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AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
January 21, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chris Wharton, Chair
District 3
Alejandro Puy, Vice Chair
District 2
Victoria Petro
District 1
Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4
Darin Mano
District 5
Dan Dugan
District 6
Sarah Young
District 7
Generated: 10:14:19
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet
determined.
WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES
A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4.The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of December 3, 2024.
5.Recognition of Cindy Gust-Jenson for her service as Executive Director from
February 1989 to January 2025.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Budget amendments
happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including
proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes re-
appropriating $190,000 in the Library’s FY25 budget from unused employee benefits to
help pay for the Main Library roof renovation project.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: City-wide Text Amendment for Gas Station Standards
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the minimum distances that any gas
station can be from a river, stream, or other water body, a park, or open space area over a
certain size. The proposal would establish more stringent zoning standards for any gas
station that is located in the secondary groundwater recharge area of the City and
prohibit new gas stations that do not meet the proposed standards regardless of whether
they are permitted or conditioned land use in an allowable zoning district. Petition
No.:PLNPCM2023-00260.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/GasStationTA.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2.Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to
comment on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person
will have two minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 7:30 p.m.)
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Advice and Consent: City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Keith Reynolds as the City
Recorder.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule Amendment Regarding Rate
Stabilization Fees
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the City's Consolidated Fee
Schedule. The amendment clarifies that the Rate Stabilization Fee waiver applies
retroactively to July 1, 2024. This retroactive fee waiver applies only to customer water
and sanitary sewer accounts with continuous non-use for 18 months or longer.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 373 West American Avenue
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley
situated adjacent to properties located at approximately 373 West American Avenue. The
proposal would close the alley to public use and allow the property owner of three of the
four adjacent properties to potentially redevelop this site (the other adjacent property
owner also supports the alley vacation.) The alley cannot be used as a mid-block
connection because the 900 South viaduct is directly to the south. Located within Council
District 5. Petitioner: Jarod Hall. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00636.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The proposed
amendment includes infrastructure development on the Fleet Block, several vehicles for
various City operations, including a Justice Bus (mobile courtroom), and protecting the
Great Salt Lake watershed, among other items.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City – Darin Mano
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Darin Mano to the Housing
Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending January 21, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
4. Board Reappointment: Business Advisory Board – Alfonso Brito
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Alfonso Brito to the Business
Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
H.ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the undersigned, duly appointed City
Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public
Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided
to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any
others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but
not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations
of options discussed.
The City & County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for
reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary
aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request,
please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slc.gov, 801-535-7600, or relay service
711.
Item B1
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Austin Kimmel
Public Policy Analyst
DATE:January 21, 2025
RE: Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
MOTION 1 – CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
I move that the Council close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
MOTION 2 – CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING
I move that the Council continue the public hearing to a future date.
MOTION 3 – CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT
I move that the Council close the public hearing and adopt an ordinance amending the Fiscal
Year 2025 final budget of the Salt Lake City Library only for the item shown on the motion
sheet.
Staff note: Council Members do not need to read the item being approved below; it is
listed for reference.
Library Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25: Reallocating
$190,000 in the Library’s FY25 budget from employee benefits and transferring those
funds to capital projects to fund the roof renovation project.
MOTION 4 – CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND NOT ADOPT
I move that the Council close the public hearing and proceed to the next agenda item
Item C1
CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476
SLCCOUNCIL.COM
TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Brian Fullmer
Policy Analyst
DATE:January 21, 2025
RE: City-wide Text Amendment for Gas Station Standards
PLNPCM2023-00260
MOTION 1 (adopt)
I move that the Council adopt the ordinance.
MOTION 2 (reject)
I move that the Council reject the ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476
SLCCOUNCIL.COM
TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM:Brian Fullmer
Policy Analyst
DATE:January 21, 2025
RE: City-wide Text Amendment for Gas Station Standards
PLNPCM2023-00260
OCTOBER 1, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING UPDATE
One commenter expressed support for the proposal during the October 1, 2024 continued public hearing.
As noted below, the National Fire Protection Association code for healthcare facilities requires some of
these facilities to have on-site fuel storage facilities. The Planning Division worked with the City Attorney’s
Office to draft an exemption for these and others such as public safety and utility facilities that maintain
tanks to store fuel to provide emergency power.
The updated ordinance includes the following draft language:
Utility facilities, public safety uses, hospitals, and other similar uses that maintain fuel tanks for
the purpose of storing fuel in order to provide emergency power are exempt from the provisions
of this Section.
The following information was provided for previous Council meetings. It is included
again for background purposes.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING UPDATE
There were no comments at the September 17, 2024 public hearing. The Council continued the hearing due
to a noticing error. Noticing was correctly provided for the October 1 public hearing.
The Planning Division received a comment on the gas station zoning amendment that will need some
additional review and a potential change to the ordinance. It is related to requirements under the National
Item Schedule:
Briefing: September 3, 2024
Set Date: September 3, 2024
Public Hearing: September 17, 2024,
October 1, 2024
Potential Action: January 21, 2025
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Fire Protection Association code for healthcare facilities. Some facilities are required to have on-site fuel
storage facilities that would enable them to care for four or more people who are incapable of self-
preservation due to being under anesthesia, severely injured, or some other reason when power is lost.
These facilities are required to be able to provide emergency power for a minimum of 96 hours. Not
allowing on-site fuel storage for these facilities to run emergency power equipment may restrict their
ability to meet the requirement.
Staff will work with the Planning Division and come back to the Council with a proposal or
recommendation for consideration.
BRIEFING UPDATE
During the September 3, 2024 briefing, Council Members expressed support for requiring fuel storage
tanks a minimum of 30 feet from the property line.
A question was raised about requiring gas stations to provide options for recycling. Following the briefing
Planning staff provided the following information. Under Section 9.08.200.A of Salt Lake City Code, a gas
station is required to have a recycling collection bin if it generates an average of four or more cubic yards of
solid waste or recyclable items per week. However, the Waste and Recycling Division does not have a code
enforcement section that includes fines, so its enforcement of retail establishments that do not comply with
the ordinance is educational enforcement.
If the Council is interested in adding code enforcement for noncompliance with the ordinance, that would
be a process separate from the subject gas stations text amendment being considered.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal from the Administration to amend the zoning ordinance to
require a minimum 350-foot distance that new gas stations must be from rivers, streams or other water
bodies, parks or open space areas one acre or larger throughout the city. Council Members may recall a
conditional use application that proposed locating a gas station on the corner of 2100 South and 1300 East,
adjacent to Sugar House Park. The Administration reviewed that application and ultimately denied the
request. That was the impetus for this proposed text amendment.
The Planning Commission reviewed this proposed text amendment at its January 10, 2024 meeting and
held a public hearing at which four people from the gas station industry spoke in opposition. The
Commission voted to table the application so Planning staff could work with those from the gas station
community that submitted comments, review electric vehicle (EV) requirements, and consider where the
amendment would apply in the city.
Following the meeting, Planning staff modified the proposed text amendment to eliminate specific
required locations where EV chargers would be placed. They also reviewed all zoning districts where gas
stations are allowed and determined prohibiting gas stations near or adjacent to schools, residential
neighborhoods, and other public areas would both eliminate large areas where these stations could be
located and conflict with station owners’ rights. As noted above, the subject text amendment was initiated
from a conditional use application that would have allowed a gas station adjacent to a public park. The
focus of this text amendment is to preserve and protect water sources and open space areas.
This proposal was reviewed by the Planning Commission again at its April 10, 2024 meeting
and the Commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the City
Council.
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Goal of the briefing: Review the proposed text amendment and determine if the Council supports
moving forward with the proposal.
POLICY QUESTIONS
1. The Council may wish to discuss with the Administration their reasoning for recommending fuel
tanks be at least 30-feet from property line vs. the requested 10-foot minimum from Maverik.
2. The Council may wish to discuss with the Administration what impact, if any, the proposed zoning
district consolidation will have on this text amendment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning staff notified all gas station owners in the city of the proposed text amendment and requested
comments. A second notice was sent to station owners following the January 10, 2024 Planning
Commission meeting and included revisions based on the Commission’s requests.
