HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransmittal - 5/16/2024SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Chair
Start Date:
05/16/2024
Date Sent to Council:
05/23/2024
From:
Employee Name:
Randy Hillier
E-mail
randy.hillier@slcgov.com
Department
Finance
Department Director Signature Chief Administrator Officer's Signature *
Director Signed Date
05/17/2024
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
05/23/2024
Subject:
FY 2024 Consent Agenda #6
Additional Staff Contact:
Greg Cleary - greg.cleary@slcgov.com
Amy Dorsey - amy.dorsey@slcgov.com
Presenters/Staff Table
Document Type *
Information Item
Budget Impact *
Yes
No
Budget Impact:
$1,651,779.98
Recommendation:*
The Administration recommends that the City Council consent to the transfer of these grants and donations from the holding account and
establish a project budget.
Background/Discussion
The grant holding account was established to fund grants between budget amendments with the understanding that the grants would be
submitted as part of the next budget opening. Items transmitted are placed on a Council Consent agenda and then formally approved during the
following budget amendment. On occasion, a similar process is employed for donations to the City.
Where necessary, resolutions were previously passed authorizing the Mayor to sign and accept these grants and donations.
Will the City Council need to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
Each of the grant initiatives contained in this Consent Agenda have previously had a public hearing, and Council Staff has had the opportunity to
ask questions and seek clarification prior to each of the hearings.
Chief Administrator Officer's Comments
Fund Expenditure Amount Revenue Amount Ongoing or One- time FTEs
1 Increase Homeless Mitigation Grant Misc. Grants 306,430.98 306,430.98 One Time 0
2 Increase to Fire BEMS Grant Misc. Grants 11,382.00 11,382.00 One Time 0
3 UDOT Contribution for HAWK Signal Misc. Grants 155,000.00 155,000.00 One Time 0
4 500 South and 600 South Grand Boulevards Concept Development Misc. Grants 180,000.00 180,000.00 One Time 0
5 The Jordan River Water Trail Tree and Debris Removal Misc. Grants 30,000.00 30,000.00 One Time 0
6 Reuse, Reduce and Recycle for a Waste Free Salt Lake Misc. Grants 954,687.00 954,687.00 One Time 0
7 Flammable Flaring System Misc. Grants 5,000.00 5,000.00 One Time 0
8 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Misc. Grants 9,280.00 9,280.00 One Time 0
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Total of Consent Agenda Items 1,651,779.98 1,651,779.98 0
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Consent Agenda #6
Initiative Number/Name
Section G: Council Consent Agenda - Grant Awards
Section I: Council Added Items
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Section G: Council Consent Agenda – Grant Awards
G-1: Increase Homeless Mitigation Grant Misc. Grants $306,430.98
Department: CAN – Housing Stability Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Michelle Hoon
The State of Utah has given the City an increase for the Homeless Mitigation grant. As a reminder, the City was
awarded $3,107,201 for FY 2024 in budget amendment #2. This award was for: 1) Public Safety staff, program
supplies, equipment and vehicle maintenance. 2) two subawards for Volunteers of America and the Downtown
Alliance and 3) 2 HEART Coordinators, Case Manager, half the salary of a grants person along with training, travel and
program supplies.
Due to the City hosting overflow beds, the City received additional funds for FY 24. The City received $650,000. 2/3 of
that money went to shelter providers. The City retained $216,439.66, which was on this fiscal year’s consent agenda
#3, was required to be put toward public safety. The City has also been awarded an additional $42,055.48, which is
part of this Consent Agenda request, to go toward Police Department staff time. For a total of $258,495.14 in
additional funds since the original grant was received.
In addition to the above-mentioned Homeless Mitigation grant amounts, the state has given the City additional funds
of $264,375.50 which will be used for Police Department for overtime hours.
A public hearing for the original award was held 9/9/2023.
G-2: Increase to Fire BEMS Grant Misc Grants $11,382.00
Department: Fire Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Brittany Blair
In September of 2023 the Fire Department was awarded $8,014 for their annual allocation for the Bureau of
Emergency (BEMS) grant for medical services and preparedness. On March 10, 2024, that amount was increased by a
further $11,382 for a new total of $19,396. This request pertains to the additional $11,382 being provided by the
BEMS.
