Sandy council tentatively adopts FY 2023-24 budget 4-3 after public hearing on proposed property tax increase
May 2, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to tentatively adopt the FY 2023-24 budget for the city and the Alta Canyon Recreation District after a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. It also heard a timeline for a general obligation bond for Fire Station 31, a tentative employee compensation plan, and adopted the second reading of a resolution on Alta Canyon Sports Center naming rights.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Special recognition: Healthy Sandy quarterly Champion Award
Discussed
Healthy Sandy presented its quarterly Champion Award to Sheree Robinson.
Item 3 · Budget
Public hearing: tentative FY 2023-24 budget for Sandy City and Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 23-15C)
Approved · 4-3
The finance director presented the tentative budget and a proposed property tax increase; the notes do not give the dollar amounts. The council voted to end debate 5-2, held the public hearing and heard several comments, then adopted the tentative budget 4-3. Council Members Alison Stroud, Zach Robinson, Ryan Mecham and Scott Earl voted yes; Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey and Brooke D'Sousa voted no. The council recessed from 8:05 to 8:12 p.m.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 4 · Public safety
General obligation bond timeline and draft resolution for Fire Station 31
Discussed
The finance director reviewed the timeline for a general obligation bond, and outside advisers explained the differences between general obligation and revenue bonds. Council members asked questions. No action was taken.
Item 5 · Budget
Tentative FY 2023-24 employee compensation plan
Discussed
The human resources director summarized the Fire Step and Grade Plan and the broader compensation plan, covering market competitiveness and inflation. Council members asked questions. No action was taken.
Item 6-9 · Other
Consent calendar
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote: April 4 and April 18 draft minutes, consent to Salt Lake County's inclusion in the Convention and Tourism Assessment Area, and consent to interlocal agreements with Salt Lake County for TRCC (Parks and Recreation).
Item 10 · Parks
Second reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center naming rights request for proposals (Resolution 23-17C)
Approved
Staff reviewed minor changes made after earlier feedback. Public comment was opened and closed. The motion to adopt carried; the notes give no tally.
What residents said
Property tax increaseMuffler noiseTourism fees
Five residents spoke on muffler noise, tourism fees, a consent item and a visiting exchange student. Several people commented during the budget public hearing; the notes do not detail them.