Council adopts 2026-27 budget with property tax increase; all votes 7-0

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item B1 · Budget

   Local Building Authority budget, fiscal year 2026-27

   Approved · 7-0

   The board adopted LBA Resolution 2 of 2026, the final fiscal 2026-27 budget for the Capital Projects Fund, which covers only bond debt service for the Glendale and Marmalade libraries.

   • BudgetAmount not given Bond debt service for Glendale and Marmalade libraries. Paid from LBA Capital Projects Fund

   Moved by Board Member Young, seconded by Board Member Petro. Vote: 7-0

2. Item D1 · Budget

   Community Reinvestment Agency budget, fiscal year 2026-27

   Approved · 7-0

   The agency board adopted CRA Resolution 12 of 2026, approving the fiscal 2026-27 CRA budget as shown in the key changes spreadsheet.

   Moved by Director Dugan, seconded by Director Young. Vote: 7-0

3. Item F1 · Other

   Immigration Heritage Month resolution

   Approved · 7-0

   The council adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 7 of 2026 with the mayor recognizing June 2026 as Immigration Heritage Month. Council Member Petro read it, Council Member Puy spoke of his own experience as an immigrant, and representatives of the Utah Immigrant Advocacy Coalition, the Utah Consular Corps and MomsRising thanked the council.

   Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Erika Carlsen. Vote: 7-0

4. Item F2 · Other

   America250 Utah resolution

   Approved · 7-0

   The council adopted Joint Ceremonial Resolution 8 of 2026 supporting America250 Utah and recognizing the Salt Lake City Utah250 Community Committee. Council Member Young read it.

   Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Chris Wharton. Vote: 7-0

5. Item G1-G4 · Public hearing

   Four grant applications: Safe Streets for All, county recreation bond, shelter cities mitigation, Justice Reinvestment

   Continued · 7-0 · 110 intersections citywide; Library Square/Civic Center campus

   The council heard four grant applications as one hearing. Transportation would seek federal Safe Streets for All money for pedestrian and traffic safety upgrades (LiDAR pedestrian detection, accessible push buttons and lighting) at 110 intersections. Public Lands would seek Salt Lake County recreation bond money for the Civic Center All Abilities Destination Playground at Library Square. Police would seek state homeless services money to fund 19 existing positions near homeless shelters (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) and a federal Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant for training, equipment and overtime (June 2026 to May 2029). Two residents spoke: one about late-night loitering near a North Temple facility, and one asking the council to oppose automated police technology and deny further police grant funding. The council closed the hearing and referred the items to a future consent agenda.

   • GrantAmount not given to U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All safety improvements at 110 intersections. Grant application. Paid from Federal grant
   • GrantAmount not given to Salt Lake County Civic Center All Abilities Destination Playground. Grant application (Recreation Bond 2027-2036). Paid from County recreation bond
   • GrantAmount not given to Utah Workforce Services Homeless Services 19 existing police positions near homeless shelters. Grant application. Paid from Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant
   • GrantAmount not given to U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Travel, training, equipment and overtime for officers, social workers and victim advocates. Grant application (FY2025 Justice Reinvestment Initiative). Paid from Federal grant

   Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

6. Item H1 · Budget

   Fiscal year 2026-27 city budget and property tax increase

   Approved · 7-0

   The council adopted Ordinance 27 of 2026, the interim fiscal 2026-27 budget with the staffing document and a proposed tax rate above the certified rate, excluding the capital projects and debt schedule. Revenue from the increase will be held in a restricted fund until final budget adoption before September 1, 2026. The council also adopted the Property Tax Impact Schedule dated June 16, 2026.

   • BudgetAmount not given Interim fiscal 2026-27 city budget with tax rate adjustment above the certified rate. Paid from General Fund and property tax increase held in a restricted fund

   Moved by Council Member Sarah Young, seconded by Council Member Daniel Dugan. Vote: 7-0

7. Item H2 · Taxes and fees

   Property tax levy, fiscal year 2026-27

   Approved · 7-0

   The council adopted Ordinance 28 of 2026 setting a total rate of 0.003482 per dollar of taxable value: 0.002374 for the General Fund ($123,837,279), 0.000007 judgment levy ($346,642 one-time), 0.000626 for the Library Fund ($32,657,748), 0.000395 for general obligation bond repayment ($20,614,755) and 0.000080 for the Governmental Immunity Fund ($4,173,514). The Property Tax Impact Schedule was adopted on a separate 7-0 motion by Council Members Wharton and Petro.