Maverik, Inc. was the only company to respond to the notices. They expressed concern about the proposed
requirement to locate fuel storage tanks and gas vents in new gas stations a minimum of 30 feet from
property lines. Maverik believes this is “impractical, unnecessary and potentially dangerous to customers.”
They noted the tanks would need to be very close to the fuel canopy where there is a lot of vehicle traffic.
Current technology can detect any leaks from the tanks which would allow quick remediation. Maverik
proposes a 10-foot minimum from property lines. The draft ordinance retains the 30-foot minimum
distance from property lines for fuel tanks in new gas stations. It is worth noting that fuel tanks being
replaced at existing stations may be in substantially the same location as the old tanks.
The following are some key changes included in the draft ordinance:
Underground and above-ground fuel storage tanks and vents must be located a minimum of 350
feet from water bodies (pond, river, stream, canal, etc.), water resources, public parks or open
spaces one acre or larger.
For new gas stations, underground and above-ground fuel storage tanks must be located a
minimum of 30 feet from the property line.
Pump islands must be a minimum of 25 feet from property lines and buildings for new gas stations.
Fuel vents must be located at the top of a provided gas pump canopy for new gas stations.
At least one EV parking space with a standard charger is required for every 10 required parking
spaces for new gas stations.
New and replacement underground fuel storage tanks must be constructed of non-corrodible
material or designed to prevent the release or threatened release of any stored fuel to ensure
greater durability and lifespan.
If a leak or surface runoff contamination occurs the property owner is accountable for cleanup and
remediation.
Fuel tanks and pumps that are unused or out of service for one year or more will be considered
willfully abandoned and ineligible for nonconforming status. Their use cannot be restored unless
they comply with updated standards.
Replacement and updated tanks at existing stations may be in substantially the same location and
not have to comply with the updated requirements. The Zoning Administrator may modify the tank
locations if federal or state requirements prevent locating tanks in a substantially similar location,
or if the applicant demonstrates a different location is more appropriate.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
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Planning staff identified five key considerations related to the proposal, found on pages 4-24 of the January
10, 2024 Planning Commission staff report, and summarized below. For the complete analysis, please see
the Planning Commission staff report.
Consideration 1 – Compatibility with Master Plan Policies and Initiatives
Planning found that the proposed ordinance will help implement goals of the Salt Lake City Open Space
Plan (1992), and Plan Salt Lake (2015) to protect the natural environment from fuel leaks and surface
water contamination.
Consideration 2 – The Importance of Standards for Gas Stations and Accessory & Primary
Facilities with Above and Underground Storage Fuel Tanks
Planning noted the proposed ordinance is intended to promote the public’s health and safety by reducing
potential air, water, and soil contamination from gas station leaks and vapors. They cited a 2022 Utah State
Department of Environmental Quality report that showed approximately one in four underground fuel
storage tanks tested throughout the state were not in compliance with regulations, and leaks were detected
at approximately seven percent of tested facilities. It stands to reason that tanks found to be out of
compliance when inspected create environmental issues, and leaking tanks unquestionably cause these
issues.
Additionally, overfilling storage tanks from fuel delivery trucks, and water runoff from gas stations have
the potential to contaminate soil and water.
Planning staff stated:
Any failure of best management practices would cause a risk of contamination to water sources and
open space in the city through the storm drain connection. There are no best management plans
that can mitigate the negative impact since spills are caused by human error, and that could lead to
a potential failure.
Consideration 3 – Impacts of the Proposed Text Amendment on New and Existing Uses
The proposed text amendment would apply to newly constructed gas stations. Existing stations with above
or underground fuel storage tanks would become legal nonconforming uses and allowed to continue.
Consideration 4 – Zoning Districts That Allow Gas Stations & Accessory/Primary Facilities
with Above or Underground Fuel Storage Tanks – Use Analysis
Gas stations are allowed in 14 zoning districts in the city as shown in the list below. They are a permitted
use in 13 of the districts and a conditional use in the CB (Community Business) zone. Gas stations are
prohibited in many zoning districts including all residential districts and restricted in the Groundwater
Source Protection Overlay District, which is primarily in the eastern part of the city.
There are no existing specific City zoning standards that must be met for building a station in areas where
they are allowed, other than fire and building codes. (The State of Utah Department of Environmental
Quality has requirements gas stations must comply with.)
Zoning districts where gas stations are allowed:
M-1 (Heavy Manufacturing) -permitted use
M-2 (Light Manufacturing) -permitted use
BP (Business Park) -permitted use
CB (Community Business) -conditional use
CS (Community Shopping) -permitted use
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CC (Corridor Commercial) -permitted use
CG (General Commercial) -permitted use
CHSBD1/2 (Sugar House Business District) -permitted use
D-2 (Downtown Support District) -permitted use
D-3 (Downtown Warehouse/Residential District) -permitted use
D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District) -permitted use
TSA-MUEC-T (Transit Station Area Mixed Use Employment Center Station-Transition)
-permitted use
TSA-SP-T (Transit Station Area Special Purpose Station-Transition) -permitted use
Staff note: pages 10-19 of the January 10, 2024 Planning Commission staff report includes several maps
illustrating sections of the city where gas stations are located in relation to green spaces, streams, and
open spaces.
Consideration 5 – Secondary Recharge Area and the Groundwater Source Protection
Overlay District and Ordinance
More than 10% of the state’s drinking water comes from groundwater, much of which is filtered through
recharge areas, primarily along the east bench and eastern parts of the city including the foothills and
front-facing mountain ranges. These include primary and secondary recharge areas.
Primary recharge areas are comprised of rocks and boulders but do not have layers of clay. Water and other
liquids spilled in these areas can end up in the groundwater without filtration through the soil that would
otherwise help clean them. The unfiltered and cleaned liquids can flow into the water supply.
Secondary recharge areas are similar to primary recharge areas but have layers of clay that can help
minimally contain contaminants that may spill on the surface of these areas. As the name implies,
secondary recharge areas are a secondary drinking water source to replenish groundwater and can be up to
10% of the city’s water supply.
Gas stations are not allowed in primary recharge areas. Underground fuel storage tanks are restricted in
secondary recharge areas, meaning with best management practices they can be permitted in those areas.
ANALYSIS OF STANDARDS
Attachment B (pages 32-33) of the January 10, 2024 Planning Commission staff report outlines zoning text
amendment standards that should be considered as the Council reviews this proposal. The standards and
findings are summarized below. Please see the Planning Commission staff report for additional
information.
Factor Finding
Whether a proposed text amendment is consistent with
the purposes, goals, objectives, and policies of the city as
stated through its various adopted planning documents.
Complies
Whether a proposed text amendment furthers the
specific purpose statements of the zoning ordinance.
Complies
Whether a proposed text amendment is consistent with
the purposes and provisions of any applicable overlay
zoning districts which may impose additional standards.
Complies
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The extent to which a proposed text amendment
implements best current, professional practices of urban
planning and design.
Complies
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
• April11, 2023 – Petition received by Salt Lake City Planning Division.
• April 12, 2023 – Petition assigned to Diana Martinez, Senior Planner.
• July 10, 2023 – Information about the proposal was sent to all community council chairs to solicit
public comments and begin the 45-day recognized community organization comment period.
• August 21, 2023 – 45-day recognized community organization public comment period ends.
• November 9, 2023 – Notice of the proposed text amendment sent to all gas station owners in Salt
Lake City.
• December 29, 2023 – Planning Commission public hearing notice posted at the following city
libraries: SLC Main, Chapman, Sprague, Day-Riverside, Glendale, and Anderson-Foothill.
• January 5, 2024 – Public notice posted on City and State websites and sent via the Planning
Division listserv for the January 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Public hearing notice
mailed.
• January 10, 2024 – Planning Commission briefing and public hearing. The Commission voted to
table the proposed text amendment for Planning staff to go back and make changes.
• April 5, 2024 – Public notice posted on City and State websites and sent via the Planning Division
listserv for the April 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Public hearing notice mailed.
• April 10, 2024 – The Planning Commission was briefed on changes to the proposed ordinance.
The Commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council.
