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AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
February 17, 2026 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:
Alejandro Puy, Chair
District 2
Erika Carlsen, Vice Chair
District 5
Victoria Petro
District 1
Chris Wharton
District 3
Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4
Dan Dugan
District 6
Sarah Young
District 7
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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 Victoria Petro 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 August 12, 2025,
November 25, 2025, and January 27, 2026, and the formal meeting minutes of
July 1, 2025, and August 12, 2025, as well as the January 5, 2026 Oath of Office
minutes.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 – B5 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Grant Application: Transportation Alternatives Program 2025 for Fiscal
Year 2028 – GREENBike Capital Care
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Community and Neighborhoods Transportation Department to the U.S. Department of
Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation and Wasatch Front
Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund the addition of six more stations and
58 e-bikes.
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 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
2. Grant Application: Carbon Reduction Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2032 –
GREENBike Expansion
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Community and Neighborhoods Transportation Department to the U.S. Department of
Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation and Wasatch Front
Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund four new stations stocked with
eBikes, expand the system and link the east and west sides of the City.
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 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
3. Grant Application: Transportation Alternative Program 2025 for Fiscal Year
2028 – Red Butte Creek Trail
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Community and Neighborhoods Transportation Department to the U.S. Department of
Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation and Wasatch Front
Regional Council. If awarded, the grant would fund a conceptual design and preliminary
cost estimate for the Red Butte Creek Trail, which would bridge a gap between
employment, current and planned housing, and existing networks of trails.
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 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
4. Grant Application: Rocky Mountain Power Foundation – Public Safety
Wellness Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from SLC911 to
the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. If awarded, the grant would fund durable,
commercial-grade massage chairs for their break room to improve mental and physical
health and enhance focus, and reduce absenteeism.
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 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
5. Grant Application: Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Fiscal Year 2026
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
Department to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. If awarded, the grant would
fund salary and benefits for an existing Police Department K9 officer and financial
manager assigned to the task force. The grant would also fund travel, training, supplies,
administrative costs and obtaining evidence.
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 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
6. Resolution: Northwest Pipeline Building and New Construction Public
Benefits Analysis
The Council will accept public comment and consider approving a resolution that
would authorize the sales price and term sheet for The Grove Project at 321 East 200
South. The proposed development, which would include the historic Northwest Pipeline
building as well as new construction, would provide 196 affordable housing units, plus
commercial space, a parking structure, a public plaza, and more. The City would sell the
2.42-acre property at a below-market sales price of $1 million, paid over a 55-year period.
The public benefit analysis finds that this development project would promote City goals
of increasing affordable housing, elimination of a development impediment, and
preservation of historic structures and property, among others.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
7. Ordinance: Disposition of Alleys and Street Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend sections 14.52 and 20.16.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to establish a consistent
process for requests to close or vacate City-owned public streets or alleys. The proposal
would also make the disposition process consistent in the context of a subdivision
application and update the polices and standards that must be adhered to. Petition
No.:PLNPCM2025-00423.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake
City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
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 the rescoping of Open Streets funds, a mobile command center
purchase, Old Library (formerly known as the Leonardo) capital improvements, a
pedestrian bridge, and Fleet purchases, among other items.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and Tuesday,
February 3, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and Tuesday, February
17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
D.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Alley Vacation Near 300 West and Paxton Avenue Extension
The Council will consider adopting a resolution extending the time period for satisfying
the conditions set forth in Ordinance No.13 of 2025 vacating an L-shaped City-owned
alley that begins at approximately 268 West Paxton Avenue. The deadline extension
would give the property owner an additional 12 months to satisfy the conditions of the
ordinance.
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, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Second Issuance of General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails,
and Open Space Improvements
The Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing up to $51,000,000 in
Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds for the purpose of acquiring, improving,
renovating and upgrading various parks, trails, open space and related facilities and
recreational amenities in the City, delegating authority to certain officials and officers of
the City, and providing for related matters.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. Motion: Approval of Conference Travel per Council Policy Manual
The Council will consider a motion approving attendance at this year's National
Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Conference in Los Angeles from
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Thursday, July 16, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
F.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Rio Grande Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning for 32
properties located in the Rio Grande District, between 200 South and 400 South, and
500 West and 600 West, from G-MU (Gateway-Mixed Use District) to D-4 (Downtown
Secondary Central Business District). The proposal would allow for additional building
height. The proposal would also amend the Downtown Plan to include the mid-block
walkways within the Rio Grande District and update the Implementation Plan.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petition
No.: PLNPCM2025-00180 and PLNPCM2025-00181.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Fence and Hedge Height Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend multiple sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code. The first proposal would increase the fence height of
front yard fences (between the front lot line and the primary façade of the principal
structure) from the required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light
Manufacturing) and M-1A (Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts City-wide. A
second proposal would clarify the height and location of fences, walls, and hedges in
residential districts, in accordance with the defined clear view standards. Currently,
fences, walls, and hedges are all regulated the same in the ordinance. Planning staff has
recommended removing the word “hedges” to be replaced with the word “landscaping” in
the fencing ordinance and the ground mounted utility boxes ordinance. They have also
recommended increasing the rear and side yard fence height to a maximum of seven feet.
Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.:
PLNPCM2025-00045 and PLNPCM2025-00138.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Ordinance: Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 527,
537, and 539 South 400 East
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties
at approximately 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East from RMF-45 (Moderate/High
Density Multi-Family Residential District) to MU-5 (Mixed-Use 5 District). The proposal
would also amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from
Medium-High Density Residential to High-Density Mixed-Use. The proposed
amendments would allow the developer to build a five-story residential building with
ground-floor commercial space to complement the neighboring property to the north
under the same ownership. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District
4. Petitioner: Russ Poulsen with Thrive Development, the property owner. Petition
No.: PLNPCM2025-00704 and PLNPCM2025-00984.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4. Ordinance: Recurring Nuisance Properties
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Title 11 of the Salt Lake
City Code pertaining to nuisance private property. The proposal is intended to address
persistent nuisance activity occurring on private properties and at commercial businesses
where owners have failed to take proactive steps to curb illegal or disruptive conduct,
including unruly parties, gatherings, and events on their premises.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and Tuesday,
February 17, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
5. Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.2) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.2) for Fiscal
Year 2025-26.
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, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
6. Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Anna Sullivan
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Anna Sullivan, resident of
District 1, to the Planning Commission for a term ending February 17, 2030.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
7. Board Reappointment: Arts Council – Matthew Coles
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Matthew Coles, resident of
District 7, to the Arts Council for a term ending February 17, 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, February 17, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
G.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.)
H.ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, 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.
KEITH REYNOLDS
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.
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711.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer, Megan Yuill – Deputy Chief
Administrative Officer, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Matthew Brown - Deputy City
Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes & Records Clerk, Mary Beth Thompson – Chief Financial
Officer, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Blake Thomas –
Senior Advisor Real Estate , Julie Crookston – Deputy Director of Public Services, Weston Clark
– Mayor's Senior Advisor, Jon Larsen – Transportation Director, Chief Karl Lieb – Fire Chief-
89, Tom Millar – Planning & Design Division Director, Michael Sanders – Budget & Policy
Analyst, Arturo Garcia – Director of Finance Operations, Austin Kimmel – Public Policy
Analyst, Kate Werrett – Budget & Policy Analyst, Jenna Simkins – Transportation Planner
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Work Session Items
1.
Summary:
Council Member Young joined the meeting during this item.
Fire Chief Karl Lieb addressed the August 11, 2025 fire on Main Street that damaged the
London Belle restaurant and surrounding historic establishments, stating firefighters
worked into the night to extinguish the fire and the event resulted in three injuries to
firefighters with no fatalities.
Mayor Mendenhall discussed activating the Salt Lake City Main Street Fire Employee
Assistance Fund, reactivating the Tip Your Server Program, and the City's commitment to
help the affected businesses rebuild and reopen as soon as possible.
Council Members thanked the Fire Department for the prompt response to the
emergency, affirmed their commitment to support rebuilding the affected
establishments, and confirmed that public safety was maintained while the buildings
were secured.
Weston Clark presented community engagement highlights.
Andrew Johnston provided updates on homelessness, including the need for additional
shelter beds and efforts to raise awareness about the newly opened Community Corner
and its services, stating that Community Corner staff and police were actively in contact
with neighbors to share information or address concerns.
Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 3:45 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive information from the Administration on major items or projects
in progress. Topics may relate to major events or emergencies (if needed), services and
resources related to people experiencing homelessness, active public engagement efforts,
wildfire mitigation, and projects or staffing updates from City Departments, or other
items as appropriate.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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2.
Summary:
Kate Werrett provided introduced the item and explained the funding sources for the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
Council Members and Staff reviewed and discussed the following Funding Log items:
Item #18 – GREENbike Federal Grant Match 2026 and Bike Rack Replacements
Item #25 – East Central Community Council 1200 East Median Restoration
Proposal
Item #28 – Riverside Basketball Court Renovation
Item #38 – Public Service Building (PSB) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Expansion
Mary Beth Thompson and Julie Crookston discussed the phase cost
breakdown and the limited EV charging capacities
Item #41 – Glendale Traffic Calming
Item #44 – Event Infrastructure and Pavilion Replacements for Vibrant, Safe City
Park
Jennifer Bruno clarified the State’s mandate on Impact Fees usage, which
limited what projects could access those funds
Item #45 – Playground Shade
Item #48 – Rose Park Lane Beautification, Trail, and Safety Improvements
Item #57 – Civic Campus and Green Loop Implementation
Council Member Dugan proposed allocating $30,000 up to $50,000 from
Item #57 to Item #18 to increase the number of bike rack installations and
replacements around the city
Council Member Lopez Chavez proposed allocating funds from Item #57
to Item #25
Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Follow-Up ~ 4:00 p.m.
60 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's Capital Improvement
Program (CIP), which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings,
parks, streets or other City-owned physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful
life of at least five years and cost $50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and
overall CIP funding in June with the annual budget process, while project-specific
funding is approved by September 1 of the same calendar year.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26CIP.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 5, 2025; Tuesday, July 1, 2025; Tuesday, July 8, 2025; and
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025; Tuesday, June 3, 2025;
and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Tom Millar, Blake Thomas, Jon Larsen, Jennifer Bruno, and Council
discussed the impact of reallocating funds and explored different funding
options and possible budget amendments needed to reallocate funds from
CIP or non-CIP sources
Item #62 – Vacant and Leased City-Owned Property Maintenance
Straw Polls:
Support to reallocate $50,000 from Item #57 Civic Campus and Green Loop
Implementation to Item #18 GREENbike Federal Grant Match 2026 and Bike Rack
Replacements. Council Members Dugan and Puy were in support, while Council
Members Young, Lopez Chavez, Petro, Wharton, and Mano were opposed.
Support to reallocate $76,000 from Item #38 Public Safety Building (PSB) EV-Charging
Expansion Phase III to Item #41 Glendale Traffic Calming. All Council Members were in
support.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested projected data on future use of EV vehicles for Item
#38, PSB EV-Charging Expansion Phase. Kate Werrett confirmed staff would provide the
information.
Council Member Puy requested a cost breakdown of Item #44, Event Infrastructure and
Pavilion Replacements for Vibrant, Safe City Park, to clarify which projects could be
funded using impact fees. Kate Werrett confirmed staff would provide the information.
Council Member Young requested that ongoing maintenance funding for CIP items be
included in funding totals. Kate Werrett confirmed staff would provide the information.
Council Member Lopez Chavez requested information on reallocating previously
approved budget funds to replace curbs for Item #25, East Central Community Council
1200 East Median Restoration Proposal. Council Staff confirmed it would be included in
a legislative intent with follow up for the Council.
Council Members Dugan and Young requested that future projects include opportunities
for installing new bike racks. Council Staff stated information would be provided on how
to incorporate the request into future budget recommendations.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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3.
Summary:
Allison Rowland gave a brief introduction. Jon Larsen and Jenna Simkins presented the
action plan and discussed the following with Council Members: scope, timeline, and the
systems approach of Vision Zero, a national organization to research safe street
implementation strategies across Utah.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested data comparing Vision Zero to other safe street
programs implemented by Salt Lake City, to ensure no overlap with currently funded
safety projects. Jon Larsen stated the information would soon be ready and presented to
Council and the public.
Informational: Safe Streets Action Plan Kickoff ~ 5:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing on the Safe Streets Action Plan (Vision Zero), which is
designed as a roadmap to reach zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2035. Some of
the initiatives discussed in these documents are tied to CIP projects that the Council is
currently discussing.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
4.
Summary:
Michael Sanders gave a brief introduction. Arturo Garcia indicated availability for
questions. There was no further discussion.
Ordinance: Amending the Administrative Hearing Process ~ 5:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of
the Salt Lake City Code to update the general administrative hearing process for civil
violations. The process would replace the current Small Claims Court process for formal
appeals and create a consistent practice for appeal processing. The proposal also includes
adding a fee for formal administrative appeals. The process will apply to the proposed
ordinance for parties, gatherings, and events heard on July 8, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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5.
Summary:
Austin Kimmel gave a brief introduction. Mark Kitrell indicated he was available for
questions. There was no further discussion.
Resolution: Central Wasatch Commission - Addition of the
City of Holladay ~ 5:40 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would admit the City of
Holladay as a member of the Central Wasatch Commission(CWC). The CWC is charged
with implementing the Mountain Accord, and, in particular the major values of
environment, recreation, transportation, and economy that are inherent in the Central
Wasatch Mountains.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
6.
Summary:
An interview was held, Council Member Wharton stated Heidi Alder’s name would be on
the Formal Meeting’s Consent Agenda for formal consideration later that evening.
Council Member Young expressed excitement to have Heidi on the board due to her
educational and legal background.
Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer –
Heidi Alder ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Heidi Aler prior to considering appointment as a Disciplinary
Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending August 12, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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7.
Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
Resolution: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately
2157 South Lincoln Street Extension Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about a resolution extending the time period
for satisfying the conditions set forth in Ordinance No.78 of 2023 rezoning the property
at approximately 2157 South Lincoln Street from RB (Residential/Business District) to
CSHBD2 (Sugar House Business District). The deadline extension would give the
property owner an additional six months to satisfy the conditions of the ordinance.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Standing Items
8.
Item not held.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
9.
Item not held.
Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and
announcements. The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business, including but not limited to scheduling items.
10. Tentative Closed Session -
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The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described
under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the
transaction would:
(i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to enter into Closed Session for strategy sessions to discuss the
purchase, exchange, or lease of real property and attorney-client matters.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Mano to exit Closed Session.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Summary:
Closed Session was held in the Cannon Room as well as on Zoom.
Start time: 6:05 p.m.
Council Members in attendance: Council Members Wharton, Petro, Dugan, Young,
Lopez Chavez, Mano, and Puy.
Staff in attendance: Jill Love, Lindsey Nikcola, Megan Yuill, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua
Weaver, Nick Tarbet, Andrew Wittenberg, Mary Beth Thompson, Mark Kittrell, Allison
Parks, Jennifer Huntsman, Michael Sanders, Cindy Lou Trishman, Keith Reynolds,
Matthew Brown
End time: 7:02 p.m.
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water
right or water shares, if:
(i) public discussion of the transaction would:
(A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or
(B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale; and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body
approves the sale;
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements
of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
_______________________________
City Council Chair
_______________________________
City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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Council Work Session meeting held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 and is not intended to serve as a
full transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code
§52-4-203:
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Erin Mendenhall – Salt Lake City Mayor, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief
Administrative Officer, Megan Yuill – Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Lindsey Nikola –
Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Matthew Brown – Deputy City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – District Liaison/Policy Specialist, Scott Corpany – Staff
Assistant, Mary Beth Thompson – Chief Financial Officer, Allison Rowland – Public Policy
Analyst, Linda Sanchez – City Council Operations Manager, Tammy Hunsaker – Director of
Community & Neighborhoods, Cindy Lou Trishman – Deputy Director of Operations and
Administration, Sophia Nicholas – Sustainability Deputy Director, Laura Briefer – Public
Utilities Director, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst, Joe Taylor – Transportation Planner,
Austin Kimmel – Public Policy Analyst, Stephanie Duer – Water Conservation Program
Manager, Renato Olmedo-Gonzalez – Arts Council Program Manager, Felica Baca – Art
Division Director, Lisa Tarufelli – Public Utilities Finance Administrator , Julianne Sabula –
Deputy Director of Transportation, Tom Millar – Planning & Design Division Director, Kira
Luke – Communications & Policy Analyst, Jacob Jorgensen – Financial Analyst IV, Catherine
Wyffels – Senior Air Quality and Environmental Program Manager, Kim Shelley – Director of
Public Lands
The meeting was called to order at 2:08 p.m.
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Work Session Items
1.
Summary:
Austin Kimmel and Laura Briefer introduced the item, noting the Planning Department's
positive recommendation for the Water Conservation Plan.
Jesse Stewart and Stephanie Duer presented the plan. Council Members and staff
discussed public education on water conservation, along with actionable steps for both
commercial and residential users to achieve average water use.
Resolution: 2025 Water Conservation Plan ~ 2:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would adopt the 2025 Water
Conservation Plan. The updated plan was developed in accordance with the state’s
Conservation Plan Act, as well as other state, federal, and industrial guidelines. It
includes estimates of water supply and demand, analysis of historical water use, and
establishes 5-, 10- and 40-year water conservation goals. The plan also outlines programs
to achieve these goals and details a communications and outreach strategy to support
implementation.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
2.
Informational: Public Art Program Maintenance and
Conservation Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 ~ 2:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Public Art Program Maintenance and
Conservation Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and the Maintenance and Conservation
Artwork Projections. The Public Art Program recommends to the Finance Department
that 20% of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP Percent-for-Art funds ($33,475) be deposited to
the Maintenance Fund based on the information contained in the report.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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Summary:
Sylvia Richards introduced the item.
Renato Olmedo-Gonzalez and Felicia Baca presented the art maintenance and
conservation projects to preserve and install artwork around the city. Council Members
and staff discussed projected costs compared to current budgeted funds.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested a report on the amount of funds needed to cover
projected maintenance costs prior to the 2026 – 2027 budget season discussion. Felicia
Baca stated they would provide that information to the Council.
3.
Summary:
Austin Kimmel introduced the item.
Sophia Nicolas and Catherine Wyffels presented the Climate Forward Plan data, goals,
and survey results.
Council Members and staff discussed public outreach and education, actionable steps to
reduce climate impact, and the consolidation and/or addition of utility departments to
increase direct control over clean energy.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested further information on how Salt Lake City could
prioritize environmental goals alongside other city initiatives, such as affordable housing.
Informational: Climate Forward SLC Plan Update ~ 2:40 p.m.
25 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Department of Sustainability about the
Climate Forward SLC Plan, an update to Salt Lake City’s climate strategy. The
department is in the early stages of developing the plan and is seeking feedback from the
Council. Formal adoption of the plan is anticipated in 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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4.
Summary:
Austin Kimmel introduced the item and clarified options for possible council action.
Laura Briefer, Lisa Tartufelli, Jacob Jorgensen, and Council Members discussed rate
terms and increased cost projections, future budget impacts from rate
increases/fluctuations, fire line service cost responsibility, and improvement in
communication with impacted customers.
Jennifer Bruno clarified that Public Utility revenue and fee schedules were determined
based on projected costs to cover capital expenses, which differed from general fund
revenue flexibility.
Council Requests:
Council Members requested that the discussion and straw poll decisions be continued at
the December 2, 2025, Work Session.
Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule Corrections Follow-
Up ~ 3:05 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance amending the Salt Lake
City Consolidated Fee Schedule (CFS). During the budget process for fiscal year 2025 -26,
the CFS was updated with several changes. After the schedule was approved and adopted
by the Council, Departments noticed errors and omissions that needed to be corrected.
The changes include adding the Title "Fire Lines" and the Description "Per Inch" to one
of the rate tables in the CFS for Public Utilities.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and Tuesday,
November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
5.
Tentative Break ~ 3:25 p.m.
20 min.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action -
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6.
Summary:
Allison Rowland introduced the item.
Julianne Sabula and Joe Taylor presented updates on the study's status, including phase
one survey results and phase two next steps.
Council Members and staff discussed public engagement strategies, concerns regarding a
lack of community representation in phase one, blocked train crossings affected West
Side businesses/residents, and plans for future infrastructure impacts. Tammy Hunsaker
clarified that expanded community engagement, including more translated materials,
would be included in phase two to ensure greater public engagement.
Council Member Requests:
Council Member Petro requested that the North-South divide element be included in the
study to ensure all community traffic concerns were considered.
Council Member Young suggested that the request for proposals (RFP’s) include a scoring
element in the procurement process to ensure the best possible outcome and community
representation.
Informational: West-East Connections Study, Phase One
Update ~ 3:45 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing on Phase one of the SLC West-East Connections Study,
which was awarded funding through the US DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot
Program. The study (now known as WE Connect) is designed to improve west-east
connectivity across the Interstate 15/railroad track divide by evaluating transport needs
and identifying potential solutions for driving.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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7.
Summary:
Allison Rowland introduced the item.
Mayor Mendenhall gave a brief presentation on the General Obligation Bond, cited strong
public support and minimal to no property tax increase for phases one and two, and
confirmed that phase two was construction-ready once the Council made their funding
decisions.
Tom Millar presented follow-up information, including three funding scenarios for the
second tranches and the potential impacts of not funding them.
Council Members Tom Millar, Allison Rowland, Mary Beth Thompson, and Kim Shelley
discussed funding allocations for projects, budgetary impacts if specific projects were
delayed or bonds were not funded/approved, and departmental process improvements to
enhance public communication and engagement.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested a report on wage predictions for the general public,
middle-income earners, and workforce in Salt Lake City related to the cost-of-living
increases. Jennifer Bruno stated that data could be gathered for the council to review.
Council Member Lopez Chavez requested further review of the impacts if funds from the
first or second tranche scenarios were rescoped or added to reduce the third tranche
scenario. Tom Millar stated they would follow up with more information.
General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Space –
First Issuance Update and Second Issuance Funding Request
Follow-Up
~ 4:15 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on projects funded by the first issuance of
the General Obligation Bond for Parks, Trails, and Open Space (Series 2022), and
consider the Administration’s request to approve the second issuance (Series 2026). The
second issuance would fund between $26 million and $49 million in new projects,
including Glendale Park construction, and new investments in other parks, trails, and
open space in each Council district. These funds would also update salary amounts from
early 2023 for bond-specific personnel to reflect inflation since that time. Voters
authorized a bond of up to $85 million in 2022 to be dedicated to acquiring, improving,
renovating, and upgrading parks, trails, open space, and related amenities.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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Council Member Puy requested further information on shovel readiness for projects and
a mechanism to regularly inform the council of timeline updates/changes.
Jennifer Bruno suggested adding a Legislative Intent to include Council Member
requests.
Straw Poll:
Support for scenario three, releasing a tranche amount of $49,336,400. Council Member
Puy proposed a Legislative Intent to include a shovel-ready report and a mechanism to
inform the council of changes to the project's timeline or scope. Council Member Lopez
Chavez proposed another Legislative Intent to include a review of the possible rescope of
funds to scenario three if available. Council Members Young, Mano, Puy, Wharton,
Dugan, and Lopez Chaves voted in support, with Council Member Petro voted against.
