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CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE
TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING
COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday August 11, 2026
7:00 p.m.
CITY OFFICES 220 East Morris Avenue
South Salt Lake, Utah 84115
PRESIDING: Council Chair Sharla Bynum
CONDUCTING: Sharla Bynum
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Spencer Redden
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joy Glad, Corey Thomas, Sharla Bynum, Nick Mitchell,
Irvin Jones (dial-in), Clarissa Williams, and Ray deWolfe
COUNCIL MEMBERS NOT PRESENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Mayor Wood
Josh Collins, City Attorney
Danielle Croyle, Police Chief
Terry Addison, Fire Chief
Jared Christensen, Deputy Fire Chief
Stewart Okobia, Finance Director
Ariel Andrus, City Recorder
Sara Ramirez, Deputy City Recorder
OTHERS PRESENT:
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Public Hearing
To receive public input regarding the City of South Salt Lake proposed increase to property tax
revenue.
Stewart Okobia, Finance Director, stated that the City of South Salt Lake was proposing to
increase its property tax revenue. He explained the financial impact on residents and businesses.
For the average resident, the tax would increase from approximately $644 to $727, representing
an increase of about $83.50 per year, or roughly $7 per month. For an average business in the
City, the tax would increase from approximately $1,171 to $1,323.52, which is an increase of
about $151.81 per year, or roughly $13 per month.
Mr. Okobia further noted that if the proposed budget were approved, the City would receive an
additional $1,839,537 in property tax revenue for the year. This would represent an
approximate 12% budget increase from the prior year's property tax receipts.
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Following the presentation, Mayor Wood clarified that the proposed tax increase, representing
a 12% increase, was specific to public safety. She stated that it was the public safety tax line
item on property taxes and that all of those funds could only be expended for public safety
purposes. Council Chair Bynum thanked Mayor Wood for the clarification.
The public hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m.
There were no public comments from any of the attendees, in person and online/
The public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m.
City Attorney, Josh Collins, noted that a property tax impact schedule had been available at
every public hearing and was available at the current meeting. He also advised the Council to be
careful when making their motions, specifically regarding the tax rate, to ensure they were
moving for the correct item and speaking clearly for the public record.
There were no further comments or questions from the Council Members.
Council Chair Bynum opened the floor to take final action on each separate fund by Ordinance.
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A FINAL TAX
RATE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PURPOSES OF THE CITY
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to adopt the final tax rate of .001397 for the Public
Safety Services Purposes of the City by Ordinance.
MOTION: Ray deWolfe
SECOND: Clarissa Williams
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: No
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: No
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: No
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM GENERAL FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30,
2027
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Clarissa Williams
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SECOND: Corey Thomas
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Corey Thomas
SECOND: Joy Glad
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: No
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: No
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: No
4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM LEASE DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL LEASE DEBT
SERVICE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Glad made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Joy Glad
SECOND: Nick Mitchell
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
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Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Mitchell made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Nick Mitchell
SECOND: Ray deWolfe
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL
PUBLIC WORKS CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Ray deWolfe
SECOND: Clarissa Williams
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM WATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL WATER UTILITY FUND
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
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Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Clarissa Williams
SECOND: Corey Thomas
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
8. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL WASTEWATER
UTILITY FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Thomas made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Corey Thomas
SECOND: Joy Glad
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
9. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM SOLID WASTE FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL SOLID WASTE FUND
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Glad made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Joy Glad
SECOND: Nick Mitchell
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
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Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM STORMWATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL STORMWATER
UTILITY FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Mitchell made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Nick Mitchell
SECOND: Ray deWolfe
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
11. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
INTERIM INSURANCE RESERVE FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL INSURANCE
RESERVE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member deWolfe made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Ray deWolfe
SECOND: Clarissa Williams
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
12. AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
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INTERIM TRANSPORTATION UTILITY FUND BUDGET AS THE FINAL
TRANSPORTATION UTILITY FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance.
MOTION: Clarissa Williams
SECOND: Corey Thomas
Roll Call Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: No
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: No
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
Council Member Williams made a motion to Adjourn.
MOTION: Clarissa Williams
SECOND: Joy Glad
Voice Vote:
Glad: Yes
Thomas: Yes
Bynum: Yes
Mitchell: Yes
Jones: Yes
Williams: Yes
deWolfe: Yes
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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Sharla Bynum, Council Chair
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Ariel Andrus, City Recorder
