Monday, August 21, 2023

Citizens Agenda for Meetings on August 22, 2023

PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Redevelopment Agency of Provo City

Work Meeting

12:30 PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Council Chambers (Room 100)

Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil

The in-person meeting will be held in the Council ChambersThe 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. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can join via telephone following the instructions below.

To listen to the meeting by phone: August 22 Work Meeting: Dial 346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID 840 6409 7219 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #.

 

Agenda

 

Roll Call

 

Prayer

 

Approval of Minutes

 

 

June 6, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

 

 

July 18, 2023 Work Meeting Minutes

 

 

August 1, 2023 Work Meeting Minutes

 

 

August 8, 2023 Truth in Taxation

 

Business

 

1.

An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of 3155 W Center Street, from A1 (Agricultural) to AI (Airport Industrial).

 Ryan McCoard is requesting a zone change for his parcels at 3155 West Center Street, from the Agricultural Zone to the Airport Industrial Zone, in order to build warehouses on the property. The conceptual site plan with the rezone request shows four (4) warehouses providing just over 100,000 square feet of floor space. This use would be permitted under the AI Zone and the concept generally meets the standards of the proposed zone. 

 

2.

An ordinance regarding communication towers and antennas.

Development Services is proposing to amend the ordinance regulating the standards for conditional uses for communication towers (monopoles) and antennas. The proposed amendment will align Provo City Code with federal laws that regulate communication towers. Federal law requires approval unless there is a substantial change, such as increasing the height by ten percent. The City Code currently requires a conditional use permit when co-locating additional antennas on existing monopoles, and this does not meet their definition of a substantial change. This text amendment will also add clarification to the process when there is a need to change the tower location. 

 

3.

An update regarding improvements on Center Street in downtown Provo and associated construction.

The Transportation and Mobility Advisory Committee reviewed and prioritized a number of improvements in order to enhance pedestrian safety and overall improve the quality of the user experience in downtown Provo. Engineering Staff will present a few proposed improvements which will take place shortly in downtown on Center Street - raised pedestrian crosswalks

 

4.

A presentation regarding code-required and administrative reports. 

Pursuant to Provo City Code 2.50.130(2)(i), the Council Exceutice Director is to Evaluate, report, and make reccomendations to the Council as to whether the general intent of Council policies, in the form of ordinances and resolutions, are being complied with and carried forth by the City. City Code references 29 reports that are required to be given to the Council at various points of the year for various reasons. The purpose of this presentation is to revisit required reports to the Council. Many of these reports have not been received in over ten years. Council staff is seeking direction on what reports to keep, delete, add, or amend. Staff will review the code and provide recommendations.

 

5.

A presentation regarding the Annual Fraud Risk Assessment. 

The State Auditor requires all Governmental entities do an annual Fraud Risk Assessment and have it signed by the CAO and CFO and then reviewed on a public meeting with the Governing Body.

 

6.

A presentation regarding the balance of the Legacy CIP Fund.

As follow up to a Council motion, Finance will report on the status of the Legacy CIP fund and CARES and ARPA funds, either spent, encumbered, or in fund balance. 

 

7.

A presentation addressing the dog problem.

Many residents have complained about dogs running at large in city parks and on trails contrary to city leash laws, as well as dogs leaving animal waste behind. The Administration has been studying the issue and desires to bring the Municipal Council up to date on options for legislative, budgetary, enforcement and educational actions that could be taken to address the issues more proactively. 

 

8.

A discussion regarding the property tax rate for general operations. 

 During the August 8th Truth in Taxation hearing, staff was directed to prepare two possible rates for the general operations portion of the Provo City property tax. Council staff will present tax rates of 0.000587, which would bring additional revenue into the general fund of $254,316, and a rate of 0.000567, which would bring in additional revenue to the general fund of $$151,943. 

 

Redevelopment Agency Governing Board

 

9.

A discussion regarding expanding the tax increment finance agreement with the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

The economic costs of constructing on this site have increased due to the removal of thousands of tons of trash as well as the required foundational systems, and the installation of a methane mitigation system to dissipate methane gasses. The initial scope of the project was estimated at $160 million but has now increased to over $400 million. Expanding the scope and term of the agreement will increase the estimated value of the property from $22 million to over $400 million. 

 

Adjournment




PROVO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Regular Meeting Agenda

5:30 PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Council Chambers (Room 100)

Hybrid meeting: 445 W. Center Street, Provo, UT 84601 or https://www.youtube.com/provocitycouncil

The in-person meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. 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. If one platform is unavailable, please try the other. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can join via telephone following the instructions below.

