D A T E T U E S D A Y D E C E M B E R 9, 2014
THE SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL, STATE OF UTAH, MET ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014, PURSUANT TO ADJOURNMENT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014, AT THE HOUR OF 4:05:19 PM, AT THE SALT LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, 2001 SO.STATE STREET, ROOM N1100, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT:JIM BRADLEY
ARLYN BRADSHAW
AIMEE NEWTON
SAM GRANATO
STEVEN DEBRY
MAX BURDICKRICHARD SNELGROVE, Vice Chair
COUNCIL MEMBERS
EXCUSED: RANDY HORIUCHI
MICHAEL JENSEN
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:BEN MCADAMS, MAYOR
SIM GILL, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
By: THOMAS CHRISTENSEN, DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
JASON ROSE, LEGAL COUNSEL, COUNCIL OFFICE
SHERRIE SWENSEN, COUNTY CLERK
By: GAYELENE GUDMUNDSON & LINDA DUFFY, DEPUTY
CLERKS
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Council Member Snelgrove, Vice Chair, presided.
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Mr. Greg Schulz, West Side Township Representative, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
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Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake County Council meetings held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, and Tuesday, November 25, 2014. The motion passed unanimously, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Mayor Ben McAdams read the following Proclamation honoring Patrick Fleming, Co-Director, Behavioral Health Services, who is retiring:
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Patrick Fleming announced his retirement from his position as Co-Director of Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services after 14 years of devoted service to Salt Lake County; an additional 12 years of service in state and other county government; and
WHEREAS, since named director of the Division of Substance Abuse Services in 2002 Patrick Fleming has proven to be a great leader that truly cared about his staff and the lives of county residents; and
WHEREAS, Pat has not been shy about advocating for those less fortunate and speaking his mind to directors, mayors, legislators, community leaders; Pat’s work and tireless efforts save and improve lives in Salt Lake County; and
WHEREAS,Pat has always been a defender of local government and particularly the partnership with the private provider community in the delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, Pat’s forward thinking vision and advocacy for the Affordable Care Act has driven policy discussion at the County and State Legislature so much so that Pat can work the words “Medicaid Expansion” or “Healthy Utah” into any conversation; and
WHEREAS,Pat has always led by doing, not by words – not that he ever lacked speech, or left out the phrase, ”it’s complicated”; and
WHEREAS, Pat has assisted not only in reducing costs to taxpayers and increasing public safety, but most importantly increasing the quality of life for the residents we serve; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake County Behavioral Health programs serve more than 17,000 county residents each year.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, recognize Patrick Fleming’s retirement effective December 31, 2014 and thank him for his years of dedicated service that have helped provide Salt Lake County residents with the best network of Behavioral Health Services in the entire state, and wish him well in his future endeavors.
Approved and Adopted this 9th day of December, 2014.
By /s/ BEN MCADAMS
Mayor
Mayor McAdams presented Mr. Fleming with a copy of the Proclamation.
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Mayor Ben McAdams read the following Proclamation honoring Karen Lowe who is retiring:
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Karen Lowe announced her retirement from her position as an exempt secretary in Salt Lake County Mayor McAdams’ Office; and
WHEREAS,after 27 years of devoted service to Salt Lake County, Karen has proven to be a valuable asset in every capacity she has served, which include positions within Human Resources, Personnel, Administrative Services, Economic Development, Community & Support Services and within the offices of three Salt Lake County Mayors; and
WHEREAS, her peers and coworkers greatly value Karen’s years of experience with Salt Lake County and her ability to address any concern or question with a wealth of information and expertise; and
WHEREAS,Karen has the valuable ability to manage a variety of demanding responsibilities with an appreciated calm demeanor, which include careful documentation, managing financial records, assisting with scheduling, addressing constituent concerns, and much more; and
WHEREAS, she has become well acquainted with the layout of the government complex as she is known to often hand-deliver documents throughout the two buildings to help meet deadlines and maintain a high-quality of customer service; and
WHEREAS,Karen is known for both her kindness that enables her to work with both constituents and fellow employees in a helpful manner, as well as for her determination to ensure that all affairs of her office are handled correctly.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, recognize Karen Lowe’s retirement effective December 15, 2014 and thank her for her years of dedicated effort that have helped provide Salt Lake County residents and employees with the highest quality of service. We will dearly miss her warm smile and positive attitude in our office, but wish her and her family a very happy retirement.
Approved and Adopted this 9th day of December, 2014.
By /s/ BEN MCADAMS
Mayor
Mayor McAdams presented Ms. Lowe with a copy of the Proclamation.
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Council Member Bradley spoke under “Report of Council Members” regarding the grand opening of the Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Center next to the Capitol Theatre. He stated all speakers at the event gave credit to the Salt Lake County Council and its commitment to this center.
