes each 74
component of such system. 75
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AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY: Any activity or service that makes possible, facilitates, is 77
related to, assists in, or is required for the operation of aircraft or another aeronautical 78
activity that contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations. The following 79
activities, without limitation, that are commonly conducted on airports are considered 80
aeronautical activities within this definition: aircraft charter, pilot training, aircraft rental, 81
sightseeing aerial photography, aerial spraying and agricultural aviation services, aerial 82
advertising, aerial surveying, air carrier operations (passenger and air cargo), aircraft sales 83
and service, sale of aviation fuel and oil, aircraft maintenance, sale of aircraft parts, and any 84
other activity which, in the sole judgement of the Department of Airports, because of its 85
direct relationship to the operation of aircraft or the Airport System, can be appropriately 86
regarded as an aeronautical activity. 87
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AIRCRAFT: A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. See 14 CFR § 89
1.1. 90
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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: An aircraft arrival at or departure from the Airport System, 92
with or without FAA airport traffic control service. 93
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AIRCRAFT PARKING AREA: The area or areas of the Airport System set aside and 95
designated for the parking of aircraft. 96
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AIRPORT SYSTEM: All property owned and operated by the City and controlled through its 98
Department of Airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, and any regional 99
or reliever airport owned by the City as applicable, as the property now exists or as may 100
hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant facilities, and includes 101
all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans. 102
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AIR OPERATIONS AREA (AOA): Any area of the Airport System used or intended to be 104
used for the landing, takeoff, or surface maneuvering of aircraft, including all movement 105
areas, runways, taxiways, and apron areas where aircraft are parked, services, refueled, 106
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loaded with cargo, or accessed by passengers, including the areas surrounding hangars, 107
navigation equipment and communication facilities. 108
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BUSINESS: A voluntary association formed and organized to carry on a business in the legal 110
name of the association, including, without limitation, a corporation, limited liability 111
company, partnership, or sole proprietorship. 112
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CITY: Means and has reference to Salt Lake City Corporation, a municipal corporation of 114
the state of Utah. 115
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CITY COUNCIL: The municipal legislative body of Salt Lake City as is more thoroughly 117
described in Chapter 2.06 of this code. 118
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COMMERCIAL: That which promotes or makes possible earnings, income, revenue, 120
compensation, profits, exchanges (including change of services), trading, buying, hiring, or 121
selling of commodities, goods, services, or tangible or intangible property of any kind, 122
whether such objectives are accomplished or not. 123
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DEPARTMENT: The Salt Lake City Department of Airports. 125
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DIRECTOR: The duly appointed and qualified department head of the "Department of 127
Airports," selected and appointed by the Mayor with the recommendation of the Airport 128
Advisory Board and with the advice and consent of the City Council, or designee. 129
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FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration. 131
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FAR: The federal aviation regulations. 133
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS: Any business operating any ground 135
transportation vehicle. 136
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle used for the transportation 138
of persons using Salt Lake City streets for commercial purposes, regardless of whether a fee 139
or fare is collected. 140
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INTEREST HOLDER: For purposes of Section 16.10.230 and the definitions in this section, 142
“interest holder” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 77-11a-143
101 or its successor provision. 144
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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: The Salt Lake City International Airport, as the property 146
now exists or as may hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant 147
facilities, and includes all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans. 148
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LANDING AREA: The runways, taxiways, intermediate turnoffs, any area of land utilized 150
for an advanced air mobility system, and adjoining areas of the Airport System. 151
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LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY: 153
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A. For purposes of Section 16.10.230, “lost or mislaid property” means personal property 155
that comes into the possession of the Department at the International Airport by a 156
Department employee or a law enforcement officer on duty at the International Airport: 157
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1. that is not claimed by the identified owner of the property before the Department 159
receives the property; or 160
2. for which no owner or interest holder claims the property after the Department has 161
given reasonable opportunity for the owner or interest holder to claim the property. 162
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B. Lost or mislaid property includes money. 164
C. Lost or mislaid property does not include: 165
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1. property that contains or is a firearm or other dangerous weapon; 167
2. property or contraband seized by law enforcement as part of a criminal investigation 168
or proceeding; 169
3. hazardous waste materials; 170
4. property that is unsanitary or otherwise a threat to the health and safety of Department 171
personnel or others; 172
5. an abandoned vehicle; or 173
6. property lost, left behind, or abandoned on a commercial aircraft. 174
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MAYOR: The duly elected or appointed and qualified chief executive and administrative 177
officer of Salt Lake City, or his/her authorized representative. 178
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MINIMUM STANDARDS: The standards, directives, policies, and procedures for 180
Commercial Aeronautical Activities applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority 181
of this title. 182
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MONEY: For purposes of Section 16.10.230, “money” has the same meaning as defined in 184
Utah Code Section 72-10-216 or its successor provision and does not include any digital 185
assets as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 7-29-101 or its successor provision. 186
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MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle propelled by an internal combustion or electric motor. 188
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ON-AIRPORT RENTAL CAR OPERATOR: An Operator occupying a rental car concession 190
on the premises of the Airport System. 191
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OPERATOR: Persons engaged in commercial or aeronautical activities within the Airport 193
System. 194
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OWNER: For purposes of Section 16.10.230 and definitions specifically applicable to that 196
section, “owner” has the same meaning as defined in Utah Code Section 72-10-216. 197
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PERSON: Means and includes a natural person, organization, corporation, partnership, 199
company, entity, firm, association or corporation, including any representative thereof. 200
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RAMP: A paved area of the airport normally used for the parking and taxiing of aircraft. 202
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RULES AND REGULATIONS: The standards, directives, policies and procedures 204
applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority of this title. 205
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VEHICLE: A device in, upon or by which any Person or property is or may be propelled, 207
moved, transported, hauled, or drawn upon any roadway within the Airport System. 208
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SECTION 3. Adopting Salt Lake City Code Section 16.10.230. That Section 16.10.230 211
of the Salt Lake City Code (Airports: Definitions and General Regulations: Lost or Mislaid 212
Property at Salt Lake City International Airport) shall be, and hereby is adopted and shall read as 213
follows: 214
16.10.230: LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY AT THE SALT LAKE CITY 215
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 216
A. Authority: The Department may receive and dispose of lost or mislaid property in 217
accordance with Utah Code Section 72-10-216. 218
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B. Receipt and Inventory: The Department may accept lost or mislaid property presented to 220
it by any person and shall maintain an inventory of all lost or mislaid property received. 221
The Department shall likewise keep records of lost or mislaid property returned to its 222
owner pursuant to Subsection C and of all lost or mislaid property disposed of pursuant to 223
Subsection D. 224
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C. Attempt to Locate Owner and Costs: 226
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1. The Department shall make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of all lost or 228
mislaid property it receives. Such efforts may include posting information about lost 229
or mislaid property received on International Airport’s website. 230
2. The Department may charge the property’s owner a reasonable amount for the storage 231
of lost or mislaid property and for any shipping costs incurred to return the property 232
to its owner. The Department may require such storage and shipping costs to be paid 233
by the owner prior to releasing or shipping the property. 234
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D. Disposition of Lost or Mislaid Property: If the Department’s reasonable efforts to locate 236
and notify an owner of lost or mislaid property are unsuccessful or the owner has been 237
located and notified but fails to claim the property in the time specified below, the 238
Department may dispose of the lost or mislaid property in accordance with the provisions 239
of this section. 240
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1. If the owner of any lost or mislaid property cannot be determined or directly notified 242
within thirty days of the Department’s receipt of the property, or if the owner of the 243
property is determined and notified but fails to appear and claim the property after 244
thirty days of the owner being notified of the Department’s receipt of the property, 245
the Department shall: 246
a. publish notice of the intent to dispose of the unclaimed property on Utah’s Public 247
Legal Notice Website; and 248
b. post a similar notice on the International Airport’s website. 249
2. The notice described in Subsection D.1 shall: 250
a. give a general description of the item or items; and 251
b. the date of intended disposition. 252
3. The Department may not dispose of the lost or mislaid property until at least eight 253
days after the date of publication and posting. 254
4. If no claim is made for the lost or mislaid property within nine days of publication 255
and posting, the Department may: 256
a. sell the property at public auction or cause the property to be sold through a third-257
party seller and apply the proceeds to the Department’s enterprise fund; 258
b. donate property with minimal value in accordance with adopted city policies; 259
c. destroy the property if it is unfit for sale or donation; or 260
d. in the case of money, apply the amount to the Department’s enterprise fund. 261
5. Money. 262
a. If the lost or mislaid property is money, a person claiming to be its owner may 263
only recover the money if they can identify the general location where the money 264
was likely lost or mislaid, the circumstances under which they believe the money 265
was separated from their possession, and the amount of money lost or mislaid or 266
can otherwise prove ownership. 267
b. If lost or mislaid property to be disposed of contains any money, the money may 268
be separated from other items, including a wallet, purse, money clip, backpack, 269
luggage, package, or other enclosure for purposes of disposition. 270
6. No government employee may claim or receive lost or mislaid property found in the 271
course and scope of their employment at the airport where they find the lost or 272
mislaid property unless the employee is the owner who lost or mislaid the property. 273
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SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 277
first publication. 278
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 2026. 280
______________________________ 281
CHAIRPERSON 282
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 283
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______________________________ 285
CITY RECORDER 286
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Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 288
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Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 291
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______________________________ 293
MAYOR 294
______________________________ 295
CITY RECORDER 296
(SEAL) 297
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Bill No. ________ of 2026. 299
Published: ______________. 300
2026.3.31.Airport.LostAndFound.Legis 301
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
04/09/2026
Date Sent to Council:
04/14/2026
From:
Department *
Airport
Employee Name:
Christensen, Brett
E-mail
Brett.Christensen@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
04/09/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
04/14/2026
Subject:
Lost and Found Ordinance 2026
Additional Staff Contact:
Bill.Wyatt@slc.govTreber.Andersen@slc.govMega.DePaulis@slc.govPaul.Nielson@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Adopt the ordinance
Background/Discussion
See first attachment for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Provide your perspective on the value of recommending a public hearing
This is an issue for Council to determine.
Public Process
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ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
______________________________ Date Received:
Jill Love, Chief Administrative Officer
Date Sent to Council:
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: April 09 2026
Alejandro Puy, Chair
FROM: Bill Wyatt, Executive Director, Department of Airports
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending lost and found provisions
STAFF CONTACTS: Treber Andersen, Director of Operations Division
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt proposed amendments
BUDGET IMPACT: No impact
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
I. Background:
The Salt Lake City Department of Airport (SLCDA) undoubtedly runs the busiest lost and found
operation in the state at the Salt Lake City International Airport, regularly receiving several hundred
items each week. Salt Lake City Code provisions regarding handling and disposing of lost and found
items have been constrained by antiquated state code provisions that have only recognized law
enforcement agencies to receive and manage “lost or mislaid property”. One concern that has been
raised in recent years is the fact that the state code provisions required any law enforcement officer
who comes into possession of lost or mislaid property to handle such property as evidence to be
managed by the applicable law enforcement agency. That has caused Salt Lake City Police
Department (SLCPD) officers assigned to the Airport Division to be reluctant to handle any lost
property.
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports began working with the Office of the Salt Lake City
Attorney and its Legislative Affairs Division as well as the SLCDA contracted lobby team in 2025 to
introduce legislation in the 2026 Utah Legislature general session to statutorily acknowledge the
legitimacy of airport lost and found operations for those airports who are required by federal
regulations to maintain a law enforcement presence. To that end, SLCDA and its assigned legal
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
counsel worked with Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Cedar City representatives on relevant draft
legislation.
These efforts culminated in SB172 (2026) sponsored by Senator Wayne Harper, who chairs the
Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee. That legislation
separates airport lost and found efforts from law enforcement efforts and allows law enforcement
officers assigned to commercial airports to handle lost items in the process of transmitting that
property to airport operations staff. Significantly, SB172 shortens the time from receipt to
disposition to thirty days from the three months provided for in the criminal code. This will help
mitigate property storage concerns if SLCDA were required to hold property for the period required
by the criminal code. Additionally, having disposition processes recognized by state law will
eliminate concerns that could arise after the fact.
The bill easily passed both houses and was signed by Governor Cox on March 18, 2026. The bill will
become law on May 6, 2026.
II. Public Involvement:
These proposed amendments are very technical in nature and do not warrant broad public input.
While legislators asked several questions about the proposed legislation in both Senate and House
committee hearings, there were no public comments on SB172 in either of those committee
hearings.
III. Key Provisions of the Proposed Ordinance:
• Modifies the definition of “lost or mislaid property” in Section 2.10.100 to be consistent
with corresponding provisions in Utah Code Chapter 77-11d, including new text regarding
lost or mislaid property at certain commercial airports (per SB172);
• Adds new definitions in Title 16 pertaining to lost and found operations at the Salt Lake City
International Airport; and
• Adopts a new Section 16.10.230 to govern the receipt and disposition of lost or mislaid
property at the international airport.
IV. Specific Amendments:
A. Section 2.10.100 (Definitions, SLCPD Disposition of Lost, Mislaid, and
Unclaimed Property).
Chapter 2.10 of the SLC Code regulates the handling of lost or mislaid property by SLCPD
as authorized by Utah Code Chapter 77-11d. The ordinance proposes to modify the
definition of “lost or mislaid property” to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 77-
11d, especially in light of SB172, and establishes that lost or mislaid property in Chapter 2.10
is regulated differently than lost or mislaid property governed by Title 16. Doing so will
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
allow the definition to remain consistent with state law, distinguish from lost or mislaid
property at the international airport, and will omit a citation to Title 24 of the Utah that no
longer exists.
B. Section 16.10.010 (Definitions, Airports).
The ordinance proposes additions to the definitions section of Title 16 (Airports) specifically
pertaining to SLCDA handling and disposition of lost or mislaid property. Those proposed
definitions are the same in substance as the definitions included in SB172, but because some
of those terms are used commonly, the verbiage of the proposed definitions limits their
applicability to a new Section 16.10.230. The most critical definition is for Lost or Mislaid
Property, which excludes property regulated by other code provisions (firearms, abandoned
vehicles, contraband, etc.), unsanitary items, hazardous waste, and items left on aircraft since
the airlines are responsible to manage their own lost and found operations.
C. Section 16.10.230 (New Section Pertaining to Lost or Mislaid Property at SLC
International).
New Section 16.10.230 is the heart of the proposed ordinance. This section establishes
specific regulations and processes for the receipt, handling, documentation, and disposition
of property that is lost or mislaid at the SLC International Airport. This section requires
SLCDA to keep records of all lost or mislaid property it receives, and to make reasonable
efforts to locate the owners of the items it receives. It authorizes SLCDA to charge
reasonable costs for shipping items to owners of the items who have claimed them and for
storing items, though it has not been SLCDA’s practice to charge for stored items. Finally,
the ordinance establishes procedures and methods of disposing of lost property including,
selling items of greater value, donating items of minimal value per adopted city policies,
depositing any found money into the SLCDA enterprise fund, and destroying any items that
are unsuitable for sale or donation. Items that may be unsuitable for sale or donation could
include such things as medication, a lone article of footwear, items for which staff cannot
discern an intended use, items of minimal value that are unlikely to be useful to a charitable
organization, personal papers, and the plethora of unusual items on the department’s lost
and found website under the miscellaneous category.
V. Conclusion:
Adopting the attached proposed ordinance is necessary to comply with SB172 (2026) and to
eliminate any uncertainty as to whether SLCDA properly disposes of the volumes of lost or mislaid
property left at the international airport.
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft legislative version of proposed lost and found ordinance.
Attachment B: Draft clean version of proposed lost and found ordinance.
Attachment C: SB172 (2016) for reference.
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. ______ of 2026 2
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(An ordinance amending portions of Chapter 2.10 and Section 16.10.010 and enacting Section 4
16.10.230 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to lost and mislaid property at airports.) 5
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WHEREAS, the lost and found desk at the Salt Lake City International Airport is the 7
state’s busiest lost and found property operation; and 8
WHEREAS, until the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, Utah statutes only 9
specifically addressed lost and mislaid property being handled by law enforcement agencies, 10
overlooking common practices of many entities throughout the state; and 11
WHEREAS, until the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, state law required 12
any lost or mislaid property that comes into the possession of a law enforcement officer to be 13
managed only by the law enforcement agency with applicable jurisdiction; and 14
WHEREAS, as a result of the Utah Legislature adopting SB172 (2026), certain 15
commercial airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, are expressly authorized 16
to manage a lost and found operation, and law enforcement officers on duty at the international 17
airport may now turn lost and mislaid property over to the Department of Airports lost and found 18
operation instead of to the Salt Lake City Police Department; and 19
WHEREAS, SB172 (2026) requires that the legislative body of an applicable commercial 20
airport establish policies for the disposition of lost and mislaid property consistent with Utah 21
Code Section 72-10-216; and 22
WHEREAS, SB232 (2026) requires municipalities to consider the impacts of proposed 23
ordinances on family health, stability, and formation prior to adopting each ordinance; and 24
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that adopting this ordinance will present no 25
negative impacts on families whatsoever; and 26
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WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the Salt Lake City Council has 27
determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. 28
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah that: 29
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 2.10.100. That Section 30
2.10.100 of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Police Department: 31
Disposition of Lost, Mislaid and Unclaimed Property: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is 32
amended to read as follows: 33
2.10.100: DEFINITIONS: 34
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LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY: A. “Lost or mislaid property” has the same 36
meaning as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 77-11d-101 or its successor 37
provision. 38
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B. “Lost or mislaid property” does not include any property regulated and defined in Title 40
16 of this code as “lost or mislaid property”. 41
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PROPERTY HELD AS EVIDENCE: Any property received in evidence by a court 43
submitted by a city agency. 44
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PUBLIC INTEREST USE: Use by a governmental agency as approved by the city council as 46
provided in section 2.10.150 of this chapter; or use by a bona fide charity registered with the 47
state of Utah as approved by the city council. 48
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UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Tangible and intangible property that comes into possession of 50
Salt Lake City employees through circumstances not involving criminal procedures in which 51
the owner is either unknown or unavailable to take possession of property. 52
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SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 16.10.010. That Section 54
16.10.010 of the Salt Lake City Code (Airports: Definitions and General Regulations: 55
Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows: 56
16.10.010: DEFINITIONS: 57
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this title, shall be defined as provided in 58
this title unless a different meaning is specifically or more particularly described. 59
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ADVANCED AIRCRAFT MOBILITY SYSTEM: A system that transports individuals and 61
property using piloted and unpiloted aircraft, including electric aircraft and electric vertical 62
takeoff and landing aircraft, in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, and includes each 63
component of such system. 64
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AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY: Any activity or service that makes possible, facilitates, is 66
related to, assists in, or is required for the operation of aircraft or another aeronautical 67
activity that contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations. The following 68
activities, without limitation, that are commonly conducted on airports are considered 69
aeronautical activities within this definition: aircraft charter, pilot training, aircraft rental, 70
sightseeing aerial photography, aerial spraying and agricultural aviation services, aerial 71
advertising, aerial surveying, air carrier operations (passenger and air cargo), aircraft sales 72
and service, sale of aviation fuel and oil, aircraft maintenance, sale of aircraft parts, and any 73
other activity which, in the sole judgement of the Department of Airports, because of its 74
direct relationship to the operation of aircraft or the Airport System, can be appropriately 75
regarded as an aeronautical activity. 76
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AIRCRAFT: A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. See 14 CFR § 78
1.1. 79
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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: An aircraft arrival at or departure from the Airport System, 81
with or without FAA airport traffic control service. 82
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AIRCRAFT PARKING AREA: The area or areas of the Airport System set aside and 84
designated for the parking of aircraft. 85
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AIRPORT SYSTEM: All property owned and operated by the City and controlled through its 87
Department of Airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, and any regional 88
or reliever airport owned by the City as applicable, as the property now exists or as may 89
hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant facilities, and includes 90
all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans. 91
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AIR OPERATIONS AREA (AOA): Any area of the Airport System used or intended to be 93
used for the landing, takeoff, or surface maneuvering of aircraft, including all movement 94
areas, runways, taxiways, and apron areas where aircraft are parked, services, refueled, 95
loaded with cargo, or accessed by passengers, including the areas surrounding hangars, 96
navigation equipment and communication facilities. 97
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BUSINESS: A voluntary association formed and organized to carry on a business in the legal 99
name of the association, including, without limitation, a corporation, limited liability 100
company, partnership, or sole proprietorship. 101
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CITY: Means and has reference to Salt Lake City Corporation, a municipal corporation of 103
the state of Utah. 104
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CITY COUNCIL: The municipal legislative body of Salt Lake City as is more thoroughly 106
described in Chapter 2.06 of this code. 107
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COMMERCIAL: That which promotes or makes possible earnings, income, revenue, 109
compensation, profits, exchanges (including change of services), trading, buying, hiring, or 110
selling of commodities, goods, services, or tangible or intangible property of any kind, 111
whether such objectives are accomplished or not. 112
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DEPARTMENT: The Salt Lake City Department of Airports. 114
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DIRECTOR: The duly appointed and qualified department head of the "Department of 116
Airports," selected and appointed by the Mayor with the recommendation of the Airport 117
Advisory Board and with the advice and consent of the City Council, or designee. 118
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FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration. 120
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FAR: The federal aviation regulations. 122
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS: Any business operating any ground 124
transportation vehicle. 125
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle used for the transportation 127
of persons using Salt Lake City streets for commercial purposes, regardless of whether a fee 128
or fare is collected. 129
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INTEREST HOLDER: For purposes of Section 16.10.230 and the definitions in this section, 131
“interest holder” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 77-11a-132
101 or its successor provision. 133
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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: The Salt Lake City International Airport, as the property 135
now exists or as may hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant 136
facilities, and includes all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans. 137
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LANDING AREA: The runways, taxiways, intermediate turnoffs, any area of land utilized 139
for an advanced air mobility system, and adjoining areas of the Airport System. 140
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LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY: 142
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A. For purposes of Section 16.10.230, “lost or mislaid property” means personal property 144
that comes into the possession of the Department at the International Airport by a 145
Department employee or a law enforcement officer on duty at the International Airport: 146
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1. that is not claimed by the identified owner of the property before the Department 148
receives the property; or 149
2. for which no owner or interest holder claims the property after the Department has 150
given reasonable opportunity for the owner or interest holder to claim the property. 151
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B. Lost or mislaid property includes money. 153
C. Lost or mislaid property does not include: 154
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1. property that contains or is a firearm or other dangerous weapon; 156
2. property or contraband seized by law enforcement as part of a criminal investigation 157
or proceeding; 158
3. hazardous waste materials; 159
4. property that is unsanitary or otherwise a threat to the health and safety of Department 160
personnel or others; 161
5. an abandoned vehicle; or 162
6. property lost, left behind, or abandoned on a commercial aircraft. 163
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MAYOR: The duly elected or appointed and qualified chief executive and administrative 166
officer of Salt Lake City, or his/her authorized representative. 167
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MINIMUM STANDARDS: The standards, directives, policies, and procedures for 169
Commercial Aeronautical Activities applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority 170
of this title. 171
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MONEY: For purposes of Section 16.10.230, “money” has the same meaning as defined in 173
Utah Code Section 72-10-216 or its successor provision and does not include any digital 174
assets as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 7-29-101 or its successor provision. 175
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MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle propelled by an internal combustion or electric motor. 177
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ON-AIRPORT RENTAL CAR OPERATOR: An Operator occupying a rental car concession 179
on the premises of the Airport System. 180
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OPERATOR: Persons engaged in commercial or aeronautical activities within the Airport 182
System. 183
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OWNER: For purposes of Section 16.10.230 and definitions specifically applicable to that 185
section, “owner” has the same meaning as defined in Utah Code Section 72-10-216. 186
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PERSON: Means and includes a natural person, organization, corporation, partnership, 188
company, entity, firm, association or corporation, including any representative thereof. 189
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RAMP: A paved area of the airport normally used for the parking and taxiing of aircraft. 191
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RULES AND REGULATIONS: The standards, directives, policies and procedures 193
applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority of this title. 194
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VEHICLE: A device in, upon or by which any Person or property is or may be propelled, 196
moved, transported, hauled, or drawn upon any roadway within the Airport System. 197
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SECTION 3. Adopting Salt Lake City Code Section 16.10.230. That Section 16.10.230 200
of the Salt Lake City Code (Airports: Definitions and General Regulations: Lost or Mislaid 201
Property at Salt Lake City International Airport) shall be, and hereby is adopted and shall read as 202
follows: 203
16.10.230: LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY AT THE SALT LAKE CITY 204
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 205
A. Authority: The Department may receive and dispose of lost or mislaid property in 206
accordance with Utah Code Section 72-10-216. 207
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B. Receipt and Inventory: The Department may accept lost or mislaid property presented to 209
it by any person and shall maintain an inventory of all lost or mislaid property received. 210
The Department shall likewise keep records of lost or mislaid property returned to its 211
owner pursuant to Subsection C and of all lost or mislaid property disposed of pursuant to 212
Subsection D. 213
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C. Attempt to Locate Owner and Costs: 215
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1. The Department shall make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of all lost or 217
mislaid property it receives. Such efforts may include posting information about lost 218
or mislaid property received on International Airport’s website. 219
2. The Department may charge the property’s owner a reasonable amount for the storage 220
of lost or mislaid property and for any shipping costs incurred to return the property 221
to its owner. The Department may require such storage and shipping costs to be paid 222
by the owner prior to releasing or shipping the property. 223
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D. Disposition of Lost or Mislaid Property: If the Department’s reasonable efforts to locate 225
and notify an owner of lost or mislaid property are unsuccessful or the owner has been 226
located and notified but fails to claim the property in the time specified below, the 227
Department may dispose of the lost or mislaid property in accordance with the provisions 228
of this section. 229
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1. If the owner of any lost or mislaid property cannot be determined or directly notified 231
within thirty days of the Department’s receipt of the property, or if the owner of the 232
property is determined and notified but fails to appear and claim the property after 233
thirty days of the owner being notified of the Department’s receipt of the property, 234
the Department shall: 235
a. publish notice of the intent to dispose of the unclaimed property on Utah’s Public 236
Legal Notice Website; and 237
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b. post a similar notice on the International Airport’s website. 238
2. The notice described in Subsection D.1 shall: 239
a. give a general description of the item or items; and 240
b. the date of intended disposition. 241
3. The Department may not dispose of the lost or mislaid property until at least eight 242
days after the date of publication and posting. 243
4. If no claim is made for the lost or mislaid property within nine days of publication 244
and posting, the Department may: 245
a. sell the property at public auction or cause the property to be sold through a third-246
party seller and apply the proceeds to the Department’s enterprise fund; 247
b. donate property with minimal value in accordance with adopted city policies; 248
c. destroy the property if it is unfit for sale or donation; or 249
d. in the case of money, apply the amount to the Department’s enterprise fund. 250
5. Money. 251
a. If the lost or mislaid property is money, a person claiming to be its owner may 252
only recover the money if they can identify the general location where the money 253
was likely lost or mislaid, the circumstances under which they believe the money 254
was separated from their possession, and the amount of money lost or mislaid or 255
can otherwise prove ownership. 256
b. If lost or mislaid property to be disposed of contains any money, the money may 257
be separated from other items, including a wallet, purse, money clip, backpack, 258
luggage, package, or other enclosure for purposes of disposition. 259
6. No government employee may claim or receive lost or mislaid property found in the 260
course and scope of their employment at the airport where they find the lost or 261
mislaid property unless the employee is the owner who lost or mislaid the property. 262
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SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 266
first publication. 267
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 2026. 269
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______________________________ 270
CHAIRPERSON 271
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 272
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______________________________ 274
CITY RECORDER 275
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Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 277
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Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 280
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______________________________ 282
MAYOR 283
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CITY RECORDER 285
(SEAL) 286
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Bill No. ________ of 2026. 288
Published: ______________. 289
2026.3.31.Airport.LostAndFound.Legis 290
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. ______ of 2026
(An ordinance amending portions of Chapter 2.10 and Section 16.10.010 and enacting Section
16.10.230 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to lost and mislaid property at airports.)
WHEREAS, the lost and found desk at the Salt Lake City International Airport is the
state’s busiest lost and found property operation; and
WHEREAS, until the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, Utah statutes only
specifically addressed lost and mislaid property being handled by law enforcement agencies,
overlooking common practices of many entities throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, until the 2026 general session of the Utah Legislature, state law required
any lost or mislaid property that comes into the possession of a law enforcement officer to be
managed only by the law enforcement agency with applicable jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the Utah Legislature adopting SB172 (2026), certain
commercial airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, are expressly authorized
to manage a lost and found operation, and law enforcement officers on duty at the international
airport may now turn lost and mislaid property over to the Department of Airports lost and found
operation instead of to the Salt Lake City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, SB172 (2026) requires that the legislative body of an applicable commercial
airport establish policies for the disposition of lost and mislaid property consistent with Utah
Code Section 72-10-216; and
WHEREAS, SB232 (2026) requires municipalities to consider the impacts of proposed
ordinances on family health, stability, and formation prior to adopting each ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that adopting this ordinance will present no
negative impacts on families whatsoever; and
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WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the Salt Lake City Council has
determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah that:
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 2.10.100. That Section
2.10.100 of the Salt Lake City Code (Administration and Personnel: Police Department:
Disposition of Lost, Mislaid and Unclaimed Property: Definitions) shall be, and hereby is
amended to read as follows:
2.10.100: DEFINITIONS:
LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY:
A. “Lost or mislaid property” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Utah Code
Section 77-11d-101 or its successor provision.
B. “Lost or mislaid property” does not include any property regulated and defined in Title
16 of this code as “lost or mislaid property”.
PROPERTY HELD AS EVIDENCE: Any property received in evidence by a court
submitted by a city agency.
PUBLIC INTEREST USE: Use by a governmental agency as approved by the city council as
provided in section 2.10.150 of this chapter; or use by a bona fide charity registered with the
state of Utah as approved by the city council.
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Tangible and intangible property that comes into possession of
Salt Lake City employees through circumstances not involving criminal procedures in which
the owner is either unknown or unavailable to take possession of property.
SECTION 2. Amending the text of Salt Lake City Code Section 16.10.010. That Section
16.10.010 of the Salt Lake City Code (Airports: Definitions and General Regulations:
Definitions) shall be, and hereby is amended to read as follows:
16.10.010: DEFINITIONS:
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this title, shall be defined as provided in
this title unless a different meaning is specifically or more particularly described.
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ADVANCED AIRCRAFT MOBILITY SYSTEM: A system that transports individuals and
property using piloted and unpiloted aircraft, including electric aircraft and electric vertical
takeoff and landing aircraft, in controlled or uncontrolled airspace, and includes each
component of such system.
AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY: Any activity or service that makes possible, facilitates, is
related to, assists in, or is required for the operation of aircraft or another aeronautical
activity that contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations. The following
activities, without limitation, that are commonly conducted on airports are considered
aeronautical activities within this definition: aircraft charter, pilot training, aircraft rental,
sightseeing aerial photography, aerial spraying and agricultural aviation services, aerial
advertising, aerial surveying, air carrier operations (passenger and air cargo), aircraft sales
and service, sale of aviation fuel and oil, aircraft maintenance, sale of aircraft parts, and any
other activity which, in the sole judgement of the Department of Airports, because of its
direct relationship to the operation of aircraft or the Airport System, can be appropriately
regarded as an aeronautical activity.
AIRCRAFT: A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. See 14 CFR §
1.1.
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: An aircraft arrival at or departure from the Airport System,
with or without FAA airport traffic control service.
AIRCRAFT PARKING AREA: The area or areas of the Airport System set aside and
designated for the parking of aircraft.
AIRPORT SYSTEM: All property owned and operated by the City and controlled through its
Department of Airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, and any regional
or reliever airport owned by the City as applicable, as the property now exists or as may
hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant facilities, and includes
all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans.
AIR OPERATIONS AREA (AOA): Any area of the Airport System used or intended to be
used for the landing, takeoff, or surface maneuvering of aircraft, including all movement
areas, runways, taxiways, and apron areas where aircraft are parked, services, refueled,
loaded with cargo, or accessed by passengers, including the areas surrounding hangars,
navigation equipment and communication facilities.
BUSINESS: A voluntary association formed and organized to carry on a business in the legal
name of the association, including, without limitation, a corporation, limited liability
company, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
CITY: Means and has reference to Salt Lake City Corporation, a municipal corporation of
the state of Utah.
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CITY COUNCIL: The municipal legislative body of Salt Lake City as is more thoroughly
described in Chapter 2.06 of this code.
COMMERCIAL: That which promotes or makes possible earnings, income, revenue,
compensation, profits, exchanges (including change of services), trading, buying, hiring, or
selling of commodities, goods, services, or tangible or intangible property of any kind,
whether such objectives are accomplished or not.
DEPARTMENT: The Salt Lake City Department of Airports.
DIRECTOR: The duly appointed and qualified department head of the "Department of
Airports," selected and appointed by the Mayor with the recommendation of the Airport
Advisory Board and with the advice and consent of the City Council, or designee.
FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration.
FAR: The federal aviation regulations.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS: Any business operating any ground
transportation vehicle.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle used for the transportation
of persons using Salt Lake City streets for commercial purposes, regardless of whether a fee
or fare is collected.
INTEREST HOLDER: For purposes of Section 16.10.230 and the definitions in this section,
“interest holder” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 77-11a-
101 or its successor provision.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: The Salt Lake City International Airport, as the property
now exists or as may hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant
facilities, and includes all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans.
LANDING AREA: The runways, taxiways, intermediate turnoffs, any area of land utilized
for an advanced air mobility system, and adjoining areas of the Airport System.
LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY:
A. For purposes of Section 16.10.230, “lost or mislaid property” means personal property
that comes into the possession of the Department at the International Airport by a
Department employee or a law enforcement officer on duty at the International Airport:
1. that is not claimed by the identified owner of the property before the Department
receives the property; or
2. for which no owner or interest holder claims the property after the Department has
given reasonable opportunity for the owner or interest holder to claim the property.
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B. Lost or mislaid property includes money.
C. Lost or mislaid property does not include:
1. property that contains or is a firearm or other dangerous weapon;
2. property or contraband seized by law enforcement as part of a criminal investigation
or proceeding;
3. hazardous waste materials;
4. property that is unsanitary or otherwise a threat to the health and safety of Department
personnel or others;
5. an abandoned vehicle; or
6. property lost, left behind, or abandoned on a commercial aircraft.
MAYOR: The duly elected or appointed and qualified chief executive and administrative
officer of Salt Lake City, or his/her authorized representative.
MINIMUM STANDARDS: The standards, directives, policies, and procedures for
Commercial Aeronautical Activities applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority
of this title.
MONEY: For purposes of Section 16.10.230, “money” has the same meaning as defined in
Utah Code Section 72-10-216 or its successor provision and does not include any digital
assets as that term is defined in Utah Code Section 7-29-101 or its successor provision.
MOTOR VEHICLE: Any vehicle propelled by an internal combustion or electric motor.
ON-AIRPORT RENTAL CAR OPERATOR: An Operator occupying a rental car concession
on the premises of the Airport System.
OPERATOR: Persons engaged in commercial or aeronautical activities within the Airport
System.
OWNER: For purposes of Section 16.10.230 and definitions specifically applicable to that
section, “owner” has the same meaning as defined in Utah Code Section 72-10-216.
PERSON: Means and includes a natural person, organization, corporation, partnership,
company, entity, firm, association or corporation, including any representative thereof.
RAMP: A paved area of the airport normally used for the parking and taxiing of aircraft.
RULES AND REGULATIONS: The standards, directives, policies and procedures
applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority of this title.
VEHICLE: A device in, upon or by which any Person or property is or may be propelled,
moved, transported, hauled, or drawn upon any roadway within the Airport System.
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SECTION 3. Adopting Salt Lake City Code Section 16.10.230. That Section 16.10.230
of the Salt Lake City Code (Airports: Definitions and General Regulations: Lost or Mislaid
Property at Salt Lake City International Airport) shall be, and hereby is adopted and shall read as
follows:
16.10.230: LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY AT THE SALT LAKE CITY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A. Authority: The Department may receive and dispose of lost or mislaid property in
accordance with Utah Code Section 72-10-216.
B. Receipt and Inventory: The Department may accept lost or mislaid property presented to
it by any person and shall maintain an inventory of all lost or mislaid property received.
The Department shall likewise keep records of lost or mislaid property returned to its
owner pursuant to Subsection C and of all lost or mislaid property disposed of pursuant to
Subsection D.
C. Attempt to Locate Owner and Costs:
1. The Department shall make reasonable efforts to locate the owner of all lost or
mislaid property it receives. Such efforts may include posting information about lost
or mislaid property received on International Airport’s website.
2. The Department may charge the property’s owner a reasonable amount for the storage
of lost or mislaid property and for any shipping costs incurred to return the property
to its owner. The Department may require such storage and shipping costs to be paid
by the owner prior to releasing or shipping the property.
D. Disposition of Lost or Mislaid Property: If the Department’s reasonable efforts to locate
and notify an owner of lost or mislaid property are unsuccessful or the owner has been
located and notified but fails to claim the property in the time specified below, the
Department may dispose of the lost or mislaid property in accordance with the provisions
of this section.
1. If the owner of any lost or mislaid property cannot be determined or directly notified
within thirty days of the Department’s receipt of the property, or if the owner of the
property is determined and notified but fails to appear and claim the property after
thirty days of the owner being notified of the Department’s receipt of the property,
the Department shall:
a. publish notice of the intent to dispose of the unclaimed property on Utah’s Public
Legal Notice Website; and
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b. post a similar notice on the International Airport’s website.
2. The notice described in Subsection D.1 shall:
a. give a general description of the item or items; and
b. the date of intended disposition.
3. The Department may not dispose of the lost or mislaid property until at least eight
days after the date of publication and posting.
4. If no claim is made for the lost or mislaid property within nine days of publication
and posting, the Department may:
a. sell the property at public auction or cause the property to be sold through a third-
party seller and apply the proceeds to the Department’s enterprise fund;
b. donate property with minimal value in accordance with adopted city policies;
c. destroy the property if it is unfit for sale or donation; or
d. in the case of money, apply the amount to the Department’s enterprise fund.
5. Money.
a. If the lost or mislaid property is money, a person claiming to be its owner may
only recover the money if they can identify the general location where the money
was likely lost or mislaid, the circumstances under which they believe the money
was separated from their possession, and the amount of money lost or mislaid or
can otherwise prove ownership.
b. If lost or mislaid property to be disposed of contains any money, the money may
be separated from other items, including a wallet, purse, money clip, backpack,
luggage, package, or other enclosure for purposes of disposition.
6. No government employee may claim or receive lost or mislaid property found in the
course and scope of their employment at the airport where they find the lost or
mislaid property unless the employee is the owner who lost or mislaid the property.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 2026.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2026.
Published: ______________.
2026.3.31.Airport.LostAndFound.Clean
APPROVED AS TO FORM Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office Date:___April 8, 2026________________ By: ___________________________________ Paul C. Nielson, Senior City Attorney
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1 Airport and Air Amendments
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper
House Sponsor:
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3 LONG TITLE
4 General Description:
5 This bill amends law relating to airports and drones.
6 Highlighted Provisions:
7 This bill:
8 ▸ defines terms;
9 ▸ amends provisions regarding a license required to operate an airport;
10 ▸ modifies requirements for how an airport handles lost property;
11 ▸ amends a restriction on how law enforcement can use a drone; and
12 ▸ makes technical changes.
13 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
14 None
15 Other Special Clauses:
16 None
17 Utah Code Sections Affected:
18 AMENDS:
19 72-10-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 423, 515
20 72-10-109, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 423, 452
21 72-10-110, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 483
22 72-10-110.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 436
23 72-10-118, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 431
24 72-10-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 431
25 72-10-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 431
26 72-10-301, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1998, Chapter 270
27 72-10-401, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 17
28 72-10-802, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 216
29 77-11d-102, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 448
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31 72-10-216, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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33 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
34 Section 1. Section 72-10-102 is amended to read:
35 72-10-102 . Definitions.
36 As used in this chapter:
37 (1) "Acrobatics" means the intentional maneuvers of an aircraft not necessary to air
38 navigation.
39 (2)(a) "Advanced air mobility system" means a system that transports individuals and
40 property using piloted and unpiloted aircraft, including electric aircraft and electric
41 vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, in controlled or uncontrolled airspace.
42 (b) "Advanced air mobility system" includes each component of a system described in
43 Subsection (2)(a), including:
44 (i) the aircraft, including payload;
45 (ii) communications equipment;
46 (iii) navigation equipment;
47 (iv) controllers;
48 (v) support equipment;
49 (vi) an authoritative supplemental data service provider;
50 (vii) flight information exchange; and
51 (viii) remote and autonomous functions.
52 (3) "Aerial transit corridor" means an airspace volume defining a three-dimensional route
53 segment with performance requirements to operate within or to cross where tactical air
54 traffic control separation services are not provided.
55 (4) "Aeronautics" means transportation by aircraft, air instruction, the operation, repair, or
56 maintenance of aircraft, and the design, operation, repair, or maintenance of airports, or
57 other air navigation facilities.
58 (5) "Aeronautics instructor" means [any ] an individual engaged in giving or offering to give
59 instruction in aeronautics, flying, or ground subjects, either with or without:
60 (a) compensation or other reward;
61 (b) advertising the occupation;
62 (c) calling the instructor's facilities an air school, or [any ] an equivalent term; or
63 (d) employing or using other instructors.
64 (6) "Aircraft" means [any ] a contrivance now known or in the future invented, used, or
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65 designed for navigation of or flight in the air.
66 (7) "Air instruction" means the imparting of aeronautical information by [any ] an aviation
67 instructor or in [any ] an air school or flying club.
68 (8)(a) "Airport" means [any] an area of land[, water, or both,] or water that:
69 [(a)] (i) is used or is made available for landing and takeoff of aircraft; and
70 [(b) provides facilities for the shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, and handling of
71 passengers and cargo;]
72 [(c) meets the minimum requirements established by the department as to size and
73 design, surface, marking, equipment, and operation; and]
74 [(d) includes all areas shown as part of the airport in the current airport layout plan as
75 approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.]
76 (ii) is open or available for public use.
77 (b) "Airport" includes:
78 (i) appurtenant areas used for buildings, right of way, or other facilities used to
79 support the airport; and
80 (ii) a vertiport if the vertiport is open or available for public use.
81 (9) "Airport authority" means a political subdivision of the state, other than a county or
82 municipality, that is authorized by statute to operate an airport.
83 (10) "Airport operator" means a municipality, county, or airport authority that owns or
84 operates a commercial airport.
85 (11)(a) "Airport revenue" means all fees, charges, rents, or other payments received by
86 or accruing to an airport operator for any of the following reasons:
87 (i) revenue from air carriers, tenants, lessees, purchasers of airport properties, airport
88 permittees making use of airport property and services, and other parties;
89 (ii) revenue received from the activities of others or the transfer of rights to others
90 relating to the airport, including revenue received:
91 (A) for the right to conduct an activity on the airport or to use or occupy airport
92 property;
93 (B) for the sale, transfer, or disposition of airport real or personal property, or [any ]
94 an interest in that property, including transfer through a condemnation
95 proceeding;
96 (C) for the sale of, or the sale or lease of rights in, mineral, natural, or agricultural
97 products or water owned by the airport operator to be taken from the airport;
98 and
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99 (D) for the right to conduct an activity on, or for the use or disposition of, real or
100 personal property or [any ] an interest in real or personal property owned or
101 controlled by the airport operator and used for an airport-related purpose but
102 not located on the airport; or
103 (iii) revenue received from activities conducted by the airport operator whether on or
104 off the airport, which is directly connected to the airport operator's ownership or
105 operation of the airport.
106 (b) "Airport revenue" includes state and local taxes on aviation fuel.
107 (c) "Airport revenue" does not include amounts received by an airport operator as
108 passenger facility fees [pursuant to] in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sec. 40117.
109 (12) "Air school" means [any ] a person engaged in giving, offering to give, [or ]
110 advertising, representing, or a person holding itself out as giving, with or without
111 compensation or other reward, instruction in aeronautics, flying, or ground subjects, or
112 in more than one of these subjects.
113 (13) "Airworthiness" means conformity with requirements prescribed by the Federal
114 Aviation Administration regarding the structure or functioning of aircraft, engine, parts,
115 or accessories.
116 (14) "Authoritative supplemental data service provider" means a third party provider of
117 unmanned aircraft system traffic management services that is approved by the
118 department and supplies specialized data to an unmanned aircraft system service
119 supplier or to an unmanned aircraft system operator for a variety of uses.
120 (15) "Civil aircraft" means [any ] an aircraft other than a public aircraft.
121 (16) "Commercial aircraft" means aircraft used for commercial purposes.
122 (17) "Commercial airport" means a landing area, landing strip, or airport that may be used
123 for commercial operations.
124 (18) "Commercial flight operator" means a person who conducts commercial operations.
125 (19) "Commercial operations" means:
126 (a) [any operations ] the operation of an aircraft for compensation or hire or [any ]
127 services performed incidental to the operation of [any ] an aircraft for which a fee is
128 charged or compensation is received, including the servicing, maintaining, and
129 repairing of aircraft, the rental or charter of aircraft, the operation of flight or ground
130 schools, the operation of aircraft for the application or distribution of chemicals or
131 other substances, and the operation of aircraft for hunting and fishing; or
132 (b) the brokering or selling of any of these services; but
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133 (c) does not include any operations of aircraft as common carriers certificated by the
134 federal government or the services incidental to those operations.
135 (20) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-16b-102.
136 (21) "Dealer" means [any ] a person who is actively engaged in the business of flying for
137 demonstration purposes, or selling or exchanging aircraft, and who has an established
138 place of business.
139 (22) "Experimental aircraft" means:
140 (a) [any ] an aircraft designated by the Federal Aviation Administration or the military as
141 experimental and used solely for the purpose of experiments, or tests regarding the
142 structure or functioning of aircraft, engines, or their accessories; and
143 (b) [any ] an aircraft designated by the Federal Aviation Administration as:
144 (i) being custom or amateur built; and
145 (ii) used for recreational, educational, or display purposes.
146 (23) "Flight" means [any ] a kind of locomotion by aircraft while in the air.
147 (24) "Flight information exchange" means a model or system that allows for the consistent
148 exchange of flying data between an unmanned aircraft system traffic management
149 system and an unmanned aircraft system operator or aircraft to facilitate the coordination
150 of flights.
151 (25) "Flying club" means five or more persons who for neither profit nor reward own, lease,
152 or use one or more aircraft for the purpose of instruction, pleasure, or both.
153 (26) "Glider" means an aircraft heavier than air, similar to an airplane, but without a power
154 plant.
155 (27) "Mechanic" means a person who constructs, repairs, adjusts, inspects, or overhauls
156 aircraft, engines, or accessories.
157 (28) "Navigable airspace" means the same as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. Sec. 40102.
158 (29) "Parachute jumper" means [any person ] an individual who has passed the required test
159 for jumping with a parachute from an aircraft, and has passed an examination showing
160 that the jumper possesses the required physical and mental qualifications for the jumping.
161 (30) "Parachute rigger" means any person who has passed the required test for packing,
162 repairing, and maintaining parachutes.
163 (31) "Passenger aircraft" means aircraft used for transporting persons, in addition to the
164 pilot or crew, with or without their necessary personal belongings.
165 (32) "Person" means [any ] an individual, corporation, limited liability company, or
166 association of individuals.
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167 (33) "Pilot" means [any ] a person who operates the controls of an aircraft while in-flight.
168 (34) "Primary glider" means [any ] a glider that has a gliding angle of less than 10 to one.
169 (35) "Private airport" means an airport that is not open or available for public use.
170 (36) "Public aircraft" means an aircraft used exclusively in the service of [any ] a
171 government or of [any ] a political subdivision, including the government of the United
172 States, of the District of Columbia, and of [any] a state, territory, or insular possession of
173 the United States, but not including [any ] a government-owned aircraft engaged in
174 carrying persons or goods for commercial purposes.
175 (37) "Reckless flying" means the operation or piloting of [any ] an aircraft recklessly, or in a
176 manner as to endanger the property, life, or body of [any ] a person, due regard being
177 given to the prevailing weather conditions, field conditions, and to the territory being
178 flown over.
179 (38) "Registration number" means the number assigned by the Federal Aviation
180 Administration to [any ] an aircraft, whether[ or not] the number includes a letter or
181 letters.
182 (39) "Roadable aircraft" means an aircraft capable of taking off and landing from a suitable
183 airfield and is also designed to be driven on a highway as a conveyance.
184 (40) "Secondary glider" means [any ] a glider that has a gliding angle between 10 to one and
185 16 to one, inclusive.
186 (41) "Significant private airport" means a private airport that is designated by the
187 department as a significant private airport as described in Section 72-10-416.
188 (42) "Soaring glider" means any glider that has a gliding angle of more than 16 to one.
189 (43) "Unmanned aircraft system service supplier" means a service supplier that:
190 (a) relays flight information between an unmanned aircraft system operator and a flight
191 management system; and
192 (b) provides information that supports unmanned aircraft system operations and assists
193 with strategic deconfliction by an unmanned aircraft system traffic management
194 system.
195 (44) "Unmanned aircraft" means an aircraft that is:
196 (a) capable of sustaining flight; and
197 (b) operated with no possible direct human intervention from on or within the aircraft.
198 (45) "Unmanned aircraft system" means the entire system used to operate an unmanned
199 aircraft, including:
200 (a) the unmanned aircraft, including payload;
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201 (b) communications equipment;
202 (c) navigation equipment;
203 (d) controllers;
204 (e) support equipment; and
205 (f) autopilot functionality.
206 (46) "Unmanned aircraft system traffic management" means a traffic management
207 ecosystem for uncontrolled operations, including unmanned aircraft systems, that is
208 separate from, but complementary to, the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic
209 management system.
210 (47) "Vertiport" means an area of land, or a structure, used or intended to be used for
211 electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vertical aircraft landings and takeoffs, including
212 associated buildings and facilities.
213 Section 2. Section 72-10-109 is amended to read:
214 72-10-109 . Certificate of registration of aircraft required -- Exceptions.
215 (1) Except as provided in [Subsection (2)] Subsections (2) and (3), a person may not
216 operate, pilot, or navigate, or cause or authorize to be operated, piloted, or navigated
217 within this state [any ] a civil aircraft based in this state for [181] 90 or more days within [
218 any ] a consecutive 12-month period unless the aircraft has a current certificate of
219 registration issued by the department.
220 (2) The state registration requirement [under ] described in Subsection (1) does not apply to:
221 (a) aircraft licensed by a foreign country with which the United States has a reciprocal
222 agreement covering the operations of the registered aircraft; or
223 (b) a non-passenger-carrying flight solely for inspection or test purposes authorized by
224 the Federal Aviation Administration to be made without the certificate of registration[;
225 or] .
226 [(c) aircraft operating under 14 C.F.R. Part 121, with a maximum takeoff weight
227 exceeding 35,000 pounds.]
