Salt Lake City Council Invests $34.88 Million in New Community Projects
The Council received Mayor Mendenhall’s recommendations and hosted a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) before allocating funding.
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 25, 2026 – The Salt Lake City Council has adopted the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-27, allocating $34.88 million to projects that will enhance public infrastructure and provide long-term benefits for Salt Lake City residents.
As part of the annual budget process, the Council allocates funding to CIP—a program dedicated to large-scale, sustainable improvements to City-owned assets. CIP is a local program that takes the unique approach to allow both City departments and residents to submit project proposals.
“The people of Salt Lake City get to have a special role in shaping their future through programs like the CIP,” said Alejandro “Ale” Puy. “When residents understand where we’re investing and why, their input and innovative ideas can help us keep our city strong for themselves and generations to come.”
Notable categories for the FY27 CIP include:
Transportation repairs & enhancements: $19,330,500
Parks & Public Spaces: $12,736,000
City Facilities: $2,817,500
This year, the Council’s CIP investments were approved alongside the Capital Asset Plan, an in-depth effort by City staff to align current and future infrastructure spending.
Community members can learn more about CIP and keep updated on future capital improvement projects through the Finance Department’s website.
For more information about this year’s Capital Improvement Program projects, please visit link.slc.gov/FY27CIP.
Learn More About CIP
Briefings
The Council was briefed on the following items during the work session:
A request for a development fee waiver for a new housing project at the former Liberty Wells Center that would designate 75% of the units as affordable housing.
An overview of the City’s Diversified Response Programs within the Fire and Police Departments. These teams provide behavioral health support, crisis intervention, social service support for medical or traumatic emergencies, de-escalation and case management.
Several applications for rezoning and alley vacations, including:
A proposal to allow future light industrial use on the properties at 2075 and 2025 W 2670 N, provided there are considerations and protections for neighbors. The Council requested an amendment to prohibit any data centers from being built on the property.
A rezone proposal to allow the development and sale of family-sized housing in the Liberty Wells neighborhood at 1990 S 500 E. The project would incorporate green space and an educational playground.
Next Council Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 8
The Council meets as the Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) at 2 p.m. and the Council’s work session begins following the C.R.A. meeting. There will be no formal meeting or public comment session.
Council staff can provide parking validations for the City Library.
*Please confirm meeting times and agenda items 24 hours in advance*
2026 Meeting Schedule
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