Council briefed on $10 million housing fund investment, Budget Amendment No. 6 and historic district reports
May 2, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
The Council reviewed Budget Amendment No. 6 for FY2022-23, a proposal to invest $10 million of federal pandemic relief money in the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah, a $350,000 economic development loan to Trackland, LLC and two proposed local historic districts. Members agreed informally to extend the flood emergency declaration through June 30 and voted 6-0 to enter a closed session. Straw polls on two budget items passed 6-0 with Council Member Amy Fowler absent for the polls.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Administration updates, homelessness housing and Police Civilian Review Board
Discussed
Staff reported on engagement events and homelessness data, including new housing: The Point at Fairpark at 130 North 2100 West (94 units, opening that week), Ville 1659 (197 units, June occupancy) and a Medically Vulnerable Project outside city limits (98 units, August). Staff described the 21-member Police Civilian Review Board and how to apply, and Public Utilities reported on runoff, with Emigration Creek a concern.
Item 2 · Presentation
Equity update: Welcoming America certification
Discussed
The language access coordinator described a national conference and the city's work toward Welcoming certification, with next steps of self-assessment, application, audit, report and certification.
Item 3 · Zoning
Local historic district reports: Princeton Heights and Yalecrest-Laird Heights
Discussed
Planning staff asked the Council to accept the Planning Director's reports so the designation process can continue for two proposed local historic districts within the Yalecrest National Historic District: Laird Heights (66 homes, 68 properties and two small vacant parcels) and Princeton Heights (43 homes, 45 parcels). Staff reviewed the designation process, funding and the Council's role.
Item 4 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 6 for FY2022-23
Discussed
Staff reviewed proposed items. All Council Members present supported item A-2 (Mobile Clean Team funding) and item A-11 (environmental assessment funding) in 6-0 straw polls; Council Member Fowler was absent for the polls.
- Budget$533,418 to Advantage Services (Mobile Clean Team)
- Budget$291,000
- Budget$823,548
- Land deal$750,000
- Grant$209,552
- Contract$1.38 million
- Budget$635,000
- Budget$50,000
Item 5 · Budget
Proposal to invest $10 million in the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah
Discussed
The Administration proposed using $10 million of its American Rescue Plan Act money, which must be spent by December 2024, to invest with the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah for equity-sharing rental housing. Presenters, including representatives of Giv Development, projected a 2-6% return over 20 or more years, 1,000 equity-sharing units for households at or below 65% of area median income and 500 condos affordable at 60-120%. Council Member Dugan recommended a mentoring program to help residents understand the model.
- Grant$10.0 million to Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah
Item 7 · Parks
Public Lands report on adequately maintaining public lands
Discussed
Public Lands presented a report responding to a FY2022 legislative intent that estimates maintenance funding needs, citing workforce challenges, growth of the parks system, aging infrastructure, stewardship partnerships and crime in public spaces, with proposed solutions and cost estimates.
Item 8 · Public safety
Police crime reduction strategies
Discussed
Police and University of Texas at San Antonio researchers described hot spots policing begun in September 2022 and a planned problem-oriented, place-based strategy, with data on violent crime, arrests and calls for service, and an ongoing evaluation.
Item 9 · Contract
Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund: Trackland, LLC
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on an ordinance approving a $350,000 loan to Trackland, LLC, a Sugar House software company, to create 20 jobs in the next year and retain eight. Staff said it was the first tech company considered for a loan since the program began.
- Contract$350,000 to Trackland, LLC
- Tentative Council action May 16, 2023
Item 10 · Other
Local emergency declaration extension: flooding
Discussed
Council Members decided in the briefing to extend the Mayor's April 12, 2023 flood emergency proclamation through June 30, 2023. The formal resolution adopted that evening used a June 15 end date (see the formal meeting).
Item 11-12 · Other
Written briefings: 2023 election services agreement and naming the airport greeting room for Senator Jake Garn
Discussed
Written briefings only, with no discussion. The first covers an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for the November 7, 2023 ranked choice voting general election; the second covers naming the Salt Lake International Airport greeting room the Senator Garn Greeting Room.
Item 13 · Appointment
Sister Cities Board appointment interviews
Discussed
The Council interviewed John Wilson, Matilyn Mortensen, Ross Chambless and Annie Quan; Council Member Mano said their names would be on the consent agenda.
Item 15 · Other
Executive Director report: Inland Port Board travel and packet delivery day
Discussed
Delivery of Council materials would move to Fridays. The Council gave unanimous support for a city representative to join upcoming Inland Port Board travel to Germany to visit rail sites, which Council Member Petro would attend, with the minutes noting it was more appropriate for the city to pay for the travel to preserve independence and objectivity.
Other
Closed session
Approved · 6-0
The Council voted to enter a closed session for collective bargaining strategy, discussion of purchasing, exchanging or leasing real property, and attorney-client matters. Council Member Victoria Petro was recorded absent for the closed session.
What residents said
Spring runoff floodingAffordable housing model