228 (3) An aircraft that is owned and operated by an operator licensed under 14 C.F.R. Part 135
229 headquartered in the state is subject to the registration requirements of this section
230 regardless of how long the aircraft is based in this state.
231 (4) Beginning on January 1, 2025, a person may not operate in this state an unmanned
232 aircraft system or an advanced air mobility aircraft for commercial operation for which
233 certification is required under federal rule unless the aircraft has a current certificate of
234 registration issued by the department.
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235 [(4)] (5) The department shall, on or before December 31 of [each ] a calendar year, provide
236 to the State Tax Commission a list of [each ] the aircraft for which a current certificate of
237 registration is issued by the department under Subsection (1).
238 Section 3. Section 72-10-110 is amended to read:
239 72-10-110 . Aircraft registration information requirements -- Registration fee --
240 Administration -- Partial year registration.
241 (1) All applications for aircraft registration shall contain:
242 (a) a description of the aircraft, including:
243 (i) the manufacturer or builder;
244 (ii) the Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registration number, type, year of
245 manufacture, or if an experimental aircraft, the year the aircraft was completed
246 and certified for [air worthiness ] airworthiness by an inspector of the Federal
247 Aviation Administration; and
248 (iii) gross weight;
249 (b) the name and address of the owner of the aircraft; and
250 (c) where the aircraft is located, or the address where the aircraft is usually used or based.
251 (2)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3) or (4), at the time application is made for
252 registration or renewal of registration of an aircraft under this chapter, an annual
253 registration fee of:
254 (i) 0.4% of the average wholesale value of the aircraft shall be paid; or
255 (ii) for a roadable aircraft, 0.2% of the average wholesale value of the roadable
256 aircraft shall be paid.
257 (b) For purposes of calculating the average wholesale value of an aircraft under
258 Subsection (2)(a) or (3)(d), the department shall use the average wholesale value as
259 stated in the Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest.
260 (c) For an aircraft not listed in the Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, the department shall
261 calculate the average wholesale value of the aircraft using common industry
262 standards.
263 (d)(i) An owner of an aircraft may challenge the department's calculation of the
264 average wholesale value of the aircraft.
265 (ii) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
266 Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish a process for challenging the
267 department's calculation under Subsection (2)(d)(i).
268 (3)(a) An annual registration fee of $100 is imposed on an aircraft that is used:
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269 (i) exclusively by an entity that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section
270 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code, and exempt from property taxation under Title
271 59, Chapter 2, Property Tax Act; and
272 (ii) for the emergency transportation of medical patients for at least 95% of [its ] the
273 aircraft's flight time.
274 (b) An annual registration fee is imposed on an aircraft 60 years or older equal to the
275 lesser of:
276 (i) $100; or
277 (ii) the annual registration fee [provided for under ] described in Subsection (2)(a).
278 (c)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c)(iii), an owner of an aircraft shall apply
279 for a certificate of registration described in Section 72-10-109, if the aircraft:
280 (A) is in the manufacture, construction, fabrication, assembly, or repair process;
281 (B) is not complete; and
282 (C) does not have a valid airworthiness certificate.
283 (ii) An aircraft described in Subsection (3)(c)(i) is exempt from the annual
284 registration fee described in Subsection (2)(a).
285 (iii) The registration requirement described in Subsection (3)(c)(i) does not apply to
286 an aircraft that, in accordance with Section 59-12-104, is exempt from the taxes
287 imposed under Title 59, Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act.
288 (d) An annual registration fee of .25% of the average wholesale value of the aircraft is
289 imposed on an aircraft if the aircraft is:
290 (i) used by an air charter service for air charter; and
291 (ii) owned by a person other than the air charter service.
292 (e) The annual registration fee required in this section is due on December 31 of each
293 year.
294 (4)(a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
295 the department shall make rules to establish and administer a registration fee for an
296 unmanned aircraft system or an advanced air mobility system registered [pursuant to]
297 in accordance with Subsection 72-10-109(3).
298 (b) The rules made [pursuant to] in accordance with Subsection (4)(a) regarding
299 registration and applicable fees for an unmanned aircraft system or an advanced air
300 mobility system may include:
301 (i) a system for classifying unmanned aircraft systems or an advanced air mobility
302 systems;
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303 (ii) technical guidance for complying with state and federal law;
304 (iii) criteria under which the department may suspend or revoke registration;
305 (iv) criteria under which the department may waive registration requirements for an
306 applicant [currently holding ] who holds a valid license or permit to operate
307 unmanned aircraft systems issued by another state or territory of the United States,
308 the District of Columbia, or the United States; and
309 (v) other rules regarding operation as determined by the department.
310 (c)(i) Registration fees for an unmanned aircraft system shall be deposited into the [
311 aeronautics restricted account] Aeronautics Restricted Account created in Section
312 72-2-126.
313 (ii) The registration fee imposed under Subsection (2)(a)(ii) for a roadable aircraft
314 shall be deposited in the aeronautics restricted account created in Section 72-2-126.
315 (5)(a) The department shall provide a registration card to an owner of an aircraft if:
316 (i) the owner complies with the registration requirements of this section; and
317 (ii) the owner of the aircraft states that the aircraft has a valid airworthiness certificate.
318 (b) An owner of an aircraft shall carry the registration card in the registered aircraft.
319 (6) [The registration fees assessed under this chapter shall be collected by the department to
320 be distributed ] The department shall collect registration fees assessed under this chapter
321 and distribute the fees as provided in Subsection (7).
322 (7) After deducting the costs of administering all aircraft registrations under this chapter,
323 the department shall deposit all remaining aircraft registration fees into the Aeronautics
324 Restricted Account created by Section 72-2-126.
325 (8) Aircraft which are initially registered under this chapter for less than a full calendar year
326 shall be charged a registration fee which is reduced in proportion to the fraction of the
327 calendar year during which the aircraft is registered in this state.
328 (9)(a) For purposes of this section, an aircraft based at the owner's airport means an
329 aircraft that is hangared, tied down, or parked at an owner's airport for [a plurality of
330 the year.] 90 or more days within any consecutive 12-month period.
331 (b) Semi-annually, an owner or operator of an airport open to public use, or of an airport
332 that receives grant funding from the state, shall provide a list of all aircraft based at
333 the owner's airport to the department.
334 (10) The department shall maintain a statewide database of all aircraft based within the state.
335 (11) The department may suspend or revoke a registration if the department determines that
336 the required fee has not been paid and the fee is not paid upon reasonable notice and
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337 demand.
338 Section 4. Section 72-10-110.5 is amended to read:
339 72-10-110.5 . Uniform fee on aircraft -- Collection of fee by department --
340 Distribution of fees.
341 (1) In accordance with Utah Constitution, Article XIII, Section 2, Subsection (6), beginning
342 on January 1, 2009, an aircraft required to be registered with the state is:
343 (a) exempt from the tax imposed by Section 59-2-103; and
344 (b) in lieu of the tax imposed by Section 59-2-103, subject to a uniform statewide fee of
345 $25, assessed in accordance with Section 59-2-407.
346 (2)(a) The department shall collect the uniform fee and distribute the uniform fee to the
347 county in which the aircraft is based.
348 (b) A based aircraft is an aircraft that is hangared, tied down, parked, or domiciled in the
349 state for [a plurality of the year.] 90 or more days within a consecutive 12-month
350 period.
351 (3)(a) [The uniform fees received by a county under Subsection (2) shall be distributed ]
352 A county shall distribute fees received as described in Subsection (2) to [each ] a
353 taxing entity within the county in the same proportion in which revenues collected
354 from the ad valorem property tax are distributed.
355 (b) [Each ] A taxing entity described in Subsection (3)(a) that receives revenues from the
356 uniform fee imposed by this section shall distribute the revenues in the same
357 proportion in which revenues collected from the ad valorem property tax are
358 distributed.
359 (4) The remedies for nonpayment of the uniform fee described in this section are as
360 described in Section 59-2-407.
361 (5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
362 department may make rules to implement this section.
363 Section 5. Section 72-10-118 is amended to read:
364 72-10-118 . Reason for department order to be stated -- Closing airports -- Notice
365 -- Right of inspection.
366 (1) Before establishing and operating an airport that is open or available for public use in
367 this state, an airport shall obtain a license issued and authorized by the department.
368 [(1)] (2) If the department rejects an application for [permission to operate or establish an
369 airport] a license described under Subsection (1), or issues [any ] an order under this
370 chapter that requires or prohibits certain actions, [its order] the department shall state:
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371 (a) [contain ]the reasons for the rejection or order; and
372 (b) [state ]the requirements to be met before approval will be given or the order changed.
373 [(2)] (3) The department may order the closing of [any ] an airport until [its ] the department's
374 requirements have been fulfilled.
375 [(3)] (4)(a) An airport not meeting the standards required by the department shall:
376 (i) be given notice of [its ] the airport's noncompliance; and
377 (ii) have 10 days from the receipt of that notice to respond to the department with a
378 plan and schedule for compliance.
379 (b) If the airport fails to respond within the required time, the department may revoke
380 the airport license and close the airport.
381 [(4)] (5) The department and [any ] a state, county, or municipal officer charged with the
382 duty of enforcing this chapter may inspect and examine at reasonable hours [any
383 premises, buildings, or other structures ] a premise, building, or other structure where
384 regulated airports are operated.
385 Section 6. Section 72-10-202 is amended to read:
386 72-10-202 . Cooperation with counties, municipalities, and federal government --
387 Expenditures by department.
388 [(1)] The department may:
389 [(a)] (1) cooperate with counties and municipalities in developing and constructing airports;
390 [(b)] (2) make agreements on behalf of the state with [any ] a county or municipality
391 regarding the financial participation, construction, and operation of [any airports] an
392 airport;
393 [(c)] (3) cooperate with the federal government in establishing airports; and
394 [(d)] (4) accept from the United States of America, money to be matched with the funds of
395 the state and funds appropriated by [any ] a county or municipality in developing and
396 constructing airports under the Uniform Airports Act.
397 [(2) The department may expend not to exceed 10% of its annual appropriation from the
398 Aeronautics Restricted Account upon any one project under this chapter.]
399 Section 7. Section 72-10-203 is amended to read:
400 72-10-203 . Department and counties, municipalities, and airport authorities
401 authorized to acquire and regulate airports.
402 (1) The department and municipalities, counties, and airport authorities may acquire,
403 establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate,
404 regulate, and police airports for the use of aircraft and may use for these purposes [any ]
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405 an available property that is owned or controlled by the department or by a municipality,
406 county, or airport authority.
407 (2) A county may not exercise the authority conferred in this section outside of [its ] the
408 county's geographical limits except [ ]jointly with an adjoining county.
409 (3) Before establishing and operating an airport that is open for public use in this state, an
410 entity shall obtain a license issued and authorized by the department as described in
411 Section 72-10-118.
412 Section 8. Section 72-10-216 is enacted to read:
413 72-10-216 . Lost or mislaid property -- Airports.
414 (1) As used in this section:
415 (a) "Interest holder" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11a-101.
416 (b)(i) "Lost or mislaid property" means personal property that comes into the
417 possession of an airport operator by an airport operator's employee or law
418 enforcement officer on duty at an airport:
419 (A) that is not claimed by the identified owner of the property before the airport
420 operator receiving the property; or
421 (B) for which no owner or interest holder claims the property after the airport
422 operator has given a reasonable opportunity for the property owner to claim the
423 property.
424 (ii) "Lost or mislaid property" includes money.
425 (iii) "Lost or mislaid property" does not include:
426 (A) property that contains or is a firearm or other dangerous weapon;
427 (B) property or contraband seized by law enforcement as part of a criminal
428 investigation or proceeding;
429 (C) hazardous waste or materials;
430 (D) property that is unsanitary or otherwise a threat to the health and safety of an
431 airport operator's personnel;
432 (E) an abandoned vehicle as described in Section 41-6a-1408; or
433 (F) property abandoned on a commercial airline, unless the airline and airport
434 operator have a written agreement that allows the airport operator to accept and
435 hold the property.
436 (c) "Money" means coins or currency of the United States or of another country,
437 travelers checks, personal checks, bank checks, money orders, and investment
438 securities or negotiable instruments in bearer form or in another form so that title
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439 passes upon delivery.
440 (d) "Owner" means an individual or entity, other than an interest holder, who possesses a
441 legal or equitable interest in lost or mislaid property that has been left at an airport.
442 (e) "Public interest use" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11d-101.
443 (2) This section applies only to an airport and an airport operator that is required by the
444 Federal Aviation Administration by 49 C.F.R. Part 1542 to provide law enforcement
445 personnel at the airport as part of a security program as described in 49 C.F.R. Section
446 1544.101.
447 (3) An airport operator that receives lost or mislaid property shall make reasonable efforts
448 to locate the property's owner, including posting information about the lost or mislaid
449 property on the airport's website.
450 (4)(a) If an airport operator's reasonable efforts to locate and notify an owner of lost or
451 mislaid property are unsuccessful or the owner has been located and notified but fails
452 to claim the property in the time specified in Subsection (4)(b), the airport operator
453 may dispose of the property in accordance with the provisions of this Subsection (4).
454 (b) If the airport operator cannot determine the owner of lost or mislaid property or the
455 airport operator cannot directly notify the owner within 30 days after the day on
456 which the airport operator receives the property, or if the airport operator notifies the
457 owner of the property but the owner fails to appear and claim the property 30 days
458 after the day on which the owner is notified of the airport operator's receipt of the
459 property, the airport operator shall publish notice of the intent to dispose of the
460 property on the:
461 (i) state's public legal notice website as described in Section 45-1-101; and
462 (ii) airport's website.
463 (c) The notices described in Subsections (4)(b)(i) and (ii) shall:
464 (i) give a general description of the property; and
465 (ii) provide the date of intended disposition.
466 (d) The airport operator may not dispose of the lost or mislaid property until at least
467 eight days after the day on which notice is published.
468 (e) If no claim is made for the lost or mislaid property within nine days of publication of
469 the notice, the airport operator may dispose of the property as provided by local
470 ordinance adopted by the political subdivision in which the airport is located.
471 (f) An ordinance described in Subsection (4)(e) may allow the airport operator to:
472 (i) sell the property at public auction or through a third-party seller and apply the
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473 proceeds to a lawful purpose;
474 (ii) donate the property to a public interest use;
475 (iii) destroy the property if the property is unfit for public interest use or sale; or
476 (iv) if the property is money, apply the money to a lawful purpose.
477 (g) If the lost or mislaid property is money, an individual claiming the property may
478 only recover the money if the individual can accurately identify:
479 (i) the general location where the money was likely lost or mislaid;
480 (ii) the circumstances under which the individual believes the money was separated
481 from the individual; and
482 (iii) the amount of money lost or mislaid.
483 (h) If the lost or mislaid property is to be disposed and the property contains money, the
484 airport operator may separate the money from the other property for purposes of
485 disposition.
486 (i) A government employee may not claim or receive lost or mislaid property found in
487 the course and scope of the employee's duties at the airport unless the employee is the
488 rightful owner of the property.
489 (5)(a) An airport operator receiving lost or mislaid property shall maintain records
490 documenting all lost or mislaid property received by the airport operator, including
491 information about the disposition of each item.
492 (b) An airport operator shall retain records created and maintained under Subsection
493 (5)(a) consistent with the retention schedule described in Section 63G-2-604.
494 Section 9. Section 72-10-301 is amended to read:
495 72-10-301 . Definitions.
496 As used in this part:
497 [(1) "Airport" means any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use for the
498 landing and taking-off of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended
499 for use, for aircraft buildings or other airport facilities or rights of way, together with all
500 airport buildings and facilities located on them.]
501 [(2)] (1) "Air navigation facility" means [any ] a facility, [-- ]other than one owned and
502 operated by the United States, [-- ]used in, available for use in, or designed for use in aid
503 of air navigation, including [any ]structures, mechanisms, lights, beacons, markers,
504 communicating systems, or other instrumentalities, or devices used or useful as an aid,
505 or constituting an advantage or convenience, to the safe taking-off, navigation, and
506 landing of aircraft, or the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of an airport, and
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507 any combination of [any or all of ]the facilities.
508 [(3)] (2) "Airport hazard" means [any ] a structure, object of natural growth, or use of land
509 which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking-off at
510 an airport or is otherwise hazardous to the landing or taking-off of aircraft.
511 [(4)] (3) "Municipality" means [any ] a county, city, town, or political subdivision of this
512 state.
513 [(5)] (4) "Person" means [any ] an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company,
514 association, joint stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver,
515 assignee, or other similar representation thereof.
516 [(6)] (5) "Public agency" means the United States government or any of [its] the United
517 States government's agencies, a state or [its] a state's agencies, a municipality or other
518 political subdivision, or a tax-supported organization.
519 Section 10. Section 72-10-401 is amended to read:
520 72-10-401 . Definitions.
521 As used in this part:
522 [(1)(a) "Airport" means any publicly used area of land or water that is used, or intended
523 to be used, for the landing and take-off of aircraft and utilized or to be utilized in the
524 interest of the public for these purposes.]
525 [(b) "Airport" includes a vertiport if the vertiport is open for public use.]
526 [(2)] (1) "Airport hazard" means [any] a structure, tree, object of natural growth, or use of
527 land that potentially obstructs or otherwise impacts the safe and efficient utilization of
528 the navigable airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or take-off at an
529 airport.
530 [(3)] (2) "Airport influence area" means land located:
531 (a) within 5,000 feet of an airport runway; or
532 (b) within 500 feet of a vertiport that is open for public use.
533 [(4)] (3) "Airport overlay zone" means a secondary zoning district designed to protect the
534 public health, safety, and welfare near an airport that:
535 (a) applies land use regulation in addition to the primary zoning district land use
536 regulation of property used as an airport and property within an airport influence area;
537 (b) may extend beyond the airport influence area;
538 (c) ensures airport utility as a public asset;
539 (d) protects property owner land values near an airport through compatible land use
540 regulations as recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration; and
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541 (e) protects aircraft occupant safety through protection of navigable airspace.
542 [(5)] (4) "Avigation easement" means an easement permitting unimpeded aircraft flights
543 over property subject to the easement and includes the right:
544 (a) to create or increase noise or other effects that may result from the lawful operation
545 of aircraft; and
546 (b) to prohibit or remove [any ] an obstruction to such overflight.
547 [(6)] (5) "Land use regulation" means the same as that term is defined in Sections 10-20-102
548 and 17-79-102.
549 [(7)] (6) "Political subdivision" means [any ] a municipality, city, town, or county.
550 [(8)] (7) "Structure" means [any ] an object constructed or installed by man, including
551 buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.
552 [(9)] (8) "Tree" means [any ] an object of natural growth.
553 Section 11. Section 72-10-802 is amended to read:
554 72-10-802 . Unmanned aircraft system use requirements -- Exceptions.
555 (1) A law enforcement agency or officer may not obtain, receive, or use data acquired
556 through an unmanned aircraft system unless the data is obtained:
557 (a) [pursuant to] in accordance with a search warrant;
558 (b) in accordance with judicially recognized exceptions to warrant requirements;
559 (c) subject to Subsection (2), from a person who is a nongovernment actor;
560 (d) to locate a lost or missing [person ] individual in an area in which [a person ] an
561 individual has no reasonable expectation of privacy; or
562 (e) [for purposes unrelated to a criminal investigation.] in a manner that does not violate
563 a reasonable expectation of privacy.
564 (2) A law enforcement officer or agency may only use for law enforcement purposes data
565 obtained from a nongovernment actor if:
566 (a) the data appears to pertain to the commission of a crime; or
567 (b) the law enforcement agency or officer believes, in good faith, that:
568 (i) the data pertains to an imminent or ongoing emergency involving danger of death
569 or serious bodily injury to an individual; and
570 (ii) disclosing the data would assist in remedying the emergency.
571 (3) A law enforcement agency or officer that obtains, receives, or uses data acquired
572 through the use of an unmanned aircraft system or through Subsection (2) shall destroy
573 the data as soon as reasonably possible after the law enforcement agency or officer
574 obtains, receives, or uses the data subject to an applicable retention schedule under Title
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575 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act, or a federal, state,
576 or local law.
577 (4) This section applies to [any ] an imaging surveillance device, as defined in Section
578 77-23d-102, when used in conjunction with an unmanned aircraft system.
579 Section 12. Section 77-11d-102 is amended to read:
580 77-11d-102 . Disposition by police agency.
581 [ All lost or mislaid property coming into the possession of a peace officer or law
582 enforcement agency shall be turned over to, held, and disposed of only by the local law
583 enforcement agency whose authority extends to the area where the item was found.]
584 (1) Except as described in Subsection (2), a peace officer or law enforcement agency that
585 receives lost or mislaid property shall give the property to, hold the property, and
586 dispose of the property through the local law enforcement agency whose authority
587 extends to the area where the item was found.
588 (2)(a) A peace officer or law enforcement agency at an airport required to maintain a law
589 enforcement presence under 49 C.F.R. Part 1542 may give lost or mislaid property
590 other than a firearm or other dangerous weapon to the airport's operations personnel.
591 (b) An airport shall hold and dispose of property described in Subsection (2)(a) as
592 described in Section 72-10-216.
593 Section 13. Effective Date.
594 This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476
SLCCOUNCIL.COM
TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM:Brian Fullmer, Policy Analyst
DATE:May 5, 2026
RE: Alley Closure at Jefferson Park (approximately 1100 South West Temple)
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Council will be briefed about a proposal from the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department to
indefinitely close two alleys within Jefferson Park, between Fremont Avenue and Goltz Avenue, west of
West Temple in City Council District Five as shown in the image below.
An east/west alley is approximately 15 feet wide and 110 feet long. The other alley runs north/south and is
approximately 16 feet wide by 275 feet long. (It is important to note that a portion of the east/west alley
outside the park is used by residents on Goltz Avenue to access their properties and not affected by the
proposed alley closures. This section of the alley would remain open.)
Neither alley has been used for vehicular access since the 1980s when the park and detention basin were
created. The alleys are part of a grassy field in the park.
Parcels comprising Jefferson Park would be consolidated into one parcel for park improvements funded by
the Parks, Trails, and Open Space general obligation (GO) bond and Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
funding. If the alleys were closed, they would continue to be part of Jefferson Park.
Goal of the briefing: Review the proposed alley closures and determine if the Council supports moving
forward with the proposal.
Item Schedule:
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Aerial image showing alleys within Jefferson Park highlighted in yellow.
The green shaded alley portion would not be closed under the proposal.
Image courtesy of Salt Lake City Public Lands Department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jefferson Park was selected as a Reimagine Nature park to receive funding from the GO bond. As noted
above, it also received CIP funding for park improvements. Consolidating the parcels will allow building
permits to be issued for park improvements currently in the early design phase. It is difficult to review and
issue building permits for projects that cross property lines or encroach into public rights-of-way.
City code outlines the process for vacating alleys, but not for closing them with the City retaining
ownership. The proposed closures follow State code 72-5-105 (4), (5), and (7) included below. Planning
Commission review is not required under State code when an alley is closed and the City retains ownership
of the property, provided it is converted to another public use. As noted in the project chronology below, a
required 45-day public comment period was held. The Planning Commission did not review or make a
recommendation to the Council regarding the subject alley closure.
State code requires the City Council to hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance to indefinitely close
the alley. At least one of the following conditions must be met.
A. The alley to be closed is not necessary for vehicular travel.
B. The closure is necessary to correct or mitigate injury to private or public land resources on or near
the portion of the alley to be closed, or
C. The closure of the alley is necessary to mitigate unsafe conditions.
Since the alley hasn’t been used as a vehicular right-of-way for many years, and no property relies on it for
access, Public Lands staff found the proposed closure is warranted under condition A.
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
May 21, 2025 – Notice of the 45-day comment period provided to the Ballpark and Central Ninth
Community Councils.
May 27, 2025 –
o Notice of the proposed closure posted at the property.
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o Early notification notice sent to all property owners and residents within 300 feet of both
alleys.
June 3, 2025 – Online open house posted to the Planning Division’s webpage. The open house will
remain open until a City Council vote.
July 5, 2025 – 45-day comment period ends.
December 15, 2025 – Notice of the proposed alley closures sent to abutting property owners.
April 21, 2026 – Transmittal received in City Council Office.
No comments have been received by the Planning Division or City Council Office as of the writing of this
report.
ALLEY CLOSURE PROCESS
Title 72-5-105 (4), (5), and (7) (Rights of Way) in Utah State Code regulates closing an alley in the
proposed manner.
72-5-105. Highways, streets, or roads once established continue until abandoned -- Temporary
closure -- Notice.
(4)To authorize a closure of a road under Subsection (3) or (7), a local highway authority shall pass an
ordinance to temporarily or indefinitely close the road.
(5)Before authorizing a temporary or indefinite closure as described in Subsection (4), a highway authority
shall:
(a)hold a hearing on the proposed temporary or indefinite closure;
(b)provide notice of the hearing by mailing a notice to the Department of Transportation; and
(c)except for a closure under Subsection (3)(c)(iii), provide notice to the owners of the properties abutting
the highway, as a class B notice under Section 63G-30-102, for at least four weeks before the day of the
hearing.
(7)(a)A local highway authority may close to vehicular travel and convert to another public use or purpose a
highway, road, or street over which the local highway authority has jurisdiction, for an indefinite period
of time, if the local highway authority makes a finding that:
(i)the closed highway, road, or street is not necessary for vehicular travel;
(ii)the closure of the highway, road, or street is necessary to correct or mitigate injury to private or
public land resources on or near the highway, road, or street; or
(iii)the closure of the highway, road, or street is necessary to mitigate unsafe conditions.
(b)If a local highway authority indefinitely closes all or part of a highway, road, or street under Subsection
(7)(a)(iii), and the closed portion of road is the subject of a lease agreement between the local highway
authority and another entity, the local highway authority may not reopen the closed portion of the road
until the lease agreement terminates.
(c)An indefinite closure authorized under this Subsection (7) is not an abandonment.
Alley Closure –Jefferson Park
Tyler Murdock – Deputy Director of Salt Lake City Public LandsAmy Reid – Associate Landscape Architect
PUBLIC LANDS
Jefferson Park
SITE CONTEXT
Jefferson Park is located in
District 5.
It is a detention basin managed
by Public Utilities and a park
managed by Public Lands.
PUBLIC LANDS
Purpose: Consolidate
parcels within Jefferson
Park for planned
improvements.
Funding: Parks. Trails. & Open
Space General Obligation Bond (GO
Bond), Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) funding, and CRA State Street
funding.
COMMUNITY PREFERRED CONCEPT
Jefferson Park
PUBLIC LANDS
Jefferson Park
PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURES WITHIN JEFFERSON PARK
PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURES
A. Portion of east/west mid-block alley
between 200 West and West Temple
•Approx. 100 ft x 15 ft
B. North/South alley between West
Goltz Ave and West Fremont Ave
•Approx. 275 ft x 16 ft
B
A
PUBLIC LANDS
Proposed Alley Closures
W
E
S
T
T
E
M
P
L
E
N
Jefferson Park facing north from West Fremont Avenue
A
B
PUBLIC LANDS
Standards of Approval
STATE CODE 72-5-105 (4), (5), & (7)
Allows an alley to be closed and converted to another
public use (Jefferson Park).
Must fulfill at least one of the following
considerations:
•It isn’t necessary for vehicular travel.
•It’s necessary to correct or mitigate injury to private
or public land resources, OR
•It’s necessary to mitigate unsafe conditions.
PUBLIC LANDS
SUBJECT TO EARLY NOTIFICATION PROCESS IN 21A.10:
•45-day public comment period (RCOs)
•Notification to property owners & residents within 300 ft.
•Sign notice at the property
•Virtual open house
Additional noticing requirements from State Code
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING AND DECISION:
•Adopt / deny the ordinance
IF APPROVED:
•The closed alley will continue to be part of Jefferson Park
Public Process
THANK YOU
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and all others, scan the QR code or visit the link below.
https://link.slc.gov/publiclandsprojects
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
02/05/2026
Date Sent to Council:
04/21/2026
From:
Department *
Public Lands
Employee Name:
Romero, Maria
E-mail
maria.romero@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
02/05/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
04/21/2026
Subject:
Ordinance - Closing a 16 foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15 foot east/west alleyway in Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision
Additional Staff Contact:
Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director Kim.Shelley@slc.govTyler Murdock, Deputy Director Tyler.Murdock@slc.govAmy Reid, Associate Landscape Architect Amy.Reid@slc.govTom Millar, Planning & Design Division Director Tom.Millar@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Kim Shelley, Public Lands Director Kim.Shelley@slc.govTyler Murdock, Deputy Director Tyler.Murdock@slc.govAmy Reid, Associate Landscape Architect Amy.Reid@slc.govTom Millar, Planning & Design Division Director Tom.Millar@slc.gov
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Approve
Background/Discussion
Attachment 1 for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
PUBLIC PROCESS: This closure is subject to the early notification process in 21A.10. The following is a list of public input opportunities related to the proposed alleyway closures that have already been performed:• The Planning Division and the Department of Public Lands provided a 45-day comment period (5/21/2025-7/5/2025) to the Ballpark and Central Ninth Community Councils.• Early notification notices were mailed May 27, 2025, to all property owners and residents within 300 ft. of both the alleyway and portion of the alleyway proposed to be closed(Exhibit 4).• A sign notice of the proposed closure was posted at the property on May 27, 2025.• An online open house was posted to the Planning Division's webpage on June 3, 2025, and will remain open until the City Council has made a decision on the proposal.As of the date of this transmittal, Planning and Public Lands staff have not received any public comment on the proposed alleyway closure.State Code noticing requirements for this process include a mailed notice to the owners of abutting properties at least 4 weeks in advance of the hearing and notice to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) of the upcoming hearing.• Notice of the proposal was sent to the abutting property owners December 15, 2025. A copy of this notice is included in Exhibit 4.• Notice to UDOT and abutting property owners of the public hearing will be sent by Council Staff ahead of the hearing.
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ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor Kim Shelley
Director of Public Lands
PUBLIC LANDS DEPARTMENT
1965 WEST 500 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104
www.slc.gov/parks/
PHONE 801-972-7800
FAX 801-972-7847
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department is requesting the
City Council adopt an ordinance to indefinitely close a 16-foot wide north/south alleyway and a
portion of a 15-foot wide east/west alleyway in Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision in Block
1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision, Plat C, Salt Lake City Survey (see Exhibit “A” within the
attached Exhibit 1). The purpose of the closure is to consolidate all parcels that make up Jefferson Park
into one parcel to facilitate park improvements that are being funded by the Parks. Trails. & Open
Space General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding.
Both alleyways were established when the subdivision in which they are located (West Boulevard
Subdivision) was created in 1889.
• The alleyway running east/west at mid-block between West Temple and 200 West will only
be partially closed because homes along the south side of Goltz Avenue utilize the western
extents of the alleyway (outside the park boundary and west of the alleyway in question in
this transmittal) as an access to rear structures. The proposed closure for the eastern extent of
this alleyway is 100 feet in length by 15 feet in width.
• The alleyway running north/south through Jefferson Park from West Goltz Avenue (on the
north) to West Fremont Avenue (on the south) will be entirely closed and is 275 feet in length
and 16 feet in width.
Both the alleyway portion (east/west) and the entire alleyway (north/south) to be closed are located
fully within the boundaries of Jefferson Park. They appear to exist only on paper and haven’t been
used as a vehicular public right-of-way since at least the mid-1980s when the park and basin were
established. There are no properties that rely on this alleyway for access. The alleyway and alleyway
portion in question have been fully incorporated into a grassy field in Jefferson Park. If the alleyways
are closed, they will continue to be part of Jefferson Park.
Jefferson Park was selected as one of the Reimagine Neighborhood Parks projects (at least one in
each Council district) that would receive funding from the GO Bond. The completed project will
feature new and improved amenities that are prioritized by residents and celebrate the community this
park serves. This project is in the early design stage. Although the final design hasn't been
determined yet, building permit reviews and issuances (especially by Public Utilities) can be
complicated if structures or improvements cross property lines and/or encroach into public rights-of-
way. Because of this, these portions of alleyway rights-of-way within Jefferson Park must be
vacated , and all the parcels consolidated, to facilitate the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department’s
acquisition of building permits for any new amenities or improvements to the park.
The alleyway closure process is regulated by State Code 72-5-105 (4), (5), and (7), which requires the
City Council to hold a public hearing on this matter and adopt an ordinance to indefinitely close the
alleyway and portion of an alleyway. The City Council may indefinitely close them and legally
convert to another public use (Jefferson Park, existing), if they find that at least one of the following
conditions exists:
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor Kim Shelley
Director of Public Lands
PUBLIC LANDS DEPARTMENT
1965 WEST 500 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104
www.slc.gov/parks/
PHONE 801-972-7800
FAX 801-972-7847
A. The alleyway and alleyway portion to be closed are not necessary for vehicular travel;
B. The closure is necessary to correct or mitigate injury to private or public land resources
on or near the alleyway and alleyway portion to be closed; or
C. The closure of the alleyway and alleyway portion is necessary to mitigate unsafe
conditions.
In this case, condition “A” would apply to Public Lands’ request since the alleyway and alleyway portion
proposed for closure have not been used for vehicular public right-of-way for several decades and no
nearby properties rely on them for access. Additionally, they serve as part of a detention basin for Public
Utilities and are fully incorporated into Jefferson Park. Because of these reasons, the City Council may
find that the alleyway and alleyway portion to be closed are not necessary for or currently useable for
vehicular travel, and that the proposed closure is warranted.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
This closure is subject to the early notification process in 21A.10. The following is a list of public input
opportunities related to the proposed alleyway closures that have already been performed:
• The Planning Division and the Department of Public Lands provided a 45-day comment
period (5/21/2025-7/5/2025) to the Ballpark and Central Ninth Community Councils.
• Early notification notices were mailed May 27, 2025, to all property owners and residents
within 300 ft. of both the alleyway and portion of the alleyway proposed to be closed
(Exhibit 4).
• A sign notice of the proposed closure was posted at the property on May 27, 2025.
• An online open house was posted to the Planning Division's webpage on June 3, 2025,
and will remain open until the City Council has made a decision on the proposal.
As of the date of this transmittal, Planning and Public Lands staff have not received any public comment
on the proposed alleyway closure.
State Code noticing requirements for this process include a mailed notice to the owners of abutting
properties at least 4 weeks in advance of the hearing and notice to the Utah Department of Transportation
(UDOT) of the upcoming hearing.
• Notice of the proposal was sent to the abutting property owners December 15, 2025. A
copy of this notice is included in Exhibit 4.
• Notice to UDOT and abutting property owners of the public hearing will be sent by
Council Staff ahead of the hearing.
EXHIBITS
1. Ordinance adopting the indefinite closure
2. Legal description and map of the alleyway and portion of alleyway proposed to be closed
3. Survey
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor Kim Shelley
Director of Public Lands
PUBLIC LANDS DEPARTMENT
1965 WEST 500 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104
www.slc.gov/parks/
PHONE 801-972-7800
FAX 801-972-7847
4. Notice of the proposed alleyway closure sent by staff to abutting property owners
5. Notice of City Council public hearing
6. Mailing list
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Legal Description of Proposed Indefinite Closure of an Alleyway and Portion of an Alleyway
Closing a 16 foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15 foot east/west alleyway in Block 1 of the
West Boulevard Subdivision, as recorded in Book B, Page 62, in the Salt Lake County Recorders Office.
Said closure being described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Lot 15, Block 1, West Boulevard Subdivision, as recorded in
Book B, Page 62, in the Salt Lake County Recorders Office, and running thence South 15 feet to the
Northwest Corner of Lot 54, said Block 1; thence East 100 feet to the Northeast Corner of Lot 57, said
Block 1; thence South 130 feet to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 57; thence East 16 feet to the
Southwest Corner of Lot 1, said Block 1; thence North 275 feet to the Northwest Corner of Lot 11, said
Block 1; thence West 16 feet to the Northeast Corner of Lot 12, said Block 1; thence South 130 feet to
the Southeast Corner of said Lot 12; thence West 100 feet to the point of beginning.
Contains 5,900 square feet, or 0.135 acres.
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Notification of a nearby Alley Closure request
Dear Property Owner or Resident,
You are receiving this notice because your property is directly adjacent to the alley
that is requested to be closed.
Request Description: Amy Reid (Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands) is requesting to
indefinitely close (see image below) for the purpose of converting an alley and portion of an alley into
another public use (Jefferson Park). This part of the alley does not currently serve as access for nearby
residents to their properties or to the park, and it has been fully incorporated into Jefferson Park as
part of a detention basin managed by Public Utilities which have made it unusable as a public right-of-
way. The applicant is requesting this closure so that all property that makes up Jefferson Park can be
consolidated into one parcel in preparation for park improvements.
Alley Closure: Closing an alley in this manner is regulated by State Code 72-5-105 (4). (5). and (7).
which requires the request to be heard at a public hearing (City Council) and the alley closed by
adopting an ordinance. In addition to this, notice of the request must be sent to UDOT and abutting
property owners at least 4 weeks in advance of the public hearing date.
To comply with these requirements, a public hearing will not be scheduled until after:
January 12, 2026
You will receive an additional notice of the City Council public hearing date once it has been scheduled.
The purpose of this notice is to make you aware of the request and let you know how you may obtain
more information and provide comments. If you would like additional information or if you have
comments, please contact the project manager – Amy Reid, Associate Landscape Architect, Public Lands,
at (801) 360-0614 or amy.reid@slc.gov.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department is requesting the City Council adopt an ordinance
to indefinitely close a16 foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15 foot east/west
alleyway in Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision in Block 1 of the West Boulevard
Subdivision, Plat C, Salt Lake City Survey (see Exhibit 1). The purpose of the closure is to
consolidate all parcels that make up Jefferson Park into one parcel to facilitate park
improvements that are being funded by the Parks Trails & Open Space General Obligation
Bond (GO Bond) and constituent Capital Improvement Project funding. The portions of the
alleyways proposed for closure do not provide nearby residents with access to their properties
or to the park and have been fully incorporated into Jefferson Park as part of a detention basin
managed by Public Utilities which have made it unusable as a public right-of-way. The
applicant is requesting the closure so that all property that makes up Jefferson Park can be
consolidated into one parcel to facilitate future park improvements. The subject alleyways are
located within Council District 5, represented by Erika Carlsen.
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive
comments regarding the petition. During the hearing, anyone desiring to address the City
Council concerning this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may consider
adopting the ordinance the same night of the public hearing.
DATE: [ ], at 7:00 PM
PLACE: Electronic and in-person options.
451 South State Street, Roon 326, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing an in-person
opportunity to attend or participate in the hearing at the City and County Building,
located at 451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information,
including Zoom connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings.
Comments may also be provided by calling the 24-hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or
sending an email to council.comments@slc.gov. All comments received through any source
are shared with the Council and added to the public record.
If you have any questions relating to this proposal or would like to review the file, please call
Amy Reid at 801.330.0614 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, or via e-mail at amy.reid@slc.gov. The application details can be accessed at
www.bit.ly/citizenaccess, by selecting the “planning” tab and entering the petition number
[enter number].
The City & County Building is an accessible facility. 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@slc.gov, 801-
535-7600, or relay service 711.
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. ________ of 2026
(Closing a 16 foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15 foot east/west alleyway in Block 1
of the West Boulevard Subdivision)
An ordinance closing a 16 foot north/south alleyway and a portion of a 15 foot east/west
alleyway in Block 1 of the West Boulevard Subdivision.
WHEREAS, the subject alleyways are located within the West Boulevard Subdivision of
Block 1 and within the bounds of Jefferson Park;
WHEREAS, the affected portions of the alleyways are not presently used for travel or as
a public right-of-way, rather, both are primarily covered by turf and serving dual purposes as
parts of a detention basin and recreational area in Jefferson Park,
WHEREAS, Utah Code Subsection 72-5-105(7) allows a municipality to indefinitely
close public rights of way to vehicular travel and convert rights of way to another public use
after following the procedures specified under Utah Code Subsection 72-5-105(5), which
requires the city to hold a public hearing on the indefinite closure and provide notice of the
proposed closure to the Utah Department of Transportation and abutting property owners; and
WHEREAS, the city has complied with the procedures set forth in Utah Code Subsection
72-5-105(5); and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) finds after holding a public
hearing on this matter that there is good cause for the indefinite closure of the alleyways
described herein because they have not been used for vehicular traffic for several decades and
are not necessary to access private property and, therefore, are not necessary for vehicular travel;
and
WHEREAS , closing the alleyways will not be adverse to the general public’s interest
because the closures will facilitate improvements to Jefferson Park, which will further the public
interest in open space and recreation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Indefinitely Closing City-Owned Right-of-Way. That the north/south
alleyway and east/west portion of the alleyway in the West Boulevard Subdivision of Block 1,
and which are more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto, hereby are closed as
public rights-of-way and declared not presently necessary or available for use as public rights-of-
way. The alleyways are hereby converted to another public use, specifically, for park purposes.
SECTION 2. Reservations and Disclaimers. The above closures are expressly made
subject to all existing rights-of-way and easements of all public utilities of any and every
description now located on and under or over the confines of the alleyways, and also subject to
the rights of entry thereon for the purposes of maintaining, altering, repairing, removing or
rerouting said utilities, including the city’s water and sewer facilities. Said closures are also
subject to any existing rights-of-way or easements of private third parties.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication and shall be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this _______ day of
______________, 202_.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: April 20, 2026
By: Cameron Johnson
Cameron Johnson
Senior City Attorney
Bill No. ________ of 202_.
Published: ______________.
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CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Austin Kimmel
Public Policy Analyst
DATE:May 5, 2026
RE:Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
View Metro Water’s FY27 Tentative Budget
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy stores, treats, and conveys culinary water supplies for
Salt Lake City and Sandy City. Metro Water appears as a taxing entity line on Salt Lake City property tax bills.
The total tentative FY27 budget for the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy is $123,697,698, an
11.04% increase or $12,293,680 from the FY26 budget. This increase is driven in part by costs from other
agencies and utility providers, personnel costs, and a larger capital projects budget. Metro Water proposes a 6%
rate increase for member cities and for non-member entity water rates. For context, the FY26 budget resulted in
a 5% increase in water sales and anticipated a 6-7% increase in FY27.
The Council’s role in Metro Water’s budget process is unique. The Council reviews the budget and shares
responsibility with Sandy City Council for approving and setting the tax rate but does not formally adopt the
budget. The authority to adopt the budget lies with the Metropolitan Water District's Board of Trustees, of which
the Council appoints five of the seven members.
Goal of the briefing: To review the tentative budget of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
for Fiscal Year 2027.
POLICY QUESTIONS
1.Revenue Needs and Bond Rating – Council Members may wish to ask Metro Water for details on
its long-term property tax rate projections. They could also inquire how Metro Water balances revenue
needs among property taxes, water sales, or rate increases, and bond proceeds. Council Members may
also ask about Metro Water's current bond rating.
2.Capital Projects and Project Prioritization – Council Members may want to learn more about
Metro Water’s approach to capital projects and infrastructure. They could ask how projects are
prioritized and to what extent these projects are driven by regulatory compliance versus routine
replacement or repair of aging infrastructure.
3.Climate Resiliency and Conservation – Council Members may ask how and to what extent Metro
Water incorporates climate adaptation or resiliency into its capital plan. They could also ask what
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conservation measures Metro Water implements or incentivizes to reduce water usage. Finally, how
does Metro Water prepare for potential drought conditions and other climate change impacts on the
region’s water supply?
4.Compensation – Metro Water is proposing a 4% budget increase for wages and salaries, with merit
increases up to 4% for eligible employees effective January 2027. Council Members may ask how this
proposed increase compares to peer water districts and member cities, and how Metro Water
determines the appropriate compensation level.
BUDGET SUMMARY
METRO WATER FY27 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Revenue
FY26 BUDGET TENTATIVE FY27 PERCENT
CHANGE
Water Sales $26,673,216 $28,560,454 +7.08%
Property Taxes $22,686,248 $25,880,255 +14.08%
Assessments $12,986,790 $12,807,908 -1.38%
Miscellaneous Revenues $18,667,764 $11,187,551 -40.07%
Bond Proceeds $30,390,000 $45,261,530 +48.94%
Total Revenue $111,404,018 $123,697,698 +11.04%
Expenditures
Operations & Maintenance $41,338,512 $39,027,468 -5.59%
Capital Projects $36,568,232 $53,388,335 +46.00%
Debt Service $24,651,591 $22,767,293 -7.64%
Net Funds To/(From) Reserves $8,845,683 $8,514,602 -3.74%
Total Expenditures $111,404,018 $123,697,698 +11.04%
KEY ITEMS
Metro Water’s sources of revenue are water sales (~23%), property taxes (~21%), assessments (~10%),
bond proceeds (~37%), and other miscellaneous revenue (~9%).
The projected certified property tax rate is 0.00035. Metro Water is not proposing a property tax
increase in FY27. Based on its long-term forecast, a property tax increase to 0.00045 is anticipated in
FY28.
Property tax revenue is estimated to increase by $3.19 million, or 14.08%.
A 6% increase in the member cities' fixed water sales charge is proposed this year. The same
percentage is planned for water rates to non-member entities. Metro Water anticipates another 6%
increase in FY28 and a 7% increase from FY29 through FY31. Salt Lake City customers are indirectly
affected by the increase through what they pay for water rates to Public Utilities.
Metro Water's total capital budget in FY27 is nearly $53.39 million, a 46%, or $16.82 million, increase
from FY26. Of that total, $45.8 million is for Metro Water projects and $7.6 million for projects of other
agencies.
Metro Water's total debt service in FY27 is budgeted at nearly $22.77 million, about a 7.6%, or $1.88
million, decrease from FY26.
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Metro Water supplies are included in the Public Utilities long-term water source forecast and plan for
Salt Lake City and the service area. A chart depicting Salt Lake City's water supply composition is
included in the last item in the last section of this report.
A 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)/merit salary increase for employees is proposed. The
full-time equivalent (FTE) count would remain at the FY26 level of 84. Health insurance
premium payment through the benefits plan would hold at 5%.
Metro Water aims to maintain a debt service ratio of 1.25. The minimum calculated debt coverage ratio
required by contract is 1.15.
Metro Water’s 17-year CIP plan anticipates $800.4 million in bonding.
REVENUES
a. Salt Lake City’s Annual Financial Involvement in Metro
$7,021,892 capital assessment for infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements. This includes
the Metro Water Project completed in 2007, construction of the Point of the Mountain Water
Treatment Plant, Point of the Mountain Aqueduct, and capacity upgrades to the Little Cottonwood
Water Treatment Plant.
$19,627,997 for wholesale water purchased from Metro Water for resale through the Water Utility
to customers throughout the SLC system. This amount originates from the Department of Public
Utilities' FY27 budget book and represents approximately 10% of Public Utilities’ overall
expenditures budget.
$17,324,133 in estimated property taxes paid by Salt Lake City residents. Metro Water’s total
proposed tax revenues in FY26 is $22,166,935.
b. Water Rates for Non-Member Entities
A 6% proposed rate increase in water rates for non-member entities is budgeted as part of the FY27
tentative budget. This amounts to $1,299,344, or approximately .01% of Metro Water's total source
of revenue. Future water rate increases are anticipated to be 6% in FY28 and 7% from FY29 through
FY31.
Revenue from water rates to non-member entities can vary from year to year. This fluctuation
occurs because water is sold to these entities on a surplus basis, depending on demand, which is
influenced by the weather in a given year. As a result, Metro Water budgets conservatively since
these revenues are not guaranteed.
c. Bond Proceeds
Metro Water anticipates $45.26 million in revenue from bond proceeds, approximately $14.87
million higher than FY26.
EXPENSES
a. Operations & Maintenance
Metro Water’s Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budget is proposed to increase by 0.14%. Nearly $1
million less is budgeted for non-routine O&M than in FY26. This O&M figure excludes the $7 million
reimbursement Salt Lake City pays for the Cottonwoods Connection Project.
Including Salt Lake City’s reimbursement for the Cottonwoods Connection Project, Metro Water's total
proposed Operating Expenses budget, covering regular and non-routine operations and maintenance, is
about $39,027,468. This is a slight decrease from FY26's $41,338,512 million budget.
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Metro Water Operations & Maintenance Budget
FY26 O&M FY27 O&M
Including SLC’s reimbursement $41.34 million $39 million
Excluding SLC’s
reimbursement
$31.98 million ($9.36 million
SLC reimbursement)
$32 million ($7 million SLC
reimbursement)
b. Capital Projects
Metro Water plans several routine non-capacity improvement projects totaling $45.8 million in FY27.
These projects differ from capacity improvement projects, which increase the system’s ability to deliver
more water or serve more customers. Non-capacity projects focus on maintaining or improving the
existing infrastructure.
In addition to non-capacity improvement projects, Metro Water has budgeted nearly $7.6 million for the
Jordan Aqueduct System, 150th South Pipeline, and the Central Utah Project (CUP) Capital. The total
capital budget is $53,388,335, up from $36,568,232 in FY26.
Figure 1 - Copied from page 31 of Metro Water's FY27 Tentative Budget Book
c. Debt Service
Metro Water's FY26 debt service on outstanding bonds budget is $22,767,293. This is about a 7.64%,
or $1.88 million, decrease from FY25.
Metro Water maintains a broad portfolio of bond financing to address its capital improvement needs.
As detailed on page 48 of the FY27 tentative budget book, the district's various outstanding bonds
extend with payment obligations continuing through FY50. This long-term debt structure allows Metro
Water to finance major infrastructure investments over multiple decades.
Salt Lake City's financial commitment to the Metro Water Project Capital Assessment is scheduled to
conclude in 2036.
d. Staffing & Compensation
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Metro Water proposes a 4% budget increase for personnel wages and salaries. A separate 4% merit
increase based on individual performance will be available to eligible employees starting January 2027
but is not guaranteed for all.
The chart below provides a comparison of salaries with other local entities:
Figure 2 - Copied from page 72 of Metro Water's FY27 Tentative Budget Book
Metro Water anticipates additional FTEs in FY28 and FY29 to address workload needs but does not
propose any in FY27. One FTE is reallocated from the Operations Department to the Information
Technology Department. The chart below shows current and projected staffing levels and reallocations.
Figure 3 -Copied from page 68 of Metro Water's FY27 Tentative Budget Book
Metro Water aims to maintain a competitive benefits package similar to Salt Lake City's. While Salt
Lake City offers some medical benefits Metro Water cannot match, it provides other fair employee
benefits.
Metro Water has a skill-based pay program allowing employees to earn their hourly wage plus extra pay
for acquiring new skills. A budget of $6,760 is allocated for this program.
Metro Water’s Operations & Management (O&M) budget is proposed to increase by $341,302 based on
the following staffing and compensation increases/decreases: $218,353 in Salary & Wages; $21,624 in
Overtime Premium; $125,593 in Medical Insurance Premiums; ($796) in Other Insurance; $15,468
in Payroll Taxes; and ($38,940) in Utah Retirement.
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ADDITIONAL & BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (Metro Water) was created in 1935 by the voters
of Salt Lake City to provide additional water management and treatment options from sources within
and beyond the Salt Lake watershed areas. Metro Water treats and conveys water from the Provo River
system and the Central Utah Project, drawing from sources such as the Strawberry Reservoir and Provo
and Weber Rivers, among many others.
