JUNE – JULY 2021 I N T HI S I S S UE:
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Bradburn Brief ..................................1
Plein Air Quick Draw Competition ........6
4th of July Events .............................1
Sandy Arts: Youth Showcase ..............6
Sandy City Fireworks .........................2
City Council Corner............................6
Sandy Justice Court...........................2
Sandy Amphitheater 2021 Season ......6
Alta Canyon Sports Center ..................3
Recycling Collection ..........................7
Healthy Utah Communities Award .......3
Sandy Public Works: 13 Quick Tips ....7
Parks & Recreation............................4
Firearm Safety...................................7
River Oaks Golf Course ......................5
Dogs and the Wasatch Front ..............8
BeReadySandy .................................5
Calendar of Events ............................8
HR Job Corner ..................................5
B RAD BUR N BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, June is budget month at the city. The FY 2021-2022 municipal budget must be approved by the city council before June 30. In May, we presented the council with the Mayor’s proposed budget which focused on key areas like infrastructure, personnel, and capital projects. In this Bradburn Brief, you will find the current financial status of the city and further explanation of those key areas. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, staff projected revenues to decrease by $2.3 million due to potential mandated closures, high unemployment figures, and pessimistic economic forecasts. In spite of the challenges presented by the virus, Sandy’s local economy has remained strong. Revenue estimates in FY 2021 are currently projected to outpace original projections by $4.7 million. In FY 2022, the City remains conservative in its general revenue projections, recognizing the continued constraints of COVID-19 and potential changes to Sales Tax and Road Fund distributions due to a new population estimate in the Census. While the City projects conservative growth in its FY 2022 revenues, it recognizes that COVID-19 will continue to impact several of its key revenue streams. Transient Room Taxes, Licenses & Permits, and Court Fines are amongst several notable revenues that have been impacted over the last year due to the global pandemic. While some are expected to recover in the coming fiscal year, others may take several years to return to their pre-pandemic levels. As a result, the City will continue to closely monitor its revenue and expenses in FY 2022. The FY 2022 proposed budget will focus funds on improving infrastructure, a significant investment in capital projects, fleet replacement, and personnel needs. Maintaining our infrastructure has consistently been a high priority for the Sandy City budget. The FY 2021-2022 proposed budget includes $4.7 million towards infrastructure improvements. This is made possible by an increase of state funding of $1.8 million. Some of those improvements include the 9400 South and 700 East intersection, the 9270 I S S U E # 82
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South Trail connection and upgrades to traffic signals in the city. Revenue surpluses in FY 2021 have allowed the City to commit $4.9 million in one-time general revenues to capital projects, including a $2.5 million appropriation to replace Alta Canyon Sports Center. The City is also committing $7.5 million in restricted revenues for various parks, roads, trails, and building improvements as well as $9.2 million for water, storm water, and street lighting projects. The FY 2022 Budget returns the City’s Fleet Replacement funding to pre-pandemic levels. This year the City has also allocated an additional $325,000 to address needed fleet replacements. The City continues to try and balance the costs associated with fleet vehicle replacement with those required for the ongoing maintenance of its older vehicles. Ideally, the City strives to replace vehicles when their re-sale value outweighs the anticipated future maintenance costs it would take to keep the vehicle operational. The demand for experienced public employees continues to be highly competitive in the Salt Lake Valley, particularly amongst frontline workers. To ensure that Sandy continues to maintain a highly qualified employee workforce, the FY 2022 budget includes a $2.4 million compensation plan. If you would like to advocate for the inclusion of other priorities, please attend council meetings on Tuesday night and let us know where you think the budget should be improved. You can read the entire proposed budget at sandy.utah.gov. Don’t forget you can always get more information by going to the City websites sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing Sandy City’s social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@SandyCityUtah) and YouTube (/ SandyCityUT) for daily updated information. You can also send me a direct email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov.
4th of July Events: Saturday, July 3 • 6:50 a.m. Flag Ceremony, Sandy Promenade • 7 a.m. 4th of July 5k, Sandy Promenade • 10 a.m. Spikeball tournament, Sandy Promenade • 12 p.m. Scavenger Hunt, throughout Sandy City (follow @SandyCityUtah on Instagram for clues) • 4 p.m. Scavenger Hunt, throughout Sandy City (follow @SandyCityUtah on Instagram for clues) • 12–8 p.m. Food trucks at Sandy Amphitheater Park
For details and locations, visit: sandy.utah.gov/communityevents
Sincerely, Mayor Kurt Bradburn P A G E
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