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Votes at a glance: Council amends budget, ratifies judge appointment, dissolves RDA areas and acknowledges audit draft
Summary
At its Feb. 12 meeting the South Salt Lake City Council approved an ordinance amending the 2024–25 budget, ratified a justice court judge appointment, adopted an ordinance to dissolve several RDA project areas and acknowledged receipt of the independent auditor’s draft report for fiscal 2023–24.
The South Salt Lake City Council took several official actions on Feb. 12, approving a set of ordinances and resolutions after roll‑call votes.
Budget amendment: The council approved an ordinance amending the 2024–25 fiscal year budget to add $1,968,000 in appropriations across most funds, including the general fund, public safety service special revenue fund, capital fund, sewer, stormwater, insurance, water and debt service. According to staff, those increases are covered by $297,000 in grants and $98,000 in new revenue; the remainder will be covered by fund balance. Motion: "approve an ordinance of the South Salt Lake City Council amending the 2024–25 fiscal year budget." Motion made by Councilmember Ray DeWolf and seconded by Councilmember Clarissa. Roll call resulted in a majority "yes" vote and the ordinance passed.
Appointment moved to future meeting: The council moved Mayor Wood's appointment of Tom Mills as a Civilian Review Board alternate to a future meeting. Motion made by Councilmember Leanne; seconded by Councilmember Clarissa. Outcome: motion approved by voice vote.
Justice court appointment: The council ratified the mayoral appointment of Mark Flores to serve as South Salt Lake Justice Court judge. The mayor noted Flores cannot take the bench until certified by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). Motion made by Councilmember Leanne and seconded by Councilmember Clarissa; roll call was unanimous in favor and the resolution passed.
RDA project area dissolution: The council adopted an ordinance authorizing the dissolution of several project areas (Burton Edison, Post Office Place, Upper Mill Creek, Third East, Metro Center amended, South State, Madison, Third West, 2100 South and Westech). City staff said the dissolution is a record‑keeping requirement under Utah state code and was requested by the county. Motion made by Councilmember Clarissa and seconded by Councilmember Leanne. Roll call was in favor and the ordinance passed.
Audit acknowledgment: The council approved a resolution acknowledging receipt of the independent auditor’s draft report for fiscal years 2023–24 and directing notice to be published pursuant to Utah Code section 10‑6‑152 when the final report is completed. Staff said the statute requires the report be posted within 10 calendar days of receipt. Motion made by Councilmember Clarissa and seconded by Councilmember Ray DeWolf; roll call was unanimous in favor and the resolution passed.
Other procedural actions at the meeting included approval of minutes and adjournment. None of the voted items included detailed amendments on the council floor; staff indicated follow‑up reporting would be provided where appropriate.
