Megan Hillyard

The council meeting addressed public input regarding the proposed high-volume dog breeding ordinance and the potential sale of land in Rose Canyon for mining purposes. The council received and consented to various board and committee appointments, recognized graduates of the Homeless Assistance Rental Program, and approved the 2011 legislative intent. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved various property tax adjustments, relief requests, veteran exemptions, and hardship abatements as recommended by the Property Tax Committee and the County Assessor.

The meeting encompassed various administrative and legislative actions, including the acceptance of art donations for the County's Fine Arts Collection and the appointment of members to the Solitude Improvement District and Millcreek Township Planning Commission. Several resolutions were approved, authorizing lease agreements for office space at the West Jordan Courthouse, interlocal cooperation agreements for community development projects, supplemental law enforcement services, and mental health examination management services. The Council further processed various property tax refund and reduction requests. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted and rezoning applications were approved for properties located on South 700 East and South 900 East to facilitate office and multi-family residential developments.

The Council convened to consider and adopt the 2016 annual budget, which included a tax rate levy exceeding the certified tax rate. Key discussions centered on criminal justice reform, with funding allocations approved for a case management system, the Sheriff and District Attorney budgets, the establishment of a receiving center for mental health and substance abuse assessment, and programs to reduce recidivism. Additionally, the Council approved various budget cuts and discussed the long-term fiscal impact of addressing mental illness and substance abuse within the criminal justice system.

The Council addressed public input regarding public transit needs and a property tax increase for criminal justice purposes. Key actions included the recognition of ZAP Vital Volunteers, various board appointments, the approval of interlocal agreements for property exchanges, highway construction funding, and a pedestrian bridge project. Furthermore, the Council authorized a land purchase, approved the transfer of TRCC funds for the Utah Performing Arts Center, reviewed property tax exemption and reduction recommendations, established council district boundaries for new metro townships and Millcreek City, and set maximum operational capacity for the county jail. Financial matters also included the approval of ZAP Tier I and Zoological funding, the acceptance of a donation for the Meals on Wheels program, and position reclassification.

The subcommittee convened a closed session to conduct a discussion regarding the character or professional competence of one or more individuals.