8.
Summary:
Linda Sanchez introduced the item and confirmed tentative meeting dates with Council
Members to address conflicts and concerns before solidifying the year.
Jennifer Bruno clarified that tentative meetings were added to ensure city business could
be addressed/discussed.
Informational: Review of 2026 Annual Meeting Calendar ~ 5:00 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will review the draft 2026 Annual Meeting calendar for the City Council,
Community Reinvestment Agency, and Board of Canvassers.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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9.
Summary:
An interview was held, Council Member Wharton stated the appointment would be on
the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital
Improvement Programs Advisory Board – Parviz Faiz ~ 5:15 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Parviz Faiz, resident of District 3, prior to considering
appointment to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs
Advisory Board for a term ending June 5, 2028.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Standing Items
10.
There was nothing to report.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
-
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
11.
Summary:
Jennifer Bruno clarified that there was a scrivener's error in Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Budget Amendment No. 2 and that it was on the consent agenda for update.
Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
-
Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and
announcements. The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business, including but not limited to scheduling items.
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12.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Mano to
enter into Closed Session for the purposes of f. discussion regarding
deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems and attorney-client
matters.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Sarah Young
Tentative Closed Session -
-
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described
under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual.
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining.
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the
transaction would:
(i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration, or
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms.
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water
right or water shares, if:
(i) public discussion of the transaction would:
(A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration, or
(B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms.
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale, and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body
approves the sale.
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems.
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements
of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
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Summary:
Closed Session started at 6:06 p.m.
Council Members in attendance:
Council Member Dugan (Online)
Council Member Wharton
Council Member Petro
Council Member Young
Council Member Puy (Online)
Council Member Lopez Chavez
Council Member Mano
Council Member Elect Erika Carlsen
Staff in attendance: Rachel Otto, Lindsey Nikola, Megan Yuill, Jennifer Bruno, Arron
Bentley, Mark Kittrell, Cindy Lou Trishman, Keith Reynolds, Matt Brown, Kira Luke
(online), Lehua Weaver, Allison Rowland
Closed Session ended at 6:26 p.m.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Petro to
exit Closed Session.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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Meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
_______________________________
City Council Chair
_______________________________
City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
Please refer to Meeting Materials (available at https://data.slc.gov by selecting City Council
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This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City
Council Work Session meeting held Tuesday, November 25, 2025 and is not intended to serve as
a full transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah
Code §52-4-203.
PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Eva Lopez Chavez, Erika Carlsen, Daniel Dugan,
Sarah Young
Present Legislative leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer,
Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes &
Records Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 12:08 p.m.
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Work Session Items
NONE.
Standing Items
1.Tentative Closed Session ~ 12:00 p.m.
60 min.
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described
under Utah Code Annotated (UCA) Section §52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes
including, but not limited to discussing:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual.
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining.
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the
transaction would:
(i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration, or
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms.
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water
right or water shares, if:
(i) public discussion of the transaction would:
(A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration, or
(B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms.
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale, and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves
the sale.
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems.
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements
of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Carlsen, seconded by Council Member Wharton
to enter into Closed Meeting for the purposes of attorney-client matters that
are privileged pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Erika Carlsen, Daniel Dugan, Sarah
Young
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
exit Closed Meeting.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Eva Lopez Chavez, Erika Carlsen,
Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Summary:
Closed Meeting started at 12:10 p.m.
Council Members in attendance: Council Members Dugan, Puy, Carlson, Wharton, Petro,
Young and Lopez Chavez online
Council Members absent: None
Staff and Administration in attendance: Mayor Mendenhall, Jill Love, Rachel Otto,
Lindsey Nikola, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Nick Tarbet, Mark Kittrell, Cindy Lou
Trishman, Angela Price, Katherine Pasker, Dave Quealy, Carly Castle, Jennifer
Huntsman, Amber Pehrson, Allison Rowland, Austin Kimmel, Michael Sanders, Kate
Werrett, Kira Luke, Matt Brown, Keith Reynolds
Closed Meeting ended at 1:21 p.m.
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Meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
_______________________________
City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy
_______________________________
City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
Please refer to Meeting Materials (available at https://data.slc.gov by selecting City Council
Meeting Information) for supportive content including electronic recordings and comments
submitted prior to or during the meeting. Websites listed within the body of the Minutes may
not remain active indefinitely.
This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City
Council Work Session meeting held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and is not intended to serve as a
full transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code
§52-4-203.
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
1
PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer, Lindsay Nikola –
Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Allison Parks – Deputy City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer –
Public Policy Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
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A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1. Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Ordinance: Mixed-Use (MU) Zoning Consolidation Zoning Text and Map
Amendment
The Council will continue accepting public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
that would amend the City's zoning ordinance and zoning map by consolidating up to 27
existing commercial, form-based, and mixed-use zoning districts into six new mixed-use
(MU) districts. The proposal aims to simplify zoning regulations, improve clarity of
language, and incorporate missing design standards. The new mixed-use districts will be
similar to the current districts but will have changes to setbacks, building height, lot
coverage, and permitted land uses. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00707.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCMixedUse.
Summary:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction.
Public Comments:
Clay Smith opposed the rezone, stating that the current zoning supported business uses
and that rezoning to MU would increase traffic and safety concerns.
Cindy Cromer opposed the rezone and stated concerns regarding potential impacts on
business owners.
Lynn Schwarz opposed the rezone and stated that alternative zoning options could
better support both residential and business uses.
Judi Short opposed the rezone and stated concerns regarding height allowances and
alignment with community expectations.
Elizabeth Watson requested a reduction in the height allowance and additional
parking provisions for businesses and customers.
Jose Ruvalcaba opposed the rezone, stating that increased residential density could
increase congestion and safety concerns and could result in business displacement.
Tim Frederiksen opposed the rezone and requested retention of MU-1 zoning to allow
existing businesses to continue operating.
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Ben Engel discussed historic landmarks in the proposed area and requested additional
regulations for construction near historic properties.
Annie Isaacson stated that current zoning variance and rear yard setback processes
resulted in inequitable outcomes for property owners.
James Alfrande supported the rezone and suggested that setback regulations be
updated to improve public realm conditions.
Jason Wheeler supported the rezone, stating that it could allow workers to live closer
to their workplaces.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing and defer action.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.
Resolution: Issuance of Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
The Council will accept public comment for a parameters resolution authorizing the
issuance and sale of not more than $700 million aggregate principal amount of one or
more series of Airport Revenue Bonds, series 2025, for the purpose of financing and
refinancing certain Capital Improvements to the Salt Lake City International Airport. The
Council's action includes authorizing the execution of a supplemental indenture, a bond
purchase agreement, and other documents as required.
Summary:
Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing authorizing the parameters for Resolution 14 of 2025 -
Issuance of Airport Revenue, Series 2025.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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3.
Ordinance: Alley Closure at Approximately 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen
Park)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would indefinitely close a portion of City-owned alley located at approximately 9 North
Chicago Street (Madsen Park) running north/south mid-block between 1000 West and
Chicago Street. The proposed alley closure is needed to consolidate all parcels that make
up Madsen Park into one parcel to facilitate park improvements that are being funded by
the Parks, Trails, & Open Space General Obligation Bond (GO Bond). This portion of the
alley doesn’t provide access to nearby residents to their properties or to the park. Located
within Council District 2.
Summary:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 44 of 2025 – Alley Closure at
Madsen Park (approximately 9 North Chicago Street).
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.
Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 128 North N Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend the zoning for the property at approximately 128 North N Street from the
SR-1A (Special Development Pattern Residential District) to RMF-30 (Low Density
Multi-Family Residential District). The proposal would enable the development of three
residential infill rental housing units behind the primary structure on the property. The
property sits on the East side of N Street one parcel south of the corner of N Street and
3rd Avenue. The property is located in the Avenues Local Historic District. The existing
structure is rated as contributing to the historic district and would not be altered under
the proposal. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 3. Petitioner:
John Van Trigt, the property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-01079.
Summary:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction.
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Public Comments:
Cindy Cromer stated concerns that the current market did not reflect local housing
affordability conditions and suggested that rental costs be reviewed before approving
additional residential units.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 45 of 2025 – Zoning Map
Amendment at approximately 128 North N Street.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
5.
Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment for Public Hearing Requirements for
Appeals and Variances
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code relating to public hearing
requirements for appeals and variances. The proposal makes the necessary changes to
comply with House Bill 368 (HB368), adopted by the Utah Legislature in 2025 and went
into effect on May 7, 2025. One part of HB368 prohibits cities from holding a public
hearing for any appeals of a land use decision and requests for variances. Petition No.:
PLNPCM2025-00327.
Summary:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 46 of 2025 – Text
Amendment Replacing Public Hearing Requirements for Appeals and
Variances with Public Meetings.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions for the Mayor.
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.)
Public Comments:
Scott Johnson stated concerns regarding the combined 1% sales tax increase by the City
and the State of Utah and requested disclosure of compensation and gifts received by
Council members from the National Hockey Team and Smith’s Entertainment.
Cheneil Hill stated concerns regarding the need for community action to protect
community members from predators.
Annie Isaacson stated that developers were requesting zoning islands and variances
and that the design review process should not be used to circumvent existing city code.
Jantzen Rees stated that during the June 14, 2025 incident at the No Kings protest,
personal equipment used by Jantzen Rees and another off-duty emergency medic was
taken by the Salt Lake Police Department as evidence and was indicated to be returned or
replaced. Jantzen Rees was later informed that the equipment would not be replaced by
the City or State and requested replacement of the equipment to support continued
emergency response.
Council Request:
Council Member Wharton requested that contact information be obtained for Jantzen
Rees, thanked the off-duty medics for responding to the recent tragic incident at the No
Kings Protest, and stated that Council Staff would be in touch regarding the replacement
of the personal emergency medical equipment used to assist community members in
times of need.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
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G. CONSENT:
1. Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Bradley
Jeppsen
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Bradley Jeppsen as a
Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
2. Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Christine
Hashimoto
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Christine Hashimoto as a
Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
3. Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Neal Geddes
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Neal Geddes as a Disciplinary
Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
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4. Board Reappointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Kirsten R.
Allen
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Kirsten R. Allen as a
Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027.
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, July 1, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
5. Board Reappointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Clinton Drake
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Clinton Drake as a Disciplinary
Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027.
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, July 1, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to approve the
Consent Agenda.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez
Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
H. ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
_______________________________
City Council Chair
_______________________________
City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff,
Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes &
Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Michael Sanders – Budget &
Policy Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
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A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez 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 February 11, 2025, and
March 25, 2025, as well as the formal meeting minutes of March 4, 2025; April 8, 2025;
May 6, 2025; and May 20, 2025.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to
approve the work session meeting minutes of February 11, 2025, and March
25, 2025, and the formal meeting minutes of March 4, 2025, April 8, 2025,
May 6, 2025, and May 20, 2025.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.Ordinance: Design Review Standards Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend Chapter 21A.59 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Design Review. The
proposal would clarify when each section applies to a project, ensure code language
clearly communicates the standard’s intent, and delete duplicative standards from the
chapter. The proposal would also introduce new design standards to further the purpose
of the design review process.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Summary:
Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction to the item.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Mano to close
public hearing and defer action to a future council meeting.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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2.Ordinance: Parking Regulations in the Downtown Zoning Districts Text
Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a ordinance that
would amend the parking regulations in the Downtown and Gateway zoning districts
sections of the Salt Lake City Code. The proposal is a Citywide text amendment that will
affect the D-1 (Central Business District), D-2 (Downtown Support District), D-3
(Downtown Warehouse/Residential District), D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central
Business District) and G-MU (Gateway-Mixed Use District) zoning district regulations.
Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Summary:
Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction to the item.
Public Comments:
Alek Konkol spoke in support of the ordinance and discussed the Urban Heat Island
effect. He also noted safety concerns, lighting issues, and the use of the demolished Royal
Wood building lot for illegal fireworks.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Mano to close
public hearing and adopt Ordinance 48 of 2025, Zoning Text Amendment -
Parking Regulations in the Downtown Zoning Districts.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.Ordinance: Amendment of Chapter 11.14 Parties, Gatherings, or Events
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an Ordinance that would
amend Chapter 11.14 of the Salt Lake City Code to establish an administrative fine for
unruly parties, gatherings or events on private property after notice to the property
owner. The proposal would eliminate the current service fee structure associated with
police officer response to certain parties, gatherings, and events and replace it with a civil
enforcement remedy for the City.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Summary:
Michael Sanders gave a brief introduction to the item.
Public Comments:
Jonathan Ramras spoke in support of the ordinance, citing community safety and
referencing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Request Item #25: East Central
Community Council Median Restoration Proposal.
Esther Hunter spoke in support of the ordinance and noted a decline in community
safety and enjoyment, particularly due to large college parties.
Joe Arnoldspoke in support of the ordinance, citing safety hazards and aggressive party
behavior, and discussed fines for repeat offenses.
Marin Buchert spoke in support of the ordinance, emphasizing community safety and
mechanisms for enforcing fines.
Rocky Anderson spoke in support of the ordinance enforcement amendments due to
safety concerns about unregulated parties and noted the potential for increased fines for
repeat offenses.
Council Remarks:
Council Member Puy expressed support for the ordinance and clarified that the $1000
fine in the amendment was the maximum allowed under state statute.
Council Member Lopez Chavez thanked staff for creating the policy, noted that it
addressed community concerns, implemented safety measures for large events, and
provided an enforcement framework.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to close
the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 49 of 2025, Text Amendment –
Chapter 11.14 Parties, Gatherings, or Events.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions for the Mayor.
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.)
Public Comments:
Judi Short spoke on the history of the Gilgal Sculpture Garden and its 25th
anniversary celebration on September 21, 2025, which was open to the public.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Resolution: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 2157 South Lincoln
Street Extension
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Resolution 20 of 2025, extending the time to comply with the
conditions in Ordinance 78 of 2023, Zoning Map Amendment 2157 South
Lincoln Street, for an additional six months.
AYE:
Final Result: –
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F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.Resolution: Legislative Policy for Housing Program Funding
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update policies for Salt Lake
City's Housing Program Funding, as well as establish a new Housing Programs Loan
Committee, and a new Tenant and Homeowner Loan Fund.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration.
2.Resolution: Legislative Policy for the Home Repair Program
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update Legislative Policy and
Budgetary Guidelines for Salt Lake City's Home Repair Program.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration.
3.Resolution: Legislative Policy for the Community Land Trust Program
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update Legislative Policy for
Salt Lake City's Community Land Trust Program.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration.
4.Resolution: Legislative Policy for the NOAH Preservation Program
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update Legislative Policy for
Salt Lake City's Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation Program.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration.
5.Resolution: Council Policy Manual – Communication Budget
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update the Communication
Budget section of the Council Policy Manual.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Tuesday, May 13, 2025; and Tuesday, July 8,
2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Resolution 21 of 2025, and approve the change to the Council Policy
Manual.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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G.CONSENT:
1.Ordinance: Amending the Administrative Hearing Process
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider approving an ordinance that would amend various sections of the
Salt Lake City Code to update the general administrative hearing process for civil
violations. The process would replace the current Small Claims Court process for formal
appeals and create a consistent practice for appeal processing. The proposal also includes
adding a fee for formal administrative appeals. The process will apply to the proposed
ordinance for parties, gatherings, and events heard on July 8, 2025
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2.Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Heidi Alder
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Heidi Alder as a Disciplinary
Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending August 12, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to approve
the Consent Agenda.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez
Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
_______________________________
City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy
_______________________________
City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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4-203.
PENDING MINUTES – NOT APPROVED
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Salt Lake City
Library located at 210 East 400 South, SLC, 84111, in the Urban Room.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Erika Carlsen
The following Council Members were absent:
Alejandro Puy
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes &
Records Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
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A.Oath of Office Ceremony
Summary:
Council Member Victoria Petro was sworn in and stated intent to serve the citizens of Salt Lake
City for another term and to leave a legacy for future generations.
Council Member Chris Wharton was sworn in, read a letter addressed to a family member, and
stated dedication to supporting future generations in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Erika Carlsen was sworn in, thanked family and friends for their support, and
pledged to serve Salt Lake City to the best of available abilities.
Council Member Sarah Young was sworn in and expressed gratitude to community members
and City employees for their continued dedication and efforts to maintain Salt Lake City as a
safe place to live.
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Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
_______________________________
City Council Chair
_______________________________
City Recorder
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Council Formal meeting held Monday, January 5, 2026 and is not intended to serve as a full
transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-
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Items B1 – B5
Page 1
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Sylvia Richards, Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: MOTION SHEET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
________________________________________________________________________________
The Council will conduct a Public Hearing and may consider the following motion:
Motion 1 – Close and Refer
I move that the Council close the Public Hearing and refer items B-1 through B-5 to a
future Consent Agenda for action.
Project Timeline:
NEW GRANT APPLICATIONS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
1.Yes. $57,274
Source: FY28
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Funds.
-0-Transportation
Alternatives Program
2025 for FY 2028 –
GreenBike Capital
Care Grant
Provides six stations and
58 e-bikes, depending
on available funding.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$788,726 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
2.Yes. $46,991
Source: FY32
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Fund.
-0-Carbon Reduction
Program 2025 for
FY2032 Grant
Expands GreenBike to
focus on underserved &
lower income areas of
the city.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$647,109 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
3.Yes. $17,941
Source: future
CIP budget
allocation for
Urban Trails.
-0-Transportation
Alternative Program,
Red Butte Creek Trail
Planning &
Conceptual Design
Grant
Funds design and cost
estimates for Red Butte
Creek Trail (Phase 1)
(proposed Beehive
Bikeway)
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$247,060 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
4.No. -0-Salt Lake City 911
Emergency
Communication
Center -Public Safety
Wellness Grant
Funds two commercial-
grade massage chairs for
the 911 breakroom to
enhance focus and
improve physical and
mental health.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$5,000 Rocky Mtn.
Power Foun-
dation
SLC911
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
5.No.-0-FY26 Rocky Mountain
High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Grant
Funds salary & benefits
for existing K9 officer
and financial manager
assigned to the task
force. Also funds
Travel/training,
administrative cost as
well as overtime for
outside agencies to
participate in the task
force.
Needs
Public
Hearing
For
2026
and
2027
calen-
dar year
$619,839 Office of
National
Drug Control
Policy in con-
junction with
Salt Lake
Metro
Narcotics
Task Force
Police Dept.
Grant Application Submission Notification Memo
TO: Office of the City Council |Krystyn Mace, Linda Sanchez, ccanalysts@slc.gov
Office of the Mayor | Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, Jill Love
Department of Finance | Ben Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, Amy Dorsey, Randy Hillier
Office of the City Attorney | Jaysen Oldroyd, Mark Kittrell, SLCRecorder@slcgov.com
FROM: Annie Christensen, Management and Grants Analyst
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: WFRC Transportation Alternatives Program, GREENBike Capital Care
FUNDING AGENCIES: U.S. Department of Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation
(UDOT) and Wasatch Front Regional Council
GRANT PROGRAM: Transportation Alternatives Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2028
PROJECT TITLE: GREENBike Capital Care
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT: $788,726
DEPARTMENT: CAN - Transportation
COLLABORATING AGENCIES: GREENBike
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/11/2025
SPECIFICS:
Equipment/Supplies Only
Technical Assistance
Provides Hourly Positions
Existing New Overtime Requires Funding After Grant
Explanation: Please see below
Match Required __$57,274____________________ In-Kind Services and Cash
GRANT DETAILS:
The replacement of aging bike share stations, docks, and bikes is crucial for the continued success of the GREENbike system,
ensuring safe and sustainable travel options. Over the past 12 years, GREENbike’s equipment has been used millions of times by
more than 130,000 individuals, underscoring the need for capital and lifecycle replacements. In Salt Lake City, 23 stations have
reached the end of their operational life, with parts no longer available for repairs. To keep them functional, GREENbike has been
reducing docks and salvaging parts. Deteriorating bikes pose safety risks for riders. GREENbike needs to keep a reliable, high-quality
experience that connects commuters to transit and local destinations, offering alternatives to short car trips. This request seeks six
more stations and 58 e-bikes, and is scalable depending on available funding.
Items B1 – B5
Page 1
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Sylvia Richards, Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: MOTION SHEET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
________________________________________________________________________________
The Council will conduct a Public Hearing and may consider the following motion:
Motion 1 – Close and Refer
I move that the Council close the Public Hearing and refer items B-1 through B-5 to a
future Consent Agenda for action.
Project Timeline:
NEW GRANT APPLICATIONS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
1.Yes. $57,274
Source: FY28
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Funds.
-0-Transportation
Alternatives Program
2025 for FY 2028 –
GreenBike Capital
Care Grant
Provides six stations and
58 e-bikes, depending
on available funding.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$788,726 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
2.Yes. $46,991
Source: FY32
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Fund.
-0-Carbon Reduction
Program 2025 for
FY2032 Grant
Expands GreenBike to
focus on underserved &
lower income areas of
the city.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$647,109 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
3.Yes. $17,941
Source: future
CIP budget
allocation for
Urban Trails.
-0-Transportation
Alternative Program,
Red Butte Creek Trail
Planning &
Conceptual Design
Grant
Funds design and cost
estimates for Red Butte
Creek Trail (Phase 1)
(proposed Beehive
Bikeway)
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$247,060 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
4.No. -0-Salt Lake City 911
Emergency
Communication
Center -Public Safety
Wellness Grant
Funds two commercial-
grade massage chairs for
the 911 breakroom to
enhance focus and
improve physical and
mental health.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$5,000 Rocky Mtn.
Power Foun-
dation
SLC911
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
5.No.-0-FY26 Rocky Mountain
High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Grant
Funds salary & benefits
for existing K9 officer
and financial manager
assigned to the task
force. Also funds
Travel/training,
administrative cost as
well as overtime for
outside agencies to
participate in the task
force.
Needs
Public
Hearing
For
2026
and
2027
calen-
dar year
$619,839 Office of
National
Drug Control
Policy in con-
junction with
Salt Lake
Metro
Narcotics
Task Force
Police Dept.
