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Holladay Boulevard storm drain property purchase

The city bought a flood-prone property on Holladay Boulevard for storm drainage, approved February 2, 2023 with a $980,000 budget amendment funded by ARPA funds moved to the stormwater fund.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Public project
Location
Holladay Boulevard

Every hearing and vote

  1. January 19, 2023 · City Council

    Public hearings: budget amendments and storm drainage property purchase

    Discussed

    The budget amendment hearing covered about $20,000 for development and fundraising services and about $990,000 for a property purchase funded by a stormwater transfer of ARPA funds. The budget hearing closed; the property purchase hearing was left open with last-minute agreement issues unresolved.

  2. January 19, 2023 · City Council

    Ordinance 2023-01 (budget amendment), the storm drain property purchase agreement and Resolution 2023-05 (UDOT federal aid agreement)

    Tabled · 6-0

    The council tabled all three to February 2.

    Moved by Council Member Paul Fotheringham, seconded by Council Member Matt Durham. Vote: 6-0; unanimous

  3. February 2, 2023 · City Council

    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.

  4. February 2, 2023 · City Council

    Ordinance 2023-01: Budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-23

    Approved · 6-0

    Amends the budget, including funds for the storm drainage property purchase.

    Moved by Council Member Paul Fotheringham, seconded by Council Member Matt Durham. Vote: 6-0; unanimous

  5. February 2, 2023 · City Council

    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.

    Moved by Council Member Paul Fotheringham, seconded by Council Member Drew Quinn. Vote: 6-0; unanimous