Metro Water is funded primarily through water sales to its member cities (Salt Lake and Sandy) and
other surplus customers. Other revenue sources include property taxes from member city residents and
capital assessments paid by each member city toward costs related to master-planned capital
improvements.
The expenditures include operations and maintenance costs within its own system, debt service, capital
assessments, as well as water purchases, conveyance, and operations and maintenance for the Provo
River Water Users Association, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) and Central
Utah Project (CUP), and the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD). These relationships
allow Metro Water to collect, treat, store, and convey water resources throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
Water sales revenues collected from sales of surplus water to outside entities (other than member cities)
are placed in an Aquifer Storage and Recovery reserve to help offset member city capital costs.
Salt Lake City is no longer considering wastewater reuse as a future water supply source, but has instead
dedicated this amount of water to the Great Salt Lake.
CIP – Capital Improvement Plan
COLA – Cost-of-Living Adjustment
CUP – Central Utah Project
CUWCD – Central Utah Water Conservancy District
FTE – Full Time Equivalent
FY – Fiscal Year
JVWCD – Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
O&M – Operations and Maintenance
1.Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy FY27 Tentative Budget Book
FISCAL YEAR
2026-27 BUDGET
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Outline
Overview of Metro Water
FY27 Tentative Budget
Sources of Funds
Uses of Funds
Established in August 1935
Salt Lake City founding member
Metropolitan Water District
of Salt Lake & Sandy
Sandy City annexed into the company
in 1990, hence changing the name to
Metropolitan Water District
of Salt Lake City
Board of Trustees
Board members appointed by city councils:
Salt Lake City - 5 Trustees Sandy City - 2 Trustees
Metro Water Supply
108,700Total Acre Feet
PROVO RIVER PROJECT
Deer Creek Reservoir
61,900 AF
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK
Salt Lake City and Sandy City Rights
20,000 AF
CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT
Jordanelle Reservoir
20,000 AF
Other Water Sources: CUP/Utah Lake System, Ontario Drain Tunnel
WATER TREATMENT
Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant
Point of the Mountain Water Treatment Plant
Jordan Valley Water Treatment Plant (2/7 owner)ths
WATER CONVEYANCE
Salt Lake Aqueduct
Point of the Mountain Aqueduct
Jordan Aqueduct (2/7 owner)th
WATER STORAGE
Terminal Reservoir
JA Terminal Reservoir (2/7 owner)ths
KEY
INFRASTRUCTURE
Sources of Funds
Sources of Funds
Tentative FY27
Bonding
36.6%
Water Sales
23.1%
Property Taxes
20.9%
Assessments
10.4%
Misc
9%
Revenue Source - Water Rates
City FY26 Water Sales
Revenue
Percent
Increase
Estimated FY27 Water
Sales Revenue
Net Revenue
Increase
Sandy City $ 7,201,047 6%$ 7,633,111 $ 432,064
Salt Lake City $18,516,978 6%$19,627,999 $ 1,111,021
Total Water Sales to Member Cities $25,718,025 6%$27,261,110 $1,543,085
Proposed FY27 Water Rate Increase
Revenue Source - Property Taxes
City FY26 Property Tax Revenue
Sandy City $ 4,842,802
Salt Lake City $ 17,324,133
Total Property Taxes to Member Cities $22,166,935
Certified Tax Rate in FY25 (2024 tax year) - 0.00035
Maintain Certified Tax Rate in FY27.
Increase of the certified tax rate in FY28 for capital projects
to address aging infrastructure repair and replacement costs.
No bonding in FY26 due to change in completion
date of Cottonwoods Connection project.
Anticipate issuance of bonds in FY2027 for:
Completion of Cottonwoods Connection project
($20.5M)
Little Cottonwood Conduit Replacement and
Intake Modifications project ($20M)
LCWTP Rebuild Project design ($36M)
Bonding
Use of Funds
Operations & Maintenance Key Components
Budget Items Budget FY26 Tentative Budget
FY27
% increase from
FY26 budget
$ increase from
FY26 budget
Total O&M
(excludes Salt Lake City-CC Reimbursement)
$49,616,182 $48,530,450 -2.19%$(1,085,732)
Salary & Wages $8,131,704 $8,390,069 3.18%$ 258,365
Interest Expense $7,662,384 $5,452,193 -28.84%$(2,210,191)
Provo River Water Users Association $4,791,024 $5,044,451 5.29%$ 253,427
Employee Benefits $3,319,551 $3,405,408 2.59%$ 85,857
Contract Services $2,920,084 $2,992,761 2.49%$ 72,677
Utilities $2,610,249 $2,713,250 3.96%$ 103,001
Chemicals $2,608,176 $2,523,541 -3.24%$ (84,635)
FY27 Capital
Improvement
Projects
Routine Non-Capacity Improvement Projects
Capacity Improvement Projects
Other Capital Improvement Projects
Total Projects
Salt Lake Aqueduct Replacement Reach 1
Finished Water Strategic Conveyance Plan
LCWTP Administration Campus Improvements
Little Cottonwood Rebuild
LCC Replacement and Intake Modifications
Fleet Replacement Program
Little Dell Dam Improvements
Repair and Replace
Subtotal
Jordan Aqueduct System and 150th South Pipeline
Central Utah Project (CUP) Capital
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
20,539,506
634,060
507,607
15,000,000
7,395,000
470,000
600,000
650,000
45,796,173
$0
3,776,739
3,815,423
7,592,162
53,388,335
Aging Infrastructure
LITTLE COTTONWOOD WATER
TREATMENT PLANT
Placed in service 1960
Resiliency against seismic disasters
and landslides.
Increased flow capacity.
Operational independence from
Murray Penstock.
SALT LAKE AQUEDUCT
Placed in service 1950
Raw Water LITTLE COTTONWOOD
CONDUIT
Placed in service 1931
Resiliency against seismic disasters.
Process improvements.
Secure and reliable clean drinking
water.
Resiliency against seismic disasters
and landslides.
Redundancy.
Regional water supply solution.
Project Benefits
Central Utah Water Conservancy District
Total annual CUWCD cost is approximately $5.7M
20,000 acre feet M&I and 3,100 acre feet ULS
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
O&M costs will decrease by approximately 8.4%
Annual capital costs relate to the Jordan Valley Water Treatment
Plant seismic upgrades
Capital Projects total $3.8M, an 32% increase
Provo River Water Users Association
Total annual PRWUA cost is $5M
Deer Creek Intake Project complete
30,950 acre feet (initial 50% allotment) and holdover
Costs from Other Agencies
QUESTIONS?
Thank you!
Tab 1
Executive Summary
Budget 001
Executive Summary
April 9, 2026—This is an executive summary of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 tentative budget for
the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (“Metro Water”).
The budget includes total budgeted inflows of $123.7M, including revenue of $78.4M. The tax
revenue is based on current certified property tax rates for Salt Lake City and Sandy City.
Budgeted revenue includes a 6% increase to the member cities’ water sales fixed charge
($/month). A 6% increase for non-member city water rates is also budgeted. Future water rate
increases are anticipated to be 6% in FY28 and 7% from FY 2029 through FY 2031. Projected
rate increases are shared with member cities. Inflows also include estimated bond proceeds of
$45.3M.
Total budgeted outflows are $115.2M. The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget totals
$39.0M (excluding interest, amortization, and depreciation) and includes non-routine O&M
costs, all Provo River Water Users Association and Central Utah Project (CUP) costs, as well as
Salt Lake City’s portion of the Cottonwood Connection project.
Escalating assessments for CUP Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement (OM&R) costs and
related reserves is increasing Metro Water’s total O&M budget. Expenses related to CUP
OM&R and associated reserves are forecasted to increase by $5 per acre-foot over the next
several years based on decisions of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. The
forecasted increases are as follows (cost per acre-foot):
• FY 2027: $80.00 (6.67% increase)
• FY 2028: $85.00 (6.25% increase)
• FY 2029: $90.00 (5.88% increase)
• FY 2030: $95.00 (5.56% increase)
• FY 2031: $100.00 (5.26% increase)
The O&M budget represents a 2.2% decrease (excluding Salt Lake City’s reimbursement).
Increases in costs from other agencies, utilities (power), general insurance and increased
personnel costs are offset by a large decrease in expected interest expense, based on timing of
bonding issuance and expected payments. Payments on any new bonding, if needed, would not
occur until FY2028.
The total capital budget is $53.4M, which is comprised of $45.8M for projects specific to Metro
and $7.6M for projects of other agencies. The total debt service budget is $22.8M for existing
bonds. Reserves are projected to increase by $8.5M.
The tentative budget maintains the same full-time equivalents (FTE) as the previous year, and a
4% COLA/merit salary increase. The benefits plan includes Metro Water employees paying for
5% of the medical insurance premium.
The interim annual allotment for the Provo River Water Project supply is 50%.
Annalee Munsey, General Manager/Budget Officer
Budget 002
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
Budget Summary
Last update: April 7, 2026
Budget Tentative
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Sources of Funds
Water Sales
Member Cities 23,087,338$ 23,779,958$ 24,493,357$ 25,718,025$ 27,261,110$
Others 1,206,095 875,110 1,060,744 955,191 1,299,344
Total Water Sales 24,293,433 24,655,068 25,554,101 26,673,216 28,560,454
Property Taxes 12,249,819 12,552,895 27,239,824 22,686,248 25,880,255
Assessments 11,857,145 11,875,272 11,990,374 12,986,790 12,807,908
Miscellaneous
Interest 2,446,305 3,817,553 5,334,064 3,963,199 3,915,226
Other 1,563,395 1,779,178 1,463,223 5,347,668 272,325
Salt Lake City SLAR-CC Reimbursement - 2,447,684 10,983,578 9,356,897 7,000,000
Total Miscellaneous 4,009,700 8,044,415 17,780,865 18,667,764 11,187,551
Bond Proceeds - 37,507,000 - 30,390,000 45,261,530
Total Sources of Funds
Uses of Funds
agencies; excludes PRWUA O&M, SLC SLAR-CC,
Non-Routine O&M, depreciation, interest)19,214,888$ 20,599,867$ 21,748,500$ 25,102,991$ 25,902,017$
Total Capital Projects (includes capital to other agencies)12,019,860 14,970,896 21,901,247 36,568,232 53,388,335
Total Uses of Funds
Actual
Budget 003
Tab 2
FY2027 Budget
Budget 004
Last update:
04/07/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual
3-Year
Average
(FY 2023-Budget Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.5,984,067 6,296,256 6,353,011 6,211,111 7,367,708 7,586,061 2.96%
5120 Overtime Premium 130,919 141,901 144,978 139,266 136,445 158,069 15.85%
5131 Sick Leave 76,113 (749) 250,166 108,510 - - N/A
5170 On Call Pay 28,515 29,610 39,405 32,510 42,500 45,420 6.87%
5190 Other 750 225 450 475 2,500 2,500 0.00%
5210 Payroll Taxes 470,640 497,105 503,481 490,409 582,551 598,019 2.66%
Salaries and Wages 6,691,004 6,964,348 7,291,491 6,982,281 8,131,704 8,390,069 3.18%
5310 Retirement Plan 1,198,373 1,247,776 1,205,337 1,217,162 1,350,661 1,311,721 -2.88%
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums 1,481,532 1,578,620 1,498,940 1,519,697 1,877,773 2,003,366 6.69%
5330 Tuition Aid Program 16,523 29,296 26,429 24,083 30,000 30,000 0.00%
5350 Insurance Premiums 43,388 47,943 52,236 47,856 61,117 60,321 -1.30%
Employee Benefits 2,739,816 2,903,635 2,782,942 2,808,798 3,319,551 3,405,408 2.59%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 41,270 44,869 64,544 50,228 74,019 101,281 36.83%
5360 Leadership Development - - 7,582 2,527 18,100 25,000 38.12%
Employee Training 41,270 44,869 64,544 50,228 74,019 126,281 70.61%
5410 Business Travel 52,731 66,817 82,507 67,352 136,100 129,800 -4.63%
5430 Vehicle O & M 69,044 65,045 65,333 66,474 94,392 101,638 7.68%
Transportation 121,775 131,862 147,840 133,826 230,492 231,438 0.41%
5510 Legal 328,189 430,740 264,877 341,269 434,052 459,227 5.80%
5520 Accounting 56,211 61,968 63,107 60,429 66,000 50,500 -23.48%
5530 Contract Services 1,490,811 1,781,130 1,919,479 1,730,473 2,920,084 2,992,761 2.49%
5540 Other 15,232 10,918 25,384 17,178 25,450 48,560 90.81%
Professional Services 1,890,443 2,284,756 2,272,847 2,149,349 3,445,586 3,551,048 3.06%
5610 Telephone 31,359 41,153 42,896 38,470 53,944 48,448 -10.19%
5620 Electricity 928,338 1,022,317 1,388,795 1,113,150 1,734,943 1,988,144 14.59%
5630 Natural Gas 954,679 326,962 261,267 514,303 795,000 625,518 -21.32%
5640 Radio Communications 14,364 12,626 6,314 11,101 5,620 5,540 -1.42%
5650 Water 18,030 29,797 44,619 30,815 20,742 45,870 121.15%
Utilities 1,946,770 1,432,855 1,743,891 1,707,839 2,610,249 2,713,520 3.96%
5710 Buildings & Grounds 124,526 173,725 150,077 149,442 221,900 217,900 -1.80%
5720 Machinery & Equipment 389,338 469,133 439,174 432,549 470,670 499,282 6.08%
Repairs and Maintenance 513,864 642,858 589,251 581,991 692,570 717,182 3.55%
5810 General Supplies 21,423 34,873 45,559 33,952 49,000 43,300 -11.63%
5820 Office Supplies 12,133 13,585 11,557 12,425 12,000 12,360 3.00%
5830 Materials 298,318 285,100 260,449 281,289 324,210 326,050 0.57%
5840 Chemicals 2,085,469 2,754,438 3,273,510 2,704,472 2,608,176 2,523,541 -3.24%
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies 124,848 151,167 133,933 136,649 136,100 147,290 8.22%
Chemicals and Supplies 2,542,191 3,239,163 3,725,008 3,168,787 3,129,486 3,052,541 -2.46%
5901 General Insurance 824,142 906,035 1,001,976 910,718 1,082,635 1,168,102 7.89%
5902 Administrative Fees 1,446,026 1,558,738 1,699,997 1,568,254 1,821,900 1,941,781 6.58%
5903 Water Stock Assessment 1,889 5,826 1,967 3,228 5,818 6,560 12.75%
5904 Rent Exp.885 624 397 635 3,050 3,200 4.92%
5905 Miscellaneous 77,428 78,353 80,575 78,785 86,422 92,479 7.01%
5906 Postage & Freight Exp.2,862 2,905 3,266 3,011 3,600 3,600 0.00%
5907 Contributions & Events 287,867 291,703 260,162 279,911 311,070 337,870 8.62%
5909 Depreciation Exp.11,108,203 11,124,877 11,240,056 11,157,712 11,722,841 11,652,612 -0.60%
5910 Interest Exp.5,249,739 5,498,016 6,301,542 5,683,099 7,662,384 5,452,193 -28.84%
5911 Laundry 14,895 12,808 14,984 14,229 21,775 23,010 5.67%
5913 Safety 45,431 63,364 46,690 51,828 67,764 82,930 22.38%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications 2,036 3,750 2,750 2,845 4,004 4,099 2.37%
5915 Outside Printing - 303 - 101 200 200 0.00%
5916 Dues & Memberships 35,525 31,113 34,796 33,811 42,997 50,699 17.91%
5917 Amortization Exp.(217,079) (172,836) (727,097) (372,337) 355,041 479,177 34.96%
5918 PRWUA 4,012,468 4,278,970 5,010,688 4,434,042 4,791,024 5,044,451 5.29%
5919 SLC SLAR-CC (Pass-through)- 3,735,012 10,966,704 4,900,572 9,356,897 7,000,000 -25.19%
Other Expenses 22,892,317 27,419,561 35,939,453 28,750,444 37,339,422 33,342,963 -10.70%
Total Expenses 39,379,450 45,063,907 54,557,267 46,333,543 58,973,079 55,530,450 -5.84%
Excluding personnel (P) costs 29,948,630 35,195,924 44,482,834 36,542,464 47,521,824 43,734,973 -7.97%
34,346,790 39,738,727 48,982,822 41,022,781 50,955,654 49,599,080 -2.66%
Excluding depreciation
Excluding I, A, and D 23,238,587 28,613,850 37,742,766 29,865,069 39,232,813 37,946,468 -3.28%
Excluding P, I, A and D 13,807,767 18,745,867 27,668,333 20,073,990 27,781,558 26,150,991 -5.87%
Total Expenses Excluding SLAR-CC 39,379,450 41,328,895 43,590,563 41,432,971 49,616,182 48,530,450 -2.19%
19,226,119 20,599,868 21,765,374 20,530,455 25,084,892 25,902,017 3.26%
23,238,587 24,878,838 26,776,062 24,964,497 29,875,916 30,946,468 3.58%
TOTAL METRO WATER ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES
Fiscal Year 2027
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 005
Last Update:
04/07/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.692,175 898,527 881,291 823,998 1,053,437 1,135,394 7.78%
5120 Overtime 12,478 1,914 1,529 5,307 2,236 1,960 -12.33%
5131 Sick Leave - (749) - (250) - - N/A
5170 On Call Pay - - - - - - N/A
5190 Other - - - - - - N/A
5210 Payroll Taxes 52,894 66,767 68,128 62,596 79,027 85,386 8.05%
Salaries and Wages 757,547 966,459 950,948 891,651 1,134,700 1,222,740 7.76%
5310 Retirement Plan 141,986 179,925 168,919 163,610 188,732 194,071 2.83%
5320 124,220 151,986 136,964 137,723 192,753 247,711 28.51%
5350 Insurance Premiums 4,370 5,724 5,685 5,260 8,352 8,403 0.61%
Employee Benefits 270,576 337,635 311,568 306,593 389,837 450,185 15.48%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 10,999 10,195 14,605 11,933 12,070 13,409 11.09%
5360 Leadership Development - - - - 1,500 1,500 0.00%
Employee Training 10,999 10,195 14,605 11,933 13,570 14,909 9.87%
5410 Business Travel 17,223 20,183 19,652 19,019 32,600 35,800 9.82%
5430 Vehicle O & M 375 260 794 477 314 325 3.57%
Transportation 17,598 20,443 20,446 19,496 32,914 36,125 9.76%
5510 Legal 328,189 430,740 264,877 341,269 434,052 459,227 5.80%
5520 Accounting 56,211 61,968 63,107 60,429 66,000 50,500 -23.48%
5530 Contract Services 146,950 418,838 469,402 345,064 640,783 556,614 -13.14%
5540 Other - - - - - - N/A
Professional Services 531,350 911,546 797,386 746,762 1,140,835 1,066,341 -6.53%
5610 Telephone 2,820 3,338 3,200 3,119 4,800 4,320 -10.00%
Utilities 2,820 3,338 3,200 3,119 4,800 4,320 -10.00%
5710 Buildings & Grounds - - - - - - N/A
5720 Machinery & Equipment 935 - - 312 - - N/A
Repairs and Maintenance 935 - - 312 - - N/A
5810 General Supplies 1,201 528 6,564 2,765 8,000 2,000 -75.00%
5820 Office Supplies 11,992 13,571 11,348 12,304 12,000 12,360 3.00%
Chemicals and Supplies 13,193 14,099 17,912 15,069 20,000 14,360 -28.20%
5905 Miscellaneous 25,684 36,504 33,487 31,892 39,720 42,147 6.11%
5906 Postage & Freight Exp.2,862 2,905 3,266 3,011 3,600 3,600 0.00%
5907 Contributions and Events 172,867 176,703 135,162 161,577 186,070 212,870 14.40%
5911 Laundry 3,941 700 854 1,832 1,250 1,500 20.00%
5913 Safety 217 120 317 218 135 270 100.00%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications 1,130 1,587 1,354 1,357 1,905 1,950 2.36%
5915 Outside Printing - 303 - 101 200 200 0.00%
5916 Dues & Memberships 3,392 3,442 5,464 4,099 3,823 4,158 8.76%
Other Expenses 210,093 222,264 179,904 204,087 236,703 266,695 12.67%
Total Expenses 1,815,111 2,485,979 2,295,969 2,199,022 2,973,359 3,075,675 3.44%
Excluding personnel costs 786,988 1,181,885 1,033,453 1,000,778 1,448,822 1,402,750 -3.18%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
ADMINISTRATION (10)
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 006
Cost Center: Administration (10)
Last Update:
04/07/26
Account Number Extended Amount
5110 Salary and Wage Expense Salary and wages (9 FTEs and 1 intern)Sonya Shepherd Pay Period 26 43,669$ 1,135,394$
5110 Total 1,135,394$
5120 Overtime Premium Overtime premium Sonya Shepherd Pay Period 26 75$ 1,960$
5131 Total 1,960$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Sonya Shepherd Pay Period 26 3,284$ 85,386$
5210 Total 85,386$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Sonya Shepherd Pay Period 26 7,464$ 194,071$
5310 Total 194,071$
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums Sonya Shepherd Monthly 12 20,643$ 247,711$
5320 Total 247,711$
5350 Insurance Premiums Health Savings Admin Fee Sonya Shepherd Monthly 12 164$ 1,968$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Sonya Shepherd Monthly 12 536$ 6,435$
5350 Total 8,403$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Accounting Training Annalee Munsey Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Administrative Training Annalee Munsey Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Meeting Refreshments Sonya Shepherd Each 12 150$ 1,800$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Healthy Utah refreshments Sonya Shepherd Each 12 140$ 1,680$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Annual Water Summit sponsorship & 3 registrations Annalee Munsey Each 1 650$ 650$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Utah Water Users Workshop sponsorship & 1 registration Annalee Munsey Each 1 400$ 400$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Utah Water Law Conference Annalee Munsey Each 3 645$ 1,935$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Mid-Year AWWA Intermountain Section Annalee Munsey Each 200$ -$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Business Meetings Annalee Munsey Each 1 1,700$ 1,700$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Utah SHRM Conference (WECon)Sonya Shepherd Each 2 425$ 850$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Drop of Water Tour Annalee Munsey Each 1 800$ 800$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification Renewals Annalee Munsey Each 3 198$ 594$
5340 Total 13,409$
5360 Leadership Development Leadership Training Annalee Munsey Lump sum 2 750$ 1,500$
5360 Total 1,500$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Conference Annalee Munsey Each 2 1,500$ 3,000$
5410 Business Travel AWWA ACE Annual conference Annalee Munsey Each 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5410 Business Travel Utah Association of Special Districts Annalee Munsey Each 3 500$ 1,500$
5410 Business Travel AWWA/WEF Utility Management Conference Annalee Munsey Each 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5410 Business Travel Congressional Delegation meetings in DC Annalee Munsey Each 2 2,000$ 4,000$
5410 Business Travel National Water Resources Association (NWRA) Annual Conference Annalee Munsey Each 2 1,800$ 3,600$
5410 Business Travel Colorado River Water Users Association Annalee Munsey Each 0 2,300$ -$
5410 Business Travel AWWA WaterSmart Innovations Annalee Munsey Each 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5410 Business Travel PIO Conference Annalee Munsey Each 1 1,700$ 1,700$
5410 Business Travel Utah Water Users Workshop Annalee Munsey Each 4 1,500$ 6,000$
5410 Business Travel Accounting Conference John Baer Each 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5410 Business Travel Human Resources Conference Annalee Munsey Each 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5410 Total 35,800$
5430 Vehicle O&M Mileage reimbursement Annalee Munsey Miles 448 0.73$ 325$
5430 Total 325$
5510 Legal General Counsel Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 38,269$ 459,227$
5510 Total 459,227$
5520 Accounting Annual audit-contract amount (Year 5 of 5)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 17,500$ 17,500$
5520 Accounting HRIS outsourcing Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 17,000$ 17,000$
5520 Accounting Compensation outsourcing Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5520 Accounting Accountant consultation work John Baer Lump sum 1 12,000$ 12,000$
5520 Total 50,500$
5530 Contract Services Drug Screening--random and pre-employment Sonya Shepherd Each 21 50$ 1,050$
5530 Contract Services New Hire background checks Sonya Shepherd Each 7 60$ 420$
5530 Contract Services Investment advisor fees (year 5 of 5, agreement ends 6/30/26) Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 2,400$ 28,800$
5530 Contract Services Bond post-issue compliance (continuing disclosure)Annalee Munsey Annual 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5530 Contract Services 2015A Bond trustee fee (ends April 2034)Annalee Munsey Each 1 2,100$ 2,100$
5530 Contract Services 2016A Bond trustee fee (ends May 2031)Annalee Munsey Each 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5530 Contract Services 2020A Bond trustee fee (ends July 2037)Annalee Munsey Each 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5530 Contract Services 2021A/B Bond trustee fee (ends July 2036)Annalee Munsey Each 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5530 Contract Services 2024A Bond trustee fee (ends 2049)Annalee Munsey Each 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5530 Contract Services 2024B Bond trustee fee (ends 2043)Annalee Munsey Each 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5530 Contract Services Arbitrage rebate analysis (year 3 of 5)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 7,600$ 7,600$
5530 Contract Services Governmental relations/lobbying Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 34,000$ 408,000$
5530 Contract Services Public relations/public involvement consulting services Annalee Munsey Lump sum 12 1,667$ 20,004$
5530 Contract Services Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5530 Contract Services Revenue Adequacy Analysis Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 25,000$ 25,000$
5530 Contract Services Records management Sonya Shepherd Monthly 12 125$ 1,500$
5530 Contract Services Website management Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 800$ 9,600$
5530 Contract Services Safety Data Sheets Online Service (year 1 of 3) Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 4,392$ 4,392$
5530 Contract Services ClearGov Budgeting Software John Baer Lump sum 1 26,923$ 26,923$
5530 Total 556,614$
5610 Telephone Mobile phone allowances (9)Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 360$ 4,320$
5610 Total 4,320$
5810 General Supplies Office furniture (training room chairs)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5810 Total 2,000$
5820 Office Supplies General office supplies Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 1,030$ 12,360$
5820 Total 12,360$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 007
Cost Center: Administration (10)
Last Update:
04/07/26
Account Number Extended Amount
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5905 Miscellaneous Service Awards Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 12,100$ 12,100$
5905 Miscellaneous Job Postings Sonya Shepherd Each 3 299$ 897$
5905 Miscellaneous Wellness Program Sonya Shepherd Employee 82 225$ 18,450$
5905 Miscellaneous Employee Appreciation Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 1,200$ 1,200$
5905 Miscellaneous Non-employee gifts (sympathy, retirement, holiday)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5905 Miscellaneous Management Offsite Meeting Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5905 Miscellaneous District Lunches Sonya Shepherd Each 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5905 Miscellaneous Legal Notices Annalee Munsey Each 2 1,000$ 2,000$
5905 Total 42,147$
5906 Postage & Freight Expense Postage metering and UPS/FedEx shipping Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 3,600$ 3,600$
5906 Total 3,600$
5907 Contribution & Events Employee Summer Party Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 11,000$ 11,000$
5907 Contribution & Events Holiday turkey/ham gift cards Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 89 30$ 2,670$
5907 Contribution & Events Employee Winter Party Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 11,000$ 11,000$
5907 Contribution & Events Utah Water Ways (formerly Governor's Water Conservation Team) Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 36,400$ 36,400$
5907 Contribution & Events Water Week Activities Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5907 Contribution & Events Water Audits Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 146,800$ 146,800$
5907 Total 212,870$
5911 Laundry Uniforms Annalee Munsey Lump sum 12 125$ 1,500$
5911 Total 1,500$
5913 Safety Safety shoes and safety glasses Annalee Munsey Lump sum 2 135$ 270$
5913 Total 270$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Technet (Salary Review Service)Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 600$ 600$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Salary Surveys Sonya Shepherd Each 2 450$ 900$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Kahoot Annalee Munsey Each 1 250$ 250$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Books Annalee Munsey Each 4 50$ 200$
5914 Total 1,950$
5915 Outside Printing Annual Report Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 200$ 200$
5915 Total 200$
5916 Dues & Membership Utah Association of CPAs John Baer Each 1 405$ 405$
5916 Dues & Membership American Institute of CPAs John Baer Each 1 650$ 650$
5916 Dues & Membership Total Rewards Association (World at Work)Annalee Munsey Each 1 280$ 280$
5916 Dues & Membership Employers Council Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 1,800$ 1,800$
5916 Dues & Membership Society for Human Resource Management Annalee Munsey Each 2 299$ 598$
5916 Dues & Membership Government Finance Officers Association Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 200$ 200$
5916 Dues & Membership National Assn of Government Archives & Records Admin Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 225$ 225$
5916 Total 4,158$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 008
03/23/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual
3-Year
Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.- - (57,759) (19,253) - - N/A
5131 Sick Leave 76,113 - 250,166 108,760 - - N/A
5190 Other 750 225 450 475 2,500 2,500 0.00%
Salary and Wages 76,863 225 192,857 89,982 2,500 2,500 0.00%
5330 Tuition Aid Program 16,523 29,296 26,429 24,083 30,000 30,000 0.00%
Employee Benefits 16,523 29,296 26,429 24,083 30,000 30,000 0.00%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 1,949 1,751 1,151 1,617 2,500 3,200 28.00%
5360 Leadership Development - - 4,598 1,533 6,000 6,000 0.00%
Employee Training 1,949 1,751 5,749 3,150 8,500 9,200 8.24%
5430 Vehicle O & M 62,546 37,936 38,046 46,176 48,750 55,875 14.62%
Transportation 62,546 37,936 38,046 46,176 48,750 55,875 14.62%
5530 Contract Services 604,428 625,069 689,130 639,542 960,815 886,336 -7.75%
5540 Other 3,022 3,170 - 2,064 - - N/A
Professional Services 607,450 628,239 689,130 641,606 960,815 886,336 -7.75%
5610 Telephone 7,612 8,168 3,942 6,574 9,264 4,248 -54.15%
5620 Electricity 928,338 1,022,317 1,388,795 1,113,150 1,734,943 1,988,144 14.59%
5630 Natural Gas 954,679 326,962 261,267 514,303 795,000 625,518 -21.32%
5650 Water 17,281 29,797 44,619 30,566 20,742 45,870 121.15%
Utilities 1,907,910 1,387,244 1,698,623 1,664,593 2,559,949 2,663,780 4.06%
5720 Machinery & Equipment - - 960 320 960 960 0.00%
Repairs and Maintenance - - 960 320 960 960 0.00%
5830 Materials 840 54 - 298 - - N/A
Chemicals and Supplies 840 54 - 298 - - N/A
5901 General Insurance 824,142 906,035 1,001,976 910,718 1,082,635 1,168,102 7.89%
5902 Administrative Fees 1,446,026 1,558,738 1,699,997 1,568,254 1,821,900 1,941,781 6.58%
5903 Water Stock Assessment 1,889 5,826 1,967 3,228 5,818 6,560 12.75%
5905 Miscellaneous 51,743 41,849 47,088 46,893 46,702 50,332 7.77%
5907 Contributions & Events 115,000 115,000 125,000 118,333 125,000 125,000 0.00%
5909 Depreciation Expense 11,108,203 11,124,877 11,240,056 11,157,712 11,722,841 11,652,612 -0.60%
5910 Interest Expense 5,249,739 5,498,016 6,301,542 5,683,099 7,662,384 5,452,193 -28.84%
5913 Safety 20,278 25,497 17,668 21,148 38,380 47,800 24.54%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications 841 743 549 711 1,199 1,249 4.17%
5916 Dues & Memberships 31,506 25,712 29,058 28,759 36,274 37,945 4.61%
5917 Amortization Exp.(217,079) (172,836) (727,097) (372,337) 355,041 479,177 34.96%
5918 PRWUA 4,012,468 4,278,970 5,010,688 4,434,042 4,791,024 5,044,451 5.29%
5919 - 3,735,012 10,966,704 4,900,572 9,356,897 7,000,000 -25.19%
Other Expenses 22,644,756 27,143,439 35,715,196 28,501,132 37,046,095 33,007,202 -10.90%
Total Expenses 25,318,837 29,228,184 38,366,990 30,971,340 40,657,569 36,655,853 -9.84%
Excluding personnel costs 25,225,451 29,198,663 38,147,704 30,857,275 40,625,069 36,623,353 -9.85%
Excluding SLC SLAR-CC 25,318,837 25,493,172 27,400,286 26,070,768 31,300,672 29,655,853 -5.25%
Excluding D,A & I
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
GENERAL (20)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 009
Cost Center: General (20)
Last Update:
03/23/26
Account
Number Account Name Description Submitted by: Units Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount
5190 Other Employee suggestions (General & Safety)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5190 Total 2,500$
5330 Tuition Aid Program Tuition Assistance Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 30,000$ 30,000$
5330 Total 30,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars District training Gordon Cook Monthly 12 150$ 1,800$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Safety committee inspections Gordon Cook Quarterly 4 250$ 1,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Utah Safety Conference Gordon Cook Each 2 200$ 400$
5340 Total 3,200$
5360 Leadership Development Supervisor Training Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5360 Leadership Development Management/Leadership Training Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5360 Total 6,000$
5430 Vehicle O&M Fleet Vehicles (Gasoline)Gordon Cook Gallons 12500 3.30$ 41,250$
5430 Vehicle O&M Fleet Vehicles (Diesel)Gordon Cook Gallons 2500 3.25$ 8,125$
5430 Vehicle O&M Specialty Vehicles (Diesel)Gordon Cook Gallons 2000 3.25$ 6,500$
5430 Total 55,875$
5530 Contract Services Jordan Aqueduct operations by JVWCD Gordon Cook AF 500 9.94$ 4,970$
5530 Contract Services Jordan Aqueduct maintenance by JVWCD Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 267,815$ 267,815$
5530 Contract Services JVWTP operations by JVWCD Gordon Cook AF 750 58.97$ 44,228$
5530 Contract Services JVWTP maintenance by JVWCD Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 356,018$ 356,018$
5530 Contract Services Jordan Aqueduct Terminal Reservoir operations by JVWCD Gordon Cook AF 13,500 4.25$ 57,375$
5530 Contract Services Jordan Aqueduct Terminal Reservoir maintenance by JVWCD Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 63,549$ 63,549$
5530 Contract Services 150th South Pipeline operations by JVWCD Gordon Cook AF 13,500 1.20$ 16,200$
5530 Contract Services 150th South Pipeline maintenance by JVWCD Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 34,031$ 34,031$
5530 Contract Services Non-CUP water carriage charge in JA Annalee Munsey AF 500 9.00$ 4,499$
5530 Contract Services Olmstead power interference charge Annalee Munsey AF 250 23.50$ 5,875$
5530 Contract Services DACRWTP transfer pump cost Annalee Munsey AF 300 15.00$ 4,500$
5530 Contract Services Water Softeners/De-ionized Water (service and repair)Gordon Cook Monthly 12 1,284$ 15,408$
5530 Contract Services Garbage Removal Gordon Cook Monthly 12 700$ 8,400$
5530 Contract Services Learning Management System online service Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 289$ 3,468$
5530 Total 886,336$
5610 Telephone Long Distance Services for T1 Darin Klemin Monthly 12 55$ 660$
5610 Telephone Phone number DIDs Darin Klemin Monthly 12 85$ 1,020$
5610 Telephone LCWTP Ozone Building phone lines and long distance Darin Klemin Monthly 12 85$ 1,020$
5610 Telephone JNPS phone line Darin Klemin Monthly 12 43$ 516$
5610 Telephone POMWTP backup phone lines Darin Klemin Monthly 12 86$ 1,032$
5610 Total 4,248$
5620 Electricity Aqueducts Gordon Cook Monthly 12 780$ 9,360$
5620 Electricity Finished water reservoirs Gordon Cook Monthly 12 1,927$ 23,124$
5620 Electricity Salt Lake Aqueduct intake Gordon Cook Monthly 12 1,630$ 19,560$
5620 Electricity Jordan Narrows Pump Station Gordon Cook Monthly 6 99,120$ 594,720$
5620 Electricity Point of the Mountain site Gordon Cook Monthly 12 60,000$ 720,000$
5620 Electricity Little Cottonwood site Gordon Cook Monthly 12 51,240$ 614,880$
5620 Electricity POMWTP Standby Generator (Diesel)Gordon Cook Gallons 1000 3.25$ 3,250$
5620 Electricity LCWTP Standby Generator (Diesel)Gordon Cook Gallons 1000 3.25$ 3,250$
5620 Total 1,988,144$
5630 Natural Gas Dominion - Point of the Mountain Site Gordon Cook Monthly 12 3,445$ 41,340$
5630 Natural Gas Dominion - Little Cottonwood Site/Terminal Reservoir Gordon Cook Monthly 12 6,201$ 74,412$
5630 Natural Gas BP Gas Gordon Cook Monthly 12 41,668$ 500,016$
5630 Natural Gas LCWTP Boiler (Diesel)Gordon Cook Gallons 3000 3.25$ 9,750$
5630 Total 625,518$
5650 Water Salt Lake City Gordon Cook Monthly 12 250$ 3,000$
5650 Water Cottonwood Improvement District Gordon Cook Quarterly 4 660$ 2,640$
5650 Water Mt. Olympus Improvement District (sanitary sewer @ Terminal Reservoir) Gordon Cook Bi-monthly 6 57$ 342$
5650 Water Draper City (storm drain fee)Gordon Cook Monthly 12 824$ 9,888$
5650 Water South Valley Sewer Gordon Cook Monthly 12 2,500$ 30,000$
5650 Total 45,870$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Fit test annual recalibration Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 960$ 960$
5720 Total 960$
5901 General Insurance Workers compensation Annalee Munsey Lump Sum 1 36,902$ 36,902$
5901 General Insurance General Liability
5901 General Insurance Auto Physical Damage
5901 General Insurance Auto Liability
5901 General Insurance Property Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 994,518$ 994,518$
5901 General Insurance Pollution/environmental liability Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 25,000$ 25,000$
5901 General Insurance Employee dishonesty/Crime and Public officials bond - Treasurer Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 3,849$ 3,849$
5901 General Insurance Cyber Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 14,963$ 14,963$
5901 General Insurance Identity fraud (year 2 of 3)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 1,336$ 1,336$
5901 Total 1,168,102$
5902 Administrative Fees Utah Lake Water Users Association O&M Annalee Munsey Monthly 12 7,815$ 93,781$
5902 Administrative Fees Central Utah Project Water Annalee Munsey Acre feet 23100 80.00$ 1,848,000$
5902 Total 1,941,781$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 010
Cost Center: General (20)
Last Update:
03/23/26
Account
Number Account Name Description Submitted by: Units Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5903 Water Stock Assessment Big Ditch Irrigation Company Annalee Munsey Shares 192.6 20.26$ 3,902$
5903 Water Stock Assessment Big Cottonwood Lower Canal Company Annalee Munsey Shares 20.64 39$ 798$
5903 Water Stock Assessment State Engineer Little Cottonwood Creek distribution assessment Annalee Munsey Each 1 70$ 70$
5903 Water Stock Assessment State Engineer Provo River distribution assessment Annalee Munsey Each 1 971$ 971$
5903 Water Stock Assessment State Engineer Lower Jordan River Distribution assessment Annalee Munsey Each 1 720$ 720$
5903 Water Stock Assessment Sandy Irrigation Company Annalee Munsey Shares 2 8$ 16$
5903 Water Stock Assessment Utah Lake Distributing Company Annalee Munsey Shares 1 73$ 73$
5903 Water Stock Assessment Bell Canyon Irrigation Company Annalee Munsey Shares 1 10$ 10$
5903 Total 6,560$
5905 Miscellaneous Water Quality Incentive Awards Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 16,000$ 16,000$
5905 Miscellaneous Long Term Disability URS benefit Sonya Shepherd Lump sum 1 3,630$ 3,630$
5905 Miscellaneous Board Member Pay and retirement contribution Annalee Munsey Per Member 6 5,117$ 30,702$
5905 Total 50,332$
5907 Contribution & Events Provo River Watershed Council (year 3 of 5)
5907 Contribution & Events Central Wasatch Commission
5907 Total 125,000$
5909 Depreciation Expense Depreciation of Capital Assets Josh Croft Monthly 12 971,051$ 11,652,612$
5909 Total 11,652,612$
5910 Interest Expense 2015 bonds John Baer Lump sum 1 121,200$ 121,200$
5910 Interest Expense 2016A bonds John Baer Lump sum 1 940,200$ 940,200$
5910 Interest Expense 2020A bonds John Baer Lump sum 1 719,668$ 719,668$
5910 Interest Expense 2021A/B bonds John Baer Lump sum 1 2,157,079$ 2,157,079$
5910 Interest Expense 2024A/B bonds John Baer Lump sum 1 1,514,046$ 1,514,046$
5910 Total 5,452,193$
5913 Safety Safety incentive program Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 12,000$ 12,000$
5913 Safety Safety suggestion and sustainability implementation Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 17,000$ 17,000$
5913 Safety Medical clearance for respirator Gordon Cook Each 25 120$ 3,000$
5913 Safety First Aid supplies Gordon Cook Monthly 12 150$ 1,800$
5913 Safety AED battery replacements Gordon Cook Each 10 250$ 2,500$
5913 Safety Safety supplies (ear plugs, gas cans, eyewash, respirator cleaning wipes) Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5913 Safety Absorbent materials Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5913 Safety National Emergency Preparedness Month Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5913 Safety National Safety Month Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5913 Safety Books & training videos Gordon Cook Lump sum 2 500$ 1,000$
5913 Safety Unified Fire Authority--hazmat permits Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5913 Total 47,800$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications AWWA Standards Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 400$ 400$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications JJ Keller OSHA 1910 Regulations (Prepaid 3 years - year 1)Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 499$ 499$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications National Safety Council Safety Magazine Gordon Cook Lump sum 1 350$ 350$
5914 Total 1,249$
5916 Dues & Membership Utah Water Users Association Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5916 Dues & Membership Utah Association of Special Districts Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 15,759$ 15,759$
5916 Dues & Membership Warehouse shopping accounts Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 250$ 250$
5916 Dues & Membership Amazon business prime membership Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 499$ 499$
5916 Dues & Membership Partnership for Safe Water Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 1,910$ 1,910$
5916 Dues & Membership National Safety Council Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 549$ 549$
5916 Dues & Membership Utah Safety Council Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 250$ 250$
5916 Dues & Membership AWWA District Membership Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 443$ 443$
5916 Dues & Membership Intermountain Section AWWA partnership program Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 4,300$ 4,300$
5916 Dues & Membership Water ISAC Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 2,310$ 2,310$
5916 Dues & Membership Water Research Foundation Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 11,175$ 11,175$
5916 Total 37,945$
5917 Amortization Expense Amortization of costs and reoffering premiums associated with bonds Josh Croft Monthly 12 39,931$ 479,177$
5917 Total 479,177$
5918 PRWUA Provo River Aqueduct (2020B Bonds) Repayment (capital)Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 1,244,698$ 1,244,698$
5918 PRWUA PRWUA O&M assessment Annalee Munsey shares 61900 25.32$ 1,567,308$
5918 PRWUA PRWUA capital assessment (capital)Annalee Munsey shares 61900 25.75$ 1,593,925$
5918 PRWUA Provo River Aqueduct O&M by PRWUA Annalee Munsey acre feet 20798 22.74$ 472,869$
5918 PRWUA Deer Creek Intake Station O&M by PRWUA Annalee Munsey Lump sum 1 165,651$ 165,651$
5918 Total 5,044,451$
5919 SLC SLAR-CC (Pass-through) Salt Lake City Cottonwoods Connection Project Costs Ammon Allen Lump sum 1 7,000,000$ 7,000,000$
5919 Total 7,000,000$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 011
03/31/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.1,038,605 976,048 919,137 977,930 1,066,211 999,183 -6.29%
5120 Overtime Premium 107,440 125,306 129,433 120,726 113,849 140,329 23.26%
5170 On Call Pay 6,260 - - 2,087 - - N/A
5210 Payroll Taxes 89,908 88,604 80,227 86,246 91,546 87,798 -4.09%
Salaries and Wages 1,242,213 1,189,958 1,128,797 1,186,989 1,271,606 1,227,310 -3.48%
5310 Retirement Plan 229,246 211,552 191,538 210,779 214,392 190,777 -11.02%
5320 245,612 250,620 247,252 247,828 300,487 302,907 0.81%
5350 Insurance Premiums 7,745 7,626 7,545 7,639 9,442 8,776 -7.06%
Employee Benefits 482,603 469,798 446,335 466,246 524,321 502,460 -4.17%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 2,510 3,352 2,581 2,814 3,670 3,763 2.53%
5360 Leadership Development - - 1,337 446 2,000 2,000 0.00%
Employee Training 2,510 3,352 3,918 3,260 5,670 5,763 1.64%
5410 Business Travel 1,574 3,111 8,851 4,512 11,500 11,700 1.74%
5430 Vehicle O & M - 121 170 97 350 363 3.57%
Transportation 1,574 3,232 9,021 4,609 11,850 12,063 1.80%
5530 Contract Services - 65 - 22 - - N/A
Professional Services - 65 - 22 - - N/A
5610 Telephone 1,827 2,466 6,354 3,549 6,760 6,760 0.00%
Utilities 1,827 2,466 6,354 3,549 6,760 6,760 0.00%
5710 Buildings & Grounds - - - - - - N/A
5720 Machinery & Equipment 658 4,439 1,047 2,048 4,850 11,922 145.81%
Repairs and Maintenance 658 4,439 1,047 2,048 4,850 11,922 145.81%
5810 General Supplies 867 1,256 894 1,006 3,000 3,000 0.00%
5830 Materials 1,892 1,340 1,362 1,531 2,410 2,250 -6.64%
5840 Chemicals 1,975,467 2,641,787 3,160,129 2,592,461 2,473,926 2,388,276 -3.46%
Chemicals and Supplies 1,978,226 2,644,383 3,162,385 2,594,998 2,479,336 2,393,526 -3.46%
5911 Laundry 1,863 2,090 2,182 2,045 2,600 2,600 0.00%
5913 Safety 1,672 2,104 3,000 2,259 4,654 5,180 11.30%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications - 85 180 88 300 300 0.00%
Other Expenses 3,535 4,279 5,362 4,392 7,554 8,080 6.96%
Total Expenses 3,713,146 4,321,972 4,763,219 4,266,113 4,311,947 4,167,884 -3.34%
Excluding personnel costs 1,988,330 2,662,216 3,188,087 2,612,878 2,516,020 2,438,114 -3.10%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
OPERATIONS (22)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 012
Cost Center Name: Operations (22)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Extended Amount
5110 Salary and Wage Expense Salary and wages (12 FTEs plus skill-based pay)Pay Period 26 38,430$ 999,183$
5110 Total 999,183$
5120 Overtime Premium Overtime premium Pay Period 26 5,397$ 140,329$
5120 Total 140,329$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Pay Period 26 3,377$ 87,798$
5210 Total 87,798$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Pay Period 26 7,338$ 190,777$
5310 Total 190,777$
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums Monthly 12 25,242$ 302,907$
5320 Total 302,907$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Monthly 12 731$ 8,776$
5350 Total 8,776$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification Renewals Each 5 198$ 990$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification - new Each 1 548$ 548$
5340 Meetings & Seminars AWWA Intermountain Section - Mid year Each 4 200$ 800$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Local Seminars Lump sum 1 675$ 675$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Meeting refreshments Lump sum 1 750$ 750$
5340 Total 3,763$
5360 Leadership Development Leadership training Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5360 Total 2,000$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Annual Conference Each 2 1,600$ 3,200$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Annual Conference Each 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5410 Business Travel Utah Water Users Workshop Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5410 Business Travel Water Quality Technology Conference Each 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5410 Total 11,700$
5430 Vehicle O&M Mileage reimbursement Miles 500 0.73$ 363$
5430 Total 363$
5610 Telephone Mobile phone allowance (13)Monthly 13 520$ 6,760$
5610 Total 6,760$
5720 Machinery & Equipment DR300 Pocket Colorimeter Each 2 711$ 1,422$
5720 Machinery & Equipment UV254 portable meter (wet lab)\help with TOC analysis Lump sum 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Ultrasonic algal control unit for POMWTP RWR Lump sum 1 7,000$ 7,000$
5720 Total 11,922$
5810 General Supplies Chair replacement Each 6 500$ 3,000$
5810 General Supplies Hand Tools for Operations Lump sum 1 600$ 600$
5810 General Supplies Blinds for LCWTP control room Each 4 150$ 600$
5810 General Supplies Mailbox file orgaizers Each 3 100$ 300$
5810 Total 3,000$
5830 Materials pH probes Each 4 130$ 520$
5830 Materials Variable volume pipettor Each 1 200$ 200$
5830 Materials DPD Chlorine Dispenser Each 2 90$ 180$
5830 Materials Miscellaneous laboratory supplies Lump sum 1 300$ 300$
5830 Materials Gloves Lump sum 1 400$ 400$
5830 Materials Kimwipes Lump sum 1 150$ 150$
5830 Materials Supplies for filter inspections Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5830 Total 2,250$
5840 Chemicals Aluminum Chlorohydrate (POMWTP)Lbs. 209,534 0.420$ 88,004$
5840 Chemicals C 308P Cat-Floc (LCWTP) - totes Lbs. 23,124 0.750$ 17,343$
5840 Chemicals C 308P Cat-Floc (POMWTP) - bulk Lbs. 275,218 0.720$ 198,157$
5840 Chemicals A-6320 Anionic (POMWTP & LCWTP)) - totes Lbs. 6,325 1.890$ 11,954$
5840 Chemicals Chlorine (LCWTP)Lbs. 441,100 1.23750$ 545,861$
5840 Chemicals Ferric Sulfate (LCWTP)Dry lbs. 2,226,099 0.3167$ 705,005$
5840 Chemicals Caustic Soda 50% (LCWTP)Dry lbs. 1,208,166 0.3900$ 471,185$
5840 Chemicals Lime, Bulk (LCWTP)Dry lbs. 237,457 0.140$ 33,244$
5840 Chemicals LOX (LCWTP & POMWTP)1000FTS 38,504 7.400$ 284,933$
5840 Chemicals T-Chlor (LCWTP & POMWTP)Drum 1,100 1.00$ 1,100$
5840 Chemicals Salt (POMWTP)Tons 147 119.000$ 17,541$
5840 Chemicals Salt (TR FWR)Lbs. 60,382 0.150$ 9,057$
5840 Chemicals DPD powder in glass bottles Each 20 97.000$ 1,940$
5840 Chemicals DPD powder packets Each 6 41.00$ 246$
5840 Chemicals pH Buffers Lump sum 72 20$ 1,436$
5841 Chemicals Ascorbic Acid Tablets Each 2 635$ 1,270$
5840 Total 2,388,276$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 013
Cost Center Name: Operations (22)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Extended Amount
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5911 Laundry Uniforms Lump sum 13 200$ 2,600$
5911 Total 2,600$
5913 Safety Safety Shoes/ Boots Each 13 135$ 1,755$
5913 Safety Gloves (Neoprene, etc.)Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5913 Safety Safety glasses (prescription)Each 4 200$ 800$
5913 Safety PVC boots Each 3 135$ 405$
5913 Safety Acid bib overalls Each 2 36$ 72$
5913 Safety Acid coveralls Each 2 82$ 164$
5913 Safety Acid jacket Each 2 47$ 94$
5913 Safety Safety Harnesses Each 1 100$ 100$
5913 Safety Safety Goggles/glasses Lump sum 13 40$ 520$
5913 Safety PVC Suits (Chemical handling)Each 13 50$ 650$
5913 Safety Respirator Cartridges Each 6 20$ 120$
5913 Total 5,180$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Subscriptions and Publications Lump sum 1 300$ 300$
5914 Total 300$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 014
03/31/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.1,462,631 1,469,710 1,347,200 1,426,514 1,626,679 1,671,193 2.74%
5120 Overtime Premium 3,264 4,694 4,560 4,173 9,000 4,590 -49.00%
5170 On Call Pay 6,260 9,870 9,845 8,658 10,625 11,355 6.87%
5210 Payroll Taxes 112,177 116,528 106,982 111,895 128,350 130,302 1.52%
Salaries and Wages 1,584,332 1,600,802 1,468,587 1,551,240 1,774,654 1,817,440 2.41%
5310 Retirement Plan 277,571 286,097 243,403 269,024 283,974 274,835 -3.22%
5330 Tuition Aid Program - - - - - - N/A
5350 Insurance Premiums 11,671 12,682 14,037 12,797 17,451 16,638 -4.66%
Employee Benefits 779,158 781,699 654,542 738,467 841,811 780,168 -7.32%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 5,653 10,267 13,558 9,826 14,446 45,852 217.40%
5360 Leadership Development - - - - 1,500 6,750 350.00%
Employee Training 5,653 10,267 13,558 9,826 15,946 52,602 229.88%
5410 Business Travel - 2,201 5,153 2,451 14,000 14,500 3.57%
5430 Vehicle O & M 5,443 24,720 25,129 18,431 43,790 43,845 0.13%
Transportation 5,443 26,921 30,282 20,882 57,790 58,345 0.96%
5530 Contract Services 87,500 84,829 105,486 92,605 275,125 240,625 -12.54%
Professional Services 87,500 84,829 105,486 92,605 275,125 240,625 -12.54%
5610 Telephone 3,600 10,576 9,880 8,019 12,000 11,520 -4.00%
5650 Water 749 - - 250 - - N/A
Utilities 4,349 10,576 9,880 8,269 12,000 11,520 -4.00%
5710 Buildings & Grounds 124,526 173,725 150,077 149,442 221,900 217,900 -1.80%
5720 Machinery & Equipment 102,910 180,413 161,926 148,416 173,650 136,900 -21.16%
Repairs and Maintenance 227,436 354,138 312,003 297,858 395,550 354,800 -10.30%
5810 General Supplies 11,404 16,279 13,254 13,646 16,500 16,500 0.00%
5820 Office Supplies - 14 209 74 - - N/A
5830 Materials 162,463 131,762 155,817 150,014 161,800 161,800 0.00%
5840 Chemicals and Supplies 6,048 5,111 6,515 5,891 36,600 21,600 -40.98%
Chemicals and Supplies 179,915 153,166 175,795 169,625 214,900 199,900 -6.98%
5904 Rent Exp.885 - 397 427 3,050 3,200 4.92%
5911 Laundry 4,609 5,552 6,661 5,607 10,000 11,500 15.00%
5913 Safety 15,728 30,022 17,635 21,128 9,760 12,235 25.36%
5916 Dues & Memberships 52 - 52 35 600 600 0.00%
Other Expenses 21,274 35,574 24,745 27,197 23,410 27,535 17.62%
Total Expenses 2,895,060 3,057,972 2,794,878 2,915,969 3,611,186 3,542,935 -1.89%
Excluding personnel costs 531,570 675,471 671,749 626,262 994,721 945,327 -4.97%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
MAINTENANCE (23)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 015
Cost Center: Maintenance (23)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number
5110 Salary and Wage Expense Salary and wages (24 FTEs, 1 Seasonal, plus skill-based pay)Pay Period 26 64,277$ 1,671,193$
5110 Total 1,671,193$
5120 Overtime Premium Overtime premium Pay Period 26 177$ 4,590$
5120 Total 4,590$
5170 On Call Pay On Call Pay Daily 365 31$ 11,355$
5170 Total 11,355$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Pay Period 26 5,012$ 130,302$
5210 Total 130,302$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Pay Period 26 10,571$ 274,835$
5310 Total 274,835$
5320 Insurance premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, and H.S.A. Contribution) Monthly 12 40,725$ 488,695$
5320 Total 488,695$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Monthly 12 1,386$ 16,638$
5350 Total 16,638$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Backflow Prevention Seminar & Training (Technician)Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Backflow Certification (Cross Control Program Administer)Each 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Utah APWA Fall Conference Each 2 200$ 400$
5340 Meetings & Seminars AWWA Intermountain Section - Mid year Each 2 200$ 400$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Local Seminars Each 5 200$ 1,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Boiler Operator Training Each 2 2,000$ 4,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Department Meetings Monthly 12 300$ 3,600$
5340 Meetings & Seminars CDL Certification Each 3 8,000$ 24,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Certification for HVAC Each 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Certification Training for Equipment Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification Exams Each 9 174$ 1,566$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification Renewals Each 7 198$ 1,386$
5340 Total 45,852$
5360 Leadership Development AWWA Leadership Forum Each 1 750$ 750$
5360 Leadership Development Manager Training Lump sum 1 6,000$ 6,000$
5360 Total 6,750$
5410 Business Travel Utah Water User Workshop Each 2 1,500$ 3,000$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Annual Conference Each 4 1,500$ 6,000$
5410 Business Travel AWWA ACE Annual conference Each 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5410 Business Travel NFMT West Conference Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5410 Total 14,500$
5430 Vehicle O & M Mileage reimbursement Miles 2200 0.73$ 1,595$
5430 Vehicle O & M Emissions and inspections Each 15 150$ 2,250$
5430 Vehicle O & M Fleet repair parts Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5430 Vehicle O & M Fleet lube oil filter and tires Lump sum 1 25,000$ 25,000$
5430 Total 43,845$
5530 Contract Services HVAC Equipment Service Lump sum 1 50,000$ 50,000$
5530 Contract Services Generator Preventative Maintenance Service / 10 year coolant replace Lump sum 1 36,000$ 36,000$
5530 Contract Services Asphalt Repair and Restoration All facilities Lump sum 1 50,000$ 50,000$
5530 Contract Services Elevator Service Contract & State Fees Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5530 Contract Services Crane Inspection & Service Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5530 Contract Services Fire Extinguisher Service (Suppression, Sprinkler, etc.)Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5530 Contract Services Boiler Inspection, Repair & Service - LCWTP & POMWTP Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5530 Contract Services
Misc Contract Services (Backflow kit calibration, Waste Oil, Pump Sewer,
etc.)Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5530 Contract Services Pump Repair Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5530 Contract Services Hazardous Waste Disposal Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5530 Contract Services Ozone Nitrogen Boost Compressor Service - LCWTP & POMWTP Each 2 4,500$ 9,000$
5530 Contract Services Fuel Tank Inspection Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5530 Contract Services Underground Storage Tank Program - (UST Fund)Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5530 Contract Services Garage door repairs Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5530 Contract Services Machine Repair and Unexpected Service Costs Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5530 Contract Services DOT physical exams Each 5 125$ 625$
5530 Contract Services Tree removal Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5530 Contract Services Golf Cart Repair Lump sum 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5530 Total 240,625$
5610 Telephone Mobile Phone Allowances (24)Monthly 12 960$ 11,520$
5610 Total 11,520$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 016
Cost Center: Maintenance (23)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5710 Buildings & Grounds Painting Supplies/paint for basin handrails Lump sum 1 4,400$ 4,400$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Salt (Water Softener, Ice Melt, etc.)Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Repair Supplies (concrete repairs etc.)Lump sum 1 6,000$ 6,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Fertilizer/weed killer/gopher bait Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Sprinkler supplies (controller, pop-up, rain birds, solenoids, misc.)Lump sum 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Tools (shovels, rakes, loppers, shears, hand pruners, saws, etc.)
