Secondary Water Share Leases

This resident questioned the city's acquisition of developer shares and the resulting artificial price of water. He disagreed with the notion of 'unused' water, stating he has always used his shares and leased additional ones, and asked the Council to reconsider the source of reallocation.

This resident explained that he leased water shares for $30 a year and would face thousands of dollars in costs to convert to culinary water. He highlighted his long-term reliance on leased shares and the financial burden this change would impose.

This resident, who grew up in South Jordan, noted that his neighborhood collectively owns many shares but has had to rent additional shares. He felt the decision was bureaucratic and prioritized development over residents, and requested the ability to continue renting or purchasing shares.

This resident, who works in water utilities, argued that the water shares are not unused but are vital for urban gardens, horses, and other purposes. He suggested the city sell shares to residents if they do not intend to use them, emphasizing the thousands of dollars required for system conversion.

This resident expressed concern that if secondary water is sent to the Great Salt Lake, residents may have to use culinary drinking water for their properties, increasing overall water consumption.

This resident, an attorney, expressed concern that reallocating leased irrigation water to the Great Salt Lake directly impacts residents who rely on it for property maintenance and value. She questioned the lack of an economic impact analysis and urged for transparency and protection of water access.

This resident found it odd that no notice was sent about the pause in water share leases, as a mechanism already exists for notification. He emphasized the importance of water for his property and suggested that better communication would make city government feel less distant.

This resident questioned the justification for the change, stating that the water is essential for gardens, landscaping, and cooling, and that the canal system was never intended to fill the Great Salt Lake. He urged the Council to reconsider and 'unpause' the leases.

This resident questioned the definition of 'unused' water and stated his willingness to share any unused water with the Great Salt Lake. He highlighted the impact on his family's food production and property beautification, and the high cost of converting to culinary water.