Grant Application Submission Notification Memo
TO: Office of the City Council |Krystyn Mace, Linda Sanchez, ccanalysts@slc.gov
Office of the Mayor | Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, Jill Love
Department of Finance | Ben Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, Amy Dorsey, Randy Hillier
Office of the City Attorney | Jaysen Oldroyd, Mark Kittrell, SLCRecorder@slcgov.com
FROM: Annie Christensen, Management and Grants Analyst
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: WFRC Carbon Reduction Program/ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program, GREENBike Expansion
FUNDING AGENCIES: U.S. Department of Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation
(UDOT) and Wasatch Front Regional Council
GRANT PROGRAM: Carbon Reduction Program - Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2032. This grant application is also under
consideration for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program - Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2032
PROJECT TITLE: GREENBike Expansion
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT: $647,109
DEPARTMENT: CAN - Transportation
COLLABORATING AGENCIES: GREENBike
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/11/2025
SPECIFICS:
Equipment/Supplies Only
Technical Assistance
Provides Hourly Positions
Existing New Overtime Requires Funding After Grant
Explanation: Please see below
Match Required __$46,991____________________ In-Kind Services and Cash
GRANT DETAILS:
Adding GREENbike stations is buying into a proven carbon-reducing system that converts car trips to bike trips by offering first-last
mile connections to transit and providing a viable option for short car trips. This expansion will particularly focus on underserved
and lower-income communities, within the WFRC Equity Focus area on Salt Lake City's westside. Since GREENbike started in 2013,
its riders have prevented more than 6.4 million vehicle miles from impacting our local airshed, resulting in more than 5.8 million
pounds less carbon dioxide affecting our climate. The requested CRP funding will go toward establishing 4 new station locations
stocked with eBikes, to continue to expand the system and link the east and west sides of the city.
After submitting this grant application for the Carbon Reduction Program, WFRC asked to include this application for the
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program as well, and we agreed to be considered for both funding streams.
Items B1 – B5
Page 1
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Sylvia Richards, Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: MOTION SHEET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
________________________________________________________________________________
The Council will conduct a Public Hearing and may consider the following motion:
Motion 1 – Close and Refer
I move that the Council close the Public Hearing and refer items B-1 through B-5 to a
future Consent Agenda for action.
Project Timeline:
NEW GRANT APPLICATIONS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
1.Yes. $57,274
Source: FY28
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Funds.
-0-Transportation
Alternatives Program
2025 for FY 2028 –
GreenBike Capital
Care Grant
Provides six stations and
58 e-bikes, depending
on available funding.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$788,726 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
2.Yes. $46,991
Source: FY32
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Fund.
-0-Carbon Reduction
Program 2025 for
FY2032 Grant
Expands GreenBike to
focus on underserved &
lower income areas of
the city.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$647,109 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
3.Yes. $17,941
Source: future
CIP budget
allocation for
Urban Trails.
-0-Transportation
Alternative Program,
Red Butte Creek Trail
Planning &
Conceptual Design
Grant
Funds design and cost
estimates for Red Butte
Creek Trail (Phase 1)
(proposed Beehive
Bikeway)
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$247,060 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
4.No. -0-Salt Lake City 911
Emergency
Communication
Center -Public Safety
Wellness Grant
Funds two commercial-
grade massage chairs for
the 911 breakroom to
enhance focus and
improve physical and
mental health.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$5,000 Rocky Mtn.
Power Foun-
dation
SLC911
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
5.No.-0-FY26 Rocky Mountain
High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Grant
Funds salary & benefits
for existing K9 officer
and financial manager
assigned to the task
force. Also funds
Travel/training,
administrative cost as
well as overtime for
outside agencies to
participate in the task
force.
Needs
Public
Hearing
For
2026
and
2027
calen-
dar year
$619,839 Office of
National
Drug Control
Policy in con-
junction with
Salt Lake
Metro
Narcotics
Task Force
Police Dept.
Grant Application Submission Notification Memo
TO: Office of the City Council |Krystyn Mace, Linda Sanchez, ccanalysts@slc.gov
Office of the Mayor | Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, Jill Love
Department of Finance | Ben Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, Amy Dorsey, Randy Hillier
Office of the City Attorney | Jaysen Oldroyd, Mark Kittrell, SLCRecorder@slcgov.com
FROM: Annie Christensen, Management and Grants Analyst
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: WFRC Transportation Alternative Program, Red Butte Creek Trail - Planning & Conceptual Design
FUNDING AGENCIES: U.S. Department of Transportation administered by Utah Department of Transportation
(UDOT) and Wasatch Front Regional Council
GRANT PROGRAM: Transportation Alternative Program 2025 for Fiscal Year 2028
PROJECT TITLE: Red Butte Creek Trail - Planning & Conceptual Design
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT: $247,060
DEPARTMENT: CAN - Transportation
COLLABORATING AGENCIES: None
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/11/2025
SPECIFICS:
Equipment/Supplies Only
Technical Assistance
Provides Hourly Positions
Existing New Overtime Requires Funding After Grant
Explanation: Please see below
Match Required __$17,941____________________ In-Kind Services and Cash
GRANT DETAILS:
The University of Utah and Research Park, two Wasatch Choice 2050 centers, are among Utah's premier bicycling and walking
commuter destinations despite having many hostile or inhospitable roads. This project will determine a conceptual design and
preliminary cost estimate for the Red Butte Creek Trail which will bridge a gap between employment, current and planned housing,
and existing networks of trails. This trail is a Phase 1 need in the Regional Transportation Plan and is also part of the base network
proposed by the Utah Trail Network. A key connector to Wasatch Choice centers, this trail is also a proposed Beehive Bikeway.
Items B1 – B5
Page 1
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Sylvia Richards, Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: MOTION SHEET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
________________________________________________________________________________
The Council will conduct a Public Hearing and may consider the following motion:
Motion 1 – Close and Refer
I move that the Council close the Public Hearing and refer items B-1 through B-5 to a
future Consent Agenda for action.
Project Timeline:
NEW GRANT APPLICATIONS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
1.Yes. $57,274
Source: FY28
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Funds.
-0-Transportation
Alternatives Program
2025 for FY 2028 –
GreenBike Capital
Care Grant
Provides six stations and
58 e-bikes, depending
on available funding.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$788,726 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
2.Yes. $46,991
Source: FY32
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Fund.
-0-Carbon Reduction
Program 2025 for
FY2032 Grant
Expands GreenBike to
focus on underserved &
lower income areas of
the city.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$647,109 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
3.Yes. $17,941
Source: future
CIP budget
allocation for
Urban Trails.
-0-Transportation
Alternative Program,
Red Butte Creek Trail
Planning &
Conceptual Design
Grant
Funds design and cost
estimates for Red Butte
Creek Trail (Phase 1)
(proposed Beehive
Bikeway)
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$247,060 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
4.No. -0-Salt Lake City 911
Emergency
Communication
Center -Public Safety
Wellness Grant
Funds two commercial-
grade massage chairs for
the 911 breakroom to
enhance focus and
improve physical and
mental health.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$5,000 Rocky Mtn.
Power Foun-
dation
SLC911
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
5.No.-0-FY26 Rocky Mountain
High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Grant
Funds salary & benefits
for existing K9 officer
and financial manager
assigned to the task
force. Also funds
Travel/training,
administrative cost as
well as overtime for
outside agencies to
participate in the task
force.
Needs
Public
Hearing
For
2026
and
2027
calen-
dar year
$619,839 Office of
National
Drug Control
Policy in con-
junction with
Salt Lake
Metro
Narcotics
Task Force
Police Dept.
Grant Application Submission Notification Memo
TO: Office of the City Council |Krystyn Mace, Linda Sanchez, ccanalysts@slc.gov
Office of the Mayor | Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, Jill Love
Department of Finance | Ben Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, Amy Dorsey, Randy Hillier
Office of the City Attorney | Jaysen Oldroyd, Mark Kittrell, SLCRecorder@slcgov.com
FROM: Annie Christensen, Management and Grants Analyst
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Rocky Mountain Power Foundation – Public Safety Wellness Grant
FUNDING AGENCIES: Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
GRANT PROGRAM: Safety/Wellness Grant
PROJECT TITLE: Salt Lake City 911 Emergency Communication Center – Public Safety Wellness Grant
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT: $5,000
DEPARTMENT: SLC911
COLLABORATING AGENCIES: None
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/15/25
SPECIFICS:
Equipment/Supplies Only
Technical Assistance
Provides Hourly Positions
Existing New Overtime Requires Funding After Grant
Explanation: Please see below
Match Required ______________________ In-Kind Services and Cash
GRANT DETAILS:
SLC911 seeks funding for durable, commercial-grade massage chairs to be placed in our secured break area. This investment will
improve physical and mental health, enhance focus, reduce absenteeism and healthcare costs, and boost overall workforce
resilience. This initiative is a vital investment in our essential personnel and public safety operations.
Items B1 – B5
Page 1
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Sylvia Richards, Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: MOTION SHEET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
________________________________________________________________________________
The Council will conduct a Public Hearing and may consider the following motion:
Motion 1 – Close and Refer
I move that the Council close the Public Hearing and refer items B-1 through B-5 to a
future Consent Agenda for action.
Project Timeline:
NEW GRANT APPLICATIONS
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
1.Yes. $57,274
Source: FY28
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Funds.
-0-Transportation
Alternatives Program
2025 for FY 2028 –
GreenBike Capital
Care Grant
Provides six stations and
58 e-bikes, depending
on available funding.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$788,726 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
2.Yes. $46,991
Source: FY32
CIP budget
using Class C,
4th Quarter, or
General Fund.
-0-Carbon Reduction
Program 2025 for
FY2032 Grant
Expands GreenBike to
focus on underserved &
lower income areas of
the city.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$647,109 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
3.Yes. $17,941
Source: future
CIP budget
allocation for
Urban Trails.
-0-Transportation
Alternative Program,
Red Butte Creek Trail
Planning &
Conceptual Design
Grant
Funds design and cost
estimates for Red Butte
Creek Trail (Phase 1)
(proposed Beehive
Bikeway)
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$247,060 U.S.D.O.T
administered
by UDOT and
Wasatch
Front
Regional
Council
Transporta-
tion Division
of CAN
4.No. -0-Salt Lake City 911
Emergency
Communication
Center -Public Safety
Wellness Grant
Funds two commercial-
grade massage chairs for
the 911 breakroom to
enhance focus and
improve physical and
mental health.
Needs
Public
Hearing
No.$5,000 Rocky Mtn.
Power Foun-
dation
SLC911
City Match
Required?
Number of
FTEs
Requested
Grant Title Grant Purpose Status Annual
Grant
Total Grant
Amount
Funding
Agency
Requested By
5.No.-0-FY26 Rocky Mountain
High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Grant
Funds salary & benefits
for existing K9 officer
and financial manager
assigned to the task
force. Also funds
Travel/training,
administrative cost as
well as overtime for
outside agencies to
participate in the task
force.
Needs
Public
Hearing
For
2026
and
2027
calen-
dar year
$619,839 Office of
National
Drug Control
Policy in con-
junction with
Salt Lake
Metro
Narcotics
Task Force
Police Dept.
Grant Application Submission Notification Memo
TO: Office of the City Council |Krystyn Mace, Linda Sanchez, ccanalysts@slc.gov
Office of the Mayor | Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, Jill Love
Department of Finance | Ben Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, Amy Dorsey, Randy Hillier, cc Grants Team
Office of the City Attorney | Jaysen Oldroyd, Mark Kittrell, SLCRecorder@slcgov.com
FROM: Laura Nygaard
DATE: January 21, 2026
SUBJECT: FY26 Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (RMHIDTA) Grant Budget – Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task
Force
FUNDING AGENCIES: Office of National Drug Control Policy
GRANT PROGRAM: FY26 Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT: $619,839.00
DEPARTMENT: Police
COLLABORATING AGENCIES: Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force
DATE SUBMITTED: February 11, 2025
SPECIFICS:
Equipment/Supplies
Technical Assistance
Provides 2 Hourly Positions
Existing New Overtime Requires Funding After Grant
Explanation: Funds salary and fringe for existing Salt Lake City PD K9 officer and financial manager, assigned
to task force. Funding will also support overtime for outside agencies that participate in the task force.
Match Required ______________________ In-Kind Services and Cash
GRANT DETAILS:
The Salt Lake City Police Department has fiduciary responsibilities for the Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force and applied for the
following funding to help support the task force for calendar year 2026:
• Personnel (1 K9 officer and 1 financial manager): ∼ $195,881.00
• Fringe Benefits: ∼ $68,558.00
• Overtime: $140,000.00
• Travel/Training (administrative, training and investigative): ∼ $57,000.00
• Services (K-9 care and maintenance): ∼ $1,000
• Supplies (office supplies, investigative supplies and K9 supplies): ∼ $13,000
• Other (administrative costs & obtaining evidence): ∼ $144,400
If awarded, grant period is 2 years, from January 2026 – December 2027.
Item B6
CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
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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:Allison Rowland, Senior Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: RESOLUTION: PUBLIC BENEFITS ANALYSIS FOR THE NORTHWEST PIPELINE
BUILDING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
MOTION 1 – ADOPT RESOLUTION
I move that the Council close the public hearing and adopt the resolution authorizing the sales price
and term sheet for The Grove Project, at approximately 321 East 200 South (also known as the
Northwest Pipeline Building and adjacent properties).
MOTION 2 – NOT ADOPT
I move that the Council close the Public Hearing and not adopt the resolution.
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
12/31/2025
Date Sent to Council:
01/09/2026
From:
Department *
Community and Neighborhood
Employee Name:
Logan Hunt
E-mail
Logan.Hunt@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
12/31/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/08/2026
Subject:
Public Benefits Analysis for the renovation of the historic Northwest Pipeline building and new construction
Additional Staff Contact:
Tammy HunsakerMike Akerlow
Presenters/Staff Table
dnackerman@haslcutah.org, benmcadams@gmail.com, nnenna@xylem.nyc
Document Type
Resolution
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Adoption of the resolution allowing the City to sell the Property at a below-market sales price to HAME
Background/Discussion
See first attachment for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
Competitive RFP for the development team selection.
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Date Received:
Date Sent to Council:
Jill Love, Chief Administrative Officer
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: 12/30/2025
Chris Wharton, Chair
FROM: Tammy Hunsaker, Director, Department of Community and Neighborhoods (CAN)
SUBJECT: Public Benefits Analysis for the renovation of the historic Northwest Pipeline
building (the “NWP Building”) and the construction of a new mixed-use building with
affordable residential units in exchange for a below-market sale of the NWP Building and
approximately 2.42 acres of vacant City-owned property located at approximately 321 East 200
South (the “Property”).
STAFF CONTACT: Logan Hunt, Real Estate Services Director,
801-634-9054
logan.hunt@slc.gov
DOCUMENT TYPE: Resolution
RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of the attached resolution allowing the City to sell the
Property at a below-market sales price for a development team consisting of Housing Assistant
Management Enterprise, Xylem Projects, and Common Ground Institute to renovate the NWP
Building and construct a mixed-use apartment building with 196 affordable housing units,
including a minimum of 51% units with two or more bedrooms, 16 households will be eligible
for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-year incentive program that aims
to help families increase their earnings and build equity, a minimum of 15,000 square feet of
ground-floor & basement commercial space available to locally owned businesses and/or
neighborhood service providers, and a publicly accessible plaza. The below-market sale ensures
the feasibility of these community benefits and the preservation of a historic structure.
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2024, the City issued an RFP with the goal of partnering
with a development team for the development of the Property. Housing Assistance Management
Enterprise (HAME), a Utah nonprofit affiliated with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
(HASLC), in partnership with Xylem Projects, and Common Ground Institute, (collectively the
“Developer”), were ultimately selected by a selection committee comprised of City staff, elected
officials, and community members. The Developer’s proposal was selected because of the
numerous public benefits proposed in alignment with the RFP requirements and preferences, as
further outlined herein. Since then, the Administration has been working with the Developer on
required steps to structure, design, and finance the project.
Developer is an experienced, mission-driven team that has made significant progress on due
diligence and design of the forthcoming project. Extensive work has been completed to vet and
apply for creative funding sources. Despite considerable effort, financing the project has proven
to be challenging due to costs associated with historic preservation requirements and the
integration of various other public benefits, rising construction costs, a changing rental housing
market, a challenging lending market, the discontinuation of various federal programs and
resources, and a loss of the ability to obtain certain tax credit equity that was once available to
the project. To date, the Developer has only obtained a small fraction of the funding necessary to
develop the project.
The Developer is requesting that the City approve the terms of a discounted land sale to continue
to commit resources to the project and to position the project to be viable for a Low-Income
Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) award. If the City Council elects to approve the discounted sale
terms, the approval will be contingent upon the Developer fulfilling various requirements prior to
the conveyance of the Property. These requirements include, but are not limited to,
demonstration that sufficient financing has been obtained to construct the project as agreed upon,
successful completion of a design review process, fulfillment of zoning and building permit
requirements, and the execution of various legal agreements including a restrictive use
agreement, development agreement, and right to repurchase agreement. As such, approval of the
discounted sales price will greatly increase the feasibility of the project and accelerate the
Developer’s ability to obtain financing while still providing assurances to the City. If the
Developer is unable to fulfill requirements by June 30, 2027, the City may terminate agreements
to convey the Property.
Of note, the Developer is required to have site control of the Property to apply to the LIHTC
program. Initially, the Administration and Developer were preparing to structure the conveyance
of site control through a land lease option agreement rather than a purchase and sale agreement.
A few months ago, we learned that a fully executed land lease, rather than a lease option
agreement, would be required to apply to the LIHTC program. The RFP requires the fulfillment
of certain conditions prior to conveying the Property, effectively preventing the City from
executing a land lease prior to the Developer obtaining sufficient financing. As such, the
Administration and Developer are now proposing a land sale structure.
Background
Salt Lake City purchased the NWP Building in the 1980s. The Property was used for many years
to house public safety operations, including Police, Fire, and 911 dispatch services. In 2013,
these functions were relocated to the new Public Safety Building at 475 S 300 E near Library
Square, and the Property has remained vacant ever since.
In 2015, the City issued an RFP for development of the Property. The development proposal that
was selected by the City included the construction of the Magnolia project immediately to the
north; adaptive reuse of the NWP Building; the development of a new residential building and
parking structure; and open space. In 2021, the Magnolia opened to provide sixty-five units of
permanent supportive housing for persons that have experienced homelessness. However, the
other components of the 2015 development proposal did not move forward.
In 2024, the City issued an RFP for development of the remainder of the Property. The selection
process was based on the criteria of the RFP, following a two-phase procurement process. The
criteria included the following requirements:
1. The preservation and rehabilitation of the historic NWP Building consistent with the
Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
2. The design of any new construction buildings to achieve a “Designed to Earn ENERGY
STAR” score of 90 or higher, or a Design Target Site Energy Use Intensity “EUI” value
corresponding with such a score.
3. Demonstrated support for local entrepreneurship and small businesses by providing
commercial space preference commitments for locally owned businesses and/or
neighborhood service providers.
4. Progressive parking strategies that limit surface parking and the visibility of parking,
including parking structures, from the street and encourage multimodal transportation use
to reduce the number of parking stalls required for the Project.
In addition to these requirements, the following preferences were part of the RFP criteria:
1. Increased opportunities for homeownership and other wealth and equity building, expand
workforce housing, and/or develop family-sized housing units with 3+ bedrooms.
2. Provide elements such as seating, bicycle parking, outdoor dining, and social gathering.
Public amenities shall be functional year-round and provide an attractive and inviting
space that can be utilized by Central City residents, development patrons, transit riders,
and pedestrians.
3. An element of diverse art that reflects the history, culture, community, and natural history
of the region. The art element shall be clearly visible to the public from the street and
contribute to an enhanced pedestrian experience. Artists shall live and/or work in Salt
Lake City.
4. Developments (new construction) that are designed to operate without on-site fossil fuel
combustion (i.e. propane, natural gas).
Project Overview
The Developer will form one or more single purpose entities to develop the project. The
Purchase and Sale agreements will be between the City and the single purpose entity or between
the City and HAME. Highlights of the Project, called “The Grove” are as follows, with
additional details included in Exhibit B: Resolution and Term Sheet and Exhibit C: Informal
Public Benefits Analysis.
1. Project Overview
The Project is proposed to include the following:
● The preservation and rehabilitation of NWP Building, which will include a
minimum of 63 rental housing units.
● The construction of a new residential building, with a connected parking
podium, which will include a minimum of 133 rental housing units.
● A minimum of 51% of all housing units shall be designed as family-sized,
with two or more bedrooms. With no less than 80 two-bedroom units and 29
three-bedroom units or above.
● A minimum of 15,000 square feet of commercial space prioritized for locally
owned businesses and/or neighborhood service providers, which includes
space intended for a daycare, fresh food service, health care services, or other
neighborhood-oriented services.
● Approximately 100 stalls of shared parking for the residents.
● An exterior publicly accessible plaza which includes artistic paving, seating,
plantings, and shade elements conducive to social engagement. Art elements
will prioritize street level pedestrian experience and visibility including wall
murals and other forms of art.
● The design of the new construction buildings will achieve a “Designed to Earn
ENERGY STAR” score of 90 or higher, or a Design Target Site Energy Use
Intensity “EUI” value corresponding with such a score.
2. Affordable Housing and Tenant Selection
Currently, the Developer proposes to pursue Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
(“LIHTC”) This approach targets 4% LIHTC awards while maintaining flexibility to
pursue 9% LIHTC award(s). The project shall include units affordable and restricted to
households earning up to the following AMI:
o NWP BUILDING:
▪ A minimum of 7 units at 30% AMI
▪ A minimum of 7 units at 40% AMI
▪ A minimum of 7 units at 50% AMI
o NEW CONSTRUCTION:
▪ A minimum of 14 units at 30% AMI
▪ A minimum of 14 units at 40% AMI
▪ A minimum of 14 units at 50% AMI
All remaining units will be affordable and restricted to households making 80% of the
area median income (AMI) and below, with an average of 60% of AMI
Additionally, the Developer will affirmatively and aggressively market living units to
public health and public safety workers. This includes public employees such as law
enforcement, emergency response, critical health, fire response and prevention, and other
public health and safety workers.
3. Historic Renovation and Environmental
Developer has planned the rehabilitation and restoration of the NWP to comply with
National Park Service Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Both
interior and exterior elements that contribute to the NWP’s historic and architectural
significance shall be preserved and restored.
4. Site Activation
The Project as designed will activate the Property, which is currently vacant. In addition
to creating 196 homes, the Project will create new commercial space for small and local
businesses that will benefit from the project’s prime location near the City’s central
business district. The commercial space is intended to target community service
providers and is envisioned to include uses such as daycare, healthy food and beverage
vendors, and healthcare providers. These new uses will promote street activation, provide
Central City residents with valuable services, and help address the nuisance activities that
have arisen while the property has sat vacant for many years, resulting in frequent
complaints to the City from neighboring residents and businesses.
5. Equity Building
Developer has committed to reserving a minimum of 16 units in the Project as eligible to
participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-year incentive
program that aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity for
homeownership readiness. All qualified residents are invited to participate in the (FSS)
program. The FSS Program includes two key features – a financial incentive for
participants to increase their earnings in the form of an escrow savings account that
increases as their earnings increase, and case management or coaching to help
participants access services they may need to overcome barriers to employment,
strengthen their financial capability, and address other challenges holding them back
from achieving financial independence. Financial, homeownership, and career growth
courses will be available to all residents, regardless of their participation in the (FSS)
program. Additionally, a discounted realtor service will assist residents on their journey
to homeownership.
6. Project Phasing
Two separate purchase agreements will be executed for the NWP Building and the new
construction respectively. Depending on the Developer’s timeline for construction, the
agreements, and corresponding development agreements, may be executed at the same
time or at separate times. The renovation of the NWP Building shall be completed prior
to or concurrently with the new construction building unless approved per the term sheet.