5710 Buildings & Grounds Equipment supplies (oil, chains, weed trimming line, wasp spray, misc.) Lump sum 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Asphalt Crack Sealing Compound Lump sum 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Gravel/Landscape Rock/Wood Chip/Fencing Materials Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Cleaning of Drying Beds Lump sum 1 175,000$ 175,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Carpet for admin offices Lump sum 10 600$ 6,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Vault rehab Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5710 Buildings & Grounds Weed barrier fabric for landscaping Lump sum 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5710 Total 217,900$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Power Tools (Cordless Drill, Drill etc.)Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Hand Tools & Bags for Maintenance Tech's Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Golf Cart lighting & reflective tape Lump sum 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Pump, Purchase/submersible & chemical Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Pipe & Valve - Projects Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Sodium Hypochlorite Equipment Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Shop vacuum/Upright vacuums Each 3 500$ 1,500$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Ladders Lump sum 1 1,100$ 1,100$
5720 Machinery & Equipment HVAC Equipment Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Weed trimmer (Heavy duty)Each 2 600$ 1,200$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Push Lawn Mower Each 1 1,600$ 1,600$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Leaf blower / Chainsaw Each 2 500$ 1,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Sludge draw removal equipment parts (Chains, pins and flights)Lump sum 1 20,000$ 20,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Equipment tires (Backhoe, forklift, bobcat, etc.)Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Mag drill Each 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Split Seal - Ozone Feed Pumps Lump sum 1 6,500$ 6,500$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Steam system drop legs and line repair implementation/Dehumidifier repair Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Car wash repair parts Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Floor scrubber (pom)Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Vehicle accessories Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Lime pump sytem repair parts Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5720 Total 136,900$
5810 General Supplies Janitorial - Paper Products Lump sum 1 7,500$ 7,500$
5810 General Supplies Janitorial - Cleaning Supplies Lump sum 1 4,500$ 4,500$
5810 General Supplies Office supplies Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5810 General Supplies Flags/Repairs Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5810 Total 16,500$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 017
Cost Center: Maintenance (23)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5830 Materials Hose Supplies (Fire, Peristaltic Pump Hose, etc.)Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5830 Materials Air System Parts Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5830 Materials Chlorine Parts Lump sum 1 7,500$ 7,500$
5830 Materials Polymer Feeder Parts Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5830 Materials Chemical feedPump, Parts Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5830 Materials Pipe, Tubing, Fittings & Valves Lump sum 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5830 Materials Ozone Parts Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5830 Materials Fasteners Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5830 Materials Oil Test Kits Lump sum 1 3,100$ 3,100$
5830 Materials Welding Supplies Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5830 Materials Screen Rake Parts Lump sum 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5830 Materials V-belts, HVAC Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5830 Materials Shop Stock Steel (aqueduct gate material)Lump sum 1 9,000$ 9,000$
5830 Materials Lubrication Supplies Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5830 Materials HVAC Filters Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5830 Materials Steam Traps & Parts Lump sum 1 25,000$ 25,000$
5830 Materials Light Bulbs / LED upgrade Lump sum 1 12,000$ 12,000$
5830 Materials Traveling Screen Parts Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5830 Materials Golf Cart Maintenance (Tires, Batteries, Repairs, etc.)Lump sum 1 7,500$ 7,500$
5830 Materials Miscellaneous batteries Lump sum 1 1,200$ 1,200$
5830 Materials Dumping Fees Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5830 Materials Concrete repair supplies Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5830 Materials WWW rebuild kits POMWTP Lump sum 1 8,000$ 8,000$
5830 Materials General Expendables (nuts, bolts, saw blades, tape, etc.)Lump sum 1 10,500$ 10,500$
5830 Materials Backflow Preventer Repair Parts Lump sum 1 2,500$ 2,500$
5830 Materials Concrete supplies for remote facilities / Aqueduct repair Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5830 Total 161,800$
5840 Chemicals Boiler chemicals Lump sum 1 6,000$ 6,000$
5840 Chemicals Acid, cleaning Lump sum 1 600$ 600$
5840 Chemicals Carolite Ozone destruct Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5840 Total 21,600$
5904 Rent Expense Track hoe Each 2 1,150$ 2,300$
5904 Rent Expense Stump grinder Each 3 300$ 900$
5904 Total 3,200$
5911 Laundry Uniforms/Coveralls Lump sum 1 6,000$ 6,000$
5911 Laundry Uniforms, New employees Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5911 Laundry Cold weather gear (Coat)Lump sum 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5911 Laundry Cleaning Supplies Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5911 Total 11,500$
5913 Safety Safety Shoes/Boots Each 26 135$ 3,510$
5913 Safety Safety Shoes/boots Seasonal help Each 5 75$ 375$
5913 Safety Safety Shoes/boots - (Muck Boots)Each 4 200$ 800$
5913 Safety Rubber Boot Replacements Each 6 65$ 390$
5913 Safety Safety Glasses, Goggles (Prescriptive)Each 6 200$ 1,200$
5913 Safety PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Miscellaneous Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5913 Total 12,235$
5916 Dues & Membership CDL Certification Each 3 200$ 600$
5916 Total 600$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 018
03/31/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.929,282 1,052,783 1,121,500 1,034,521 1,258,971 1,360,371 8.05%
5120 Overtime Premium - - 357 119 - - N/A
5170 On Call Pay 9,745 9,870 9,870 9,828 10,625 11,355 6.87%
5210 Payroll Taxes 69,484 79,134 83,350 77,323 97,888 105,495 7.77%
Salaries and Wages 1,008,511 1,141,787 1,215,077 1,121,791 1,367,484 1,477,221 8.02%
5310 Retirement Plan 175,653 198,747 203,384 192,595 230,070 236,139 2.64%
5320 192,578 203,695 194,643 196,972 254,031 281,557 10.84%
5350 Insurance Premiums 5,787 6,805 7,501 6,698 7,311 7,861 7.53%
Employee Benefits 374,018 409,247 405,528 396,265 491,412 525,557 6.95%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 2,978 9,005 10,898 7,627 20,880 16,340 -21.74%
5360 Leadership Development - - - - 750 750 0.00%
Employee Training 2,978 9,005 10,898 7,627 21,630 17,090 -20.99%
5410 Business Travel 28,356 28,485 36,411 31,084 36,600 36,900 0.82%
5430 Vehicle O & M 625 876 638 713 980 1,015 3.57%
Transportation 28,981 29,361 37,049 31,797 37,580 37,915 0.89%
5530 Contract Services 305,709 334,976 352,949 331,211 595,300 485,285 -18.48%
5540 Other 12,210 6,869 25,384 14,821 25,450 48,560 90.81%
Professional Services 317,919 341,845 378,333 346,032 620,750 533,845 -14.00%
5610 Telephone 6,780 7,840 8,000 7,540 8,640 9,120 5.56%
5640 Radio Communications 14,364 12,626 6,314 11,101 5,620 5,540 -1.42%
Utilities 21,144 20,466 14,314 18,641 14,260 14,660 2.81%
5710 Buildings & Grounds - - - - - - N/A
5720 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - - N/A
Repairs and Maintenance - - - - - - N/A
5810 General Supplies 262 2,256 11,628 4,715 1,000 1,300 30.00%
5830 Materials 45 366 - 137 - - N/A
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies 124,848 151,167 133,933 136,649 136,100 147,290 8.22%
Chemicals and Supplies 125,155 153,789 145,561 141,501 137,100 148,590 8.38%
5911 Laundry 864 1,070 1,310 1,081 1,350 1,485 10.00%
5913 Safety 484 403 934 607 1,850 4,185 126.22%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications 65 578 252 298 400 400 0.00%
5916 Dues & Memberships - - - - 800 7,200 800.00%
Other Expenses 1,413 2,051 2,496 1,986 4,400 13,270 201.59%
Total Expenses 1,880,119 2,107,551 2,209,256 2,065,640 2,694,616 2,768,148 2.73%
Excluding personnel costs 497,590 556,517 588,651 547,584 835,720 765,370 -8.42%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (24)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 019
Cost Center: Information Technology (24)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Description Extended Amount
5110 Salary and Wage Expense Salary and wages (11 FTEs)
5110 Total 1,360,371$
5170 On Call Pay On Call Pay Daily 365 31$ 11,355$
5170 Total 11,355$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Pay Period 26 4,057$ 105,495$
5210 Total 105,495$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Pay Period 26 9,082$ 236,139$
5310 Total 236,139$
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums Insurance premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA Contribution) Monthly 12 23,463$ 281,557$
5320 Total 281,557$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Monthly 12 655$ 7,861$
5350 Total 7,861$
5340 Meetings & Seminars IT Cybersecurity Training (Local)
5340 Meetings & Seminars IT Cybersecurity Training (Virtual)
5340 Meetings & Seminars HDI Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Bootcamp
5340 Meetings & Seminars IT Certification Exams
5340 Meetings & Seminars Business Relationship Development
5340 Meetings & Seminars Department Meeting Food & Supplies
5340 Total 16,340$
5360 Leadership Development AWWA leadership Lump sum 1 750 750$
5360 Total 750$
5410 Business Travel IT CyberSecurity Training
5410 Business Travel INL SCADA Security Training
5410 Business Travel Microsoft Annual Tech Conference
5411 Business Travel AWWA ACE Annual Conference
5412 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Annual Conference
5410 Business Travel ITIL Conferences
5410 Business Travel Water / Wastewater CIO Forum Conference
5410 Total 36,900$
5430 Vehicle O&M Mileage reimbursement
5430 Total 1,015$
5530 Contract Services Disk Recovery Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Email Services Licensing
5530 Contract Services Remote Meeting Subscription
5530 Contract Services Antivirus and Patch Management Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Virtual Machine Server Software Subscription Renewal
5530 Contract Services Data and System Backup Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Remote Administration Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Document Creation Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Renewal Lump sum 1 7,800$ 7,800$
5530 Contract Services Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Renewal Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5530 Contract Services Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services IT Work Management Software Renewal
5530 Contract Services Cybersecurity Software and Services
5530 Contract Services Engineering Software
5530 Contract Services Software License Renewals, Upgrades, and Purchases Lump sum 1 3,200$ 3,200$
5530 Contract Services Computer Programming Software Library Renewal
5530 Contract Services Telephone System Maintenance and Support Renewal
5530 Contract Services Mobile Voice and Data Services
5530 Contract Services Emergency Communications Services
5530 Contract Services Project Management Software Maintenance Renewal
5530 Contract Services Collaboration Server Software Support Renewal
5530 Contract Services Collaboration Office Suite Software Support Renewal
5530 Contract Services AutoCAD Software
5530 Contract Services Network Monitoring Software Maintenance Renewal
5530 Contract Services IT Support/Programming Services
Internet Services
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 020
Cost Center: Information Technology (24)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Description Extended Amount
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5530 Contract Services IT Network Hardware/Software and Cybersecurity Consulting Services
5530 Contract Services Server and PC Hardware Maintenance Renewals
5530 Contract Services Electronics Disposal/Recycling Services
5530 Contract Services Copier Maintenance Contracts
5530 Total 485,285$
5540 Other SCS Maintenance and Support Services
5540 Other SCS Software Renewal
5540 Other SCS Camera Replacements
5540 Other SCS Camera Additions
5540 Other SCS Camera Hardware and Accessories
5540 Other SCS Security Access Hardware
5540 Other SCS Video Recorder
5540 Total 48,560$
5610 Telephone Mobile phone allowances (11)
5610 Total 9,120$
5640 Radio Communications Voice Radio Repeater Site Lease Fees and FCC Frequency Renewals
5640 Radio Communications Radio Accessories
5640 Radio Communications New Handheld Radios
5640 Total 5,540$
5810 General Supplies Tools and equipment
5810 Total 1,300$
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Server Racks/Enclosures, Network Cables, and Related Equipment
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Desktop PC Replacements
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Workstation Replacements
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Laptop Replacements
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Desktop Computer Monitor Replacements
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Server Parts and Upgrades (PC/S, Enterprise, SCS)
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Computer Replacement Parts and Upgrades (PC/S, Enterprise, SCS)
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Network Equipment (PC/S, Enterprise, SCS)
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Conference Room AV Equipment
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies UPS Replacements and Batteries
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Backup System Data Storage Replacement Equipment
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Copier/Printer Equipment Replacements, Parts, Supplies
5850 Computer & Instr. Supplies Phone System Hardware--New and Replacement Equipment
5850 Total 147,290$
5911 Laundry Uniforms
5911 Total 1,485$
5913 Safety Safety shoes
5913 Safety Personal protective equipment
5913 Safety Safety and Emergency Preparedness
5913 Total 4,185$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Information Technology
5914 Total 400$
5916 Dues & Membership Water / Wastewater CIO Forum Membership
5916 Dues & Membership PMI Membership
5916 Dues & Membership IAITAM Membership
5916 Total 7,200$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 021
03/31/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.747,901 683,546 744,368 725,272 824,321 896,190 8.72%
5120 Overtime Premium 39 1,165 368 524 2,860 2,550 -10.84%
5170 On Call Pay - - 9,820 3,273 10,625 11,355 6.87%
5210 Payroll Taxes 57,366 51,423 56,504 55,098 64,950 70,079 7.90%
Salaries and Wages 805,306 736,134 811,060 784,167 902,756 980,174 8.58%
5310 Retirement Plan 153,493 135,474 139,520 142,829 152,144 155,674 2.32%
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums 182,333 179,412 195,378 185,708 219,706 272,130 23.86%
5350 Insurance Premiums 5,637 5,529 6,186 5,784 6,218 6,430 3.42%
Employee Benefits 341,463 320,415 341,084 334,321 378,068 434,234 14.86%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 10,220 3,524 2,789 5,511 3,188 6,025 88.99%
5360 Leadership Development - - 1,647 549 1,850 3,500 89.19%
Employee Training 10,220 3,524 4,436 6,060 5,038 9,525 89.06%
5410 Business Travel 1,589 8,507 5,944 5,347 16,500 16,500 0.00%
5430 Vehicle O & M 55 1,064 84 401 105 109 3.81%
Transportation 1,644 9,571 6,028 5,748 16,605 16,609 0.02%
5530 Contract Services 200,916 117,973 193,651 170,847 280,900 281,900 0.36%
Professional Services 200,916 117,973 193,651 170,847 280,900 281,900 0.36%
5610 Telephone 3,760 3,406 3,680 3,615 4,080 4,320 5.88%
Utilities 3,760 3,406 3,680 3,615 4,080 4,320 5.88%
5720 Machinery & Equipment 24,692 - - 8,231 - - N/A
Repairs and Maintenance 24,692 - - 8,231 - - N/A
5810 General Supplies 1,431 4,943 4,061 3,479 3,500 3,500 0.00%
5830 Materials - 324 - 108 - - N/A
Chemicals and Supplies 1,431 5,267 4,061 3,587 3,500 3,500 0.00%
5904 Rent Exp.- 624 - 208 - - N/A
5911 Laundry 945 968 1,210 1,041 2,775 1,875 -32.43%
5913 Safety 595 724 2,217 1,179 1,975 1,050 -46.84%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications - 175 240 138 - - N/A
5916 Dues & Memberships 576 1,959 222 919 1,000 296 -70.40%
Other Expenses 2,116 4,450 3,889 3,485 5,750 3,221 -43.98%
Total Expenses 1,391,548 1,200,740 1,367,889 1,320,061 1,596,697 1,733,483 8.57%
Excluding personnel costs 244,779 144,191 215,745 201,573 315,873 319,075 1.01%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
ENGINEERING (25)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 022
Cost Center: Engineering (25)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Account Name Description Units Quantity Unit Price
Extended
Amount
5110 Salary and Wage Expense Salary and wages (8 FTEs)Pay Period 26 34,468.84$ 896,190$
5110 Total 896,190$
5120 Overtime Premium Overtime premium Pay Period 26 98$ 2,550$
5120 Total 2,550$
5170 On Call Pay On Call Pay Daily 365 31$ 11,355$
5170 Total 11,355$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Pay Period 26 2,695$ 70,079$
5210 Total 70,079$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Pay Period 26 5,987$ 155,674$
5310 Total 155,674$
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums Insurance premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA Contribution)Monthly 12 22,678$ 272,130$
5320 Total 272,130$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Monthly 12 536$ 6,430$
5350 Total 6,430$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Department Meetings Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Local Seminars Lump Sum 1 600$ 600$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Utah APWA Fall Conference Each 3 310$ 930$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification Exam Each 5 189$ 945$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Water and Wastewater CIP Forum Sponsorship and Seminar Lump sum 1 1,100$ 1,100$
5340 Meetings & Seminars GISP Certification Each 1 450$ 450$
5340 Total 6,025$
5360 Leadership Development Public Utilities and Waterworks Management Institute Each 5 550$ 2,750$
5360 Leadership Development AWWA Leadership Forum Each 1 750$ 750$
5540 Total 3,500$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Annual Conference Each 2 1,500$ 3,000$
5410 Business Travel WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference Each 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5410 Business Travel Water and Wastewater CIP Forum Each 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5410 Business Travel Utah Water Users Workshop Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5410 Business Travel Staking University Each 1 5,500$ 5,500$
5410 Business Travel UGIC Conference Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5410 Total 16,500$
5430 Vehicle O&M Mileage reimbursement Miles 150 0.73$ 109$
5430 Total 109$
5530 Contract Services Professional Services - Engineering Lump sum 1 135,000$ 135,000$
5530 Contract Services Professional Services - GIS and Survey Lump sum 1 131,000$ 131,000$
5530 Contract Services Blue Stakes Monthly 12 300$ 3,600$
5530 Contract Services Boss811 (Blue Stake ticket management)Annual 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5530 Contract Services ESRI GIS License Annual 1 8,500$ 8,500$
5530 Contract Services Utah Area Reference Network (TURN) Subscription Annual 3 600$ 1,800$
5530 Total 281,900$
5610 Telephone Mobile Phone Allowances (9)Monthly 12 360$ 4,320$
5610 Total 4,320$
5810 General Supplies Aqueduct Inspector Supplies Lump sum 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5810 General Supplies Furniture Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5810 Total 3,500$
5911 Laundry Uniforms & Supplies Lump sum 1 1,875$ 1,875$
5911 Total 1,875$
5913 Safety Safety Shoes/Boots Each 6 135$ 810$
5913 Safety Safety Glasses, Goggles (Standard)Each 6 40$ 240$
5913 Total 1,050$
5916 Dues & Membership Professional Engineering License Renewal Lump sum 4 74$ 296$
5916 Total 296$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 023
03/31/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.614,965 752,137 908,305 758,469 1,023,069 982,624 -3.95%
5120 Overtime Premium 6,452 6,655 7,412 6,840 7,000 7,140 2.00%
5170 On Call Pay 6,250 9,870 9,870 8,663 10,625 11,355 6.87%
5210 Payroll Taxes 48,897 59,415 71,495 59,936 80,689 77,143 -4.39%
Salaries and Wages 676,564 828,077 997,082 833,908 1,121,383 1,078,262 -3.85%
5310 Retirement Plan 122,606 146,124 166,719 145,150 188,706 168,288 -10.82%
5320 155,245 198,846 219,826 191,306 254,770 287,284 12.76%
5350 Insurance Premiums 4,698 5,919 7,317 5,978 8,009 7,897 -1.39%
Employee Benefits 282,549 350,889 393,862 342,434 451,485 463,469 2.65%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 5,077 3,284 12,901 7,087 11,440 8,198 -28.34%
5360 Leadership Development - - - - 1,500 1,500 0.00%
Employee Training 5,077 3,284 12,901 7,087 12,940 9,698 -25.05%
5410 Business Travel - - - - 12,500 1,500 -88.00%
Transportation - - - - 12,500 1,500 -88.00%
5530 Contract Services 67,742 91,165 78,561 79,156 119,000 228,600 92.10%
Professional Services 67,742 91,165 78,561 79,156 119,000 228,600 92.10%
5610 Telephone 3,840 4,400 4,960 4,400 5,520 5,280 -4.35%
Utilities 3,840 4,400 4,960 4,400 5,520 5,280 -4.35%
5710 Buildings & Grounds - - - - - - N/A
5720 Machinery & Equipment 258,471 279,168 262,991 266,876 275,210 333,300 21.11%
Repairs and Maintenance 258,471 279,168 262,991 266,876 275,210 333,300 21.11%
5810 General Supplies 5,759 9,135 8,524 7,806 15,000 15,000 0.00%
5830 Materials 91,367 95,499 71,957 86,274 114,000 116,000 1.75%
5840 Chemicals 23,457 23,347 18,312 21,705 32,650 29,250 -10.41%
Chemicals and Supplies 120,583 127,981 98,793 115,785 161,650 160,250 -0.87%
5911 Laundry 1,384 1,467 1,867 1,573 2,500 2,750 10.00%
5913 Safety 5,728 3,813 4,608 4,716 9,000 10,200 13.33%
Other Expenses 7,112 5,280 6,475 6,289 11,500 12,950 12.61%
Total Expenses 1,421,938 1,690,244 1,855,625 1,655,935 2,171,188 2,293,309 5.62%
Excluding personnel costs 462,825 511,278 464,681 479,593 598,320 751,578 25.61%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ELECTRICAL (26)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 024
Cost Center: Industrial Automation & Electrical (26)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Account Name Description Units Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount
5110 Salary and Wage Expense
5110 Total 982,624$
5120 Overtime Premium Overtime premium Pay Period 26 275$ 7,140$
5120 Total 7,140$
5170 On Call Pay On Call Pay Daily 365 31$ 11,355$
5170 Total 11,355$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Pay Period 26 2,967$ 77,143$
5210 Total 77,143$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Pay Period 26 6,473$ 168,288$
5310 Total 168,288$
5320 Medical Insurance Premiums Insurance premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA Contribution)Monthly 12 23,940$ 287,284$
5320 Total 287,284$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Monthly 12 658$ 7,897$
5350 Total 7,897$
5340 Meetings & Seminars
5340 Meetings & Seminars
5340 Meetings & Seminars
5340 Total 8,198$
5360 Leadership Development
5360 Total 1,500$
5410 Business Travel
5410 Total 1,500$
5530 Contract Services Allen Bradley product support Lump sum 1 15,000$ 15,000$
5530 Contract Services
5530 Contract Services
5530 Contract Services Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5530 Contract Services Lump sum 1 9,000$ 9,000$
5530 Contract Services
Pump Station (FWPS) variable frequency drives--emergency repairs and
Lump sum 1 10,000$ 10,000$
5530 Contract Services
5530 Total 228,600$
5610 Telephone
5610 Total 5,280$
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720 Misc. instrument replacement parts (instrument components, fittings, sample
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720
5720 Turbidimeter equipment (cleaning modules, replacement parts, analyzers,
5720
5720
5720
5720 Total 333,300$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 025
Cost Center: Industrial Automation & Electrical (26)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Account Name Description Units Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
5810 General Supplies
5810 Total 15,000$
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Materials
5830 Total 116,000$
5840 Chemicals
5840 Chemicals
5840 Chemicals
5840 Chemicals
5840 Chemicals
5840 Chemicals
5840 Chemicals
5840 Total 29,250$
5911 Laundry
5911 Total 2,750$
5913 Safety
5913 Safety
5913 Safety
5913 Safety
5913 Total 10,200$
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 026
03/31/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual 3-Year Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5110 Salary & Wage Exp.498,509 463,504 488,969 483,660 515,020 541,106 5.07%
5120 Overtime Premium 1,246 2,167 1,319 1,577 1,500 1,500 0.00%
5210 Payroll Taxes 39,914 35,233 36,795 37,314 40,101 41,816 4.28%
Salaries and Wages 539,669 500,904 527,083 522,551 556,621 584,422 4.99%
5310 Retirement Plan 97,818 89,858 91,854 93,176 92,642 91,938 -0.76%
5320 91,626 111,141 107,775 103,514 115,640 123,083 6.44%
5350 Insurance Premiums 3,480 3,657 3,965 3,701 4,335 4,316 -0.43%
Employee Benefits 192,924 204,656 203,594 200,391 212,617 219,337 3.16%
5340 Meetings & Seminars 1,885 3,492 6,061 3,813 5,825 4,494 -22.85%
5360 Leadership Development - - - - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Employee Training 1,885 3,492 6,061 3,813 8,825 7,494 -15.08%
5410 Business Travel 3,990 4,330 6,496 4,939 12,400 12,900 4.03%
5430 Vehicle O & M - 68 472 180 103 107 3.88%
Transportation 3,990 4,398 6,968 5,119 12,503 13,007 4.03%
5530 Contract Services 77,566 108,215 30,300 72,027 48,161 313,401 550.74%
Professional Services 77,566 109,094 30,300 72,320 48,161 313,401 550.74%
5610 Telephone 1,120 960 2,880 1,653 2,880 2,880 0.00%
Utilities 1,120 960 2,880 1,653 2,880 2,880 0.00%
5710 Buildings & Grounds - - - - - - N/A
5720 Machinery & Equipment 1,673 5,113 12,250 6,345 16,000 16,200 1.25%
Repairs and Maintenance 1,673 5,113 12,250 6,345 16,000 16,200 1.25%
5810 General Supplies 498 475 634 536 2,000 2,000 0.00%
5820 Office Supplies 141 - - 47 - - N/A
5830 Materials 41,711 55,754 31,313 42,926 46,000 46,000 0.00%
5840 Chemicals 80,497 84,193 88,554 84,415 65,000 84,415 29.87%
Chemicals and Supplies 122,847 140,422 120,501 127,924 113,000 132,415 17.18%
5911 Laundry 1,290 961 900 1,050 1,300 1,300 0.00%
5913 Safety 729 681 311 574 2,010 2,010 0.00%
5914 Subscriptions & Publications - 582 175 252 200 200 0.00%
5916 Dues & Memberships - - - - 500 500 0.00%
Other Expenses 2,019 2,224 1,386 1,876 4,010 4,010 0.00%
Total Expenses 943,693 971,263 911,023 941,992 974,617 1,293,166 32.68%
Excluding personnel costs 211,100 265,703 180,346 219,050 205,379 489,407 138.29%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
LAB (50)
Last Update:
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 027
Cost Center: Lab (50)
Last Update:
03/31/26
Account Number Extended Amount
5110 Salary and Wage Expense Salary and wages (6 FTEs plus skill-based pay)Pay Period 26 20,812$ 541,106$
5110 Total 541,106$
5120 Overtime Premium Overtime premium Pay Period 26 57$ 1,500$
5120 Total 1,500$
5210 Payroll Taxes Employer Portion of Payroll Taxes Pay Period 26 1,608$ 41,816$
5210 Total 41,816$
5310 Retirement Plan URS (Utah Retirement Systems) Contribution and Employer Match Pay Period 26 3,536$ 91,938$
5310 Total 91,938$
5320 Insurance premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA Contribution)Monthly 12 10,257$ 123,083$
5320 Total 123,083$
5350 Insurance Premiums AD&D, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, etc.Monthly 12 360$ 4,316$
5350 Total 4,316$
5340 Meetings & Seminars On-line training Lump sum 1 1,000$ 1,000$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Team Building Lump sum 1 1,200$ 1,200$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Operator Certification Renewals Each 3 198$ 594$
5340 Meetings & Seminars Refreshments for Lab meetings/Birthday celebrations Lump sum 1 1,700$ 1,700$
5340 Total 4,494$
5360 Leadership Development Leadership training Each 2 1,500$ 3,000$
5360 Total 3,000$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Annual Conference Each 1 1,500$ 1,500$
5410 Business Travel AWWA Intermountain Section Mid-Year Conference Each 2 200$ 400$
5410 Business Travel Forum On Environmental Accreditation - NELAC Conference Each 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5410 Business Travel Environmental Measurement Syposium - NELAC Each 2 3,000$ 6,000$
5410 Business Travel Laboratory instrument specific training (ICP MS)Each 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5410 Total 12,900$
5430 Vehicle O&M Mileage Reimbursement Miles 147 0.73$ 107$
5430 Total 107$
5530 Contract Services Ion Chromatograph 1 year Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5530 Contract Services Autoclave Annual Maintenance Lump sum 1 1,600$ 1,600$
5530 Contract Services GCMS Service Contract (Expires Yearly)Lump sum 1 8,700$ 8,700$
5530 Contract Services Lump sum 1 8,500$ 8,500$
5530 Contract Services Gas Chromatograph Service Contract (HAAs only) Expires Yearly Lump sum 1 5,300$ 5,300$
5530 Contract Services Fume Hood Certification Lump sum 1 1,200$ 1,200$
5530 Contract Services Data loggers calibrations Lump sum 12 170$ 2,040$
5530 Contract Services Bench-Top Turbidity Meter Annual Service Lump sum 1 485$ 485$
5530 Contract Services Portable Turbidimeters Calibrations Lump sum 2 650$ 1,300$
5530 Contract Services Weights calibrations Lump sum 1 1,476$ 1,476$
5530 Contract Services Balance Calibration Annual Lump sum 1 400$ 400$
5530 Contract Services Laboratory certification Lump sum 1 3,700$ 3,700$
5530 Contract Services PT Laboratory audits Lump sum 1 4,000$ 4,000$
5530 Contract Services PFAs 1X/QRTR finished only Lump sum 4 575$ 2,300$
5530 Contract Services Compliance & Miscellaneous testing Lump sum 1 3,000$ 3,000$
5530 Contract Services Geosmin/MIB monitoring Lump sum 36 150$ 5,400$
5530 Contract Services Replacement of LIMS system Lump sum 1 255,000$ 255,000$
5530 Contract Services Lab consulting services Lump sum 1 5,000$ 5,000$
5530 Total 313,401$
5610 Telephone Mobile Phone Allowances (6)Monthly 12 240$ 2,880$
5610 Total 2,880$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Replacement of Broken Strip Reader Lump sum 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Replacement of Microscope camera Lump sum 1 1,200$ 1,200$
5721 Machinery & Equipment Drying oven Replacement -Failing Lump sum 1 8,000$ 8,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Spare parts for equipment & instruments Lump sum 1 3,500$ 3,500$
5720 Total 16,200$
5810 General Supplies General supplies Lump sum 1 2,000$ 2,000$
5810 Total 2,000$
5830 Materials Laboratory materials Lump sum 1 46,000$ 46,000$
5830 Total 46,000$
5840 Chemicals Laboratory chemicals Lump sum 1 84,415$ 84,415$
5840 Total 84,415$
5911 Laundry Uniforms Lump sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
5911 Total 1,300$
5913 Safety Lab safety equipment Lump sum 1 800$ 800$
5913 Safety Safety shoes Each 6 135$ 810$
5913 Safety Safety prescription glasses Each 2 200$ 400$
5913 Total 2,010$
5914 Subscriptions & Publications Laboratory reference materials Lump sum 1 200$ 200$
5914 Total 200$
5916 Dues & Membership NELAC Lump sum 1 500$ 500$
5916 Total 500$
Fiscal Year 2027 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 028
Last Update:
02/10/26
Account Description
Actual Actual Actual
3-Year
Average Budget
Proposed
Budget
% Change
from
FY 2026
5430 Vehicle O & M 18,173 - - 6,058 - - N/A
Transportation 18,173 - - 6,058 - - N/A
5530 Contract Services 359,495 377,589 286,514 341,199 1,447,600 650,000 -55.10%
Professional Services 359,495 377,589 286,514 341,199 1,447,600 650,000 -55.10%
5720 Machinery & Equipment 465,104 404,141 591,127 486,791 640,000 431,000 -32.66%
Repairs and Maintenance 465,104 404,141 591,127 486,791 640,000 431,000 -32.66%
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
TOTAL METRO WATER NON-ROUTINE O&M (60)
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)
Budget 029
Cost Center: Non-Routine O&M (60)
Last Update:
02/10/26
Account Number Account Name Description Submitted by:Units Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount
5530 Contract Services Remote Site Radios Upgrade Project (Year 2 of 3)Darin Klemin Lump sum 1 250,000$ 250,000$
5530 Contract Services HMI Replacement (Year 2 of 3)Josh McDougall Lump sum 1 250,000$ 250,000$
5530 Contract Services System-Wide Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Year 1 of 3)Ammon Allen Lump sum 1 75,000$ 75,000$
5530 Contract Services Replace POMA Valves in Dimple Dell (Design, Year 1 of 2)Andy Reidling Lump sum 1 75,000$ 75,000$
5530 Total 650,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Miscellaneous Repairs and Replacements Ammon Allen Lump sum 1 100,000$ 100,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Replace Sodium Hypochlorite Cell at Terminal Reservoir Josh McDougall Lump sum 1 80,000$ 80,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment Network Backbone (Year 2 of 2)Darin Klemin Lump sum 1 75,000$ 75,000$
5720 Machinery & Equipment LCWTP Ozone Generation System - Replace Electrical Components Josh McDougall Each 1 60,000$ 60,000$
5721 Machinery & Equipment Ultrasonic Flow Meter Replacement Program (Spare Parts)Josh McDougall Lump sum 1 50,000$ 50,000$
5722 Machinery & Equipment LCWTP Ozone Control Valve Replacement Josh McDougall Each 5 10,000$ 50,000$
5723 Machinery & Equipment POMWTP Standby Generator Battery Replacement Josh McDougall Each 1 16,000$ 16,000$
5720 Total 431,000$
Fiscal Year 2024 General Expenditures Worksheet
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 030
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated: April 7, 2026
ROUTINE NON-CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Salt Lake Aqueduct Replacement Reach 1 - Cottonwoods Conduits1 20,539,506$
1 634,060$
1 507,607$
1 15,000,000$
1 7,395,000$
Fleet Replacement Program 470,000$
1 600,000$
Repair and Replace 650,000$
Subtotal 45,796,173$
CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
None -$
Subtotal -$
OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Jordan Aqueduct System and 150th South Pipeline 3,776,739$
Central Utah Project (CUP) Capital 3,815,423$
Subtotal 7,592,162$
TOTAL PROJECTS 53,388,335$
1 Multi-year project; see individual project detail.
Budget 031
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:1/27/2026 Account No.:1802C-10
Project Contact:Kelly Stevens Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Salt Lake Aqueduct Replacement Reach 1 - Cottonwoods Conduits
Description:New pipeline to connect LCWTP and BCWTP and for Phase 1 of SLAR.
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Total Budget1 Proposed FY2027
1802B-10 4,205,000$ 429,973$
1802C-10 2,280,114$ -$
1802C-10 43,413,192$ 16,500,000$
1802C-10 2,054,727$ 350,000$
1802C-10 308,875$ 50,000$
1802C-10 744,711$ -$
1802C-10 4,341,319$ 3,209,533$
57,347,938$ 20,539,506$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
20,539,506$
20,539,506$
Fiscal Year Summary (multi-year project):
Source Spent Est. Spend Prop. Budget Remaining Total Project
2024 A/B Bond 14,021,689$ 22,786,743$ 20,539,506$ -$ 57,347,938$
57,347,938$
The Salt Lake Aqueduct Replacement (SLAR) Reach 1 - Cottonwoods Conduits (Cottonwoods
Connection) is a new pipeline to connect the Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant (BCWTP) and
Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant (LCWTP) and is under construction. This budget includes
only Metro's project costs. Salt Lake City is paying for the Cottonwoods Conduits and 35/145 of the
SLAR, which costs are included in the O&M budget.
Right of Way acquisition is nearly complete. Two properties are anticipated to be procured in fee
simple in FY2027, concluding efforts for the SLAR Corridor.
Description
Design
Construction
Engineering Services During Construction
Total
Right of Way Acquisition
Contingency
Total
1 The total budget represents the current project understanding; budget may be adjusted as design is clarified or for
scope change, realized risk, or bids exceeding the anticipated amount.
Description
2024 A/B Bond
Total
Public Involvement
Utility Relocation
Budget 032
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:4/8/2026 Account No.:1802D-10
Project Contact:Kelly Stevens Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Finished Water Strategic Conveyance Project
Description:
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Total Budget1 Proposed FY2027
1802D-10 1,200,000$ 634,060$
1802D-10 7,000,000$ -$
1802D-10 280,000$ -$
1802D-10 5,000$ -$
1802D-10 1,000,000$ -$
9,485,000$ 634,060$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
634,060$
634,060$
Fiscal Year Summary (multi-year project):
Source Spent Est. Spend Prop. Budget Remaining Total Project
TBD 165,940$ 400,000$ 634,060$ 8,285,000$ 9,485,000$
9,485,000$
Hydraulic assessment of the finished water conveyance system to connect the Salt Lake Aqueduct
Resiliency into the Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant and the Salt Lake Aqueduct and to
promote effective long-term planning.
The Salt Lake Aqueduct Resiliency (SLAR) was designed to initially convey raw water between the
Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plants (LCWTP and BCWTP, respectively)
during reconstruction of the BCWTP. BCWTP reconstruction was postponed more than 10 years. The
Finished Water Strategic Conveyance Project will first review the hydraulics of the combined Metro
Water and Salt Lake City water delivery system to promote effective long-term project planning. The
hydraulic assessment will inform design to connect the SLAR to the LCWTP and resolve hydraulic
restraints downstream of the 9 Million Gallon Reservoir in advance of the LCWTP Rebuild.
Construction is anticipated to connect the SLAR to the LCWTP and to the SLA at Ft Union Blvd. The
Description
Design
Construction
1 The total budget represents the current project understanding; budget may be adjusted as design is clarified or for scope
change, realized risk, or bids exceeding the anticipated amount.
Description
TBD
Total
Engineering Services During Construction
Public Involvement
Contingency
Total
Total
Budget 033
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:1/27/2026 Account No.:1845H-10
Project Contact:Ammon Allen Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant Administration Campus Improvements
Description:
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Total Budget1 Proposed FY2027
1845H-10 240,000$ -$
1845H-10 800,000$ 450,000$
1845H-10 60,000$ 57,607$
1845H-10 -$ -$
1845H-10 -$ -$
1,100,000$ 507,607$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
507,607$
507,607$
Fiscal Year Summary (multi-year project):
Source Spent Est. Spend Prop. Budget Remaining Total Project
2024A/B Bond 42,393$ 550,000$ 507,607$ -$ 1,100,000$
1,100,000$
Prepare to receive fiber from SLAR-CC, including placement of a portable office building and power
and fiber improvements to the existing server room.
Metro's server room was constructed in 2001 and has reached its capacity. A solution to update or
replace the server room is needed to receive additional fiber connections from the SLAR-CC, MAR,
and LCCR projects and effectively position Metro for the LCWTP Rebuild. Current deficiencies, such
as HVAC and power will also be resolved.
Description
Design
Construction (includes portable office)
Total
Total
Engineering Services During Construction
Public Involvement
Contingency
Total
1 The total budget represents the current project understanding; budget may be adjusted as design is clarified or for scope
change, realized risk, or bids exceeding the anticipated amount.
Description
2024A/B Bond
Budget 034
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:1/26/2026 Account No.:1845R-10
Project Contact:Gardner Olson Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant Rebuild
Description:Rebuild core portions of the LCWTP for seismic and operational stability.
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Total Budget1 Proposed FY2027
1845R-10 36,150,000$ 14,500,000$
1845R-10 3,500,000$ 500,000$
1845R-10 287,000,000$ -$
1845R-10 11,140,000$ -$
1845R-10 50,000$ -$
1845R-10 13,925,000$ -$
351,765,000$ 15,000,000$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
15,000,000$
15,000,000$
Fiscal Year Summary (multi-year project):
Source Spent Est. Spend Prop. Budget Remaining Total Project
Future Bond Issuance/Metro Water -$ 1,600,000$ 15,000,000$ 335,115,000$ 351,715,000$
351,715,000$
The 2023 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the LCWTP Rebuild as the District's second-highest
priority (after the Finished Water SLA) due to seismic concerns and collapsible soils. The goal of the
project is for the LCWTP to withstand a seismic event with minimal damage and return to service
within a reasonable timeframe following a hazard event.
The basis of design report will conclude in FY2026. In FY2027, a 30% design for selected work will
begin and a CM/GC contractor will be selected.
Design
Construction
Engineering Services During Construction
Public Involvement
Description
Total
1 The total budget represents the current project understanding; budget may be adjusted as design is clarified or for scope
change, realized risk, or bids exceeding the anticipated amount.
Total
Preconstruction Services
Future Bond Issuance/Metro Water
Total
Description
Contingency
Budget 035
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:3/4/2026 Account No.:1827/B-10
Project Contact:Erin Kuhlmeier Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Little Cottonwood Conduit Replacement and Intake Modifications
Description:Improve raw water conveyance from Little Cottonwood Creek to the LCWTP.
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Total Budget1 Proposed FY2027
1827-10 1,500,000$ 150,000$
1827B-10 400,000$ 400,000$
1827-10 20,000,000$ 6,000,000$
1827-10 800,000$ 240,000$
1827-10 10,000$ 5,000$
1827-10 2,000,000$ 600,000$
24,710,000$ 7,395,000$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
3,395,000$
4,000,000$
7,395,000$
Fiscal Year Summary (multi-year project):
Source Spent Est. Spend Prop. Budget Remaining Total Project
Bond/Metro 238,550$ 1,100,000$ 3,395,000$ 15,976,451$ 20,710,000$
Grant -$ -$ 4,000,000$ -$ 4,000,000$
24,710,000$
In recent years impacts on the Murray penstock and hydroplant prevented Metro Water from obtaining
and treating available Little Cottonwood Creek (LCCr) water. Inspections of the raw water Little
Cottonwood Conduit (LCC) in 2011, 2012, and 2015 suggest the pipeline is in poor condition.
Hydraulic and operational limitations at the LCCr intake also prevented Metro Water from capturing
creek water. The 2023 Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan states the LCC is susceptible to landslides in its
current location.
This project improves supply reliability from LCCr by replacing the raw water LCC and addressing
limitations at the intake structure. Design is anticipated to be completed in FY2026.
Design
Construction
Engineering Services During Construction
Description
Public Involvement
Contingency
Description
Total
1 The total budget represents the current project understanding; budget may be adjusted as design is clarified or for scope
change, realized risk, or bids exceeding the anticipated amount.
Total
Easement Acquisition
Transportation and Infrastructure Funding Amendment (State Grant)
Future Bond Issuance/Metro Water
Total
Budget 036
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:2/11/2026 Account No.:1848-10
Project Contact:Michael Carter Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Fleet Replacement Program
Description:Purchase a track hoe, fork lift, utility vehicle, and two electric golf carts.
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Proposed FY2027
1848-10 200,000$
1848-10 60,000$
1848-10 50,000$
1848-10 40,000$
1848-10 120,000$
470,000$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
470,000$
470,000$
Description
Metro Water
Total
Total
Metro Water is seeking to expand its maintenance capabilities with the purchase of a small track hoe
and mini rough-terrain fork lift in the upcoming fiscal year. These pieces of equipment will allow staff to
respond more readily to regular maintenance needs, such as cleaning out the Little Cottonwood Creek
intake structure and road and access improvement. Currently, staff is at the mercy of available rental
equipment to complete these tasks.
A utility vehicle and two electric golf carts are desired to improve staff efficiency.
