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COUNCIL BUDGET
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
tinyurl.com/SLCFY24
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Bruno, Ben Luedtke, Allison Rowland,
Sylvia Richards, Kira Luke, and Sam Owen
DATE: June 13, 2023 4:47 PM
RE: Fiscal Year 2023-24 MOTIONS FOR CITY BUDGET ADOPTION
– RED TEXT TO BE READ ALOUD BY COUNCIL MEMBERS –
MOTION 1. Adopts Library Fund Budget (agenda item H4)
I move that the Council adopt an ordinance approving the budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City for Fiscal
Year 2023-24.
MOTION 2. Adopts City Budget except Library and CIP (agenda item H5)
I move that the Council adopt an ordinance approving Salt Lake City’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget as outlined in the
attached key changes spreadsheets and staffing document, excluding the schedule for capital projects and debt and
the Library Fund, including the contingent appropriations as listed on the motion sheet under Motion #2, items A
through D.
A. Foothill Trails contingency – Existing and new funds for the construction, modification and decommissioning of trails built under the
Foothills Trail System Master Plan, Phase 1, will be placed in a holding account with release contingent on the Administration’s review, in
collaboration with a broad spectrum of community stakeholders, of:
the implementation to-date of the Master Plan;
identification of adjustments or additional engagement as warranted; and
the Council’s authorization to move forward after the Council evaluates the results of the process.
The City Council is willing to provide funding to the Administration for one or more outside experts who can objectively evaluate the technical
and public policy aspects of the trail changes and additions completed to date and anticipated in the Master Plan. That written evaluation
should focus on, but not be limited to:
the extent to which trail planning and development have been consistent with the vision, goals and principles in the Master Plan,
including: best practices; strategies for the preservation and stewardship of the land; and
respect for Tribal concerns.
In addition, the written evaluation should include an analysis of how the process could be adapted to better meet the needs and desires of
all users.
Existing and new funds for environmental studies will not be on hold, so long as such funds are not used for construction or decommissioning
of trails. Existing and new funds for maintenance or repair of existing trails are released to conduct ongoing maintenance ensuring that tread
is within standard design practices for linear grade, width, cross slope and surface drainage. This does not include realignment.
Passive closure of trails is allowed if a trail becomes a danger to environment (excessive water damage and erosion) or public safety (for
example when a trail has washed out or excessive water damage has occurred). Passive means fence and signage. No trenching is permitted.
B. Continued Contingency for All Funding Our Future -- Sales Tax Funds (this has been adopted each year since the City
implemented the sales tax). The Council approves Funding Our Future sales tax revenue appropriations with the following conditions:
a. Expenditure of Funding Our Future Sales Tax Funds. Funding our Future funds may not be expended unless the department or
division expending the funds complies with:
i. Utah Fiscal Procedures Act
ii. The City’s Procurement Code and Rules
iii. Written verification from the City Attorney and City Finance Director that proper legal and financial procedures have been
followed.
b. Other Funding Our Future Budget Contingencies:
i. The Administration providing a written semiannual spending, implementation and outcomes report on each of the critical
need areas.
ii. Tracking funding for Fleet provided through the Funding our Future tax separately to ensure it is spent only on public safety
(police, fire, dispatch).
iii. The Administration spending funds in the critical need areas as adopted in the attached key changes spreadsheet.
iv. The Administration bringing back to the Council any proposed adjustments to the adopted budget in a budget amendment for
re-appropriation before changes are made.
v. The Administration maintaining and regularly updating a publicly available dashboard reflecting revenues received and
actual uses.
vi. In FY24 and all future funding requests, providing a label denoting which line items are funded with this Funding Our Future
sales tax funds.
vii. For all positions added, the Administration shall submit an annual written review along with the Mayor’s Recommended
Budget to ensure that each position continues to serve the critical need areas and, if a Council work session briefing is
scheduled, provide a presentation of the report.
C. Air Quality Incentives Program - $230,000 of new ongoing funding for an expanded Air Quality Incentives Program is hereby adopted
contingent upon the Administration providing a written proposal of the program policy (such as but not limited to: income-qualification
guidelines, prioritization criteria, maximum awards by incentive type, equity considerations, and other details) and Council approval of the
program policy and goals.
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D. Sanctioned Camping Catalytic Grant Fund – $500,000 for sanctioned camping/RV parking into a holding account, pending future
discussion with Administration, fact-finding on best practices from other cities, and local and State considerations.
MOTION 3. Sets All Tax Rates (agenda item H6)
I move that the Council adopt an ordinance setting the final rate of tax levy, including the final levy for the Library
Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City, made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as
listed on the motion sheet, and authorize the Council Chair to sign the necessary documentation for the State Tax
Commission.
A tax of .003599 on each dollar of taxable valuation of which:
A. .002456 shall be credited as revenue in the General Fund, generating $100,530,046 of ongoing revenue; and
B. .000037 shall be credited to the judgment levy for the General Fund, a one-year adjustment generating
$1,498,935 of one-time revenue; and
C. .000580 shall be credited as revenue in the special Library Fund, generating $24,916,220 of ongoing revenue;
and
D. .000424 shall be credited toward repayment of General Obligation Bonds, generating $17,342,055 of ongoing
revenue; and
E. .000007 shall be credited to the judgment levy for the Library Fund, a one-year adjustment generating $293,207
of one-time revenue; and
F. .000095 shall be credited as revenue in the special Governmental Immunity Fund for tort liability, generating
$3,888,581 of ongoing revenue.
MOTION 4. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Debt Service
I move that the Council adopt $39,759,267 to be transferred into CIP, including APPROVING $11,701,526 in funding
as shown on the motion sheet. Later this year the Council will consider CIP project-specific allocations.