• April 15, 2024 – Ordinance requested from the Attorney’s Office.
• May 4, 2024 – Ordinance from Attorney’s Office received by Planning Division.
• May 23, 2024 – Transmittal received in City Council Office.
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Jill Love
Jill Love (May 23, 2024 16:31 MDT)Date Received: 05/23/2024
Jill Love, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: 05/23/2024
TO:Salt Lake City Council DATE: 05/23/24
Victoria Petro, Chair
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods
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SUBJECT:Petition PLNPCM2023-00260 City-wide Text Amendment for Gas Station Standards
STAFF CONTACT:Diana Martinez, Senior Planner
(801) 535-7215 or diana.martinez@slcgov.com
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should follow the Planning Commission's recommendations
and approve the petitions for a zoning text amendment.
BUDGET IMPACT:None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition to amend the zoning ordinance to require minimum
distances that new gas stations can be from a river, stream, or other water body, a park, or open space area
over a certain size and establish more stringent zoning standards for any gas station that is located in the
secondary groundwater recharge area of the city.
The proposed text amendment would prohibit new gas stations that do not meet the proposed standards
regardless of whether they are permitted or conditioned land use in an allowable zoning district.
Existing gas stations could replace and/or upgrade fuel equipment and tanks without complying with
these new regulations as long as the new equipment is in the same location as the original
equipment/tank(s). Section D of the proposed ordinance addresses replacement, reconstruction, and any
modifications existing gas stations may request.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
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●Notification–
o Early notification of the proposal was sent to all City Community Councils on July 10,
2023.
o November 9, 2023- Notice of the proposed text amendment was sent to every owner of a
gas station in Salt Lake City.
o December 29, 2023- Notice of the public hearing for the Planning Commission meeting
of January 10, 2024- notice signs posted at six city libraries: SLC Main Library,
Chapman Branch Library, Sprague Branch Library, Day-Riverside Branch Library,
Glendale Branch Library, and Anderson-Foothill Branch Library.
●Planning Commission Meeting –
On January 10, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed text
amendment. The Commission tabled the item so that the Planning staff could work with the
stakeholders from the gas station industry, who had given comments on the amendment, review
the EV requirement section again, and consider where this ordinance would be most applicable
and appropriate within the city.
Notification for the April 10, 2024 Meeting-
o Public notice posted on City and State websites and Planning Division list serve – April
5, 2024.
Planning Commission Meeting-
On April 10, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed text
amendment. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to send a favorable recommendation for the
petition to the City Council.
PLANNING RECORDS:
a) PC Agenda of January 10, 2023, meeting (Click Here)
b) PC Minutes of January 10, 2023, meeting (Click Here)
c) PC Staff Report of January 10, 2023, meeting (Click Here)
d) PC YouTube Video of the January 10, 2023, meeting (Click Here)
e) PC Agenda of April 10, 2024, meeting (Click Here)
f) PC Minutes of April 10, 2024, meeting (Click Here)
g) PC Staff Report/Memo of April 10, 2024, meeting (Click Here)
h) PC YouTube Video of April 10, 2024, meeting (Click Here)
EXHIBITS:
1. PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
2. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
3. ORIGINAL PETITION
4. ORDINANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
2. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
3. ORIGINAL PETITION
4. ORDINANCE
1. PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00260 City-wide text amendment
April 11, 2023, Petition for the text amendment was received by the Salt Lake City
Planning Division.
April 12, 2023 Petition assigned to Diana Martinez, Senior Planner, for staff
analysis and processing.
July 10, 2023 Information about the proposal was sent to the all-City Community
Council Chairs to solicit public comments and start the 45-day
Recognized Organization input and comment period.
August 21, 2023 The 45-day public comment period for Recognized Organizations
ended.
November 9, 2023 Notice to sent to all gas station owners within Salt Lake City, regarding
the proposed text amendment.
December 29, 2023 Public hearing notice sign with project information and notice of the
Planning Commission public hearing physically posted at six city
libraries: SLC Main Library, Chapman Branch Library, Sprague
Branch Library, Day-Riverside Branch Library, Glendale Branch
Library, and Anderson-Foothill Branch Library.
January 5, 2024 Public notice posted on City and State websites and sent via the
Planning list serve for the Planning Commission meeting of
January 10, 2023. Public hearing notice mailed.
January 10, 2024 The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing January 10, 2023.
By a vote of 7-1, the Planning Commission voted to table the proposed
Text Amendment for planning staff to go back and make changes.
April 5, 2024 Public notice posted on City and State websites and sent via the
Planning list serve for the Planning Commission meeting of
April 10, 2023. Public hearing notice mailed.
April 10, 2024 The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on April 10, 2024.
By a vote of 6-0, the Planning Commission voted to send a favorable
recommendation for the zoning map amendment petition to the City Council.
2. NOTICE OF CITY
COUNCIL HEARING
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petitions PLNPCM2023-00260:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a petition to amend the zoning ordinance to propose
minimum distances that any gas station can be from a river, stream, or other water body, a
park, or open space area over a certain size and establish more stringent zoning standards
for any gas station that is located in the secondary groundwater recharge area of the city.
The proposed text amendment would prohibit gas stations that do not meet the proposed
standards regardless of whether they are permitted or conditioned land use in an allowable
zoning district. The Ordinance under section 21A.36.120 will list the proposed standards,
“Standards for Gas Stations and Facilities with Underground and Above-Ground Fuel
Storage Tanks.”
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive
comments regarding the petition. During the hearing, anyone desiring to address the City
Council concerning this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may
consider adopting the ordinance the same night of the public hearing. The hearing will be
held:
DATE:
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: 451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held in-person, to attend or participate in the hearing at the City
and County Building, located at 451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah.
For more information, please visit www.slc.gov/council. Comments may also be provided
by calling the 24-Hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or sending an email to
council.comments@slcgov.com. All comments received through any source are shared
with the Council and added to the public record.
If you have any questions relating to this proposal or would like to review the file, please call Diana
Martinez at 801-535-7215 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
or via e-mail at diana.martinez@slcgov.com. The application details can be accessed at
https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “planning” tab and entering the petition
number PLNPCM2023-00260.
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include
aids and services. Please make requests at least advance. To make a request, please contact the
City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
3.ORIGINAL PETITION
MEMORANDUM
PL,\.11/NING DIVISION
DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY and NEIGHBORHOODS
To:
Cc:
From:
Date:
Re:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
LisaShaffer, ChiefAdministrativeOfficer; Blake TI1omas, Department of Conununityand
Neighborhoods Director; Michaela Oktay, DeputyPlanning Director
Nick Nonis, Plaiming Director
April10, 2023
Amendments related to gasstations located nearwater sow-ces andsensitive lands
The Planning Division is requesting that you initiate a zoning text amendment to analyze the zoning
districts where gas stations are allowed in the city and prohibit the use when in close proximity to
water bodies, water resources, ground water recharge areas, and public parks. TI1is action is
necessa1y to fmther the legitimate government interest in protecting rivers, creeks, streams and
other water bodies in the cityand increasing the protection of the ground water protection areas. TI1is
action will also fmther the role that parks and open spaces provide in creating large areas where
ground water can be recharged.
TI1is proposal will propose minimum distances that any gas station can be from a river, stream, or
other water body, a park or open space area over a certain size, and establish more sttingent zoning
standards for any gas station that is located in the seconda1y ground water recharge area of the city.
Determining the minimum separation and standards will be coordinated with Public Utilities to
ensure that best practices for managing water impacts from gas stations can be included in the city's
zoning code.
The public process will include a minimum 45-day public input period before the Planning
Commission holds a public heating. All registered recognized organizations will be notified of the
proposal.
TI1is memo includes a signature block to initiate the petition if that is the decided course of action. If
the decided course of action is to not initiate the application, the signature block can remain blank.
Please notifythe Planning Division when the memo is signed or if the decision is made to not initiate
the petition.
Please contact me at ext. 6173 or nick.nonis@slcgov.com if you have ai1yquestions. Tiiank you.
Concurrence to initiate the zoning text amendment petition as noted above.
