Spring Lane Elementary reuse and City Hall seismic retrofit
The city is negotiating a lease with Granite School District for the closed Spring Lane Elementary and plans a seismic retrofit of the roughly 100-year-old City Hall, estimated at about $10 million. Funding depends partly on a federal earmark decision expected by July 2025.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Spring Lane Elementary and City Hall, 4580 South 2300 East
Every hearing and vote
January 9, 2025 · City Council work session
Spring Lane Elementary adaptive reuse
Discussed
Council Member Fotheringham said the school closed about 15 months earlier and that the city and Granite School District are negotiating a long-term lease the council expects to finalize within about a month. The city is still working on funding.
January 9, 2025 · City Council work session
City Hall seismic improvements
Discussed
Council Member Durham said the council chose to retrofit the roughly 100-year-old building rather than build new. The estimated cost is about $10 million, with construction starting in early 2026 and lasting 12 to 15 months.
January 23, 2025 · City Council work session
City Hall design update
Discussed
Dwight Yee of Process Studio said the seismic upgrades will likely require demolishing and rebuilding main corridors, and rebuilding the half-dome ceiling will likely cost more. He showed tile and carpet options. Council Member Fotheringham asked for a "Holladay brand green" border, Mayor Dahle said one option looked plain, and Council Member Brewer asked about the wood finish.
February 20, 2025 · City Council work session
Review of key city data and issues
Pending
Staff were to present building permit and business license trends, land use application trends including Royal Holladay Hills, sales tax trends, overlay and road maintenance trends, demographics and the implications of the building remodel.
April 17, 2025 · City Council
Resolution 2025-08: TRCC grant reimbursement agreement
Approved · 6-0
Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for reimbursement of the 2025 TRCC grant for the City Hall auditorium renovation.
April 17, 2025 · City Council
Federal funding and sidewalk grants (city manager report)
Discussed
The city will reapply for a $2 million federal earmark for City Hall upgrades after a $1.65 million result last year; answer expected by July. Grant applications discussed include a 5600 South sidewalk fill-in, up to $200,000 for 4500 South phase two, and $200,000 to $300,000 for 2000 East sidewalks (deadline May 23).
June 12, 2025 · City Council
City manager report: federal request
Discussed
The city requested $2 million in federal funding for a building project, submitted by Sen. John Curtis and Rep. Mike Kennedy; more information expected in mid-July. Options for City Hall and Spring Lane will return in August after the school district lease is final.
August 7, 2025 · City Council
Resolution 2025-17: lease with Granite School District for Spring Lane Elementary
Approved · 6-0
A 30-year land lease; the district handles demolition. First-year payment is about $37,000 annualized with a 2% annual escalator, about $18,000 this fiscal year and about $1.5 million over the term. City maintenance begins January 2026 and the tenant has a first right to purchase; about five acres must remain open for emergencies. Mayor Dahle praised the long-term vision and about 12 acres of preserved open space; Council Member Fotheringham called it a positive outcome for green space. The school board approved it earlier that week.
August 7, 2025 · City Council
Work meeting: City Hall and Spring Lane financing model
Discussed
Consultant Fred Philpot presented two options for the combined need of about $19.9 million: a $6.6 million bond in 2026 using fund balance to reduce borrowing, or a $10.1 million bond to preserve fund balance, assuming 20 years at 4% and 2% issuance cost. The mayor suggested a 25-year term. Capital fund balance is $17.6 million. Discussion continued Aug. 28.
August 28, 2025 · City Council
Work meeting: City Hall upgrade and Spring Lane funding
Discussed
City Hall is estimated at $9.7 million (earlier $8.5 million) and Spring Lane at $9 million; Spring Lane phase 1 without a playground is $2.2 million. Sources discussed include a $1.7 million earmark not yet approved, about $1.8 million in capital fund balance and $1.2 million in grants. Lease revenue bonds through a local building authority with a 30-year lease, an estimated 4.5% rate and about $800,000 in debt service were modeled. Council consensus favored scenario 3 (wraparound debt). The mayor supported postponing fields and walking paths. Schedule: authority created Sept. 11, hearing Oct. 23, pricing about Nov. 17, closing early December. The source gives inconsistent combined totals ($17.6 million and $18.7 million).
December 11, 2025 · City Council
City manager report: bonds, City Hall bids and legislation
Discussed
The lease revenue bonds sold at a true interest cost of 3.918% with total debt service of about $16.9 million; closing expected the next week. At least five contractors were invited to bid City Hall reconstruction, with bids due Jan. 21, 2026. Legislative previews included a 5% cap on Truth in Taxation increases and a change in the residential exemption from 45% to 55%.
January 8, 2026 · City Council
Resolution 2026-02: lease with Woodbury Corporation for temporary City Hall
Approved · 6-0
The temporary site is the former Millcreek City Hall; the current City Hall closes April 1, 2026 for the seismic retrofit. Base rent is slightly under $8 a square foot plus about $4 a square foot for charges such as insurance and taxes. Occupancy may begin in February with payments from April; the term is 18 months (April 2026 to September 2027) with a three-month option. Most buildout relates to justice court security. The motion allows a revised lease if financial terms are not materially different. Two terms were outstanding; one could have a financial impact.