TO MAKE A VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT:

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August 22 Council Meeting: Dial 346 248 7799. Enter Meeting ID 873 4729 0717 and press #. When asked for a participant ID, press #. To join via computervisit zoom.us and enter the meeting ID and passcode: 413030.

Decorum

The Council requests that citizens help maintain the decorum of the meeting by turning off electronic devices, being respectful to the Council and others, and refraining from applauding during the proceedings of the meeting.


Opening Ceremony

 

Roll Call

 

Prayer

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Public Comment

Fifteen minutes have been set aside for any person to express ideas, concerns, comments, or issues that are not on the agenda:

               Please state your name and city of residence into the microphone.

               Please limit your comments to two minutes.

               State Law prohibits the Council from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda.

 

Action Agenda

 

1.

A resolution consenting to the Mayor's appointment of the Fire Chief for Provo City. 

 

2.

An ordinance amending the Zone Map classification of 3155 W Center Street, from A1 (Agricultural) to AI (Airport Industrial).

Ryan McCoard is requesting a zone change for his parcels at 3155 West Center Street, from the Agricultural Zone to the Airport Industrial Zone, in order to build warehouses on the property. The conceptual site plan with the rezone request shows four (4) warehouses providing just over 100,000 square feet of floor space. This use would be permitted under the AI Zone and the concept generally meets the standards of the proposed zone. 

 

3.

An ordinance regarding communication towers and antennas.

Development Services is proposing to amend the ordinance regulating the standards for conditional uses for communication towers (monopoles) and antennas. The proposed amendment will align Provo City Code with federal laws that regulate communication towers. Federal law requires approval unless there is a substantial change, such as increasing the height by ten percent. The City Code currently requires a conditional use permit when co-locating additional antennas on existing monopoles, and this does not meet their definition of a substantial change. This text amendment will also add clarification to the process when there is a need to change the tower location.

 

4.

An ordinance granting Rocky Mountain Power to install, maintain, and operate power poles and other related facilities in Provo.

 Previous franchise agreement will expire in September; the City and Rocky Mountain Power have negotiated a new one, which requires Council approval.

 

5.

A resolution appropriating $57,635 in the General Fund for water conservation and a transfer of that same amount to the Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Fund. 

As part of an effort to increase water conservation efforts, the Council asked Parks & Rec how they could use ARPA dollars to better water use within their department. The department presented during the August 1, 2023 Work Meeting on improving the sprinkler system in parks and this appropriation is for that project.

 

6.

A resolution to embark on a public information campaign regarding unreinforced masonry hazards and general earthquake safety.

The Council has been interested in this topic for several months now and was briefed during the June 20th and August 1st, 2023, Work Meetings on the issue, context, and potential policy options. A motion was made by the Council directing staff to draft a resolution encouraging the administration to embark on a public information campaign to educate residents on URM and earthequake hazards. A draft resolution was sent to Councilors for feedback on August 10th. 

 

7.

A resolution appropriating $13,884.50 in the Economic Development Division in the General Fund for a Sales Tax increment post performance payment to Day's Market from General Fund sales tax revenues.  

 In early 2018, the Economic Development Office worked with Day's Market to craft a post-performance sales tax increment agreement to partially reimburse the Day's Market, located on North Canyon Road. The owners of Day's Market were planning an extensive remodel of their aging store and requested that Provo City assist in reducing the construction costs by entering into a sales tax reimbursement agreement on a post-performance basis. Days Market would spend approximately $1.3 million dollars on the interior remodel of the store. Similar to other sales tax agreements, Day's would be able to earn back some of their costs if they produced sales above an established base line -- which in this case was set at $39,800. Based on sales tax information and a calculation, they qualify for sales tax reimbursement of $13,888.50 for fiscal year 2022. This is the fourth year of a ten-year agreement. A total of $51,209.62 has been reimbursed during these first 4 years.

 

8.

An ordinance adopting a budget for Provo City Corporation for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, the amount of $363,101,721. 

 Annual budget adoption with changes in the certified property tax rate.

 

9.

A resolution approving the first amendment to an interlocal agreement for the Mix Community Reinvestment Project Area.

 Due the delay in obtaining control of the project and with the accompanying rapid increase in both construction and financing costs, Brighton is requesting the Agency to amend the interlocal agreements to start in 2025 and to collaborate with the School District to allow Brighton to receive tax increment beyond the six-year term. 

 

Adjournment

 



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