04/11/2023
Erin Mendenhall, Mayor Date
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4. ORDINANCE
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Katherine D. Pasker, Senior Cit
Project Title: Gas Stations Located Near Water Sources
And Sensitive Lands Text Amendment
Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00260
Version: 1
Date Prepared: May 4, 2024
Planning Commission Action: Recommended 4/10/2024
This proposed ordinance makes the following amendments to Title 21A. Zoning:
Deletes the current gas station standards (Section 21A.40.070);
Adopts new gas station standards to impose a distance requirement between gas stations
and bodies of water as well as new standards related to lot size, vehicle stacking, electric
vehicle parking, screening, and the location of aboveground and underground storage
tanks.
Underlined text is new; text with strikethrough is proposed to be deleted. Modifications made as
part of the Planning Commission recommendation are highlighted in yellow. All other text is
existing with no proposed change.
1 1. Adopts a new Section 21A.36.120 as follows:
2 21A.36.120: RESERVED: REGULATIONS FOR GAS STATIONS AND FUEL
3 DISPENSING FACILITIES WITH UNDERGROUND AND/OR ABOVE-GROUND
4 FUELD STORAGE TANKS
5 Gas Stations and Accessory Uses that have fuel tanks on-site, such as Truck Stops, Fuel
6 Distributors, and Storage uses, as defined in Chapter 21A.62 of this title, shall be allowed in
7 zoning districts provided in Chapter 21A.33 “Land Use Tables”, and are subject to the
8 provisions of this section.
9 A. General Standards:
10 1. All fuel dispensers and fuel storage tanks (above or underground) shall comply
11 with the requirements of this section and all other applicable regulations, including
12 the applicable reference standards and any other applicable regulations of the State of
13 Utah and Federal regulators. In case of conflicting provisions in any of the above-
14 listed rules, the strictest restrictions shall apply.
15 2. Distance from water bodies: All underground and above-ground fuel storage tanks
16 and gas vents shall be a minimum of 350 feet from any existing water bodies (pond,
17 river, stream, canal, etc.), water resources, public parks or open space -that are one
18 acre and greater in size.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: May 4, 2024
By: _
y Attorney
19 3. Distance from property lines: All underground and above-ground fuel storage
20 tanks and gas vents shall be a minimum of 30 feet from any property line.
21 4. Associated pump islands shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any property line
22 and adjacent buildings.
23 5. Fuel vents: When a canopy is provided, gas vents shall be located at the top of the
24 gas pump canopy.
25 6. New underground fuel storage tanks: All new and replacement fuel storage tanks
26 put underground shall be constructed of non-corrodible material or designed to
27 prevent the release or threatened release of any stored fuel to ensure greater durability
28 and lifespan.
29 7. Leak or surface-runoff contamination: If contamination occurs, the property
30 owner shall be accountable for any cleanup and remediation of the subject property,
31 any City property, and any downstream water or soil contamination.
32 8. Nonconforming status: Fuel tanks and pumps that are unused or out of service for
33 one year or more shall be considered willfully abandoned and will not be eligible for
34 nonconforming status. The use shall not be restored unless it is restored to comply
35 with the standards of this section and all other applicable sections in this title.
36 B. Additional Standards for Gas Stations:
37 1. Minimum Lot size: 30,000 square feet. A gas station may be located on a lot with
38 another principal use when the lot complies with the minimum lot size. For the
39 purposes of this regulation, a lot shall include a site that consists of multiple lots or
40 parcels within a single development when the parking lot and circulation elements are
41 shared across the boundaries of the lots or parcels
42 2. Minimum Lot Frontage: 150 feet along all public streets. For sites described in
43 21A.36.120.C.1, the lot frontage shall be measured for all lots or parcels involved.
44 3. Stacking Lane Standards: These standards ensure adequate on-site maneuvering
45 and circulation areas, ensure that stacking vehicles do not impede traffic on abutting
46 streets, and that stacking lanes will not have nuisance impacts on abutting residential
47 lots.
48 a. Stacking lanes shall be arranged to avoid conflicts with site access points,
49 access to parking or loading spaces, and internal circulation routes to the
50 maximum extent practicable.
51 b. A minimum of 36 feet of stacking lane is required between a curb cut and the
52 nearest gasoline pump.
53 4. Fuel Pump Standards:
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54 a. Fuel pumps shall be located on the site in a manner that does not interfere
55 with easy access into or egress from the site at established driveway entrances.
56 b. Fuel Pumps shall be located and oriented so all cars in line for motor fuel can
57 be accommodated on-site and not block the sidewalk, the street, or any other
58 portion of the public right of way.
59 5. Electric Vehicle Parking: Gas stations shall provide at least one (1) parking space
60 dedicated to electric vehicles for every ten (10) required on-site parking spaces.
61 Electric vehicle parking spaces shall count toward the minimum required number of
62 parking spaces. The electric vehicle parking space shall be:
63 a. Located in the same lot as the principal use.
64 b. Signed clearly and conspicuously, such as special pavement marking or
65 signage, indicating exclusive availability to electric vehicles; and
66 c. Outfitted with a standard electric vehicle charging station.
67 C. Additional Standards for Fuel Dispensing Facilities:
68 1. Above-ground fuel storage tanks shall:
69 a. Provide a 25-foot clear radius from combustible materials, storage areas,
70 parking/backing areas, and all buildings on the same lot.
71 b. Have a maximum height of 20 feet from the finished grade.
72 2. An obscuring sight fence of six feet in height shall be required surrounding the
73 fuel storage tanks and associated vehicle fueling areas. All required fencing shall be
74 prewoven chain-link with slats, wood, brick, tilt-up concrete, masonry block, stone,
75 metal, composite/recycled materials, or other manufactured materials or combination
76 of materials commonly used for fencing. In addition, the fenced area must be paved
77 with a nonpermeable surface.
78 D. Upgrades to Nonconforming Gas Stations and Fuel Dispensing Facilities:
79 1. Replacing and Updating Tanks and Associated Equipment: An existing gas
80 station may replace existing tanks and associated equipment in substantially the same
81 location without having to comply with the provisions of this section.
82 2. Reconstruction: Existing gas stations that are noncomplying as to lot area, lot
83 frontage, or tank setbacks may be demolished and reconstructed, provided the
84 reconstructed use complies with the other applicable regulations of this section and
85 the tank location is substantially the same.
86 3. The zoning administrator may modify the location of the fuel tanks and associated
87 equipment if federal or state requirements or other legal requirements prevent
88 locating the replacement tanks in a substantially similar location.
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89 4. The zoning administrator may approve an alternate location for fuel tanks and
90 associated equipment if the applicant can demonstrate that a more efficient and safe
91 location is more appropriate.
92
93 2. Deletes Section 21A.40.070:
94
95 21A.40.070: MOTOR FUEL PUMP REGULATONS RESERVED
96
97 When established pursuant to uses permitted or conditional within the applicable district
98 regulations, all motor fuel pumps shall conform to the requirements below:
99
100 A. Location: No motor fuel pumps or islands shall be erected closer than twelve feet
101 (12') to any lot line, required landscape yard, front or side yard or within any "sight
102 distance triangle" as defined in chapter 21A.62 of this title.
103
104 B. Safety Curbs Required: All uses for which motor fuel pumps or islands shall be
105 made a part, shall erect a safety curb around the perimeter of all paved areas. All such
106 curbs shall be of approved construction. The curbs shall be located so that no vehicle
107 overhangs any public right of way or adjoining property.
108
109 C. Gas Pumps At Convenience Food Stores: In addition to the requirements of
110 subsections A and B of this section, the location of motor fuel pumps at convenience food
111 stores shall be approved by the zoning administrator, where the location of such pumps
112 satisfies the following criteria:
113
114 1. Pumps should be visible to the motorist on the street;
115 2. Pumps should be visible from the store;
116 3. Pumps should be located on the site in a manner which does not interfere with
117 easy access into or egress from the site at established driveway entrances;
118 4. Pumps should be located and oriented so all cars in line for motor fuel can be
119 accommodated on site and not block the sidewalk, the street, or any other portion of
120 the public right of way;
121 5. Pumps should be so located to avoid conflict between cars going to motor fuel
122 pumps and those going to parking spaces. On site circulation should be clearly
123 marked and must reflect established design standards for moving aisles, parking
124 dimensions, and turning radii;
125 6. Pump location, and vehicular access to and exit from pumps, should not conflict
126 with established pedestrian or bicycle approaches to the store; and
127 7. Lighting shall be oriented so as not to cast direct light onto adjacent properties.
