Council continues capital improvement hearing to Aug. 9 and sets Aug. 16 truth-in-taxation hearing
July 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
The council held the first public hearing on capital improvement program project funding, then voted 7-0 to continue it to August 9. The consent agenda, also 7-0, set an August 16 truth-in-taxation hearing on a tax rate above the certified rate and made several board appointments. Council Member Chris Wharton raised concern about the timing of the afternoon's sales tax bond straw poll.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: Capital Improvement Program project funding | Continued · 7-0 |
| Truth-in-taxation hearing date for fiscal year 2022-23 | Approved · 7-0 |
| Consent agenda: board appointments | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item B1 · Public hearing
Public hearing: Capital Improvement Program project funding
Continued · 7-0
Council staff said the funding log included more than 90 projects. Three speakers addressed the council: one asked for speed limits and better lighting on the 900 West corridor, one opposed the 1100 East project, the Pioneer Park project and new landscaping spending, and one asked for street safety improvements on 1000 West and improvements to Madison Park. The council continued the hearing to August 9.
Item G1 · Taxes and fees
Truth-in-taxation hearing date for fiscal year 2022-23
Approved · 7-0
The council set August 16, 2022 at 7 p.m. for a hearing on ordinances adopting a final tax rate above the certified tax rate for all city funds including the Library Fund, and the final fiscal year 2022-23 budget.
Item G2-G7 · Appointment
Consent agenda: board appointments
Approved · 7-0
The council approved appointments of Johnnae Nardone and Leo Masic (Transportation Advisory Board), Olivia A. Jaramillo (Human Rights Commission), Amanda Barth and Shireen Mooers (Mosquito Abatement District Board) and the reappointment of Eric Egenolf (Cultural Core Finance Committee).
What residents said
Inland port environmental justiceStreet safety on 900 West and 1000 WestHousing and displacementStorm drains above 1100 East
During general comments, speakers raised drug use near the Jordan River recreation area, environmental justice and an environmental impact study in inland port negotiations, storm drains above 1100 East, inaccessible housing and displacement, homelessness and public safety, and a request for a cat park. Council Member Chris Wharton said he was concerned that the work session's sales tax bond straw poll left little time for the administration to address the requests; Council Member Daniel Dugan said more cost data could be provided, and members discussed a possible July 26 meeting.