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Municipality

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Salt Lake City

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Public Utilities Advisory Board

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Notice Title

Salt Lake City Public Utilities Advisory Committee Minutes

Notice Tags

Public Utilities

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

December 10, 2020 08:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

December 10, 2020 08:50 AM

Description/Agenda

Salt Lake City Public Utilities Advisory Committee Minutes December 10, 2020 The Public Utilities Advisory Committee meeting was held at 8:00 a.m. on December 10, 2020 via online meeting platform due to COVID-19 outbreak. Committee members present were Lynn Hemingway, Kent Moore, Roger Player, Ted Boyer and Tom Godfrey. Salt Lake City Public Utilities employees present were Laura Briefer, Jesse Stewart, Tamara Prue, Jason Brown, Brad Stewart, Sharon Turner, Marian Rice, Karryn Greenleaf, Lisa Tarufelli and Janine Calfo. Also in attendance were Mike Wilson from CRS Engineers; Rusty Vetter, Salt Lake City Attorney's Office; Sam Owen, City Council Office; Paul Skeen, Eide Bailly; Mike DeVries, Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy; other attendees are Steve Van Maren and members of the public. Welcome and Introductions Committee Chair Tom Godfrey and Public Utilities Director Laura Briefer welcomed the attendees. Approve Minutes of October 22, 2020 Meeting Committee member Ted Boyer made a motion and committee member Roger Player seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2020. All members voted to approve as mended. Annual Financial Report by Independent Auditors Paul Skeen of Eide Bailly presented the Financial Report. A copy of the report was mailed to the Committee members. Paul gave a brief explanation of how the audit was performed. Committee member Kent Moore made a motion and committee member Lynn Hemingway seconded the motion to accept the report. All members voted to approve. Monthly Financial Report - Lisa Tarufelli Public Utilities Finance Administrator Lisa Tarufelli gave a presentation of the financial report as of the end of October 2020. A copy of that presentation is attached. There was a $39.9 million increase in Total Assets. There was a $85.9 million in Capital Assets and a decrease of $7.8 million in Outstanding Bonds. The Net position is showing a 92 percent investment in Capital Assets. The combined condensed statement of cash flows is showing an increase of $16 million in Capital Assets over all and a decrease of $45.9 million in Net Cash. By the end of October, the Operating expenses are trending close to budget. Accounts receivable is up from last year. The department is continuing to work with customers on deferrals for payments. Lynn Hemingway asked Lisa how the CARES money is distributed. Lisa and Laura responded that the money is received by the City, then the City distributes through the County according to approved budget amendments as requested by the Departments. The money is then deposited to the Water Assist program that is managed by the Salvation Army. Lynn also asked if the information for new customer accounts can be given for the next meeting. Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2021 Committee member Lynn Hemingway made a motion and committee member Roger Player seconded the motion to approve the schedule. Laura mentioned the formation of the Budget Sub-Committee and meetings. Director's Report and 2020 Wrap-Up Laura Briefer Laura Briefer thanked committee members for their service on committee. Laura announced that Marian Rice has been designated as a Deputy Director for the Department and will serve in tandem with Jesse Stewart. Laura also announced that the upcoming legislation session will begin in January 2021 and that there are several water-related issues. 2020 saw many challenges that took an emotional toll. The employees of the Department excelled in making sure that all essential services continued. Other Business Tom Godfrey mentioned the upcoming election of the new Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee in January Meeting adjourned at 8:49 a.m. Next Meeting will be held on January 28th at 8:00 am.

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Meeting Location

1530 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Contact Name

Elle Smith

Contact Email

melissa.smith@slc.gov

Contact Phone

801-483-6770

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February 01, 2021 11:40 AM

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February 01, 2021 11:40 AM

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