128
129 3. Amends the definition of “GAS STATION” in Section 21A.62.040 as follows:
130
131 GAS STATION: A principal building site and structures for selling the sale and dispensing
132 of motor fuels or other petroleum products and the sale of convenience retail.
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134 4.Adopts a new definition “FUEL DISPENSING FACILTY” in Section 21A.62.040, as follows
135 (to be inserted alphabetically into the list of definitions in said section):
136
137 FUEL DISPENSING FACILITY: A stationary facility consisting of one or more fuel storage
138 tanks and associated equipment, which receive, store, and dispense fuel for private use and
139 not for sale to the public.
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Item F1
CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476
SLCCOUNCIL.COM
TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
DATE:January 21, 2025
RE:Consolidated Fee Schedule Amendment re: Rate Stabilization Fee in Public Utilities
Note: Last November, the Council adopted an ordinance amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule
to allow a waiver in unique circumstances with more than 18-months of non-use. The amendment
should have specified that it applied beginning July 1, 2024. This amendment corrects that.
MOTION 1 Adopt
I move that the Council adopt an ordinance amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule related to the stabilization
fee in the water and sanitary sewer utilities.
MOTION 2 Not Adopt
I move that the Council not adopt the ordinance.
Item Schedule:
Briefing: November 17, 2024
Action: November 17, 2024
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
tinyurl.com/SLCFY25
TO:Council Members
FROM: Ben Luedtke, Kira Luke, Austin Kimmel, Sylvia
Richards, and Allison Rowland
Budget and Policy Analysts
DATE: January 21, 2025
RE: Budget Amendment Number 3 of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
Budget Amendment Number Three includes 20 proposed amendments with $21,891,545 in revenues and $21,881,787 in
expenditures of which $3,809,861 would come from General Fund Balance. The amendments are across six funds with two
new full time employee positions proposed for IMS. Most expenses in this budget amendment are housekeeping items found
in section D. The amendments also include three new initiatives in section A and additional housekeeping and grant related
items, and one donation-related item. There is one Council-added item at the end of this staff report in section I.
Fund Balance
As confirmed by the auditors as part of the
annual comprehensive financial report,
updated fund balance numbers are
summarized in the table on page three of this
staff report. Assuming all items are adopted
as proposed in this budget amendment, the
General Fund Balance is estimated to be
21.37% which is $40,257,199 above the 13%
minimum target. Fund Balance typically
increases after the annual comprehensive
financial report. This can be caused by
unspent appropriations for operations
lapsing to Fund Balance and revenues
coming in higher than budget. While the
increased General Fund Balance is positive
for the City’s fiscal position, it’s important to
note that the annual budget has used an
escalating amount of one-time General Fund
Balance revenues to fill the annual budget
structural deficit. The chart below was
provided by the Finance Department to show
how much General Fund Balance was used in
the past seven fiscal years. Note the City’s
current fiscal year is FY2025 so the FY2026
column is only for discussion purposes to
show the impact of the trend continuing. The
Council may wish to discuss with the
Administration policy goals for the use of
General Fund Balance in the next annual
budget such as whether reducing the reliance
on one-time funding to fill the structural deficit.
Project Timeline:
1st Briefing: January 21, 2025
2nd Briefing (if needed) & Public Hearing: Feb. 4, 2025
Potential Adoption Vote: February 18, 2025
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Tracking New Ongoing General Fund Costs for the Next Annual Budget
The table of potential new ongoing General Fund costs for the FY2026 annual budget is available as Attachment 1 at the end
of this document. If all the items in Budget Amendment #3 are adopted as proposed by the Administration, then the FY2026
annual budget would need an additional $173,484 to cover new ongoing costs. The total new ongoing costs from Budget
Amendments 1 through 3 would be $6,381,054. Note that of the total cost, $4.1 million would be needed if the Homeless
Shelter Cities State Mitigation grant is not available for FY2026.
Straw Poll Requests
A-2: Request for 1 Full-time Cybersecurity Engineer I
The Administration is requesting a straw poll from the Council on the Cybersecurity Engineer I FTE.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The chart below presents General Fund Projected Revenues for FY 2025. Based on revenue data
across the first part of the fiscal year, it is projected that revenues will be realized at approximately $4.5 million
beyond the FY 2025 Adopted Budget.
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UPDATED Fund Balance Chart
The chart below shows fund balance numbers updated after the Administration’s transmittal. The City’s annual
comprehensive financial audit is progressing. The auditors have completed the Fund Balance portion which is summarized in
the chart below.
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The proposal includes nineteen initiatives for Council review.
A summary spreadsheet outlining proposed budget changes is attached. The Administration
requests this document be modified based on the decisions of the Council.
The opening budget is separated in eight different categories:
A.New Budget Items
B.Grants for Existing Staff Resources
C.Grants for New Staff Resources
D.Housekeeping Items
E.Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
F.Donations
G.Council Consent Agenda Grant Awards
I.Council Added Items
PUBLIC PROCESS: Public Hearing
Impact Fee Unallocated “Available to Spend” Balances and Refund Tracking
The table below is current as of November 8, 2024. Impact fees must be encumbered or spent within six years of the
City receiving them. Expired impact fees must be returned to the entity who paid them with interest over the
intervening six years.
Type Unallocated Cash
“Available to Spend”Next Refund Trigger Date $ Expiring in
FY2027
Fire $437,203 More than two years away -
Parks $3,931,722 August 2026 $6,893,768
Police $1,515,483 More than two years away -
Transportation $2,857,175 August 2026 $2,691,888
Note: Encumbrances are an administrative function when impact fees are held under a contract
Note: to expedite the processing of this staff report, staff has included the Administration’s descriptions from the
transmittal for some of these items.
Section A: New Items
A-1: Rescope Vacancy Savings in Public Lands for Vehicles, Equipment and Events ($285,800 one-
time rescope of which $188,700 goes to the Fleet Fund)
The Administration is requesting the reallocation of $285,800 from Public Lands personal services budget from
attrition and vacancy savings generated from full-time positions through the first six months of the fiscal year. It
is proposed that the funds be used for capital equipment purchases and an increase in contracted operations costs
as follows:
1.16-foot-Wide Area Mower $138,500 – The transmittal indicates 36% of the department’s large area
mowers are between 10-17 years old and need to be replaced; however, Fleet does not plan to replace
them at this time because of lack of funding. They bought two mowers last year and would like to stagger
future purchases to build a more dependable equipment pool.
2.Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) $23,000 – During a routine patrol along the northern section of the
Jordan River Parkway, a newer member of the Park Ranger team drove a UTV to a portion of the trail that
was too narrow for a u-turn. In attempting to make a “k’”turn, the UTV ended up in the river. Although
standard recovery procedures were followed, the UTV was damaged beyond repair and needs to be
replaced.
Policy Question: The Council may wish to ask whether the park rangers will be provided
additional training on UTV’s.
3.Two Wide Area Mower Trailers $27,200 – This is a request for two large trailers needed to
transport the mowers from Public Lands to various locations throughout the City.
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The Administration is requesting an additional amount of $97,100 from personnel to operations for the
following items:
4.July Drone Shows $50,000 – This is a request to increase the number of drones from 150 to 300 to
be more in line with what other cities are providing. This increase would allow the city to enhance its
productions and keep Salt Lake City’s shows at Liberty Park and Jordan Park competitive.
5.Restroom Septic Tank Pumping – This is a $30,000 request for septic tank pumping at Washington
Park in Parley’s Canyon. Invoices from the contractor were delayed such that the city is paying 2024
invoices in 2025. The increase in park reservations resulted in additional use and additional gallons
needing to be pumped.
