Council names J. Brian Jones city attorney and moves $1.9 million of Legacy CIP money
March 16, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
The Provo Municipal Council consented 7-0 to the mayor's appointment of J. Brian Jones as city attorney and approved a $1.9 million transfer from the Legacy CIP Fund. An electronic-sign ordinance was continued for a second hearing.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Appointments to boards and commissions | Approved · 7-0 |
| Appointment of J. Brian Jones as City Attorney | Approved · 7-0 |
| Vote-by-mail election agreement with Utah County | Approved · 7-0 |
| Resolution supporting Forest Service ownership of foothill and canyon lands | Approved · 7-0 |
| Electric service rates for small cell installations | Approved · 7-0 |
| Sales tax increment payment to Day's Market | Approved · 7-0 |
| Electronic sign hold times and size limits (citywide) | Continued |
| $1.9 million transfer from Legacy CIP Fund | Approved · 7-0 |
| Redevelopment Agency: Provo Town Square parking structure lease assignment | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Appointments to boards and commissions
Approved · 7-0
The council consented to appointments to various boards and commissions.
Item 2 · Appointment
Appointment of J. Brian Jones as City Attorney
Approved · 7-0
The council consented to the mayor's appointment of J. Brian Jones as Provo City Attorney.
Item 3 · Contract
Vote-by-mail election agreement with Utah County
Approved · 7-0
The council authorized the mayor to approve an interlocal agreement with Utah County to run the 2021 municipal primary and general elections by mail.
Item 4 · Other
Resolution supporting Forest Service ownership of foothill and canyon lands
Approved · 7-0
A resolution outlining support for continued Forest Service ownership and preservation of sensitive lands in the foothills and canyons.
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Electric service rates for small cell installations
Approved · 7-0
An ordinance amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule to set electric service rates for small cell installations in Provo.
Item 6 · Budget
Sales tax increment payment to Day's Market
Approved · 7-0
The council appropriated $11,979.76 from General Fund sales tax revenue to the Economic Development Division for a contractual post-performance sales tax increment payment to Day's Market.
- Payment$11,980 to Day's Market
Item 7 · City code
Electronic sign hold times and size limits (citywide)
Continued
An ordinance amending city code on hold times for electronic signs and sign size limits (PLOTA20210046). Under council rule, the item was continued for a second hearing.
Item 8 · Budget
$1.9 million transfer from Legacy CIP Fund
Approved · 7-0
A resolution transferring $1,900,000 from the Legacy CIP Fund to various funds and appropriating the transferred money for purposes described in the resolution.
- Budget$1.90 million
Item 9 · Contract
Redevelopment Agency: Provo Town Square parking structure lease assignment
Approved · 7-0
Acting as the Redevelopment Agency governing board, the council authorized the chief executive officer to sign an assignment agreement and an amendment to the existing lease with Liberty George Provo, LLC for a parking structure in Provo Town Square.
- ContractAmount not given to Liberty George Provo, LLC