A public hearing for the original award was held on 10/03/2023.
G-3: UDOT Contribution for HAWK Signal Misc. Grants $155,000.00
Department: CAN – Transportation Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Jeff Gulden
The City is planning to make improvements to State Street including the addition of a mid-block HAWK signal at 640
South and State Street to accommodate current and future traffic needs. UDOT committed to providing $155,000
toward the cost of this project.
A public hearing was held 4/2/2024
G-4: 500 South and 600 South Grand Boulevards Concept
Development
Misc Grants $180,000.00
Department: CAN - Transportation Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Lara McLellan
Salt Lake City's goal is to develop transportation planning guidelines that support the existing character of the 500
South and 600 South part of the Ballpark neighborhood, integrate Smith's Ballpark activities into a year-round
destination for residents and visitors and improve transportation choices for the area. The Wasatch Front Regional
Council will hire consultants to perform the work outlined in the application. This study will consider redesigning the
streets as boulevards with improved walking and bicycling along them and better connections across them. Salt Lake
City is committing to a cash match of $20,000. The match is from the existing Transportation budget.
A public hearing for this award was held on May 7, 2024.
G-5: The Jordan River Water Trail Tree and Debris Removal Misc Grants $30,000.00
Department: Public Lands Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Tyler Fonarow
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This was not a grant the City applied for, rather the Utah Department of Natural Resources awarded these funds as
ongoing support for a previously funded project. The Jordan River Water Trail Tree & Debris Removal project consists
of the removal of certain trees and other organic matter and debris waste from the Jordan River Water Trail corridor to
enhance safe and accessible non-motorized watercraft navigation while minimizing bank erosion and strengthening
bank stability. The state has giving funding for this project twice previously.
No public hearing was held as the City did not apply for these funds, but was awarded in support of an ongoing project.
G-6: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle for a Waste Free Salt Lake Misc Grants $954,687.00
Department: Sustainability Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Sophia Nicholas
The purpose of this award is to enhance Salt Lake City Corporation's efforts to meet the REO grants elements.
Specifically, Salt Lake City Corporation will promote the role of reuse, reduce and recycle to achieve zero waste by
2040 by engaging, building trust, and increasing awareness and participation of low-income and disadvantage
members of Salt Lake City, UT in residential and community recycling programs.
Public hearing was held 4/18/2024
G-7: Flammable Flaring System Misc Grants $5,000.00
Department: Fire Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Brittany Blair
Marathon Corporation Community Investment Program awarded Salt Lake City's Fire Department $5000 for a
Flammable Gases Flaring System.
Public hearing was held 1/16/2024
G-8: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Misc Grants $9,280.00
Department: Police Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Laura Nygaard
The Salt Lake City Police Department is proposed as a sub-awardee in the Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of
Forensic Services (UBFS) application for the FY2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program.
The state’s application includes $9,280 for the Salt Lake City Police Department Crime Lab 2024 Annual Accreditation
Fee through ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) under ISO/IEC 17020. Please note the Coverdell FY 2022
was on consent agenda #5.
Public hearing was held 4/2/2024
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MARY BETH THOMPSON
Chief Financial Officer
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 245
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114 TEL 801-535-6403
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
_______________________________ Date Received: __________________
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff Date sent to Council: _____________
TO: Salt Lake City Council
Victoria Petro, Chair
DATE: May 16, 2024
FROM: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer ________________________________
SUBJECT: Transmittal Council Consent Agenda #6 Items Fiscal Year 2023-24
STAFF CONTACTS: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer (801) 535-6403 or
Greg Cleary, City Budget Director (801) 535-6394
DOCUMENT TYPE: Consent Agenda/Establish Grant Projects from Grant Holding Account
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the City Council consent to the transfer
of these grants and donations from the holding account and establish a
project budget.
BUDGET IMPACT: Grant Holding Account ($1,651,779.98 )
New Grant Project $1,651,779.98
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The grant holding account was established to fund grants between
budget amendments with the understanding that the grants would be submitted as part of the next
budget opening. Items transmitted are placed on a Council Consent agenda and then formally
approved during the following budget amendment. On occasion, a similar process is employed for
donations to the City.
Where necessary, resolutions were previously passed authorizing the Mayor to sign and accept these
grants and donations.
EXHIBITS: Consent Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda Detail
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