6.Flatbed Electric Cart – This is a request to use $17,100 from personal services to operations to
purchase a flatbed electric cart used for landscaping and tree watering. An existing electric cart was stolen
from the Jordan Park greenhouse and damaged beyond repair.
A-2: Request for Two New IMS Positions; 1 Full-time Cybersecurity Engineer I Position and
transitioning one Part-time Graphic Design Position to a Full-Time position ($85,242 from IMS Fund
Balance then ongoing)
The Information Management Services (IMS) Department is requesting funding and support for two positions: a
cybersecurity engineer, and the conversion of an existing part time graphic design position to full time. The funding
request is for a partial year of the cybersecurity position, with an ongoing annual cost estimate of $173,483.60, which
would be funded from the citywide allocations to IMS in FY26. The department has requested a straw poll for
the cybersecurity position.
Funding for the graphic design position is expected to be absorbed by eliminating other part time positions, requiring
no additional allocation in the FY25 budget. Staff has requested further information on what positions will be
eliminated, as well as any negative impacts if the position was not added until the FY26 budget. That information will
be provided to the Council as it becomes available. In recent budgets, the City has moved towards consolidating
citywide media and engagement positions in the IMS Media and Engagement team, which continues to see an
increasing workload demand.
Based on the Budget Amendment #2 vacancy report, IMS currently has only one vacant FTE position, with $7,906 of
vacancy savings available.
A-3: Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal
A-4: Fleet Block Infrastructure Development and Anticipated 1-Acre Property Sale ($3.9 million
one-time from the Surplus Land Fund to CIP)
This request would transfer $3,900,000 from the Surplus Property Account to a CIP account for constructing
public infrastructure in the Fleet Block. The transfer is linked to the anticipated sale of about a 1-acre parcel,
which is expected to be ~$3,900,000. $1,370,916 will remain in the Surplus Property Account, and the property
sale proceeds will backfill once the sale closes. The sale of the subject property includes requirements for new
housing, including family-sized units and affordable at 80% AMI, as well as commercial space for non-profits and
local businesses.
Once the funding is available in the CIP account, the administration expects the funds to cover the design and
construction of midblock streets that will bisect the block. The administration anticipates the funds will cover the
midblock streets and will be designed within the allocated funding. Additional infrastructure beyond what these
funds provide will be requirements for the developer partners selected in the upcoming RFQ.
Policy Question:
- The Council may wish to ask the administration to expand on how it anticipates the sale of the subject
property and the stated requirements align with its overall vision of the Fleet Block.
Section D: Housekeeping Items
D-1: Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal
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D-2: Salt Lake City Athletic Complex ($220,412 one-time rescope from CIP)
$220,412 is being requested for upgrades to the Salt Lake City Sports Complex at 645 S. Guardsman Way. The
funding is left over from the recent roof replacement, which was completed under budget. Amounts requested are
the City's 50% share of the need, per the cost-sharing agreement with Salt Lake County.
- $79,128 is requested for upgrading the ice control system, which maintains the ice temperature and
consistency, and gives remote monitoring alerts.
- $47,565 is requested for an ammonia viper drive, which is a component of the refrigeration system that
minimizes power spikes and improves efficiency. The existing component is 14 years old, exceeding the
typical life expectancy of 10-12 years, and is failing.
- $72,977 is requested to upgrade the controls that include an ammonia detection system that failed
inspection. In 2024, after the failed inspection, the County decided to replace the controls.
- The remaining funding (approximately $20,743) is proposed for studying and designing a remedy for a
groundwater filtration issue in the facility, which is causing a persistent leak, water damage, and
corrosion in utility spaces.
D-3: Rescope Road Marking Maintenance Funds to Purchase a Utility Task Vehicle for Bike Lane
Snow Plowing ($35,000 rescope one-time to the Fleet Fund)
The Public Services Department is requesting to reallocate $35,000 from their road marking budget to the Fleet
Fund for a new Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) for snow removal in protected bike lanes (PBLs). The department
anticipates no reduction in the road marking service levels. PBLs are priority level one in the City's snow removal
plan, and considered a previously underfunded asset. The UTV would also be used in the off seasons by the Traffic
Markings and Signs maintenance crew.
Staff Note: Items D-4 through D-7 are follow up housekeeping items. The Council received a presentation from
the Transportation Division and approved the grant funding in Budget Amendment #2. The four items below
would transfer the funding to the CIP fund for construction and ensure the funding does not lapse to Fund
Balance at the end of fiscal year.
D-4: TTIF 200 South Transit Corridor Project ($1,800,000 one-time to CIP Fund)
This amendment will transfer budget from the Misc. Grants fund to the appropriate CIP fund in the amount of
$1,800,000 for the purpose of completing the 200 South Transit Corridor project. The 200 South Transit
Corridor Technology Upgrades will evaluate bus transit operations on 200 South between roughly 600 west and
University Street and identify strategies for improvement. The focus of the project will be on improving bus
operations through upgrades to intersection controls, which will likely include a combination of transit signal
priority (TSP), detection systems, cabinet/controller hardware, fiber optic communication, and connected vehicle
(V2X) systems.
Salt Lake City has already made significant investments to rebuild the street to establish a Business Access and
transit (BAT) lane and boarding islands; this project follows the initial roadway construction with focus on transit
operations and technology upgrades to further enhance the transit capacity and safety of the 200 South Transit
Corridor.
D-5: TTIF 400 South Multi Use Trail ($6,356,000 one-time to CIP Fund)
This budget amendment is to move grant funding approved in BA #2 in the amount of $6,356,000 to the
appropriate CIP fund for the purpose of completing the 400 South multi use trail. UDOT and Salt Lake City are
partnering to create a multi-use trail on the south side of 400 South from 900 West to 200 West, including the
viaduct bridge over the railroad tracks. The corridor is an important east/west connector, and the project aims to
maintain current vehicular capacity while establishing a safe dedicated corridor for people walking, biking and
rolling. The trail will feature art to enhance the character of the surrounding area and make traveling along the
trail an enjoyable experience.
D-6: TTIF West Temple Bike Transit Connections ($1,326,000 one-time to CIP Fund)
This budget amendment will transfer grants funds approved in budget amendment #2 in the amount of
$1,326,000 to the appropriate CIP fund for the purpose of completing the West Temple Bike Transit Connections.
West Temple Bike Transit Connections will add physically separated bike lanes, improve pedestrian crossings and
narrow pedestrian crossing distances with a mix of curb extensions and refuge islands.
D-7: TTIF Westpointe/Jordan Meadows Neighborhood Byway ($900,000 one-time to CIP Fund
This budget amendment is to move the grant award approved in budget amendment #2 in the amount of $900,00
to the appropriate CIP fund for the purpose of completing the Westpointe/Jordan Neighborhood Byway.
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D-8: Compliance Vehicle Replacement from Compliance Division’s Operational budget ($35,000
one-time to the Fleet Fund)
In September of 2024, a City employee was involved in an accident while driving one of the Compliance vehicles
which led to the total loss of the vehicle. Police officers were unable to determine who was at fault. Since the
accident, the division has been using one of the City’s loaner cars from Fleet. The Administration is requesting
funding to replace the vehicle using funding from the Compliance Division’s budget to help maintain enforcement
efficiency and capabilities.
D-9: TTIF Bicycle Lanes Capitol Hill ($406,102 one-time in the CIP Fund)
This request would transfer $406,102 from the UDOT grant award associated with E-2: TTIF Bicycle Lanes
Capitol Hill to the appropriate CIP fund to repave Main Street from North Temple to 300 North with buffered or
protected bike lanes in both directions. Note: the administrative transmittal states the project would repave Main
Street from South Temple to 300 North, but staff has since clarified that it should instead list North Temple. The
administration is also exploring a future project to work with UDOT to add protected bike lanes on Columbus Street
from 300 North to the existing bike lanes on Victory Road.
It is not yet fully designed, but the project will likely remove travel lane(s) in either direction to provide enough space
for cyclists. This portion of Main Street currently has four travel lanes (two lanes in both directions), and all roadways
north of 300 North have one lane in each direction. The bicycle lanes are expected to provide a preferrable alternative
to biking on State Street.
