Holladay council approves budget amendment and storm drain property purchase, 6-0
February 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
The council voted 6-0 to amend the 2022-23 budget and approve a purchase and sale agreement for a storm drainage property on Holladay Boulevard that had flooded, with a budget amendment of $980,000. It also adopted moderate-income housing general plan amendments. A UDOT federal aid agreement and a Millcreek cost-sharing agreement for a HAWK beacon were postponed. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council members, so tallies include him.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Continued public hearing: storm drain property purchase
Discussed
Mayor Dahle said the property on Holladay Boulevard had flooded and purchase was chosen as the most cost-effective long-term option. The budget amendment is $980,000, with the difference from the price reflecting closing and legal costs. Council Member Brewer said the negotiated price was below the appraisal, and Council Member Gibbons said the council deliberated in several closed sessions. Two residents emailed concerns about the price and process, which Council Member Fotheringham answered; a Holladay Boulevard resident supported the purchase and raised canal-related drainage history.
Item V · Budget
Ordinance 2023-01: Budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-23
Approved · 6-0
Amends the budget, including funds for the storm drainage property purchase.
- Budget$980,000
Item VI · Roads and utilities
Resolution 2023-01: Purchase and sale agreement for the storm drainage property
Approved · 6-0
Approves purchase from a private property owner. The purchase price itself is not stated in the minutes.
- Land dealAmount not given
Item VII-VIII · Roads and utilities
Resolutions 2023-05 and 2023-06: UDOT federal aid agreement and Millcreek HAWK beacon cost sharing
Tabled
Postponed while negotiations with the Wasatch Front Regional Council and Millcreek continue. The federal aid agreement covers the Murray Holladay Road realignment and a HAWK crossing.
Item IX · General plan
Resolution 2023-07: General plan amendments on moderate-income housing
Approved · 6-0
Adopts the general plan amendments.
Item X · Other
City manager report
No action
Ranked-choice voting will be presented February 16 with a decision needed by April 28. The city requested $750,000 in a direct appropriation, alongside $600,000 received at the county level. No vote was taken.
- Grant$750,000
- Grant$600,000
What residents said
Storm drain property price
A library representative gave updates. A developer asked the council to reconsider a refused appeal on a park development before a plat recording deadline. Residents commented on the storm drain purchase.