Council Chambers remodel and technical upgrades
A proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room, with technical upgrades from GenComm and acoustic, furniture and finish changes. On May 31, 2022 the council rejected 3-4 a motion to proceed on the proposal as presented without more bids, and decided not to move forward with the remodel at that time.
- Where it stands
- Denied
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Sandy City Hall Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room
- Applicant
- Sandy City Council Office
Every hearing and vote
April 26, 2022 · City Council work session
Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room
Discussed
Assistant Director Dustin Fratto described past chamber renovations and the current remodel process. Shawn Sandberg of GenComm presented technical upgrades, including microphones, cameras, projectors and displays so staff can control, record and stream meetings, and physical changes such as acoustic treatment, furniture, walls, lighting and floors. Fratto asked the council to bring the proposal back for further discussion and action. The minutes notes give no cost figures.
May 31, 2022 · City Council work session
Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room
Denied · 3-4
Executive Director Dustin Fratto summarized remodel costs and the need to update the technology interface. Council Member Marci Houseman moved, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson, to consider the proposal as presented and not gather additional bids; it failed 3-4. The council then decided not to proceed with the remodel at this time. Administration will present an overview of the Sandy City Building Replacement Study on June 14. The notes do not give the cost.
May 9, 2023 · City Council work session
FY 2023-24 tentative budget overviews: administration, council office, justice court, city attorney, community development, non-departmental
Discussed
Deputy CAO Jared Gerber presented mayor's office, administration and non-departmental requests, including a part-time administrative position, an emergency management coordinator and community events. The communications director reviewed savings from the SandyNow chatbot, and the community arts director reported a Best in State award, more than 83,000 amphitheater attendees and a 73% attendance increase, with requests for a part-time position and TRCC-funded amphitheater improvements. The city attorney covered compensation plan funding, reclassifications, 2023 election costs with Salt Lake County and higher risk management insurance costs. The justice court requested no budget increase, the council office presented its budget including phase 1 council chambers upgrades, and Community Development asked for funding for the compensation plan, certifications, training, operating costs and equipment. The notes give no totals.