Council reviews funding scenarios for priority capital projects and sidewalk repair programs
August 8, 2023, 4:00 p.m. · City & County Building, Salt Lake City
With Council Member Ana Valdemoros absent, the council heard staff scenarios for funding the council's priority projects in the FY2024 Capital Improvement Program, which would use the whole CIP allocation, and discussed sidewalk repair and the 50/50 program. It also received an equity update and a written briefing on a $100,000 loan to a bakery, then voted 6-0 to go into closed session on possible litigation.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| FY2024 Capital Improvement Program projects, follow-up briefing | Discussed |
| Economic Development Loan Fund: Leavity LLC | Discussed |
| Closed session | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Updates from the Administration
Discussed
Staff gave the regular community engagement update, including the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance, Glendale Regional Park master plan and Liberty Park playground. The homelessness update covered Resource Center use, an August 11 resource fair at Library Square, the state five-year homeless plan, the 2023-24 winter services plan and the outdoor resource center sanctioned camp pilot.
Item 2 · Presentation
Equity update
Discussed
Staff from the mayor's equity office described plans for Welcoming Week, September 8-17, including a September 14 walk and tree planting at Washington Square, and asked for welcoming messages for new immigrants and refugees by August 28. Council members asked for pamphlets to hand out.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
FY2024 Capital Improvement Program projects, follow-up briefing
Discussed
Policy analyst Ben Luedtke presented funding scenarios for the council's priority projects: a Livable Streets total of $1,644,136, two driver-feedback signs on Rose Park Lane, a Richmond Park playground and Folsom Trail work combined with parks bond money, full funding for Sugar House Safe Side Streets Part 2 and Ensign Peak Nature Park, and safety work on Foothill Drive. The scenario would spend the entire CIP allocation. Members discussed a legislative intent for a data-driven approach to traffic calming, how the 50/50 sidewalk program reflects homeownership and income, differences between city and resident bids, ADA compliance, sidewalk funding in CDBG areas, a possible graduated income-based program, and transit capital for frequent routes. Staff will return with options on changing sidewalk repair policy.
Item 4 · Contract
Economic Development Loan Fund: Leavity LLC
Discussed
In a written briefing with no discussion, the council received a proposed ordinance approving a $100,000 loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund to Leavity LLC, a wholesale sourdough bakery at 47 South Orange Street, to create one job and retain one in the next year. Council action was tentatively set for August 15.
- Payment$100,000 to Leavity LLC
Other
Closed session
Approved · 6-0
On a motion by Council Member Chris Wharton, seconded by Council Member Alejandro Puy, the council voted 6-0 to enter closed session for a strategy session on pending or reasonably imminent litigation. The minutes record the closed session as running from 4:56 to 6:12 p.m.