Sandy council adopts tentative $200 million budget 7-0 and annexes five small areas
May 5, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council voted 7-0 to adopt the mayor's roughly $200 million tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District, which includes no property tax increase, a 2.5% cost-of-living raise and a 2% to 4% department reduction target. It adopted five annexation ordinances and a resolution on a police headquarters feasibility study that now includes the Arbor building, and held a hearing on disposing of surplus property. The chair declined the mayor's request to show a budget video, and Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer raised a point of order.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 8 · Presentation
Water Week, water conservation and Great Salt Lake update
Discussed
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward said the city leases saved water to the Great Salt Lake Trust, which may credit Sandy with more than $1 million from Metropolitan Water next fiscal year. Sandy's water use has dropped more than 30% over 30 years. Water Week runs May 3 to 9.
- Payment$1.00 million to Great Salt Lake Trust / Metropolitan Water
Item 9 · Budget
Public Works and Public Utilities FY 2026-27 tentative budgets
Discussed
Brian Kelley described a proposed merger of Public Works and Public Utilities. Myrna Groomer noted capital project cost increases of about $3.8 million. Richard Benham reported $11 million in capital projects over three years and $4.3 million under contract for main line replacement.
- Budget$3.80 million
- Budget$11.0 million
- Contract$4.30 million
Item 1-5 · Annexation
Public hearing and Ordinances 26-41 to 26-45: five annexations, including KSEL 2, Apple Hollow Cove and Dimple Dell Circle
Approved
Brian McCuiston reported a positive Planning Commission recommendation. No property owners spoke. The council adopted five ordinances annexing areas on Altavilla Drive (R-1-40A), KSEL Drive (KSEL 2, R-1-10, and a second area, R-1-10), Apple Hollow Cove (R-1-20A) and Dimple Dell Circle (R-1-20) by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
Item 6 · Public hearing
Public hearing: disposal of surplus property on Harvard Park Drive
Discussed
Real Property Manager Dan Nelson presented surplus property on South Harvard Park Drive. The hearing was required by notice rules, no one spoke and no action was needed.
Item 7 · Budget
Public hearing and Resolution 26-57C: FY 2026-27 tentative budget
Approved · 7-0
Mayor Zoltanski presented a tentative budget of about $200 million for the city and Alta Canyon Recreation District. She asked that a budget video be shown; Chair Cyndi Sharkey denied the request because of time and because the video was not in the public notice, and Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer raised a point of order at 6:46 p.m.; the chair ruled that the video would not be shown. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley said the budget has no property tax increase and a department reduction target of 2% to 4%. HR Director Katrina Frederick presented compensation of a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, an additional 2% for fire and police officers and 3% performance pay. Dawn Sidwell, Laurel Livezy and Collette Engle commented. The final budget must be adopted before June 30; June 23 is the last June meeting.
- Budget$200.0 million
Item 13 · Public safety
Resolution 26-55C: police public safety headquarters feasibility study (second reading)
Approved
Council Director Dustin Fratto said the study would likely cost six figures and require a request for proposals, and the council would decide on funding before awarding a contract. The CAO asked that it review the Justice Court building, and the council added the Arbor building. Steve Van Maren raised parking concerns. Passed; tally not recorded.
Item 14 · Other
Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board
Approved
The board convened at 6:12 p.m. and the council reconvened at 6:39 p.m.
Item 10-12 · Other
Consent calendar: March 31, April 7 and April 14 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Property taxesTentative budget
Pat Jones suggested a public workshop on property taxes. Henry Butters said a dog issue had been resolved. Dawn Sidwell, Laurel Livezy and Collette Engle commented during the budget hearing.