7. Development Viability
Developer estimates that the Project’s anticipated sources and estimated uses are as follows:
*To date, the CRA has only approved a portion of this amount.
As of September 3, 2025
The majority of costs will be covered by LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits, and loan funds.
The fund-raising status is as follows:
● 4% LIHTC federal funding application to be submitted in February of 2026
● 9% LIHTC state funding application to be submitted in Q2/Q3 2026
● CRA HDLP and Residential Wealth Building funds
● Housing Authority bond issuance and/or private debt
● Historic Tax Credits
8. Project Need
The Project is advancing during an unusually challenging period for affordable housing
development. Persistent economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates, and continued
escalation in construction and labor costs have materially increased total development
costs, while available financing tools have been constrained. Recent federal changes
affecting the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program have reduced the
overall value of credits. In addition, other financing tools the development team intended
to pursue have been eliminated or severely strained under current market conditions and
are no longer feasible.
These impacts are being felt across the market, with multifamily development slowing
significantly and affordable housing projects facing heightened feasibility challenges.
Compounding these conditions, the project site was removed from Qualified Census
Tract designation this year, resulting in a substantial reduction in potential equity and
limiting access to key LIHTC basis boosts that are often critical to project viability. The
following quantified items represent discrete, project-specific conditions that necessitate
a reduction below fair market value, though they do not fully capture the additional
unquantifiable pressures contributing to the project’s financing gap.
• Qualified Census Tract removal, an approximately $8.7 MM loss in equity.
• Asbestos remediation for the Historic NWP building at approximately $3.23 MM.
• Historic Building restoration at approximately $1.78 MM
• Integration of art visible to the public along 200 South by local artist at approximately
$200,000.
• Publicly accessible plaza with amenities including a dog park and event spaces at
approximately $1.64 MM.
PUBLIC PROCESS: Any adjustment to the purchase price from fair market value will be
subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to §10-8-2 and City Code 2.58. Accordingly,
the City has completed a public benefits analysis (“PBA”) that includes the:
A. specific benefits the municipality will receive in return for discounting the property or
lease;
B. the municipality's purpose for the discount, including an analysis of the way the
appropriation will be used to enhance the safety, health, prosperity, moral well-being,
peace, order, comfort, or convenience of the inhabitants of the municipality; and
C. whether the discount is necessary and appropriate to accomplish the reasonable goals and
objectives of the municipality in the area of economic development, job creation,
affordable housing, elimination of a development impediment, job preservation, the
preservation of historic structures and property, and any other public purpose.
The majority partner is HAME, a Utah nonprofit organization. Under Utah Code, formal analysis
of the benefits to be received by the City is not required for nonprofit organizations. The two
minority partners are for-profit organizations, and, as such, a formal public benefit analysis
applies under Utah Code.
EXHIBITS:
A. Site Map
B. Resolution and Term Sheet
C. Public Benefits Analysis
EXHIBIT A: SITE MAP
EXHIBIT B: RESOLUTION & TERM SHEET
RESOLUTION NO. OF 2026
(Authorizing the Sales Price and Term Sheet for The Grove Project
located at 321 East 200 South, Salt Lake City)
WHEREAS, Housing Assistant Management Enterprise (“HAME”), a Utah nonprofit
corporation affiliated with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (“HASLC”), in partnership
with Xylem Projects, a for-profit entity, and Common Ground Institute, a for-profit entity,
(collectively the “Developer”), desires to develop a project known as The Grove that includes the
renovation of the historic Northwest Pipeline building (the “NWP Building”) and construction a
new building, a parking structure, public plaza, and art elements (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project will include affordable housing, family-sized housing, a wealth
building program for residents, neighborhood-serving commercial space, and a publicly
accessible plaza, as further described on the attached term sheet (the “Term Sheet”); and
WHEREAS, Developer and the City desire to locate the Project on approximately 2.42
acres of the real property owned by the City and located at 321 East 200 South, Salt Lake City
(the “Project Site”); and
WHEREAS, the primary beneficiaries of the Project will be households with an average
annual income of 30% to 80% of Salt Lake City’s area median income (“AMI”); and
WHEREAS, Developer will ensure that historic renovations of the NWP Building are
compliant with guidelines published by the National Park Service Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for Rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, a below-market sale of the Project Site to Developer is necessary and
appropriate to facilitate the development of the Project, which would otherwise be financially
unfeasible; and
Project Site for a total purchase price of $1,000,000 (“Sales Price”), payable pursuant to the
terms of one or more subordinate, 55-year promissory notes; and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 10-8-2 allows public entities to provide non-monetary
assistance to the Developer after performing an analysis of the tangible and intangible benefits
received by the municipality (the “Analysis”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing relating to the foregoing, in
satisfaction of the requirements of Utah Code Section 10-8-2; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the Analysis, and has fully considered the
conclusions set forth therein, and all comments made during the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah,
as follows:
1. The City Council hereby adopts the conclusions set forth in the Analysis, and hereby
finds and determines that, for all the reasons set forth in the Analysis, the Sales Price is
appropriate under these circumstances.
2. The terms outlined on the Term Sheet represent the approved terms for the Project, and
the City Council hereby authorizes the City administration to negotiate the final terms
consistent with the Term Sheet or more beneficial to the City, and execute the sale and
any other relevant documents consistent with this Resolution and incorporating such
other terms and agreements as recommended by the City Attorney’s office.
3. This approval of the Sales Price shall expire in the event the Developer, after having all
opportunities to cure under the PSA, does not close on Property by June 30, 2027.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, on ____________, 2026.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Allison Parks, December 30, 2025
Allison Parks, Deputy City Attorney
EXHIBIT TO RESOLUTION
The Grove Project Term Sheet
PURCHASE AND SALE TERMS
consisting of a minimum of 196 units, that are a mix of one, two, and three-bedrooms,
with the units affordable to households at 80% of the area median income (AMI) and
below, as further defined herein, and the opportunity for a minimum of 16 households
to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The project will include both new
construction as well as the renovation of the historic Northwest Pipeline building
(“NWP Building”); a minimum of 15,000 square feet ground floor and basement level
neighborhood commercial space targeted to neighborhood service providers including a
daycare with a play structure, healthy foods and beverages, and healthcare; progressive
parking strategy; energy star 90 for the new construction; publicly-visible art and the
Owner: Grove Properties, LLC, or one or more other special purpose entities owned or to be
owned by Housing Assistance Management Enterprise (“HAME”). Xylem Projects LLC
(“Xylem”) and Common Ground Institute LLC (“CGI”), or affiliates thereof, may
attributed to the land and $660,000 attributed to the building, as determined by an agreed
upon appraisal dated November 4, 2025. Prior to closing, this appraisal may be updated
Market Value: requesting that the appraised value be discounted to $500,000 for the NWP Building,
and $500,000 for the New Construction Parcel, for a total sales price of $1,000,000,
limited to: 4% or 9% federal low-income housing tax credits (“LIHTC”); tax-exempt
bonds; state low-income housing tax credits; historic tax credits; an owner’s note
including property; project-based voucher enhancement; state transportation
infrastructure funds; CRA or Housing Stability funds; deferred developer fee; Olene
Requirements: anticipated to be at the time of the Developer’s tax credit closing. Closing will occur
after the following conditions are met in its entirety or for each respective phase:
• Developer and City shall have agreed on the terms and form of various
agreements including a Development Agreement, Public Access Easements, the
Right to Repurchase Agreement, and Restrictive Use Agreement. These
documents shall be recorded immediately after the deed.
• Developer shall have prepared and recorded, or will record at Closing, an
amended plat with Salt Lake County.
• Developer shall have received all necessary zoning approvals to commence
construction of the Project.
• Developer shall provide evidence of adequate parking plan to meet zoning
requirements. Plan shall include interim parking strategy and schematic design
and development timeline of the proposed parking structure located within the
• Developer shall provide evidence, in a form acceptable to the City, of a fully
executed long-term parking lease or other binding parking agreement with
Magnolia securing the use of eight parking stalls.
• Developer shall provide the City with verification of construction and long-
term financing and obtain a payment and performance bond prior to closing.
• Closing on the property shall take place simultaneously with the closing on the
development’s financing, issuance of a “will issue” building permit letter, and
approval by the internal staff review committee established by the City of the
final design and construction documents and schedule of development.
• Developer shall demonstrate that the Northwest Pipeline building shall be
constructed to conform to guidelines either provided by or consistent with the
National Park Service Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
and such standards shall be referenced in the Development Agreement.
• Developer shall demonstrate that the development shall be designed to achieve
a “Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR” score of 90 or higher or a Design Target
Site Energy Use Intensity (“EUI”) value corresponding with such a score that is
generated by the Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR and such standards shall
be referenced in the Development Agreement.
• Developer shall have satisfied all the requirements necessary for the
NWP Building and New Construction respectively.
Developer shall pay the City cash flow payments as follows:
• Initial Compliance Period: A payment of $1 per year shall be made until the
end of the LIHTC compliance period. The LIHTC compliance period shall be
15 years after the Certificate of Occupancy is received and pursuant to Section
42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Post-Compliance Period: Beginning upon the expiration of the LIHTC
compliance period, an annual payment of 50% of surplus net cash flow. If net
cash flow is not available in a particular year, the payment will not be less than
$1 per year.
Developer shall annually submit to the City financial documentation, in a form and level
of detail acceptable to the City, sufficient to verify the calculation of surplus cash flow
and the amount, if any, payable on the promissory notes.
The promissory notes shall accrue interest at a simple, non-compounding, annual rate of
three percent (3%) per annum starting at year 15, however, no interest payments shall be
due prior to final maturity. At final maturity, only the interest that accrued on the
outstanding unpaid principal balance will be applied to final payment.
The promissory note shall have a final maturity in Year 55, at which time any unpaid
principal balance and the accrued interest on the unpaid principal balance shall be
immediately due. There shall be no automatic forgiveness.
Any unpaid balance and accrued interest shall become immediately due and payable
upon sale, transfer, or refinancing of the Property, subject to senior lender’s consent.
Agreement(s) recorded by Utah Housing Corporation, LIHTC investors and other senior
lenders. In addition, the cash flow may be subject to standstill provisions as may be
Requirement: agreements and closing has not occurred by June 30, 2027, after all opportunities to
Developer shall provide the City with a detailed Construction Schedule within 60 days
of Closing, identifying major milestones. Developer shall update the Construction
Schedule quarterly and provide written notice to the City of any material deviations.
Developer shall meet the following milestones:
• Commence Construction – NWP Building: No later than 18 months following
the Closing.
• Commence Construction – New Construction: No later than 24 months
following Closing.
• Substantial Completion – NWP Building: No later than 30 months following
the Construction Start.
• Substantial Completion – New Construction: No later than 30 months
Requirement: developed and continuously operated as affordable housing 80% AMI and below, with
units affordable and restricted to households earning up to the following AMI:
NWP BUILDING:
• A minimum of 7 units at 30% AMI
• A minimum of 7 units at 40% AMI
• A minimum of 7 units at 50% AMI
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
• A minimum of 14 units at 30% AMI
• A minimum of 14 units at 40% AMI
• A minimum of 14 units at 50% AMI
The NWP Building shall contain a minimum of 63 total units, and the new construction
shall contain a minimum of 133 total units. All remaining units will be held at
affordability levels that are in compliance with LIHTC requirements at 80% AMI and
below with an average of 60% AMI for all units dependent on 4% LIHTC or 9% LIHTC
applications.
Compliance of affordability and occupancy requirements shall be demonstrated through
an annual report submitted to the City.
A Restrictive Use Agreement shall be recorded against the Property at closing. The
agreement shall be recorded immediately after the deed, run with the land, bind all
successors and assigns, and remain in full force and effect for a term of fifty years from
certificate of occupancy. All restrictions contained in this agreement shall survive
Sufficiency: the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-year incentive program that
aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity with an emphasis on
homeownership opportunities. The FSS Program includes two key features – a financial
incentive for participants to increase their wealth in the form of an escrow savings
account that increases as their earnings increase, and case management or coaching to
help participants access services they may need to overcome barriers to employment,
strengthen their financial capability, and address other challenges holding them back
from achieving their goals. Developer shall provide an annual report summarizing
and case management services, credit-building tools, savings or equity building
opportunities, and workforce navigation. Developer will provide access to a discounted
real estate agent service to assist residents on their journey to homeownership.
Developer shall provide an annual report summarizing participation, outcomes, and
Project: modification constitutes a material change from the proposed Project. For purposes of
the Agreement, a “material change” means a modification that substantially deviates
from the proposed Project and, with respect to any terms involving numbers or
percentages, results in a change by more than 10%. Developer shall provide City with
written notice of any such minor modification, including without limitation any changes
specified by the City’s Building Services or Planning Departments. Developer shall not
make any material change to the proposed Project without City’s approval, which
Building will include a minimum of 30 2-bedroom units and 6 units 3-bedroom or more.
The new construction shall have a minimum of 50 units as 2-bedroom units and 23 units
Commercial Uses: and an additional 5,500 square feet in the basement of the NWP Building. The majority
of the 200 South facade shall be ground floor commercial. Developer shall make efforts
to reserve and lease the ground-floor commercial spaces to community-serving uses,
specifically healthcare providers, childcare operators, or healthy food and beverage
retailers. Developer shall actively market these spaces to such users for a minimum of 4
months following receipt of a certificate of occupancy. If, after commercially reasonable
efforts and documented outreach, the Developer is unable to secure a qualified tenant
from these categories, the City may approve alternative commercial uses that remain
compatible with the project’s community benefit goals. Any proposed pivot shall
include evidence of marketing efforts, a summary of prospective tenants, and a
demonstration that the alternative use maintains or advances public health, wellbeing, or
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
design and construction documents for review and approval. So long as the Design
Documents comply with Developer’s proposal to City in response to City’s RFP and
subsequent interview with Developer’s selection advisory committee, City shall not
higher or a Design Target Site Energy Use Intensity (“EUI”) value corresponding with
such a score that is generated by the Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR tool and
structures, from the street, and promote parking efficiencies and shared parking between
located on the Property. Developer may, at its discretion, incorporate these stalls into a
structured parking facility or reconfigure their location elsewhere on the site. In all
cases, eight stalls shall be reserved for exclusive use by The Magnolia. Developer and
The Magnolia shall negotiate a new long-term parking lease at a nominal fee, reflecting
the reconfigured parking arrangement, which shall be subject to City approval. During
construction, Developer shall commit to providing continuous parking availability for
Fair Housing: comply with federal fair housing laws and tenant selection policies pursuant to the low-
income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program or its successor. The Developer will
affirmatively and aggressively market most living units to “public safety and security”
workers. The broad category of public employees includes law enforcement, emergency
response, critical health, emergency capital work, fire response and prevention, air
quality, related education fields, emerging training and other public safety worker
Requirement: status, including the submission of audited financial statements, and sufficient
historic Northwest Pipeline building and therefore may developed in two phases. The
renovation of the Northwest Pipeline building will be completed prior to or concurrently
with any new construction. Special conditions for the new construction to start prior to
the NWP Building shall be reviewed by the City and approved at City’s sole discretion.
Approval shall only be granted if Developer provides a parking plan and evidence that
renovation of the Northwest Pipeline Building will commence within 90 days of the new
construction. Such circumstances or special conditions shall include:
• site preparation and grading of new construction
• crane coordination between both NWP Building and New Construction
• all uses of LIHTC extensions have been exercised and further delay would
result in guaranteed loss of credits
EXHIBIT TO RESOLUTION
PUBLIC BENEFIT ANALYSIS
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council Members
SUBJECT: Analysis of Public Benefits Provided by Housing Assistance Management
Enterprise’s Redevelopment of the Northwest Pipeline Property “The Grove” in Exchange for a
Below-Market Rate Sale of Property
INTRODUCTION
Salt Lake City (the “City”) owns real property located at approximately 321 East 200 South, Salt
Lake City, consisting of approximately 2.42 acres and the historic Northwest Pipeline building
(the “NWP Building”), collectively the “City Property” which was previously used as the City’s
police and fire headquarters until those departments were relocated in 2013.
A development team consisting of Housing Assistance Management Enterprise (HAME), Xylem
Projects, and Common Ground Institute, (collectively “the Developer”) was selected through a
competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process for the adaptive reuse of the NWP Building
and the redevelopment of the vacant City Property.
Developer’s proposal includes the renovation of the NWP Building, the construction of a new
building, and other associated amenities. The NWP Building and newly constructed buildings
will include 196 residential units, at least 51% of the residential units will be two or more
bedrooms. Units will be deed restricted and made affordable to households earning an annual
average income equal to or less than 60% of area median income (AMI). Developer will
designate a minimum of 16 units for the voluntary 5-year Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Program to help families increase income and build equity. The ground floor and basement of the
buildings are proposed to include a minimum 15,000 square feet of ground floor and basement
commercial space reserved for neighborhood-serving commercial uses such as a daycare,
healthcare services, and healthy food and beverage establishments. The site will also include a
publicly accessible plaza (the “Project”)
As set forth in more detail below, in consideration for the renovation of the NWP Building, the
development of affordable and family-sized housing, the FSS program, and the inclusion of a
daycare and other community-serving commercial uses, Developer requesting the City approve a
discounted sales price of the City Property (the “Sale”). Any adjustment to the purchase price
from fair market value is subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to Utah Code 10-8-2
and City Code 2.58. Accordingly, this public benefits analysis (“PBA”) has been prepared to
help the City Council’s evaluation of the recommended action.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Under Utah law, after first holding a public hearing, a municipal body may appropriate funds
“for any purpose that, in the judgment of the municipal legislative body, provides for the safety,
health, prosperity, moral well-being, peace, order, comfort, or convenience of the inhabitants of
the municipality.” The factors that must be considered by the City Council in determining the
propriety of making such an appropriation or waiver to any type of entity or individual other than
a nonprofit entity are set forth under Utah Code §10-8-2(3)(e). The factors include:
(1) The specific benefits (including intangible benefits) to be received by the City in
return for the arrangement; and
(2) The City’s purpose in making the appropriation, including an analysis of how the
safety, health, prosperity, moral well-being, peace, order, comfort or convenience of the
residents of Salt Lake City will be enhanced; and
(3) Whether the appropriation is “necessary and appropriate” to accomplish the
reasonable goals and objectives of the City in the areas of economic development, job
creation, affordable housing, blight elimination, resource center development, job
preservation, the preservation of historic structures and property, and any other public
purpose.
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT AND CITY PROPERTY
The City Property consists of approximately 2.42 acres and includes two vacant structures. The
NWP Building, which is the primary structure, is a nine-story building built in 1958 by the
Pacific Northwestern Pipeline Corporation. The NWP Building was designed by architects Slack
and David Winburn in the “International Style.” It is one of two buildings in this style in Salt
Lake City. The NWP Building is on the National Register of Historic Places, is therefore
required to be rehabilitated in a manner that conforms to guidelines provided by the National
Park Service Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as part of its redevelopment.
The City Property was acquired by the City in the 1980s and was used for many years to house
public safety operations, including Police, Fire, and 911 dispatch services. The NWP Building
was remodeled after its acquisition by the City. The interior has been modified over the years,
though the exterior of the building has been largely left intact. The facility was vacated in 2013
when the City’s public safety operations were relocated into the new public safety building at
475 South 300 East.
In 2015, the City issued an RFP for the development of the City Property, along with the
property immediately to the north that has since been developed as the Magnolia project, which
provides affordable housing and supportive services for people that have experienced
homelessness. The proposal that was selected in 2015 included the construction of the Magnolia,
adaptive reuse of the NWP Building, the development of a new residential building and parking
structure, and open space. The Magnolia project was completed in 2021; however, the other
components of the 2015 development proposal did not move forward.
In 2023, the City released a new RFP to identify an experienced development team to renovate
the NWP Building and develop the vacant properties to contribute to the City’s livability goals
and support the surrounding neighborhood. A selection committee comprised of elected officials,
City staff, and community members selected the Developer as the development partner and has
supported the Developer through the predevelopment process.
TERMS OF THE SALE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS PROVIDED
I. Terms of Sale
Developer’s Project that will provide housing affordable to households earning between 30% and
80% AMI for at least 50 years. The Project, called The Grove, is located along 200 South, which
is the busiest transit corridor in the State of Utah, used by 34 buses an hour. The Project will
activate this underutilized City Property, which has sat vacant for many years and attracted
nuisance activities, resulting in frequent complaints to the City from neighboring residents and
businesses.
Construction of the Project is anticipated to start by September of 2026, with estimated
completion of construction in 2028, according to the Developer. The Project will be comprised
of two buildings — the NWP Building and a new construction building with a shared parking
structure. 63 residential units (27 one-bedroom units, 30 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-
bedroom units) will be included as part of the adaptive reuse of the NWP Building, with the
remaining 133 units in a new construction building.
16 residential units will be designated as eligible to participate in the Housing Authority of Salt
Lake City’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-year incentive program that
aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity.
Developer will preserve the existing historic facade and restore the remaining historic interior
elements at the NWP Building. The ground floor and basement of the NWP Building will
include approximately 5,500 square feet of commercial space, and an additional 5,500 square
feet of commercial space in the basement level. Commercial spaces will be specifically targeted
at community-serving uses, including daycare, healthcare services, healthy food and beverage,
and event spaces.
The new construction buildings will include screened parking for approximately 86 stalls.
Shaded community gathering space and public art installations will be included as part of the
creation of a central, publicly accessible plaza on the City Property.
The City has entered into an agreement for the NWP Building and its associated parcel. This
agreement allows for the sale of the property at fair market value. The City intends to amend the
agreement to sell the NWP Building and enter into a new agreement to sell the City Property (at
the rate approved by City Council) pending Developer’s completion of certain closing
requirements, which shall include the execution of a Development Agreement for the Project.
Before closing on the Sale of the City Property to Developer for the Project, the City and
Developer have agreed that Developer must demonstrate evidence of construction and permanent
financing, and that the NWP Building shall be constructed to conform to guidelines either
provided by or consistent with the National Park Service Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation. Developer must also demonstrate that the Project’s new construction building
shall be designed to achieve a “Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR” score of 90 or higher.
Developer shall have satisfied all the requirements necessary for the commencement of site
preparation and construction of the Project improvements.
Developer intends to finance the Project using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Housing
Authority bond debt and/or private debt, historic tax credits, and other awards and grants.
The City’s financial contribution in the form of a below-market rate sale is essential to making
The Project financially feasible given the significant cost of historic rehabilitation, affordable
housing construction, and inclusion of public-serving amenities that generate limited or no
operating revenue. The City’s support directly enables the transformation of a long-vacant site
into a productive community asset that advances the City’s objectives.
In exchange for the public benefits that Developer will be providing by creating family-sized
affordable housing and community-centered commercial space that includes a daycare facility
healthcare services and healthy food and beverage providers; by rehabilitating and preserving the
historic NWP Building; by supporting the revitalization and activation of a currently vacant City-
owned property; and by promoting opportunities for renters to build equity; Developer is
requesting that the City approve a below-market rate Sale of the City Property.
