Sandy council hears proposed budget amendments to fund compensation, fire staffing and bonds for Fire Station 31 and Alta Canyon; no votes
June 6, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
At a short Sandy City Council meeting, Council Member Zach Robinson presented proposed amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget, the city recorder outlined a state change to candidate financial disclosure deadlines, and residents spoke about a proposed property tax increase and the Alta Canyon Recreation Center. The only votes were to approve the consent calendar and adjourn.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed and 1 approved.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised proposed property tax increase, alta canyon rebuild, and fire department funding.
The previous City Council meeting was on May 30, 2023: Sandy council passes FY 2023 budget amendments 4-3 and 7-0, continues budget hearing and approves outside management studies policy
The next one was on June 13, 2023: Sandy council hears two competing FY 2023-24 budget proposals, one aimed at avoiding a property tax increase; no vote
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · City code
Candidate financial disclosure deadlines, state code 10-3-208
Discussed
City Recorder Wendy Downs presented a state code change effective May 3, 2023 that adds a financial disclosure for candidates in the general election. Council members supported amending city code to match. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Other
Consent: May 8 town hall minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 4 · Budget
Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget (file 23-214)
Discussed
Robinson proposed fully funding the employee compensation plan and Fire Department positions and pay plan, and issuing bonds to fund Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Recreation Center. Discussion covered compensation adjustments, taking one capital project at a time, core services, fire staffing and use of general obligation bond funds. The notes say Sandy has one of the lowest property tax rates among comparable-sized cities. No vote was taken.
What residents said
Proposed property tax increaseAlta Canyon rebuildFire Department funding
Steve Van Maren asked about use of general obligation bond funds and whether the property tax would be reduced once the bond ended. David Jack spoke about D-Day and service. Pat Jones commented on the proposed 32% tax increase, Alta Canyon repairs and asked for a citywide vote. Another speaker opposed the Alta Canyon rebuild and supported Fire Department funding.