Holladay council adopts 2020-21 budget, certified tax rate and CARES Act budget amendment
June 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
The council unanimously adopted a budget amendment for 2019-20 that includes $50,000 of CARES Act funds this year, the certified property tax rate, and the final 2020-21 budget, which uses $668,000 of fund balance and includes a 2% staff raise. It also extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration and approved a stormwater permit agreement with Salt Lake County. The work meeting covered July 4 plans and a policing discussion. The minutes show the mayor voting on every roll call.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Continued public hearing: FY2020-21 budgets | No action |
| Ordinance 2020-09: Amending the FY2019-20 budget | Approved · 6-0 |
| Ordinance 2020-10: Certified tax rate and property tax levy for 2020 | Approved · 6-0 |
| Ordinance 2020-11: Final 2020-21 budget | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2020-21: Extending emergency declaration | Approved · 6-0 |
| Resolution 2020-22: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for stormwater permit co-permittee status | Approved · 6-0 |
| Work meeting: July 4 options and policing discussion | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Public hearing
Continued public hearing: FY2020-21 budgets
No action
No one commented and the hearing closed at 6:11 p.m.
Item IV · Budget
Ordinance 2020-09: Amending the FY2019-20 budget
Approved · 6-0
The amendment included an $856,000 placeholder for expected CARES Act funding; the city manager had signed an agreement for $906,000. About $50,000 is to be used this year for building improvements, courtroom and planning office plexiglass, protective equipment and eligible staff time.
- Grant$906,000 to Salt Lake County
Item V · Taxes and fees
Ordinance 2020-10: Certified tax rate and property tax levy for 2020
Approved · 6-0
The city manager explained that the certified rate falls as property valuations rise. The council adopted the certified rate.
Item VI · Budget
Ordinance 2020-11: Final 2020-21 budget
Approved · 6-0
The final budget includes a $53,715 increase in property tax revenue, reduced fund balance use from $710,000 to $668,000, a 2% staff raise, Interfaith Council funding raised from $1,000 to $1,500 and the Chamber of Commerce from $5,000 to $7,500. It also includes a $12,500 city match for a $183,000 Wasatch Front Regional Council grant for a Highland Drive improvement study and a Grants Fund total of $265,657. Fotheringham asked the council to reevaluate police officers in schools over time.
- Grant$183,000 to Wasatch Front Regional Council
- Budget$12,500
- Budget$668,000
Item VII · Public safety
Resolution 2020-21: Extending emergency declaration
Approved · 6-0
The extension keeps curbside pickup and right-of-way dining signage through the end of August; the city manager asked that business license payment suspension not extend into the next fiscal year.
Item VIII · Contract
Resolution 2020-22: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for stormwater permit co-permittee status
Approved · 6-0
The county administers storm drain discharge permits. A separate county agreement for public education carries a $5,000 budget line paid to the county.
- Payment$5,000 to Salt Lake County
Item XI · Public safety
Work meeting: July 4 options and policing discussion
Discussed
Options for July 4 included bunting, banners and flags. The policing discussion covered constituent concerns, police complaint and internal affairs processes, use-of-force policy review, the Citizens' Advisory Board and the absence of a civilian review board; the mayor proposed a community survey. No action.
Item XIV · Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 6-0
The council voted to close the meeting from 8:18 to 9:04 p.m. for potential litigation and property acquisition or disposition.
What residents said
Policing oversightMasks and business supportSpeeding
One emailed comment was shared with the council and made part of the record.