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City building replacement projects and financing

City building replacement projects and financing, including Public Works Phase 2. In March 2024 a rebid came in $1.7 million over budget; the council directed staff to find funding on March 19 and on March 26 voted to proceed with the low bid with intent to fund the shortfall.

Approved

Type
Public project
Location
Citywide
Applicant
Sandy City
  1. Jan 28, 2025City Council: Public Works winter update
  2. Jan 14, 2025City Council work session: Council budget priorities workshop (matter 25-016)
  3. Oct 15, 2024City Council: Capital projects update: Fire Station 31 and Public Works Phase 2
  4. Apr 16, 2024City Council: Public Works Phase 2 funding options (Resolutions 24-15C and 24-11C)
  5. Mar 26, 2024City Council: Public Works Phase 2 bid status and funding

In brief

City building replacement projects and financing appears on 13 recorded agendas, from the City Council work session meeting of June 14, 2022 to the City Council meeting of January 28, 2025.

On record, it was approved 3 times and approved with conditions once.

The most recent decision was approved at the City Council meeting of April 16, 2024.

The City Council work session meeting of September 13, 2022 gave staff direction on it; that was not a vote on the application itself.

Follow the money and project delivery

City building replacement projects and financing

Approved

  1. Council action

    Approved: Public Works Phase 2 funding options (Resolutions 24-15C and 24-11C) · Approved minutes Record → · April 16, 2024

  2. Money in the record

    contract: $1.70 million — Shortfall on Public Works Phase 2, to be covered by selling a city parcel and transferring capital projects fund appropriations Record → · April 16, 2024

  3. Signed agreement and payments

    Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.

  4. Work and operating costs

    Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →

Every hearing and vote

  1. January 28, 2025 · City Council

    Public Works winter update

    Discussed

    Public Works Director Ryan Kump covered engineering hires, construction of the Phase 2 fleet shop, expected to finish in July 2025, and the spring bulk waste program running March to May. He introduced Assistant City Engineer Travis Ackermann and City Transportation Engineer Ivan Hooper. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa was excused at 5:50 p.m.

  2. January 14, 2025 · City Council work session

    Council budget priorities workshop (matter 25-016)

    Discussed

    Council Members Marci Houseman and Zach Robinson proposed the workshop to set high-level council budget priorities for FY 2026 and beyond. Matt Dixon, described in the minutes as a city manager (once as South Jordan's and once as South Ogden's, which the source does not resolve), facilitated a roundtable. Mayor Monica Zoltanski discussed priorities tied to Connect, Protect and Create: competitive employee pay, Fire Station 31, Public Works Phase 2 and economic development. CAO Shane Pace cited increased revenue from renegotiated contracts and fees and the need for state mitigation funds for the medically vulnerable people shelter. Administration and department heads left about 5:40 p.m. The council took a break from 7:14 to 7:20 p.m. No votes or dollar amounts were recorded.

  3. October 15, 2024 · City Council

    Capital projects update: Fire Station 31 and Public Works Phase 2

    Discussed

    Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie said Fire Station 31 is a two-story building off Monroe Street with a construction timelapse camera. Public Works Director Ryan Kump said Phase 2, the fleet building, is expected to finish in July 2025, with value engineering and in-house labor savings. The council thanked staff.

  4. April 16, 2024 · City Council

    Public Works Phase 2 funding options (Resolutions 24-15C and 24-11C)

    Approved

    Finance Director Brian Kelley presented two resolutions to cover a $1.7 million shortfall. Council Director Dustin Fratto detailed Resolution 24-15C, which recommends selling a city parcel (the triangle parcel) and transferring capital projects fund appropriations for FY 2024. The CAO discussed a possible property exchange with Real Salt Lake. No one spoke. Resolution 24-15C was adopted; the vote is not itemized. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused after the vote.

    Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa

  5. March 26, 2024 · City Council

    Public Works Phase 2 bid status and funding

    Approved

    Public Works Director Mike Gladbach reviewed the projected $1.7 million shortfall and Finance Director Brian Kelley presented funding options. The council discussed selling city property and recoding park impact fees. Steve Van Maren supported Phase 2. A friendly amendment from Council Member Cyndi Sharkey about a parcel west of the stadium was declined. The council voted by roll call to proceed with the low bid with the intent to fund the shortfall; the tally is not recorded, and funding sources will be reviewed further.

    Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer

  6. March 19, 2024 · City Council

    Public Works Phase 2 update and bid direction

    Discussed

    Public Works Director Mike Gladbach said the new bid is $1.7 million over budget and valid for 30 days. Staff redesigned to cut costs, including tilt-up concrete, removing a breezeway and mezzanine and eliminating a brine storage shed. Steve Van Maren suggested authorizing $2 million. The council directed staff to identify funding options, and the item was to return the next week.

  7. October 11, 2022 · City Council work session

    Fire Station 31 update

    Discussed

    Fire Chief Bruce Cline updated the council on concept plans and possible sites and asked for a closed session to discuss land purchase details.

  8. October 4, 2022 · City Council

    Public Works Phase 2 capital facilities update

    Discussed

    Public Works Director Mike Gladbach gave an overview of the Phase 2 capital facilities project and its timeline. Council members were enthusiastic and invited him to return with a progress update.

  9. September 20, 2022 · City Council

    Public hearing: capital facilities Resolution 22-43C

    Approved with conditions

    The resolution covers building replacement appropriations for Public Works, Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Sports Center, direction on pursuing sponsorships and naming rights for Alta Canyon, and an intention to pledge future funds to its rebuild or remodel. Council Member Marci Houseman explained the allocations and said all three projects were being considered. Council Member Ryan Mecham moved, with Council Member Alison Stroud seconding, to add that the city intends to fully fund replacement of Fire Station 31, and the council adopted the resolution as amended. The notes say it carried but give no tally, and do not list final dollar amounts.

    Moved by Council Member Ryan Mecham, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud

  10. September 13, 2022 · City Council work session

    Capital projects proposal, first reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center funding option

    Approved

    Council Member Cyndi Sharkey summarized recent capital facilities discussions and proposed a funding option for the Alta Canyon Sports Center that includes seeking outside funding through corporate naming-rights sponsorships, outlining the process and parameters. After lengthy discussion, with the administration giving its views, members said they wanted to move forward and supported the proposal. The council approved a procedural motion substituting the draft alternate Resolution 22-43C with amended language, to be discussed and voted on at the Sept. 20 public hearing. The notes say it carried but give no tally.

    Moved by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman

  11. August 16, 2022 · City Council

    Capital facilities proposal (Resolution 22-43C)

    Approved

    Council Member Marci Houseman presented a proposal sponsored by Houseman, Council Member Scott Earl and Council Member Zach Robinson allocating up to $1 million to begin design concepts for Fire Station 31, up to $7 million to build a new Public Works fleet building and up to $11 million for design and partial construction of Alta Canyon Recreation Center. CAO Shane Pace presented the administration's 18-month action plan with two options for prioritizing capital needs. After lengthy discussion Council Member Cyndi Sharkey asked for time in early September for her own prioritization proposal, and the council agreed to schedule it before Sept. 20. The council passed a motion to bring Resolution 22-43C back for consideration Sept. 20; the notes record a roll call but give no tally.

    Moved by Council Member Ryan Mecham, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud

  12. July 19, 2022 · City Council work session

    Council discussion on capital facility needs

    Discussed

    Members listed individual priorities; the averaged order was Alta Canyon Recreation Center, Public Works facility, Fire Station 31, a tie between Council Chambers and a Parks and Recreation building, then the All Abilities Playground. A majority expressed no interest in pursuing a general obligation bond in November 2022, after which the mayor described the administration's capital priorities. Questions on added annual revenue and a preferred funding method were postponed. Fire Chief Bruce Cline spoke about the need to rebuild Fire Station 31. For next steps members asked to decide whether to rebuild or remodel Alta Canyon, to adopt a timeline for other facilities, to examine Sprung structures and funding options such as a parks tax, bonding, sponsorships and corporate partnerships, and to involve the Alta Canyon advisory board.

  13. June 14, 2022 · City Council work session

    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.

    Moved by Council Member Alison Stroud, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson. Vote: 4-3; Council Members Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey and Brooke D'Sousa voted no