   • Fee$123.8 million General Fund property tax revenue (ongoing). Paid from Property tax
   • Fee$32.7 million Library Fund property tax revenue. Paid from Property tax
   • Fee$20.6 million General obligation bond repayment. Paid from Property tax
   • Fee$4.17 million Governmental Immunity Fund (tort liability). Paid from Property tax
   • Fee$346,642 Judgment levy, one-time. Paid from Property tax

   Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Sarah Young. Vote: 7-0

8. Item H3 · Taxes and fees

   Consolidated Fee Schedule and Public Utilities fees

   Approved · 7-0

   The council adopted Ordinance 29 of 2026 amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule, including a 2.6 percent increase to all fees paid into the General Fund, and Ordinance 40 of 2026 amending Title 17 for Public Utilities fees. Both passed 7-0.

   Moved by Council Member Erika Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

9. Item H4-H5 · Budget

   Compensation for officers and non-represented employees

   Approved · 7-0

   The council adopted Ordinance 30 of 2026 (compensation for elected and statutory officers and executive municipal officers) and Ordinance 31 of 2026 (compensation plan for non-represented employees) for fiscal 2026-27.

   Moved by Council Member Erika Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

10. Item H6-H8 · Contract

    Labor agreements with AFSCME, firefighters and police

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted Ordinances 32, 33 and 34 of 2026 approving the AFSCME Local 1004 memorandum of understanding and appropriating funds for it and for the agreements with International Association of Firefighters Local 81 and the Salt Lake City Police Association for fiscal 2026-27. Dollar amounts are not stated in the minutes.

    • ContractAmount not given to AFSCME Local 1004 FY2026-27 MOU and appropriation. Negotiated
    • ContractAmount not given to International Association of Firefighters Local 81 FY2026-27 MOU appropriation. Negotiated
    • ContractAmount not given to Salt Lake City Police Association FY2026-27 MOU appropriation. Negotiated

    Moved by Council Member Erika Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

11. Item H9 · Budget

    Capital Improvement Program funding, fiscal year 2026-27

    Approved · 7-0

    On a motion by Council Member Napier-Pearce, seconded by Council Member Carlsen, the council transferred $48,079,733 into the Capital Improvement Program, including $13,355,765 in funding shown on the motion sheet. Project-specific allocations are to come later this year.

    • Budget$48.1 million Transfer into Capital Improvement Program, including $13,355,765 in funding

    Moved by Council Member Jennifer Napier-Pearce, seconded by Council Member Erika Carlsen. Vote: 7-0

12. Item H10-H14 · City code

    Code amendments: parking fees, parking business license tax, Green Vehicle Program repeal, short-term rental licenses, board compensation

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted Ordinance 35 (unauthorized use of streets and parking enforcement penalties), 36 (license tax on parking service businesses), 37 (repeal of the SLC Green Vehicle Program), 38 (short-term rental business licenses) and 39 (uniform board and commission member compensation), all of 2026. The short-term rental motion also asked the administration to add a specific list of fire and safety equipment, such as carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, to the self-certification checklist.

    Moved by Council Member Erika Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

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13. Item H15 · Contract

    UTA Addendum No. 10 for frequent bus routes

    Approved · 7-0 · 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South and 1000 North

    The council adopted Resolution 13 of 2026 authorizing Addendum No. 10 to the interlocal agreement with the Utah Transit Authority for 2026-27 frequent service routes on 200 South, 900 South, 2100 South and 1000 North.

    • ContractAmount not given to Utah Transit Authority Frequent bus service on four routes. Interlocal agreement addendum

    Moved by Council Member Erika Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

14. Item H16 · Budget

    Legislative intent statements

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted the legislative intent statements listed as items 1 through 11 on the motion sheet.

    Moved by Council Member Victoria Petro, seconded by Council Member Sarah Young. Vote: 7-0

15. Item L1-L2 · Other

    Consent: set hearing dates for Six-Year Capital Asset Plan and Via Veneto Pizzarium proximity waiver

    Approved · 7-0 · 511 East 900 South

    The council set July 21, 2026 for a hearing on the Six-Year Capital Asset Plan and July 14, 2026 for a hearing on a waiver of proximity for Via Veneto Pizzarium at 511 East 900 South.

    Moved by Council Member Chris Wharton, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro. Vote: 7-0

What residents said

Property tax increasePolice technologyNeighborhood nuisance near shelter

Two residents spoke at the grant hearing: one about late-night gatherings near a North Temple facility and one opposing automated police technology and further police grant funding.