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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMotion Sheet - 6/10/2025Item H1-H15 Page | 1 COUNCIL BUDGET MOTION SHEET CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY tinyurl.com/SLCFY26 TO:City Council Members FROM: Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Allison Rowland, Sylvia Richards, Kira Luke, Michael Sanders, Kate Werrett DATE: June 10, 2025 (last updated 6/10/2025 5:05 PM) RE: Fiscal Year 2025-26 MOTIONS FOR CITY BUDGET ADOPTION – RED TEXT TO BE READ ALOUD BY COUNCIL MEMBERS – MOTION 1. Adopts Library Fund Budget (agenda item H2) I move that the Council adopt an ordinance approving the budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2025-26. MOTION 2. Adopts City Budget except Library and CIP (agenda item H1) I move that the Council adopt an ordinance approving Salt Lake City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 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 and B. A. Foothill Trails Contingency: Conditional appropriation regarding expenditures for foothill trails. Only the maintenance of existing trails in the Foothills Trail System will be permitted, and other funding will be placed on hold with the following contingencies: 1. Current maintenance will occur as scheduled by the department. a. Trail maintenance is defined as: The regular and periodic upkeep of trail infrastructure to ensure safety, functionality, and sustainability, including activities such as clearing fallen trees or brush, repairing tread erosion, maintaining drainage features (e.g., rolling grade dips, culverts), reinforcing structures (bridges, retaining walls), and updating signage. Trail maintenance ranges from routine (e.g., clearing debris) to cyclical or deferred (e.g., replacing aging structures), and shall adhere to the maintenance recommendations outlined in the Foothill Trail Master Plan and other natural lands management plans. 2. Rehabilitation projects can occur as scheduled, contingent upon: a. Work defined as trail rehabilitation is: The process of repairing, realigning, or reconstructing sections of existing trails that have suffered from erosion, poor design, overuse, or environmental damage. This includes improving drainage, reshaping tread, rerouting small portions of unsustainable trail segments, closing trails, and replanting vegetation. b. Updated signage content and public information to educate about the difference between maintenance, rehabilitation work, or new trail alignments and cuts; c. Establishment and gathering of the Foothills Working Group, which the Department of Public Lands is in the process of forming in coordination with the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry & Trails Advisory Board and the University of Utah’s Environmental Dispute Resolution program, to provide subject matter expertise for planning and implementation efforts, no later than October 15, 2025, to improve coordination and awareness of the City’s trail plans and active work; d. If any rehabilitation projects are performed this summer before the Working Group is established, the Department of Public Lands shall provide notice to the Foothill stakeholder list to share information before work begins. 3. In addition to the conditions listed above, other non-maintenance funding for new trail projects will be on hold contingent upon: a. Execution of the Management Agreement with foothills stakeholder groups who own property where trails exist and conduct work on the foothill trails within City boundaries; b. Review by the Foothills Working Group of the implementation plans for new trail construction or decommissioning; c. Identification of adjustments to the Foothills Trail System Plan, or additional engagement as warranted; d. The Council’s authorization to move forward after the Council evaluates the results of the process above. Existing and new funds for new trail projects will be on hold but may be released incrementally by the Council as information about adherence to best practices and progress on community feedback is received. This contingency replaces previous Foothill Trails Budget Contingencies from prior fiscal years. 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: 1. 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: a. Utah Fiscal Procedures Act; b. The City’s Procurement Code and Rules; and c. Written verification from the City Attorney and City Finance Director that proper legal and financial procedures have been followed. 2. Other Funding Our Future Budget Contingencies: a. The Administration providing a written semiannual spending, implementation and outcomes report on each of the critical need areas. b. Tracking funding for Fleet provided through the Funding our Future tax separately to ensure it is spent only on public safety (police, fire, dispatch) and street maintenance vehicles and equipment. c. The Administration spending funds in the critical need areas as adopted in the attached key changes spreadsheet. d. 