Description
Track Hoe
Mini Rough-terrain Fork Lift
Utility Vehicle
Golf Cart (2)
Emergency response 140kW portable generator
Budget 037
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:1/20/2026 Account No.:1840-10
Project Contact:Ammon Allen Request Type:Salt Lake City Public Utilities
Title:Little Dell Dam Improvements
Description:Improvements as identified by Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No.Proposed FY2027
1840-10 300,000$
1840-10 100,000$
1840-10 100,000$
1840-10 50,000$
1840-10 50,000$
600,000$
Funding Sources:
Extended Amount
420,000$
180,000$
600,000$
Salt Lake County (30%)
Total
Assessment of Jet Flow Knife Gates
Contingency
Total
Description
Metro Water
Based upon current request from Salt Lake City Public Utilities
Description
Control Panel Replacement
Restoration of DOCS Pipe Coating
Restore Parley's Diversion exterior coating
Budget 038
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:4/7/2026 Account No.:Various
Contact:Ammon Allen Request Type:Non-Capacity Improvement Project
Title:Repair and Replace
Description:Routine repair and replace non-capacity capital investments.
Budget:
Acct No.Proposed FY2027
1813-10 100,000$
1818-10 200,000$
1807-10 75,000$
1802-10 70,000$
1845-10 65,000$
1849-10 60,000$
1803-10 50,000$
1847-10 30,000$
650,000$
Description
Miscellaneous Repairs and Replacements: This budget line is used for
unplanned and emergency expenses.
Annual Network Server Replacement: The District operates servers on
multiple networks. These servers have a life expectancy of seven years. New
servers host the most critical services for the first three-to-five years of the
lifecycle and then are moved to a less critical role for the remainder of the life
cycle.
Assess POMRWR Liner:
repair is becoming difficult. Additionally, the liner does not permit driving
access into the reservoir for cleaning and inspection. This project will assess
liner options in FY2027, with construction occurring at an appropriate time
thereafter.
gates. One actuator was installed in 2001; the other was salvaged from
Terminal Reservoir and is more than 30 years old. These actuators are in
need of replacement due to their age, difficulty obtaining spare parts, and
older controls.
New Chemical Building UPS: The uninterruptable power supply unit in the
continued operation of the plant during a power outage or bump. The existing
unit was installed in 2000 and is showing signs of failure.
Total
Ultrasonic Flow Meter Replacement: Year two of a multi-year project to
replace ultrasonic flow meters throughout the system.
Design Redundant POMA fiber: A fiber optic cable connects the Little
Cottonwood and Point of the Mountain Water Treatment Plants, allowing
either plant to operate and be operated from the other. This fiber is also vital
for system backups, data transmission from remote sites, and similar uses.
The fiber is now 20 years old. While it does not show signs of degredation,
proactive installation of a second fiber within the existing duct bank is
recommended in advance of the LCWTP Rebuild. This effort will prepare
project drawings for bid, with construction anticipated in fiscal year 2028.
Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer: The UV Spectrophotometer is critical for real-
time monitoring and analysis of contaminants and disinfectents to ensure
compliance. The existing system is no longer supported and is beginning to
fail.
Budget 039
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:3/12/2026 Account No.:1599-10
Project Contact:Ammon Allen Request Type:JVWCD
Title:Jordan Aqueduct System and 150th South Pipeline
Description:Projects for FY2026 are listed below.
Justification:
Budget:
Acct. No. Extended Amount
1599-10 1,775,857$
1599-10 460,571$
1599-10 346,114$
1599-10 335,750$
1599-10 253,086$
1599-10 156,571$
1599-10 144,086$
1599-10 103,210$
1599-10 50,000$
1599-10 45,188$
1599-10 45,015$
1599-10 39,634$
1599-10 11,657$
1599-10 10,000$
3,776,739$ Total
JVWTP Basins 1 and 2 Circular Sweeper Repair
Electrical Generators and Site Modifications Phase 2
JVWTP Replace Filter Media (Filter Re-rate Project)
Reaches 1 - 4, Jordan Valley Water Treatment Plant (JVWTP), and the JA Terminal Reservoir. Metro
Water is responsible for 50% of improvements associated with the 150th South Pipeline. The Metro
Water portion is shown below.
Description
JVWTP Filter and Chemical Fee Upgrades
JVWTP Floc/Sed Basins 1 and 2 Seismic Upgrade
150th South Normal Maintenance and Replacement
Normal Small Capital Improvements
New Equipment and Emergency Response Building
Jordan Aqueduct Seismic Resiliency
JVWTP Normal Maintenance and Replacement
JA Normal Maintenance and Replacement
TR Normal Maintenance and Replacement
JVWCD Project Management Expenses
Communications Systems Normal Maintenance and Replacement
Budget 040
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
FY2027 Capital Budget
Last Updated:1/26/2026 Account No.:1853-10
Project Contact:Annalee Munsey Request Type:CUP System
Title:Central Utah Project (CUP) Capital
Description:Capital improvements related to the CUP.
Justification:
Budget:
Quantity (ac-ft) Unit Price Extended Amount
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$
3,100 272.33$ 844,223$
3,815,423$
This budget item reflects costs paid to Central Utah Water Conservancy District for the construction of
Jordanelle Dam and other related improvements for the Bonneville Unit Municipal and Industrial
system.
Description
CUP Allotment Payment
Salt Lake City CUP ULS Petition Payment
Total
Budget 041
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SALT LAKE & SANDY
FY 2027 Provo River Water Users Association Budget Request
Last Updated:4/7/2026
Account No.:5918-20
Description:
Units Quantity Unit Price Extended Amount
shares 61,900 -$ -$
lump sum 1 1,244,698$ 1,244,698$
shares 61,900 25.32$ 1,567,308$
shares 61,900 25.75$ 1,593,925$
Provo River Aqueduct O&M by PRWUA acre feet 20,798 23.45$ 472,869$
Deer Creek Intake Station O&M by PRWUA lump sum 1 165,651$ 165,651$
Total
PRWUA Capital assessment
This budget item reflects all projected costs to Provo River Water Users Association based on the
PRWUA budget. Costs are included in Dept 20 O&M budget. Actual costs may differ.
Description
Safety of Dams repayment
PRWUA O&M assessment
Provo River Aqueduct (2020B Bonds) Repayment
Budget 042
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
Revenue Projections
Actuals as of
12/31/2025 as of 6/30/2026
Fiscal Year 2026
Adopted Budget
Fiscal Year 2027
Tentative Budget
Total Revenue $46,623,569 $83,937,132 $85,132,039 $78,436,168
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Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2027
Last update: April 7, 2026
Description FY 2026 Approved FY 2027 Tentative
Water charges to Member Cities
Total treated water sales/conveyance revenue from member cities $25,718,028 $27,261,110
To Salt Lake City (72% of total water sales based on previous 15 year average; amount not to exceed
65,000 af)$18,516,984 $19,627,999
23,846 af)$7,201,044 $7,633,111
Water rates to non-member entities
foot)$80 $80
Licensing of Rights-of-Way
*
*
*
*
GRAMA Request
the request)Varies Varies
41 of 51 FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 044
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
Reserve Funds
Last Update: April 7, 2026
Description Category type FY 2026 FY 2027
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Fiscal Year 2027
Debt Service Coverage on Outstanding Bonds
Last Update: April 7, 2026
42 of 51 FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 045
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
14 25 26 50 51 54 56 70 78 85 86 87 88 89 90 97 101 102
Fiscal Year Ending
June 30
Total Operating
Expenses
Total Debt
Payments
Debt Coverage
Ratio
Total Capital
Expenditures
Total Expenses (i.e.,
Revenue
Requirements)
Total Metro Water
Taxes
Proposed Water
Rate Increase
Total Water Sales/
Conveyance Revenue
Total
Assessments
Total Miscellaneous
Revenues
Account Interest
Income Total Revenues Bond Proceeds
(total revenues -
total expenses +
bond proceeds)
Total Available
Reserves
Total Restricted
Reserves
Total Assigned
Reserves
Remaining
Unassigned
Reserves
Escalation factor
(inflation, growth, 3.75%
EXPENSES RESERVESREVENUES
Budget 046
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
1a 1b 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
Metro Water
Regular
Operating
Expenses
Metro Water
Non-Routine
O&M
CUP M&I
Cost ($/AF)
CUP M&I
Reserve Cost
($/AF)
CUP M&I
System Water
O&M Cost
Total CUP
M&I System
Water Costs
(including
capital
expenses)
CUP M&I
System Water
Volume (AF)
CUP M&I
System Water
Unit Cost
($/AF)
CUP ULS
OM&R Cost
($/AF)
CUP ULS
OM&R
Reserve Cost
($/AF)
CUP ULS
Water O&M
Cost
Total CUP
ULS Water
Costs
(including
capital
expenses)
CUP ULS
Water Petition
Repayment
Volume (AF)
CUP ULS
Water Unit
Cost ($/AF)
Total
Operating
Expenses
factor
(inflation, 3.00% 3.00% 5.53% 6.00%5.53% 6.00%
2026 39,232,813$ 2,087,600$ 15.13$ 59.87$ 1,500,000$ 4,471,200$ 20,000 223.56$ 15.13$ 59.87$ 232,500$ 1,076,723$ 3,100 347.33$ 41,320,413$
2027 37,946,468$ 1,081,000$ 16.28$ 63.72$ 1,600,000$ 4,571,200$ 20,000 228.56$ 16.28$ 63.72$ 248,000$ 1,092,223$ 3,100 352.33$ 39,027,468$
2028 32,084,862$ 1,000,000$ 16.93$ 68.07$ 1,700,000$ 4,671,200$ 20,000 233.56$ 16.93$ 68.07$ 263,500$ 1,107,723$ 3,100 357.33$ 33,084,862$
2029 33,047,408$ 1,000,000$ 17.60$ 72.40$ 1,800,000$ 4,771,200$ 20,000 238.56$ 17.60$ 72.40$ 279,000$ 1,123,223$ 3,100 362.33$ 34,047,408$
2030 34,038,830$ 1,000,000$ 18.31$ 76.69$ 1,900,000$ 4,871,200$ 20,000 243.56$ 18.31$ 76.69$ 294,500$ 1,138,723$ 3,100 367.33$ 35,038,830$
2031 35,059,995$ 1,000,000$ 19.04$ 80.96$ 2,000,000$ 4,971,200$ 20,000 248.56$ 19.04$ 80.96$ 560,000$ 2,157,448$ 5,600 385.26$ 36,059,995$
2032 36,111,795$ 1,030,000$ 20.09$ 85.82$ 2,118,200$ 5,089,400$ 20,000 254.47$ 20.09$ 85.82$ 593,096$ 2,190,544$ 5,600 391.17$ 37,141,795$
2033 37,195,149$ 1,060,900$ 21.20$ 90.97$ 2,243,400$ 5,214,600$ 20,000 260.73$ 21.20$ 90.97$ 628,152$ 2,225,600$ 5,600 397.43$ 38,256,049$
2034 38,311,003$ 1,092,727$ 22.37$ 96.43$ 2,376,000$ 5,347,200$ 20,000 267.36$ 22.37$ 96.43$ 665,280$ 2,262,728$ 5,600 404.06$ 39,403,730$
2035 39,460,333$ 1,125,509$ 23.61$ 102.22$ 2,516,600$ 5,487,800$ 20,000 274.39$ 23.61$ 102.22$ 704,648$ 2,302,096$ 5,600 411.09$ 40,585,842$
2036 40,644,143$ 1,159,274$ 24.92$ 108.35$ 2,665,400$ 5,636,600$ 20,000 281.83$ 24.92$ 108.35$ 746,312$ 2,343,760$ 5,600 418.53$ 41,803,417$
2037 41,863,467$ 1,194,052$ 26.30$ 114.85$ 2,823,000$ 5,794,200$ 20,000 289.71$ 26.30$ 114.85$ 790,440$ 2,387,888$ 5,600 426.41$ 43,057,519$
2038 43,119,371$ 1,229,874$ 27.75$ 121.74$ 2,989,800$ 5,961,000$ 20,000 298.05$ 27.75$ 121.74$ 837,144$ 2,434,592$ 5,600 434.75$ 44,349,245$
2039 44,412,952$ 1,266,770$ 29.28$ 129.04$ 3,166,400$ 6,137,600$ 20,000 306.88$ 29.28$ 129.04$ 886,592$ 2,484,040$ 5,600 443.58$ 45,679,722$
2040 45,745,341$ 1,304,773$ 30.90$ 136.78$ 3,353,600$ 6,324,800$ 20,000 316.24$ 30.90$ 136.78$ 939,008$ 2,536,456$ 5,600 452.94$ 47,050,114$
2041 47,117,701$ 1,343,916$ 32.61$ 144.99$ 3,552,000$ 6,523,200$ 20,000 326.16$ 32.61$ 144.99$ 994,560$ 2,592,008$ 5,600 462.86$ 48,461,617$
2042 48,531,232$ 1,384,234$ 34.41$ 153.69$ 3,762,000$ 6,733,200$ 20,000 336.66$ 34.41$ 153.69$ 1,053,360$ 2,650,808$ 5,600 473.36$ 49,915,466$
2043 49,987,169$ 1,425,761$ 36.31$ 162.91$ 3,984,400$ 6,955,600$ 20,000 347.78$ 36.31$ 162.91$ 1,115,632$ 2,713,080$ 5,600 484.48$ 51,412,930$
2044 51,486,784$ 1,468,534$ 38.32$ 172.68$ 4,220,000$ 7,191,200$ 20,000 359.56$ 38.32$ 172.68$ 1,181,600$ 2,779,048$ 5,600 496.26$ 52,955,318$
2045 53,031,388$ 1,512,590$ 40.44$ 183.04$ 4,469,600$ 6,846,560$ 20,000 342.33$ 40.44$ 183.04$ 1,251,488$ 2,848,936$ 5,600 508.74$ 54,543,978$
2046 54,622,330$ 1,557,967$ 42.68$ 194.02$ 4,734,000$ 6,516,720$ 20,000 325.84$ 42.68$ 194.02$ 1,325,520$ 2,922,968$ 5,600 521.96$ 56,180,297$
2047 56,261,000$ 1,604,706$ 45.04$ 205.66$ 5,014,000$ 6,202,480$ 20,000 310.12$ 45.04$ 205.66$ 1,403,920$ 3,001,368$ 5,600 535.96$ 57,865,706$
2048 57,948,830$ 1,652,848$ 47.53$ 218.00$ 5,310,600$ 5,904,840$ 20,000 295.24$ 47.53$ 218.00$ 1,486,968$ 3,084,416$ 5,600 550.79$ 59,601,678$
2049 59,687,295$ 1,702,433$ 50.16$ 231.08$ 5,624,800$ 5,624,800$ 20,000 281.24$ 50.16$ 231.08$ 1,574,944$ 3,172,392$ 5,600 566.50$ 61,389,728$
2050 61,477,914$ 1,753,506$ 52.93$ 244.94$ 5,957,400$ 5,957,400$ 20,000 297.87$ 52.93$ 244.94$ 1,668,072$ 3,265,520$ 5,600 583.13$ 63,231,420$
Operations & Maintenance
CUP Municipal & Industrial (M&I) System CUP Utah Lake System (ULS)
Expenses
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 047
Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Ontario Drain
Tunnel Volume
(AF)
Ontario Drain
Tunnel Cost
($/AF)
Ontario Drain
Tunnel Water
Cost (bond
payment) 2021A/B 2015A 2016A 2020A 2024A/B
2024A Debt
Service Reserve
Future Bond
(CIP)
Total Debt
Payments
Debt Coverage
Ratio
2,749
2,749 331.16$ 910,352$ 4,435,756$ 448,800$ 9,786,450$ 4,476,276$ 3,226,377$ 199,100$ -$ 22,572,758$ 1.89
2,749 352.80$ 969,854$ 4,442,079$ 451,200$ 9,965,200$ 4,484,668$ 3,225,046$ 199,100$ -$ 22,767,292$ 1.73
2,749 367.20$ 1,009,443$ 4,446,917$ 448,000$ 10,000,675$ 4,276,852$ 3,225,341$ 199,100$ 7,114,052$ 29,710,936$ 1.52
2,749 380.71$ 1,046,569$ 4,451,653$ 449,400$ 10,012,925$ 4,246,382$ 3,226,081$ 199,100$ 7,114,052$ 29,699,592$ 1.61
2,749 393.14$ 1,080,744$ 8,930,353$ 450,200$ 5,721,313$ 1,840,195$ 3,226,088$ 199,100$ 9,368,873$ 29,736,120$ 1.68
2,749 403.23$ 1,108,490$ 8,921,450$ 450,400$ 5,802,550$ 1,824,157$ 3,226,209$ 199,100$ 22,680,401$ 43,104,267$ 1.28
2,749 8,921,250$ 450,000$ 4,641,885$ 3,226,249$ 199,100$ 22,680,401$ 40,118,885$ 1.47
2,749 9,010,500$ 449,000$ 4,642,725$ 3,226,006$ 199,100$ 22,680,401$ 40,207,732$ 1.57
2,749 8,991,750$ 452,400$ 4,648,859$ 3,226,266$ 199,100$ 25,416,008$ 42,934,383$ 1.57
2,749 3,554,250$ 4,644,971$ 3,425,769$ 199,100$ 25,416,008$ 37,240,098$ 2.02
2,749 3,528,000$ 4,646,027$ 3,426,284$ 25,416,008$ 37,016,319$ 2.03
2,749 4,641,242$ 3,425,467$ 37,878,492$ 45,945,200$ 1.51
2,749 3,425,064$ 37,878,492$ 41,303,555$ 1.81
2,749 3,425,726$ 37,878,492$ 41,304,218$ 1.98
2,749 3,425,081$ 48,292,339$ 51,717,420$ 1.80
2,749 3,425,759$ 48,292,339$ 51,718,098$ 2.01
2,749 3,425,226$ 48,292,339$ 51,717,565$ 2.01
2,749 3,425,658$ 48,292,339$ 51,717,997$ 2.00
2,749 3,425,900$ 48,292,339$ 51,718,239$ 1.87
2,749 1,991,650$ 48,292,339$ 50,283,989$ 2.07
2,749 1,991,700$ 48,292,339$ 50,284,039$ 2.33
2,749 1,991,560$ 48,292,339$ 50,283,899$ 2.16
2,749 1,991,230$ 48,292,339$ 50,283,569$ 2.34
2,749 1,990,710$ (1,991,000)$ 48,292,339$ 48,292,049$ 2.89
2,749 48,292,339$ 48,292,339$ 2.53
Ontario Drain Tunnel Debt Service
Expenses
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 048
Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Provo River
Aqueduct
(2020B Bonds)
Repayment
PRWUA
Assessment
(O&M)
PRWUA
Assessment
(Capital)
Provo River
Aqueduct O&M
by PRWUA
Deer Creek
Intake Station
O&M by
PRWUA
Total PRWUA
Costs
Total Metro
Water PRWUA
Shares
PRWUA Water
Supply
Allocation
(Percent)
PRWUA Water
Supply Volume
Available to
Metro Water
(AF)
PRWUA Water
($/AF)
3.00%3.00%3.00%2.57%
1,244,698$ 1,522,121$ 1,516,550$ 370,828$ 161,500$ 4,815,697$ 61,900 100% 61,900 77.80$
1,244,698$ 1,567,308$ 1,593,925$ 472,869$ 165,651$ 5,044,451$ 61,900 50% 30,950 162.99$
1,244,698$ 1,614,352$ 1,671,300$ 487,055$ 169,908$ 5,187,313$ 61,900 100% 61,900 83.80$
1,244,698$ 1,663,253$ 1,748,675$ 501,667$ 174,275$ 5,332,568$ 61,900 100% 61,900 86.15$
1,244,698$ 1,712,773$ 1,826,050$ 516,717$ 178,754$ 5,478,992$ 61,900 100% 61,900 88.51$
1,244,698$ 1,764,150$ 1,903,425$ 532,219$ 183,348$ 5,627,840$ 61,900 100% 61,900 90.92$
1,244,698$ 1,817,384$ 1,980,800$ 548,186$ 188,060$ 5,779,128$ 61,900 100% 61,900 93.36$
1,244,698$ 1,871,856$ 2,058,175$ 564,632$ 192,893$ 5,932,254$ 61,900 100% 61,900 95.84$
1,244,698$ 1,927,566$ 2,135,550$ 581,571$ 197,850$ 6,087,235$ 61,900 100% 61,900 98.34$
1,244,698$ 1,985,752$ 2,212,925$ 599,018$ 202,935$ 6,245,328$ 61,900 100% 61,900 100.89$
2,045,176$ 2,212,925$ 616,989$ 208,150$ 5,083,240$ 61,900 100% 61,900 82.12$
2,106,457$ 2,212,925$ 635,499$ 213,499$ 5,168,380$ 61,900 100% 61,900 83.50$
2,169,595$ 2,212,925$ 654,564$ 218,986$ 5,256,070$ 61,900 100% 61,900 84.91$
2,235,209$ 2,212,925$ 674,201$ 224,614$ 5,346,949$ 61,900 100% 61,900 86.38$
2,302,061$ 2,212,925$ 694,427$ 230,387$ 5,439,800$ 61,900 100% 61,900 87.88$
2,370,770$ 2,212,925$ 715,260$ 236,308$ 5,535,263$ 61,900 100% 61,900 89.42$
2,441,955$ 2,212,925$ 736,718$ 242,381$ 5,633,979$ 61,900 100% 61,900 91.02$
2,515,616$ 2,212,925$ 758,820$ 248,610$ 5,735,971$ 61,900 100% 61,900 92.67$
2,591,134$ 2,212,925$ 781,585$ 254,999$ 5,840,643$ 61,900 100% 61,900 94.36$
2,668,509$ 2,212,925$ 805,033$ 261,552$ 5,948,019$ 61,900 100% 61,900 96.09$
2,748,979$ 2,212,925$ 829,184$ 268,274$ 6,059,362$ 61,900 100% 61,900 97.89$
2,769,406$ 2,212,925$ 854,060$ 275,169$ 6,111,560$ 61,900 100% 61,900 98.73$
2,916,109$ 2,212,925$ 879,682$ 282,241$ 6,290,957$ 61,900 100% 61,900 101.63$
3,003,388$ 2,212,925$ 906,072$ 289,495$ 6,411,880$ 61,900 100% 61,900 103.58$
3,093,762$ 2,212,925$ 933,254$ 296,935$ 6,536,876$ 61,900 100% 61,900 105.60$
Provo River Project - Provo River Water Users Association
Expenses
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 049
Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
CUP M&I
System Water
Petition
Repayment
Volume (AF)
CUP M&I
System Petition
Repayment
Unit Cost
($/AF)
CUP M&I
System Petition
Repayment
Total Cost
Salt Lake City
CUP ULS
Water Petition
Repayment
Volume (AF)
Salt Lake City
CUP ULS
Petition
Repayment
Unit Cost
($/AF)
Salt Lake City
CUP ULS
Petition
Repayment
Total Cost
Sandy City
CUP ULS
Water Petition
Repayment
Volume (AF)
Sandy City
CUP ULS
Petition
Repayment
Unit Cost
($/AF)
Sandy City
CUP ULS
Petition
Repayment
Total Cost
CUP ULS
Petition
Repayment
Total Cost
Non-Capacity
Capital
Expenditures
Capital
Expenditures
for Jordan
Aqueduct
System
New Capacity
Capital
Expenditures
Total Capital
Expenditures
Total Expenses
(i.e., Revenue
Requirements)
3.40%
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 844,223$ 19,218,541$ 2,851,809$ 180,000$ 26,065,773$ 89,958,944$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 844,223$ 45,796,173$ 3,776,739$ -$ 53,388,335$ 115,183,095$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 844,223$ 51,840,743$ 3,720,212$ -$ 59,376,378$ 122,172,176$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 844,223$ 71,772,000$ 5,355,185$ -$ 80,942,608$ 144,689,608$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 844,223$ 83,870,000$ 4,979,573$ -$ 92,664,996$ 157,439,946$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 66,415,000$ 6,512,956$ -$ 77,496,604$ 156,660,866$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 78,100,294$ 6,698,294$ 2,318,548$ 91,685,785$ 168,946,465$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 35,594,699$ 6,307,140$ 2,835,874$ 49,306,361$ 127,770,142$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 9,874,042$ 6,539,613$ 3,689,622$ 24,671,925$ 107,010,038$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 10,861,287$ 795,839$ 6,650,543$ 22,876,317$ 100,702,257$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 42,286,394$ 840,247$ 6,850,059$ 54,545,348$ 133,365,084$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 76,146,302$ 2,530,756$ -$ 83,245,706$ 172,248,426$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 78,605,105$ 2,616,802$ -$ 85,790,555$ 171,443,355$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 40,776,761$ 2,705,773$ -$ 48,051,183$ 135,035,122$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 5,588,975$ 2,797,770$ 7,342,669$ 20,298,061$ 119,065,595$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 117,828,017$ 2,892,894$ 13,725,239$ 139,014,798$ 239,194,513$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 119,714,216$ 2,991,252$ 10,448,274$ 137,722,390$ 239,355,421$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,092,955$ 10,099,462$ 32,761,065$ 135,891,992$
20,000 148.56$ 2,971,200$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,198,115$ -$ 22,766,763$ 127,440,320$
16,000 148.56$ 2,376,960$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,306,851$ 3,404,866$ 25,686,125$ 130,514,092$
12,000 148.56$ 1,782,720$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,419,284$ 13,151,295$ 34,950,747$ 141,415,084$
8,000 148.56$ 1,188,480$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,535,540$ -$ 21,321,468$ 129,471,073$
4,000 148.56$ 594,240$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,655,748$ 5,022,795$ 25,870,231$ 135,755,478$
- -$ -$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,780,043$ 22,035,189$ 42,412,681$ 152,094,458$
- -$ -$ 3,100 272.33$ 844,223$ 2,500 301.29$ 753,225$ 1,597,448$ 15,000,000$ 3,908,565$ -$ 20,506,013$ 132,029,772$
Capital Expenditures
Metro WaterCentral Utah Project (CUP)
Expenses
FY27 Budget Workbook - Tentative (04.07.26)Budget 050
Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
Salt Lake City
Taxes
Sandy City
Taxes
Total Metro
Water Taxes
Total Water
Cities (fixed
rate)
Proposed Water
Rate Increase
Water Sales to
Salt Lake City
(fixed rate)
Sales to Salt
Lake City (AF)
Water Sales to
Sandy City
(fixed rate)
Sales to Sandy
City (AF)
Total Water
Sales Volume to
Member Cities
(AF)
Treated
Water Rate
Conveyance
Fee
Non-member
Entity Water
Volume (AF)
Water
Others (AF)
Non-member
Entity Total
Water Sales and
Conveyance
Revenue
2.50%2.50%72%28%
19,661,046$ 5,545,423$ 25,206,469$ 25,718,028$ 5.0% 18,516,980$ 52,795 7,201,048$ 23,746 76,541 400.00$ 29.00$ 863 9,068$ 955,191$
20,186,599$ 5,693,656$ 25,880,255$ 27,261,110$ 6.0% 19,627,999$ 53,134 7,633,111$ 23,649 76,783 424.00$ 31.00$ 916 9,234$ 1,060,961$
24,906,083$ 6,956,820$ 31,862,903$ 28,896,777$ 6.0% 21,094,647$ 53,473 7,802,130$ 23,552 77,025 449.00$ 33.00$ 87,000$
25,836,041$ 7,320,643$ 33,156,684$ 30,919,551$ 7.0% 22,262,077$ 53,812 8,657,474$ 23,455 77,267 480.00$ 35.00$ 87,000$
26,481,942$ 7,503,659$ 33,985,601$ 33,083,920$ 7.0% 23,820,422$ 54,151 9,263,498$ 23,358 77,509 514.00$ 37.00$ 87,000$
28,546,101$ 8,130,170$ 36,676,271$ 35,399,794$ 7.0% 25,487,852$ 54,490 9,911,942$ 23,260 77,751 550.00$ 40.00$ 109,500$
29,259,753$ 8,333,425$ 37,593,178$ 38,231,778$ 8.0% 27,526,880$ 54,829 10,704,898$ 23,163 77,993 594.00$ 43.00$ 109,500$
30,739,115$ 8,828,215$ 39,567,329$ 41,290,320$ 8.0% 29,729,030$ 55,168 11,561,290$ 23,066 78,234 642.00$ 46.00$ 109,500$
31,507,593$ 9,048,920$ 40,556,513$ 44,593,546$ 8.0% 32,107,353$ 55,507 12,486,193$ 22,969 78,476 693.00$ 50.00$ 109,500$
33,055,230$ 9,540,306$ 42,595,536$ 48,606,965$ 9.0% 34,997,015$ 55,846 13,609,950$ 22,872 78,718 755.00$ 55.00$ 109,500$
33,881,611$ 9,778,814$ 43,660,424$ 52,981,592$ 9.0% 38,146,746$ 56,185 14,834,846$ 22,775 78,960 823.00$ 60.00$ 109,500$
35,514,041$ 10,307,147$ 45,821,189$ 57,749,935$ 9.0% 41,579,953$ 56,524 16,169,982$ 22,678 79,202 897.00$ 65.00$ 109,500$
36,401,892$ 10,564,826$ 46,966,718$ 62,947,429$ 9.0% 45,322,149$ 56,863 17,625,280$ 22,581 79,444 978.00$ 71.00$ 109,500$
38,120,017$ 11,108,447$ 49,228,464$ 67,983,223$ 8.0% 48,947,921$ 57,202 19,035,302$ 22,484 79,686 1,056.00$ 77.00$ 109,500$
39,073,018$ 11,386,158$ 50,459,176$ 70,702,552$ 4.0% 50,905,837$ 57,541 19,796,715$ 22,386 79,928 1,098.00$ 80.00$ 109,500$
40,790,738$ 11,941,178$ 52,731,916$ 73,530,654$ 4.0% 52,942,071$ 57,880 20,588,583$ 22,289 80,170 1,142.00$ 83.00$ -$
41,810,507$ 12,239,707$ 54,050,214$ 75,736,574$ 3.0% 54,530,333$ 58,219 21,206,241$ 22,192 80,412 1,176.00$ 85.00$ -$
43,605,675$ 12,829,718$ 56,435,392$ 78,008,671$ 3.0% 56,166,243$ 58,558 21,842,428$ 22,095 80,654 1,211.00$ 88.00$ -$
44,695,817$ 13,150,461$ 57,846,277$ 80,348,931$ 3.0% 57,851,230$ 58,898 22,497,701$ 21,998 80,896 1,247.00$ 91.00$ -$
46,472,371$ 13,718,108$ 60,190,479$ 82,759,399$ 3.0% 59,586,767$ 59,237 23,172,632$ 21,901 81,137 1,284.00$ 94.00$ -$
47,634,181$ 14,061,060$ 61,695,241$ 85,242,181$ 3.0% 61,374,370$ 59,576 23,867,811$ 21,804 81,379 1,323.00$ 97.00$ -$
49,589,102$ 14,690,686$ 64,279,787$ 87,799,446$ 3.0% 63,215,601$ 59,915 24,583,845$ 21,707 81,621 1,363.00$ 100.00$ -$
50,828,829$ 15,057,953$ 65,886,782$ 90,433,429$ 3.0% 65,112,069$ 60,254 25,321,360$ 21,610 81,863 1,404.00$ 103.00$ -$
52,759,454$ 15,690,840$ 68,450,294$ 93,146,432$ 3.0% 67,065,431$ 60,593 26,081,001$ 21,512 82,105 1,446.00$ 106.00$ -$
54,078,440$ 16,083,111$ 70,161,551$ 95,940,825$ 3.0% 69,077,394$ 60,932 26,863,431$ 21,415 82,347 1,489.00$ 109.00$ -$
73%27%
Taxes Water Sales to Member Cities
Revenues
Water Sales to Non-Member Cities/Others
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Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
Reimbursement
67 68 69 69a 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
Jordanelle
Special Services
District Use of
ODT Water
(AF)
Jordanelle
Special Services
District Water
Rate ($/AF)
Revenue from
ODT Water
Revenue from
GSLWET for
ODT Water
Lease
Total Water
Sales/
Conveyance
Revenue
Revenue
increase (%)
Salt Lake City
Metro Water
Project Capital
Assessment
Sandy City
Metro Water
Project Capital
Assessment
Water
Assessment (net
of JSSD/
GSLWET
payments)
New Capacity
Assessments
Salt Lake City
Utah Lake
System Water
(New Supply)
Assessment
Lake System
Water (New
Supply)
Assessment
Total
Assessments
Salt Lake City
SLAR-CC
Reimbursement
3.00%3.00%
500 231.44$ 115,720$ -$ 26,788,939$ 2.77% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ 794,632$ -$ 844,223$ -$ 12,871,069$ 9,356,897$
1,000 238.38$ 238,383$ 618,000$ 29,178,454$ 8.92% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ 113,471$ -$ 844,223$ -$ 12,189,908$ 7,000,000$
1,250 245.53$ 306,918$ 636,540$ 29,927,235$ 2.57% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ 65,985$ -$ 844,223$ -$ 12,142,422$
1,500 252.90$ 379,351$ 655,636$ 32,041,538$ 7.06% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ 11,582$ -$ 844,223$ -$ 12,088,019$
1,750 260.49$ 455,854$ 675,305$ 34,302,079$ 7.06% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ (50,415)$ -$ 844,223$ -$ 12,026,022$
2,000 268.30$ 536,605$ 695,564$ 36,741,463$ 7.11% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ (123,679)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 12,705,983$
2,250 276.35$ 621,791$ 716,431$ 39,679,500$ 8.00% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ (1,338,222)$ 2,318,548$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 13,809,988$
2,749 284.64$ 782,481$ 737,924$ 42,920,225$ 8.17% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ (1,520,405)$ 2,835,874$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 14,145,131$
2,749 293.18$ 805,955$ 760,062$ 46,269,063$ 7.80% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ (1,566,017)$ 3,689,622$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 14,953,266$
2,749 301.98$ 830,134$ 782,864$ 50,329,463$ 8.78% 7,021,892$ 4,210,322$ (1,612,998)$ 6,650,543$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 17,867,207$
2,749 311.04$ 855,038$ 53,946,130$ 7.19% 3,510,946$ 2,105,161$ (855,038)$ 6,850,059$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 13,208,576$
2,749 320.37$ 880,689$ 58,740,124$ 8.89%(880,689)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 716,759$
2,749 329.98$ 907,110$ 63,964,039$ 8.89%(907,110)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 690,338$
2,749 339.88$ 934,323$ 69,027,046$ 7.92%(934,323)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 663,125$
2,749 350.07$ 962,353$ 71,774,405$ 3.98%(962,353)$ 7,342,669$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 7,977,764$
2,749 360.58$ 991,223$ 74,521,877$ 3.83%(991,223)$ 13,725,239$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 14,331,464$
2,749 371.39$ 1,020,960$ 76,757,534$ 3.00%(1,020,960)$ 10,448,274$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 11,024,761$
2,749 382.54$ 1,051,589$ 79,060,260$ 3.00%(1,051,589)$ 10,099,462$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 10,645,321$
2,749 394.01$ 1,083,137$ 81,432,068$ 3.00%(1,083,137)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 514,311$
2,749 405.83$ 1,115,631$ 83,875,030$ 3.00%(1,115,631)$ 3,404,866$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 3,886,683$
2,749 418.01$ 1,149,100$ 86,391,281$ 3.00%(1,149,100)$ 13,151,295$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 13,599,644$
2,749 430.55$ 1,183,573$ 88,983,019$ 3.00%(1,183,573)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 413,875$
2,749 443.46$ 1,219,080$ 91,652,509$ 3.00%(1,219,080)$ 5,022,795$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 5,401,164$
2,749 456.77$ 1,255,652$ 94,402,084$ 3.00%(1,255,652)$ 22,035,189$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 22,376,985$
2,749 470.47$ 1,293,322$ 97,234,147$ 3.00%(1,293,322)$ -$ 844,223$ 753,225$ 304,126$
Water Sales
JSSD/ODT Water Agreement Capacity/Supply Assessments
Revenues
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Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
Little Dell
Revenues
POMWTP
Storage
Revenues
Terminal
Reservoir
Cell Tower
Revenues
LCWTP Cell
Tower
Revenues
Other
Miscellaneous
Revenues
(includes
grants)
Total
Miscellaneous
Revenues
Operations and
Maintenance
Interest Income Total Revenues Bond Proceeds
(total revenues -
total expenses +
bond proceeds)
0%0%3.00%0%3.75%
-$ 21,000$ 35,228$ 29,040$ 5,262,400$ 14,704,565$ 4,371,050$ 83,942,092$ 25,318,628$ 19,301,776$
180,000$ 21,000$ 36,285$ 29,040$ 6,000$ 7,272,325$ 3,915,226$ 78,436,168$ 45,261,530$ 8,514,603$
30,000$ 21,000$ 37,373$ 31,944$ 6,000$ 126,317$ 4,234,524$ 78,293,401$ 48,069,643$ 4,190,868$
30,000$ 21,000$ 38,495$ 31,944$ 6,000$ 127,439$ 4,391,682$ 81,805,361$ 70,275,000$ 7,390,753$
30,000$ 21,000$ 39,649$ 31,944$ 6,000$ 128,593$ 4,668,835$ 85,111,130$ 81,760,000$ 9,431,185$
30,000$ 21,000$ 31,944$ 6,000$ 88,944$ 5,022,504$ 91,235,165$ 65,410,000$ (15,700)$
30,000$ 21,000$ 31,944$ 6,000$ 88,944$ 5,021,916$ 96,193,526$ 65,410,000$ (7,342,940)$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 4,746,555$ 101,436,241$ 28,255,000$ 1,921,099$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 4,818,597$ 106,654,439$ 7,600,620$ 7,245,021$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 5,090,285$ 115,939,491$ 7,828,639$ 23,065,873$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 5,955,255$ 116,827,385$ 41,661,408$ 25,123,709$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 6,897,394$ 112,232,466$ 77,517,097$ 17,501,137$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 7,553,687$ 119,231,782$ 79,842,610$ 27,631,037$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 8,589,851$ 127,565,486$ 41,118,944$ 33,649,307$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 9,851,700$ 140,120,044$ 4,849,090$ 25,903,539$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 10,823,082$ 152,465,340$ 120,334,599$ 33,605,426$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 12,083,286$ 153,972,796$ (85,382,625)$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 8,881,437$ 155,079,411$ 19,187,419$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 9,600,966$ 149,450,622$ 22,010,302$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 10,426,352$ 158,435,544$ 27,921,452$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 11,473,406$ 173,216,572$ 31,801,488$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 12,665,962$ 166,399,643$ 36,928,570$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 14,050,784$ 177,048,238$ 41,292,760$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 15,599,262$ 200,885,625$ 48,791,167$
30,000$ 21,000$ 6,000$ 57,000$ 17,428,931$ 185,185,755$ 53,155,983$
Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues Bond
Proceeds
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Fiscal Year
Ending June 30
factor
(inflation,
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Projected Cash Flow
Last Update: April 7, 2026
90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102
Total Available
Reserves
Required
Operations and
Maintenance
Balance
Required
Renewal and
Replacement
Reserve Fund
Jordan
Aqueduct
Reserve Account
JVWTP
Operations and
Maintenance
Reserve
150th South
Pipeline
Agreement
Bond Debt
Service Accounts
Total Restricted
Reserves
Total Reserves
Available to be
Assigned
Capital Projects
Reserve
Insurance/
Contingency
Reserve
Total Assigned
Reserves
Remaining
Unassigned
Reserves
3.75%3.75%
104,406,039$ 7,990,879$ 650,000$ 48,267$ 20,000$ 39,596$ 22,572,758$ 31,321,500$ 73,084,539$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 61,084,539$
112,920,643$ 8,006,867$ 650,000$ 50,077$ 20,000$ 41,081$ 22,767,292$ 31,535,317$ 81,385,326$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 69,385,326$
117,111,511$ 8,271,216$ 650,000$ 51,955$ 20,000$ 42,621$ 29,710,936$ 38,746,728$ 78,364,783$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 66,364,783$
124,502,264$ 8,511,852$ 650,000$ 53,903$ 20,000$ 44,220$ 29,699,592$ 38,979,567$ 85,522,697$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 73,522,697$
133,933,449$ 8,759,708$ 650,000$ 55,925$ 20,000$ 45,878$ 29,736,120$ 39,267,630$ 94,665,819$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 82,665,819$
133,917,748$ 9,014,999$ 650,000$ 58,022$ 20,000$ 47,598$ 43,104,267$ 52,894,886$ 81,022,863$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 69,022,863$
126,574,809$ 9,285,449$ 650,000$ 60,198$ 20,000$ 49,383$ 40,118,885$ 50,183,915$ 76,390,894$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 64,390,894$
128,495,908$ 9,564,012$ 650,000$ 62,455$ 20,000$ 51,235$ 40,207,732$ 50,555,434$ 77,940,474$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 65,940,474$
135,740,929$ 9,850,933$ 650,000$ 64,797$ 20,000$ 53,156$ 42,934,383$ 53,573,269$ 82,167,660$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 70,167,660$
158,806,802$ 10,146,460$ 650,000$ 67,227$ 20,000$ 55,150$ 37,240,098$ 48,178,936$ 110,627,866$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 98,627,866$
183,930,511$ 10,450,854$ 650,000$ 69,748$ 20,000$ 57,218$ 37,016,319$ 48,264,139$ 135,666,372$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 123,666,372$
201,431,648$ 10,764,380$ 650,000$ 72,363$ 20,000$ 59,364$ 45,945,200$ 57,511,307$ 143,920,341$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 131,920,341$
229,062,685$ 11,087,311$ 650,000$ 75,077$ 20,000$ 61,590$ 41,303,555$ 53,197,533$ 175,865,152$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 163,865,152$
262,711,992$ 11,419,931$ 650,000$ 77,893$ 20,000$ 63,899$ 41,304,218$ 53,535,940$ 209,176,052$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 197,176,052$
288,615,531$ 11,762,529$ 650,000$ 80,813$ 20,000$ 66,296$ 51,717,420$ 64,297,057$ 224,318,474$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 212,318,474$
322,220,958$ 12,115,404$ 650,000$ 83,844$ 20,000$ 68,782$ 51,718,098$ 64,656,128$ 257,564,830$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 245,564,830$
236,838,332$ 12,478,866$ 650,000$ 86,988$ 20,000$ 71,361$ 51,717,565$ 65,024,781$ 171,813,552$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 159,813,552$
256,025,752$ 12,853,232$ 650,000$ 90,250$ 20,000$ 74,037$ 51,717,997$ 65,405,517$ 190,620,235$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 178,620,235$
278,036,054$ 13,238,829$ 650,000$ 93,635$ 20,000$ 76,813$ 51,718,239$ 65,797,517$ 212,238,537$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 200,238,537$
305,957,506$ 13,635,994$ 650,000$ 97,146$ 20,000$ 79,694$ 50,283,989$ 64,766,823$ 241,190,682$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 229,190,682$
337,758,993$ 14,045,074$ 650,000$ 100,789$ 20,000$ 82,682$ 50,284,039$ 65,182,585$ 272,576,409$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 260,576,409$
374,687,564$ 14,466,427$ 650,000$ 104,568$ 20,000$ 85,783$ 50,283,899$ 65,610,677$ 309,076,886$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 297,076,886$
415,980,323$ 14,900,419$ 650,000$ 108,490$ 20,000$ 89,000$ 50,283,569$ 66,051,478$ 349,928,845$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 337,928,845$
464,771,490$ 15,347,432$ 650,000$ 112,558$ 20,000$ 92,337$ 48,292,049$ 64,514,377$ 400,257,114$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 388,257,114$
517,927,473$ 15,807,855$ 650,000$ 116,779$ 20,000$ 95,800$ 48,292,339$ 64,982,773$ 452,944,700$ 10,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 12,000,000$ 440,944,700$
Reserve Balances
AssignedRestricted
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Tab 3
Cash Flow Assumptions
Budget 055
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SALT LAKE & SANDY
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS ASSUMPTIONS
April 7, 2026
Fiscal year based on July 1 through June 30 of each year. Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 runs from July
1, 2026 thru June 30, 2027.
1a Metro Water Regular Operating Expenses: For FY 2026, the amount shown is the
budgeted expenditures expected for June 30, 2026 based on the adopted budget for the period
ending June 30, 2026. This column includes Central Utah Project (CUP) costs shown in
columns 4 and 10, as those costs are included as part of Dept 20 under Administrative Fees.
It excludes depreciation, amortization, or interest expense. There is an assumed 3.0% annual
increase for future years. This assumed increase is based on a 12-year average of Metro
Water-controlled expenses.
1b. Metro Water Non-Routine O&M: The amount shown is the budgeted expenditures
expected for FY2027. The column includes non-routine projects and those projects that do
not qualify as capital budget expenses. There is a cost escalation of 3.00% starting in FY32
for future years.
2. CUP M&I System OM&R Cost ($/AF): The CUP Operation, Maintenance, and
Replacement (OM&R) cost is escalated at the average of 5.53%, based on a 20-year average.
3. CUP M&I System OM&R Reserve Cost ($/AF): The CUP Operation, Maintenance, and
Replacement (OM&R) reserve cost is escalated at the average of 6%. Financial plans being
implemented by Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) indicate an increase in
the total CUP M&I System Water O&M Cost (column 2 plus column 3). The purpose of the
escalating costs is to fund an asset management program to pay for aging (50 years or so old)
infrastructure. The escalation is proposed as follows:
a. FY 2027: $80.00 (6.67% increase)
b. FY 2028: $85.00 (6.25% increase)
c. FY 2029: $90.00 (5.88% increase)
d. FY 2030: $95.00 (5.56% increase)
e. FY 2031: $100.00 (5.26% increase
f. The escalated percentage in column 3 is based on a five-year average for FY22-
FY26.
4. CUP M&I System Water O&M Cost: O&M cost of CUP M&I system water.
5. Total CUP M&I System Water Costs (including capital expenses): Total cost of CUP
M&I system water (column 4 plus column 39).
6. CUP M&I System Water Volume (AF): 20,000-acre feet per year. The 20,000-acre feet is
subject to the Operations, Maintenance, and Replacement (OM&R) Cost (column 2) and
OM&R Reserve Cost (column 3) on a per acre foot basis in perpetuity.
7. CUP M&I System Water Unit Cost ($/AF): Column 5 divided by column 6 ($/acre foot).
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8. CUP ULS OM&R Cost ($/AF): The CUP Utah Lake System (ULS) Operation,
Maintenance, and Replacement (OM&R) cost (see column 2).
9. CUP ULS OM&R Reserve Cost ($/AF): The CUP ULS Operation, Maintenance, and
Replacement (OM&R) reserve cost (see column 3).
10. CUP ULS Water O&M Cost: O&M cost of CUP ULS water ((sum of columns 8 and 9)
multiplied by column 12).
11. Total CUP ULS Water Costs (including capital expenses): Total cost of CUP ULS water
(sum of column 10 and column 46).
12. CUP ULS Water Petition Repayment Volume (AF): 5600-acre feet total (3100-acre feet
per year beginning in FY 2021; 5600-acre feet per year beginning in FY 2031). In FY 2070,
the repayment period will end. The subsequent years will be only OM&R and reserve costs
applied to the total volume of 5600-acre feet.
13. CUP ULS Water Unit Cost (: Column 11 divided by column 12 ($/acre foot).
14. Total Operating Expenses: Sum of all operating expenses (sum of columns 1a and 1b.
Columns 2-13 are included in Dept 20 budget, which is in column 1a).
15. Ontario Drain Tunnel Volume (AF): Based on due diligence work for Sandy City on
water purchase, the estimated volume was 3000-acre feet annually. The ten-year average is
2749-acre feet.
16. Ontario Drain Tunnel Cost ($/AF): Estimated cost per acre foot based on Sandy City’s
special water supply assessment to pay for the water right (column 17 divided by column 15).
17. Ontario Drain Tunnel Water Cost (bond payment): Total of Sandy City’s special
assessment to pay for the water right. Used in Sandy ODT special assessment calculation in
column 74. This cost was funded with the 2005 bonds, which have since been refunded.
There are no more costs associated with this water right.
18. 2021A/B: Fixed rate debt; all-in interest rate of 3.609%. Original principal amount of
$55,580,000.
19. 2015A: Fixed rate debt; all-in interest rate of 2.71%. Original principal amount of
$5,975,000.
20. 2016A: Fixed rate debt; all-in interest rate of 2.25%. Original principal amount of
$59,200,000.
21. 2020A: Fixed rate debt; all-in interest rate of 1.73%. Original principal amount of
$67,415,000.
22. 2024 A/B: Fixed rate debt; Series A interest rate of 1%, Series B all-in interest rate of 2.82%
for Salt Lake Aqueduct Replacement – Cottonwood Conduit (SLAR-CC) project. Original
principal amount of $55,000,000.
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23. 2024A Debt Service Reserve: Ten (10) annual installments of $199,100 beginning July 1,
2025 (FY2026).
24. Future Bond (CIP). Anticipate $800.4M in bonds for 17-year CIP plan, including rebuild.
Currently showing the market option, as opposed to WIFIA.
25. Total Debt Payments: Sum of debt service columns (columns 18-24). Includes projected
debt payments on future bonds issued for future capital projects.
26. Debt Coverage Ratio: This is the calculated debt coverage ratio. The minimum required by
contract is 1.15 with a policy goal of 1.25.
27. Provo River Aqueduct (2020B Bonds) Repayment: Actual Metro Water share of payment
for the enclosure costs of the Provo River Aqueduct. Bond repaid in 2035.
28. PRWUA Assessment (O&M): FY 2026 is forecasted at $25.32 per share for 61,900 shares.
There is an assumed 3.00% increase to PRWUA O&M assessment for future years.
29. PRWUA Assessment (Capital): Metro Water is assessed by PRWUA for capital projects.
The FY 2026 capital assessment is forecasted at $24.75 per acre foot for 61,900-acre feet.
There is a cost escalation schedule up to $30.00 per acre foot by FY2031. Future costs are
escalated at 3.0%, based on the next 8-year average.
30. Provo River Aqueduct O&M by PRWUA: Metro Water is assessed by PRWUA for
services to operate and maintain the Provo River Aqueduct. Operations costs are assessed
based on the volume of water used each year. Maintenance costs are assessed based on the
pro-rata share of capacity (187 cfs out of 626 cfs). Based on a previous 5-year average, a 3%
increase is assumed for future years.
31. Deer Creek Intake Station O&M by PRWUA: Metro Water reimburses PRWUA for
services to operate the Salt Lake Aqueduct Intake at Deer Creek Dam. Metro Water pays
roughly one-third of the costs to operate this station. PRWUA (operation of Deer Creek
Dam) and the Bureau of Reclamation (operation of the power plant) share in the remaining
two-thirds of the costs. A 2.57% increase is assumed for future years.
32. Total PRWUA Costs: The sum of columns 27 through 32.
33. Total Metro Water PRWUA Shares: 61,900 shares.
34. PRWUA Water Supply Allocation (Percent): The assumed percentage of PRWUA water
available to Metro Water. Since Jordanelle Reservoir was constructed, the allocation has
ranged from 43.5% to 100%. Interim allotment at 50% for FY2027.
35. PRWUA Water Supply Volume Available to Metro Water (AF): 61,900-acre feet at full
allocation.
36. PRWUA Water Supply Unit Cost ($/AF): Column 33 divided by column 35 ($/acre foot).
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37. CUP M&I System Water Petition Repayment Volume (AF): 20,000-acre feet. In FY
2045, the first allotment of the 40-year repayment periods begins to be paid off and the
repayment amounts for allotment notices will step down by 4000-acre feet each year
thereafter. After FY 2048, the costs are OM&R costs only.
