Holladay council reviews tentative budget, flood plans and naming rights policy in work meeting
May 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
With the mayor excused and Mayor Pro Tem Ty Brewer presiding, the council reviewed the tentative 2023-24 budget, a possible naming rights policy and flood preparations. No votes other than adjournment were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Naming rights for city projects | Discussed |
| Flood update | Discussed |
| Tentative budget review | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item II · Other
Naming rights for city projects
Discussed
Staff sought feedback on letting donors name projects such as skate park lighting. Gibbons preferred nonprofit donors, Brewer suggested approval requirements, and Fotheringham supported business naming for a set term at venues like a concert hall but treated community projects differently. Staff will return with parameters.
Item III · Other
Flood update
Discussed
A state of emergency was tentatively planned for Monday to allow possible federal reimbursement. The part of Knudsen Park nearest the creek will be closed with fencing.
Item IV · Budget
Tentative budget review
Discussed
Stormwater fund revenue is just over $1 million, below the $1.2 million expected. Police services rose to about $7.1 million and are about 35% of the budget; fire is about 14%. A second ARPA payment of $1.7 million arrived in 2023. The budget includes $30,000 in overtime, three new positions (communications manager, judicial assistant, GIS manager), a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and market adjustments for about 40% of staff; justice court clerks would see 16% to 18% increases. About $10,000 is budgeted for renewable energy opt-out letters.
- Grant$1.70 million
- Budget$7.10 million to Unified Police Department
What residents said
Flooding