Policy Question:
- The Council may wish to ask the administration to elaborate on its preferred street typology on this portion of
Main Street and ask whether it could lead to increased traffic on State Street or any of the other surrounding
neighborhood streets leading towards and from Capitol Hill.
- The Council may wish to ask how this project fits into the Capital Hill Livable Streets traffic calming project
and potential impacts to State Street and other surrounding neighborhood streets.
D-10: Streets Impact Fee Excess Capacity Reimbursement to the General Fund ($3,904,861 one-
time from the CIP Fund to the General Fund)
This is a request for Excess Capacity Reimbursement to be paid out of Streets Impact Fees to the General Fund in
the amount of $3,904,861. It would also transfer these funds to streets impact fees to change the funding source
of existing CIP project appropriations from streets impact funded to General Fund funded CIP Projects. These
changes will allow the City to comply with the Impact Fee Act, the Impact Fee Facilities Plan, and to more
efficiently utilize restrictive funding sources. The result of the eligibility of these funds has also resulted in the
need to pay Streets Impact Fees interest of ~ $50,218 from Streets Impact Fee Funds. This item helps the City
avoid refunding impact fees.
D-11: Budget Amendment No. 1 Item I-6 Reversal: Consultant Services to Assist with City
Prosecutor's Office Transition ($95,000 one-time back to General Fund Balance)
This amendment is to reverse a Council added amendment item from budget amendment number one that
funded $95,000 for consulting services to help with the Salt Lake City Prosecutor’s Office’s transition from
working with the County Prosecutor’s Office to an independent office arrangement. Since the City’s Prosecutor’s
Office is no longer moving from the County offices, the funding is no longer needed.
Section E: Grants Requiring No Staff Resources
E-1: Great Salt Lake Watershed Property Acquisition ($2,226,195 one-time grant award)
This budget amendment recognizes the City's funding availability from the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement
Trust in the amount of $2,226,195 for a land purchase. If successfully acquired, the property will be preserved and
restored for wetland conservation purposes as part of a broader Great Salt Lake Shoreline Preservation initiative. The
City is negotiating the purchase and, per the agreement with the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust, has
two years to contract. The City will not receive the grant award until it is under contract with the landowner.
Staff notes:
- The transmittal document incorrectly lists the National Audubon Society as the grantor. The grant is an award
pursuant to the state-appropriated Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust.
- The transmittal also states Salt Lake City will be the ultimate land manager of the property, but the
administration has shared this has not yet been determined.
E-2: TTIF Bicycle Lanes Capitol Hill ($406,102 one-time Misc. Grant Fund)
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Staff note: this item is associated with item D-9: TTIF Bicycle Lanes Capitol Hill. Please refer to D-9
for additional information.
This budget amendment is to recognize the City's funding availability UDOT grant award in the amount of $406,102
to repave Main Street from North Temple to 300 North with buffered or protected bike lanes in both directions. Note:
the administrative transmittal states the project would repave Main Street from South Temple to 300 North, but staff
has since clarified that it should instead name North Temple. The administration is also exploring a future project to
work UDOT to add bike lanes on Columbus Street from 300 North to the existing bike lanes on Victory Road.
Section F: Donations
F-1: Donation to Create a Justice Bus as a Mobile Courtroom ($63,675 one-time in Donation Fund)
The Utah Bar Foundation has awarded the Justice Court a donation in the amount of $63,674 to specifically purchase
and outfit a transit cargo bus as a Justice bus. This donation will enhance and expand the Justice Court’s previous
request for a van, which purchase was on hold, pending the Council’s approval of using the donation towards the Justice
bus concept. (The Council previously approved $62,000 for the Justice Court van.)
The Utah Bar Foundation introduced Ohio’s Justice bus concept to the Justice Court. The City’s Justice Court reached
out to those running the program, visited their bus earlier this year and obtained the van specifications. According to the
transmittal, the Justice bus would serve as a mobile justice court and resource center, providing the space, layout and
equipment needed to better serve individuals residing at the resource centers, as well as provide support for outreach
events coordinated by the Mayor’s Office. The total cost for the purchase and the outfitting of the Justice bus is $125,675.
Policy Question: The Council may wish to ask for additional details.
Section G: Grant Consent Agenda No. 4
G-1: Know Your Neighbor Grant Extension ($100,00 – Misc. Grant Fund)
This is an extension of an existing grant that will provide an additional award of $100,000 for a Volunteer
Coordinator in the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office. The Know Your Neighbor grant was awarded to Salt Lake City in
October of 2022 by the Department of Workforce Services. The original award was $100,000 to pay for the salaries
and benefits of a volunteer coordinator for one year. Each year since the original award date, the grant has been
extended and Salt Lake City has been given an additional $100,000 for the same purpose. This consent agenda item is
to accept the extension for FY25 for $100,000 to continue to pay for the salary and benefits of the Volunteer
Coordinator housed in the Equity Office in the Mayor's office. The original Public Hearing was held October 18, 2022.
G-2: Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update from Defense Grant Funding ($239,050 – Misc.
Grant Fund)
This is a subaward, awarded and administered by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. The Salt Lake
City Fire Department (SLCFD) will update its 2017 Community Wildfire Protection Plan(CWPP) using lessons learned
from recent events, national and local, to develop a comprehensive mitigation strategy that expands the scope of the
plan to include hazards and areas within the city that should be defined as a part of the Wildland Urban Interface
(WUI.)The current plan was developed with the accepted priorities and strategies in 2017. Since that time multiple
wildfires around the country have challenged the traditional definition and understanding of the WUI. SLCFD will
update its CWPP to identify and prioritize hazards WUI threats and hazards across the entire city. The updated CWPP
is the first step in creating a more comprehensive and inclusive wildland fire mitigation plan that will help determine
both short and long-term mitigation priorities and protective strategies to establish mitigation goals for existing and
anticipated hazards and long-term goals to address hazards resulting from population growth and climate change.
Section I: Council-Added Items
I-1: Accelerating Treatments for Diseased Sycamore Trees ($150,000 one-time from General Fund
Balance)
Council Member Dugan has requested this item to accelerate the pace of implementing treatments for diseased
sycamore trees. The Urban Forestry Division is using $100,000 from the tree maintenance budget to explore multiple
types of treatments with different chemicals and application methods (e.g., spraying, injections, others). This funding
would be used for the treatments found to be most effective. Some sycamore trees are fighting a fungal disease called
anthracnose, bug infestations, and/or mildew. Sycamore trees can live for a few hundred years. Some of the sick trees
are over a century old and large enough to provide multiple public benefits. There are an estimated 4,600 sycamore
trees in the city. Precisely how many of those trees are sick is unknown. Further testing and assessments would be
needed to determine the extent of the problem, treatment options, and costs. Residents have reported diseased trees
in Liberty Park, the Avenues, Sugar House, and Yalecrest. This item is being proposed in Budget Amendment #3
because some treatments are most effective when applied before the spring growing season.
Policy questions:
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One-time vs Ongoing Costs – The Council may wish to ask the Administration whether diseased sycamore
trees could need ongoing funding for treatments?
ATTACHMENTS
1. (None)
ACRONYMS
AMI – Area median income
BAT – Business Access Transit
CAFR – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
CIP – Capital Improvement Program
CWPD – Community Wildfire Protection Plan
FOF – Funding Our Future
FTE – Full time Employee / Equivalent
FY – Fiscal Year
GF – General Fund
IMS – Information Management Services
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
TTIF – Transit Transportation Investment Fund
UDOT – Utah Department of Transportation
UTV – Utah Task Vehicle
WUI – Wildland Urban Interface
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ATTACHMENT 1
Council Request: Tracking New Ongoing Costs to the General Fund
Council staff has provided the following list of potential new ongoing costs to the General Fund. Many of these are new
FTE’s approved during this fiscal year’s budget amendments, noting that each new FTE increases the City’s annual budget
costs if positions are added to the staffing document. Note that some items in the table below are partially or fully funded
by grants. If a grant continues to be awarded to the City in future years, then there may not be a cost to the General Fund
but grant funding is not guaranteed year-over-year.
