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City Council - Regular Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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The Salt Lake City Council held a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, focusing on overviews from Council Staff and detailed briefings for the Police Department and the Community and Neighborhoods Department. Key discussions included a proposed property tax increase, departmental efficiencies, and the impact of budget decisions on city services and future financial stability.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Meeting Date
May 14, 2026

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Work Session Items•Item 1

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Council Staff Overview ~ 3:00 p.m.

The Council will receive an overview from Council Staff of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2026-27. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Thursday, May 14, 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

Work Session Items•Item 2

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Police Department ~ 3:30 p.m.

The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Police Department budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Thursday, May 14, 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

Work Session Items•Item 3

Tentative Break ~ 4:15 p.m.

Work Session Items•Item 4

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Community and Neighborhoods Department ~ 4:35 p.m.

The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Community and Neighborhoods Department budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Thursday, May 14, 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

Work Session Items•Item 5

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Arts Council Division ~ 5:20 p.m.

The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Arts Council Division budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The briefing will include an overview of the Public Art Program and a discussion of programming for the coming year. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Thursday, May 14, 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

Work Session Items•Item 6

Informational: Cultural Core Summary and THE BLOCKS Update ~ 5:50 p.m.

The Council will receive an update on the Cultural Core initiative, now known as “THE BLOCKS.” The update will include an executive summary of year nine and the budget plan for year ten. The annual update is a requirement of the interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County to develop, improve, and market arts and cultural activities in downtown Salt Lake City. The goal of the Cultural Core initiative is to enhance downtown as a key cultural center for the city, region, and nation. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Thursday, May 14, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a

Work Session Items•Item 7

Tentative – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Property Tax Impact Schedule TENTATIVE

The Council will discuss the proposed property tax impact schedule that was received with the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including reviewing and discussing the items proposed for funding through a property tax increase. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Recurring Briefing Through May and June 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

Standing Items•Item 8

Report of the Chair and Vice Chair

Standing Items•Item 9

Report and Announcements from the Executive Director

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.

Standing Items•Item a

discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.

Standing Items•Item b

strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining.

Standing Items•Item c

strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.

Standing Items•Item (i)

disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration, or

Standing Items•Item (ii)

prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms.

Standing Items•Item (A)

disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration, or

Standing Items•Item (B)

prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms.

Standing Items•Item (ii)

the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be offered for sale, and

Standing Items•Item (iii)

the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves the sale.

Standing Items•Item f

discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems.

Standing Items•Item g

investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.