Sandy council adopts FY 2025 budget resolution, consents to Ryan Kump as Public Works director and continues budget hearing
June 4, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 24-22C on the FY 2024-25 city budget and tax rates, approved a FY 2024 appropriations increase, consented to the appointment of Ryan Kump as Public Works director and continued the budget public hearing. Roll call counts are not recorded except the 7-0 vote to convene the Redevelopment Agency. Council Member Alison Stroud proposed funding an administrative law judge program at $25,000.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Taxes and fees
Transportation tax support, Resolution 24-18C
Discussed
Deputy Mayor Kim Bell gave an overview and council members asked questions. The item returns the following week for consideration and action.
Item 2 · Budget
FY 2024-25 tentative budgets: public utilities, parks and recreation, economic development
Discussed
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward cited water rights in city wells, a reduced stormwater fund balance and higher well operating costs. Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina cited the RAISE trails grant and its matching funds, other park grants, trail connections with neighboring cities, unfunded capital projects and playground shade structures. Economic development had no further questions.
Item 3 · Budget
Public hearing: increasing FY 2024 appropriations (Resolution 24-21C)
Approved with conditions
Finance Director Brian Kelley explained that risk management fund general liability money is set aside for possible future claims. Steve Van Maren said the resolution seemed to be missing something. The resolution was approved as amended, pending a grammatical review; the tally is not recorded.
Item 4 · Budget
Public hearing: FY 2024-25 Sandy City budget, tax rates and fees (Resolutions 24-22C, 24-23C and 24-24C)
Approved
Kelley explained each resolution, covering tax rates for the city and Alta Canyon Recreation District, fees and charges, and the city paying certain public safety retirement contributions. No one spoke. Stroud proposed funding an administrative law judge program at $25,000 in FY 2025; discussion covered case types, cost, alternative funding and the process for council budget proposals. Resolution 24-22C was approved; the tally is not recorded. The public hearing was continued.
- Budget$25,000
Item 5 · Budget
Public hearing: FY 2024-25 compensation for executive municipal officers
Discussed
Kelley presented. Council members asked about cost-of-living effects on salary ranges, reclassifications and types of adjustments, and Steve Van Maren asked for the range and location of each executive officer. No action was taken.
Item 6 · Budget
Recess to convene the Redevelopment Agency; public hearing on the RDA FY 2025 budget
Approved · 7-0
The council voted 7-0 to recess and convene the RDA board. Steve Van Maren said the adjustment is reasonable and encouraged passage. The RDA board approved its minutes by unanimous voice vote and the council reconvened.
Item 7 · Appointment
Consent to the appointment of Ryan Kump as Public Works director (Resolution 24-20C)
Approved
Council members expressed support, and Steve Van Maren spoke in support. The resolution was adopted; the tally is not recorded.
Item 8 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session at 7:58 p.m. and adjourned immediately afterward. The tally is not recorded.
What residents said
Bulk waste programWalking safetyFY 2025 budget
Mike Applegarth commented on the bulk waste program, and Mats Hanson asked for a safer walking route on Old Wasatch.