City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Meeting Date
May 19, 2026

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

22 items on the agenda.

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Work Session ItemsItem 1

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Department of Economic Development

The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed budget for the Department of Economic Development for Fiscal Year 2026-27. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

Work Session ItemsItem 2

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Information Management Services

The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Information Management Services (IMS) budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The department provides technical and communication support for the City. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

Work Session ItemsItem 3

Tentative Break

Work Session ItemsItem 4

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Human Resources Department

The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Human Resources Department budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Department of Human Resources (HR) is an internal-facing department that serves all City employees and administers benefits. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

Work Session ItemsItem 5

Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.5 for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Council will receive a briefing about Budget Amendment No.5 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes funding for new police officers, replacement of aging police patrol vehicles, the purchase of a transport van, and a pass-through of property tax revenue to the Salt Lake City Public Library, among other items. For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Work Session ItemsItem 6

Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City – Turner Bitton

The Council will interview Turner Bitton, resident of District 2, prior to considering appointment to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending May 19, 2020. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Work Session ItemsItem 7

Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Kevin Chung

The Council will interview Kevin Chung, resident of District 7, prior to considering appointment to the Planning Commission for a term ending May 19, 2030. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Work Session ItemsItem 8

Board Appointment: Historic Landmark Commission – Rosemary Stum

The Council will interview Rosemary Stum, resident of District 5, prior to considering appointment to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending May 19, 2030. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Work Session ItemsItem 9

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

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 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 and Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD

Standing ItemsItem 10

Report of the Chair and Vice Chair

Standing ItemsItem 11

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 ItemsItem a

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

Standing ItemsItem b

strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining.

Standing ItemsItem c

strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.

Standing ItemsItem (i)

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

Standing ItemsItem (ii)

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

Standing ItemsItem (A)

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

Standing ItemsItem (B)

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

Standing ItemsItem (ii)

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

Standing ItemsItem (iii)

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

Standing ItemsItem f

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

Standing ItemsItem g

investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.