Sandy to receive about $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds; council reviews public works and parks budgets
May 25, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In a hybrid work session the Sandy City Council heard that the city will receive about $9.1 million under the American Rescue Plan Act, usable through 2024, and reviewed three facilities financing scenarios. It also heard tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for Public Works, Public Utilities and Parks and Recreation. No votes were recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Sales tax and budget update | Discussed |
| FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Public Works, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation | Discussed |
| American Rescue Plan Act funds | Discussed |
| Facilities financing plan options | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Sales tax and budget update
Discussed
Finance staff said sales tax distributions through March 2021 exceeded budgeted expectations by $700,000. No vote was taken.
- Budget$700,000
Item 2 · Budget
FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Public Works, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation
Discussed
Public Works covered fleet purchases and FY22 capital projects including traffic signal upgrades, curb and gutter, the Highland Drive environmental impact statement and road reconstruction and widening. Public Utilities said there is no current plan to raise water rates and addressed drought and water supply. Parks and Recreation reviewed budgets for parks, community arts, the senior center, Alta Canyon Recreation Center and River Oaks Golf Course. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Budget
American Rescue Plan Act funds
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley said Sandy will receive about $9.1 million, usable for eligible expenses through Dec. 31, 2024. Staff offered recommendations for council review. No vote was taken.
- Grant$9.10 million
Item 4 · Budget
Facilities financing plan options
Discussed
Kelley reviewed three funding scenarios for city facilities. The minutes give no dollar figures. No vote was taken.
What residents said
American Rescue Plan spendingWater supply and droughtFacilities financing
No speakers were recorded. An item from Council Member Marci Houseman on community connectedness was moved to a future work session without objection.