II. Costs to the City
Under the proposed Sale between the City and Developer, the City will convey the Project Site,
for $500,000 for the NWP Building property and $500,000 for the New Construction property,
for a total of $1,000,000. The sales price is payable to the City in the form of subordinate
promissory notes effective from certificate of occupancy. Payments shall be $1 each year for
fifteen years. Following this initial period until year 15, Developer shall pay 50% of any positive
surplus cash flow generated from the Project, not less than $1 per year. After year fifteen, the
promissory notes shall accrue interest at a simple, non-compounding, annual rate of three percent
(3%) per annum, however, no interest payments shall be due prior to final maturity. Only the
interest on the outstanding unpaid principal balance at maturity will be applied to final payment
due upon maturity.
The sale will require that the City Property will be used solely for the Project, including but not
limited to the development and operation of the renovated NWP Building, a new construction
building, and the public plaza.
The appraised value as of March 24, 2025, for the City Property is $18,050,000, with
$17,390,000 attributed to the land and $660,000 attributed to the building. The appraised value
may be updated prior to the City’s conveyance of the Property. The below-market sale would be
offered as the City’s contribution to providing solutions for historic preservation, affordable and
family-sized housing, and community services. The City will not have any responsibility for
remediation, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of the City Property or Project.
II. Public Benefits Provided by the Project.
The below-market sale is necessary to unlock these public benefits. The City’s contribution
bridges a financing gap that private capital alone cannot fill due to the project’s affordability
commitments, costly historic preservation standards, and inclusion of non-revenue community
amenities. This investment ensures that the redevelopment of the Northwest Pipeline site delivers
lasting value. The Project provides numerous benefits to the City and promotes the City’s
reasonable goals and objectives to preserve historic structures, increase the availability of
affordable housing, improve housing stability, and increase opportunities for homeownership and
other wealth and equity-building opportunities for families.
Residents of the Project will be provided with access to secure screened parking and will be
encouraged to take advantage of the frequent transit service available on 200 South. Commercial
tenants will benefit from the project’s prime location near the City’s central business district and
increased foot traffic generated by the new residents and guests. The Project will also provide
residents and community members with access to a variety of community-centered businesses,
including childcare, healthcare services, healthy food and beverage providers, and other small,
local businesses. The addition of these businesses and services providers may create additional
job opportunities for community members.
Developer shall designate at minimum 16 units in the Project as eligible to participate in the
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-
year incentive program that aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity. The
FSS Program includes two key features – a financial incentive for participants to increase their
earnings in the form of an escrow savings account that increases as their earnings increase, and
case management or coaching to help participants access services they may need to overcome
barriers to employment, strengthen their financial capability, and address other challenges
holding them back from achieving their goals. Through FSS, as participating households increase
their income, the additional rent that would normally be paid to the Developer is instead
deposited into an interest-bearing escrow account, building savings over time. Coupled with
individualized coaching, this structure enables families to strengthen their financial stability,
reduce reliance on subsidy, and accumulate meaningful resources. In Salt Lake City, many
graduates of the program have successfully used their escrow savings as down payments to
purchase homes. By embedding FSS into this Project, the City will expand opportunities for
current and future residents to transition from renting to homeownership, creating long-term
stability and wealth-building for Salt Lake families.
The Project is also designed as a transit-oriented development (TOD) that leverages the
Property’s prime location along 200 South, the state’s busiest transit corridor and the route of the
new bus rapid transit (BRT) line. By locating affordable housing, neighborhood-serving
businesses, and community amenities directly adjacent to high-frequency transit, the Project will
maximize opportunities for residents and patrons to reduce reliance on automobiles. This design
supports Salt Lake City’s Climate Positive 2040 goals by encouraging walking, cycling, and
transit use, thereby reducing vehicle trips, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and improving air
quality. Reduced automobile usage will also directly contribute to climate resilience by lessening
local air pollution and mitigating urban heat impacts associated with heavy traffic. The Project’s
TOD features advance the City’s adopted Housing SLC (2023–2027) and Thriving in Place anti-
displacement strategy, which both encourage transit-oriented development and the use of public
land as critical tools for ensuring long-term affordability and equitable neighborhood growth. In
doing so, the Project will reduce combined housing and transportation costs for households while
strengthening the viability of the City’s investment in high-capacity transit.
The Project will generate significant economic vitality by bringing new residents, businesses,
and community services to a long-vacant property in the heart of the City. More than 250 new
residents will increase local purchasing power and strengthen neighborhood retail, while the
Project’s minimum of 15,000 square feet of commercial space will be prioritized for locally
owned businesses and neighborhood-serving providers. This focus on small business
development and entrepreneurship will create new job opportunities, diversify the local
economy, and ensure that the benefits of redevelopment circulate within the community. By
combining affordable housing with accessible commercial services, the Project will catalyze a
more vibrant, walkable district that attracts additional investment and enhances the overall
economic resilience of Salt Lake City’s Central City neighborhood.
The Project will also contribute to increased neighborhood safety. By transforming a long-vacant
property into an active mixed-use development, the Project will eliminate blight and reduce
nuisance activities that have historically generated frequent complaints from nearby residents
and businesses. The addition of housing, commercial space, and community amenities will create
a consistent community presence that enhances visibility and fosters a safer pedestrian
environment. Reduced reliance on automobiles will also improve traffic safety by lowering the
number of vehicle trips, thereby reducing the risk of collisions and creating safer conditions for
pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
The City will also benefit from the revitalization of the currently vacant City Property through
reduced maintenance obligations, activation of the surrounding streetscape, generation of
additional tax revenue, and furthering the City’s goal of utilizing publicly owned property for the
development of affordable housing. Community members will benefit from the addition of
neighborhood-serving businesses that provide essential goods and services, enhancing quality of
life and supporting local needs. By transforming the site into an active and vibrant space, the
Project should reduce nuisance activities in the immediate area, which will lessen demands on
City resources in responding to complaints and will benefit the broader community.
III. Salt Lake City’s Purposes and Enhancing the Quality of Life for Residents.
Through the services mentioned above, the Project aims to serve households earning 30% to
80% of AMI. By helping serve the needs of these residents, the Project is expected to provide
measurable benefits to the City, including the availability of safe, stable, and affordable housing
and a reduction in nuisance and public safety concerns in the area.
The site’s redevelopment will benefit the surrounding neighborhood by increasing the residential
population, bringing new customers to local businesses, and enhancing downtown’s vibrancy.
The Project’s commercial space will create opportunities for businesses that provide valuable
services to the community.
IV. Accomplishing Salt Lake City’s Goals.
By developing 196 units of affordable housing, the Project supports the City’s Housing Plan,
Housing SLC (2023-2027), which outlines strategies to address Salt Lake City’s shortage of
approximately 5,500 units of affordable housing. Housing SLC heavily prioritizes individuals
and households who face the greatest risk of housing insecurity and displacement. To do this, the
City has developed the following goals:
1) Make progress toward closing the housing gap of 5,500 units of deeply affordable
housing by entitling a minimum of 2,000 deeply affordable (30% AMI or below) units
and a minimum of 2,000 affordable (3%-80% AMI) units throughout the city.
2) Increasing housing stability throughout the city.
3) Increase opportunities for homeownership and other wealth and equity-building
opportunities.
The plan also provides guidance for evaluating and appropriating City funds for housing. The
priorities relevant to the Project are as follows:
1) Incentivizing new residential development where it will benefit the most people.
2) Support new housing at all income levels by making it easy and attractive to build
affordable housing.
3) Increase spending on rental assistance and affordable housing construction and
develop new funding sources to make it possible.
4) Create rental housing opportunities in every neighborhood.
Additionally, the Project helps further Strategic Priority 3d of Thriving in Place, the City’s anti-
displacement strategy plan, which encourages utilization of publicly owned property to leverage
land assets in support of long-term affordability and equitable development. The Project furthers
City objectives by utilizing publicly owned property to create new affordable housing and
creating opportunities for wealth building and homeownership.
CONCLUSION
The development of the Grove Project by Developer will provide significant benefit to residents
of the City. Approving a below-market sale for the City Property is an appropriate use of City
resources to achieve the City’s “reasonable goals and objectives…in the area of economic
development, job creation, affordable housing, blight elimination, resource center development,
job preservation, the preservation of historic structures and property.” The Project will bring
new activity to the neighborhood by introducing new housing, businesses, and community
services to a site that is currently vacant and providing no benefit to the City. The City’s
participation through the below-market terms is necessary to achieve these outcomes and ensure
enduring public benefit. By restoring the historic Northwest Pipeline Building, providing
affordable family-sized housing that aligns with Salt Lake City’s sustainability goals, increasing
opportunities for homeownership and financial stability for residents through participation in the
FSS Program, and revitalizing a central neighborhood within Salt Lake City, Developer has
demonstrated its intent to provide sufficient public benefit to merit a below market rate reduction
for a sale of the City Property.
EXHIBIT TO RESOLUTION
The Grove Project Term Sheet
PURCHASE AND SALE TERMS
consisting of a minimum of 196 units, that are a mix of one, two, and three-bedrooms,
with the units affordable to households at 80% of the area median income (AMI) and
below, as further defined herein, and the opportunity for a minimum of 16 households
to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The project will include both new
construction as well as the renovation of the historic Northwest Pipeline building
(“NWP Building”); a minimum of 15,000 square feet ground floor and basement level
neighborhood commercial space targeted to neighborhood service providers including a
daycare with a play structure, healthy foods and beverages, and healthcare; progressive
parking strategy; energy star 90 for the new construction; publicly-visible art and the
Owner: Grove Properties, LLC, or one or more other special purpose entities owned or to be
owned by Housing Assistance Management Enterprise (“HAME”). Xylem Projects LLC
(“Xylem”) and Common Ground Institute LLC (“CGI”), or affiliates thereof, may
attributed to the land and $660,000 attributed to the building, as determined by an agreed
upon appraisal dated November 4, 2025. Prior to closing, this appraisal may be updated
Market Value: requesting that the appraised value be discounted to $500,000 for the NWP Building,
and $500,000 for the New Construction Parcel, for a total sales price of $1,000,000,
limited to: 4% or 9% federal low-income housing tax credits (“LIHTC”); tax-exempt
bonds; state low-income housing tax credits; historic tax credits; an owner’s note
including property; project-based voucher enhancement; state transportation
infrastructure funds; CRA or Housing Stability funds; deferred developer fee; Olene
Requirements: anticipated to be at the time of the Developer’s tax credit closing. Closing will occur
after the following conditions are met in its entirety or for each respective phase:
• Developer and City shall have agreed on the terms and form of various
agreements including a Development Agreement, Public Access Easements, the
Right to Repurchase Agreement, and Restrictive Use Agreement. These
documents shall be recorded immediately after the deed.
• Developer shall have prepared and recorded, or will record at Closing, an
amended plat with Salt Lake County.
• Developer shall have received all necessary zoning approvals to commence
construction of the Project.
• Developer shall provide evidence of adequate parking plan to meet zoning
requirements. Plan shall include interim parking strategy and schematic design
and development timeline of the proposed parking structure located within the
•
executed long-term parking lease or other binding parking agreement with
Magnolia securing the use of eight parking stalls.
• Developer shall provide the City with verification of construction and long-
term financing and obtain a payment and performance bond prior to closing.
• Closing on the property shall take place simultaneously with the closing on the
development’s financing, issuance of a “will issue” building permit letter, and
approval by the internal staff review committee established by the City of the
final design and construction documents and schedule of development.
• Developer shall demonstrate that the Northwest Pipeline building shall be
constructed to conform to guidelines either provided by or consistent with the
National Park Service Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
and such standards shall be referenced in the Development Agreement.
• Developer shall demonstrate that the development shall be designed to achieve
a “Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR” score of 90 or higher or a Design Target
Site Energy Use Intensity (“EUI”) value corresponding with such a score that is
generated by the Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR and such standards shall
be referenced in the Development Agreement.
• Developer shall have satisfied all the requirements necessary for the
NWP Building and New Construction respectively.
Developer shall pay the City cash flow payments as follows:
• Initial Compliance Period: A payment of $1 per year shall be made until the
end of the LIHTC compliance period. The LIHTC compliance period shall be
15 years after the Certificate of Occupancy is received and pursuant to Section
42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Post-Compliance Period: Beginning upon the expiration of the LIHTC
compliance period, an annual payment of 50% of surplus net cash flow. If net
cash flow is not available in a particular year, the payment will not be less than
$1 per year.
Developer shall annually submit to the City financial documentation, in a form and level
of detail acceptable to the City, sufficient to verify the calculation of surplus cash flow
and the amount, if any, payable on the promissory notes.
The promissory notes shall accrue interest at a simple, non-compounding, annual rate of
three percent (3%) per annum starting at year 15, however, no interest payments shall be
due prior to final maturity. At final maturity, only the interest that accrued on the
outstanding unpaid principal balance will be applied to final payment.
The promissory note shall have a final maturity in Year 55, at which time any unpaid
principal balance and the accrued interest on the unpaid principal balance shall be
immediately due. There shall be no automatic forgiveness.
Any unpaid balance and accrued interest shall become immediately due and payable
upon sale, transfer, or refinancing of the Property, subject to senior lender’s consent.
Agreement(s) recorded by Utah Housing Corporation, LIHTC investors and other senior
lenders. In addition, the cash flow may be subject to standstill provisions as may be
Requirement: agreements and closing has not occurred by June 30, 2027, after all opportunities to
Developer shall provide the City with a detailed Construction Schedule within 60 days
of Closing, identifying major milestones. Developer shall update the Construction
Schedule quarterly and provide written notice to the City of any material deviations.
Developer shall meet the following milestones:
• Commence Construction – NWP Building: No later than 18 months following
the Closing.
• Commence Construction – New Construction: No later than 24 months
following Closing.
• Substantial Completion – NWP Building: No later than 30 months following
the Construction Start.
• Substantial Completion – New Construction: No later than 30 months
Requirement: developed and continuously operated as affordable housing 80% AMI and below, with
units affordable and restricted to households earning up to the following AMI:
NWP BUILDING:
• A minimum of 7 units at 30% AMI
• A minimum of 7 units at 40% AMI
• A minimum of 7 units at 50% AMI
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
• A minimum of 14 units at 30% AMI
• A minimum of 14 units at 40% AMI
• A minimum of 14 units at 50% AMI
The NWP Building shall contain a minimum of 63 total units, and the new construction
shall contain a minimum of 133 total units. All remaining units will be held at
affordability levels that are in compliance with LIHTC requirements at 80% AMI and
below with an average of 60% AMI for all units dependent on 4% LIHTC or 9% LIHTC
applications.
Compliance of affordability and occupancy requirements shall be demonstrated through
an annual report submitted to the City.
A Restrictive Use Agreement shall be recorded against the Property at closing. The
agreement shall be recorded immediately after the deed, run with the land, bind all
successors and assigns, and remain in full force and effect for a term of fifty years from
certificate of occupancy. All restrictions contained in this agreement shall survive
Sufficiency: the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-year incentive program that
aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity with an emphasis on
homeownership opportunities. The FSS Program includes two key features – a financial
incentive for participants to increase their wealth in the form of an escrow savings
account that increases as their earnings increase, and case management or coaching to
help participants access services they may need to overcome barriers to employment,
strengthen their financial capability, and address other challenges holding them back
from achieving their goals. Developer shall provide an annual report summarizing
and case management services, credit-building tools, savings or equity building
opportunities, and workforce navigation. Developer will provide access to a discounted
real estate agent service to assist residents on their journey to homeownership.
Developer shall provide an annual report summarizing participation, outcomes, and
Project: modification constitutes a material change from the proposed Project. For purposes of
the Agreement, a “material change” means a modification that substantially deviates
from the proposed Project and, with respect to any terms involving numbers or
percentages, results in a change by more than 10%. Developer shall provide City with
written notice of any such minor modification, including without limitation any changes
specified by the City’s Building Services or Planning Departments. Developer shall not
make any material change to the proposed Project without City’s approval, which
Building will include a minimum of 30 2-bedroom units and 6 units 3-bedroom or more.
The new construction shall have a minimum of 50 units as 2-bedroom units and 23 units
Commercial Uses: and an additional 5,500 square feet in the basement of the NWP Building. The majority
of the 200 South facade shall be ground floor commercial. Developer shall make efforts
to reserve and lease the ground-floor commercial spaces to community-serving uses,
specifically healthcare providers, childcare operators, or healthy food and beverage
retailers. Developer shall actively market these spaces to such users for a minimum of 4
months following receipt of a certificate of occupancy. If, after commercially reasonable
efforts and documented outreach, the Developer is unable to secure a qualified tenant
from these categories, the City may approve alternative commercial uses that remain
compatible with the project’s community benefit goals. Any proposed pivot shall
include evidence of marketing efforts, a summary of prospective tenants, and a
demonstration that the alternative use maintains or advances public health, wellbeing, or
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
design and construction documents for review and approval. So long as the Design
Documents comply with Developer’s proposal to City in response to City’s RFP and
subsequent interview with Developer’s selection advisory committee, City shall not
higher or a Design Target Site Energy Use Intensity (“EUI”) value corresponding with
such a score that is generated by the Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR tool and
structures, from the street, and promote parking efficiencies and shared parking between
located on the Property. Developer may, at its discretion, incorporate these stalls into a
structured parking facility or reconfigure their location elsewhere on the site. In all
cases, eight stalls shall be reserved for exclusive use by The Magnolia. Developer and
The Magnolia shall negotiate a new long-term parking lease at a nominal fee, reflecting
the reconfigured parking arrangement, which shall be subject to City approval. During
construction, Developer shall commit to providing continuous parking availability for
Fair Housing: comply with federal fair housing laws and tenant selection policies pursuant to the low-
income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program or its successor. The Developer will
affirmatively and aggressively market most living units to “public safety and security”
workers. The broad category of public employees includes law enforcement, emergency
response, critical health, emergency capital work, fire response and prevention, air
quality, related education fields, emerging training and other public safety worker
Requirement: status, including the submission of audited financial statements, and sufficient
historic Northwest Pipeline building and therefore may developed in two phases. The
renovation of the Northwest Pipeline building will be completed prior to or concurrently
with any new construction. Special conditions for the new construction to start prior to
the NWP Building shall be reviewed by the City and approved at City’s sole discretion.
Approval shall only be granted if Developer provides a parking plan and evidence that
renovation of the Northwest Pipeline Building will commence within 90 days of the new
construction. Such circumstances or special conditions shall include:
• site preparation and grading of new construction
• crane coordination between both NWP Building and New Construction
• all uses of LIHTC extensions have been exercised and further delay would
result in guaranteed loss of credits
EXHIBIT C: PUBLIC BENEFIT ANALYSIS
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council Members
SUBJECT: Analysis of Public Benefits Provided by Housing Assistance Management
Enterprise’s Redevelopment of the Northwest Pipeline Property “The Grove” in Exchange for a
Below-Market Rate Sale of Property
INTRODUCTION
Salt Lake City (the “City”) owns real property located at approximately 321 East 200 South, Salt
Lake City, consisting of approximately 2.42 acres and the historic Northwest Pipeline building
(the “NWP Building”), collectively the “City Property” which was previously used as the City’s
police and fire headquarters until those departments were relocated in 2013.
A development team consisting of Housing Assistance Management Enterprise (HAME), Xylem
Projects, and Common Ground Institute, (collectively “the Developer”) was selected through a
competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process for the adaptive reuse of the NWP Building
and the redevelopment of the vacant City Property.
Developer’s proposal includes the renovation of the NWP Building, the construction of a new
building, and other associated amenities. The NWP Building and newly constructed buildings
will include 196 residential units, at least 51% of the residential units will be two or more
bedrooms. Units will be deed restricted and made affordable to households earning an annual
average income equal to or less than 60% of area median income (AMI). Developer will
designate a minimum of 16 units for the voluntary 5-year Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Program to help families increase income and build equity. The ground floor and basement of the
buildings are proposed to include a minimum 15,000 square feet of ground floor and basement
commercial space reserved for neighborhood-serving commercial uses such as a daycare,
healthcare services, and healthy food and beverage establishments. The site will also include a
publicly accessible plaza (the “Project”)
As set forth in more detail below, in consideration for the renovation of the NWP Building, the
development of affordable and family-sized housing, the FSS program, and the inclusion of a
daycare and other community-serving commercial uses, Developer requesting the City approve a
discounted sales price of the City Property (the “Sale”). Any adjustment to the purchase price
from fair market value is subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to Utah Code 10-8-2
and City Code 2.58. Accordingly, this public benefits analysis (“PBA”) has been prepared to
help the City Council’s evaluation of the recommended action.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Under Utah law, after first holding a public hearing, a municipal body may appropriate funds
“for any purpose that, in the judgment of the municipal legislative body, provides for the safety,
health, prosperity, moral well-being, peace, order, comfort, or convenience of the inhabitants of
the municipality.” The factors that must be considered by the City Council in determining the
propriety of making such an appropriation or waiver to any type of entity or individual other than
a nonprofit entity are set forth under Utah Code §10-8-2(3)(e). The factors include:
(1) The specific benefits (including intangible benefits) to be received by the City in
return for the arrangement; and
(2) The City’s purpose in making the appropriation, including an analysis of how the
safety, health, prosperity, moral well-being, peace, order, comfort or convenience of the
residents of Salt Lake City will be enhanced; and
(3) Whether the appropriation is “necessary and appropriate” to accomplish the
reasonable goals and objectives of the City in the areas of economic development, job
creation, affordable housing, blight elimination, resource center development, job
preservation, the preservation of historic structures and property, and any other public
purpose.
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT AND CITY PROPERTY
The City Property consists of approximately 2.42 acres and includes two vacant structures. The
NWP Building, which is the primary structure, is a nine-story building built in 1958 by the
Pacific Northwestern Pipeline Corporation. The NWP Building was designed by architects Slack
and David Winburn in the “International Style.” It is one of two buildings in this style in Salt
Lake City. The NWP Building is on the National Register of Historic Places, is therefore
required to be rehabilitated in a manner that conforms to guidelines provided by the National
Park Service Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as part of its redevelopment.
The City Property was acquired by the City in the 1980s and was used for many years to house
public safety operations, including Police, Fire, and 911 dispatch services. The NWP Building
was remodeled after its acquisition by the City. The interior has been modified over the years,
though the exterior of the building has been largely left intact. The facility was vacated in 2013
when the City’s public safety operations were relocated into the new public safety building at
475 South 300 East.
In 2015, the City issued an RFP for the development of the City Property, along with the
property immediately to the north that has since been developed as the Magnolia project, which
provides affordable housing and supportive services for people that have experienced
homelessness. The proposal that was selected in 2015 included the construction of the Magnolia,
adaptive reuse of the NWP Building, the development of a new residential building and parking
structure, and open space. The Magnolia project was completed in 2021; however, the other
components of the 2015 development proposal did not move forward.
In 2023, the City released a new RFP to identify an experienced development team to renovate
the NWP Building and develop the vacant properties to contribute to the City’s livability goals
and support the surrounding neighborhood. A selection committee comprised of elected officials,
City staff, and community members selected the Developer as the development partner and has
supported the Developer through the predevelopment process.
