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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 both in-person and virtually. The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers (445 W. Center St., Provo). 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. 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
1:30 pm, Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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
A resolution appropriating $33,829 in the Economic Development division in the General Fund for a sales tax increment post performance payment to The Shops At The Riverwoods. (23-007)
In September 2021 the Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between Provo City and Tigriswoods, LLC, DBA The Shops At The Riverwoods at 4801 N University Ave. At the meeting the Council was presented with a request to reimburse the ownership group for a portion of the acquisition and remodel of the AMC Theater and for extensive remodel of several other buildings at this retail center. The reimbursement will be funded through retail sales tax increment above the established predetermined sales tax revenue generated by the retail center as of a certain date. The baseline revenue was established at $118,016 which represents one half of one percent of total sales generated at the center, or that portion of sales tax revenue received by Provo City from the retail center, as provided by the State of Utah. In this Agreement, Provo City will continue to receive the baseline amount of $118,016. The developer / owner will receive on an annual basis, a reimbursement against their actual out-of-pocket expenses, that is, any additional sales tax revenue above and beyond the baseline amount of $118,016. The term of this agreement runs for fifteen (15) years. In that time the developer / owner will be able to be reimbursed for a portion of above-described expenses. The target reimbursement amount as per the agreement is $1,500,000 which is a portion (approximately 16%) of the total out-of-pocket expenses which were $9,194,258. This is the first payment in the fifteen-year agreement, that is $33,829 which represents the amount over the baseline of $118,016.
A resolution appropriating $67,627 in the Economic Development division in the General Fund for a sales tax increment post performance payment to East Bay Shopping Center. (23-007)
In June 2018 the Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between Provo City and East Bay Shopping Center LLC, the ownership group of the East Bay Shopping Center at 979 S University Ave. At the meeting the Council was presented with a request to reimburse the ownership group for the remodel, construction, and opening of a new Ross retail store, which would serve as a magnet to attract other retailers to fill this retail center. The reimbursement would be funded through retail sales tax increment above the established predetermined sales tax revenue generated by the retail center as of a certain date. The baseline revenue was established at $90,099, which represents one half of one percent of total sales generated at the center, or that portion of sales tax revenue received by Provo City from the retail center, as provided by the State of Utah. In this Agreement, Provo City will continue to receive the baseline amount of $90,099. The developer / owner will receive on an annual basis, a reimbursement against their actual out-of-pocket expenses, that is, any additional sales tax revenue above and beyond the baseline amount of $90,099. The term of this agreement runs for ten years. In that time the developer / owner will be able to be reimbursed for up to one half of the out-of-pocket costs for the above-described expenses. The target reimbursement amount as per the agreement is $1,154,385 which is one half of the total out-of-pocket expenses which were $2,308,770. This is the third payment in the ten-year agreement, that is $67,627 which represents the amount over the baseline of $90,099. The total received in 3 years is $181,985.
A presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Calendar (23-008)
The purpose of this presentation is to go over the Fiscal 2023-2024 Budget Calendar with Council members, and to answer their questions about the budget process.
A discussion regarding parking and parking garages on Center Street and Downtown Provo. (23-017)
Following up on a Council Work Meeting presentation in 2022, this presentation seeks to further inform the Council on parking options within the Provo Downtown area and along Center Street.
A discussion regarding a supplementary housing audit. (23-012)
Under a mandate from the Utah State Legislature, the Kem C. Gardner Institute is creating a "Moderate and Affordable Housing Database." The database will be a central source for housing data down to the city level. The Council in their priorities work meeting held on January 10, 2023 indicated that they might want additional, more specific housing data than what this database will provide in order to make more informed land use decisions.
A discussion on alternative forms of voting. (23-013)
This item has been requested by Councilor Handley and cosponsored by Councilor Whipple to come to Work Meeting for discussion. The main purpose of this presentation is to review the history of this issue and determine if Council would like to participate in Ranked Choice Voting for the 2023 election. Since 2018 participation in the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project has been discussed in 6 work sessions. The council has been given several presentations, 2 memos, and put the item on Open City Hall.
A discussion regarding micromobility devices. (23-022)
The Administration has requested this item to discuss the emergence of new types of micromobility devices, including, but not limited to, e-scooters, e-bikes, hoverboards, etc. and how these devices might be best regulated throughout the City
A discussion regarding Council assignments to committees, boards, and commissions (23-004)
Council Members act as board members of several other city-related boards, including: • The Redevelopment Agency of Provo • The Municipal Building Authority • The Board of Canvassers • The Stormwater Service District Other Boards, Committees and Liaisons Individual Municipal Council members may be appointed to various other City boards, commissions, and committees, or act as a liaison to them.
Closed Meeting
Closed meetings (aka executive meetings) are held without the public present and must meet one of the conditions listed in Utah State Code (§ 52-4-204 and 52-4-205 et. seq.). If a closed meeting is needed, it will be announced at that time.
