Council Member· 2024-2027
Jake Smith
Springville City
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- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 35:55
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 631
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Top issues during term (20)
Historic Residential Re-use
Property owners of historic homes gain new economic opportunities.
Lakeside Landing Development Standards
Adjusts development standards and infrastructure requirements for a nearly 200-acre mixed-use district.
Long-Term Strategic Planning
Involves allocating municipal resources toward cultural arts programming and museum operations.
Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan Amendment
Plan updates affect future infrastructure investments and development phasing.
Power Department Standards and Specifications Amendments
Ensures clearer construction requirements and developer compliance for local electrical infrastructure.
Station Area Plan for Westside Development
Long-term impacts on municipal infrastructure investments and potential state grant eligibility.
Lakeside Landing Special District and Westfields Central Plan Amendments
Establishes long-term pricing tiers for thousands of future housing units.
Sale of City-Owned Property at 1200 West Center Street
Financial terms and proceeds from the property sale will be detailed in the staff report.
Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) Implementation
Could introduce a new recurring monthly fee for local utility customers to support street repairs.
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Overlay
May require property owners in the overlay zone to adopt wildfire mitigation measures.
Provo-Springville Tax-Sharing Interlocal Agreement
To be determined based on collaborative project terms.
Property Tax Increase
Adds approximately $5.50 per year for the median residential property and about $10 per year for commercial properties.
Flock Security Camera Privacy
Maintains existing police technology infrastructure costs.
Moderate-Income Housing Development
The city will sell the land at an as-is appraised value, with proceeds paid out as individual homes close.
North Main Street Corridor Development
The project is expected to increase property values and tax revenue by replacing underutilized land with high-quality development.
Dog Boarding Regulations
Nominal administrative costs associated with processing residential kennel permits.
Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget
The RDA budget projects $115,000 in revenues and an estimated beginning fund balance of over $2.8 million.
Federal Immigration Enforcement and Fourth Amendment Policies
None currently.
Stormwater Impact Fee Appeal
Potential city revenue reduction and refund totaling $231,817.95.
FY2025-2026 Budget Amendment
Adjusts municipal revenue and expenditure allocations across various city funds.
Decisions during term (234)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Recommendation on 2026 Springville City Power Standards and Specifications
Adjournment
Approval of Resolution 2026-33 for WoodSpring Cottages
Approval of Ordinance 28-2026 for Lakeside Landing Amendments
Approval of Ordinance 29-2026 for Westfield Central Window Shading Exceptions
Approval of Ordinance 30-2026 for Historic Residential Reuse
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Recommendation on Lakeside Landing Title 11 Code Amendments and Regulating Plan
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Approval of Meeting Agenda (with item 3 pulled)
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of 400 West Right-of-Way Land Purchase Agreement
Approval of FY 2027 Budget Amendments and Fee Schedule (Resolution 2026-32)
Invocation, Pledge, and Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Adjournment of Work Meeting
Approval of the minutes for the September 01, 2026 Work and Regular meetings
Voting record (126)
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