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David Quinn of Sandy and Jim Besock (identified in the meeting as speaking from West Valley City) both addressed the council. Quinn said he had received a tax notice of about $3,000 and a letter referencing an ARP/state program that he interpreted as offering a deferral \"until I pass away.\" He said he had visited the tax commission and described an office interaction he regarded as a privacy breach: staff discussing his personal tax information in a hallway in earshot of other people. Quinn asked whether the county could defer his taxes for 10 years; county staff and a council member answered that the deferral described is a state program with eligibility rules, interest charges and that it is not an option for all taxpayers.

A council member present said the program Quinn referenced had been established by the state legislature and that the state treasurer’s office can advise residents about enrollment and qualification. County staff offered to have a representative from the treasurer’s office speak with Quinn after the meeting; staff also asked for a screenshot of the letter so that Adult and Aging Services could check for public confusion. The treasurer’s office staff member present offered to follow up directly with the resident.

Clarifying details included the amount Quinn cited ($3,000), his account of the tax commission session (being asked to provide information in a hallway with other people present) and staff guidance that the statewide deferral programs typically target specific populations (for example, qualifying seniors) and that they carry interest charges and eligibility requirements. Council and staff repeatedly emphasized that questions about qualifying for a state deferral program must be addressed with the state treasurer’s office or the county treasurer’s office and that the county staff present would help facilitate that contact.

No formal county action was taken; county staff promised follow-up with the treasurer’s office and offered to review the posted materials and the resident’s screenshots to address any communication problems.

Speakers in the record who participated in this exchange included the residents who spoke and county staff and council members who offered procedural and program guidance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Salt Lake County - County Council on 2025-05-20 1:30 PM - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 20 Salt Lake County Council meeting residents raised concerns about a state property-tax deferral notice, privacy of tax assistance interactions, and county follow-up steps; county staff offered to connect commenters with the treasurer’s office and the state treasurer for eligibility questions.","taxTitle","Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",2929,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540470,"County Council approves interlocal agreements conveying parcels to Magna City",235,3469000,3704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409810-23a141f9f9a2076d87922bedc5aeb053&start=3469&end=3704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409810-23a141f9f9a2076d87922bedc5aeb053/thumbnail_3469000.jpg","/articles/6540470/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/County-Council-approves-interlocal-agreements-conveying-parcels-to-Magna-City","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540470-d31bacd434737855ccfb59aec4999916/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149081&Signature=l9YBH1BLpn8QBPxQdy1PArbvn-NBCWAdgPyZvPMHEOVeOOqKBR89xal955XWL-632F4UOoL9TSXHKLETU4MovRWk4fG6plDfK4jsdTemi2xuNn7vatuZ-mOVv4JfNMHVo04bsxDP--lDWFY0dYFZfcKgEkcQbTHJABgL4NO9K0J2lG9pRAOuib-vob0Z~52GNfW9cSxpMGk9SohtRmHS3v~QcPuhL9jw4hyaZhpBnmtWbwuPIim2WR6Nm9KJm0zQI3OH~7UcbASIRBQzAYlMkJaQDnj-rHOrLfna0veZMGEfw2UnU8KvpQmLoEu9imyJPX2Wzxf9K3uRMfaqhEQ-nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salt Lake County Council voted on May 20, 2025, to approve a resolution authorizing two interlocal cooperation agreements that will convey specified parcels of county real property to Magna City and the Magna Community Reinvestment Agency. A public hearing and public-notice procedural step preceded the vote.

Council members set and opened public hearings for real‑property disposition and transfer earlier in the meeting. During the public comment portion of the hearing on the conveyance to Magna, Draper resident Steve Van Mayeron said he did not object to the transfer but raised a concern about how the meeting notice had been posted; county staff said the agenda document had been reuploaded to correct an initial posting error.

After the hearing the council considered item 10.1, a resolution approving two interlocal cooperation agreements to convey parcels to Magna City (and one parcel to the Magna Community Reinvestment Agency). A council member moved to approve the resolution and a second followed; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Why it matters: interlocal conveyances and agreements transfer property and development authority from the county to municipal entities or redevelopment agencies and may enable local redevelopment and reinvestment actions by Magna City and its redevelopment agency. The council’s vote authorizes county execution of the agreements and moves the conveyance forward for implementation by county staff and the receiving entities.

Key details: the agenda listed a public hearing for disposition of property approximately at 3492 and 3502 South 1000 West in Salt Lake City (later clarified to refer to South Salt Lake) and a separate public hearing on transfer and conveyance of real property located at 8802 West 2600 South in Magna. The council later moved, seconded and approved the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreements.