February 5, 2026 · City Council
City manager report: earmark
Discussed
Earmark funding is uncertain because City Hall construction may affect eligibility; park development may be phased. A decision on a Washington trip or the League of Cities mid-year conference was deferred.
February 19, 2026 · City Council
Spring Lane bridging update
Discussed
Phase one is about $3.8 million for a base park with restrooms, pavilion, parking, landscaping and pickleball courts; phase two adds playground equipment and phase three covers wish-list items. The design will be refined with MHTN Architects, with a survey and open house in April and a design-build request for proposals to follow. Mayor Fotheringham and Council Member Bradley supported exploring a dog park.
March 19, 2026 · City Council
Spring Lane park update
Discussed
Consultant MHTN reported 680 survey responses; top requests were a dog park, splash pad, pump track and pickleball. Plans include 118 new parking stalls to the south. Mayor Fotheringham and Council Member Gray favored four pickleball courts.
April 16, 2026 · City Council
Resolution 2026-10: reciprocal parking license and maintenance agreement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Approved · 6-0
Continues an agreement Granite School District held next to Spring Lane and extends it to the city, which acquired the property for Spring Lane Park. An issue in the agreement has been resolved. No dollar amounts were listed.
April 23, 2026 · City Council
Spring Lane park update
Discussed
Consultants reported dog park tours, an open house with over 50 attendees and a survey with 232 responses; top priorities were paths, pavilion, plaza and restrooms. The school district agreement requires five acres of open space.
May 7, 2026 · City Council
Resolution 2026-12: tentative 2026-27 budgets and June 4 hearing
Approved · 6-0
No property tax increase is proposed and a future increase may be needed because sales tax growth is back to historic levels. Staffing changes convert a part-time judicial assistant (caseload up almost 18%) and a part-time inspector to full-time. Priority projects are the City Hall seismic retrofit and the Spring Lane park.
May 7, 2026 · City Council
City manager report: seismic retrofit earmark
Discussed
Federal funding for the retrofit was approved but work already underway could make the city ineligible; staff is seeking an exemption and, if none, the funds may go to other mitigation work. No amount was stated.
May 14, 2026 · City Council work session
Overview of fiscal 2026-27 tentative budget
Discussed
Property tax is 24% of revenue and sales tax 21%, with sales tax budgeted up 3.62%. The budget adds a city prosecutor and two part-time legal assistants (personnel up $585,000) and converts a part-time inspector and a part-time court administrator to full-time. The cost-of-living adjustment is 2.7%. Unassigned General Fund balance is estimated at $8,141,000. Unified Police rises 2.4% ($199,000), Unified Fire Authority 2.11% ($67,000) and the county public works contract 10.3% ($311,000). Debt service on the 2025 bond is $492,000. Mayor Fotheringham was pleased there is no property tax increase; Council Member Quinn asked how translation costs are split with other cities.
May 21, 2026 · City Council
City manager report: grant applications and FEMA earmark
Discussed
The city applied for $2 million from the Salt Lake County recreation bond and $1 million from TRCC for Spring Lane Park, with results expected in December. Federal officials agreed to explore options for the earmark although demolition for the seismic retrofit has started.
July 16, 2026 · City Council
Work meeting: Spring Lane bridging document
Discussed
The consultant presented a total estimate of $8,090,861, with the pavilion alone at $330,976 and turf options of Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and Bermuda grass. A budget amendment comes in August and a delivery method decision Aug. 6 or 20.
August 6, 2026 · City Council
Work meeting: Spring Lane Park funding and procurement
Discussed
Local Building Authority funding is $17.6 million, with City Hall renovation about $7.6 million. The full field renovation, option 1 at about $9.1 million, was supported, leaving roughly $970,000. Procurement options included design-bid-build, design-build and a modified construction manager approach. The council and mayor supported the name Spring Lane Park; an RFP goes out in August, with spring construction and completion targeted for November.
August 20, 2026 · City Council
Resolution 2026-26: Spring Lane Park design plan
Approved · 6-0
Final version of the plan reviewed at the previous meeting. No dollar amounts or address were given.
August 20, 2026 · City Council
City manager report: FEMA grant and Creative Aging application
Discussed
The FEMA agreement was signed that day, obligating a grant of $1.7 million (federal portion $1.275 million; a local match is required) for construction. Staff are preparing a Creative Aging application of up to $3,000 with no match.
August 20, 2026 · City Council
Work meeting: City Hall construction update
Discussed
Interior demolition should wrap up the following week; electrical and plumbing demolition is complete. Seismic work may be delayed to meet grant requirements and completion remains on track for mid-September 2027. A request for proposals is being pursued for phase III auditorium work.