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. e. The Administration maintaining and regularly updating a publicly available dashboard reflecting revenues received and actual uses. f. In FY25-26 and all future funding requests, providing a label denoting which line items are funded with this Funding Our Future sales tax funds. g. 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. MOTION 3. Sets All Tax Rates (agenda item H3) 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 2025-26 as listed on the motion sheet, and authorize the Council Chair to sign the necessary documentation for the State Tax Commission. The Council has asked the Attorney's Office to work with the State Tax Commission and Attorneys to review the recent tax advice regarding the library budget, understanding the new advice combining the Library and City as one tax entity, to outline its impacts to both the Library and City budgets and changes to policy oversight. A tax of 0.003180 on each dollar of taxable valuation of which: Page | 2 2 1 1 4 0 A. 0.002130 shall be credited as revenue in the General Fund, generating $108,006,905 of ongoing revenue; and B. 0.000011 shall be credited to the judgment levy for the General Fund, a one-year adjustment generating $ $579,167 of one- time revenue; and C. 0.000630 shall be credited as revenue in the Library Fund, generating $31,945,704 of ongoing revenue; and D. 0.000328 shall be credited toward repayment of General Obligation Bonds, generating $16,634,258 of ongoing revenue; and E. 0.000081 shall be credited as revenue in the Governmental Immunity Fund for tort liability, generating $4,107,305 of ongoing revenue. MOTION 4.Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Debt Service I move that the Council adopt $55,806,110 to be transferred into CIP, including APPROVING $13,489,253 in funding as shown on the motion sheet. Later this year, the Council will consider CIP project-specific allocations. Project Specific Funding Approved to Spend Amount Debt Service Payments on Existing Bonds $ 10,250,199 Impact Fee Tracking, Reporting, and Compliance $ 355,936 Crime Lab Lease Ongoing Costs $ 600,000 City Leases and Utilities Ongoing Costs $ 560,000 Facilities Capital Maintenance Base Ongoing Funding $ 350,000 Urban Trail Maintenance $ 200,000 Public Lands Capital Maintenance Base Ongoing Funding $ 250,000 Public Lands Capital Maintenance FOF Ongoing Funding $ 547,818 City-owned Vacant and Leased Properties Maintenance Base Ongoing Funding $ 200,000 Public Services - Memorial House $ 20,000 Public Services - ESCO County Steiner $ 155,300 TOTAL for Approval in FY2026 Annual Budget $ 13,489,253 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 1 through 10. 1.Court System Budget and Workload Evaluation. It is the intent of the Council that Council staff and Administration collaborate on an evaluation of the Justice Court system within the next six months, to prepare for future budget consideration. The items of interest include historic caseload data, alternative justice systems and support programs, consideration of new funding sources, options to address workload issues, space needs, and other related matters. The Council further requests the Administration report on caseloads monthly. 2.Police Camera/Body-Worn Camera/Drone Privacy. It is the intent of the Council that the Administration evaluate data privacy guardrails and best practices as additional safety cameras and drones are deployed to assist SLCPD’s public safety efforts. Potential language could include ensuring the REP Commission is included in policy discussions, and concerns about privacy, accountability, transparency, and civil rights protections. The Council further requests an annual report (written, if needed) on this information as well as small group meetings. 3.Don’t Block the Box. It is the intent of the Council that the Administration evaluate an ordinance on the “Don’t block the box” concept, referring to vehicles that block an intersection by entering them when traffic is backed up on the other side. The Council would like the Administration to include the potential for action to raise public awareness of this law. 4.Considerations for Any Proposed Property Tax Increase. It is the intent of the Council that, in budget years when a property tax increase is proposed, the Administration provide an evaluation rubric or matrix with the budget proposal on the extent to which factors within City control (like the provision or enhancement of non-core services, and operational efficiencies) and beyond its control (like current economic conditions, population growth, and State pre-emption and unfunded mandates) affect the proposal. The rubric or matrix could also propose strategies to minimize the impacts of tax increases on the most vulnerable community members. 