38. CUP M&I System Petition Repayment Unit Cost ($/AF): The annual petition repayment
cost of CUP M&I system water is $148.56 per acre foot.
39. CUP M&I System Petition Repayment Total Cost: The annual petition repayment cost of
CUP M&I system water (column 37 multiplied by column 38). Included as part of total
capital expenditures (column 50).
40. Salt Lake City CUP Utah Lake System (ULS) Water Petition Repayment Volume (AF):
MWDSLS’s petition is for 5600-acre feet. This is a reduction of 3000-acre feet from the
original petition amount of 8600-acre feet. The reduction is a result of the agreements related
to the Provo River Aqueduct. Salt Lake City deliveries and repayment obligations for 3100-
acre feet per year began in FY 2021. The repayment will continue until FY 2070. The
following years will be OM&R and reserve costs only.
41. Salt Lake City CUP ULS Petition Repayment Unit Cost ($/AF): Based on a 50-year
amortization, the annual petition repayment of $272.33 per acre foot began in FY 2021.
42. Salt Lake City CUP ULS Petition Repayment Total Cost: The annual petition repayment
cost of Salt Lake City CUP ULS water (column 41 multiplied by column 42).
43. Sandy City CUP ULS Water Petition Repayment Volume (AF): Sandy City deliveries
and repayment obligations are for 2500-acre feet per year and will begin in FY 2031. The
repayment will continue until FY 2070. The following years will be OM&R and reserve
costs only.
44. Sandy City CUP ULS Petition Repayment Unit Cost ($/AF): Based on 40-year
amortization, the estimated annual petition repayment of $301.29 per acre foot begins in FY
2031.
45. Sandy City CUP ULS Petition Repayment Total Cost: The annual petition repayment
cost of Sandy City CUP ULS water (column 44 multiplied by column 45).
46. CUP ULS Petition Repayment Total Cost: The annual petition repayment cost of CUP
ULS water (sum of columns 43 and 46). Included as part of total capital expenditures
(column 50).
47. Non-Capacity Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures estimated for 17-years based on
current asset management projections. For years starting with FY 2043, costs are assumed at
$15,000,000 per year.
48. Capital Expenditures for Jordan Aqueduct System: Numbers are based on 10-year
projections received from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, reduced to 75% based
on actual yearly spend over the past 25 years. Starting in FY 2038, the amount is escalated at
a 3% increase each year.
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49. New Capacity Capital Expenditures: Future years reflect expenses related to additional
MAR phases, the 150th South Pump Station, the potential repayment to Central Utah Water
Conservancy District for activity related to the Metro Water Project, and other projects
associated with the updated Master Plan. The timing of these projects is uncertain but the
current estimated timing is shown. Any expenses will be offset by revenues from assessments
to the member cities.
50. Total Capital Expenditures: Sum of capital expenditures columns (sum of columns 39, 46,
78, 48, and 49).
51. Total Expenses (i.e., Revenue Requirements): Sum of columns 14, 25, and 50.
52. Salt Lake City Taxes: These numbers include prior year tax collections and fees in lieu of
taxes. The tax year 2024 certified rate for Salt Lake City is 0.00035. The maximum certified
rate that Metro Water is allowed to establish is 0.0005. Revenue projections include
increasing the certified tax rate to 0.00045 in FY28, FY29 and maintaining (re-establishing)
certified rate every two years thereafter. It also includes a 2.5% increase to account for
growth and property value increases.
53. Sandy City Taxes: Same as above.
54. Total Metro Water Taxes: Sum of tax columns (sum of columns 52 and 53).
55. Total Water Sales to Member Cities (fixed rate): A fixed charge for water use is levied to
the member cities on a monthly basis.
56. Proposed Water Rate Increase: Percent increase applied to prior fiscal year fixed charge
and other rates (treatment charge, conveyance charge, etc.).
57. Water Sales to Salt Lake City (fixed rate): Salt Lake City water sales and conveyance
fees. This is based on the pro-rata split of column 56 based on previous 15-year average
water deliveries to Salt Lake City and Sandy City. Salt Lake City’s pro-rata share is currently
72%. In FY28, the percentage is increased to 73%.
58. Estimated Water Sales to Salt Lake City (AF): Projected Salt Lake City water deliveries.
Projections updated with the completion of the 2025 Water Supply & Demand report.
59. Water Sales to Sandy City (fixed rate): Sandy City water sales and conveyance fees. This
is based on the pro-rata split of column 56 based on historic water deliveries to Salt Lake
City and Sandy City. Sandy City’s pro-rata share is currently 28%. In FY28, the percentage
is decreased to 27%.
60. Estimated Water Sales to Sandy City (AF): Projected Sandy City water deliveries.
Projections updated with the completion of the 2025 Water Supply & Demand report.
61. Total Water Sales Volume to Member Cities (AF): Total volume of water deliveries to
member cities (sum of columns 58 and 60).
62. Treated Water Rate: Water rates are as shown in the table. The rates escalate as shown in
column 56.
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63. Conveyance Fee: Rate ($/AF) to convey water in Metro Water pipeline facilities. The rates
escalate as shown in column 56.
64. Non-member Entity Water Volume (AF): The average of the prior three fiscal years is
863-acre feet of treatment and conveyance charges to Jordan Valley Water Conservancy
District. This revenue is obtained on the basis of surplus capacity being available. Sales are
shown for the next fiscal year based on currently available system capacities. Revenues
received for treating and conveying water for others is utilized to offset related operational
and maintenance costs. Untreated water sales to other entities are made on the basis of
surplus supplies and capacity being available. The rate for untreated water for FY 2027
escalates at 5%. The raw water rate charge is different from member entities. Due to the
uncertainty of future water supplies and available capacity, sales in future years are not
anticipated and will be evaluated on a year-to-year basis.
65. Water Conveyance for Others (AF): Non-Metro Water raw water that is conveyed through
Metro Water pipelines but not treated by Metro Water (e.g., DACRWTP (CUWCD),
Highland Conservation District (for Alpine Country Club), and Southeast Regional Water
Treatment Plant (JVWCD)). The average of the prior three fiscal years is 9,068-acre feet.
These sales are made on the basis of surplus capacity being available. Sales are shown for the
next fiscal year based on currently available system capacities. Due to the uncertainty of
future utilization of system capacity, sales in future years are not anticipated and will be
evaluated on a year-to-year basis.
66. Non-member Entity Total Water Sales and Conveyance Revenue: Total non-member
entity revenue amount for water sales and conveyance charges. Future years are for water
sales to WBWCD per the Weber-Provo exchange agreement.
67. Jordanelle Special Services (JSSD) District Water Use of ODT Water (AF): Estimated
volume of water to be used by JSSD as per agreement. The ten-year average yield of Ontario
Drain Tunnel water is 2,749 AF.
68. Jordanelle Special Services District Water Rate ($/AF): Revenue is anticipated from
JSSD as shown on the spreadsheet and is based on agreements (as amended) with JSSD. Any
revenues received by Metro Water will be passed on to Sandy City in the form of a credit to
their ODT assessment. The JSSD water rate is escalated annually based on the current CPI
(minimum 3%).
69. Revenue from ODT Water: Anticipated revenue from JSSD.
69a. Revenue from ODT Water Lease: Revenue is anticipated from the Great Salt Lake
Watershed Enhancement Trust (GSLWET) based on an agreement to lease water. Any
revenues, minus O&M costs, received by Metro Water will be passed on to Sandy City in the
form of a credit to their ODT assessment.
70. Total Water Sales/Conveyance Revenue: Sum of water sales revenues (sum of columns
55, 66 and 69, 69a).
71. Revenue increase (%): The calculated increase of total revenues. The calculation is based
on dollar amounts only and does not reflect the actual volume of water forecasted for use.
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72. Salt Lake City Metro Water Project Capital Assessment: Assessment to pay for Salt
Lake City’s portion of the Metro Water Project. Based on Salt Lake City’s share of capacity
in the Point of the Mountain Water Treatment Plant, Point of the Mountain Aqueduct, and
improvements to Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. Based on numbers presented to
member cities and Mero Water’s board in February 2001.
73. Sandy City Metro Water Project Capital Assessment: Assessment to pay for Sandy
City’s portion of the Metro Water Project. Based on Sandy City’s share of capacity in the
Point of the Mountain Water Treatment Plant, Point of the Mountain Aqueduct, and
improvements to Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. Based on numbers presented to
member cities and MWDSLS board in February 2001.
74. Sandy City ODT Water Assessment (net of JSSD/GSLWET payments): Assessment to
Sandy City to pay for Ontario Drain Tunnel water right purchase. The assessment is reduced
by the annual revenue received from the ODT water sales to JSSD and lease to GSLWET.
The net amount is shown in this column. The assessment ends in 2031. The assessment turns
to a negative amount as the JSSD revenues exceed the Ontario Drain Tunnel assessment.
This means Sandy City will be credited on its water billings in the amounts shown as
negative numbers in this column.
75. New Capacity Assessments: Assessments for new capacity projects.
76. Salt Lake City Utah Lake System Water (New Supply) Assessment: Assessments to Salt
Lake City to pay for Utah Lake System water beginning in FY 2021. See column 42.
77. Sandy City Utah Lake System Water (New Supply) Assessment: Assumed assessments
to Sandy City to pay for expected Utah Lake System water beginning in FY 2031. See
column 45.
78. Total Assessments: Sum of assessments columns 72-77.
79. Salt Lake City SLAR/CC Reimbursement: Salt Lake City’s financial responsibility for the
SLAR/CC project. Metro Water pays the costs for CC-1, and invoices SLC for
reimbursement each month.
80. Little Dell Revenues: Revenues received from Salt Lake County for operation and
maintenance expenses performed by Salt Lake City Public Utilities at Little Dell Dam.
Pursuant to a 1986 agreement, Salt Lake County is responsible for 30% of the O&M costs of
Little Dell.
81. POMWTP Storage Revenues: Revenues received from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy
District for reimbursement of operation and maintenance of the Point of the Mountain Water
Treatment Plant finished water storage reservoir. This is based on the Facilities Cooperation
Agreement dated October 4, 2007.
82. Terminal Reservoir Cell Tower Revenues: Revenue from lease of property for a cell
tower located at Terminal Reservoir. This is based on an agreement with Crown Castle
(originally T-Mobile) first established in May 2007. The agreement has been extended with
an expiration date of March 2030.
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83. LCWTP Cell Tower Revenues: Revenue from lease of property for a cell tower located at
Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. This is based on an agreement with American
Tower (originally Verizon Wireless) first established on January 31, 2013. The agreement
expires in 2033. According to the agreement, the annual rate increases every five years.
84. Other Miscellaneous Revenues (includes grants): Licensing program fees, vehicle sales,
grants, other miscellaneous revenues. $4M grant from state for LCCR in May/June 2026.
85. Total Miscellaneous Revenues: Sum of miscellaneous revenues. Sum of columns 79-84
86. Operations and Maintenance Reserve Account Interest Income: Calculated at 3.75% per
annum. The 12-month average for the Public Treasurers Investment Pool is averaging 4.17%
and has been declining throughout the year.
87. Total Revenues: Sum of revenue columns 54, 70, 78, 85, and 86.
88. Bond Proceeds: Bond proceeds drawn down in a given year for capital expenses.
89. Net Cash Flow (total revenues – total expenses + bond proceeds): Total revenues,
column 87, minus total expenses, column 51, plus bond proceeds, column 88.
90. Total Available Reserves: FY 2026 amount is determined by current balances in the bank
and the bond fund accounts as of December 31, 2025, projected revenues expected to be
received by year end, less outstanding checks, retention (if any), projected expenses to occur
by year end, and remaining capital expenditures. Other years are a summation of the prior
year plus column 89 for the current year.
91. Required Operations and Maintenance Reserve Account Balance: The Master Bond
Resolution requires (see section 5.05(f)) an O&M reserve fund balance of 25% of the O&M
costs of the current annual budget (25% of column 14). This reserve is not shown in years
after the bonds are paid.
92. Required Renewal and Replacement Reserve Fund: The Master Bond Resolution
requires (see definition in section 1.01) a capital projects reserve of $650,000. This reserve is
not shown in years after the bonds are paid.
93. Jordan Aqueduct Reserve Account: Established via agreement (interest bearing). Funds
are allocated from the PTIF account.
94. JVWTP Operations and Maintenance Reserve: Established via agreement (not interest
bearing). Funds are allocated from the PTIF account.
95. 150th South Pipeline Agreement: Established via agreement (interest bearing). Funds are
allocated from the PTIF account.
96. Bond Debt Service Accounts: Zions withdraws monthly bond payments and holds the funds
in interest bearing accounts until payments are due. Payments for debt service are made twice
a year for interest and once a year for principal.
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97. Total Restricted Reserves: Sum of columns 91-96.
98. Total Reserves Available to be Assigned: Total available reserves less total restricted
reserves.
99. Capital Projects Reserve: Goal of 15-25% (formula uses 20%) of the sum of the next five
years in capital expenditures, but no greater than $10,000,000. Only non-capacity capital
improvements and Jordan Aqueduct System capital improvements are included in this
column. CUP water supply acquisition costs, Provo River Project costs, and capacity capital
improvement costs are shown separately.
100. Insurance/Contingency Reserve: Goal of $2,000,000 as established by Metro Water
policy.
101. Total Assigned Reserves: Sum of columns 99-100.
102. Remaining Unassigned Reserves: Remaining reserves.
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Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Schedule
Last Updated: April 13, 2026
February 3 – Engineering Committee Meeting (10:00 AM; preliminary discussion
related to capital budget)
February 9 – Deadline for draft budget numbers to be submitted by managers to GM
March 19 – Management Advisory Committee Meeting (10:00 AM; preliminary
discussion related to staffing and compensation schedule)
March 23 – Work session – budget discussion
April 7 – Finance Committee Meeting (8:30 AM) - (P&P 3-629(1) “On or before the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the Board in May, the GM shall consult with the Finance
Committee and prepare a tentative operating and capital budget for the ensuing fiscal
year.”
April 7 – Engineering Committee Meeting (10:00 AM; discussion related to capital
budget)
April 20 – Board Meeting – consider adoption of the tentative budget
May 4 –Deadline to mail notice of the public hearing to those within the district who are
being charged a fee, if the fee is proposed to be increased (see Utah Code Ann. 17B-1-
643(2)(d)(i)). A fee increase is anticipated but not an increase to the certified tax rate.
May 5 - Presentation to Salt Lake City Council (time TBD; Salt Lake City Hall)
May 18 – Board Meeting – Tentative budget public hearing (6:00 P.M.)
May 26 - Presentation to Sandy City Council (5:15 P.M.; Sandy City Hall)
June 2 – Management Advisory Committee Meeting (8:30 A.M.)
June 3 - Finance Committee Meeting (10:00 A.M.)
June 15 – Board Meeting - Budget adoption (subject to certified tax rate public hearing if
tax rate increase is proposed)
June 22 – Utah Code 59-2-912 “The governing body of each taxing entity shall before
June 22 of each year adopt a proposed tax rate.” Deadline for adopting the budget (Utah
Code 59-2-924 8a and 8b) “On or before June 30, a taxing entity shall annually adopt a
tentative budget. If a taxing entity intends to exceed the certified tax rate, the taxing
entity shall notify the county auditor of: (i) the taxing entity's intent to exceed the
certified tax rate; and (ii) the amount by which the taxing entity proposes to exceed the
certified tax rate.”
July 15 – Deadline for submitting copy of the final budget to the State Auditor (required
within 30 days of budget adoption- P&P 3-629(7))
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Staffing and Compensation Schedule
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Staffing and Compensation Schedule
I. Background
How Metro Water’s budget differs from Member Cities
• Metro Water checks the various sources to ensure Metro Water is in line with the market, e.g.,
Consumer Price Index, World at Work, Tech Net, and other related sources.
• When setting the increases, a comparison is made with the two member cities and other local
water districts.
• SLC being self-insured can add medical benefits Metro Water cannot competitively match due to
the difference in the number of employees; therefore, Metro Water focuses on other fair benefits.
• Metro Water believes in giving merit increases and tying COLA to merit. A 1% merit increase
represents about $78,000 (based on FY 2027 budget for salaries and wages, less payroll taxes).
• Ultimately, we are governed as separate entities and each Board or City Council must do what
they think is in the best interest of their employees.
II. Staffing Levels
The chart below reflects the current and projected staffing levels.
Department Cost
Center FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
(anticipated)
FY2029
(anticipated)
FY2030
(anticipated)
Administration 10 10 10 10 10 10
Operations 22 13 12 12 12 12
Maintenance 23 25 25 25 25 25
Information Technology 24 10 11 12 12 12
Engineering 25 9 9 9 10 10
Industrial Automation &
Electrical
26 11 11 12 13 13
Lab 50 6 6 6 6 6
Totals 84 84 86 88 88
The projected staffing levels in FY27 are expected to remain the same as FY26 due to a decrease in one
department and an increase in another department. The increased staffing levels will address workload
needs.
The Operations Department requires 12 FTEs; in anticipation of a retirement in FY27, a temporary
increase to staffing levels was added to FY26 to allow a full year of training before the employee retired.
With the retirement of the employee, staffing levels will return to normal in FY27. An additional FTE will be
added to the Information Technology Department as a permanent increase to address administrative and
procurement assistance for the department. Future anticipated needs of Metro Water are estimated to
add two FTEs in FY28 and FY29.
Attachment A represents the staffing levels for FY27.
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IT Service
Supervisor
Controller (Clerk) Lab Manager
Lab Technician I
(0 FTE)
Assistant
Maintenance
Manager
IT Dept Manager
Assistant General Manager /
Chief Operating Officer
Engineer II
(0 FTE)
Full Time Positions 82
Temporary/Seasonal 2
Total FTE 84
IT Infrastructure
Manager I&E Supervisor
Control Systems
Technician
(3 FTE)
Board of Trustees
General Manager (Treasurer)
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy
Proposed Organizational Chart Fiscal Year 20 27
Operations Manager
Legal Counsel
Facilities Supervisor
Lab Supervisor
Grounds Worker
(Temp/Seasonal)
Assistant Operations
Manager
Communications Manager
Engineering Manager
HR Manager
Water System
Operator
(5 FTE)
Chemist II
Accountant
Intern
(Temp) Facilities Technician
(6 FTE)
Warehouse
Administrator
(2 FTE)
Senior Maintenance
Technician
(3 FTE)
Maintenance Lead
(2 FTE)
Maintenance Tech
(6 FTE)
Engineer I
(2 FTE)
Inspector/Locator
(2 FTE)
I&E Systems
Integration Specialist
IT Cybersecurity
Manager
Water Resources
Manager
Systems
Administrator
(2 FTE)
PLC & Controls
Specialist
.
Senior Sys tems
Administrator
Maintenance Manager
Senior Engineer
(2 FTE)
Fleet Administrator
Lab Technician II
(2 FTE)
Warehouse
Administrator
Control Systems
Technician Lead
(0 FTE)
Water System
Operator Lead
Senior Water System
Operator
(5 FTE)
Facilities Lead
Assistant IT
Manager
Master Electrician
IT Technician
(2 FTE)
Administrative
Assistant
Right of Way
Supervisor
SCADA
Developer
Senior SCADA
Developer
(0 FTE)
IA&E Manager
Safety & Security
Administrator
Chemist I
(0 FTE)
Construction
Liaison
IT Business
Operations Asst
Senior Facilities
Technician
(0 FTE)
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III. Benefits
Metro Water is interested in providing benefits that will help attract and retain skilled and experienced
employees. Mero Water is interested in maintaining reasonable stability and predictability for its
employees and their families. Metro Water is also interested in providing benefits reasonably comparable
to those offered by similar local entities. Metro Water provides employees with the following benefits
package:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee Wellness Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term
Care (for employees hired before 1/1/2026)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program (Utah Retirement Systems or URS)
• 401(k), 457(b), Roth 401(k), Roth 457(b), and Roth and Traditional IRA Retirement Savings Plans
and Matching Program (via URS)
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Personal Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
Metro Water is a member of the Utah Retirement Systems. The URS sets Metro Water’s contribution rate.
The Tier I contribution rate for FY27 is 14.97%, a decrease from the prior year. The Tier II contribution
rate is 13.19%, a decrease from the prior year. The current split amongst our employees between the two
tiers is as follows: 32% Tier I; 68% Tier 2.
Metro Water encourages employee wellness through a Participatory Wellness Program (PWP). The PWP
provides an incentive for participation and is available without regard to an employee's health status.
Employees who participate would receive $500 in their HSA in 2027. The PWP incentive requires an
employee to complete at least four of the seven available options before November 14, 2026. These
options include the following: (1) flu shot, (2) preventative exam with personal physician, (3) biometric
screening, (4) wellness challenge participation, (5) attending a lunch and learn, (6) Dexa Body scan, and
(7) age/gender/risk-appropriate screening with a personal physician.
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IV. Job Grades & Salary Ranges
Metro Water has a traditional pay structure with job grades and salary ranges for all positions. A salary
structure adjustment was incorporated on January 1, 2026 for all Metro Water pay structures after
completion of an external compensation analysis. Adjustments were based on information compiled from
the 2024 AWWA Compensation Survey, TechNet, 2025 Employers Council Benchmark Survey, and
Economic Research Institute. The salary adjustment shifts the midpoint of the salary range and would
maintain Metro Water’s position to provide competitive compensation.
Metro Water is proposing the following new position titles: Senior Facilities Technician, Construction
Liaison, Communications Manager, IT Business Operations Assistant, SCADA Developer, and Senior
SCADA Developer. One position represents an increase in FTEs while the remaining are a change in
position descriptions or new roles that do not result in additional FTEs.
The following positions reflect a proposed change in job grade: Facilities Lead, Safety & Security
Administrator, Control Systems Technician, and Control Systems Technician Lead
V. Skill-Based Pay
Metro Water continues to support a skill-based pay program to allow workforce flexibility and cross-
training. This program has been successful by encouraging employees to learn additional skills in order to
increase their productivity and efficiency. Skill-based pay is given based upon increased knowledge, skill,
and ability. Employees who participate in the skill-based pay program receive their hourly wage and an
additional skill-based pay for those successfully obtained skills.
As part of the FY27 budget, Metro Water includes $6,760.00 in salary and wages to support the program.
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VI. Wage and Salary Statistics
Salary Review Comparison
Entity FY25 FY26 FY27 Merit COLA Comment
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy 4.00% 4.00%4.00%4.00% 0.00% Proposing
Salt Lake City Public Utilities 5.00% 4.00%3.00%0%* 3.00% Proposing
Sandy City 4.00% 6.00%5.00%2.00% 3.00% Proposing
Provo River Water Users Association 4.00% 4.00%4.00%4.00% 0.00% Proposing
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District 5.00% 5.00%3.80%3.80% 0.00% Proposing
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District 7.00% 4.00%4.50%2.00% 2.50% Approved
Central Utah Water Conservancy District 6.00% 5.50%0.00%0.00% 0.00% Unknown
Average 5.00% 4.64%3.47%
*SLC has provisions for applicable merit increases for eligible employees.
Reference Information
Consumer Price Index
Source (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025)
U.S. City Average (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 2.7%
West Region (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM,
OR, UT, WA, WY)2.9%
Employment Cost Index for wages and salaries
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025)
State and local government 3.3%
Mountain 3.0%
2026 Projected Salary Budget Increases
World at Work 52nd Annual Salary Budget Survey 3.6%
Employers Council 2025 Planning Packet 3.6%
2025 AWWA Compensation Survey 3.7%
2026 Salary Structure Adjustments
World at Work 52nd Annual Salary Budget Survey 2.2%
Employers Council 2025 Planning Packet 2.1%
Government COLA
Utah Retirement Systems 2.6%
Social Security Administration 2.8%
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The Consumer Price Index measures change in prices paid by
urban consumer for a representative basket of goods and
services.
The FY27 budgeted increase details:
The Employment Cost Index is a measure in the change in the
cost of labor.
The projected Salary Budget Increases are a combination of
General, COLA, Merit, and similar increases.
Historically, Metro Water utilizes a merit pay system or pay-for-performance system to determine wage and salary increases. Metro
Water compares wage and salary increases with the member cities and other water districts. Metro Water also evaluates the
Consumer Price Index and Employment Cost Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage and salary information are
evaluated from the 52nd Annual Salary Budget Survey 2025-2026 by World at Work, Employers Council 2025 Planning Packet, and
2025 AWWA Compensation Survey (Large).
Based on these data points, Metro Water is proposing a 4% budget increase for FY 2027 with merit increases effective January 2027.
This represents the amount budgeted based on current salaries and wages, but does not necessarily mean an employee would be
eligible for a 4% merit increase. The following table details the comparisons with member cities and other water districts:
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VII. Conclusion
Based on the proposed additional positions, merit increases, retirement increases, payroll tax increases,
and projected increases to medical, dental and other benefits, the total Metro Water budget increases by
$341,302. The various components are broken down as follows:
$218,353 Salary & Wages
$21,624 Overtime Premium
$125,593 Medical Insurance Premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account)
($796) Other Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD, Long-Term Care)
$15,468 Payroll Taxes
($38,940) Utah Retirement
Based on the above, the net increase in personnel costs to Metro Water is estimated to be 0.67% of the
overall O&M Budget (excluding interest costs).
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Resolution for Budget Approval
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Resolution for Budget Approval
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Budget Acronyms
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Budget Acronyms
AD&D: Accidental Death and Dismemberment
AED: Automated electronic defibrillator
AF: Acre Feet
APWA: American Public Works Association
AV: audio visual
AWWA: American Water Works Association
BCWTP: Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant
BRIC: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
CAD: Computer aided drafting
CDL: Commercial Driver’s License
CFS: Cubic feet per second
COLA: Cost of Living Adjustment
CIO: Chief Information Officer
CIP: Capital Improvement Plan
CM/GC: Construction Management/ General Contractor
CPA: Certified Public Accountant
CUP: Central Utah Project
CUWCD: Central Utah Water Conservancy District
DACRWTP: Don A. Christiansen Regional Water Treatment
Plant
DIDS: Direct Inbound Dialing
DPD: N-diethyl-p-phenylenediamine
DOT: Department of Transportation
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
Floc: Flocculation
FTE: Full-time Equivalent
FY: Fiscal Year
GC: Gas chromatograph
GC-MS: Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
GFOA: Government Finance Officers Association
GIS: Geographic Information System
GM: General Manager
GRAMA: Government Records and Access Management
HAA: Halo acidic acids
HSA: Health Savings Account
HMI: Human Machine Interface
HRIS: Human Resource Information System
HVAC: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
IA&E: Industrial Automation & Electrical
IAITAM: International Association of Information Technology
Asset Managers, Inc.
INL: Idaho National Laboratory
ISAC: Information Sharing and Analysis Center
ISP: Internet Service Provider
IT: Information Technology
JA: Jordan Aqueduct
JNPS: Jordan Narrows Pump Station
JSSD: Jordanelle Special Service District
JVWCD: Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
JVWTP: Jordan Valley Water Treatment Plant
LCC: Little Cottonwood Conduit
LCWTP: Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant
LED: Light-emitting diode
LIMS: Laboratory information management system
LOX: Liquid oxygen
LTC: Long term care
LTD: Long term disability
M&I: Municipal and industrial
MAR: Managed Aquifer Recharge
MIB: methylisoborneol
MG: Million gallons
NELAC: National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation
Conference
NFMT: National Facility Management and Technology
ODT: Ontario Drain Tunnel
O&M: Operations and Maintenance
OM&R: Operation, Maintenance & Replacement
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PC: Personal Computer
PC/S: Process Control/SCADA
PFA: Polyfluoroalkyl substances
pH: Potential of hydrogen
PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
POMA: Point of the Mountain Aqueduct
POMWTP: Point of the Mountain Water Treatment Plant
PPE: Personal Protection Equipment
PRA: Provo River Aqueduct
PRI: Primary Rate Interface
PRWUA: Provo River Water Users Association
PT: Proficiency testing
PVC: Poly vinyl chloride
PWP: Participatory wellness program
ROW: Right-of-way
RTU: Remote Terminal Unit
SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SCS: Security Control System
Sed: Sedimentation
SHRM: Society of Human Resource Management
SLCPU: Salt Lake City Public Utilities
SLA: Salt Lake Aqueduct
SLAR-CC: Salt Lake Aqueduct Replacement – Cottonwood
Conduit
TBD: To be determined
THM: Trihalomethanes
TOC: Total organic carbon
T-Chlor: Sodium Hypochlorite
T1 PRI: Phone system internet connection
TR: Jordan Aqueduct terminal reservoir
ULS: Utah Lake System
UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
URS: Utah Retirement System
UV: Ultraviolet
UWUA: Utah Water Users Association
VoIP: Voice-over Internet Protocol
VFD: Variable Frequency Drive
WQTC: Water Quality Technology Conference
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Salt Lake County Auditors/State Tax Commission Forms
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Salt Lake County Auditors/State Tax Commission Forms
Budget 079
CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Austin Kimmel
DATE:May 5, 2026
RE: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Public Utilities Budget: Water, Sewer,
Stormwater, and Street Lighting Funds
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
$427,786,665, a $336,996,138 or
44.06% decrease from the amended FY26 budget of $764,782,803. The decrease from the amended FY26
budget is driven in part by a 69.22% ($347,448,387) reduction in Capital Improvements and a 24.31%
($5,232,487) reduction in Capital Outlay compared to FY26. (For reference, the department’s approved budget
at the start of FY26 was $410,518,007 and increased to the amended amount as a result of budget amendments
during FY26.) Other key changes include a 42.36% ($140,781,401) drop in bond and loan proceeds, an 18.13%
($50,322,850) increase in expected utility rate revenue, and a 185.43% ($243,527,664) increase in the amount
of money transferred from the utility’s operating fund into its reserves for future needs.
Item Schedule:
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requirements. The department maintains and upgrades infrastructure to comply with these regulations and
provide reliable service.
Goal of the briefing: To review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Salt Lake City Department of
Public Utilities and to consider the Mayor’s recommendation to approve it by June 30, 2026.
POLICY QUESTIONS
Customer Communication and Rate Impact Outreach: The Council may wish to ask the
Department to expand on its communication and outreach plan to inform customers across all classes
about the proposed rate changes. The Council could also ask how Public Utilities has coordinated with
other government entities, like other City departments, the Salt Lake City Public Library, and the State
of Utah, about how the proposed rates may affect their operational budgets.
Street Lighting Fee Consolidation & Equity: The Council may wish to ask the Department to
expand on its proposal to consolidate residential Street Lighting fees from three tiers, based on lighting
type, into a single uniform rate. The Council could also ask whether that consolidation could create
equity disparities among residents in neighborhoods that have historically received different levels of
street lighting service. The Council may also wish to ask if residential customers are paying the same,
will streets with lower levels of lighting be brought up to the same coverage as the streets with more
lights per block-face to address the equity issue of spacing the light poles.
Capital Project Prioritization: Prioritizing projects within the Utilities presents challenges based on
the critical nature of the infrastructure and timing of work, balanced with the impact of increasing rates
to cover the cost of those expensive projects. The Council may wish to ask Public Utilities to expand on
how it prioritizes capital infrastructure projects while considering what the community can reasonably
afford. The Council could also ask about the risks to public health and safety that further deferring those
projects could pose.
Climate Resilience Planning: The Council could ask the Department how climate change
considerations, particularly related to drought conditions and storm intensification, are incorporated
into infrastructure planning across all four utilities.
Rate Study Stakeholder Engagement: As the Department prepares to undertake a new rate study
to update its cost-of-service models and rate structures, the Council may wish to ask how Public Utilities
plans to engage stakeholders during the process and how the public can stay informed as the study
progresses.
OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY
$193,668,111, a 4.7% increase from FY26. This increase is due to
higher operating and startup costs for the new water reclamation facility, increased interdepartmental charges,
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including a 6% rate increase from the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy, and the continuation
of the lead service line replacement program.
Figure 1 - Copied from page 9 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
Figure 2 - Copied from page 86 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS BY UTILITY
A. Water Utility
$270,257,316, a 20.15% decrease of $68,213,209 from FY26.
Water rate increases (see CUSTOMER RATE IMPACTS section below) are expected to raise operating
sales revenue by 16.45% ($23,554,357) from FY26.
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infrastructure, such as treatment plants, water lines, dams, and more, summarized on page 14 of the
department’s proposed budget.
WATER UTILITY
Revenue
AMENDED FY26 PROPOSED FY27 PERCENT CHANGE
Water Rates Revenue $143,182,162 $166,736,519 16.45%
Interest $468,629 $473,315 1.00%
Interfund Charges $4,824,996 $7,388,065 53.12%
Other Revenues $2,325,645 $4,231,132 81.39
Impact Fees $2,000,000 $2,000,000 unchanged
Contributions $6,550,000 $570,000 -91.30%
Bond Proceeds $83,738,400 $90,188,000 7.70%
From (To) Reserves $95,380,693 -$1,329,715 -101.39%
Total Revenue $338,470,525 $270,257,316 -20.15%
Expenditures
Personal Services $42,125,279 $41,010,000 -2.65%
Materials & Supplies $7,691,484 $9,552,117 24.19%
Charges for Services $67,187,843 $72,709,672 8.22%
Debt Service $17,623,748 $23,095,708 31.05%
Capital Outlay $9,499,689 $10,179,819 7.16%
Capital Improvements $194,342,482 $113,710,000 -41.49%
Total Expenditures $338,470,525 $270,257,316 -20.15%
B. Sewer Utility
The FY27 proposed Sewer budget is $126,777,971, a 66.25% ($248,901,194) decrease from the
amended FY26 budget. Sewer rate increases and a new rate structure for Multifamily properties (see
CUSTOMER RATE IMPACTS section below) are expected to increase operating sales revenue by 18.32%
($20,269,999) from FY26.
Public Utilities proposes transferring about $109.2 million into reserves for future operational and
capital needs.
The budget anticipates issuing $74 million in revenue bonds and using the remaining balance of a
federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan secured for the new Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF). Debt service payments will increase with the additional debt.
Supplies and charges for services are proposed to increase due to operating the existing treatment plant
and starting the new WRF this fiscal year. Both facilities will operate concurrently for a period of time as
the new WRF comes online, requiring temporary staffing to run the plants, which is included in this
year’s budget.
SEWER UTILITY
Revenue
AMENDED FY26 PROPOSED FY27 PERCENT CHANGE
Sewer Rates Revenue $110,630,000 $130,899,999 18.32%
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Interest $900,556 $1,057,667 17.45%
Permit Fees & Other Revenues $1,399,502 $1,007,370 -28.02%
Bond / Loan Proceeds $242,580,801 $101,383,800 -58.21%
Impact Fees $1,650,000 $1,650,000 unchanged
From (To) Reserves $18,518,306 -$109,220,865 -689.80%
Total Revenue $375,679,165 $126,777,971 -66.25%
Expenditures
Personal Services $20,005,102 $18,080,000 -9.62%
Materials & Supplies $5,280,655 $8,070,467 52.83%
Charges for Services $22,647,469 $25,763,559 13.76%
Debt Service $36,794,073 $38,887,180 5.69%
Capital Outlay $4,286,838 $2,670,000 -37.72%
Capital Improvements $286,665,028 $33,306,765 -88.38%
Total Expenditures $375,679,165 $126,777,971 -66.25%
C. Stormwater Utility
The FY27 proposed Stormwater budget is $24,060,240, a decrease from amended FY26 budget of
$16,755,450 (41.05%). Operating sales are budgeted to increase by 20%, reflecting a proposed 20%
increase in stormwater customer rates. No debt financing is anticipated, and the budget proposes using
$529,406 from reserves for stormwater system improvements.
The Stormwater Utility budget funds the operational and infrastructure needs of Salt Lake City’s
stormwater system. The system includes 350 miles of connection lines, 76 miles of canals and drainage
ditches, 32 miles of open channel creeks and rivers, culverts, 27 lift stations, and 63 detention basins.
Nearly $6.5 million is budgeted for capital improvements in the stormwater system. The budget also
supports several programs required by federal and state regulations, including implementation of the
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and compliance with the City’s Utah Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System.
STORMWATER UTILITY
Revenue
AMENDED FY26 PROPOSED FY27 PERCENT CHANGE
Stormwater Rates Revenue $17,970,000 $21,564,000 20.00%
Interest $3 01,904 $394,371 30.63%
Other Revenues $72,065 $582,463 708.25%
Impact Fees $825,000 $990,000 20.00%
Contributions $2,125,000 $0 -100.00%
Bond Proceeds $6,034,000 $0 -100.00%
From (To) Reserves $13,487,721 $1,137,831 -96.07%
Total Revenue $40,815,690 $24,060,240 -41.05%
Expenditures
Personal Services $7,186,214 $6,984,000 -2.81%
Materials & Supplies $710,250 $780,100 9.83%
Charges for Services $7,628,085 $6,757,424 -11.41%
Debt Service $1,726,499 $1,173,465 -32.03%
Capital Outlay $4,065,414 $1,867,251 -54.07%
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Capital Improvements $19,499,228 $6,498,000 -66.68%
Total Expenditures $40,815,690 $24,060,240 -41.05%
D. Street Lighting Utility
The FY27 proposed Street Lighting budget is $6,691,138, a decrease of $3,126,285 or 31.84% from the
amended FY26 budget. The FY27 Street Lighting budget implements a recently completed rate study
and continues implementing the 2020 Street Lighting Master Plan.
Revenue from Operating Sales is projected to increase by just over $2.9 million or 50% from FY26 due
to the implementation of new rates from the Street Lighting rate study. Please see the CUSTOMER
RATE IMPACTS section below for more information about the new rates.
One unique challenge the Street Lighting utility faces compared to other utilities is the theft of copper
wire, which causes significant damage to infrastructure. Public Utilities continues to coordinate with the
Police Department to address this issue.
The budget proposes continuing the private lights program from the FY26 budget and includes a
$20,000 transfer from the General Fund to provide matching support that reduces capital costs for
neighborhoods installing private street lights.
Street Lighting capital improvements totaling $1,000,000 are proposed across the system to fund high-
efficiency upgrades, arterial and collector streets, replacement of outdated induction lighting with LED
lighting, and replacement of cactus poles.
One FTE is being reallocated from the Street Lighting enterprise fund to other areas in the department.
STREET LIGHTING UTILITY
Revenue
AMENDED FY26 PROPOSED FY27 PERCENT CHANGE
Street Lighting Rates
Revenue
$5,808,988 $8,713,482 50.00%
Interest $45,652 $134,217 193.99%
Other Revenues $240 $667 177.92%
General Fund Contributions $20,000 $20,000 unchanged
From (To) Reserves $3,942,542 -$2,177,228 -155.22
Total Revenue $9,817,423 $6,691,138 -31.84%
Expenditures
Personal Services $421,410 $386,500 -8.28%
Materials & Supplies $9,994 $9,994 unchanged
Charges for Services $4,063,461 $3,564,278 -12.28
Debt Service $193,528 $155,366 -19.72%
Capital Outlay $3,672,616 $1,575,000 -57.12%
Capital Improvements $1,456,414 $1,000,000 -31.34%
Total Expenditures $9,817,423 $6,691,138 -31.84%
CUSTOMER RATE IMPACTS BY UTILITY
In 2024, Public Utilities conducted a comprehensive utility rate study to ensure utility rates and the structure
meets the department’s revenue needs and adjusts based on projected capital and operating cost increases. The
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study recommended several changes to more accurately reflect the cost-of-service delivery. New rates and a new
rate structure were implemented as part of the FY26 budget.
A. Water & Sewer Rate Changes
40% of the required revenue through
the fixed monthly fee and 60% through the volumetric charge. This differs from the Public
Utilities Advisory Committee’s initial recommendation of a 60/40 split the other way. The Mayor’s
revised approach is expected to benefit lower-volume users more than the PUAC proposal, but may
increase revenue reliability risk.
60% of the
needed revenue increase recovered through the fixed fee and 40% through the volumetric
charge. In practical terms, customers can expect the fixed Sewer monthly fee to increase by
approximately 159% ($3.70 to $9.58 for a single family customer), while the volumetric Sewer rate will
increase by about 18.3%.
Figure 3 - Copied from page 69 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
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Multifamily Sewer Rate Adjustment
The FY26 budget introduced a new sewer rate for multifamily properties with four or more units. For
these properties, volumetric sewer rates were based on 70% of monthly water use, unlike other homes
where rates are based on Average Winter Water Consumption (AWC). This change lowered utility bills
for some multifamily properties but caused large increases for others. To help offset these higher costs,
the PUAC approved adjustments for several multifamily properties on a case-by-case basis during FY26.
The FY27 budget proposes basing the multifamily sewer rate as a single fixed fee, raising it from $3.70
to $48.94 per unit and removing the usage-based fee. This change should lower costs for many
multifamily properties, but some may see bills increase.
For example, a multifamily property with five residential units would be charged $244.70 per month
($48.94 x 5 units) for sewer bills regardless of water consumption. However, water bills will still be
based on the amount of water used.
B. Stormwater Rate Changes
Stormwater rates are fixed rates which depend on the property type (single-family residential, triplexes
and fourplexes, or commercial/other) and the property's size. The rate is based on an Equivalent
Residential Unit (ERU), which equals one residential property or 2,500 square feet of impervious area.
The FY27 budget proposes raising stormwater rates for all customer types by 20%. The chart below,
copied from the department’s budget book, details the proposed FY27 stormwater rates.
Figure 4 - Copied from page 70 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
C. Street Lighting Rate Changes
Following the completion of a Street Lighting rate study based on cost of service, residential lighting fees
will change from three separate rates based on streetlight type or service level to one uniform charge of
$7.78 per residential property. Rates for larger streetlights, common Downtown or in Sugar House
along major arterials, will increase from $60.97 per month to $103.90 per 75 feet of street frontage.
The chart below shows the proposed rate changes for Street Lighting. For Street Lighting, an ERU is one
residential property or 75 feet of street frontage for non-residential properties.
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Figure 5 - Copied from page 70 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
D. Customers Outside Salt Lake City
Public Utilities serves a broad customer base beyond municipal boundaries. In addition to the over
200,000 Salt Lake City residents, it provides water service to about 389,000 residents across Salt Lake
County. City code defines Public Utilities’ water service area to include parts of Millcreek, Holladay,
Cottonwood Heights, Murray, Midvale, and South Salt Lake.
Customers outside Salt Lake City pay rates about 35% higher than city residents. This differential was
justified in Public Utilities’ recent water, sewer, and stormwater rate study because Salt Lake City
customers carry higher risk as owners and operators of the water system and its water rights. SLC
customers have also borne much of the historic investment in the water system and pay a property tax
assessment to Metro Water for additional water treatment and management that those outside the city
do not.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
The FY27 proposed capital budget for Public Utilities totals about $172 million across Water, Sewer,
Stormwater, and Street Lighting funds. This investment is driven by federal and state regulatory requirements,
inflation, and routine maintenance of existing infrastructure. The capital program balances large-scale plant
investments with ongoing maintenance of lines, collection systems, and other infrastructure that keep daily
utility service reliable.
The total capital budget includes capital improvements costs, which are expenditures for constructing,
reconstructing, or upgrading infrastructure. It also includes capital outlay, which covers equipment, vehicles,
and other tangible assets with a useful life beyond a single fiscal year.
Water Sewer Stormwater Street
Lighting
Totals
Capital
Improvements
$113,710,000 $33,306,765 $6,498,000 $1,000,000 $154,514,765
Total Capital
Improvements
Capital Outlay $10,179,819 $2,670,000 $1,867,251 $1,575,000 $16,292,070
Total Capital Outlay
Total by Utility $123,889,819 $35,976,765 $8,365,251 $2,575,000 $170,806,835
Total Capital Budget
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ADDITIONAL & BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Public Utilities FY27 Budget Priorities & Key Insights
Public Utilities leadership outlined the following budget priorities and insights for its Fiscal Year 2026-
27 Budget:
Aging infrastructure replacement remains a major priority to ensure public health, safety,
and regulatory compliance.
Federal and state regulations are the primary drivers of operational and capital costs for
water, sewer, and stormwater utilities.
Inflation has increased costs for infrastructure replacement, regulatory compliance, and
major capital projects such as water and wastewater treatment facilities.
A rate study will be conducted to update cost-of-service models and rate structures designed to
improve revenue stability while supporting equity, affordability, and water conservation.
SLCDPU priorities align with the Mayor’s goals for resiliency and organizational efficiency.
B. Public Utilities Debt Service Schedule & Metro Water Assessment
The chart below from the department’s budget book shows the timing of debt service (payments) on
bonds and loans. Revenue from the bonds is used to fund capital programs in the utilities.
Figure 6 - Copied from page 83 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
Total debt service will increase this fiscal year and in the following years. The timing of these
infrastructure costs is partially determined by state and federal regulatory requirements. It is also
determined by opportunities to coordinate projects with the City’s other capital programs, such as road
reconstruction.
C. Declining Water Delivery Volumes
The chart below shows the ongoing decline in projected water delivery volumes for Fiscal Years 2026
and 2027. It is based on projected customer water use in a given fiscal year, not on water supply. The
decline in the estimated millions of gallons delivered reflects ongoing conservation efforts and changing
consumption patterns.
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Despite the fewer budgeted gallons, the implementation of changes from the 2024 Rate Study and FY27
proposed rate adjustments aims to ensure the department receives enough revenue to maintain critical
infrastructure and service delivery.
Figure 7 - Copied from page 84 of Public Utilities FY27 Proposed Budget Book
D. Impact Fees
Impact fees for Public Utilities have not been updated since the 1990s. The department has been
working on an impact fee study and facility plan update. It anticipates transmitting proposed impact fee
updates to the Council during FY27. These updates are expected to accompany impact fee updates for
the City’s general fund.
E. Future Rate Changes
Future rate increase proposals are expected in annual budgets as debt service grows, new treatment
plants come online, or existing ones need significant investment. Costs for infrastructure upgrades also
continue to climb due to inflation and other factors, requiring additional revenue in coming years.
According to Public Utilities staff, the current inflation rate for the construction industry in Salt Lake
City is about 9.4%, compared with a 2.4% national general inflation rate.
Public Utilities indicated a new rate study will be conducted to update cost-of-service models and rate
structures to improve revenue reliability while supporting equity, affordability, and water conservation
goals. Rate studies occur every few years to ensure pricing structures remain appropriate and reflect
changing conditions.
The department may also consider, in future years, a municipal property tax levy for culinary water and
wastewater treatment, as allowed by state code, as another source of revenue.
ACRONYMS
AWC – Average Winter Consumption
CCF – Centum Cubic Feet (one hundred cubic feet of
water)
ERU – Equivalent Residential Unit
FTE – Full Time Equivalent
FY – Fiscal Year
LED – Light Emitting Diode (as in type of lighting)
MS4 – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
PUAC – Public Utilities Advisory Committee
WIFIA – Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act
WRF – Water Reclamation Facility
ATTACHMENTS
A.Rate Change Comparisons and Customer Impacts
From:Kimmel, Austin
To:ccAgenda; Mace, Krystyn
Cc:Bruno, Jennifer; Weaver, Lehua; Tarbet, Nick; Kimmel, Austin
Subject:KRYSTYN - FW: Updated Street lighting rates for FY27
Date:Friday, May 1, 2026 4:14:39 PM
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Hi Krystyn,
Could we include this email from Public Utilities below in Council Member packets as new/supplemental information? They’ve modified the proposed street lighting rates and discuss the proposal in
more detail below.
AUSTIN KIMMEL
Public Policy Analyst
OFFICE of the CITY COUNCIL | SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
Office: 801-535-7600
Email: austin.kimmel@slc.gov
WWW.SLC.GOV/COUNCIL
From: Stewart, Jesse <Jesse.Stewart@slc.gov>
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 2:05 PM
To: Weaver, Lehua <Lehua.Weaver@slc.gov>; Kimmel, Austin <Austin.Kimmel@slc.gov>
Cc: Love, Jill <Jill.Love@slc.gov>; Thompson, Mary Beth <MaryBeth.Thompson@slc.gov>; Briefer, Laura <Laura.Briefer@slc.gov>; Tarufelli, Lisa <Lisa.Tarufelli@slc.gov>; Brown, Jason <jason.brown@slc.gov>
Subject: Updated Street lighting rates for FY27
Good Afternoon Lehua and Austin,
Please use this email and summary to update your staff report, and feel free to call me or Lisa with questions concerns. These new rates generate the same revenues as the previously proposal.
A summary is provided below based on my discussion with Jill and our discussion from earlier this week.
Rather than change the overall rate structure in the upcoming fiscal year, we are proposing to stay with the same general structure we currently have with a rate increase of 50% across the four
groupings: this allows us to meet our revenue requirements.
Public Utilities has proposed to stay within the existing rate structure for this year as we evaluate the groupings and a possible change to the rate structure. The concern is that an inequity could be
raised regarding the types and density of lighting in various neighborhoods across the City. Specifically, regarding charges for the base lighting (vast majority of SLC residents) compared to what were
historically the special assessment areas and that have potentially more lights and decorative lights. For example, a resident in a base residential area with intersection/corner and mid-block lights
could feel that they are unnecessarily paying for lighting that is different from an area with more and decorative lights (e.g., group 1 or 2).
We have done significant improvement across the City in the past decade and a goal with the master plan is to provide similar lighting across the City. We have performed work in Groups 1 and 2 areas
regarding LED lights and significant electrical work to make them more similar operationally to the base areas. That said, there are areas in the City that have a greater density of lighting compared to
more sparsely lit areas.
The grouping areas are listed and shown on the screenshot below; the screenshot shows the highlighted groups (the yellow circular icons are individual City and parks streetlights):
1. Group 1: Rose Park that has specific Rose Park light poles and is in pink shading and outline in the image below
2. Group 2: Harvard/Yale and four other areas in the Avenues, Federal Heights and East Bench as depicted in green shading and green outlines
3. Group 3: Downtown and Sugarhouse business district that have decorative three headed cactus lights, depicted in yellow shading and outline
Below is a summary table with the current rate (Existing Rate – Column B) for each grouping, the revised rate as presented to the Mayor and discussed with you earlier this week (Revised
Proposed Rate Presented to the Mayor – Column F) and as we discussed a new proposal (Existing with 50% across the board increase - Column M). The new proposed rate stays within
the existing rate structure of different rates for each group (Base, and groups 1, 2, and 3).
The “Existing Rate with a 50% across the board increase – Column M” allows us to meet revenue requirements. In addition, we will have time in the next year to assess all grouping as needed
to message information about structure changes. Going forward we plan to look not only at the rates for the various groupings but also the geographical areas of the groupings. Over the past decade
lighting has changed across the city with development bringing in new lights, LED upgrades, and capital projects. Given these changes, we want to look at the new densities and potential change in
structure to a more uniform rate for residential areas, that may be proposed in the future.
Please let me know if you have question or concerns. We have revised our budget book to reflect the 50% increase (Column M).