MOTION 5. Adopts Legislative Intent Statements / Interim Study Items
I move that the Council adopt the Legislative Intent Statements as outlined on the motion sheet under Motion 5,
items A through I.
A. Building Security – It is the intent of the Council that the Administration prioritize hiring the new Safety and Security Manager FTE
proposed for the Public Services Department and return to the Council by the end of 2023 with recommendations for how the building security
funds could be used.
B. Options for Citywide Zoning Re-evaluation – It is the intent of the Council that the Administration prepare a work plan that outlines
options for potential Citywide zoning improvements.
C. Apprenticeship Program Incentives - It is the intent of the Council to ask the Administration to recommend strategies to incentivize an
employee who works through the City Apprenticeship program to remain with the City once they are certified.
D. Legal Defenders Association - It is the intent of the Council to request the Administration:
shift funding for the Legal Defenders contract to Funding Our Future, under the policy umbrella of Public Safety, with the rationale that
these attorneys are an integral piece of the criminal justice system and often connect clients to resources and services to help them
recover from an addiction or otherwise help them get back on their feet.
discuss with Salt Lake County whether it would be more efficient for the County to manage the full contract, with the City contributing
funding towards it.
E. Pay Parity among Attorneys - It is the intent of the Council that the Administration evaluate pay parity among the City Attorney’s Office,
Salt Lake Legal Defenders, the City prosecutors, and the County prosecutors. Because this may be a longer-term issue, the Council could ask
that the Human Resources Department conduct a more thorough evaluation on this topic and recommend strategies to achieve pay parity over
the longer term. First priority is that attorneys on both sides of a courtroom have pay parity; second would be parity among agencies (County,
State, Municipal).
F. Golf Fee Structure - It is the intent of the Council to ask the Administration to evaluate developing a program for the Golf Division that could
provide discounted rates to reduce financial barriers for City residents, especially those with limited financial resources.
G. Evaluating Efficiencies of All Diversified Response Teams – It is the intent of the Council to ask the Administration to evaluate all
response teams that may be considered part of a diversified response to public safety, establish common metrics, and evaluate whether there
are opportunities for efficiencies or streamlining, including clarity on dispatch and whether/if the public is intended to contact any teams
directly and how resources are deployed. In addition, to clarify roles of each team and how a call for service is routed from one team to
another, and how calls from the public are routed.
H. Department Role Clarity in Ordinance - It is the intent of the Council to ask the Attorney’s Office to propose updates to the City’s code
that define and discuss the respective roles of City departments. This review should include, but not be limited to, the Sustainability, Economic
Development, and Public Lands Departments. Per Council discussion, Sustainability is the priority.
I. Airport Air Quality and Transit Investment – The City Council formally requests that the Airport submit a written plan (and funding
proposal if needed) to the Council regarding plans to encourage and facilitate transit, ride sharing and other transportation options which do
not rely on single-passenger vehicles. The Council requests that the plan include milestones and metrics to measure progress on the Airport's
investment in mitigating the air quality impact of private vehicle trips to the airport, the environmental impact of the addition of parking lot
impervious surface to accommodate those vehicle trips, and shared advocacy. Efforts to support and encourage transit opportunities for the
traveling public are also encouraged by the Council. In making this request the City Council recognizes that the Airport makes strong
environmental investments in its construction and operations.
Category / Item Amount
Debt Service Payments on Existing Bonds 10,301,526$
Crime Lab Lease Ongoing Costs 600,000$
Facilities Maintenance Base Ongoing Funding 350,000$
Public Lands Maintenance Base Ongoing Funding 250,000$
Vacant City-owned Properties Maintenance Base Ongoing Funding 200,000$
TOTAL for Approval in FY2024 Annual Budget 11,701,526$
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MOTION 6. All other budget-related ordinances, including compensation (agenda items H7 to H17)
I move that the Council adopt ordinances A through J as shown on the motion sheet relating to the Fiscal Year 2023-
24 budget.
A. Approving an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule including a 6.3% increase to all fees paid into the
General Fund.
B. Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Compensation Plan for all Non-represented employees of Salt Lake City Corporation.
C. Adopting an ordinance approving the memorandum of understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1004, representing eligible employees in City departments, and
appropriating necessary funds to implement the MOU provisions.
D. Approving an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year 2024 the provisions of the memorandum of
understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the International Association of Firefighters Local 81, representing eligible
employees in the Fire Department.
E. Approving an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year 2024, the provisions of the memorandum of
understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Salt Lake Police Association, representing eligible employees in the
Police Department.
F. Approving an ordinance amending sections 12.56.120, 12.56.130, 12.56.550 and 12.56.570 of the Salt Lake City Code to clarify fees
relating to Accessible Parking Space Violations.
G. Approving an ordinance amending Sections 2.07.040, 2.35.030, 2.07.040, 2.35.030,2.72.030, 2.96.020,10.07.070 and 17.12.040 of
the Salt Lake City Code to clarify the status of members appointed to Salt Lake City boards and commissions.
H. Approving an ordinance amending section 3.16.040 of the Salt Lake City Code and incorporating references to the Salt Lake City
Consolidated Fee Schedule to clarify Past Due Account Receivable Fees.
I. Approving an ordinance amending section 3.16.040 of the Salt Lake City Code and incorporating references to the Salt Lake City
Consolidated Fee Schedule to clarify exemptions relating to the removal/bagging of Parking Meters.
J. Resolution relating to compensation philosophy: In recognition of the unique challenges associated with public safety employment,
the City is committed to providing its firefighters and police officers with a competitive compensation package that aims to be at or
near the top of the market for such employment.