Work session: council votes 6-1 to create a Local Government Disaster Fund with an ongoing revenue source
June 15, 2021, 1:00 p.m. · 351 W. Center Street, Provo (hybrid; streamed on YouTube)
In its June 15 work meeting the council first rejected, 2-5, a motion to create a disaster fund with $10,000, then approved 6-1 a motion to establish the fund using both revenue surplus and carryover to create an ongoing revenue source. Council Member George Handley voted no. The council also sent rental dwelling license fees to the Code Compliance Committee.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Local Government Disaster Fund
Approved · 6-1
A motion to establish the fund with a nominal $10,000 and review it at year's end for more funding failed 2-5, with Council Members David Sewell, Shannon Ellsworth, Bill Fillmore, David Harding and David Shipley opposed. A second motion to establish the fund and use both funding sources (revenue surplus and carryover) to create an ongoing revenue source was approved 6-1, with Council Member George Handley opposed.
Item 2 · Taxes and fees
Rental Dwelling License fees
Approved · 7-0
The council approved a motion that staff take the item to the Code Compliance Committee to study it and return with a recommendation.
Item 3 · Taxes and fees
Property taxes
Discussed
The council received a presentation on property taxes. No action was taken.
Item 4 · Budget
Transfer $200,000 to the Energy Fund for land and appropriate $465,844 for a metal building and incinerator
Discussed
A resolution to transfer $200,000 from the General Fund to the Energy Fund for land acquisition and appropriate $465,844 in the General Fund for a metal building and incinerator was presented. It was set to return July 6.
- Budget$200,000
- Budget$465,844
Item 5 · General plan
Intent statement for the Southwest Area Plan
Discussed
Presented; already scheduled for the council meeting that evening.
Item 6 · Contract
Update on the agreement with Christensen Oil (Ordinance 2020-21)
Discussed
Staff gave an update on the agreement with Christensen Oil authorized by Ordinance 2020-21. Presentation only.
Item 7 · Presentation
Redevelopment Agency operations
Discussed
The Redevelopment Agency Governing Board received a presentation on agency operations. Presentation only.
Item 8 · Development
McWhinney Real Estate exclusive negotiating agreement
Discussed
The agreement and $100,000 appropriation were presented; they were already scheduled for the council meeting that evening.
Item 9 · Contract
Parking sublicense agreement (Provo Housing Authority, Norco Vista LLC, 85 North Condominium Association)
Discussed
Presented; already scheduled for the council meeting that evening.
Item 10 · Zoning
Rezone 3.8 acres at 5600 N. University Ave.
Discussed
Presented; already scheduled for the council meeting that evening.
Item 11 · Zoning
Rezone 0.80 acre at 690 E. 500 S.
Discussed
Presented; already scheduled for the council meeting that evening.
Item 12 · Zoning
Rezone 23.5 acres at 200 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Discussed
Presented; already scheduled for the council meeting that evening.