Thanks,
Jesse
JESSE A. STEWART | (He/Him/His)
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC UTILITIES | SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
Office: (801) 483-6864 | Mobile: (801) 301-2040
Email: jesse.stewart@slc.gov
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SALT LAKE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2026 -2027
Serving Our Community, Protecting Our Environment
Salt Lake City Council Work Session
May 5, 2026
Department of Public Utilities Services
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
•Drinking water collection,
treatment, and distribution to
nearly 400,000 people across Salt
Lake County
•Sanitary sewer (wastewater)
collection and treatment
•Stormwater quality and flood
control
•Streetlighting
Public Utilities’ Lead and Copper Team
Significant Generational Capital Investments
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
•$860 Million* Replace 65-year-
old Water Reclamation Facility
•$168 Million Rehab 1950’s City
Creek Water Treatment Plant
•$100 - $150 Million* Lead Service
Line Replacement Program
•Replacement of aged water and
sewer mains
•Designs for future aged
infrastructure replacement
City Creek Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
*Projects required to meet federal
and state regulations
Found Efficiencies and Cost Savings
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
At least $434 Million Saved
•Value Engineering
•Envision Process
•Financing Innovation
•Contract Management
Value Engineering
and Other Savings
Savings from
Envision Process
Financing
Innovation
Contract
Management
Water
Reclamation
Facility
$175 million $15 million $100 million in
interest costs to
ratepayers via
federal WIFIA loan
TBD
City Creek Water
Treatment Plant
$13.2 million TBD $36.7 million
federal grant
$1.25 million in
shared savings
with contractor
Campus $70 million TBD TBD – sale of
existing campus
properties
TBD
Lead Service Line
Replacements
TBD NA $39 million low
interest federal
loan, $19 million
forgivable
NA
Granary District
Storm Drain and
Flood Plain
Improvement
NA NA $4 million federal
grant
NA
Budget and Rate Drivers
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
•Federal and state regulatory
requirements
•Aged infrastructure
•Debt service costs
•Inflation pressures
•Drought and water scarcity
•Balancing of priorities: continue high
level of service and compliance,
while maintaining affordability
Two-Million Labor Hours Celebration, New Water Reclamation Facility
Budget Overview
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
$764,782,803
(amended)
FTEs: 490 / PTE: 9
Current Budget Proposed Budget
$427,786,665
FTEs: 490 / PTE: 9
44% Decrease
Summary of Utilities Fund Budgets FY 2027
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Utility Operations Capital Debt Fund Totals
Water $123,271,789 $123,889,819 $23,095,708 $270,257,316
Sewer $51,914,026 $35,976,765 $38,887,180 $126,777,971
Stormwater $14,521,524 $8,365,251 $1,173,465 $24,060,240
Streetlighting $3,960,772 $2,575,000 $155,366 $6,691,138
Total $193,668,111 $170,806,835 $63,311,719 $427,786,665
Projected Revenue for FY 2027
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Revenue Adopted 2025-26 Amended
2025-26
Proposed
2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Operating Sales $277,591,150 $277,591,150 $327,914,000 $50,322,850 18.13%
Interest $1,716,742 $1,716,742 $2,059,570 $342,828 19.97%
Interfund Charges $4,824,996 $4,824,996 $7,388,065 $2,563,069 53.12%
Other Revenues $3,797,452 $3,797,452 $5,821,632 $2,024,180 53.30%
Impact Fees $4,475,000 $4,475,000 $4,640,000 $165,000 3.69%
Contributions $5,895,000 $8,695,000 $590,000 $-8,105,000 -93.21%
Bond/Loan Proceeds $282,073,801 $332,353,201 $191,571,800 $-140,781,401 -42.36%
From (To) Reserves $-169,856,134 $131,329,262 $-
112,198,402
$-243,527,664 -185.43%
Total $410,518,007 $764,782,803 $427,786,665 $-$336,996,138 -44.06%
Expenditures for FY 2027
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Major Expenditure
Categories
Adopted
2025-26
Amended
2025-26
Proposed
2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Personal Services $69,738,005 $69,738,005 $66,460,500 -$3,277,505 -4.70%
Materials and Supplies
$13,460,907 $13,692,383 $18,412,678 $4,720,295
34.47%
Charges for Services $94,168,920 $101,526,858 $108,794,933 $7,268,075 7.16%
Debt Service $56,310,532 $56,337,848 $63,311,719 $6,973,871 12.38%
Capital Outlay $14,185,319 $21,524,557 $16,292,070 $-5,232,487 -24.31%
Capital Improvements $162,654,324 $501,963,152 $154,514,765 -$347,448,387 -69.22%
Total $410,518,007 $764,782,803 $427,786,665 -$336,996,138 -44.06%
Proposed Rate Changes
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Minimum Rate Increases
to Meet Debt Coverage
•Water – 25%
•Sewer – 40%
•Stormwater – 20%
Streetlighting – 50%
Streetlighting Rate
Increase
•Minimum rate increases to preserve bond ratings
•New rates help with future aging infrastructure replacement,
regulation, and operations
•Multi-family sewer rate structure changing to a fixed rate of $48.94
per dwelling unit
•Streetlighting Utility rate increases due to wire theft and associated
system damage, as well as other operational costs
Watershed invasive weed pull and stream flow monitoring
Monthly Water and Sewer Rates (Residential Customers)
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Account Type Fund Monthly Usage Meter Size 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Monthly
Change
Residential
Minimum Use
Water 6 CCF 3/4 $40.71 $53.90 $13.19
Sewer 2 CCF Combined Fee $20.82 $29.26 $8.44
Total $61.53 $83.16 $21.63
Residential Low
Use
Water 8 CCF 3/4 $47.15 $61.52 $14.37
Sewer 4 CCF Combined Fee $37.94 $48.94 $11.00
Total $85.09 $110.46 $25.37
Residential
Medium Use
Water 21 CCF 3/4 $104.77 $129.72 $24.96
Sewer 8 CCF Combined Fee $72.18 $88.30 $16.12
Total $176.95 $218.02 $41.08
Residential High
Use
Water 61 CCF 1 $304.19 $367.19 $63.00
Sewer 15 CCF Combined Fee $132.10 $157.18 $25.08
Total $436.29 $524.37 $88.08
Monthly Stormwater Charges
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Customer Type ERU Basis 2026 Monthly
Rate
2027 Monthly
Rate
Change
Single and Duplex
(less than 0.25 acre)
All ERUs $8.75 $10.50 +$1.75
Single and Duplex
(more than 0.25 acre)
All ERUs $12.25 $14.70 +$2.45
Triplex and Fourplex All ERUs $17.50 $21.00 +$3.50
Commercial and all
other parcels
Per ERU $8.75 $10.50 +$1.75
ERU = Equivalent Residential Unit
Monthly Street Lighting Charges
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Flat Rate or Block 2026 Rate per ERU 2027 Rate per ERU Change
Base Lighting $5.19 $7.79 +$2.60
Group 1 Residential
Enhanced Lighting
$7.89 $11.84 +$3.95
Group 2 Residential
Enhanced Lighting
$22.17 $33.26 +$11.09
Group 3 Commercial
District Lighting
$60.97 $91.46 +$30.49
THANK YOU
Accumulated Debt and Annual Debt Service Costs
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Debt FY 2017-2021 FY 2022-2026 FY 2027 Total
Water Utility $97,004,650 $223,309,182 $89,038,000 $409,351,832
Sewer Utility $178,166,714 $772,739,396 $101,383,800 $1,052,289,910
Stormwater Utility $14,500,909 $0 $0 $14,500,909
Streetlighting
Utility $2,513,136 $0 $0 $2,513,136
Total $292,185,409 $996,048,578 $190,421,800 $1,478,655,787
Annual Debt
Service Costs FY 2017 FY 2027 FY 2030
Combined Utilities $7,304,838 $62,485,719 $84,951,739
Annual Water and Sewer Rates (Residential Customers)
Public Utilities Budget FY 26 -27
Account Type Fund Annual Usage Meter Size Fee
Type
2026 Rate 2027 Rate Annual
Change
Residential Minimum
Use
Water 72 CCF 3/4 $488.54 $646.82 $158.28
Sewer 24 CCF Combined Fee $249.84 $351.12 $101.28
Total $738.38 $997.94 $259.56
Residential Low Use Water 96 CCF 3/4 $565.80 $738.24 $172.44
Sewer 48 CCF Combined Fee $455.28 $587.28 $132.00
Total $1,021.08 $1,325.52 $304.44
Residential Medium
Use
Water 255 CCF 3/4 $1,257.18 $1,556.64 $299.46
Sewer 96 CCF Combined Fee $866.16 $1,059.60 $193.44
Total $2,123.34 $2,616.24 $492.90
Residential High Use Water 730 CCF 1 $3,650.24 $4,406.28 $756.04
Sewer 180 CCF Combined Fee $1,585.20 $1,886.16 $300.96
Total $5,235.44 $6,292.44 $1,057.00
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
04/24/2026
Date Sent to Council:
04/24/2026
From:
Department *
Public Utilities
Employee Name:
Briefer, Laura
E-mail
Laura.Briefer@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
04/24/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
04/24/2026
Subject:
Department of Public Utilities Proposed Budget
New transmittal or
Revision
New transmittal
Revision
Revision Updates:
Decreased overall budget via decreases in the Streetlighting Utility Budget and reduced proposed streetlighting rate increases.
Additional Staff Contact:
Lisa Tarufelli, Public Utilities Finance AdministratorJesse Stewart, Deputy DirectorJason Brown, Deputy Director
Presenters/Staff Table
Lisa Tarufelli; lisa.tarufelli@slc.govJesse Stewart; jesse.stewart@slc.govJason Brown; jason.brown@slc.gov
Document Type
Information Item
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Budget Impact:
$427,786,665
Recommendation:
Recommended to consider the FY 2026-2027 Public Utilities Department budget for adoption.
Background/Discussion
Salt Lake City's role is to ensure clean and reliable drinking water, that the sewer and stormwater discharged to rivers and Great Salt Lake protects these water environments, and that our streetlights provide for pedestrian safety. To provide these essential services, Public Utilities maintains and operates massive and complex systems. These systems treat water to safe standards, distribute water to taps, clean our wastewater to protect our waterways, including Great Salt Lake, protect from flood risk, and protect our water security during droughts and climate changes. In short, these are systems that underpin our community's health, safety, and welfare now and in the future. The rates we charge on utility bills provide the source of funding to do all of this work. The proposed FY 2026-2027 Public Utilities budget includes rate increases that are needed to keep critical components of these systems and operations running effectively and reliably. These rate increases are also needed to ensure the City maintains the appropriate debt coverage to maintain the City's high bond ratings.
Each year, Public Utilities plans for investments into these systems, much of which is aged. These plans look ahead in the short term one to five years, and as far as 20 years or more, to replace aged treatment facilities, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure. We know we can't
raise rates for everything on the system that we identify as needed as this could make rates for basic water and sewer service unaffordable. This proposed budget is the result of significant financial and engineering deliberation to prioritize needed infrastructure and operational investments while we balance the impact of rate increases. To do this, significant capital projects have been deferred that will need to be addressed in the future. Public Utilities will be working on a long-term risk-based plan this year to identify options for deferred capital beyond 2032.
The City knows and is sympathetic that rate increases are very challenging and that our community is also faced with many increasing costs to food, fuel, energy, housing and others. Our goal is to strike a balance between water affordability and keeping aging water systems in good enough condition to provide reliable services.
Please see the attached budget book for background and budget detail.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Provide your perspective on the value of recommending a public hearing
Public hearing is required prior to budget adoption.
Public Process
The proposed budget and rate changes were vetted through the Public Utilities Advisory Committee. Prior to determining rates, Public Utilities met with stakeholders, particularly multi-family interests. Public Utilities, IMS Citywide Communications, the Mayor's Office, and the Council Office are collaborating together on engagement, outreach, website, media, and materials for elected officials.
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SALT LAKE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
Public Utilities
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU)
I recommend for approval, rates, operations, personnel changes and the
capital program as herein presented as the SLCDPU FY 2027 Proposed Budget:
Laura Briefer, Director �
Public Utilities Advisory Committee (PUAC)
The PUAC concurs with and supports the Salt Lake City Department of Public
Utilities FY 2027 Proposed Bud et,presentation: 1/
Dated: March 26, 2026
Table of Contents
BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 .............................................................. 1
WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND ............................................................................. 6
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BACKGROUND ............................................................................ 6
WATER UTILITY REVENUES & EXPENDITURES ...................................................................... 7
SEWER UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND ........................................................................... 10
SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE BACKGROUND ........................................................................... 10
SEWER UTILITY REVENUES & EXPENDITURES ..................................................................... 11
STORMWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND .............................................................. 14
STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE BACKGROUND ................................................................ 14
STORMWATER REVENUES & EXPENDITURES ...................................................................... 14
STREET LIGHTING UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND......................................................... 17
STREET LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE BACKGROUND ........................................................... 17
STREET LIGHTING REVENUES & EXPENDITURES ................................................................. 18
COMBINED UTILITIES- BUDGET SUMMARY AND CASH FLOW ................................ 19
WATER UTILITY- BUDGET SUMMARY AND CASH FLOW .......................................... 23
SEWER UTILITY- BUDGET SUMMARY AND CASH FLOW .......................................... 29
STORMWATER UTILITY- BUDGET SUMMARY AND CASH FLOW ............................. 35
STREET LIGHTING UTILITY- BUDGET SUMMARY AND CASH FLOW ........................ 41
APPENDIX A: RATE CHANGE COMPARISONS AND CUSTOMER IMPACTS .............. 47
APPENDIX B: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 65
BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) presents its
recommended Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 2027) budget, which funds operations,
maintenance, and capital investments for the City’s water, sewer, stormwater, and
street lighting utilities. Each utility operates as a separate enterprise fund. The
budget also includes a multi-year outlook through FY 2030-2031.
Budget Priorities and Key Insights
The FY 2027 budget has continued with several priorities in recent years:
•Aging infrastructure replacement remains a major priority to ensure public
health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
•Federal and state regulations are the primary drivers of operational and
capital costs for water, sewer, and stormwater utilities.
•Inflation has increased costs for infrastructure replacement, regulatory
compliance, and major capital projects such as water and wastewater
treatment facilities.
•A rate study will be conducted to update cost-of-service models and rate
structures designed to improve revenue stability while supporting equity,
affordability, and water conservation.
•SLCDPU priorities align with the Mayor’s goals for resiliency and
organizational efficiency.
Utility Programs and Regulatory Requirements
The FY 2027 budget supports numerous programs required under federal and
state regulations.
Key drinking water programs include:
•Federal Lead and Copper Rule compliance, including the replacement of
lead service lines
•Safe Drinking Water Act compliance
•Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
•Source water protection for surface and groundwater
•Watershed protection
•Water conservation
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Water supply planning
Great Salt Lake protection
Water right administration and adjudication
Water resiliency planning
Key wastewater and stormwater programs include:
Implementation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Permit
Compliance with the City’s Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
sewer permit
Maintenance and rehabilitation of sewer collection systems
Major capital investments will continue for critical infrastructure improvements,
including the Water Reclamation Facility reconstruction and rehabilitation of the
City Creek Water Treatment Plant.
Street Lighting Utility
The Street Lighting Utility supports public safety and livability through public way
lighting. FY 2027 priorities include:
Converting lighting to energy-efficient fixtures and meeting Dark Skies
compliance
Implementing the Street Lighting Master Plan
Implementation of rate study findings
Copper wire theft remains a major challenge, causing infrastructure damage and
increasing maintenance costs.
Budget Overview
The total proposed FY 2027 budget is $427.8 million, a 44.06% decrease from the
FY 2026 amended budget of $764.8 million.
Operating Budget: $193.7 million (4.7% increase from FY 2026)
o Reflects increased operational costs and startup and commissioning
of the new water reclamation facility.
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o Includes increased interdepartmental charges and a 6% rate increase
from the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy
o Continuation of Lead and Copper replacement program
Capital Budget: $171 million for infrastructure investments.
Debt Service: $63.3 million.
Capital projects will be funded through rate revenue, bond proceeds, a federal
grant, and federal loans.
Rate Changes
Proposed rate increases for Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and Street Lighting utilities
reflect rate study findings and are intended to support infrastructure investment,
regulatory compliance, and long-term financial stability. Customer rate impacts
are summarized in Appendix A.
The following tables represent the combined utilities budget by fund and by
category.
Summary of Utilities Fund Budgets FY 2027
Funds Operations Capital Debt Fund Totals
Water $123,271,789 $123,889,819 $23,095,708 $270,257,316
Sewer $51,914,026 $35,976,765 $38,887,180 $126,777,971
Storm $14,521,524 $8,365,251 $1,173,465 $24,060,240
Street $3,960,772 $2,575,000 $155,366 $6,691,138
Total $193,668,111 $170,806,835 $63,311,719 $427,786,665
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Projected Public Utilities Revenues FY 2026-27
Revenue
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Operating Sales 277,591,150 277,591,150 327,914,000 50,322,850 18.13%
Interest 1,716,742 1,716,742 2,059,570 342,828 19.97%
Interfund Charges 4,824,996 4,824,996 7,388,065 2,563,069 53.12%
Other Revenues 3,797,452 3,797,452 5,821,632 2,024,180 53.30%
Impact Fees 4,475,000 4,475,000 4,640,000 165,000 3.69%
Contributions 5,895,000 8,695,000 590,000 -8,105,000 -93.21%
Bond/Loan Proceeds 282,073,801 332,353,201 191,571,800 -140,781,401 -42.36%
From (To) Reserves -169,856,134 131,329,262 -112,198,402 -243,527,664 -185.43%
Total $410,518,007 $764,782,803 $427,786,665 -$336,996,138 -44.06%
Proposed Public Utilities Expenditures FY2026-27
Major
Expenditure
Categories
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Personal Services 69,738,005 69,738,005 66,460,500 -3,277,505 -4.70%
Materials and
Supplies
13,460,907 13,692,383 18,412,678 4,720,295 34.47%
Charges for Services 94,168,920 101,526,858 108,794,933 7,268,075 7.16%
Debt Service 56,310,532 56,337,848 63,311,719 6,973,871 12.38%
Capital Outlay 14,185,319 21,524,557 16,292,070 -5,232,487 -24.31%
Capital
Improvements
162,654,324 501,963,152 154,514,765 -347,448,387 -69.22%
Total $410,518,007 $764,782,803 $427,786,665 -$336,996,138 -44.06%
Summary of Additional Proposed Positions/Personnel Changes
SLCDPU currently has 499 FTEs, inclusive of seasonal and part-time employees, and
is not proposing any additional FTE positions.
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Water Utility Enterprise Fund
Water Infrastructure Background
Salt Lake City operates one of the oldest and largest water systems west of the
Mississippi River, with more than 1,326 miles of pipe across over 50 pressure
zones. The system serves Salt Lake City and portions of Millcreek, Cottonwood
Heights, Holladay, Murray, Midvale, and South Salt Lake, covering about 141
square miles from the east side of the Salt Lake Valley to the mouth of Little
Cottonwood Canyon.
Through its asset management program, SLCDPU evaluates critical infrastructure
including transmission and distribution mains, treatment and pumping facilities,
reservoirs, tanks, wells, and canals. Addressing aging infrastructure is a key
priority in the FY 2027 budget.
The City’s three water treatment plants, originally built in the 1950s, have
undergone multiple upgrades. SLCDPU is now developing a long-term
replacement strategy to maintain reliability, protect public health, and improve
seismic resilience. Continued pipe repair and replacement are also necessary to
maintain service and reduce emergency repairs and community impacts .
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Water Utility Revenues and Expenditures
The revenue budget includes the use of debt and a grant to finance major
infrastructure rehabilitation, including the City Creek Water Treatment Plant, lead
service line replacements, and other regulatory-driven capital projects. The debt
schedule for the Water Utility is shown below:
Water Planned Debt
Fiscal Year Bonds
2026-2027 74,000,000
2027-2028 50,000,000
2028-2029 50,000,000
Total $174,000,000
The revenue budget is proposed to decrease by $68,213,209 or 20.15% from the
FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed revenue budget for FY 2027 by major
category is provided in the following table.
Projected Water Revenues FY 2026-27
Revenue Adopted
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 Change
Operating Sales 143,182,162 143,182,162 166,736,519 23,554,357 16.45%
Interest 468,629 468,629 473,315 4,686 1.00%
Interfund Charges 4,824,996 4,824,996 7,388,065 2,563,069 53.12%
Other Revenues 2,325,645 2,325,645 4,231,132 1,905,487 81.93%
Impact Fees 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 0 0.00%
Contributions 5,750,000 6,550,000 570,000 -5,980,000 -91.30%
Bond Proceeds 33,459,000 83,738,400 90,188,000 6,449,600 7.70%
From (To) Reserves 24,601,383 95,380,693 -1,329,715 -96,710,408 -101.39%
Total $216,611,815 $338,470,525 $270,257,316 -$68,213,209 -20.15%
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Revenues from water sales are expected to increase based on proposed rates for
FY 2027. Interfund charges include reimbursements from other funds for current
billing costs and the new utility billing software. A bond issuance of $74,000,000 is
anticipated during FY 2027.
The budget plans to transfer $1,329,715 to reserves for future needs.
Expenditures in the Water Utility include operational and capital programs. This
includes wholesale water costs through the Metropolitan Water District of Salt
Lake and Sandy, which are projected to increase in FY 2026 by 6.0%.
SLCDPU plans to invest $113,710,000 in capital improvements for Water Utility
infrastructure in FY 2027. The capital improvement program includes a prioritized
balance of needed improvements to treatment plants, water lines, dams, meter
replacements, pump stations, wells, and other infrastructure.
The expenditure budget for the Water Utility is proposed to decrease by
$68,213,209 or 20.15% from the FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed budget
for FY 2027 by major expenditure category is provided in the following table.
Proposed Water Expenditures FY2026-27
Major
Expenditure
Categories
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Personal Services 42,125,279 42,125,279 41,010,000 -1,115,279 -2.65%
Materials and
Supplies
7,662,206 7,691,484 9,552,117 1,860,633 24.19%
Charges for Services 61,954,227 67,187,843 72,709,672 5,521,829 8.22%
Debt Service 17,596,432 17,623,748 23,095,708 5,471,960 31.05%
Capital Outlay 6,923,671 9,499,689 10,179,819 680,130 7.16%
Capital
Improvements
80,350,000 194,342,482 113,710,000 -80,632,482 -41.49%
Total $216,611,815 $338,470,525 $270,257,316 -$68,213,209 -20.15%
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Materials and supplies include increased preventative maintenance programs on
the distribution system. The budget also includes operational costs for the new
campus and the Lead and Copper program. Debt service is increasing in
anticipation of an additional revenue bond issuance during the year to finance
capital construction.
A capital project summary by facility type is listed in the following table.
Proposed Water Capital Improvements FY2026-27
Type of Project
2026-27
Treatment Plants 48,800,000
Water Service Connections 9,250,000
Pumping Plant Upgrades 500,000
Reservoirs 5,475,000
Water Mains and Hydrants 23,185,000
Wells 1,000,000
Culverts, Flumes, and Bridges 1,500,000
Buildings 24,000,000
Total $113,710,000
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Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund
Sewer Infrastructure Background
Salt Lake City’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), originally built in 1965, is
currently being replaced to comply with nutrient removal regulations adopted by
the Utah Department of Environmental Quality in 2015. Construction of the new
facility is underway and scheduled for completion at the end of 2026. Due to
inflation, projected costs have increased to nearly $860 million, requiring
additional financing and deferral of some project components.
The City maintains 683 miles of sewer pipeline and multiple pump stations.
SLCDPU’s asset management program monitors system conditions to prioritize
repairs and replacements while minimizing public impacts. Sewer capacity
expansions have largely supported City growth, with improvements for new
developments typically funded by developers.
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Sewer Utility Revenues and Expenditures
The construction of the WRF is the largest public works project in the City’s history
and is nearing its completion date of December 2026. The estimated project cost
to complete the WRF is $860,000,000.
Financing for the WRF is accomplished using a combination of revenue bonds,
user rates, and a federal loan through the Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act (WIFIA). The loan will provide up to 49% of the anticipated cost of
the new WRF as submitted in 2020 ($711,725,000). The interest rate at loan
closing in 2020 was extremely favorable at 1.34%. This is expected to save
SLCDPU’s ratepayers more than $100 million over the life of the project compared
to revenue bonds. Debt plans have been revised due to increased estimated
project costs.
Sewer Planned Debt
Fiscal Year WIFIA Bonds Total
2026-2027 26,970,800 74,000,000 100,970,800
Total $26,970,800 $74,000,000 $100,970,800
The total revenue budget is expected to decrease by $248,901,194 or 66.25% from
the FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed revenue budget for FY 2027 by
major category is provided in the following table.
Projected Sewer Revenues FY 2026-27
Revenue
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Operating Sales 110,630,000 110,630,000 130,899,999 20,269,999 18.32%
Interest 900,556 900,556 1,057,667 157,111 17.45%
Other Revenues 1,399,502 1,399,502 1,007,370 -392,132 -28.02%
Bond/Loan
Proceeds
242,580,801 242,580,801 101,383,800 -141,197,001 -58.21%
Impact Fees 1,650,000 1,650,000 1,650,000 0 0.00%
Contribution 0 0 0 0 0.00%
From (To) Reserves -198,138,825 18,518,306 -109,220,865 -127,739,171 -689.80%
Total $159,022,034 $375,679,165 $126,777,971 -$248,901,194 -66.25%
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Rate increases are proposed for sewer fees in FY 2027. Permit fees are presented
as part of other revenues. The budget anticipates the issuance of $74,000,000 of
revenue bonds and utilizing the remaining balance of the WIFIA loan.
The budget plans to transfer $109,220,865 to reserves for future operational and
capital needs.
Expenditures in the Sewer Utility include operational and capital programs. The
proposed sewer budget for FY 2027 includes $33,306,765 in planned projects.
The sewer utility’s FY 2027 budget proposes a decrease of $248,901,194 or 66.25%
from the FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed budget for FY 2027 by major
expenditure category is provided in the following table.
Proposed Sewer Expenditures FY2026-27
Major
Expenditure
Categories
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Personal Services 20,005,102 20,005,102 18,080,000 -1,925,102 -9.62%
Materials and
Supplies
5,078,457 5,280,655 8,070,467 2,789,812 52.83%
Charges for Services 21,410,033 22,647,469 25,763,559 3,116,090 13.76%
Debt Service 36,794,073 36,794,073 38,887,180 2,093,107 5.69%
Capital Outlay 2,504,045 4,286,838 2,670,000 -1,616,838 -37.72%
Capital
Improvements
73,230,324 286,665,028 33,306,765 -253,358,263 -88.38%
Total $159,022,034 $375,679,165 $126,777,971 -$248,901,194 -66.25%
Supplies and charges for services will increase due to the operation of both
treatment plants during the startup and commissioning process. Temporary
staffing is included in these costs.
Debt service payments will increase with additional debt issuances anticipated
during the year.
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A capital project summary by facility type is listed in the following table.
Proposed Sewer Capital Improvements FY2026-27
Type of Project
2026-27
Treatment Plant (WRF) 19,021,603
Collection System 14,285,162
Lift Stations 0
Buildings 0
Total $33,306,765
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Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund
Stormwater Infrastructure Background
Salt Lake City’s stormwater system includes 350 miles of collection lines, 76 miles
of canals and drainage ditches, 32 miles of open channel creeks and rivers,
culverts, 27 lift stations, and 63 detention basins. SLCDPU maintains this system
to prevent flooding and comply with water quality requirements under the
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, while ensuring all City
facilities meet MS4 standards.
Stormwater Utility Revenues and Expenditures
The revenue budget does not anticipate the use of debt to finance infrastructure
rehabilitation in FY 2027. The funding for all operational needs and capital
projects will come from operating revenues.
The revenue budget is proposed to decrease by $16,755,450 or 41.05% from the
FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed revenue budget for FY 2027 by major
category is provided in the following table.
Projected Stormwater Revenues FY 2026-27
Revenue
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Operating Sales 17,970,000 17,970,000 21,564,000 3,594,000 20.00%
Interest 301,904 301,904 394,371 92,467 30.63%
Other Revenues 72,065 72,065 582,463 510,398 708.25%
Impact Fees 825,000 825,000 990,000 165,000 20.00%
Contributions 125,000 2,125,000 0 -2,125,000 -100.00%
Bond Proceeds 6,034,000 6,034,000 0 -6,034,000 100.00%
From (To) Reserves 1,137,831 13,487,721 529,406 -12,958,315 -96.07%
Total $26,465,800 $40,815,690 $24,060,240 -$16,755,450 -41.05%
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Revenue from stormwater fees is expected to increase based on a proposed 20%
rate increase. Other revenues include allocated interest earnings. The budget
anticipates utilizing $529,406 from reserves for stormwater system improvements.
Expenditures in the Stormwater Utility include operational and capital programs.
The Stormwater Utility’s FY 2027 budget proposes capitalizing $6,498,000 to
renovate portions of the stormwater collection system.
The expenditure budget for the Stormwater Utility is proposed to decrease
$16,755,450 or 41.05%. The proposed budget for FY 2027 by major expenditure
category is provided in the following table.
Proposed Stormwater Expenditures FY2026-27
Major
Expenditure
Categories
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Personal Services 7,186,214 7,186,214 6,984,000 -202,214 -2.81%
Materials and
Supplies
710,250 710,250 780,100 69,850 9.83%
Charges for Services 6,873,850 7,628,085 6,757,424 -870,661 -11.41%
Debt Service 1,726,499 1,726,499 1,173,465 -553,034 -32.03%
Capital Outlay 2,334,987 4,065,414 1,867,251 -2,198,163 -54.07%
Capital
Improvements
7,634,000 19,499,228 6,498,000 -13,001,228 -66.68%
Total $26,465,800 $40,815,690 $24,060,240 -$16,755,450 -41.05%
The capital project summary by facility type is listed in the following table.
Proposed Stormwater Capital Improvements FY2026-27
Type of Project
2026-27
Lines and Riparian Corridor Projects 5,602,000
Lift Stations 766,000
Landscaping 50,000
Buildings 0
Detention Basins 80,000
Total $6,498,000
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Street Lighting Utility Enterprise Fund
Street Lighting Infrastructure Background
The Street Lighting Master Plan supports safety, neighborhood character,
environmental and public health, and equity. SLCDPU maintains nearly 16,000
street lights, more than 65% of which are energy efficient.
The FY 2027 budget supports implementation of the 2020 Master Plan, including
updates to the cost-of-service and rate study and continued conversion to energy-
efficient lighting.
Street Lighting Utility Revenues and Expenditures
An updated rate structure and an incremental rate implementation from a recent
street lighting rate study are included in the budget proposal.
Continuation of the private lights program is proposed in the FY 2026 budget. The
program includes a $20,000 transfer from the General Fund and indicates the on-
going desire of the City to provide matching support to reduce the capital costs to
neighborhoods installing private street lighting. SLCDPU administers this
program and encourages Dark Skies lighting on private lights in the program.
The revenue budget is proposed to decrease by $3,126,285 or 31.84% from the FY
2026 budget. The proposed revenue budget for FY 2027 by major category is
provided in the following table.
Projected Street Lighting Revenues FY 2026-27
Revenue
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Operating Sales 5,808,988 5,808,988 8,713,482 2,904,494 50.00%
Interest 45,653 45,653 134,217 88,564 193.99%
Other Revenues 240 240 667 427 177.92%
General Fund
Contributions
20,000 20,000 20,000 0 0.00%
From (To) Reserves 2,543,477 3,942,542 -2,177,228 -6,119,770 -155.22%
Total $8,418,358 $9,817,423 $6,691,138 -$3,126,285 -31.84%
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Revenue from rates is expected to increase in FY 2027. The implementation of rates
from the rate study is anticipated above. The budget anticipates transferring
$2,177,228 to reserves.
Expenditures include operational and capital programs. Street Lighting Utility
capital improvements totaling $1,000,000 are planned in the FY 2027 budget. The
Street Lighting capital program focuses on high efficiency and system upgrades in
neighborhood, arterial and collector streets per the Street Lighting Master Plan.
This includes replacement of outdated induction lighting with LED and
replacement of cactus poles. A pilot project for lighting controls is also included.
The expenditure budget for the Street Lighting Utility is proposed to decrease by
$3,126,285 or 31.84% from the FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed budget
for FY 2027 by major expenditure category is provided in the following table.
Proposed Street Lighting Expenditures FY2026-27
Major
Expenditure
Categories
2025-26 2025-26 2026-27
Change Percent
Change
Personal Services 421,410 421,410 386,500 -34,910 -8.28%
Materials and
Supplies
9,994 9,994 9,994 0 0.00%
Charges for Services 3,930,810 4,063,461 3,564,278 -499,183 -12.28%
Debt Service 193,528 193,528 155,366 -38,162 -19.72%
Capital Outlay 2,422,616 3,672,616 1,575,000 -2,097,616
Capital
Improvements
1,440,000 1,456,414 1,000,000 -456,414 -31.34%
Total $8,418,358 $9,817,423 $6,691,138 -$3,126,285 -31.84%
One FTE is being reallocated from this program to other areas in the department.
Capital improvement projects are anticipated across the system.
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Proposed Street Lighting Capital Improvements FY2026-27
Type of Project
2026-27
System upgrades for high efficiency and uniformity 1,000,000
Total $1,000,000
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Combined Utilities- Budget Summary and Cash Flow
The following pages compare current (2026) Public Utilities combined budgets with proposed
(2027) budgets. Charges paid to other City funds are also shown.
Combined Summary compares the following with details:
Actual financial results (2025)
City Council adopted budget (2026)
Amended budget (2026)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028 and 2029)
Combined Cash Flow compares the following items (sources and uses format):
Actual financial results (2025)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031)
Fees and Charges Paid to Other Funds compares the following:
Actual charges paid (2025)
Budgeted charges (2026)
Proposed budget charges (2027)
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COUNCIL AMENDED PROJECTED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
ACTUAL ADOPTED BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
SOURCES 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES
REVENUES
WATER SERVICE $151,834,644 $143,182,162 $143,182,162 $147,228,714 $166,736,519 $176,657,342 $187,168,454
SEWER SERVICE 95,719,411 110,630,000 110,630,000 103,888,888 130,899,999 138,753,999 147,079,239
STORM WATER FEES 17,613,531 17,970,000 17,970,000 17,970,000 21,564,000 23,073,480 24,688,624
STREET LIGHTING FEES 5,428,320 5,808,988 5,808,988 5,808,988 8,713,482 10,891,853 11,981,038
UTILITY SERVICE REVENUE 270,595,906 277,591,150 277,591,150 274,896,590 327,914,000 349,376,674 370,917,355
INTEREST INCOME 12,382,898 1,716,742 1,716,742 1,977,419 2,059,570 2,378,015 2,413,015
OTHER REVENUES 8,346,170 8,529,683 8,529,683 10,061,058 10,317,854 10,323,639 10,329,755
TOTAL REVENUES $291,324,974 $287,837,575 $287,837,575 $286,935,067 $340,291,424 $362,078,328 $383,660,125
OTHER SOURCES
GRANTS & OTHER RELATED REVENUES $15,962,314 $5,875,000 $8,675,000 $25,791,758 $570,000 $570,000 $570,000
IMPACT FEES 5,067,894 4,475,000 4,475,000 4,475,000 4,640,000 4,709,300 4,783,451
SALE OF EQUIPMENT (3,160) 92,765 92,765 735,065 591,703 591,822 591,950
BOND PROCEEDS 199,928,030 87,007,000 137,286,400 79,813,000 164,601,000 59,804,000 59,104,000
WIFIA LOAN 114,357,394 195,066,801 195,066,801 195,066,801 26,970,800 - -
TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL FUND - 20,000 20,000 20,000 2,320,000 25,778,501 5,693,078
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES $335,312,472 $292,536,566 $345,615,966 $305,901,624 $199,693,503 $91,453,623 $70,742,479
TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES $626,637,446 $580,374,141 $633,453,541 $592,836,691 $539,984,927 $453,531,951 $454,402,604
EXPENSES & OTHER USES
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES $49,260,736 $69,738,005 $69,738,005 $69,738,005 $66,460,500 $72,040,310 $78,123,624
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 11,054,353 13,462,991 13,692,383 13,677,383 18,412,678 20,251,769 22,312,524
TRAVEL & TRAINING 180,439 555,983 555,983 555,983 636,875 702,427 775,750
UTILITIES 5,289,656 8,547,892 8,553,045 7,953,045 10,537,933 11,587,441 12,762,907
TECHNICAL SERVICES 12,155,425 35,998,106 42,708,680 42,608,680 45,747,113 45,103,532 48,664,481
IMS SERVICES 6,532,851 5,525,183 5,525,183 5,525,183 5,594,663 6,168,849 6,802,515
FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,734,617 2,889,730 2,900,457 2,900,457 3,281,730 3,620,624 3,999,736
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE 2,305,251 2,618,782 2,618,782 2,618,782 2,686,871 2,965,767 3,273,983
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 1,870,814 1,845,796 1,845,796 1,845,796 1,944,416 1,932,399 2,156,345
FRANCHISE FEES - - - - - - -
RISK MANAGEMENT 2,367,209 1,257,705 1,257,705 1,257,705 2,130,600 2,345,823 2,584,679
PUBLIC SERVICES / STREET SWEEPING 236,000 236,000 236,000 236,000 236,000 269,040 306,706
TRANSFERS TO GENERAL FUND - - - - - - -
METRO. WATER PURCH & TREAT 18,479,440 19,469,531 19,469,531 19,469,531 19,627,997 20,805,677 22,262,074
METRO ASSESSMENT (CAPITAL)7,021,892 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115
BILLING COST 2,861,030 2,861,030 2,861,030 2,861,030 3,065,348 3,235,598 3,418,998
OTHER CHARGES AND SERVICES 5,764,236 4,747,067 5,128,551 5,416,253 2,204,272 2,170,798 2,402,722
NEW PLANT O&M COSTS - - - - 3,235,000 14,400,000 7,500,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $127,113,949 $177,619,916 $184,957,246 $184,529,948 $193,668,111 $215,466,169 $225,213,159
OTHER USES
CAPITAL OUTLAY $8,144,146 $14,185,319 $21,524,557 $14,258,635 $16,292,070 $37,089,232 $27,927,195
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET 296,706,927 162,654,324 501,963,152 414,246,874 154,514,765 173,761,020 134,567,300
COST OF DEBT ISSUANCE 1,019,372 432,000 711,400 413,000 826,000 279,000 279,000
DEBT SERVICES 40,570,237 55,626,448 55,626,448 46,982,882 62,485,719 69,645,052 81,807,151
TOTAL OTHER USES $346,440,682 $232,898,091 $579,825,557 $475,901,391 $234,118,554 $280,774,304 $244,580,646
TOTAL EXPENSE & OTHER USES $473,554,631 $410,518,007 $764,782,803 $660,431,339 $427,786,665 $496,240,473 $469,793,805
EXCESS REVENUE AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER (UNDER) USES $153,082,815 $169,856,134 -$131,329,262 -$67,594,648 $112,198,262 -$42,708,522 -$15,391,201
OPERATING CASH BALANCES
BEGINNING JULY 1 $181,039,188 $334,122,003 $334,122,003 $334,122,003 $266,527,355 $378,725,617 $336,017,095
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - -- - -
ENDING JUNE 30 $334,122,003 $503,978,137 $202,792,741 $266,527,355 $378,725,617 $336,017,095 $320,625,894
Cash Reserve Ratio 263%284%110%144%196%156%142%
PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER, SEWER, STORMWATER, AND STREET LIGHTING COMBINED BUDGET SUMMARY
FY 2027-2029
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMBINED WATER, SEWER, STORMWATER, AND STREET LIGHTING CASH FLOW
FY 2027 BUDGET AND FY 2028-2031 FORECAST
WATER SALES 151,834,644$ 147,228,714$ 166,736,519$ 176,657,342$ 187,168,454$ 198,304,977$ 207,575,735$
SEWER CHARGES 95,719,411 103,888,888 130,899,999 138,753,999 147,079,239 152,962,409 159,080,905
STORMWATER FEES 17,613,531 17,970,000 21,564,000 23,073,480 24,688,624 26,416,828 28,266,006
STREET LIGHTING FEES 5,428,320 5,808,988 8,713,482 10,891,853 11,981,038 13,179,142 13,838,099
TOTAL SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES 270,595,906$ 274,896,590$ 327,914,000$ 349,376,674$ 370,917,355$ 390,863,356$ 408,760,745$
OTHER INCOME 8,346,170$ 10,061,058$ 10,317,854$ 10,323,639$ 10,329,755$ 10,336,300$ 10,343,266$
INTEREST INCOME 12,382,898 1,977,419 2,059,570 2,378,015 2,413,015 2,396,548 2,449,741
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 291,324,974$ 286,935,067$ 340,291,424$ 362,078,328$ 383,660,125$ 403,596,204$ 421,553,752$
OPERATING EXPENDITURES (127,113,949)$ (184,529,948)$ (193,668,111)$ (215,466,169) (225,213,159) (233,412,537) (249,014,165)
WIFIA LOAN 114,357,394$ 195,066,801$ 26,970,800$ -$ -$ -$ -$
NET BOND PROCEEDS 198,908,658 74,000,000 148,000,000 50,000,000 50,000,000 - -
BIC Borrowed 1,019,372 413,000 826,000 279,000 279,000 - -
BIC Paid (1,019,372) (413,000) (826,000) (279,000) (279,000) - -
LEAD AND COPPER STATE LOAN - 5,400,000 15,775,000 9,525,000 8,825,000 - -
BRIC Grant 14,842,076 23,096,758 - - - - -
IMPACT FEES 5,067,894 4,475,000 4,640,000 4,709,300 4,783,451 4,862,793 4,947,689
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 1,120,238 2,715,000 2,890,000 26,348,501 6,263,078 1,063,192 1,082,120
SALE OF EQUIPMENT (3,160) 735,065 591,703 591,822 591,950 592,087 592,233
CAPITAL OUTLAY (8,109,146) (12,108,635) (14,142,070) (34,939,232) (25,777,195) (15,961,352) (14,918,466)
WATERSHED PURCHASES (35,000) (2,150,000) (2,150,000) (2,150,000) (2,150,000) (2,150,000) (2,150,000)
STATE LOAN DEBT SERVICE - - - - - - -
WIFIA LOAN REPAYMENT - - (1,826,059) (4,805,099.0) (14,790,489.0) (14,790,490.0) (14,790,490.0)
DEBT SERVICE (40,570,237) (44,552,882) (52,595,660) (52,428,953) (52,739,662) (53,056,249) (53,331,617)
NEW DEBT SERVICE - (2,430,000) (8,064,000) (12,411,000) (14,277,000) (17,105,000) (18,061,000)
285,578,717$ 244,247,107$ 120,089,714$ (15,559,661)$ (39,270,867)$ (96,545,019)$ (96,629,531)$
GENERATED FOR CAPITAL 449,789,742$ 346,652,226$ 266,713,027$ 131,052,498$ 119,176,099$ 73,638,648$ 75,910,056$
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (296,706,927)$ (414,246,874)$ (154,514,765)$ (173,761,020)$ (134,567,300)$ (175,494,255)$ (136,336,700)$
BEGINING CASH BALANCE 181,039,188$ 334,122,003$ 266,527,355$ 378,725,617$ 336,017,095$ 320,625,894$ 218,770,287$
CASH INCREASE/(DECREASE)153,082,815 (67,594,648) 112,198,262 (42,708,522) (15,391,201) (101,855,607) (60,426,644)
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - - - - -
334,122,003$ 266,527,355$ 378,725,617$ 336,017,095$ 320,625,894$ 218,770,287$ 158,343,643$
262.9%144.4%195.6%155.9%142.4%93.7%63.6%
4.05 2.18 2.35 2.11 1.94 2.00 2.00
14.7%16.7%18.1%17.0%17.5%17.7%17.2%
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PUBLIC UTILITIES FEES AND CHARGES PAID TO THE GENERAL FUND
FOR SERVICES RENDERED OR COLLECTED BY CITY ORDINANCE
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
JUNE 30, 2025
ACTUALS
WATER
JUNE 30, 2025
ACTUALS
SEWER
JUNE 30, 2025
ACTUALS
STORM
JUNE 30, 2025
ACTUALS
STREET LIGHT
JUNE 30, 2025
ACTUALS
TOTALS
FY 2026
BUDGET
FY 2027
PROPOSED
BUDGET
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEES (GENERAL FUND)
Total Administrative Service Fees 1,299,649$ 925,446$ 240,810$ 55,937$ 2,521,842$ 2,618,781$ 2,686,870$
TAX OR FEE AUTHORIZED
Payment in Lieu-of-Taxes (General Fund)413,934$ 1,284,847$ 171,522$ 511$ 1,870,814$ 1,845,796$ 1,943,966$
Franchise Fees (General Fund)4,715,285 5,165,305 947,047 288,848 11,116,485$ 13,290,000 15,010,189
Total Tax or Fee Authorized 5,129,219$ 6,450,152$ 1,118,569$ 289,359$ 12,987,299$ 15,135,796$ 16,954,155$
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND SERVICES
Fleet Mgt Services 1,150,035$ 398,133$ 186,450$ -$ 1,734,618$ 3,086,043$ 774,843
City Data Processing (IMS)2,727,431 769,584 289,125 12,001 3,798,141 5,169,561 4,547,181
Risk Management 1,222,349 4,665 4,189 - 1,231,203 1,257,705 1,814,418
Total Internal Service Fund Services 5,099,815$ 1,172,382$ 479,764$ 12,001$ 6,763,962$ 9,513,309$ 7,136,442$
SPECIAL ASSOCIATED CHARGES (INDIRECT BENEFIT)
Street Sweeping - - 236,000 - 236,000 236,000 236,000
Total Special Associated Charges -$ -$ 236,000$ -$ 236,000$ 236,000$ 236,000$
TOTAL FEES, TAXES AND CHARGES 11,528,683$ 8,547,980$ 2,075,143$ 357,297$ 22,509,103$ 27,503,886$ 27,013,467$
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Water Utility- Budget Summary and Cash Flow
The following pages compare current (2026) water budgets with proposed (2027) budgets.
Capital project and capital purchase information are also presented.
Water Budget Summary compares the following with details:
Actual financial results (2025)
City Council adopted budget (2026)
Amended budget (2026)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028 and 2029)
Water Utility Cash Flow compares the following items (sources and uses format):
Actual financial results (2025)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031)
Water Utility CIP Budget provides planned capital project spending for 2027 through
2031.
