Sandy council hears FY 2025-26 budget preview with no property tax increase and 5.5 percent utility rate request
March 18, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council heard the FY 2025-26 budget preview, in which the mayor cited rising costs, a maintained AAA bond rating and no property tax increase, and the Public Utilities Department requested a 5.5 percent rate increase. Department heads outlined their requests, and Human Resources presented a compensation study and plan proposal. The minutes record no votes or dollar amounts, and the council adjourned at about 8:30 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1a · Budget
FY 2025-26 budget preview: opening remarks and financial outlook (matter 25-069)
Discussed
CAO Shane Pace said the city is in good financial shape. Mayor Monica Zoltanski cited rising costs, a strong economic position, capital projects (Fire Station 31, Monroe Street, the Alta Canyon rebuild and the General Plan), a maintained AAA bond rating and no property tax increase. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley presented guiding financial principles, revenue policies, budget history and the outlook, and noted FY 2026 pressures from inflation and market volatility. Council Director Dustin Fratto reviewed the council's FY 2026 budget priorities adopted Feb. 25: economic development, employee satisfaction, community safety, quality of life and fiscal health.
Item 1b · Budget
FY 2026 development and compensation updates
Discussed
James Sorensen of Community Development reported about 60 projects underway, including Little Cottonwood East, the Ridge of Dimple Dell, Alta Parks, Orchards at Dimple Dell, the Hale Centre Theatre expansion, Fire Station 31, the Trans-Jordan waste facility, Cypress Credit Union and the Waterford School expansion. Kasey Dunlavy of Economic Development said the business economy is healthy, noted more than 2,000 building permits last year and reviewed projects in the Cairns area. Katrina Frederick of Human Resources presented the employee compensation study and the FY 2026 compensation plan proposal.
Item 1c · Budget
Department heads' FY 2026 budget requests
Discussed
Requests presented included: Council Office, a position reclassification, a professional services increase offset by reductions and a chambers remodel; Communications, newsletter production and mailing costs; City Attorney, two reclassifications; Administrative Services, a facility boiler replacement; Police, a crossing guard, an animal services position and technology; Fire, overtime, uniforms and protective equipment, training and software; Public Works, a surveyor position and road striping; Parks and Recreation, a field supervisor and capital for parks and irrigation; Community Development, technology and inflation adjustments; Public Utilities, a 5.5 percent rate increase for water purchases, well power, lines, SCADA and meters; and Economic Development, an economic strategic plan. The council asked questions and thanked presenters. The minutes give no dollar amounts, and a recess ran from 6:57 to 7:09 p.m.
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