Salt Lake City Council Work Session - 08/18/2026

The Salt Lake City Council held a work session on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to city planning, public utilities, and capital improvement projects (CIP). A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and updating public utilities impact fees, which have not been adjusted in 27 years. The council discussed proposed increases to water, sewer, and stormwater impact fees to better reflect current infrastructure costs and growth demands. Two options for sewer impact fee structures were considered, with a straw poll favoring a phased-in approach to implementation, particularly to address concerns about multifamily developments. The council also reviewed various CIP projects, including park improvements, lighting, and safety enhancements, debating funding allocations and potential reallocations within the park impact fee budget. Several board appointments were made, and announcements regarding upcoming community meetings and initiatives were shared. Overall, the meeting involved detailed procurement-related discussions on fee adjustments, project funding, and strategic planning for infrastructure and community amenities.