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Council Member Granato spoke under “Report of Council Members” regarding the Evergreen Avenue and 2700 East S-curve project in the Millcreek Township. He stated this project has been completed. He thanked all those involved in working on this project.
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The Council reviewed the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ 2014 contractualin lieu of tax payment in the amount of $811.32.
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to ratify the vote taken in the Committee of the Whole meeting. [Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member DeBry, moved to accept the payment and forward it to the 4:00 p.m. Council meeting for formal consideration. The motion passed unanimously.] The Council motion passed unanimously, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Mr. Brian Maxwell, Council Aide, submitted a letter requesting approval of the appointment of Elizabeth Dinkelmanas a deputy constable under Constable Larry Bringhurst.
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to ratify the vote taken in the Committee of the Whole meeting. [Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to approve the appointment and forward it to the 4:00 p.m. Council meeting for formal consideration. The motion passed unanimously.] The Council motion passed unanimously, requesting Ms. Dinkelmantake her oath at the County Clerk’s Office, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Mr. Lee Colvin, Manager, Real Estate Section, submitted a letter recommending that roadway property located within La Costa Court (Parcel No. 28-28-327-047) be declared as surplus and conveyed to Draper City for no fee. He also recommended approval of the following RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT and QUIT CLAIM DEED, whereas Salt Lake County is conveying the property to Draper City:
RESOLUTION NO.4884 DATE December 9, 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL DECLARING SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ATTACHED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH DRAPER CITY AND THE ATTACHED QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING THE SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN LA COSTA COURT TO DRAPER CITY
RECITALS
- Salt Lake County (“County”) owns certain real property, identified as Parcel No. 28-28-327-033, located in Draper, Utah, which was conveyed to the County as a tax deed parcel in 2012, a portion of which is now part of La Costa Court (“Roadway Property”).
- Draper City (the “City”) has administered and maintained the Roadway Property since approximately 1995.
- A buyer has approached the County to purchase the portion of the Parcel No. 28-28-327-033, and the County is willing to sell all of that parcel except for the Roadway Property.
- The Roadway Property has little or no economic value beyond use for non-income-producing public purposes as a public right-of-way, and the portion of La Costa Court that has been constructed on the Roadway Property is now a City improvement that is administered and maintained by the City.
- The County Real Estate Section recommends that the Roadway Property be conveyed to the City for no fee with the consideration for the transfer being that the City continue to operate and maintain the road on the Roadway Property.
- The City and the County have determined to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement providing that the County will deed the Roadway Property to the City for no fee.
- The County has determined that it is in the public interest to declare the Roadway Property surplus County property, enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City, and convey the Roadway Property to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Salt Lake County Council that the Roadway Property described in the Quitclaim Deed, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, is hereby declared surplus property.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Salt Lake Council that the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit B and by this reference made a part of the Resolution, is approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Salt Lake County Council that the transfer and conveyance of the Roadway Property by Quitclaim Deed to the City in accordance with the terms of the Interlocal Agreement is hereby approved; and the Mayor and County Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the original of said Quitclaim Deed, attached as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part of this Resolution, and to sign any other documents required to complete the conveyance of the Roadway Property to the City and to deliver the fully executed Quitclaim Deed to the County Real Estate Section for delivery to the City.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9thday of December, 2014.
SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
By /s/ RICHARD SNELGROVE
Vice Chair
By /s/ SHERRIE SWENSEN
County Clerk
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Ms. Patricia Iverson, Contracts Administrator, Contracts & Procurement Division, submitted a letter recommending approval of the following RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a LEASE AGREEMENT between Salt Lake County for its Salt Lake County Health Department and the University of Utah – Lease of Office Space at the South Main Clinic Facility – HLT14LEASE. The University of Utah will pay the County $130,176 per year to lease approximately 7,200 square feet of office and clinic space at the County’s South Main Clinic, located at 3690 S. Main Street, to operate a community-based prenatal and pediatric primary care clinic for indigent and underserved women and children, and for family-centered care. The term of the agreement is for five years commencing January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2019, and can be extended for up to three additional three-year terms.
RESOLUTION NO.4885 DATE December 9, 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR SPACE AT THE SOUTH MAIN PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC
RECITALS
- Salt Lake County (the “County”) owns certain real property located at 3690 South Main Street, South Salt Lake City, Utah (the “Property”), where it operates the South Main Public Health Clinic (“Clinic”).
- The University of Utah (“University”) would like to lease a portion of the Clinic to be used as a clinic and office space for a community-based prenatal and pediatric primary care clinic for indigent and underserved women and children and for family-centered care.
- There is space available in the Clinic that can be leased to the University for this purpose, and the County and the University have jointly prepared a Lease Agreement (the “Lease”);
- The Lease becomes effective on January 1, 2015, and has been signed by the parties.