TERMS OF THE SALE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS PROVIDED
I. Terms of Sale
Developer’s Project that will provide housing affordable to households earning between 30% and
80% AMI for at least 50 years. The Project, called The Grove, is located along 200 South, which
is the busiest transit corridor in the State of Utah, used by 34 buses an hour. The Project will
activate this underutilized City Property, which has sat vacant for many years and attracted
nuisance activities, resulting in frequent complaints to the City from neighboring residents and
businesses.
Construction of the Project is anticipated to start by September of 2026, with estimated
completion of construction in 2028, according to the Developer. The Project will be comprised
of two buildings — the NWP Building and a new construction building with a shared parking
structure. 63 residential units (27 one-bedroom units, 30 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-
bedroom units) will be included as part of the adaptive reuse of the NWP Building, with the
remaining 133 units in a new construction building.
16 residential units will be designated as eligible to participate in the Housing Authority of Salt
Lake City’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-year incentive program that
aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity.
Developer will preserve the existing historic facade and restore the remaining historic interior
elements at the NWP Building. The ground floor and basement of the NWP Building will
include approximately 5,500 square feet of commercial space, and an additional 5,500 square
feet of commercial space in the basement level. Commercial spaces will be specifically targeted
at community-serving uses, including daycare, healthcare services, healthy food and beverage,
and event spaces.
The new construction buildings will include screened parking for approximately 86 stalls.
Shaded community gathering space and public art installations will be included as part of the
creation of a central, publicly accessible plaza on the City Property.
The City has entered into an agreement for the NWP Building and its associated parcel. This
agreement allows for the sale of the property at fair market value. The City intends to amend the
agreement to sell the NWP Building and enter into a new agreement to sell the City Property (at
the rate approved by City Council) pending Developer’s completion of certain closing
requirements, which shall include the execution of a Development Agreement for the Project.
Before closing on the Sale of the City Property to Developer for the Project, the City and
Developer have agreed that Developer must demonstrate evidence of construction and permanent
financing, and that the NWP Building shall be constructed to conform to guidelines either
provided by or consistent with the National Park Service Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation. Developer must also demonstrate that the Project’s new construction building
shall be designed to achieve a “Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR” score of 90 or higher.
Developer shall have satisfied all the requirements necessary for the commencement of site
preparation and construction of the Project improvements.
Developer intends to finance the Project using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Housing
Authority bond debt and/or private debt, historic tax credits, and other awards and grants.
The City’s financial contribution in the form of a below-market rate sale is essential to making
The Project financially feasible given the significant cost of historic rehabilitation, affordable
housing construction, and inclusion of public-serving amenities that generate limited or no
operating revenue. The City’s support directly enables the transformation of a long-vacant site
into a productive community asset that advances the City’s objectives.
In exchange for the public benefits that Developer will be providing by creating family-sized
affordable housing and community-centered commercial space that includes a daycare facility
healthcare services and healthy food and beverage providers; by rehabilitating and preserving the
historic NWP Building; by supporting the revitalization and activation of a currently vacant City-
owned property; and by promoting opportunities for renters to build equity; Developer is
requesting that the City approve a below-market rate Sale of the City Property.
II. Costs to the City
Under the proposed Sale between the City and Developer, the City will convey the Project Site,
for $500,000 for the NWP Building property and $500,000 for the New Construction property,
for a total of $1,000,000. The sales price is payable to the City in the form of subordinate
promissory notes effective from certificate of occupancy. Payments shall be $1 each year for
fifteen years. Following this initial period until year 15, Developer shall pay 50% of any positive
surplus cash flow generated from the Project, not less than $1 per year. After year fifteen, the
promissory notes shall accrue interest at a simple, non-compounding, annual rate of three percent
(3%) per annum, however, no interest payments shall be due prior to final maturity. Only the
interest on the outstanding unpaid principal balance at maturity will be applied to final payment
due upon maturity.
The sale will require that the City Property will be used solely for the Project, including but not
limited to the development and operation of the renovated NWP Building, a new construction
building, and the public plaza.
The appraised value as of March 24, 2025, for the City Property is $18,050,000, with
$17,390,000 attributed to the land and $660,000 attributed to the building. The appraised value
may be updated prior to the City’s conveyance of the Property. The below-market sale would be
offered as the City’s contribution to providing solutions for historic preservation, affordable and
family-sized housing, and community services. The City will not have any responsibility for
remediation, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of the City Property or Project.
II. Public Benefits Provided by the Project.
The below-market sale is necessary to unlock these public benefits. The City’s contribution
bridges a financing gap that private capital alone cannot fill due to the project’s affordability
commitments, costly historic preservation standards, and inclusion of non-revenue community
amenities. This investment ensures that the redevelopment of the Northwest Pipeline site delivers
lasting value. The Project provides numerous benefits to the City and promotes the City’s
reasonable goals and objectives to preserve historic structures, increase the availability of
affordable housing, improve housing stability, and increase opportunities for homeownership and
other wealth and equity-building opportunities for families.
Residents of the Project will be provided with access to secure screened parking and will be
encouraged to take advantage of the frequent transit service available on 200 South. Commercial
tenants will benefit from the project’s prime location near the City’s central business district and
increased foot traffic generated by the new residents and guests. The Project will also provide
residents and community members with access to a variety of community-centered businesses,
including childcare, healthcare services, healthy food and beverage providers, and other small,
local businesses. The addition of these businesses and services providers may create additional
job opportunities for community members.
Developer shall designate at minimum 16 units in the Project as eligible to participate in the
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a voluntary 5-
year incentive program that aims to help families increase their earnings and build equity. The
FSS Program includes two key features – a financial incentive for participants to increase their
earnings in the form of an escrow savings account that increases as their earnings increase, and
case management or coaching to help participants access services they may need to overcome
barriers to employment, strengthen their financial capability, and address other challenges
holding them back from achieving their goals. Through FSS, as participating households increase
their income, the additional rent that would normally be paid to the Developer is instead
deposited into an interest-bearing escrow account, building savings over time. Coupled with
individualized coaching, this structure enables families to strengthen their financial stability,
reduce reliance on subsidy, and accumulate meaningful resources. In Salt Lake City, many
graduates of the program have successfully used their escrow savings as down payments to
purchase homes. By embedding FSS into this Project, the City will expand opportunities for
current and future residents to transition from renting to homeownership, creating long-term
stability and wealth-building for Salt Lake families.
The Project is also designed as a transit-oriented development (TOD) that leverages the
Property’s prime location along 200 South, the state’s busiest transit corridor and the route of the
new bus rapid transit (BRT) line. By locating affordable housing, neighborhood-serving
businesses, and community amenities directly adjacent to high-frequency transit, the Project will
maximize opportunities for residents and patrons to reduce reliance on automobiles. This design
supports Salt Lake City’s Climate Positive 2040 goals by encouraging walking, cycling, and
transit use, thereby reducing vehicle trips, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and improving air
quality. Reduced automobile usage will also directly contribute to climate resilience by lessening
local air pollution and mitigating urban heat impacts associated with heavy traffic. The Project’s
TOD features advance the City’s adopted Housing SLC (2023–2027) and Thriving in Place anti-
displacement strategy, which both encourage transit-oriented development and the use of public
land as critical tools for ensuring long-term affordability and equitable neighborhood growth. In
doing so, the Project will reduce combined housing and transportation costs for households while
strengthening the viability of the City’s investment in high-capacity transit.
The Project will generate significant economic vitality by bringing new residents, businesses,
and community services to a long-vacant property in the heart of the City. More than 250 new
residents will increase local purchasing power and strengthen neighborhood retail, while the
Project’s minimum of 15,000 square feet of commercial space will be prioritized for locally
owned businesses and neighborhood-serving providers. This focus on small business
development and entrepreneurship will create new job opportunities, diversify the local
economy, and ensure that the benefits of redevelopment circulate within the community. By
combining affordable housing with accessible commercial services, the Project will catalyze a
more vibrant, walkable district that attracts additional investment and enhances the overall
economic resilience of Salt Lake City’s Central City neighborhood.
The Project will also contribute to increased neighborhood safety. By transforming a long-vacant
property into an active mixed-use development, the Project will eliminate blight and reduce
nuisance activities that have historically generated frequent complaints from nearby residents
and businesses. The addition of housing, commercial space, and community amenities will create
a consistent community presence that enhances visibility and fosters a safer pedestrian
environment. Reduced reliance on automobiles will also improve traffic safety by lowering the
number of vehicle trips, thereby reducing the risk of collisions and creating safer conditions for
pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
The City will also benefit from the revitalization of the currently vacant City Property through
reduced maintenance obligations, activation of the surrounding streetscape, generation of
additional tax revenue, and furthering the City’s goal of utilizing publicly owned property for the
development of affordable housing. Community members will benefit from the addition of
neighborhood-serving businesses that provide essential goods and services, enhancing quality of
life and supporting local needs. By transforming the site into an active and vibrant space, the
Project should reduce nuisance activities in the immediate area, which will lessen demands on
City resources in responding to complaints and will benefit the broader community.
III. Salt Lake City’s Purposes and Enhancing the Quality of Life for Residents.
Through the services mentioned above, the Project aims to serve households earning 30% to
80% of AMI. By helping serve the needs of these residents, the Project is expected to provide
measurable benefits to the City, including the availability of safe, stable, and affordable housing
and a reduction in nuisance and public safety concerns in the area.
The site’s redevelopment will benefit the surrounding neighborhood by increasing the residential
population, bringing new customers to local businesses, and enhancing downtown’s vibrancy.
The Project’s commercial space will create opportunities for businesses that provide valuable
services to the community.
IV. Accomplishing Salt Lake City’s Goals.
By developing 196 units of affordable housing, the Project supports the City’s Housing Plan,
Housing SLC (2023-2027), which outlines strategies to address Salt Lake City’s shortage of
approximately 5,500 units of affordable housing. Housing SLC heavily prioritizes individuals
and households who face the greatest risk of housing insecurity and displacement. To do this, the
City has developed the following goals:
1) Make progress toward closing the housing gap of 5,500 units of deeply affordable
housing by entitling a minimum of 2,000 deeply affordable (30% AMI or below) units
and a minimum of 2,000 affordable (30%-80% AMI) units throughout the city.
2) Increasing housing stability throughout the city.
3) Increase opportunities for homeownership and other wealth and equity-building
opportunities.
The plan also provides guidance for evaluating and appropriating City funds for housing. The
priorities relevant to the Project are as follows:
1) Incentivizing new residential development where it will benefit the most people.
2) Support new housing at all income levels by making it easy and attractive to build
affordable housing.
3) Increase spending on rental assistance and affordable housing construction and
develop new funding sources to make it possible.
4) Create rental housing opportunities in every neighborhood.
Additionally, the Project helps further Strategic Priority 3d of Thriving in Place, the City’s anti-
displacement strategy plan, which encourages utilization of publicly owned property to leverage
land assets in support of long-term affordability and equitable development. The Project furthers
City objectives by utilizing publicly owned property to create new affordable housing and
creating opportunities for wealth building and homeownership.
CONCLUSION
The development of the Grove Project by Developer will provide significant benefit to residents
of the City. Approving a below-market sale for the City Property is an appropriate use of City
resources to achieve the City’s “reasonable goals and objectives…in the area of economic
development, job creation, affordable housing, blight elimination, resource center development,
job preservation, the preservation of historic structures and property.” The Project will bring
new activity to the neighborhood by introducing new housing, businesses, and community
services to a site that is currently vacant and providing no benefit to the City. The City’s
participation through the below-market terms is necessary to achieve these outcomes and ensure
enduring public benefit. By restoring the historic Northwest Pipeline Building, providing
affordable family-sized housing that aligns with Salt Lake City’s sustainability goals, increasing
opportunities for homeownership and financial stability for residents through participation in the
FSS Program, and revitalizing a central neighborhood within Salt Lake City, Developer has
demonstrated its intent to provide sufficient public benefit to merit a below market rate reduction
for a sale of the City Property.
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Northwest Pipeline Building
Renovation
The Grove Development - Public Benefit Analysis
Overview
The administration is requesting approval of the
proposed term sheet for the below-market sale
of the Northwest Pipeline property to enable
historic preservation, affordable, family -sized
housing, and community-serving commercial
space
Background
•2.42 acres at 321 East 200
South
•Northwest Pipeline Building,
Built in 1958, International Style.
•National Register of Historic
Places
•Public Safety Building from 1979
to 2013
RFP Requirements
•Historic Preservation of the NWP Building
•ENERGY STAR 90 for new construction
•Prioritize leasing to locally owned
businesses and neighborhood service
providers
•Minimize surface parking and visible
parking; support multimodal access
Background
RFP Preferences
•Housing Choice: Family-sized units,
workforce housing, wealth building
opportunities, homeownership.
•Year-round public amenities including
outdoor seating and gathering space
•Art visible from the street by a SLC-based
artist
•All-electric buildings
Background
RFP Selection
•11 submission to the first stage of the RFP
process
•13 Selection committee members
comprised of City staff/elected officials
and community members
•Housing Authority, Xylem Projects, and
Common Ground Institute’s proposal
“The Grove" was selected and
announced June 2024
Background
Project Overview
Commercial
Community-serving
uses
Energy Star 90
New Construction
Shared Parking Structure
~100 Stalls15k SF
Family-SizedUnits
2+ Bedrooms
51%
196 Units 80% AMI
or below with an average of 60% AMI
Public Plaza
With outdoor art elements
The Grove
Draft Terms
Housing Affordability
o All units 80% AMI and below
o Average of 60% AMI
o Affordability restricted for 50 years,
annual reporting
MINIMUMS
NWP BUILDING:
7 units at 30% AMI
7 units at 40% AMI
7 units at 50% AMI
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
14 units at 30% AMI
14 units at 40% AMI
14 units at 50% AMI
Wealth Building
o Financial coaching, workforce navigation,
credit-building tools, and
homeownership resources for all
residents
o Minimum of 16-households eligible for
wealth building escrow accounts
Draft Terms
Housing Unit Size
NWP Building New Construction Total
Maximum 1-
bedroom units
27 60 87
Minimum 2-
bedroom units
30 50 80
Minimum 3-
bedroom units
6 23 29
Total 63 133 196
Draft Terms
Closing
o Design review by City staff for RFP
compliance
o Building permit “Will-issue” letter
o Proof of secured financing
o Development Agreement, the Right to
Repurchase Agreement, Restrictive Use
Agreement, and Public Access Easement
Timeliness
o Closing must occur before June
2027
o Construction must commence
before December 2028
o Construction must be complete
before December 2031
Financial Request
•Appraised Value of $18M
•Proposed purchase price of $1M
Promissory Note
•Years 1 -15: $1/year
•Years 16-55: 50% of surplus
cash flow
•Remaining balance due at year
55 with 3% simple interest.
Draft Terms
Sources and Uses
Developer is pursuing the following funding sources:
•Historic Tax Credits,
•Low Income Housing Tax Credits,
•Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund,
•CRA Housing Development Loan and Wealth Building Pilot
Program.
•CRA awarded $1M HDLP and $1.25M Wealth Building
program in 2024
Total Project Cost: $91,766,000
Does not include land cost
The Grove
Public Benefit Analysis
Utah Code 10-8-2 + City Code 2.58
Allows for a below-market sale if it is deemed
appropriate and necessary to advance the City’s
goals for affordable housing, historic
preservation, economic development, job
creation, and neighborhood improvement.
Legal Framework
Public Benefit Analysis
Public Benefits
•196 affordable homes (30–80% AMI, 60% average), with 51% family-sized units
•50-year affordability restriction with annual compliance reporting
•Family Self-Sufficiency program and resident wealth-building programs, annual reporting requirement
•Community-serving commercial space and plaza, activation of a long -vacant site
•Preservation of a historic landmark and transit-oriented development
Enforcement
•Recorded Restrictive Use Agreement and Development Agreement
•Conveyance will not occur until financing, permits, and approvals are secured
•Termination rights if closing conditions are not met
Benefits and Enforcement
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, Xylem
Projects, and Common Ground Institute
Existing Conditions
Vacant |Fenced |Closed Off |
The Grove
sponsors Housing Authority of Salt Lake City |Xylem Projects |Common Ground Institute
Overview
2.4 Acres
Renovation of Historic
Northwest Pipeline
Building to 63 New Units
New 133 Units at
50+%Family Sized
Units
Public Plaza with Dog
Park and Activation
New Ground Floor
Neighborhood
Commercial Center
New Landscape &
Hardscape in Public
Right of Way
New Art and Murals
Integrated Throughout
Activating Vacant Lot in
the Heart of Downtown
Project Highlights
•196 Total New Units at 50+%Family
Sized
•FSS Integrated Wealth Building
Program
•Affordable Housing for Workforce
Families
•Historic Renovation
•New Public Plaza ,Art &
Neighborhood Center
•Progressive Parking
•Integrative Adjacent Project
Approach
•Building Plans Under Review in the
City
Questions?
sponsors Housing Authority of Salt Lake City |Xylem Projects |Common Ground Institute
THANK YOU
Item B7
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:February 17, 2026
RE: Disposition of Alleys and Streets Text Amendment
PLNPCM2025-00423
MOTION 1 (close and defer)
I move that the Council close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
MOTION 2 (continue hearing)
I move that the Council continue the public hearing to a future Council meeting.
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:February 17, 2026
RE: Disposition of Alleys and Streets Text Amendment
PLNPCM2025-00423
BRIEFING UPDATE
During a February 3, 2026 briefing Council Members expressed general support for the proposed text
amendment. Engineering staff discussed a desire to maintain access for utility work and requested
easements when alleys are vacated.
The following information was provided for the February 3. 2026 briefing. It is
included again for background purposes.
The Council will be briefed about a text amendment initiated by the Planning Commission to modify the
section of City code related to closing to public use, or vacating (relinquishing ownership) of City-owned
rights of way including alleys, streets and street segments. Chapter 14.52 includes the process and
standards for closing and vacating alleys but standards for closing and vacating streets have not been
codified.
Proposed changes will create the same process for closing streets, street segments, and alleys and updates
factors that should be considered when reviewing street and alley closure applications. A notable change
removes the lack of use factor for illegal or “self-inflicted” obstructions in alleys unless the applicant can
demonstrate the obstruction was installed prior to April 12, 1995, the date of the last comprehensive zoning
code rewrite. It is worth noting that the proposal says fences or gates blocking access at the ends of alleys
should not be used to justify lack of use, regardless of when they were installed.
Item Schedule:
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The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at its September 24, 2025 meeting and held a public
hearing at which no one spoke. The Commission forwarded a unanimous positive
recommendation to the Council on the proposed amendments.
Goal of the briefing: Review the proposed text amendment and determine if the Council supports
moving forward with the proposal.
POLICY QUESTIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Currently when streets or street segments adjacent to low density residential properties are vacated the
property owners are required to pay market rate for the vacated property. Under the proposal street
vacations next to low density residential properties would be treated the same as alleys and the vacated
property given to adjacent owners.
Other Proposed Changes
KEY CONSIDERATION
Consideration 1 – Impact on Alley Vacation Requests
CITY DEPARTMENT REVIEW
During City department and division review of the proposed text amendment, responding departments and
divisions did not express opposition to the proposed rezone though some noted the need for their
department or division to be notified of proposed vacations and closures. This is current practice and
would not change under the proposal.
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Following the Planning Commission meeting the City Engineer expressed concern that street and alley
vacations may include other public ways (trails, midblock walkways, etc.). Planning staff clarified that the
proposal is applicable only to streets and alleys and does not include other public ways which are
considered real property. These are addressed in another section of City code and are outside the scope of
the proposed amendment. Planning also noted that since streets and alleys are not considered real
property, it is not appropriate to treat them the same.
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
01/07/2026
Date Sent to Council:
01/13/2026
From:
Department *
Community and Neighborhood
Employee Name:
Buckley, Benjamin
E-mail
benjamin.buckley@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
01/12/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/13/2026
Subject:
Text Amendment - Disposition of Alleys and Streets
Additional Staff Contact:
Kristina Gilmore - Kristina.Gilmore@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Kristina Gilmore - Kristina.Gilmore@slc.gov
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Recommend to approve.
Background/Discussion
See first attachment for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
To be done: Notice of City Council Public HearingCompleted: 45 day public engagement via an online open house, public postings, and request for comment from all city recognized community organizations.
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145486, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5486 TEL 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This text amendment modifies Section 14.52 of the Salt Lake City Code of Ordinances to establish a
consistent process and updated factors for consideration for requests to close or vacate public streets or
alleys. Section 14.52 outlines the process and standards for alley closures and vacations, however, the
process and standards for closing and vacating streets has never been codified. At the February 12, 2025,
Planning Commission meeting, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission unanimously voted to initiate a
text amendment to modify section 14.52. The intent of the amendment and the Planning Commission’s
initiation is to create the same process for requests to close or vacate both streets and alleys, as well as
updating the policies and standards that must be adhered to, including the removal of the possibility of
“self-inflicted” lack of uses satisfying a policy consideration.
The current ordinance lists four factors for consideration in Section 14.52.020, and at least one must be
met for an alley closure or vacation to be considered. These factors are: lack of use, public safety, urban
design, and community purpose.
The proposed ordinance amends the lack of use factor so that illegal or self-inflicted obstructions may not
be used to satisfy this policy unless the applicant can demonstrate that the structure existed prior to April
12, 1995. In addition, four new policy factors are added (impact on general plan, impact to property,
public utilities, and size factors), and one factor is removed (urban design) to broaden the scope of review
for alley and street vacations. This allows for a more thorough review of requests and will help ensure
there are no unintended consequences from the closure of vacation.
Under the current code, any alley or street closure or vacation request must meet at least one factor of
consideration. The proposed ordinance modifies this to say that the seven policy factors should be
considered, but that vacations decisions are not controlled by a single factor and that not all factors will be
applicable to every petition. Instead, planning staff will evaluate the vacation or closure request
holistically against all seven factors. This is similar to other legislative decisions related to the city’s built
environment, such as general plan amendments and zoning amendments. This preserves the City
Council’s discretion to consider unique circumstances and local context of a proposal.
The ordinance also establishes a new exemption to the payment requirement by allowing a land exchange
in lieu of payment, provided the exchanged land serves a public purpose or provides a public benefit, as
determined by the City Council. In addition, the ordinance would codify the processes for public-purpose
and private-purpose closures as alternatives to a street vacation. For purposes of evaluating vacations
adjacent to low-density residential areas, a “low-density residential area” is defined as land designated for
up to 25 dwelling units per acre on the applicable future land use map.
The proposed changes also include exceptions to the process when a closure or vacation is following
processes outlined in state code, which does not always require the planning commission to hold a public
hearing for a closure when the area subject to a request will still be public space. This recently occurred
with an alley that cut through a park. The alley was closed but retained for public uses and therefore was
subject to a different process in Utah Code.
