Sandy council directs administration to start FY 2024 budget spending up to $5.124 million ahead of the tax hearing
June 27, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council directed administration to begin implementing the FY 2023-24 budget as amended, authorizing spending up to $5.124 million, after debating whether to operate without the proposed tax increase revenue until the Truth in Taxation hearing. It also heard a fireworks update, a second General Plan survey draft and county tax relief programs. The vote on the budget motion is not itemized in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| 2023 fireworks update | Discussed |
| Second General Plan survey draft | Discussed |
| FY 2023-24 budget implementation options | Approved |
| Salt Lake County tax relief programs | Discussed |
| Closed session | Approved |
| Consent: May 30 and June 6 draft minutes | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public safety
2023 fireworks update
Discussed
Fire Marshal Gerald Strebel covered restricted discharge areas and dates. Legal discharge is July 2 to 5, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with extended hours on July 4, and all areas east of 1300 East are prohibited. Illegal discharge can be reported to 801-799-3000. Council members asked questions.
Item 3 · General plan
Second General Plan survey draft
Discussed
Long-range planner Jake Warner asked for council feedback on the draft. Kyrene Gibb of Y2 Analytics described the process and feedback from the first survey; the second survey aims to identify resident priorities and the reasons behind them. Results were expected in mid-August after launch.
Item 4 · Budget
FY 2023-24 budget implementation options
Approved
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley reviewed the budget process and timeline and asked for direction. The council debated implementing the budget with the proposed tax increase or operating without that revenue until after the Truth in Taxation hearing. It then voted to direct administration to begin implementing the FY 2024 budget as amended, with spending up to $5.124 million at administration's discretion. The motion carried; the notes do not itemize the vote.
- Budget$5.12 million
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Salt Lake County tax relief programs
Discussed
County Council Member Suzanne Harrison presented county tax relief and assistance programs for lower-income families, seniors and veterans and asked residents to check the county website.
Item 6 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at about 7:37 p.m. and adjourn immediately afterward. Individual votes are not in the notes.
Item 7-8 · Other
Consent: May 30 and June 6 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Aging infrastructureBudget priorities
Bruce Blanchard raised aging infrastructure, spending priorities and the use of citizen surveys. A speaker for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church described its food service offered every other week with the Utah Food Bank.