Water Utility Capital Purchases lists proposed capital outlay for the coming budget
year (2027)
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COUNCIL AMENDED PROJECTED PROPOSED FORECAST FORECAST
ACTUAL ADOPTED BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
SOURCES FY25 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES
REVENUES
WATER SERVICE $151,834,644 $143,182,162 $143,182,162 $147,228,714 $166,736,519 $176,657,342 $187,168,454
INTEREST INCOME 5,843,023 468,629 468,629 468,629 473,315 506,447 541,898
OTHER REVENUES 9,969,065 7,110,641 7,110,641 9,016,128 9,279,197 9,279,197 9,279,197
TOTAL REVENUES $167,646,732 $150,761,432 $150,761,432 $156,713,471 $176,489,031 $186,442,986 $196,989,549
OTHER SOURCES
GRANTS & OTHER RELATED REVENUES $15,431,482 $5,750,000 $6,550,000 $23,666,758 $570,000 $570,000 $570,000
IMPACT FEES 1,768,841 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
SALE OF EQUIPMENT 7,341 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS - - - - 2,300,000 25,758,501 5,673,078
DEBT PROCEEDS 100,465,352 33,459,000 83,738,400 55,679,000 90,188,000 59,804,000 59,104,000
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES $117,673,016 $41,249,000 $92,328,400 $81,385,758 $95,098,000 $88,172,501 $67,387,078
TOTAL REVENUE & SOURCES $285,319,748 $192,010,432 $243,089,832 $238,099,229 $271,587,031 $274,615,487 $264,376,627
EXPENSES & OTHER USES
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES $29,667,001 $42,125,279 $42,125,279 $42,125,279 $41,010,000 $44,194,800 $47,634,384
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 6,843,788 7,664,290 7,691,484 7,691,484 9,552,117 10,506,229 11,556,855
TRAVEL & TRAINING 70,116 314,273 314,273 314,273 354,980 390,478 429,526
UTILITIES 2,787,407 3,461,320 3,461,320 2,861,320 4,726,320 5,198,952 5,718,848
TECHNICAL SERVICES 6,073,985 21,455,625 26,372,078 26,272,078 29,742,700 26,976,970 28,652,167
IMS SERVICES 5,462,141 3,712,243 3,712,243 3,712,243 3,271,930 3,599,123 3,959,035
FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,150,035 1,849,190 1,849,190 1,849,190 1,849,190 2,034,110 2,237,522
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE 1,069,778 1,342,538 1,342,538 1,342,538 1,377,444 1,515,188 1,666,707
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 413,934 489,292 489,292 489,292 669,190 538,221 736,109
FRANCHISE FEES - - - - - - -
METRO. WATER PURCH & TREAT 18,479,440 19,469,531 19,469,531 19,469,531 19,627,997 20,805,677 22,262,074
METRO ASSESSMENT (CAPITAL)7,021,892 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115 7,866,115
RISK MANAGEMENT 2,365,631 934,300 934,300 934,300 1,638,450 1,802,295 1,982,525
TRANSFERS TO GENERAL FUND - - - - - - -
OTHER CHARGES AND SERVICES 4,593,631 1,309,800 1,376,963 1,376,963 1,585,356 1,478,129 1,625,943
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $85,998,779 $111,993,796 $117,004,606 $116,304,606 $123,271,789 $126,906,287 $136,327,810
OTHER USES
CAPITAL OUTLAY $4,889,716 $6,923,671 $9,499,689 $7,774,096 $10,179,819 $8,786,249 $8,571,004
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $73,081,785 $80,350,000 $194,342,482 $118,491,432 $113,710,000 $129,595,000 $87,660,000
COST OF DEBT ISSUANCE 561,842 134,000 413,400 279,000 413,000 279,000 279,000
DEBT SERVICES 9,518,884 17,210,348 17,210,348 12,921,783 22,682,708 24,245,663 25,947,324
TOTAL OTHER USES $88,052,227 $104,618,019 $221,465,919 $139,466,311 $146,985,527 $162,905,912 $122,457,328
TOTAL EXPENSE & OTHER USES $174,051,006 $216,611,815 $338,470,525 $255,770,917 $270,257,316 $289,812,199 $258,785,138
EXCESS REVENUE AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER (UNDER) USES $111,268,742 -$24,601,383 -$95,380,693 -$17,671,688 $1,329,715 -$15,196,712 $5,591,489
OPERATING CASH BALANCES
BEGINNING JULY 1 $99,409,611 $210,575,633 $210,575,633 $210,575,633 $192,903,945 $194,233,660 $179,036,948
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - - - -
AVAILABLE JUNE 30 $210,575,633 $185,974,250 $115,194,940 $192,903,945 $194,233,660 $179,036,948 $184,628,437
CASH RESERVE RATIO 245%166%98%166%158%141%135%
WATER UTILITY BUDGET SUMMARYFY 2027-2029
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WATER UTILITY CASH FLOW
FY 2027 BUDGET / FY 2028-2031 BUDGET FORECAST
WATER SALES $151,834,644 $147,228,714 $166,736,519 $176,657,342 $187,168,454 $198,304,977 $207,575,735
OTHER INCOME 9,969,065 9,016,128 9,279,197 9,279,197 9,279,197 9,279,197 9,279,197
INTEREST INCOME 5,843,023 468,629 473,315 506,447 541,898 579,831 611,722
OPERATING INCOME $167,646,732 $156,713,471 $176,489,031 $186,442,986 $196,989,549 $208,164,005 $217,466,654
METROPOLITAN WATER ASSESSMENT -$7,021,892 -$7,866,115 -$7,866,115 -$7,866,115 -$7,866,115 -$7,866,115 -$7,866,115
METROPOLITAN WATER PURCHASES -18,479,440 -19,469,531 -19,627,997 -20,805,677 -22,262,074 -23,597,798 -25,013,666
OPERATING EXPENDITURES -60,497,447 -88,968,960 -95,777,677 -98,234,495 -106,199,621 -104,675,727 -110,828,498
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES -$85,998,779 -$116,304,606 -$123,271,789 -$126,906,287 -$136,327,810 -$136,139,640 -$143,708,279
$81,647,953 $40,408,865 $53,217,242 $59,536,699 $60,661,739 $72,024,365 $73,758,375
NET BOND PROCEEDS $99,903,510 $50,000,000 $74,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $0 $0
BIC BORROWED 561,842 279,000 413,000 279,000 279,000 0 0
BIC PAID -561,842 -279,000 -413,000 -279,000 -279,000 0 0
LEAD AND COPPER STATE LOAN 0 5,400,000 15,775,000 9,525,000 8,825,000 0 0
BRIC & OTHER GRANTS 14,842,076 23,096,758 0 0 0 0 0
IMPACT FEES 1,768,841 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 589,406 570,000 2,870,000 26,328,501 6,243,078 1,043,192 1,062,120
OTHER SOURCES 7,341 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY -4,854,716 -5,624,096 -8,029,819 -6,636,249 -6,421,004 -7,021,229 -7,365,034
WATERSHED AND WATER RIGHTS PURCHASES -35,000 -2,150,000 -2,150,000 -2,150,000 -2,150,000 -2,150,000 -2,150,000
DEBT SERVICE -9,518,884 -11,035,783 -17,473,708 -16,456,663 -16,768,324 -18,922,614 -20,376,763
NEW DEBT SERVICE 0 -1,886,000 -5,209,000 -7,789,000 -9,179,000 -10,593,000 -11,549,000
$102,702,574 $60,410,879 $61,822,473 $54,861,589 $32,589,750 -$35,603,651 -$38,338,677
GENERATED FOR CAPITAL $184,350,527 $100,819,744 $115,039,715 $114,398,288 $93,251,489 $36,420,714 $35,419,698
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -$73,081,785 -$118,491,432 -$113,710,000 -$129,595,000 -$87,660,000 -$118,692,205 -$88,559,000
BEGINING CASH BALANCE $99,409,611 $210,575,633 $192,903,945 $194,233,660 $179,036,948 $184,628,437 $102,356,946
CASH INCREASE/(DECREASE)111,268,742 -17,671,688 1,329,715 -15,196,712 5,591,489 -82,271,491 -53,139,302
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - -
2.00 2.10 2.03 2.14 2.05
DEBT SERVICE % OF GROSS OPERATING REVENUE 6%8%13%11%13%14%14%
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WATER UTILITY CIP BUDGET
Five Year Projected Budget 2027-2032
PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32 DELAYED
TOTAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SHOPS $0 $24,000,000 $52,000,000 $10,220,000 $0 $522,000 $535,500 $9,324,500
TOTAL TREATMENT PLANTS $63,140,000 $48,800,000 $13,125,000 $43,450,000 $40,115,000 $37,120,000 $44,625,000 $1,068,099,000
TOTAL CULVERTS FLUMES & BRIDGES $100,000 $1,500,000 $315,000 $220,000 $508,500 $348,000 $357,000 $19,948,600
TOTAL STORAGE RESERVOIRS $1,760,000 $1,150,000 $4,042,500 $3,850,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,791,000
TOTAL PUMPING PLANTS AND PUMP HOUSES $0 $500,000 $0 $715,000 $4,975,955 $9,488,800 $5,414,500 $66,510,650
TOTAL DEEP PUMP WELLS $500,000 $1,000,000 $157,500 $1,210,000 $2,260,000 $696,000 $714,000 $62,968,750
TOTAL DISTRIBUTION RESERVOIRS $1,000,000 $4,325,000 $3,885,000 $770,000 $2,994,500 $3,074,000 $2,969,050 $54,450,500
TOTAL DISTRIBUTION MAINS & HYDRANTS $5,950,000 $23,185,000 $47,722,500 $18,480,000 $56,594,016 $26,587,200 $81,907,700 $616,960,848
TOTAL WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS $7,450,000 $9,250,000 $8,347,500 $8,745,000 $8,983,500 $9,222,000 $9,460,500 $0
TOTAL LANDSCAPING $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $328,000
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $79,900,000 $113,710,000 $129,595,000 $87,660,000 $116,431,471 $87,058,000 $145,983,250 $1,929,381,848
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Asset Description Budget Year 2026-27
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Sewer Utility- Budget Summary and Cash Flow
The following pages compare current (2026) sewer budgets with proposed (2027) budgets.
Capital project and capital purchase information are also presented.
Sewer Budget Summary compares the following with details:
Actual financial results (2025)
City Council adopted budget (2026)
Amended budget (2026)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028 and 2029)
Sewer Utility Cash Flow compares the following items (sources and uses format):
Actual financial results (2025)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031)
Sewer Utility CIP Budget provides planned capital project spending for 2027 through
2031.
Sewer Utility Capital Purchases lists proposed capital outlay for the coming budget
year (2027)
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CASH BASIS COUNCIL AMENDED PROJECTED PROPOSED FORECAST FORECAST
ACTUAL ADOPTED BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
SOURCES FY25 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES
REVENUES
SEWER SERVICE $95,719,411 $110,630,000 $110,630,000 $103,888,888 $130,899,999 $138,753,999 $147,079,239
OTHER REVENUES (1,904,994) 1,349,502 1,349,502 977,279 957,370 957,370 957,370
INTEREST INCOME 5,162,656 900,556 900,556 900,556 1,057,667 1,329,150 1,410,405
TOTAL REVENUES 98,977,073 112,880,058 112,880,058 105,766,723 132,915,036 141,040,519 149,447,014
OTHER SOURCES
IMPACT FEES 1,844,477 1,650,000 1,650,000 1,650,000 1,650,000 1,650,000 1,650,000
GRANTS & LEGAL SETTLEMENT 530,832 - - - - - -
SALE OF EQUIPMENT 1,527 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
WIFIA LOAN 114,357,394 195,066,801 195,066,801 195,066,801 26,970,800 - -
NON BOND FINANCING - - - - - -
BOND PROCEEDS 99,462,678 47,514,000 47,514,000 24,134,000 74,413,000 - -
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES 216,196,908 244,280,801 244,280,801 220,900,801 103,083,800 1,700,000 1,700,000
TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES $315,173,981 $357,160,859 $357,160,859 $326,667,524 $235,998,836 $142,740,519 $151,147,014
EXPENSES & OTHER USES
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES $14,544,941 $20,005,102 $20,005,102 $20,005,102 $18,080,000 $19,494,400 $21,021,952
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 4,131,662 5,078,457 5,280,655 5,265,655 8,070,467 8,845,231 9,729,754
TRAVEL & TRAINING 99,241 170,552 170,552 170,552 209,335 229,431 252,374
UTILITIES 1,881,387 4,017,377 4,022,530 4,022,530 4,738,118 5,192,978 5,712,277
TECHNICAL SERVICES 2,885,088 8,347,426 9,477,427 9,477,427 10,519,756 11,622,754 12,884,989
IMS SERVICES 769,584 1,403,075 1,403,075 1,403,075 1,946,563 2,141,219 2,355,341
FLEET MAINTENANCE 398,132 666,680 677,407 677,407 1,058,680 1,160,314 1,276,346
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE 925,446 955,986 955,986 955,986 980,842 1,078,926 1,186,819
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 1,284,847 1,156,661 1,156,661 1,156,661 1,164,280 1,267,700 1,276,051
FRANCHISE FEES - - - - - - -
BILLING COST 1,029,730 1,029,730 1,029,730 1,029,730 1,225,000 1,249,500 1,274,490
RISK MANAGEMENT 1,578 283,500 283,500 283,500 396,250 434,290 477,719
TRANSFERS TO GENERAL FUND - - - - - - -
NEW PLANT O&M COSTS - - - - 3,235,000 14,400,000 7,500,000
OTHER CHARGES AND SERVICES 1,130,933 3,379,046 3,470,601 3,737,235 289,735 317,549 349,303
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $29,082,569 $46,493,592 $47,933,226 $48,184,860 $51,914,026 $67,434,292 $65,297,415
OTHER USES
CAPITAL OUTLAY $1,392,976 $2,504,045 $4,286,838 $2,083,612 $2,670,000 $17,622,927 $5,606,338
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET 216,287,362 73,230,324 286,665,028 286,665,028 33,306,765 35,627,720 38,349,300
COST OF DEBT ISSUANCE 457,530 264,000 264,000 134,000 413,000 0 -
DEBT SERVICES 29,354,071 36,530,073 36,530,073 32,498,830 38,474,180 44,454,933 54,915,338
TOTAL OTHER USES $247,491,939 $112,528,442 $327,745,939 $321,381,470 $74,863,945 $97,705,580 $98,870,976
TOTAL EXPENSE & OTHER USES $276,574,508 $159,022,034 $375,679,165 $369,566,330 $126,777,971 $165,139,872 $164,168,391
EXCESS REVENUE AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER (UNDER) USES $38,599,473 $198,138,825 -$18,518,306 -$42,898,806 $109,220,865 -$22,399,353 -$13,021,377
OPERATING CASH BALANCES
BEGINNING JULY 1 $49,005,387 $69,879,301 $69,879,301 $69,879,301 $26,980,495 $136,201,360 $113,802,007
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - - - - -
AVAILABLE JUNE 30 $69,879,301 $268,018,126 $51,360,995 $26,980,495 $136,201,360 $113,802,007 $100,780,630
CASH RESERVE RATIO 240%576%107%56%262%169%154%
SEWER UTILITY BUDGET SUMMARY
FY 2027-2029
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SEWER UTILITY CASH FLOW
FY 2027 BUDGET / FY 2028-2031 FORECAST
SEWER SALES $95,719,411 $103,888,888 $130,899,999 $138,753,999 $147,079,239 $152,962,409 $159,080,905
OTHER INCOME (1,904,994) 977,279 957,370 957,370 957,370 957,370 957,370
INTEREST INCOME 5,162,656 900,556 1,057,667 1,329,150 1,410,405 1,494,470 1,554,142
OPERATING INCOME $98,977,073 $105,766,723 $132,915,036 $141,040,519 $149,447,014 $155,414,249 $161,592,417
NEW PLANT O&M COSTS $0 $0 -$3,235,000 -$14,400,000 -$7,500,000 -$7,500,000 -$7,500,000
OPERATING EXPENSES (29,082,569) (48,184,860) (48,679,026) (53,034,292)(57,797,415)(63,110,462)(67,657,794)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE -$29,082,569 -$48,184,860 -$51,914,026 -$67,434,292 -$65,297,415 -$70,610,462 -$75,157,794
$69,894,504 $57,581,863 $81,001,010 $73,606,227 $84,149,599 $84,803,787 $86,434,623
IMPACT FEES $1,844,477 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000
WIFIA LOAN 114,357,394 195,066,801 26,970,800 - - - -
NET BOND PROCEEDS 99,005,148 24,000,000 74,000,000 - - - -
ISSUE COSTS (PROCEEDS)457,530 134,000 413,000 - - - -
ISSUE COSTS (EXP)(457,530) (134,000) (413,000) - - - -
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 530,832 - - - - - -
SALE OF EQUIPMENT 1,527 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY (1,392,976) (2,083,612) (2,670,000) (17,622,927) (5,606,338) (2,899,422) (3,126,266)
STATE LOAN DEBT REPAYMENT - - - - - - -
WIFIA LOAN REPAYMENT - - (1,826,059) (4,805,099) (14,790,489) (14,790,490) (14,790,490)
NEW DEBT SERVICE - (544,000) (2,855,000) (4,622,000) (5,098,000) (6,512,000) (6,512,000)
DEBT SERVICE (29,354,071) (31,954,830) (33,793,121) (35,027,834) (35,026,849) (33,189,196) (32,010,383)
$184,992,331 $186,184,359 $61,526,620 -$60,377,860 -$58,821,676 -$55,691,108 -$54,739,139
GENERATED FOR CAPITAL $254,886,835 $243,766,222 $142,527,630 $13,228,367 $25,327,923 $29,112,679 $31,695,484
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -$216,287,362 -$286,665,028 -$33,306,765 -$35,627,720 -$38,349,300 -$47,684,750 -$38,249,700
BEGINING CASH BALANCE $49,005,387 $69,879,301 $26,980,495 $136,201,360 $113,802,007 $100,780,630 $82,208,559
CASH INCREASE/(DECREASE)$38,599,473 -$42,898,806 $109,220,865 -$22,399,353 -$13,021,377 -$18,572,071 -$6,554,216
RESTRICTED/DESIGNATED $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ENDING BALANCE $69,879,301 $26,980,495 $136,201,360 $113,802,007 $100,780,630 $82,208,559 $75,654,343
DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE 2.38 1.77 2.11 1.66 1.53 1.56 1.62
REVENUE CHANGE 15%22%40.0%35.0%6.0%4.0%4.0%
CASH RESERVE RATIO 301%56%262%169%154%116%101%
DEBT SERVICE % OF GROSS OPERATING REVENUE 30%31%28%28%27%26%24%
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SEWER UTILITY CIP BUDGET
Five Year Projected Budget FY2027-FY2032
PROJECT DESCRIPTION PAST BUDGET
YEAR 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32 DELAYED
TOTAL BUILDINGS $50,915,324 $19,021,603 $10,300,500 $12,320,000 $9,760,050 $29,281,700 $12,239,150 $995,763,174
TOTAL COLLECTION SYSTEM ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $236,000 $1,452,000 $266,000
TOTAL FLOW MONITORING/I&I PROGRAM $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $363,000 $1,162,000
TOTAL CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND MISC. DRIVEN PROJECTS $200,000 $200,000 $210,000 $220,000 $230,000 $236,000 $242,000 $9,511,800
TOTAL PIPE RENEWAL & REPLACEMENT PROGRAM $17,200,000 $10,160,162 $7,140,170 $6,600,000 $11,510,350 $7,080,000 $28,885,120 $133,026,778
TOTAL POINT REPAIR PROGRAM (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)$500,000 $500,000 $525,000 $550,000 $575,000 $590,000 $605,000 $1,103,900
TOTAL MAINTENANCE ACCESS REHAB PROGRAM (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)$520,000 $400,000 $420,000 $440,000 $460,000 $0 $605,000 $3,436,200
TOTAL OTHER PROJECTS $620,000 $935,000 $735,000 $770,000 $805,000 $826,000 $847,000 $0
TOTAL MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM $2,845,000 $2,090,000 $16,297,050 $17,449,300 $24,344,350 $0 $11,770,880 $463,547,250
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $73,000,324 $33,306,765 $35,627,720 $38,349,300 $47,684,750 $38,249,700 $57,009,150 $1,607,817,102
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Stormwater Utility- Budget Summary and Cash Flow
The following pages compare current (2026) stormwater budgets with proposed (2027)
budgets. Capital project and capital purchase information are also presented.
Stormwater Budget Summary compares the following with details:
Actual financial results (2025)
City Council adopted budget (2026)
Amended budget (2026)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028 and 2029)
Stormwater Utility Cash Flow compares the following items (sources and uses format):
Actual financial results (2025)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031)
Stormwater Utility CIP Budget provides planned capital project spending for 2027
through 2031.
Stormwater Utility Capital Purchases lists proposed capital outlay for the coming
budget year (2027)
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COUNCIL AMENDED PROJECTED PROPOSED FORECAST FORECAST
ACTUAL ADOPTED BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
SOURCES FY25 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES
REVENUES
STORM WATER FEES $17,613,531 $17,970,000 $17,970,000 $17,970,000 $21,564,000 $23,073,480 $24,688,624
INTEREST INCOME 1,172,060 301,904 301,904 453,596 394,371 386,430 294,687
OTHER REVENUES 281,872 69,300 69,300 67,300 80,760 86,413 92,463
TOTAL REVENUES $19,067,463 $18,341,204 $18,341,204 $18,490,896 $22,039,131 $23,546,323 $25,075,774
OTHER SOURCES
GRANTS & OTHER RELATED REVENUES $0 $125,000 $2,125,000 $2,125,000 $0 $0 $0
OTHER SOURCES (12,028) 2,765 2,765 645,065 501,703 501,822$ 501,950$
IMPACT FEES 1,454,576 825,000 825,000 825,000 990,000 1,059,300 1,133,451
BOND PROCEEDS - 6,034,000 6,034,000 - - - -
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES $1,442,548 $6,986,765 $8,986,765 $3,595,065 $1,491,703 $1,561,122 $1,635,401
TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES $20,510,011 $25,327,969 $27,327,969 $22,085,961 $23,530,834 $25,107,445 $26,711,175
EXPENSES & OTHER USES
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES $4,806,048 $7,186,214 $7,186,214 $7,186,214 $6,984,000 $7,937,260 $9,023,977
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 75,886 710,250 710,250 710,250 780,100 889,316 1,013,823
TRAVEL & TRAINING 11,082 66,158 66,158 66,158 67,560 77,018 87,800
UTILITIES 105,228 362,345 362,345 362,345 366,645 417,976 476,493
TECHNICAL SERVICES (474) 3,625,355 4,156,824 4,156,824 3,485,357 4,016,293 4,625,859
PUBLIC SERVICES / STREET SWEEPING 236,000 236,000 236,000 236,000 236,000 269,040 306,706
IMS SERVICES 289,125 393,521 393,521 393,521 368,000 419,520 478,253
FLEET MAINTENANCE 186,450 373,860 373,860 373,860 373,860 426,200 485,868
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE 240,810 248,757 248,757 248,757 255,225 290,957 331,691
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES 172,033 182,976 182,976 182,976 110,946 126,478 144,185
FRANCHISE FEES - - - - - - -
BILLING COST 1,291,300 1,291,300 1,291,300 1,291,300 1,074,648 1,182,113 1,300,324
RISK MANAGEMENT - 38,855 38,855 38,855 93,700 106,818 121,773
OTHER CHARGES AND SERVICES 36,076 54,723 277,489 286,804 325,483 371,052 423,001
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $7,449,564 $14,770,314 $15,524,549 $15,533,864 $14,521,524 $16,530,041 $18,819,753
OTHER USES
CAPITAL OUTLAY $1,789,045 $2,334,987 $4,065,414 $1,400,927 $1,867,251 $6,967,654 $11,476,313
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 6,396,914 7,634,000 19,499,228 7,634,000 6,498,000 6,958,300 7,418,000
COST OF DEBT ISSUANCE - 34,000 34,000 - - - -
DEBT SERVICES 1,503,755 1,692,499 1,692,499 1,465,499 1,173,465 767,628 767,590
TOTAL OTHER USES $9,689,714 $11,695,486 $25,291,141 $10,500,426 $9,538,716 $14,693,582 $19,661,903
TOTAL EXPENSE & OTHER USES $17,139,278 $26,465,800 $40,815,690 $26,034,290 $24,060,240 $31,223,623 $38,481,656
EXCESS REVENUE AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER (UNDER) USES $3,370,733 -$1,137,831 -$13,487,721 -$3,948,329 -$529,406 -$6,116,178 -$11,770,481
OPERATING CASH BALANCES
BEGINNING JULY 1 $26,868,999 $30,239,732 $30,239,732 $30,239,732 $26,291,403 $25,761,997 $19,645,819
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - - - - -
AVAILABLE JUNE 30 $30,239,732 $29,101,901 $16,752,011 $26,291,403 $25,761,997 $19,645,819 $7,875,338
CASH RESERVE RATIO 406%197%108%169%177%119%42%
STORMWATER UTILITY BUDGET SUMMARY
FY2027-2029
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STORMWATER UTILITY CASH FLOW
FY 2027 BUDGET / FY 2028-2031 FORECAST
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
STORMWATER CHARGES $17,613,531 $17,970,000 $21,564,000 $23,073,480 $24,688,624 $26,416,828 $28,266,006
OTHER INCOME 281,872 67,300 80,760 86,413 92,463 98,935 105,861
INTEREST INCOME 1,172,060 453,596 394,371 386,430 294,687 118,130 33,380
OPERATING INCOME $19,067,463 $18,490,896 $22,039,131 $23,546,323 $25,075,774 $26,633,893 $28,405,247
OPERATING EXPENDITURES -$7,449,564 -$15,533,864 -$14,521,524 -$16,530,041 -$18,819,753 -$21,430,018 -$24,405,718
$11,617,899 $2,957,032 $7,517,607 $7,016,282 $6,256,021 $5,203,875 $3,999,529
IMPACT FEES $1,454,576 $825,000 $990,000 $1,059,300 $1,133,451 $1,212,793 $1,297,689
NET BOND PROCEEDS - - - - - - -
COST OF ISSUANCE (PROCEEDS)- - - - - - -
COST OF ISSUANCE (EXP.)- - - - - - -
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS - 2,125,000 - - - - -
OTHER SOURCES (12,028) 645,065 501,703 501,822 501,950 502,087 502,233
CAPITAL OUTLAY (1,789,045) (1,400,927) (1,867,251) (6,967,654) (11,476,313) (3,923,906) (2,298,691)
SHORT-TERM DEBT - - - - - - -
DEBT SERVICE (NEW)- - - - - - -
DEBT SERVICE (1,503,755) (1,465,499) (1,173,465) (767,628) (767,590) (767,538) (767,561)
-$1,850,252 $728,639 -$1,549,013 -$6,174,160 -$10,608,502 -$2,976,564 -$1,266,330
GENERATED FOR CAPITAL $9,767,647 $3,685,671 $5,968,594 $842,122 -$4,352,481 $2,227,311 $2,733,199
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -$6,396,914 -$7,634,000 -$6,498,000 -$6,958,300 -$7,418,000 -$7,877,300 -$8,188,000
$26,868,999 $30,239,732 $26,291,403 $25,761,997 $19,645,819 $7,875,338 $2,225,349
$3,370,733 -$3,948,329 -$529,406 -$6,116,178 -$11,770,481 -$5,649,989 -$5,454,801
- - - - - - -
$30,239,732 $26,291,403 $25,761,997 $19,645,819 $7,875,338 $2,225,349 -$3,229,452
406%169%177%119%42%10%-13%
7.73 2.02 6.41 9.14 8.15 6.78 5.21
15%10%20%40%7%7%7%
8%8%5%3%3%3%3%
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STORMWATER UTILITY CIP BUDGET
Six Year Projected Budget FY2027-FY2032
PROJECT DESCRIPTION PAST BUDGET
YEAR 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32 DELAYED
TOTAL LIFT STATIONS $1,837,000 $766,000 $105,000 $220,000 $920,000 $0 $479,700 $21,129,240
TOTAL DETENTION BASINS $100,000 $80,000 $315,000 $2,059,200 $345,000 $2,400,000 $0 $19,974,840
TOTAL COLLECTION MAINS $2,087,000 $567,000 $2,616,600 $3,308,800 $1,683,600 $1,620,000 $1,549,800 $100,176,840
TOTAL CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND MISC. DRIVEN PROJECTS $1,660,000 $3,550,000 $2,419,200 $770,000 $391,000 $2,328,000 $1,872,060 $11,146,800
TOTAL PUBLIC UTILITY DEFINED PROJECTS $600,000 $485,000 $420,000 $440,000 $460,000 $480,000 $492,000 $2,541,000
TOTAL RIPARIAN CORRIDOR PROJECTS $450,000 $450,000 $472,500 $0 $3,447,700 $720,000 $3,690,000 $2,319,420
TOTAL LOCAL AREA PROJECTS ( * WORK BY CITY CREWS $550,000 $550,000 $557,500 $565,000 $572,500 $580,000 $584,500 $0
TOTAL LANDSCAPING $50,000 $50,000 $52,500 $55,000 $57,500 $60,000 $61,500 $0
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $7,334,000 $6,498,000 $6,958,300 $7,418,000 $7,877,300 $8,188,000 $8,729,560 $157,288,140
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Street Lighting Utility- Budget Summary and Cash Flow
The following pages compare current (2026) streetlighting budgets with proposed (2027)
budgets. Capital project and capital purchase information are also presented.
Street Lighting Budget Summary compares the following with details:
Actual financial results (2025)
City Council adopted budget (2026)
Amended budget (2026)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028 and 2029)
Street Lighting Utility Cash Flow compares the following items (sources and uses
format):
Actual financial results (2025)
Anticipated financial results (2026)
Proposed Budget (2027)
Forecast Budgets (2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031)
Street Lighting Utility CIP Budget provides planned capital project spending for 2027
through 2031.
Street Lighting Utility Capital Purchases lists proposed capital outlay for the coming
budget year (2027)
.
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ACTUAL COUNCIL AMENDED PROJECTED PROPOSED FORECAST FORECAST
CASH BASIS ADOPTED BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
SOURCES FY25 FY26 FY26 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES
REVENUES
STREET LIGHTING FEES $5,428,320 $5,808,988 $5,808,988 $5,808,988 $8,713,482 $10,891,853 $11,981,038
INTEREST INCOME 205,159 45,653 45,653 154,638 134,217 155,988 166,025
OTHER REVENUES 227 240 240 351 527 659 725
TOTAL REVENUES $5,633,706 $5,854,881 $5,854,881 $5,963,977 $8,848,226 $11,048,500 $12,147,788
OTHER SOURCES
GRANTS & OTHER RELATED REVENUES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL FUND - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
IMPACT FEES - - - - - - -
BOND PROCEEDS - - - - - - -
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES $0 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
TOTAL REVENUE & SOURCES $5,633,706 $5,874,881 $5,874,881 $5,983,977 $8,868,226 $11,068,500 $12,167,788
EXPENSES & OTHER USES
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES $242,746 $421,410 $421,410 $421,410 $386,500 $413,850 $443,311
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE 3,017 9,994 9,994 9,994 9,994 10,993 12,092
TRAVEL & TRAINING - 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,500 6,050
UTILITIES 515,634 706,850 706,850 706,850 706,850 777,535 855,289
TECHNICAL SERVICES 3,196,826 2,569,700 2,702,351 2,702,351 1,999,300 2,487,515 2,501,466
IMS SERVICES 12,001 16,344 16,344 16,344 8,170 8,987 9,886
FLEET MAINTENANCE - - - - - - -
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE 69,217 71,501 71,501 71,501 73,360 80,696 88,766
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES - 16,867 16,867 16,867 - - -
RISK MANAGEMENT - 1,050 1,050 1,050 2,200 2,420 2,662
TRANSFERS TO GENERAL FUND - -- - - - -
BILLING COST 540,000 540,000 540,000 540,000 765,700 803,985 844,184
OTHER CHARGES AND SERVICES 3,596 3,498 3,498 15,251 3,698 4,068 4,475
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,583,037 $4,362,214 $4,494,865 $4,506,618 $3,960,772 $4,595,549 $4,768,181
OTHER USES
CAPITAL OUTLAY $72,409 $2,422,616 $3,672,616 $3,000,000 $1,575,000 $3,712,402 $2,273,540
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 940,866 1,440,000 1,456,414 1,456,414 1,000,000 1,580,000 1,140,000
DEBT SERVICES 193,527 193,528 193,528 96,770 155,366 176,828 176,899
TOTAL OTHER USES $1,206,802 $4,056,144 $5,322,558 $4,553,184 $2,730,366 $5,469,230 $3,590,439
TOTAL EXPENSE & OTHER USES $5,789,839 $8,418,358 $9,817,423 $9,059,802 $6,691,138 $10,064,779 $8,358,620
EXCESS REVENUE AND OTHER
SOURCES OVER (UNDER) USES -$156,133 -$2,543,477 -$3,942,542 -$3,075,825 $2,177,088 $1,003,721 $3,809,168
OPERATING CASH BALANCES
BEGINNING JULY 1 $5,755,191 $5,599,058 $5,599,058 $5,599,058 $2,523,233 $4,700,321 $5,704,042
RESTRICTED / DESIGNATED - - - - - - -
AVAILABLE JUNE 30 $5,599,058 $3,055,581 $1,656,516 $2,523,233 $4,700,321 $5,704,042 $9,513,210
CASH RESERVE RATIO 122%70%37%56%119%124%200%
STREET LIGHTING UTILITY BUDGET SUMMARY
FY2027 - FY2029
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Street Lighting Utility Cash Flow
FY 2027 Budget / FY 2028-2031 Forecast
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
REVENUE
STREET LIGHTING SERVICE REVENUE $5,428,320 $5,808,988 $8,713,482 $10,891,853 $11,981,038 $13,179,142 $13,838,099
OTHER INCOME 227 351 527 659 725 798 838
INTEREST INCOME 205,159 154,638 134,217 155,988 166,025 204,117 250,497
OPERATING INCOME $5,633,706 $5,963,977 $8,848,226 $11,048,500 $12,147,788 $13,384,057 $14,089,434
OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING EXPENSES -$4,583,037 -$4,506,618 -$3,960,772 -$4,595,549 -$4,768,181 -$5,232,417 -$5,742,374
NET INCOME EXCLUDING DEP.$1,050,669 $1,457,359 $4,887,454 $6,452,951 $7,379,607 $8,151,640 $8,347,060
OTHER INCOME & EXPENSE
BOND PROCEEDS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY (72,409) (3,000,000) (1,575,000) (3,712,402) (2,273,540) (2,116,795) (2,128,475)
DEBT SERVICE (193,527) (96,770) (155,366) (176,828) (176,899) (176,901) (176,910)
OTHER INCOME & EXPENSE -$265,936 -$3,076,770 -$1,710,366 -$3,869,230 -$2,430,439 -$2,273,696 -$2,285,385
CAPITAL GENERATION
GENERATED FOR CAPITAL $784,733 -$1,619,411 $3,177,088 $2,583,721 $4,949,168 $5,877,944 $6,061,675
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -$940,866 -$1,456,414 -$1,000,000 -$1,580,000 -$1,140,000 -$1,240,000 -$1,340,000
OPERATING CASH BALANCES
BEGINING CASH BALANCE $5,755,191 $5,599,058 $2,523,233 $4,700,321 $5,704,042 $9,513,210 $14,151,154
CASH INCREASE/(DECREASE)-$156,133 (3,075,825) 2,177,088 1,003,721 3,809,168 4,637,944 4,721,675
RESTRICTED/DESIGNATED - - - - - -
ENDING BALANCE $5,599,058 $2,523,233 $4,700,321 $5,704,042 $9,513,210 $14,151,154 $18,872,829
CASH RESERVE RATIO 122%56%119%124%200%270%329%
DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE 5.43 15.06 31.46 36.49 41.72 46.08 47.18
REVENUE CHANGE 10%10%50.0%25%10%10%5%
DEBT SERVICE % OF GROSS OP. REV.3.4%1.6%1.8%1.6%1.5%1.3%1.3%
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STREET LIGHTING UTILITY CIP BUDGET
Five Year Projected Budget 2027 - 2031
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
2025-26 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 2030-2031
STREET LIGHTING PROJECTS 1,440,000$ $ 1,000,000 $ 1,580,000 $ 1,240,000 $ 1,340,000 $ 1,340,000
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APPENDIX A: Rate Change Comparisons and Customer Impacts
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Water Rate Change Comparisons
Water Base Rates
The following tables compare current (2026) base account water rates with proposed (2027)
rates.
Definitions
Meter Size – shown in inches - size of connection to Public Utilities water system
Base rate – monthly service fee based on meter size
City Base Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Meter Size 2026 Monthly Rate 2027 Monthly Rate Change
3/4 $22.48 $32.33 +$9.85
1 1/2 $43.66 $62.79 +$19.13
3 $110.40 $158.78 +$48.38
4 $164.95 $237.23 +$72.28
6 $316.43 $455.08 +$138.65
8 $498.28 $716.60 +$218.32
10 $710.49 $1,021.79 +$311.30
12 $1,036.26 $1,490.31 +$454.05
County Base Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Meter Size 2026 Monthly Rate 2027 Monthly Rate Change
3/4 $30.35 $43.65 +$13.30
1 $38.57 $55.48 +$16.91
1 1/2 $58.94 $84.77 +$25.83
2 $83.50 $120.09 +$36.59
3 $149.04 $214.36 +$65.32
4 $222.68 $320.27 +$97.59
6 $427.18 $614.36 +$187.18
8 $672.68 $967.41 +$294.73
10 $959.16 $1,379.42 +$420.26
12 $1,398.95 $2,011.92 +$612.97
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Residential Rates
The following tables compare current (2026) commercial, industrial, and institutional account
water rates with proposed (2027) rates.
Definitions
• CCF – Hundred Cubic Feet of water (volume unit) -all rates shown are per CCF
• Block – Amount of water used- may also be referred to as tier.
• Residential – single-family, duplex, and triplex
City Residential Account Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Block Rate 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Change
Block 1 $2.84 $3.36 +$0.52
Block 2 $3.49 $4.13 +$0.64
Block 3 $4.46 $5.28 +$0.82
Block 4 $4.92 $5.82 +$0.90
County Residential Account Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Block Rate 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Change
Block 1 $3.83 $4.54 +$0.71
Block 2 $4.71 $5.58 +$0.87
Block 3 $6.03 $7.13 +$1.10
Block 4 $6.65 $7.86 +$1.21
Residential Rate Structure
Block Current
Block 1 1 - 5 CCF
Block 2 6 - 10 CCF
Block 3 11 - 40 CCF
Block 4 Greater than 40 CCF
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Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Rates
The following tables compare current (2026) commercial, industrial, and institutional account
water rates with proposed (2027) rates.
Definitions
CCF – Hundred Cubic Feet of water (volume unit) -all rates shown are per CCF
CII – Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional account type
City CII Account Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Seasonal Rate 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Change
Winter Rate (November - March) $2.18 $2.58 +$0.40
Summer Rate (April - October) $3.53 $4.18 +$0.65
County CII-Account Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Seasonal Rate 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Change
Winter Rate (November - March) $2.94 $3.49 +$0.55
Summer Rate (April - October) $4.77 $5.65 +$0.88
City CII Rate Structure
Rate Type 2026 Rate 2027 Rate
Winter Rate $2.18 $2.58
Commercial Summer $3.53 $4.18
Multi-Family Summer $3.35 $3.97
County CII Rate Structure
Rate Type 2026 Rate 2027 Rate
Winter Rate $2.94 $3.49
Commercial Summer $4.77 $5.64
Multi-Family Summer $4.52 $5.36
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Irrigation Rates
The following tables compare current (2026) irrigation account water rates with proposed
(2027) rates.
Definitions
CCF – Hundred Cubic Feet of water (volume unit) -all rates shown are per CCF
Irrigation account
Established for applying water for irrigation and landscaping only
Requires a separate connection to Public Utilities water main
Target Budget
Estimated amount of water consumed by acre
Different target budget established for each month of the irrigation season
Account and target budget determined by the Public Utilities Director or designee
City Irrigation Account Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Flat Rate or Block 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Change
Winter Rate (November - March) $4.30 $5.09 +$0.79
Summer Rate (April - October) Block 1 $2.93 $3.47 +$0.54
Summer Rate (April - October) Block 2 $4.09 $4.84 +$0.75
Summer Rate (April - October) Block 3 $4.30 $5.09 +$0.79
County Irrigation Account Monthly Water Rate Comparison
Flat Rate or Block 2026 Rate 2027 Rate Change
Winter Rate (November - March) $5.81 $6.88 +$1.07
Summer Rate (April - October) Block 1 $3.96 $4.69 +$0.73
Summer Rate (April - October) Block 2 $5.53 $6.54 +$1.01
Summer Rate (April - October) Block 3 $5.81 $6.88 +$1.07
Irrigation Account Rate Structure
Block Current
Flat Rate All Usage
Block 1 1CCF-Target Budget
Block 2 Target Budget up to 300% of Target Budget
Block 3 Over 300% of Target Budget
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Proposed Water Rate Change Customer Impacts
The following tables compare current (2026) water rates with proposed (2027) rates for
example customers on a monthly and annual basis. All rates shown include the base and
usage rates.
Definitions
• CCF – Hundred Cubic Feet of water (volume unit) -all rates shown are per CCF
• Meter Size – shown in inches - size of connection to Public Utilities water system
Annual Impact on Example City Customers
Account Type Annual
Usage Size Rate Rate Change
Residential
Minimum Use
Use
Medium Use
Use 1
CCF 2
CCF 2
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Monthly Impact on Example City Customers
Account Type Monthly
Usage Size Rate Monthly Change
Residential
Minimum Use
Residential Low
Use
8 CCF 3/4 $47.15 $61.52 +$14.37
Medium Use
Use 1
Annual Impact on Example County Customers
Account Type Annual
Usage Size Rate Rate Change
Residential
Minimum Use
Use
Residential
Medium Use
255 CCF 3/4 $1,697.19 $2,101.46 +$404.27
Use 1
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Monthly Impact on Example County Customers
Account Type Monthly
Usage Size Rate Monthly Change
Residential
Minimum Use
Use
Residential
Medium Use
21 CCF 3/4 $141.43 $175.12 +$33.69
Use 1
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Sewer Rate Change Comparisons
The following tables compare current (2026) sewer charges with proposed (2027) rates by
customer class.
Definitions
DU – Dwelling Unit
CCF – Hundred Cubic Feet of water (volume unit)
ERU – Equivalent Residential Unit and is calculated. Four (4) CCF of an average
monthly flow equals one (1) ERU.
Sewer Base Fee
Fixed monthly sewer charge based on customer class.
Customer Class 2026 Base Fee 2027 Base Fee Change
Single Family $3.70 $9.58 $5.88
Duplex $7.40 $19.16 $11.76
Triplex $11.10 $28.74 $17.64
Multi-Family (per DU) $3.70 $48.94 $45.24
Commercial (per ERU) $3.70 $9.58 $5.88
Multi-Family customers move to a fixed rate per dwelling unit based on cost of service.
Volumetric Rate – Flow
Charge applied to wastewater flow.
Customer Class 2026 Rate per CCF 2027 Rate per
CCF
Change
Single Family $8.56 $9.84 $1.28
Duplex $8.56 $9.84 $1.28
Triplex $8.56 $9.84 $1.28
Multi-Family (per DU) $8.56 $0.00 -$8.56
Commercial (per ERU) $9.54 $10.97 $1.43
Flow Calculation- Methodology
Residential customers – single-family, duplex, triplex
Flow based on average winter water consumption (AWC)
Winter period: December through February of the evaluation year.
Commercial customers
Wastewater flow is calculated as 70% of total water consumption.
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High Strength Charges
Applicable to monitored customers with wastewater exceeding standard pollutant
concentrations.
Category Cost per pound of
Discharge
Rate per CCF
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD >360 mg/L) $0.53 —
Total Suspended Solids (TSS >290 mg/L) $0.55 —
Ammonia (NH3 >32 mg/L) $2.88 —
Phosphorous (>7 mg/L) $14.52 —
Flow Charge — $10.97
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Proposed Sewer Rate Change Customer Impacts
The following tables compare current (2026) water rates with proposed (2027) rates for
example customers on a monthly and annual basis. All rates shown include the base and
volumetric rates.
Definitions
AWC – Average Winter Water Consumption
CCF – Hundred Cubic Feet of water (volume unit)
Annual Impact on Example City Customers
Account Type Annualized
AWC
2026 Annual
Rate
2027 Annual
Rate
Annual
Change
Residential
Minimum Use
24 CCF $249.84 $351.12 +$101.28
Residential Low
Use
48 CCF $455.28 $587.28 +$132.00
Residential
Medium Use
96 CCF $866.16 $1,059.60 +$193.44
Residential High
Use
180 CCF $1,585.20 $1,886.16 +$300.96
Monthly Impact on Example City Customers
Account Type Monthly
AWC
2026 Monthly
Rate
2027 Monthly
Rate
Monthly
Change
Residential
Minimum Use
2 CCF $20.82 $29.26 +$8.44
Residential Low
Use
4 CCF $37.94 $48.94 +$11.00
Residential
Medium Use
8 CCF $72.18 $88.30 +$16.12
Residential High
Use
15 CCF $132.10 $157.18 +$25.08
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Stormwater Rate Changes
The following tables compare current (2026) stormwater charges with proposed (2027) rates
by customer type.
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU): 1(one) residential property or 2,500 square
feet of impervious area.
Monthly Stormwater Rate Comparison
Customer Type ERU Basis 2026 Monthly
Rate Rate
Single and Duplex
(less than 0.25 acre)
(more than 0.25 acre)
other parcels
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Proposed Stormwater Rate Change Customer Impacts
Annual Impact on Example City Customers
Customer Type Example
ERUs
2026 Annual
Rate
2027 Annual
Rate
Annual
Change
Residential (less
than 0.25 acre)
than 0.25 acre)
Monthly Impact on Example City Customers
Customer Type Example
ERUs
2026 Monthly
Rate
2027 Monthly
Rate
Monthly
Change
Residential (less
than 0.25 acre)
Residential (more
than 0.25 acre)
Any ERU $12.25 $14.70 +$2.45
Industrial 25 ERUs $218.75 $262.50 +$43.75
Commercial 10 ERUs $87.50 $105.00 +$17.50
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Streetlighting Rate Change Comparisons
Streetlighting Usage Rates for City Lighting Customers
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU): 1residential property or 75 feet of street frontage for
non-residential property.
Residential enhanced lighting fees (Groups 1 and 2) are transitioning to the base service
fee.
Monthly Street Lighting Usage Rate
Flat Rate or Block 2026 Rate per ERU 2027 Rate per ERU Change
Base $5.19 $7.78 +$2.59
Group1 $7.89 $7.78 -$0.11
Group 2 $22.17 $7.78 -$14.39
Group 3 $60.97 $103.90 +$42.93
Annual Street Lighting Usage Rate
Flat Rate or Block 2026 Rate per ERU 2027 Rate per ERU Change
Base $62.28 $93.36 +$31.08
Group 1 $94.68 $93.36 -$1.32
Group 2 $266.04 $93.36 -$172.68
Group 3 $731.64 $1,246.80 +$515.16
Street Lighting Rate Structure
Block Current Proposed
Flat Rate All usage per month All usage per month
Block 1 Enhanced Residential per month Residential per month
Block 2 Enhanced Residential per month Residential per month
Block 3 Enhanced Commercial per month Commercial per month
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Combined Rate Change Comparisons
The following tables compare current (2026) combined rates with proposed (2027) rates for
example customers on a monthly and annual basis. All rates shown include the base and
usage rates.
Calculation Notes
• Sewer is based on prior year average winter water consumption (December –
February evaluation period
• Proposed streetlighting rates transition Groups 1 and 2 to Base
• Medium use calculation includes a summer month with higher water consumption
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Combined Annual Impact on Example City Customers
Account Type Fund Annual
Usage
Meter Size
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2026
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2027
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Total
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Combined Monthly Average Impact on Example City Customers
Account Type Fund Monthly
Usage Fee Type Rate Rate Change
Residential
Minimum Use
Total
Total
Use
Total
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Stormwater and Street Lighting Rate Changes
Monthly Stormwater Charges
Customer Type ERU Basis 2026 Monthly
Rate
2027 Monthly
Rate
Change
Single and Duplex (less
than 0.25 acre)
All ERUs $8.75 $10.50 +$1.75
Single and Duplex
(more than 0.25 acre)
All ERUs $12.25 $14.70 +$2.45
Triplex and Fourplex All ERUs $17.50 $21.00 +$3.50
other parcels
Monthly Street Lighting Charges
Flat Rate or Block 2026 Rate per ERU 2027 Rate per ERU Change
Base $5.19 $7.78 +$2.59
Group1 $7.89 $7.78 -$0.11
Group 2 $22.17 $7.78 -$14.39
Group 3 $60.97 $103.90 +$42.93
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WATER RATES COMPARED WITH NEARBY STATES
CITIES COMPARED WITH 7,480 GALLONS PER MONTH AND 24,000 GALLONS SUMMER USAGE
BASED ON EIGHT MONTHS WINTER USAGE AND FOUR MONTHS SUMMER USEAGE
RANKING WESTERN STATES CITY, STATE
AVERAGE
MONTHLY
CHARGES
1 FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA $188.50
4 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Proposed) $108.50
2 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA $106.18
3 CHEYENNE, WYOMING $99.65
5 PHOENIX, ARIZONA $91.14
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Current)$86.84
6 DENVER, COLORADO $78.89
7 HENDERSEN, NEVADA $77.39
8 RENO, NEVADA $68.60
9 BOISE, IDAHO $53.43
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SEWER RATES COMPARED WITH NEARBY STATES
RANKING
COMPARISON OF RECOGNIZABLE CITIES IN
WESTERN STATES CITY, STATE
AVERAGE
MONTHLY
CHARGES
1 PHOENIX, AZ $75.98
2 SALT LAKE CITY, UT (PROPOSED)68.62
3 PLEASANT GROVE, UT 66.82
4 BOISE, ID 64.50
5 RENO, NV 59.08
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (CURRENT)55.06
6 FLAGSTAFF, AZ 53.86
7 DENVER, CO 50.51
8 CHEYENNE, WY 39.10
9 HENDERSON, NV 31.61
10 LAS VEGAS, NV 24.20
* ANNUAL COST BASED ON 12 MONTHS @ 4,488 GALLONS (6 CCF) PER MONTH AVERAGE WINTER WATER CONSUMPTION.
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SEWER RATES COMPARED WITH LOCAL CITIES
RANKING CITY OR DISTRICT
RATE
MONTHLY
RATE PER
1,000
GALS
ANNUAL
FEES
SEWER *
1 MURRAY CITY 32.82 5.35 $681.97
2 CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE 0.00 10.00 538.56
3 SALT LAKE CITY, UT (PROPOSED)9.58 9.84 529.94
4 SALT LAKE CITY, UT (CURRENT)3.70 8.56 505.41
5 GRANGER - HUNTER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 32.43 1.70 480.72
6 ODGEN CITY 39.59 0.48 500.93
7 KEARNS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 32.69 1.53 474.68
8 WEST JORDAN CITY 26.41 2.46 449.41
9 SOUTH VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT 38.00 0.00 456.00
10 MAGNA CITY ****35.17 0.00 422.04
11 MIDVALLEY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 33.80 0.00 405.60
12 TAYLORSVILLE - BENNION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 14.68 2.91 332.88
13 COTTONWOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 30.00 0.00 360.00
14 MT OLYMPUS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 30.00 0.00 360.00
15 SOUTH DAVIS SEWER DISTRICT 27.00 0.00 324.00
* ANNUAL COST BASED ON 12 MONTHS @ 4,488 GALLONS (6 CCF) PER MONTH AVERAGE WINTER WATER CONSUMPTION.
Districts may also receive property taxes, therefore the total cost to a resident may not be reflected in the annual / monthly fee listed above.
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STORMWATER RATES COMPARED WITH LOCAL CITIES
RANKING CITY NAME CURRENT
1 PLEASANT GROVE $30.67
2 PROVO 10.75
3 AMERICAN FORK 10.50
4 SALT LAKE CITY (PROPOSED)10.50
5 OGDEN CITY 10.22
6 SOUTH JORDAN CITY 9.29
7 BOUNTIFUL CITY 9.25
SALT LAKE CITY (CURRENT)8.75
8 MURRAY CITY 8.25
9 OREM 8.20
10 SALT LAKE CITY (PROPOSED)7.67
11 DRAPER CITY 7.00
12 WEST JORDAN CITY 6.78
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Actuals and Budget amounts
In the following slides
•Actuals are presented for all completed years.
•Budgeted amounts are presented for current
and future year.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES PROPOSED DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE AND METROPOLITAN WATER ASSESSMENT
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Series 2022 Series 2024 A Series 2025 Series 2025 B
Series 2025 C Series 2026 Series 2027 Series 2028
Series 2029
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MILLION GALLONS DELIVERED BY FISCAL YEAR
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Source: https://www.mwdsls.org/pdfs/ULS%20Charts%20and%20Tables%202023-03-06.pdf
WATER UTILITY CONSERVATION TRENDS
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PROPOSED PERSONNEL CHANGES
Water Sewer Storm St. Lights Total
FTE's 2026 299.19 138.13 50.33 2.35 490.00
New positions - - - - -
FTE's 2027 (before allocation) 299.19 138.13 50.33 2.35 490.00
Allocation Changes (0.05) 2.30 (1.25) (1.00) -
FTE's 2027 (after allocation) 299.14 140.43 49.08 1.35 490.00
Seasonal Positions FY2027 8.950 0.975 0.825 - 1 0.750
Total FTEs & Seasonal Positions FY2027 308.090 141.405 49.905 1.350 500.750
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SALT LAKE CITY BOARD MEMBER TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair Submission Date:
04/23/2026
Date Sent To Council:
04/27/2026
From:
Otto, Rachel
Subject: Board appointment Recommendation: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the Council approve the appointment of Deborah Chiquito to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a 4
year term starting on the date of City Council advice and consent .
Deborah Chiquito currently lives outside the City.
Approved:*
Otto, Rachel
SALT LAKE CITY BOARD MEMBER TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair Submission Date:
04/23/2026
Date Sent To Council:
04/27/2026
From:
Otto, Rachel
Subject: Board appointment Recommendation: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the Council approve the appointment of Turner Bitton to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a 4 year
term starting on the date of City Council advice and consent .
Turner Bitton currently lives in District 2.
Approved:*
Otto, Rachel
City Council Announcements
For You Information
A. Agenda Packet Days Shift to Fridays during Budget Season
Friendly reminder, to help accommodate the volume of budget information and
rapid pace of Council meetings during budget, agenda packets are published on
Fridays instead of Thursdays.
This shift would begin on May 8th for the May 12th CRA and Council meetings
and end after the budget is adopted.
Meetings will also adjust to starting at 1:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.
B. Below are the Meetings for May.
Please note that Thursday, May 7th, and Tuesday, May 26th have been removed.
Tuesday, May 5
Limited CRA Meeting, Council Work Session & Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 12
CRA Meeting & Council Work Session
Thursday, May 14
Council Work Session Only
Tuesday, May 19
CRA Meeting, Council Work Session & Formal Meeting
Thursday, May 21
Council Work Session Only
Thursday, May 28
Council Work Session Only
TENTATIVE: Current June Schedule (subject to change)
Tuesday, June 2 - Council Work Session & Formal Meeting
Thursday, June 4 - Council Work Session Only
Tuesday, June 9 - CRA Meeting, Council Work Session, & Formal Meeting
TENTATIVE - Thursday, June 11 - Council Work Session & Formal (as needed
for budget)
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