- It has been determined that the best interests of the County and the general public will now be served by executing the Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Salt Lake County Council that it is in the best interests of the County to enter into the Lease (attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and by this reference made a part of this Resolution). The Salt Lake County Council hereby ratifies the Mayor’s signature on the Lease and otherwise authorizes the Mayor to sign the Lease on behalf of the County, and to deliver the fully executed document to the County Real Estate Section for further action.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9thday of December, 2014.
SALT LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
By /s/ RICHARD SNELGROVE
Vice Chair
By /s/ SHERRIE SWENSEN
County Clerk
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to ratify the vote taken in the Committee of the Whole meeting. [Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to approve the Resolutions and forward them to the 4:00 p.m. Council meeting for formal consideration. The motion passed unanimously.] The Council motion passed unanimously, authorizing the Chair to execute the resolutions and directing the County Clerk to attest his signature, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Mr. Kevin Jacobs, County Assessor, submitted a letter recommending refunds in the amounts indicated be issued to the following taxpayers for overpayment of 2014 vehicle taxes:
TaxpayerRefund
Adam M. Dalton$153.00
Carl Gildersleeve$ 83.00
Tom Gouvisis$ 53.00
ApoloMauau$ 53.00
Clinton J. Thurgood$113.00
Randall T. Kendrick$153.00
Theo D. Brasher$460.00
Ross Grant$110.00
Robert S. Hagendorf$310.00
Thomas F. Hansen$155.00
Spencer J. Hutchinson$ 50.00
Robert W. Lasrich$ 50.00
Marianne Norton$150.00
Gloria J. Rendon$ 10.00
Eric Skog$207.43
Richard C. Adolphson$ 90.00
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Ms. Liz Fehrmann, Chair, Property Tax Committee, submitted a letter recommending denial of the request of HATU Winds Land Company to refund the penalty and interest imposed for late payment of 2013 property taxes on Parcel Nos. 15-22-127-006 and 15-22-127-009.
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Ms. Liz Fehrmann, Chair, Property Tax Committee, submitted a letter recommending approval of the requests of the following taxpayers for application of primary residential exemption and refund of overpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties:
Taxpayer Parcel No.YearRefund
Paul & Deborah Dau15-01-283-2362010-2013$7,929.13
Caryn Clark10-33-351-0252013$2,005.74
Emily Fitzgerald16-15-360-0162013$5,101.25
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Ms. Liz Fehrmann, Chair, Property Tax Committee, submitted a letter recommending abatement of 2013 privilege taxes and delinquency fees for the following taxpayers. She also recommended adjustments for penalty and interest paid or accrued.
Taxpayer Parcel No.
Don Bunnell08-33-251-003-6048
Kevin Wayman21-30-100-002-6034
Shawn Heckman08-33-401-001-6092
Timothy Montante/Airmobile21-30-300-027-6016
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to approve the recommendations. The motion passed unanimously, authorizing the County Treasurer to effect the same, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Ms. Nichole Dunn, Deputy Mayor, submitted a letter recommending approval of the following Countywide Policies and Procedures:
#1315 – Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure
#1316 – Reasonable Modifications, Auxiliary Aids and Services For Persons with
Disabilities
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to ratify the vote taken in the Committee of the Whole meeting. [Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to approve the policies and procedures and forward them to the 4:00 p.m. Council meeting for formal consideration. The motion passed unanimously.] The Council motion passed unanimously, authorizing the Chair to sign the policies and procedures, directing the County Clerk to attest his signature, and authorizing the Mayor’s Office to distribute the same, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Ms. Nichole Dunn, Deputy Mayor, submitted a letter requesting the Council’s advice and consent to the appointment of Kimberly Barnettas the Associate Deputy Mayor.
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to ratify the vote taken in the Committee of the Whole meeting. [Council Member DeBry, seconded by Council MemberGranato, moved to approve the appointment and forward it to the 4:00 p.m. Council meeting for formal consideration. The motion passed unanimously.] The Council motion passed unanimously, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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The Council reviewed the FY2015 annual budget and business plan for Discovery Gateway.
Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to ratify the vote taken in the Committee of the Whole meeting. [Council Member Bradshaw, seconded by Council Member Burdick, moved to approve the budget and business plan for Discovery Gateway and to forward it to the 4:00 p.m. Council meeting for formal consideration. The motion passed unanimously.] The Council motion passed unanimously, showing that all Council Members present voted “Aye.”
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Mr. Mike Reberg, Director, Animal Services Division, submitted a letter advising that Arthur E. Benjamin, American Dog Rescue, has offered to donate $10,000 to the Salt Lake County Animal Services Division.
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Ms. Becky Kapp, Director, Aging and Adult Services Division, submitted a letter advising that LiLisa Hall, Director, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, has offered to donate $1,127 to the Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Division to be used for various programs.