Proposed Ordinance - 7/4/2021SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. ____ of 2021
(Adopting the City budget, excluding the budget for the Library Fund
which is separately adopted, and the employment staffing document of
Salt Lake City, Utah for fiscal year 2021-2022)
An ordinance adopting the city budget, excluding the budget for the Library Fund which is
separately adopted, and the employment staffing document of Salt Lake City for fiscal year 2021-
2022.
PREAMBLE
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-6-111 of the Utah Code, the City Budget Officer
prepared and filed with the City Council a tentative budget in proper form for all funds for which
budgets are required by said law, including tentative budgets for the general fund, the library fund,
special revenue funds, debt service funds and the capital improvements funds for fiscal year 2021-
2022. The tentative budget was accompanied by a budget message as required by law.
That tentative budget was adopted by the City Council, in Resolution No. ____ of 2021,
on May 4, 2021.
Section 10-6-118 of the Utah Code requires that before the 30th day of June of each fiscal
year, or September 1, in case of a property tax increase under Sections 59-2-919 through 59-2-923
of the Utah Code, the governing body shall, by resolution or ordinance, adopt a budget for the
ensuing fiscal year for each fund for which a budget is required.
The City budget officer has prepared a budget, in proper form, for all funds for which
budgets are required by law. Section 2.52.020 of the Salt Lake City Code states in part that
employment staffing documents shall be adopted as an element of the City’s budget, or otherwise,
as the City Council may require. Three copies of such documents have been filed for use and
examination of the public in the Office of the City Recorder whose permanent office is located at
451 South State Street, Room 415, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 but which office is temporarily
located at 349 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt a budget, except the
budget for the Library Fund which is separately adopted, for fiscal year 2021-2022, and to adopt
the employment staffing documents. All conditions precedent to the adoption of the budget, which
includes the employment staffing documents, have been accomplished.
SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF BUDGET. The budget attached hereto and made a part of
this Ordinance, shall be, and the same hereby is adopted as the budget of the City, excluding the
budget for the Library Fund which is separately adopted, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021
and ending June 30, 2022, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 10-6-105, 10-6-118
and 59-2-923 of the Utah Code, subject to the conditions set forth herein. The budget is subject to
the approval of the Mayor and reconsideration of the City Council pursuant to Section 10-3b-204
of the Utah Code.
SECTION 3. EXHIBITS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The following
exhibits are incorporated by reference in the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and adopted as an
element of the budget:
A. The Key Changes for All Funds, labeled “Council Adopted June ________, 2021”;
B. The employment Staffing Document, labeled “Council Adopted June ________, 2021”; and
C. The Motion Sheet, labeled “Council Adopted June ________, 2021.”
SECTION 4. BUDGET CONTINGENCIES. The following contingencies apply to the
budget adopted for fiscal year 2021-2022:
1. Diversification of public safety response – Set aside $2 million from Funding our Future,
public safety category, in an appropriated account with a contingency, which will be
released by the Council after discussion with the Administration about the feasibility of
establishing community enforcement and support approaches that enhance community
safety and reduce the dependence on sworn police officers for duties that fall outside of
their scope.
2. Conditional appropriation about future dollars spent on foothill trails – 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 on hold contingent on the
Administration’s review in collaboration with a broad spectrum of community stakeholders
of:
a. the implementation to date of the master plan;
b. identification of adjustments or additional engagement as warranted; and
c. 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 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.
3. Conditional appropriation for ARPA dollars – set aside $1,583,500 million the City
grant fund for future appropriation once federal guidelines are officially finalized and
programs/proposals can be tailored to meet those guidelines, including for potential future
CIP discussions and reimbursements for eligible expenses the City already incurred.
4. 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 four 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 four 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 FY21-22 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.
5. New Contingent Appropriation - Small Business Outreach and Support. Allocation of
$100,000 from the general fund to the Department of Economic Development’s small
business outreach and support program during the City’s major capital projects is
contingent on the Administration determining by August 31, 2021 whether the program is
eligible for ARPA funding. If the program does qualify for ARPA, those Federal funds
would replace a total of $200,000 general fund dollars, including the additional $100,000
which was approved in this budget to ensure that the program could begin its work
immediately.
SECTION 5. FILING OF BUDGET. The City Budget Officer is hereby authorized and
directed to certify and file copies of said budget with the State Auditor as required by Section 10-
6-118 of the Utah Code.
SECTION 5. PUBLIC INSPECTION. The City Budget Officer is hereby authorized and
directed to certify and file copies of the budget in the office of said Budget Officer and in the
Office of the City Recorder whose permanent office is located at 451 South State Street, Room
415, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 but which office is temporarily located at 349 South 200 East, Salt
Lake City, UT 84111, which budget shall be available for public inspection during regular business
hours as required by Section 10-6-119 of the Utah Code.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be deemed effective on July 1,
2021.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ___ day of June , 2021
______________________________
Amy Fowler, Council Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Cindy Lou Trishman, Recorder
Transmitted to the Mayor on __________________________.
Mayor’s Action: _____Approved. _____Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
Bill No. _______ of 2021.
Published: ____________________.
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Approved As To Form
Date:____________________
By:_________________________
Katherine Lewis, City Attorney
Katherine Lewis