Budget
Amendment Item
Potential Cost
to FY2026
Annual Budget
Full Time Employee
(FTEs)Notes
#1
Item A-1 Attorney’s Office
Organizational Structure
Change
$722,888
3 FTEs:
1 City Prosecutor
1 Senior City Attorney
1 Deputy Director of
Administration
City Prosecutor $178,278 for 9 months/$237,704
annually
Senior City Attorney Class 39 - $157,635.74 for 8
months/$236,454 annually
Deputy Director of Administration Class 40 -
$186,547 for 9 months or $248,730 annually.
At the time of publishing this staff report, the cost to
lease office space is unknown. The cost could be more or
less than the current budget under the soon to be
terminated interlocal agreement with the District
Attorney’s Office.
#1
Item D-8
$171,910
1 FTE:
Capital Asset Planning
Financial Analyst IV
position
Inadvertently left out of the Mayor’s Recommended
FY2025 Budget. Position would be dedicated to impact
fees compliance tracking and reporting for new state
requirements. Impact fees fully reimburse the General
Fund for the position’s cost.
$2,945,957 grant
funding*
4 FTEs:
3 Officer positions
1 Sergeant position
*Amount of grant funding needed in order to fully cover
the ongoing costs including the new FTEs.
#1
Item E-1 Homeless
Shelter Cities Mitigation
Grant FY25
Costs currently paid for
by the Homeless Shelter
Cities Mitigation Grant in
FY2024 that might be
shifting to the General
Fund in FY2025 $662,760
For ongoing costs related
to 15 existing FTEs; the
grant funds a total of 23
FTEs
$662,760 is needed for ongoing equipment for all 15
officers. The Administration is checking whether existing
budgets could absorb some of these costs.
#2
Item A-2 Enhanced
Security at Justice Court
$200,000
A security report identified an issue needing to be
addressed immediately.
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Budget
Amendment Item
Potential Cost
to FY2026
Annual Budget
Full Time Employee
(FTEs)Notes
#2
Item A-3 Community
Oriented Policing Svcs or
COPS Hiring Grant from
U.S. Dept. of Justice for 2
new Sergeants & 10 new
Officers FY 24-25
$1,285,642
in FY2026
For ongoing costs related
to hiring 2 new Sergeant
FTEs and 10 new Officers
in the Police Dept.
Ongoing costs include grant salary match plus vehicles,
supplies & equipment. After the 48 month grant period
ends, the estimated annual cost to retain the 12 police
officers is $2,071,325.
#2
Item A-4 Vehicles, Equip-
ment & Related Police
Officer costs not covered
by the Homeless Shelter
Cities State Mitigation
Grant FY24-25
$498,692 is
ongoing
For ongoing costs related
to the hiring of new
officers
Ongoing costs include ongoing salary increases, supplies,
body cameras, vehicles, and computers.
#1 & #2
D-7 Prosecutor’s Office
Changes since Budget
Amendment #1
(-$280,279)
back to General
Fund Balance
1 FTE Removed
City Prosecutor FTE
removed
Reverses a portion of budgetary impacts & actions
outlined in BAM#1, Item A-1.
#3
A-2 IMS – Add 1 full-time
Cybersecurity Engineer
and convert 1 part-time
Graphic Designer into
full-time using funds
from the elimination of
additional part-time
positions.
$173,484
ongoing for
Cybersecurity
Engineer
position
Adds 1 Cybersecurity
Engineer Position
Adds .50 Graphic Design
position
TOTAL $6,381,054 39 total FTEs of which
16 are New FTEs
Note that of the total cost, $4.1 million would be needed
if the Homeless Shelter Cities State Mitigation grant is
not available for FY2026
Date/Time Opened Contact Name Subject Description
1/10/2025 13:19 Eric Daniels Phone call to City Council The constituent called to confirm about the Quiet Zone when it will be effective regarding contradiction on the SLC
engineering website and mailing that he received.
1/13/2025 11:36 Julian Jurkoic Comments on Legislative Priorities Hello Eva, Troy Saltiel mentioned that you were interested in taking constituent comments on legislative priorities
before the council does a retreat next week, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share some! - I'd like to see a
citywide removal of parking minimums. I think it's fair to say that one of the last things our city needs is more
parking, there is no reason more should be mandated by the city through zoning or code. - Generally I'd like to see
movement towards loosening up zoning code (eg reducing setback requirements, increasing buildable area,
upping height limits and # of units). Not only is more density better for walkability and transit, but we're in an
affordability crisis and desperately need more housing. All the better if it can be built in the city where it's easier to
live a more sustainable lifestyle than the suburbs. - I'm grateful for the reduction of speed limits around town, but I
think some focus is due to the design speeds of our streets. Going the speed limit feels unnaturally slow. I think a
good start would be cheaper "pop-up" traffic calming measures that can be moved as necessary, and later made
more permanent. Things like planters, mobile curbs, or even traffic cones. - Signal prioritization through downtown
for Trax seems like it should be a high priority to me. It is hard to imagine how it makes sense for a train full of
people to have to wait at a red light for sometimes even 1-2 cars. I know there are challenges with this, I don't think
something being challenging precludes it from being doable and worthwhile. - I'd like to see the city continue to
work with UDOT on fixing some of our most dangerous streets which are largely in their domain, but also and
especially those portions which the city has control over. It is frustrating that to get from the city building to my
house at 755 E 600 S on my bike, I have to go 3 blocks out of my way north or south because 400, 500, and 600 are
all not bikeable going east. - From a more local issue to me (probably not worth talking about as a larger goal for the
retreat), and I've mentioned this to you before (I noticed there was a speed monitoring sign placed there for a week
or so! So thanks for that if that was you!) I really think it would be a great benefit to have 4 way stops on 800 E at the
intersections of 500 S and 600 S. People fly on those blocks and it makes crossing difficult and dangerous as a
pedestrian, cyclist, or driver. I'm always happy to help in any way I can, just let me know! And if there's anything
Sweet Streets can do, I'm sure Troy and myself are happy to do what we can! Good luck at the retreat. Thanks for
listening, Julian Jurkoic
1/13/2025 16:35 Alice Rathofer Salt Lake City Utilities Rate Increase Mr. Dugan, I am concerned with the Utility department yet again discussing rate/fee increases for water, sewar,
and stormwater. They just increased these and other fees last year and added two more fees to our costs of getting
water and other services from the city. This is appearing to be an annual discussion resulting in another fee/rate
increase. When does this stop? Many residents are retired and trying to live on the fixed income that retirees deal
with every day. How much longer are those of us in this situation expected to be able to continue to pay higher and
higher rates and fees every year? Or maybe the city government just wants to price us out of our homes forcing us
to move to another less expensive area of Utah, away from family support who cannot move due to employment.
Or maybe you all just want us to move out of Utah all together. Stop this annual fee and rate increase that is now
happening all too often. Sincerely, Alice Rathofer District 6 Resident And by the way the email address listed twice
in your newsletter does not work.
1/15/2025 11:35 Lisa Karasek Phone call to City Council The Constituent called regarding the neighbor causing the problem and making noise and she hasn't had any sleep
since May, She needs this problem to be resolved asap and she's already call PD but they didn't do anything.
Date/Time Opened Contact Name Subject Description
1/17/2025 13:31 Thomas Puckett Phone call to City Council Caller states he lives next to the highway, and the big rigs use their brakes, which causes a ton of noise
disturbance. They have a sound wall but thinks a reminder sign needs to be added. ** He was given UDOTS
complaint line and transferred to Nick J.
1/17/2025 16:46 Anonymous Constituent Train Horn Issues Hello, I'm calling because of the train horn. This is 2:30 in the morning and the train won't stop honking. it's really
hard when you have a job and kid have a school and trying to get some sleep. This has been going on every night.
Please make a note on this that the noise pollution at night because of this is really causing an issues and need to
be stop!. Thank you
1/21/2025 18:19 Zack Scriven General Comment Really good advocating for the Rio Grande Plan to maximize the potential of the Depot District.
1/21/2025 22:58 Sara F Taggart Zoning for gas stations - thanks! I support the zoning changes that would require new gas stations to be a certain distance from a river, stream, or
other water body.