HomeMy WebLinkAbout045 of 2020 - Establishing Electrified Transportation GoalsRESOLUTION NO. 45 OF 2020
A joint resolution of the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor establishing
electrified transportation goals for Salt Lake City
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City municipal government is committed to protecting the public
health and safety of its residents, combating climate change, and ensuring access to clean air,
clean water and a livable environment; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is dedicated to being a leader in the use of clean energy,
establishing policies and programs that conserve energy, promote sustainability, and improve our
air quality; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City’s Mayor and City Council adopted a joint resolution in 2016
calling for an 80 percent reduction in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City created an Electrified Transportation Roadmap in 2018 with
strategies and best practices for local governments in Utah to support electrified transportation;
and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is committed to fiscal responsibility by reducing fuel
consumption and associated costs for City operations; and
WHEREAS, residents are concerned about air quality and support strong action by
government leaders to reduce pollution; and
WHEREAS, cities along the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake City, are not in
compliance with federal health-based standards for fine particulate matter and ozone, and vehicle
emissions are the primary source of air pollution; and
WHEREAS, the petroleum-fueled on-road transportation sector accounts for nearly 20%
of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in Salt Lake City and is a contributing factor to air
pollution and climate change, threatening the health of our citizens and long-term stability and
success of our community; and
WHEREAS, air pollution from vehicle emissions harm public health in the form of
increased cardiovascular disease, asthma, lung cancer, and diabetes, with children and the elderly
at special risk; and
WHEREAS, disadvantaged populations face the biggest impacts from poor air quality,
with higher rates of respiratory illnesses, hospitalizations, and premature death; and
WHEREAS, the transition of the transportation sector to clean energy technologies,
including electric vehicles (EVs), will provide a range of benefits including improved air quality,
enhanced public health, and reduced reliance on finite imported resources; and
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WHEREAS, electrification of cars, trucks and buses is needed in order to achieve deep
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and the benefits grow over time as electricity generation
in Utah gets cleaner and Salt Lake City achieves its net-100% renewable electricity community
goal by 2030; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is responsible for providing infrastructure for safe and
reliable travel options for residents and visitors that support a robust economy and minimize
negative impacts of transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor as
follows:
1. Electrified Municipal Fleet Goals: Salt Lake City Corporation will strive to purchase
electric vehicles for its internal fleet, while also considering total cost of ownership, to
ensure progress towards its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040. The
City sets the following targets for purchases within its fleet, including target dates that
may be adjusted to account for market availability and total cost of ownership
considerations:
a. All new sedans purchased will be plug-in vehicles by 2023;
b. All new sports utility vehicles (SUVs) purchased will be plug-in vehicles by
2025;
c. All new pickup trucks purchased will be plug-in vehicles by 2027;
d. All new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and off-road equipment purchases will
be evaluated for electric options prior to purchase;
e. The City will financially support the charging infrastructure necessary to own and
operate plug-in vehicles within its fleet.
2. Electrified Transit Goals: Salt Lake City Corporation will encourage Utah Transit
Authority (UTA) to implement a sustained transition to electric buses and will collaborate
with UTA on related efforts.
3. Electrified Smart Mobility Goals: Salt Lake City Corporation will collaborate with
providers of smart mobility services such as rideshare, car share and other transportation
options to encourage electrification of their fleets and operations that help achieve local
air quality and community carbon reduction goals. The City will also prioritize equitable
access to smart mobility services to ensure an inclusive development of clean and
affordable transportation options for community members.
4. Electrified Personal Vehicle Goals: Salt Lake City Corporation will support the
development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, plus other programs, policies and
projects that encourage the purchase and use of electric vehicles by local residents and
non-governmental fleets. The City will strive to accelerate uptake and use of electric
vehicles at rates higher than national averages and in line with achieving local air quality
and community carbon reduction goals.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 8th day of
December, 2020.
____________________________ ____________________________
Erin J. Mendenhall Chris Warton, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: Approved As To Form
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
________________________ ____________________________
CITY RECORDER Megan DePaulis, Senior City Attorney
Megan DePaulis (Dec 17, 2020 16:52 MST)
Megan DePaulis
Chris Wharton (Dec 29, 2020 18:55 MST)Erin Mendenhall (Dec 30, 2020 10:21 MST)
Cindy Trishman (Jan 4, 2021 23:24 MST)
Resolution 45 of 2020 (establishing electrified
transportation goals), adopted 12-8-20.
Final Audit Report 2021-01-05
Created:2020-12-17
By:Kory Solorio (kory.solorio@slcgov.com)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAA8ig_Mbez_PtRPuXEMDzjozp6rqv1P0Zv
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