Citizens Agenda for Meetings on March 1, 2022

Citizens Agenda

Council meeting agendas are often difficult for people to navigate. Filled with jargon and legal requirements on how an item must be listed, it can be a challenge to determine what Council members are actually discussing or deciding on. 

What follows is a staff interpretation of the agendas. 

The official published agendas and supporting materials can be found here:  http://agendas.provo.org 

This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, with some in-person components as well as virtual meeting access. The meeting will be available to the public for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil and facebook.com/provocouncil. The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. For information on how to view the meetings and how to contribute public comments without attending in person, click here.

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Work Meeting Agenda

12:00 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Work Meetings are designed to be a less formal venue for discussion among Council Members. Generally, no public input is taken during the meeting.

Redevelopment Agency Governing Board

1. A resolution of the Governing Board of the Redevelopment Agency of Provo City Corporation approving the assignment of the parking lease with Provo City Housing Authority. (22-025)

• Previously, the Agency Board consented to the assignment of parking spaces in the Wells Fargo garage to the Provo City Housing Authority to meet their obligation for parking for their new project. Provo City Housing Authority was granted a reduction in their parking needs and is looking to transfer their excess capacity to Capital Thirteen, LLC who will utilize those excess spaces to meet their obligations as they refurbish and enhance the former Los Hermanos building.

2. A resolution authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to sign an extension to the Exclusive Right to Negotiate agreement with McWhinney Real Estate Development for the redevelopment of the existing City Hall property downtown. (22-025)

• Abatement and demolition of the existing structure. McWhinney and the Agency entered into an Exclusive Right to Negotiate giving McWhinney 240 days to refine their planning for the redevelopment and bring a Joint Development Agreement for approval to the City Council. There was also an extension built into the agreement if we decided another 90 days were necessary to finalize the planning.

Council Executive Director Announces Departure

PROVO, Utah – February 15, 2022 -- The Provo Municipal Council today announced the formation of an ad-hoc committee for the recruitment and hiring of a new Council Executive Director due to the upcoming departure of their current director, Cliff Strachan. Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski appointed Strachan as Chief Administrative Officer, which was approved by the Sandy City Council at their meeting tonight.

According to Strachan, "I've enjoyed working in different areas of government over my career and I'm looking forward to this opportunity to work for the people of Sandy. My most recent experience working for the Provo City Council has reinforced my belief in the need to develop good relationships. I’m excited for this new opportunity but am sad to leave behind the great team we have here in Provo.”

Citizens Agenda for Meetings on February 15, 2022

Citizens Agenda

Council meeting agendas are often difficult for people to navigate. Filled with jargon and legal requirements on how an item must be listed, it can be a challenge to determine what Council members are actually discussing or deciding on. 

What follows is a staff interpretation of the agendas. 

The official published agendas and supporting materials can be found here:  http://agendas.provo.org 

This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, with some in-person components as well as continued virtual meeting access. The meeting will be available to the public for live broadcast and on-demand viewing on YouTube and Facebook at: youtube.com/provocitycouncil and facebook.com/provocouncil. The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. For information on how to view the meetings and how to contribute public comments without attending in person, click here.

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Work Meeting Agenda

12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Work Meetings are designed to be a less formal venue for discussion among Council Members. Generally, no public input is taken during the meeting.

Business

1. A presentation regarding the Sewer Utility Update and Master Plan. (22-018)

• Public Works will be sharing information information relative to the sewer system including an update on the wastewater treatment plant construction, other major capital projects, and an introduction to the updated sewer master plan. 

2. A discussion regarding Wastewater Impact Fees. (22-020)

• A Wastewater Impact Fee Facilities Plan had recently been completed and Impact Fees have been reviewed and administration recommends an increase in the Impact Fee.

3. A discussion regarding the transfer to the Local Government Disaster Fund. (22-019)

• In the 2022 Budget Ordinance that was adopted by the Municipal Council it states the Mayor is authorized to transfer funds to the Local Government Disaster fund based on the following: Of the remaining General Fund budget savings that are not carried over as described in Part X above, 20% ( or the maximum amount allowed to be transferred under state law, whichever is less) shall be placed in the Local Government Disaster Fund (Fiscal 2021 calculation: $1,171,963 X 20% =$234,393). The Municipal Council supported the move of $234,393 in the Council Work Session on September 21, 2021. After the completion of the fiscal year, after revenues have been compared with expenses (and adjustments authorized by the annual budget ordinance) in the General Fund to determine net revenue surplus, the Mayor is hereby authorized to allocate and deposit 10% ( or the maximum amount allowed to be transferred under state law, whichever is less) of any General Fund net revenue surplus into the Local Government Disaster Fund. Not 100% clear on what a net revenue surplus is? Assuming it is actual revenues versus the budget; (Fiscal 2021 calculation: 4,539,113 X .10 = $453,911). 

4. A presentation regarding the FY2023 Budget (Finance and Human Resource previews revenues, debt, workforce issues, etc.). (22-016)

• As part of the FY 2023 budget the administration would like to preview issues facing the city in the coming year, these include revenues, debt, labor cost, and other issues that will impact budget decisions. 

Summary of Action | Meetings on February 1, 2022

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Work Meeting
12:30 PM, Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Hybrid meeting youtube.com/provocitycouncil or 351 W Center Street, Provo, UT 84601

Summary of Action

Approval of Minutes

December 14, 2021 - Council Meeting

January 18, 2022 Work Meeting

Approved by unanimous consent.

Policy Items Referred from the Landmarks Commission

1.  A resolution adding the structure known as the Milner-Wright Home, located at 1115 East 640 South, to the Provo Landmarks Register. Provost Neighborhood. (PLLN20210394) Presentation only. This item was already scheduled for the Council Meeting on February 1, 2022.