Millcreek council approves budget amendment, purchasing policy and a slate of grants, appointments and interlocal agreements

Millcreek — The Millcreek City Council on March 24 approved a set of ordinances, resolutions and grant acceptances affecting the city’s budget, purchasing rules, grants and regional partnerships. The council’s votes were unanimous unless noted.

Key outcomes at a glance: - Budget amendment (Ordinance 25-4): Council adopted an amendment to the 2024–25 fiscal-year general fund budget to recognize additional state liquor allotment revenue, increased contributions to the Promise program, and a net increase in the budgetary use of fund balance of $70,650 to cover salary and contract renewals, venue staffing, and other adjustments. Motion to approve: Councilmembers Tom (mover) and Sherry (second). Roll-call vote: unanimous yes.

- Purchasing code (Ordinance 25-5): Council adopted an amended and restated Chapter 2.22 (Financial Administration) that updates the city’s purchasing policy. Motion: Councilmember (mover) with second; roll-call vote unanimous.

- Sidewalk grant interlocal (Resolution 25-04): Council approved an interlocal cooperative agreement with Salt Lake County to accept up to $881,106 for sidewalk construction on West Temple between 3900 South Tracks and Central Avenue. Council materials note the grant helps unlock tax-credit applications for a separate senior-housing project on West Temple. Motion and roll call: unanimous.

- Jordan River Recreation grant (Resolution 25-06): Council accepted a $54,000 grant to help fund a vault toilet and associated trailhead facility improvements along the Jordan River Trail near 3300 South. Motion and roll call: unanimous.

- America250 Utah recognition (Resolution 25-05): Council authorized formation of a local committee to participate in America250 Utah activities and to be eligible for related funds. Motion and roll call: unanimous.

- Appointments and reappointments: The council reappointed Sylvia Catton to the South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District board and appointed Sherry Jackson to the Unified Fire Authority board (with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini as alternate). The council also appointed Melissa Coy to the Historic Preservation Commission. All appointments were carried by unanimous roll call votes.

- Ranked-choice voting pilot and election services: Council adopted a resolution asking to join the state municipal alternative voting-methods pilot for 2025 and separately approved an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office to administer the city’s 2025 municipal election. Council materials note the city will share the cost of ranked-choice voting software (approx. $26,250 total split among participating jurisdictions) and pay an election-administration fee charged by the county. Motions and roll-call votes: unanimous.

Process notes: Several items were first reads or informational (zoning first reads and the Wasatch Choice update). The budget amendment vote followed a public hearing at which no members of the public spoke on the budget amendment. Council asked staff to present future reporting on the civic venue (the "Sixth Floor") usage and the cost/discount policy for nonprofit/community events.

Ending: Council members thanked staff for preparations and directed follow-up reporting on the Sixth Floor venue economics and on the status of awarded grants and interlocal implementation.