Finally, the Planning Commission is currently required to hear and make a recommendation to City
Council on all alley and street vacation or closure requests. The ordinance has introduced an exemption
from the Planning Commission hearing if, after the 45-day public comment period, no concerns or
objections regarding the factors of consideration are raised by city departments or the general public.
These objections must be rooted in the policies and not a general disdain for closures or vacations. In lieu
of a Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council would receive a recommendation from the
Planning Director.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
Public Input:
• May 7, 2025: A notice of the petition was sent to all city recognized community organizations per
City Code Chapter 2.60 with a link to the online open house webpage. The recognized
organizations were given 45 days to respond with any concerns and 14 days to request staff to
meet with them and discuss the proposed amendment.
• June 4, 2025: Staff attended the Greater Avenues Community Council to present the draft
ordinance to the organization. No other meetings were attended. No comments were received.
• May 13 – June 23, 2025: An online open house was held. One email was received in support of
the amendment.
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
The Planning Commission considered the amendment at the September 24, 2025, public hearing and
voted unanimously to send a positive recommendation with a modification to the City Council based on
staff’s proposed ordinance. The Planning Commission modified the proposal to change the date of
consideration for existing structures from the year 2000 to April 12, 1995.
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a) PC Agenda of September 24, 2025 (Click to Access)
b) PC Minutes of September 24, 2025 (Click to Access)
c) Planning Commission Staff Report of September 24, 2025 (Click to Access Report)
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Planning staff has an additional recommendation for Council’s consideration that arose after the Planning
Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Staff recommends adding an additional exemption to
Section 14.52.70.C to allow the City Council to waive the payment obligation for vacations when the
property is being conveyed to a government entity, such as a school district.
Furthermore, additional department input was received after Planning Commission forwarded its
recommendation. The City Engineer provided the following comment which is not reflected in the
ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission:
The City Engineer recommends that the City adopt an expressed preference of maintaining
a uniform Public Right of Way throughout the City to ensure consistent points of access
and delivery of public and franchised private utilities to all City residents and businesses.
The Public Right of Way, or Public Way as cited in City Code 14.32.015, serves a broader
public interest that must take into consideration both current and future potential public
needs for sub-surface, surface and aerial utilities alike. Such public needs include future
installations as well as access for perpetual maintenance needs of new and existing public
infrastructure. The City Engineer is concerned that the vacatur of any street or alley may
include the public way. Therefore, in the event a street or alley is vacated, the City Engineer
recommends including an express reservation for access for the repair and maintenance
of existing public utilities, franchised private utilities and other infrastructure or the
location of future public utilities and infrastructure; such access shall also be reserved for
all municipal emergency needs and franchised private utilities operating with a municipal
franchise agreement.
Planning staff wishes to clarify that the proposed amendments, as attached in the exhibits, apply only to
streets and alleys, not all public ways. Expanding the amendments to apply to all public ways would also
include trails, easements, midblock walkways, and other similar facilities, which is not the intent of the
proposed changes. Vacating or closing trails, easements, and other types of rights of way are addressed in
chapter 2.58 City Owned Real Property of City Code. Including all public rights of way in this section
creates conflicting processes. Public streets and alleys are not considered real property, so it is not
appropriate to treat them the same way as real property. The City Council should consider whether the
input from the City Engineer warrants further changes to the proposal prior to making a final decision on
this proposal.
EXHIBITS:
1) Ordinance
2) Project Chronology
3) Notice of City Council Public Hearing
4) Petition to Initiate
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Exhibits:
1.ORDINANCE
2.PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
3.NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
4.PETITION TO INITIATE
1. ORDINANCE
V1 1
Project Title: Disposition of City Owned Rights of Way
Amendments
Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00423
Version: Planning Commission Recommended
Date Prepared: January 6, 2026
Action by Planning Commission: Recommended 9/24/2025
This proposed ordinance makes the following amendments (for summary purposes only):
Rewrites chapter 14.52 to address disposition of streets and alleys
Amends Section 20.16.050 to make the disposition process consistent in the context of a
subdivision application
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. Amends the list of chapters at the beginning of Title 14 as follows: 1
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TITLE 14 3
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES 4
Accommodation Of Bicyclists And Pedestrians At All City Owned Transportation Facilities In The 5
Public Right-Of-Way 14.06 6
Street And Building Numbering System 14.08 7
Monuments 14.10 8
Street And Sidewalk Use 14.12 9
Sidewalk Use Restrictions 14.20 10
Streets And Sidewalks; Unlawful Acts 14.28 11
Construction, Excavation And Obstructions In The Public Right-Of-Way 14.32 12
News Racks 14.36 13
Sidewalk Entertainers And Artists 14.38 14
Utility Poles And Wires 14.40 15
Railroads 14.44 16
Decorative Street Lighting Program 14.48 17
Disposition Of City Owned AlleysRights of Way 14.52 18
Dedication Of Private Streets To Public Ownership 14.54 19
Wireless Facilities In The Public Way 14.56 20
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2. Deletes and replaces Chapter 14.52 as follows: 22
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CHAPTER 14.52 DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED ALLEYS 24
SECTION: 25
14.52.010: Disposition Of City's Property Interest In Alleys 26
14.52.020: Policy Considerations For Closure, Vacation Or Abandonment Of City Owned Alleys 27
14.52.030: Processing Petitions 28
14.52.040: Method Of Disposition 29
14.52.050: Petition For Review 30
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: __January 6, 2026__________
By: ___________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
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14.52.010: DISPOSITION OF CITY'S PROPERTY INTEREST IN ALLEYS: 32
The City supports the legal disposition of Salt Lake City's real property interests, in whole or in part, with 33
regard to City owned alleys, subject to the substantive and procedural requirements set forth herein. 34
35
14.52.020: POLICY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLOSURE, VACATION OR ABANDONMENT OF 36
CITY OWNED ALLEYS: 37
The City will not consider disposing of its interest in an alley, in whole or in part, unless it receives a 38
petition in writing which demonstrates that the disposition satisfies at least one of the following policy 39
considerations: 40
A. Lack Of Use: The City's legal interest in the property appears of record or is reflected on an 41
applicable plat; however, it is evident from an on site inspection that the alley does not physically exist or 42
has been materially blocked in a way that renders it unusable as a public right-of-way; 43
B. Public Safety: The existence of the alley is substantially contributing to crime, unlawful activity, 44
unsafe conditions, public health problems, or blight in the surrounding area; 45
C. Urban Design: The continuation of the alley does not serve as a positive urban design element; or 46
D. Community Purpose: The petitioners are proposing to restrict the general public from use of the alley 47
in favor of a community use, such as a neighborhood play area or garden. 48
49
14.52.030: PROCESSING PETITIONS: 50
There will be three (3) phases for processing petitions to dispose of City owned alleys under this section. 51
Those phases include an administrative determination of completeness; a public hearing, including a 52
recommendation from the Planning Commission; and a public hearing before the City Council. 53
A. Administrative Determination Of Completeness: The City administration will determine whether or 54
not the petition is complete according to the following requirements: 55
1. The petition must bear the signatures of no less than seventy five percent (75%) of the neighbors 56
owning property which abuts the subject alley property; 57
2. The petition must identify which policy considerations discussed above support the petition; 58
3. The petition must affirm that written notice has been given to all owners of property located in the 59
block or blocks within which the subject alley property is located; 60
4. A signed statement that the applicant has met with and explained the proposal to the appropriate 61
community organization entitled to receive notice pursuant to title 2, chapter 2.60 of this Code; and 62
5. The appropriate City processing fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule has 63
been paid. 64
B. Public Hearing And Recommendation From The Planning Commission: Upon receipt of a complete 65
petition, a public hearing shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission to consider the proposed 66
disposition of the City owned alley property. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning 67
Commission shall make a report and recommendation to the City Council on the proposed disposition of 68
the subject alley property. A positive recommendation should include an analysis of the following factors: 69
1. The City Police Department, Fire Department, Transportation Division, and all other relevant City 70
departments and divisions have no reasonable objection to the proposed disposition of the property; 71
2. The petition meets at least one of the policy considerations stated above; 72
3. Granting the petition will not deny sole access or required off street parking to any property 73
adjacent to the alley; 74
4. Granting the petition will not result in any property being landlocked; 75
5. Granting the petition will not result in a use of the alley property which is otherwise contrary to 76
the policies of the City, including applicable master plans and other adopted statements of policy which 77
address, but which are not limited to, mid block walkways, pedestrian paths, trails, and alternative 78
transportation uses; 79
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6. No opposing abutting property owner intends to build a garage requiring access from the property, 80
or has made application for a building permit, or if such a permit has been issued, construction has been 81
completed within twelve (12) months of issuance of the building permit; 82
7. The petition furthers the City preference for disposing of an entire alley, rather than a small 83
segment of it; and 84
8. The alley property is not necessary for actual or potential rear access to residences or for accessory 85
uses. 86
C. Public Hearing Before The City Council: Upon receipt of the report and recommendation from the 87
Planning Commission, the City Council will consider the proposed petition for disposition of the subject 88
alley property. After a public hearing to consider the matter, the City Council will make a decision on the 89
proposed petition based upon the factors identified above. 90
91
14.52.040: METHOD OF DISPOSITION: 92
If the City Council grants the petition, the City owned alley property will be disposed of as follows: 93
A. Low Density Residential Areas: If the alley property abuts properties which are zoned for low density 94
residential use, the alley will merely be vacated. For the purposes of this section, "low density residential 95
use" shall mean properties which are zoned for single-family, duplex or twin home residential uses. 96
B. High Density Residential Properties And Other Nonresidential Properties: If the alley abuts properties 97
which are zoned for high density residential use or other nonresidential uses, the alley will be closed and 98
abandoned, subject to payment to the City of the fair market value of that alley property, based upon the 99
value added to the abutting properties. 100
C. Mixed Zoning: If an alley abuts both low density residential properties and either high density 101
residential properties or nonresidential properties, those portions which abut the low density residential 102
properties shall be vacated, and the remainder shall be closed, abandoned and sold for fair market value. 103
104
14.52.050: PETITION FOR REVIEW: 105
Any party aggrieved by the decision of the City Council as to the disposition of City owned alley property 106
may file a petition for review of that decision within thirty (30) days after the City Council's decision 107
becomes final, in the 3rd District Court. 108
109
110
CHAPTER 14.52 DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED RIGHTS OF WAY 111
SECTION: 112
14.52.010: Purpose 113
14.52.020: Applicability 114
14.52.030: Definitions 115
14.52.040: Application Requirements 116
14.52.050: Process to Close or Vacate City Owned Rights of Way 117
14.52.060: Factors for Closing or Vacating City Owned Rights of Way 118
14.52.070: Disposing of Vacated City Owned Rights of Way 119
14.52.080: Closures 120
14.52.090: Appeals 121
122
123
14.52.010: PURPOSE: 124
125
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a process for the city council to decide if a city owned right of 126
way should be closed or vacated. The decision to close or vacate a city owned right of way is at the 127
discretion of the city council. 128
129
130
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14.52.020: APPLICABILITY: 131
132
A. This chapter applies to any petition to close or vacate city owned rights of way. 133
134
B. Petitions that request to close or vacate a public street located within a platted subdivision are also 135
subject to the subdivision amendment process in Title 20. 136
137
138
14.52.030: DEFINITIONS: 139
140
A. The following definitions apply to the terms found in this chapter. 141
142
1. Alley: A public way within a block primarily intended for service and access to abutting 143
property by vehicles. An alley is not designed for general travel and not used to certify property 144
addresses. 145
146
2. City Owned: A right of way that is subject to the jurisdiction of Salt Lake City. 147
148
3. Closure: The act of eliminating the thoroughfare nature or passageway access of the general 149
public to a city owned right of way, while retaining public ownership of the property. 150
151
4. Rights of Way: A public thoroughfare, regardless of the name, that is dedicated to the city 152
including streets, alleys, roads, highways, paths, and other land that are owned and managed by a 153
government entity. 154
155
5. Street: A vehicular way which may also serve for all or part of its width as a way for pedestrian 156
traffic, whether called street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, road, avenue, 157
boulevard, lane, place, alley, mall or otherwise designated. 158
159
5. Vacation: The act of eliminating, in full or in part, city ownership of a right of way. 160
161
162
14.52.040: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 163
164
A. Eligibility to Apply: 165
166
1. The mayor may initiate a petition to close or vacate a city owned right of way by signature on a 167
document that includes the purpose for the closure or vacation and describing the specific 168
location. 169
170
2. The city council may initiate a petition to close or vacate a city owned right of way by adopting 171
a legislative intent. 172
173
3. A property owner who owns land that abuts a public right of way may request to close or 174
vacate a city owned right of way by submitting a petition and all application materials as provided 175
for in this chapter. 176
177
B. Petition Requirements: 178
179
1. A petition submitted by a property owner that is not the city council or the mayor shall include 180
the following information: 181
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a. A completed application on a form provided by the planning director. 183
184
b. The signatures of at least 75% of the property owners owning property that abut the portion 185
of the right of way that is proposed to be closed or vacated. 186
187
c. A written description of the purpose and reasons for the proposed closure or vacation. 188
189
d. A signed affidavit from the applicant that (1) all owners abutting the right of way have 190
received a written notice of the applicant’s desire to close or vacate the right of way, and (2) 191
all operators of utilities located within the bounds of the right of way have received a written 192
notice of the applicant’s desire to close or vacate the right of way. 193
194
e. A description of any existing structure that may be located within the right of way, 195
including the address of the abutting property where the structure may be located. 196
197
f. A map of the proposed right of way that is subject to the closure or vacation that includes 198
the dimensions of the approximate width, length, and area of the proposal. 199
200
g. A written explanation of how the proposed closure or vacation aligns with the factors in 201
14.52.050. 202
203
h. All required fees as outlined in the consolidated fee schedule. 204
205
2. If a petition is initiated by the mayor or the city council, then such petition shall identify the 206
department that will submit to the planning director: 207
208
a. The name and address of each owner of record of land that is adjacent to the right of way 209
that is to be closed or vacated or accessed exclusively by or within 300 feet of the right of 210
way. 211
212
b. Proof of written notice to operators of utilities located within the bounds of the right of 213
way sought to be vacated or closed. 214
215
c. The signature of each owner of record identified in subsection 2a that consents to the 216
vacation or closure. 217
218
219
14.52.050: PROCESS TO CLOSE OR VACATE CITY OWNED RIGHTS OF WAY: 220
221
A. Application Submittal: The petition shall be submitted to the planning director. After receiving the 222
petition, the planning director shall determine if the application is complete. An application may only 223
be deemed complete if all petition requirements have been submitted and fees paid. 224
225
B. Incomplete Applications: A petitioner who fails to provide all the required information that is 226
necessary to start a comprehensive, substantive review of the application will be provided with one 227
written notice of missing submittal requirements. The notice shall itemize each item that is missing, 228
including the citation from this code and provide a deadline of 30 days to provide the missing 229
information. If a petitioner fails to submit the information or fails to negotiate a different deadline to 230
submit the information, the petition may be considered withdrawn and closed. 231
232
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C. Public Engagement Period: All petitions to close or vacate a city owned right of way shall be 233
subject to the public engagement requirements in 21A.10. 234
235
D. Public Hearing: If the planning commission holds a public hearing prior to making a 236
recommendation on the matter to the city council, notice of the public hearing shall be subject to the 237
public hearing requirements in 21A.10. Notice shall also be provided to the Utah Department of 238
Transportation as required in Utah Code 72-5-105(5)(b). 239
240
1. A public hearing shall be held by the planning commission if, after review by the relevant city 241
departments and the general public, any concerns or objections are raised based on the factors 242
described in 14.52.060. 243
244
2. The request is exempt from a public hearing and recommendation from the planning 245
commission if, after review by the relevant city departments and the general public, no concerns 246
or objections are raised related to the factors described in 14.52.060. In such case, the request 247
shall proceed in accordance with 14.52.050.E with a recommendation from the planning director. 248
249
E. Planning Commission Recommendation: After a public hearing, the planning commission shall 250
forward a recommendation to the city council regarding the proposed closure or vacation. The 251
recommendation shall be based on the applicable factors listed in this chapter and the evidence, or 252
lack of evidence, presented to the planning commission. The planning commission may recommend 253
approval, approval with modifications or conditions, or denial of the petition. If the planning 254
commission does not act within 90 days of the public hearing, the recommendation shall be 255
considered a denial and forwarded to the city council for decision. 256
257
F. City Council Public Hearing: The city council shall hold a public hearing before deciding on a 258
petition to close or vacate a city owned right of way. The public hearing shall be noticed in the same 259
manner as described in 14.52.040.C. After a public hearing is held, the city council may approve, 260
approve with modifications or conditions, or deny the petition. 261
262
G. Exceptions: 263
264
1. The provisions of this section are not required if the city is closing or vacating a right of way in 265
accordance with Utah Code that exempts the petitioner from the process herein. 266
267
268
14.52.060: FACTORS FOR CLOSING OR VACATING CITY OWNED RIGHTS OF WAY: 269
270
The following factors should be considered when deciding a petition to close or vacate a city owned right 271
of way. A decision to close or vacate a city owned right of way is a matter committed to the legislative 272
discretion of the city council and is not controlled by any one factor and not all factors will be applicable 273
to every petition. 274
275
A. Lack Of Use: The city's legal interest in the property appears of record or is reflected on an 276
applicable plat; however, it is evident from an on site inspection that the right-of-way does not 277
physically exist for the purpose of providing access. When determining if lack of use exists, the city 278
should consider: 279
280
1. The lack of evidence of physical use. A gate, fence, or other similar obstruction installed to 281
prevent access to the right of way that has been installed without approval from the city should 282
not be considered evidence of lack of use; 283
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2. Evidence that the right of way never functioned to provide access to properties that abut the285
right of way; 286
287
3. The presence of accessory buildings, mature trees, or other similar items that can be readily288
identifiable from photographs, aerial or satellite images, or other records that demonstrate the 289
item has been within the boundaries of the right of way prior to April 12, 1995. 290
291
B. Public Safety:292
293
1. The existence of the right of way is substantially contributing to crime, unlawful activity,294
unsafe conditions, public health problems, or blight in the surrounding area. 295
296
2. A closure or vacation will not have a detrimental impact on the ability to provide emergency297
access to the right of way or properties abutting the right of way; 298
299
C. Community Purpose: The petitioners are proposing to convert the purpose of the alley in favor of300
a community use, such as a neighborhood play area or garden; 301
302
D. Impact on General Plan: The proposed closure or vacation does not negatively impact connectivity303
for future development that may occur based on the general plan as defined in Title 19. For this 304
factor, the following may be considered: 305
306
1. The closure or vacation does not impact any future active transportation project by requiring307
new drive approaches on a public street that would result in increased conflict points with the 308
active transportation infrastructure or limits the ability of the city to install active transportation 309
infrastructure. 310
311
2. The closure or vacation reduces the ability to use the city owned right of way to improve312
overall connectivity in the vicinity based on the scale and intensity of future land use identified in 313
the general plan. 314
315
3. If the right of way is specifically identified in the general plan on a map or with policies that316
indicate the right of way should be used for current or future connectivity, including a midblock 317
walkway, pedestrian path, trail, service area, access to parking, or alternative transportation uses. 318
319
4. The closure or vacation will not jeopardize the ability to implement any policy, action, or any320
aspect of the adopted general plan. 321
322
5. The closure or vacation will not result in a dead end or cul-de-sac in area where street323
connectivity is identified in a general plan or when continuing the street promotes access to 324
property for future development identified on the applicable future land use map. 325
326
E. Impact to Property: The proposed closure or vacation will not result in a parcel or lot being327
deprived of access or landlocked or impact any development plans or permits on properties that 328
intend to use the right of way for accessing private property. 329
330
F. Public Utilities: If the right of way is considered essential for the location of future public utilities,331
or the right-of-way is required for access to public utility infrastructure, legally binding agreement(s) 332
that preserve such space and access have or will be provided prior to disposition. The agreement(s) 333
should ensure operations, maintenance (including replacement or upgrading of the infrastructure), and 334
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access to the infrastructure. Agreements should also ensure emergency access to make repairs to any 335
infrastructure within the right of way. 336
337
G . Dimensions: The existing dimensions of the right of way are not necessary to provide safe and 338
reasonable public access and reducing the size of the right of way is consistent with the other listed 339
factors. 340
341
342
14.52.070: DISPOSING OF VACATED CITY OWNED RIGHTS OF WAY : 343
344
A. If a vacation of a city owned right of way is approved by the city council, the area vacated shall be 345
disposed of according to the following: 346
347
1. If the right of way was created by a recorded subdivision, the vacated right of way shall be split 348
down the centerline with each side of the right of way vesting to the adjoining owner of record. 349
350
2. If the right of way was created by a recorded subdivision but not all abutting properties are 351
within the boundaries of the recorded subdivision that the right of way is, the vacated right of way 352
shall be consolidated into the abutting properties that are within the boundaries of the recorded 353
subdivision. 354
355
3. If the right of way is not part of a recorded subdivision, the vacated right of way shall be split 356
down the centerline with each side of the right of way vesting to the adjoining owner of record 357
except where prescribed by Utah State Code. 358
359
4. For vacations proposed by the city, the vacated land may be converted to a lot(s) or parcel(s) 360
for future development. 361
362
5. If the right of way is partially vacated, the vacated portion may be combined with properties on 363
one side of the right of way, both sides of the property, or may create a new lot or parcel. 364
365
6. Notwithstanding the above, the area may be disposed of in any other configuration authorized 366
by Utah law. 367
368
B. Payment Required: Payment to the city shall be required prior to the disposition of the associated 369
vacated area in the following circumstances: 370
371
1. Vacation Adjacent to High Density Residential Properties and Other Nonresidential Properties: 372
If the right of way abuts properties which are designated as having any other future land use 373
designation other than low density residential as described in 14.52.070.C.1, the right of way will 374
be vacated, subject to payment to the city of the fair market value of that right of way property, 375
based upon the value added to the abutting properties. 376
377
2. Vacation Adjacent to Mixed Zoning: If a right of way abuts both low density residential 378
properties as defined in 14.52.070.C.1 and any other future land use designation, those portions 379
which abut the low density residential properties shall be vacated without requiring payment, and 380
the remainder shall be vacated and sold for fair market value. 381
382
C. Payment Not Required: Payment to the city shall not be required prior to the disposition of the 383
associated vacated area in the following circumstances: 384
385
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1. Vacation Adjacent to Low Density Residential Areas: If the right of way property abuts386
properties which are designated on an adopted future land use map that is part of the adopted 387
general plan as having a future density of less than 25 dwelling units per acre, the right of way 388
will merely be vacated without requiring payment. 389
390
2. Exchanges: The city may agree to a land transfer of the right of way area that is subject to a391
proposed vacation with other land that serves a public purpose or provides a public benefit as 392
determined by the city council. 393
394
395
14.52.080: CLOSURES: 396
397
A.Public Purpose: The city may choose to close the right of way and maintain the use of the land for398
another public purpose as authorized by applicable state code. 399
400
B. Private Purpose: Closure sought by a private property owner may be subject to a lease or401
development agreement to reflect the maintenance responsibilities for the property. 402
403
404
14.52.090: APPEALS: 405
406
Any party aggrieved by a final decision of the city council as to the closure or vacation of city owned 407
rights of way may file a petition for review of that decision with the district court within 30 days after the 408
city council's decision becomes final. 409
410
411
3. Amends Subsection 20.16.050.B as follows: 412
413
B. A subdivision application that includes closing or vacating a public street, alley, or other right414
of way or vacating an easement that the city has a right to, shall be decided by the city council415
after receiving a recommendation from the planning commission or the planning director if no416
public hearing by the planning commission is required. The process shall be in accordance with417
the requirements of Chapter 21A.10 and shall comply with all other applicable requirements of418
14.52.419
420
4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first publication. 421
2.PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Project Chronology
Petition: PLNPCM2025-00423
organizations.