No member requested further deliberation; the council adopted the resolution by voice vote and moved on to subsequent agenda items.","On May 20 the Salt Lake County Council approved a resolution authorizing two interlocal cooperation agreements to convey parcels to Magna City and the Magna Community Reinvestment Agency after a brief public hearing and correction to a posted notice.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540475,"Salt Lake County officials report heavy use of My County Rec Pass and seek ongoing support",1257,1594000,2851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409810-23a141f9f9a2076d87922bedc5aeb053&start=1594&end=2851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409810-23a141f9f9a2076d87922bedc5aeb053/thumbnail_1594000.jpg","/articles/6540475/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Salt-Lake-County-officials-report-heavy-use-of-My-County-Rec-Pass-and-seek-ongoing-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540475-eca9bdac30465b35765eccc327ca05a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149081&Signature=CrRyjMOEMy14sazEcwhG9HX8dXvS4-sXni1Ml0mmWVTMIsJOLYIt86Wlz814MccswXmN3vRJcjP99BIEZG1qTGsSWP~WXncYMTABC5uAnMk0D5pK6lJu0uRXzx6rhiHiAO2YVT8ueXApd1MrvhchsOq0VCzDGVHl8XCyCxsJp1cwc0~AwdnfH-node~AL-GoRfhJajtsxKQaMlbDfIalPxC7pmX3L5~YWE-G1WkdK71i1PBzLGvx9~S~nqfoxsXth5ox~JVtW9buH1BchMWZb2763RoziF1HZwWMT09IgMUaUweqMmdazeFkr1pkM5J-~6k40hEC2Tg-38ACQIECKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Salt Lake County Department of Community Services and Parks and Recreation staff told the Salt Lake County Council on May 20, 2025, that the county’s My County Rec Pass program — launched June 1, 2024 — has driven tens of thousands of registrations and hundreds of thousands of facility visits, and staff urged the council to confirm ongoing support while they complete follow-up financial analysis.

The program, funded through TRAC, offers free access to county recreation centers, pools and ice rinks for children and youth (initially ages 5–18 and expanded last fall to include ages 3–4), and staff said it has substantially increased teen use of facilities. Christopher Otto, Division Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that staff had recorded 351,158 facility visits through April 30 and that roughly 250,000 of those visits were by teenagers; staff also said about 18,000 visits came from children ages 0–5. Robin Shalhoub, Director of Community Services, said total registrations to date exceed 78,000 and noted strong early interest: 1,546 pre-registrations on the first day the pass opened.

Why it matters: county officials and council members framed the pass as an upstream, preventive public-health investment that increases physical activity, offers safe after-school options for youth, and builds community connections. Eliza Fasola, Associate Division Director of Recreation, summarized survey findings staff have used to evaluate the pilot: an initial May 2024 survey found 76% of pass holders had never had a Salt Lake County pass before and 62% cited cost as the reason; a March 2025 follow-up showed increases in self-rated overall health and activity levels and that \"71% stated that the My County Rec Pass has made them more active and healthier overall.\" Staff also shared anonymized quotes from youth and parents praising the program’s affordability and impact on activity and socialization.

Program costs and near-term financial questions: staff described the program’s initial funding and the budget context. They said the 2024 launch was funded through TRAC and that the 2024 one‑time cost was over $1 million for staff, temporary employees and supplies. For a full 2025 year the program budget is roughly $2.2 million, staff said. Recreation staff told the council they expect a revenue shift tied to offering youth passes for free: youth and family pass sales declined after the launch, while adult and senior pass sales have risen. Staff estimated an initial revenue loss in the range of about $200,000–$250,000 and noted an earlier $303,000 offset request to cover that anticipated reduction; they told council members they will return with a more robust financial assessment in the coming months.

Council and mayoral response: council members and Mayor Jenny Wilson praised the program’s reach and community impact. Council members asked for more detailed revenue-and-cost data; one council member requested specific dollar figures for lost revenue and staff said those details exist and they would provide them in a follow-up meeting. Mayor Wilson urged the council to treat the program as ongoing for operational planning, arguing its per-child community impact justifies continued support. Staff also described operational next steps for 2025, including a new point-of-sale system expected in the third quarter to improve usage data, “try it” events to convert free users into paid leagues and clinics, and deeper outreach with school districts, community health coalitions and partners such as Intermountain Health.

What staff will do next: staff said they will finalize a more complete financial analysis of revenue impacts and costs, refine program offerings based on survey feedback, expand outreach and partnership activity, and report back to the council. Taylor (program manager for the My County Rec Pass) was publicly acknowledged by staff for day-to-day program operations and community engagement.

The council did not take a formal vote on funding at the May 20 meeting; presenters requested the council’s continued support and said they will return with detailed financial and utilization data for consideration.","County Parks and Recreation and Community Services staff told the County Council on May 20 that the My County Rec Pass, launched June 1, 2024, has produced large participation and facility use, and staff recommended continuing the program while preparing more detailed financial analyses.","actionData","errors"]

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