Adjournment
PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Opening Ceremony
Items in this category do not involve legislative action.
Public Comment
Instructions for making public comments at this electronic meeting can be found on the officially published agenda: agendas.provo.org.
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State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda.
Action Agenda
A resolution consenting to appointments of individuals to various boards and commissions. (23-005)
Mayor Kaufusi has submitted the name(s) of individual(s) who she recommends for appointment/reappointment. The Council, after considering the Mayor's recommendations and this resolution is presented for the Council's advice and consent to formalize the appointment(s).
A resolution appointing individuals to the Neighborhood District Executive Boards. (23-005)
This will formalize the appointments to the Neighborhood District Executive Boards.
Quarterly Report Presentation (1st quarter of fiscal 2023) (23-020)
Provide a high level overview of the revenues and expenses for the 1st quarter of fiscal 2023.
A presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report (23-019)
The Provo City Finance Division has prepared the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for Fiscal Year 2022. This is a citizen-friendly summary of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that was presented to the Council in December 2022. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight a few areas of the document and show the Council and the public how to find it online.
A resolution approving a dispatch services agreement, appropriating $1,642,862 in the newly created Emergency Response Fund, and transferring $676,520 of existing funds to accommodate the combining of Orem and Provo dispatch services. (23-009)
The cities of Provo and Orem have combined their emergency dispatch centers effective December 25, 2022, and the cities need to formally approve the dispatch services agreement and a new budget for the dispatch program. At this work meeting, we will review the agreement and the budget in preparation for final approval of both at the January 31, 2023 council meeting.
A resolution appropriating $33,829 in the Economic Development division in the General Fund for a sales tax increment post performance payment to The Shops At The Riverwoods. (23-007)
In September 2021 the Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between Provo City and Tigriswoods, LLC, DBA The Shops At The Riverwoods at 4801 N University Ave. At the meeting the Council was presented with a request to reimburse the ownership group for a portion of the acquisition and remodel of the AMC Theater and for extensive remodel of several other buildings at this retail center. The reimbursement will be funded through retail sales tax increment above the established predetermined sales tax revenue generated by the retail center as of a certain date. The baseline revenue was established at $118,016 which represents one half of one percent of total sales generated at the center, or that portion of sales tax revenue received by Provo City from the retail center, as provided by the State of Utah. In this Agreement, Provo City will continue to receive the baseline amount of $118,016. The developer / owner will receive on an annual basis, a reimbursement against their actual out-of-pocket expenses, that is, any additional sales tax revenue above and beyond the baseline amount of $118,016. The term of this agreement runs for fifteen (15) years. In that time the developer / owner will be able to be reimbursed for a portion of above-described expenses. The target reimbursement amount as per the agreement is $1,500,000 which is a portion (approximately 16%) of the total out-of-pocket expenses which were $9,194,258. This is the first payment in the fifteen-year agreement, that is $33,829 which represents the amount over the baseline of $118,016.
A resolution appropriating $67,627 in the Economic Development division in the General Fund for a sales tax increment post performance payment to East Bay Shopping Center. (23-007)
In June 2018 the Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between Provo City and East Bay Shopping Center LLC, the ownership group of the East Bay Shopping Center at 979 S University Ave. At the meeting the Council was presented with a request to reimburse the ownership group for the remodel, construction, and opening of a new Ross retail store, which would serve as a magnet to attract other retailers to fill this retail center. The reimbursement would be funded through retail sales tax increment above the established predetermined sales tax revenue generated by the retail center as of a certain date. The baseline revenue was established at $90,099, which represents one half of one percent of total sales generated at the center, or that portion of sales tax revenue received by Provo City from the retail center, as provided by the State of Utah. In this Agreement, Provo City will continue to receive the baseline amount of $90,099. The developer / owner will receive on an annual basis, a reimbursement against their actual out-of-pocket expenses, that is, any additional sales tax revenue above and beyond the baseline amount of $90,099. The term of this agreement runs for ten years. In that time the developer / owner will be able to be reimbursed for up to one half of the out-of-pocket costs for the above-described expenses. The target reimbursement amount as per the agreement is $1,154,385 which is one half of the total out-of-pocket expenses which were $2,308,770. This is the third payment in the ten-year agreement, that is $67,627 which represents the amount over the baseline of $90,099. The total received in 3 years is $181,985.
**CONTINUED** Steven Turley requests a Zone Change from the R1.8 (One Family Residential) zone to the MU (Mixed Use) zone for approximately two acres of land, located at 2075 W Center Street. Provo Bay Neighborhood PLRZ20210271
This item was continued by the Planning Commission on January 11, 2023 on the basis that the proposal is not ready to be supported as presented.
Adjournment
What do those numbers at the ends of the agenda items mean?
Items on the agenda are given a file number by Council staff or Community Development staff to help with tracking the item through the legislative process and to organize the supporting materials.
You may find it helpful in cases where an item may be worded a little differently on different agendas. Matching up that file number helps you see that it is the same issue.
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