Fire Station 31 rebuild and general obligation bond
Rebuild of Fire Station 31, funded by a general obligation bond of up to $21,000,000 approved by voters in Nov. 2023. The council toured the station under construction Sept. 30, 2025, and it opened at an Oct. 11 event.
- Where it stands
- Under construction
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Sandy
- Applicant
- Sandy Fire Department
Every hearing and vote
November 8, 2022 · City Council work session
Fire Station 31 rebuild funding through a general obligation bond
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman presented her proposal and asked for feedback. The council was generally supportive of continuing to explore the general obligation bond process for future infrastructure. No vote was taken.
December 6, 2022 · City Council
Second reading: general obligation bond to rebuild Fire Station 31 (Resolution 22-57C)
Approved
Council Member Marci Houseman summarized her proposal and the council discussed it. The council adopted Resolution 22-57C declaring the city's intent to issue a general obligation bond in FY 2023-24 to rebuild Fire Station 31. The notes show it passed but give no tally and no bond amount.
March 6, 2023 · City Council
District One town hall on fire facilities and staffing
Discussed
Mecham and the mayor welcomed attendees, Chief Bassett presented on Fire Station 31, fire staffing and other department topics, and a question and answer period followed. The minutes record no speakers or figures.
May 2, 2023 · City Council
General obligation bond timeline and draft resolution for Fire Station 31
Discussed
The finance director reviewed the timeline for a general obligation bond, and outside advisers explained the differences between general obligation and revenue bonds. Council members asked questions. No action was taken.
June 6, 2023 · City Council
Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget (file 23-214)
Discussed
Robinson proposed fully funding the employee compensation plan and Fire Department positions and pay plan, and issuing bonds to fund Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Recreation Center. Discussion covered compensation adjustments, taking one capital project at a time, core services, fire staffing and use of general obligation bond funds. The notes say Sandy has one of the lowest property tax rates among comparable-sized cities. No vote was taken.
June 13, 2023 · City Council work session
Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget
Discussed
Houseman's proposal included a cost-of-living adjustment reduction, all-inclusive playground funding, staffing changes, one-time fire position funding, Fire Station 31 funded by a general obligation bond and general fund reductions, with the aim of avoiding a property tax increase. The Robinson-Stroud proposal would permanently fund 3-2 fire staffing, support the tentative employee compensation plan, remove certain department increases, reallocate all-abilities playground funds and fund Station 31 through a general obligation bond, while removing the Alta Canyon Recreation Center from the bond. A revised Robinson-Stroud proposal was to be posted the next day. No vote was taken.
July 11, 2023 · City Council work session
Funding mechanisms for capital facilities projects, including Fire Station 31
Approved
Council Member Alison Stroud introduced the item. Discussion covered Fire Station 31 funding, capital priorities, inflation-driven cost increases, removing the community center from the general obligation bond and the effect on residents. The mayor supported funding the fire station through the FY 2024 tentative budget property tax increase. Consultant Jason Burningham explained bond timelines. The motion was modified to make July 25 a business session to deliberate the bond's term and amount, with administration presenting final Fire Station 31 costs then. A roll call vote was taken; individual votes are not recorded.
July 25, 2023 · City Council
Fire Station 31 general obligation bond (Resolution 23-38C)
Approved with conditions
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented the resolution with financial adviser Jason Burningham. D'Sousa moved, seconded by Houseman, to adopt it with the second sentence of the underlined ballot language removed. Robinson and Stroud supported the resolution as written; Houseman raised concerns about the ballot language; Sharkey supported Scenario One with amendments to the language; Earl wanted a $20.6 million cap and a 20-year bond; D'Sousa supported a 20-year term but had concerns about total cost and the language; Mecham supported Scenario Two and later opposed the motion. Robinson worried about cutting square footage. Kelley noted the council must still approve the final bond amount. Steve Van Maren supported the full amount and a 15-year bond and opposed the underlined language; Pat Jones asked the council to explore paying cash and supported Scenario Two. The resolution was adopted; the notes give no tally.
August 29, 2023 · City Council
Fire Station 31 general obligation bond ballot argument (Resolution 23-43C)
Approved with conditions
Council Director Dustin Fratto explained the process and Fire Chief Jeff Bassett answered questions. Steve Van Maren commented. The resolution was adopted as amended.
October 3, 2023 · City Council
Public hearing: general obligation bonds of up to $21,000,000 for Fire Station 31
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented the voter pamphlet and ballot language. Fire Chief Jeff Bassett discussed the need for a new Fire Station 31 and its proposed location. Steve Van Maren questioned the argument and the station location, and Danea Brunatti-Shaw asked for a dog park restroom. The city attorney's office was to clarify differences in ballot language at a future meeting.
November 7, 2023 · City Council work session
Public meeting on arguments for and against up to $21,000,000 in general obligation bonds for Fire Station 31
Discussed
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley reviewed the election timeline; voter information pamphlets were mailed to households with registered voters. No argument against the bond was submitted and the argument in favor was read. Voters decide Nov. 21, 2023, and the bonds would pay to build and equip the new station. Cathy Spuck supported the bond, citing leaks, foundation cracks and limited office space at the current station. Steve Van Maren supported it and asked whether costs were final and whether the location had changed. Sue Zabel supported it and asked about the timeline and whether property taxes from new development would help fund it. No action was taken.
December 6, 2023 · City Council
Canvass of the Nov. 21, 2023 special bond election (Fire Station 31 general obligation bond, Resolution 23-38C)
Approved · 7-0
The bond measure received 10,323 votes for and 5,205 against. The council voted 7-0 by roll call to certify the results.
