Sandy council votes 4-3 to direct staff to set an August Truth in Taxation hearing for up to $5 million in new revenue
June 14, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
After reviewing building replacement needs, the Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to direct staff to bring back a resolution June 21 setting a Truth in Taxation hearing for Aug. 16 to consider generating up to $5 million in additional revenue. A competing motion not to bring back such a resolution failed 3-4. The council also heard the Metropolitan Water District's FY 2023 budget.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved, 1 discussed, and 1 no action.
1 vote was not unanimous: Building projects: priorities and financing (4-3).
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $5.00 million.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised property tax increase, citywide survey, and inflation.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on June 7, 2022: Sandy council rezones 2.5 acres for Sunrise Ridge, approves Fluckiger district changes and funds extrication equipment 7-0 in budget amendments
The next one was on June 21, 2022: Sandy council adopts FY 2022-23 budget with no tax-rate hearing, 7-0, and swears in firefighters
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Budget
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2023 budget
Discussed
Representatives Munsey, Tom Godfrey and John Kirkham presented the district's budget, history and key facilities. Council members asked questions. No action was taken.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Building projects: priorities and financing
Approved · 4-3
Finance Director Brian Kelley reviewed the proposed Building Replacement Projects plan, the 2018 Building Replacement Study, project impacts, funding sources and options for additional funding. Mayor Monica Zoltanski stressed addressing the city's infrastructure priorities. Council Member Ryan Mecham called a point of order at 7:21 p.m. and the chair redirected discussion. A motion by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, directing staff not to bring back a resolution that would trigger a Truth in Taxation hearing failed 3-4. After a recess and legal guidance on the process, Council Member Alison Stroud moved, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson, to direct staff to bring back a resolution June 21 setting a Truth in Taxation hearing for Aug. 16, 2022, to generate up to $5 million in additional revenue for council consideration. It passed 4-3.
- Budget$5.00 million
Item 4 · Budget
Open council discussion on FY 2022-23 tentative budget
No action
The minutes say this item was not discussed.
Item 5 · Other
Consent calendar: May 17 and May 24 minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Property tax increaseCitywide surveyInflation
Pat Jones asked the council to set aside capital and infrastructure discussion given inflation and possible recession, and proposed a third citywide survey. Steve Van Maren agreed the survey should go citywide.