5.Evaluating Efficiencies of All Diversified Response Teams. It is the intent of the Council to hold a series of briefings with the Administration, beginning in the first quarter of the FY26 fiscal year, to identify metrics for, and continue to evaluate the efficiency of, the various diversified response teams, including any potential overlap. The Council recognizes the consolidation of several response teams into Public Services, while several others remain in different departments, such as Fire (CHAT and MRT), Police (Social Worker Co-Responders and Civilian Response Team), CAN (Downtown Ambassadors), and Public Lands (Park Rangers program). Note: Similar Legislative Intents have been adopted in recent years. With this new Intent, those could be considered closed. 6.Streets Bonds Funding Options. It is the intent of the Council that the Administration study and recommend funding options in time to place on the ballot, if necessary, that would return Salt Lake City streets to national standards. 7.CIP Set-Aside for Community-Led Projects. It is the intent of the Council that the Administration evaluate the CIP program to determine whether to set aside a specific funding amount annually for community-led projects, as a category distinct from City department projects in overall CIP funding. The allocation could be a set dollar amount or a percentage of the total annual CIP budget. 8.mySLC. It is the intent of the Council to discuss brainstorming with the Administration and outreach team the next steps to promote and improve public use of a single point of access for constituents. The goal is to directly reach the department best able to help them, without waiting for the extra steps that traditionally happen when requests are routed through the Council Office.  9.Arts Council Funding and Programs. It is the intent of the Council that collaborative discussions be held with the Administration to help expand the number of art projects throughout the City. The discussions could include shared understanding of the current funding, programming, and priorities of Arts Council work, new goals, and identifying ways to resolve budget and processes that hinder new art requests from moving ahead. 10.Evaluation of Non-Statutory City Services. The Council wishes to collaborate with the Administration to create an inventory of core and non-core City services and programs. The goal of this study is to inform future decisions about the optimal delivery model for certain community services, ensuring the best use of public resources while maintaining quality and equity in service delivery. MOTION 6. All other budget-related ordinances, including compensation (agenda items H4 to H13, H15) I move that the Council adopt Items A through K as shown on the motion sheet relating to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, with the exception of item I, Ordinance: Amending Title 2 Administrative Organization for the Sustainability Department, which will be deferred to a future meeting date. A. Approving an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 including a 3.3% increase to all fees paid into the General Fund. B. Approving an ordinance approving the Compensation Adjustment for Elected and Statutory Officers and Executive Municipal Officers C. Approving an ordinance approving the Compensation Plan for all non-represented employees of Salt Lake City Corporation for Fiscal Year 2025- 26. D. Approving an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for FY 2026, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Salt Lake City Corporation and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1004, representing Page | 3 2 1 1 4 0 eligible employees. E. Approving an ordinance appropriating Necessary Funds to Implement Provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City and the International Association of Firefighters for Fiscal Year 2025-26. F. Approving an ordinance that would amend Section 2.54.030 of the Salt Lake City Code to update policies and restrictions related to the use of City Owned Motor Vehicles. G. Approving an ordinance that would amend sections 12.56.140, 12.56.150, 12.56.160 and 12.56.200 of the Salt Lake City Code to update the time frames, dates, and processes related to Parking and Parking Enforcement. H. Approving an ordinance that would amend sections of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the responsibilities of the Department of Public Services and the Department of Community and Neighborhoods. I. Approving an ordinance amending Title 2, amending section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code identifying the functions and responsibilities of the Sustainability Department. J. Approving an ordinance would amend Chapter 17 of the Salt Lake City Code, complying with regulatory requirements for the Department of Public Utilities. K. Approving a resolution authorizing Addendum No.9 to Interlocal Agreement with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for Transit Master Plan Frequent Bus Service Routes Implementation.