December 19, 2023 · City Council
Fire Station 31 rendering
Discussed
Fire Chief Jeff Bassett and Heber Slabbert of AJC Architects presented a rendering; the CAO also spoke.
January 23, 2024 · City Council
FY 2025 budget retreat
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley reviewed the budget overview, history and three waste collection fee options. Municipal attorney Todd Godfrey presented on council and mayor powers and duties, and the HR director reviewed the annual compensation study. The mayor said her FY 2025 priorities included no property tax increase, Fire Station 31 and parks survey results. The CAO listed ongoing priorities (new funding sources, reducing or eliminating the bulk waste subsidy, evaluating department needs, more funding for city events, accelerating Cairns economic development funding) and one-time fleet replacement. Departments then presented requests: the council office, community events, emergency management, the amphitheater and arts guild, legal, administrative services (ERP software replacement and a custodial position), police (fleet, animal services staff, body cameras, software, inflation and a one-time drone), fire (ambulance supplies, uniforms and one-time equipment and academy recruits), public works (overtime, signal maintenance, salt, the Phase 3 facility rebuild, a debris flow study and street and traffic projects), parks and recreation (staffing, trails, playgrounds and direction on Alta Canyon Sports Center), community development (CDBG staff, development code update), public utilities (operations building addition and recommended rate increases) and economic development (funding sunsetting in two years and Cairns funding). Council priorities listed by the council director included sidewalks, parks offices, water repairs, renegotiating the Metro Water contract, dark-sky lighting, a fire fleet, code enforcement, a part-time administrative law judge, a Central Wasatch Commission cost-benefit study, a city events return-on-investment study, management studies, an annual rate and fee study, competitive compensation, no headcount increase and no spending increase beyond current levels, and considering deferring expenditures given $480,000 in bonds sunsetting in 2024. The notes give no totals. The session ran from 4 to 7:50 p.m.
January 30, 2024 · City Council
Fire Station 31 general obligation bond parameters
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented. Financial adviser Jason Burningham described the bond market, and Fire Chief Jeff Bassett introduced Clint Fackrell of Big D Construction. No action was taken.
February 13, 2024 · City Council
General obligation bonds, Series 2024, not to exceed $21,000,000 (Bond Resolution 24-04C)
Approved
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented, with a meeting with Standard & Poor's set for early March; bond counsel Randy Larsen and adviser Jason Burningham were available. No one commented. The resolution was adopted by roll call, but the tally is not listed in the record. The bonds fund Fire Station 31, approved by voters in November 2023.
July 9, 2024 · City Council
2024 general management and operations study of the Fire Department
Discussed
Council Director Dustin Fratto introduced two chiefs from Public Consulting Group. The study has 21 scope elements and 30 key recommendations: administrative (10 findings, 10 recommendations), operational (12 findings, 15 recommendations) and capital (6 findings, 5 recommendations). Seven engines, one truck and two ambulances need replacement, and two engines, one truck and three ambulances should be considered; Station 31 is being replaced. Council members Marci Houseman, DeKeyzer (who asked for cost and data comparisons), Ryan Mecham and Alison Stroud (fleet questions) responded, and the mayor and interim fire chief spoke. No vote was taken.
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.
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.
March 18, 2025 · City Council
FY 2025-26 budget preview: opening remarks and financial outlook (matter 25-069)
Discussed
CAO Shane Pace said the city is in good financial shape. Mayor Monica Zoltanski cited rising costs, a strong economic position, capital projects (Fire Station 31, Monroe Street, the Alta Canyon rebuild and the General Plan), a maintained AAA bond rating and no property tax increase. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley presented guiding financial principles, revenue policies, budget history and the outlook, and noted FY 2026 pressures from inflation and market volatility. Council Director Dustin Fratto reviewed the council's FY 2026 budget priorities adopted Feb. 25: economic development, employee satisfaction, community safety, quality of life and fiscal health.
May 6, 2025 · City Council
Tentative FY 2025-26 budget for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 25-17C)
Approved
Mayor Zoltanski presented the budget, which she said includes $1 million in cuts, including operating and workforce reductions, and no property or sales tax increase. She named the Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild, a Smith Entertainment Group hockey training facility and Fire Station 31 as projects. Administrative Services' Brian Kelley covered revenue projections, a funding gap, a proposed funding plan for Alta Canyon Sports Center, fleet and infrastructure investment and the budget calendar. Human Resources' Katrina Frederick presented the FY 2026 compensation plan, including cost-of-living increases, step and grade adjustments, benefit increases and elimination of some positions. The council adopted the resolution adopting tentative budgets and scheduling the hearing by roll call vote; the individual votes are not in the notes. Steve Van Maren opposed eliminating city positions.
May 13, 2025 · City Council
Tentative FY 2025-26 department budget presentations
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson reviewed ongoing and one-time requests, an added crossing guard position and fleet needs. Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie covered savings, grants, the Fire Station 31 rebuild and fleet replacement. Parks and Recreation's Dan Medina reviewed capital improvements and the Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild, where the Miller Foundation committed a $1 million sponsorship. Deputy CAO Martin Jensen presented administration, mayor's office, communications and arts requests, and council members questioned communications costs and survey practices. Kasey Dunlavy reviewed economic development, whose budget has been cut three years running. The council asked Finance to present property and sales tax analysis at a later meeting.
September 30, 2025 · City Council
Council tour of Fire Station 31 under construction
Approved
The council recessed at 6:26 p.m., toured the station with Chief Ryan McConaghie, reconvened about 6:35 p.m. at the station and adjourned after the tour at 7:40 p.m. Virtual attendance was unavailable.