Webpage. Public comment period ended June 23, 2025.
Council.
to the listserv.
hearing. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of forwarding a
recommendation of approval with a modification.
2026 Ordinance received from the City Attorney’s office.
3. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2025-00423 – the Salt Lake City Planning
Commission unanimously voted to initiate a text amendment to modify Chapter 14.52. The purpose of the
amendment is to a include all city-owned rights-of-way (streets, alleys, etc.), as well as updating the
policies and standards that must be adhered to. (Staff Contact: Ben Buckley, 801-535-7142,
benjamin.buckley@slc.gov.)
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: Electronic and in-person options.
451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing for an in-person that
opportunity 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, including WebEx
connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings. 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 Ben
Buckley at 801-535-7142 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or via e-
mail at benjamin.buckley@slc.gov. The application details can be accessed at http://www.slcpermits.com,
by selecting the “Planning” tab and entering the petition number PLNPCM2025-00423.
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@slcgov.com, (801)535-7600, or relay service 711.
4. PETITION TO INITIATE
SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City & County Building
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to
order at approximately 5:30 p.m. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for
a period of time. These minutes are a summary of the meeting and not a verbatim transcript. A video
recording of the meeting is available at www.youtube.com/slclivemeetings
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chair Aimee Burrows, Vice Chair Landon Kraczek,
Commissioners Brian Scott, Amy Barry, Mike Christensen, and Bree Scheer. Commissioner McCall
Christensen was absent from the meeting.
Staff members present at the meeting were: Planning Director Nick Norris, Planning Manager Amy
Thompson, Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker, Senior Planner Cassie Younger, Principal Planner
Rylee Hall, Senior Planner Aaron Barlow, and Office Facilitator Aubrey Clark.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
They had nothing to report.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR
Planning Director Nick Norris reported on delays to the R1 options with City Council and that there may be
bills presented to the legislature that could impact the City. He also reported that recommendations were
made to the Mayor’s Office for the open D3 commission seat and stated that all items will be updated as
soon as information is available at the next commission meeting.
OPEN FORUM
No one had items to discuss.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Planned Development for Brix on Tenth at Approximately 1549 S 1000 W (Public Hearing) –
Paul Garbett, representing the property owner, is requesting approval for a Planned Development to
develop 46 energy-efficient for-sale townhomes at the following properties: 1549, 1551, 1567 S 1000
W, and 1544, 1550 S 900 W. The land is currently vacant, and the property is zoned RMF-30 (Low
Density Multi-Family Residential). The requested modifications through this process include 4.5' of
additional height, second- story balconies encroaching into side yards, reduced transparency on
interior facades, and garage doors parallel to the street. The subject property is within Council District
2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff Contact: Cassie Younger at 801-535-6211or
cassie.younger@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-01202
2. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for December 11, 2024, and January 8 and 22, 2025
Chair Burrows opened the public hearing.
Public Hearing
Seeing that no one wished to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Motion
Commissioner Mike Christensen motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Scott seconded the motion.
Vote:
• Yes: Kraczek, Scott, Barry, Mike Christensen, Scheer, Burrows
The motion passed
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision at Approximately 825 W Hoyt Place - Drake
Powell, the property owner, is requesting Planned Development approval to facilitate a townhome
development with 2 buildings, each containing 6 single-family attached units, located at the above
listed address. The subject property is currently vacant and zoned SR-3 Special Development Pattern
Residential District.
a. Planned Development: The requested modifications through this process include buildings
and lots without frontage on a public street, a reduction to the required rear yard setback,
and a modification to the maximum allowed drive approach width. Case Number:
PLNPCM2024-01095
b. Preliminary Plat: A preliminary plat is required to subdivide the property and may only be
approved if the requested modifications are approved. Case Number: PLNSUB2024-01209
The subject property is located in Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff contact:
Rylee Hall at 801-535-6308 or rylee.hall@slc.gov)
Principal Planner Rylee Hall review the petition. She stated that Staff recommends approval of the
project.
The applicant Drake Powell did not have a presentation to give.
Public Hearing
Chair Burrows opened the public hearing.
Seeing that no one wished to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Executive Session
The Commission and Staff did not have anything to discuss.
Motion for PLNPCM2024-01095:
Commissioner Scheer moved, “Based on the information presented and the discussion, I move that
the commission approve this Planned Development application as recommended by staff.”
Commissioner Mike Christensen seconded the motion.
Commissioner Barry offered a friendly amendment to add a condition to include a fence on the south
side of the property.
Commissioner Scheer approve the amendment.
Vote
• Yes: Barry, Kraczik, Mike Christensen, Scheer, Scott, Burrows
The motion passed.
Motion for PLNSUB2024-01209:
Commissioner Mike Christensen moved, “Based in the information presented and the discussion, I
move that the Commission approve this Preliminary Subdivision as recommended by staff.”
Commissioner Kraczek seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Barry, Kraczik, Mike Christensen, Scheer, Scott, Burrows
The motion passed.
WORK SESSION
4. RMF-35 & RMF-45 Multi-Family Zoning District Merger - The Planning Commission will be briefed
on the proposal to merge the RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District and the
RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District into a single updated RMF-45
Moderate Density Multi-family District.. This proposal is meant to enable the development of
compatible infill housing within the City's moderate-density neighborhoods. The briefing will include
an overview of the proposed district and changes to associated regulations. (Staff contact: Aaron
Barlow at 801-535-6182 or aaron.barlow@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-01388
Senior Planner Aaron Barlow and Principal Planner Katilynn Warr reviewed the proposed. They
discussed:
o missing middle housing types
o standards
o bonus unit incentives
o parking
o different types of development options
o new incentives
The Commissioner and Staff discussed:
o potential housing types
o design standards
o concerns with the proposal
OTHER BUSINESS
5. City Code Amendment Initiation - The Planning Commission will consider initiating the following
amendments to city code:
1. Amending the allowed fence height for fences located in a front yard or corner side for
properties in manufacturing zoning districts. Other related fence regulations in manufacturing
zones may also be amended as part of this initiation. The initiation will consider increasing the
allowed fence height when the fence is located at the front or corner side yard setback line
and for fences next to side property lines.
2. Amending the factors to consider associated with petitions to close or vacate a public alley.
The amendment would consider all the existing factors, specifically if public access to the alley
has been blocked without approval and if the closure or alley may impact the future
development of the property and public circulation. Other factors may also be modified by
this initiation.
Planning Director Nick Norris reviewed the proposed text amendments.
Staff and the Commission discussed the proposals.
Motion
Commissioner Barry moved, “I move that the Commission initiate text amendments that would modify
the policy considerations found in city code 14.52 and any other provision in chapter 14.52 necessary for
adequate review of petitions to close or vacate public right of way. I also move that the Commission
initiate a separate petition to amend the fence height regulations in the manufacturing zones.”
Commissioner Mike Christensen seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Barry, Kraczik, Mike Christensen, Scheer, Scott, Burrows
The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 PM
For Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, and minutes, visit the Planning Division’s website at slc.gov/planning/public-
meetings. Staff Reports will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes will be posted two days after they are ratified,
which usually occurs at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.
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Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
City Council –February 3, 2026
PLNPCM2025-00423
DISPOSITION OF ALLEYS & STREETS TEXT
AMENDMENT
Salt Lake City //Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
BACKGROUND
•Planning Commission initiated in
February 2025 to modify 14.52 and
address lack of use policy
consideration.
•Intent is to include all city owned
streets and alleys and to update the
policies that must be met or
considered.
•Planning Commission forwarded a
positive recommendation with a
modification in September 2025.
Salt Lake City //Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
CONSIDERATION FACTORS NOW
•Four factors currently exist; requests
must meet at least one for the city
to consider disposing of an alley
•Lack of Use
•Public Safety
•Urban Design
•Community Purpose
An alley with structures and vegetation built into it, satisfying the Lack of Use
factor.
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
CONSIDERATION FACTORS PROPOSED
•Seven proposed factors - no longer required to meet one:
1.Impact on General Plan
2.Impact to Property
3.Public Utilities
4.Size Factors
5.Lack of Use
6.Public Safety
7.Community Purpose
•Lack of Use modifications to not allow illegal obstructions to
be considered if installed after April 12, 1995
•Urban Design policy factor was removed
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
METHOD OF DISPOSITION
•Retains the three existing methods of disposition and adds two new
methods
•Exchange of land
•Simple closure for public or private purpose
•Modifies what is to be considered “low density residential use”
•Must be 25 dwelling units per acre or less according to the applicable
future land use map
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
INCLUSION OF STREETS
•Vacating or closing streets has no set
policies or procedures
•Streets have been processed using
the same process as alleys or via the
1999 City Council Policies
Requests for the vacation of the space between the sidewalk and property line
would now be included in 14.52.
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS
•All vacation and closure requests are
currently required to have a public hearing
with the Planning Commission
•New requests can be exempt if there are no
objections or concerns from City
departments or public
•City Council would receive
recommendation from Planning Director
instead of Planning Commission
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
POST PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
•Planning Staff recommends adding an additional exemption to 14.52.070.C
that would allow Council to waive payment when the land is conveyed to a
government entity.
•The Engineering Division provided comments after the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the text amendment and is here to answer any
questions that Council may have regarding their recommendations.
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
Ben Buckley // Principal Planner
benjamin.buckley@slc.gov
801-535-7142
Item C1
CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476
WWW.SLC.GOV/COUNCIL
TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651
MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Austin Kimmel, Kira Luke, Allison Rowland, Sylvia Richards,
Michael Sanders, and Kate Werrett
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: FY2026 BUDGET AMENDMENT No.4
MOTION 1 – Adopt remaining items and close the budget amendment
1. I move that the Council adopt the remaining items in the budget amendment as proposed by the
Administration; and
2. Close the budget amendment.
Optional Legislative Intent: Parking Wayfinding Signage
It is the intent of the Council that the Administration adopt a forward-looking policy on wayfinding signage for
Downtown parking. This process should highlight the amount of parking available while improving street-level
signage. The ultimate goal is to integrate digital tools for users (available on phones and the signs themselves)
that identify locations of public and private lots, and provide real-time updates on the number of parking spaces
available in specific locations.
NOTE: On February 3, 2026, City Council adopted:
A-6: Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal at Glendale Golf Course.
A-10: Backhoe for Public Services Streets Division & Tractor for Public Lands Parks Division
A-14: Police Overtime Funding in FY2026
A-17: Council support to proceed with the appointment process for a sixth Justice Court Judge
o The Council voted to support beginning the appointment process for a sixth judge.
D-5: Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for FY 2025-26
Council-Added Item: One-time $50,000 to match what the mayor’s office provides for legal support to
our community from the General Fund.
MOTION 2 – Not adopt the remaining items and close the budget amendment
I move that the Council
3. Not adopt the remaining items in the budget amendment as proposed by the Administration; and
4. Close the budget amendment.
MOTION 3 – Defer action to a future Council Meeting
I move that the Council continue discussion on this item and defer action to a future council meeting.
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
01/08/2026
Date Sent to Council:
01/08/2026
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Hillier, Randy
E-mail
Randy.Hillier@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
01/08/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/08/2026
Subject:
FY26 Budget Amendment #4 Retransmittal
New transmittal or
Revision
New transmittal
Revision
Revision Updates:
This is a retransmittal of Budget Amendment #4. There were changes it items A-17 and A-18, item A-19 was withdrawn and item A-20 was added. This transmittal also includes an updated version of the Impact Fee report and Fund Balance.
Additional Staff Contact:
Greg Cleary, Mary Beth Thompson
Presenters/Staff Table
Greg Cleary: greg.cleary@slc.gov and Mary Beth Thompson: marybeth.thompson@slc.gov
Document Type
Ordinance
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that subsequent to a public hearing, the City Council adopt the following amendments to the FY 2026 adopted budget
Background/Discussion
The Administration is requesting a budget amendment totaling $8,650,923 in expenses in the general fund. The amendment proposes changes in seven (7) funds, with a total revenue increase of $16,614,942 and a corresponding expenditure increase of $16,847,383. The proposal includes the addition of eight (8) general fund-funded positions.
A summary spreadsheet outlining proposed budget changes is attached. The Administration requests this document be modified based on the decisions of the Council.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Provide your perspective on the value of recommending a public hearing
NA
Public Process
Public Hearing
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
POLICY AND BUDGET DIVISION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET
PO BOX 145467, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5455
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
MARY BETH THOMPSON
Chief Financial Officer
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
___________________________________ Date Received: _______________
Jill Love, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: __________
______________________________________________________________________________
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: January 8, 2025
Chris Wharton, Chair
FROM: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: FY26 Budget Amendment #4 - Retransmittal
SPONSOR: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Beth Thompson, Greg Cleary
DOCUMENT TYPE: Budget Amendment Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that subsequent to a public hearing,
the City Council adopt the following amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget.
BUDGET IMPACT:
REVENUE EXPENSE
GENERAL FUND $0.00 $8,650,923.00
FLEET FUND 1,581,719.00 1,581,719.00
CIP FUND 5,798,741.00 6,298,741.00
REFUSE FUND 8,918,482.00 0.00
GOLF FUND 250,000.00 250,000.00
IMS FUND 9,000.00 9,000.00
MISC GRANTS FUND 57,000.00 57,000.00
TOTAL $16,614,942.00 $16,847,383.00
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Revenue for FY 2026 Budget Adjustments
The chart below presents General Fund Projected Revenues for FY 2026. Based on revenue data across the first
part of the fiscal year, it is projected that revenues will be realized at approximately $368,733 beyond the FY
2026 Adopted Budget.
Revenue FY26 Annual Budget
FY26 Amended
Budget Projection
Amended Variance
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Property Taxes 148,580,334 148,580,334 148,580,334 -
Sales, Use & Excise Taxes 126,026,000 126,026,000 126,000,000 (26,000)
Franchise Taxes 17,220,000 17,220,000 17,339,305 119,305
Total Taxes 291,826,334 291,826,334 291,919,639 93,305
Charges For Services 6,821,820 6,821,820 5,056,754 (1,765,066)
Fines & Forfeitures 3,085,827 3,085,827 3,074,937 (10,890)
Interest Income 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000 -
Interfund Service Charges 34,569,169 34,569,169 34,574,395 5,226
Intergovernmental Revenue 6,205,000 6,205,000 6,073,983 (131,017)
Licenses 21,847,694 21,847,694 22,024,495 176,801
Miscellaneous Revenue 3,838,663 3,838,663 3,808,672 (29,991)
Parking Meter Revenue 3,273,255 3,273,255 3,956,050 682,795
Parking Tickets 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 -
Permits 18,981,859 18,981,859 20,235,322 1,253,463
Property Sale Proceeds - - 24,741 24,741
Gain on Property Dispositions - - 272 272
Rental & Other Income 1,201,460 1,201,460 1,270,554 69,094
Operating Transfers In 24,780,192 24,780,192 24,780,192 -
Total W/O Special Tax 135,804,939 135,804,939 136,080,367 275,428
Sales Tax Addition 1/2%58,000,000 58,000,000 58,000,000 -
Total General Fund 485,631,273 485,631,273 486,000,006 368,733
The table below presents updated Fund Balance numbers and percentages, based on the proposed changes
included in Budget Amendment #4.
With the complete adoption of Budget Amendment #4, the available fund balance will remain at 16.91 percent
of the FY 2026 Adopted Budget. For context, at budget adoption fund balance was at 12.91 percent.
FOF GF Only TOTAL FOF GF Only TOTAL
Beginning Fund Balance 27,841,978 146,448,554 174,290,532 22,746,360 120,121,319 142,867,679
Prior Year Encumbrances (3,547,119) (18,657,815) (22,204,934) - - (18,919,920)
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 24,294,859$ 127,790,739$ 152,085,598$ 22,746,360$ 120,121,319$ 123,947,759$
Beginning Fund Balance Percent 39.57%30.50%31.66%38.72%26.47%24.19%
Year End ACFR Adjustments
Revenue Changes
Expense Changes (Prepaids, Receivable, Etc.) (3,188,435) (3,188,435) 15,024 15,024
Fund Balance w/ ACFR Changes 24,294,859 124,602,304 148,897,163 22,746,360 120,136,343 123,962,783
Final Fund Balance Percent 39.57%29.74%30.99%38.72%26.48%24.19%
Budgeted Change in Fund Balance (4,162,906) (36,664,442) (40,827,348) - (27,392,780) (27,392,780)
Budget Amendment Use of Fund Balance
BA#1 Revenue Adjustment 469,408 469,408
BA#1 Expense Adjustment (2,468,933) (2,468,933) (358,000) (358,000)
BA#2 Revenue Adjustment 102,000 102,000
BA#2 Expense Adjustment (3,407,524) (3,407,524) (913,000) (913,000)
BA#3 Revenue Adjustment 3,904,861 3,904,861
BA#3 Expense Adjustment (3,959,861) (3,959,861) -
BA#4 Revenue Adjustment - -
BA#4 Expense Adjustment - - (8,650,923) (8,650,923)
BA#5 Revenue Adjustment 1,013,067 1,013,067
BA#5 Expense Adjustment (5,200,000) (4,736,688) (9,936,688)
BA#6 Revenue Adjustment -
BA#6 Expense Adjustment
Change in Revenue
Change in Expense
Fund Balance Budgeted Increase
Adjusted Fund Balance 22,746,360 120,121,319 142,867,679 22,746,360 82,821,640 86,648,080
Adjusted Fund Balance Percent 37.05%28.67%29.74%38.72%18.25%16.91%
Projected Revenue 61,397,384 419,006,975 480,404,359 58,749,999 453,721,525 512,471,524
Salt Lake City
General Fund
TOTAL
Fund Balance Projections
FY2026 BudgetFY2025 Budget
The Administration is requesting a budget amendment totaling $8,650,923 in expenses in the
general fund. The amendment proposes changes in seven (7) funds, with a total revenue increase
of $16,614,942 and a corresponding expenditure increase of $16,847,383. The proposal includes
the addition of eight (8) general fund-funded positions.
A summary spreadsheet outlining proposed budget changes is attached. The Administration
requests this document be modified based on the decisions of the Council.
The budget amendment 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
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2026
(Fourth amendment to the Final Budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year
2025-2026)
An Ordinance Amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 32 of 2025, which adopted the
Final Budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending
June 30, 2026.
In June of 2025, the Salt Lake City Council adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City,
Utah, including the employment staffing document, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2025, and ending June 30, 2026, pursuant to the requirements of Utah Code section 10-6-118.
The City’s Budget Director, acting as the City’s Budget Officer, prepared and filed with
the City Recorder proposed amendments to said duly adopted budget, including the amendments
to the employment staffing document necessary to effectuate the staffing changes specifically
stated herein, copies of which are attached hereto, for consideration by the City Council and
inspection by the public.
All conditions precedent to amend said budget, including the employment staffing
document as provided above, have been accomplished.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, as approved, ratified and finalized
by Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 32 of 2025.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Amendments. The budget amendments, including
amendments to the employment staffing document necessary to effectuate the staffing changes
specifically stated herein, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance shall be, and the same
hereby are adopted and incorporated into the budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the
amendments to the employment staffing document described above, for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of Section 10-6-128 of
the Utah Code.
SECTION 3. Filing of copies of the Budget Amendments. The said Budget Officer is
authorized and directed to certify and file a copy of said budget amendments, including
amendments to the employment staffing document, in the office of said Budget Officer and in the
office of the City Recorder which amendments shall be available for public inspection.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ____ day of _____, 2026.
Chris Wharton, Council Chair
ATTEST:
Keith Reynolds, City Recorder
Transmitted to the Mayor on
Mayor’s Action: Approved Vetoed
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
ATTEST:
Keith Reynolds, City
Recorder
(SEAL)
Bill No. ____ of 2026.
Published
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Approved As To Form
Jaysen Oldroyd Jaysen Oldroyd
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Initiative Number/Name Fund Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount
Ongoing or One-
time FTEs
1 Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services Division GF 0.00 (37,000.00)One-time -
1 Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services Division GF 0.00 37,000.00 One-time -
1 Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services Division Fleet 37,000.00 37,000.00 One-time -
2 Trailer for Facilities Division GF 0.00 (30,000.00)One-time -
2 Trailer for Facilities Division GF 0.00 30,000.00 One-time -
2 Trailer for Facilities Division Fleet 30,000.00 30,000.00 One-time -
3 Wildland Firefighting Expansion Funding GF 0.00 88,000.00 One-time/Ongoing -
4 Public Lands One-time Personal Services Budget Rescope for
Equipment Purchases GF 0.00 (163,900.00)One-time -
4 Public Lands One-time Personal Services Budget Rescope for
Equipment Purchases GF 0.00 163,900.00 One-time -
4 Public Lands One-time Personal Services Budget Rescope for
Equipment Purchases Fleet 163,900.00 163,900.00 One-time -
5 Park Land Acquisition CIP 0.00 (405,000.00)One-time -
5 Park Land Acquisition CIP 0.00 405,000.00
6 Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal at Glendale Golf
Course GF 0.00 250,000.00 One-time -
6 Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal at Glendale Golf
Course Golf 250,000.00 250,000.00 One-time -
7 Moved to Housekeeping
8 Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal
9 Public Services Facilities Division: Old Library Immediate
Facility Needs GF 0.00 195,000.00 One-time -
10 Backhoe for Public Services Streets Division & Tractor for
Public Lands Parks Division GF 0.00 292,819.00 One-time -
10 Backhoe for Public Services Streets Division & Tractor for
Public Lands Parks Division Fleet 292,819.00 292,819.00 One-time -
11 Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts Capital
Improvements CIP 5,498,741.00 5,498,741.00 One-time -
11 Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts Capital
Improvements GF 0.00 889,800.00 One-time -
12 Trailer for Public Services Streets Division GF 0.00 (58,000.00)One-time -
12 Trailer for Public Services Streets Division GF 0.00 58,000.00 One-time -
12 Trailer for Public Services Streets Division Fleet 58,000.00 58,000.00 One-time -
13 Funding for Gap in Homeless Resource Center Grant
Funding for Salaries GF 0.00 292,833.00 Ongoing -
14 Police Overtime Funding in FY 2026 GF 0.00 3,810,941.00 One-time -
15 Police Retirements Cost GF 0.00 977,286.00 One-time -
16 Police Mobile Command Center GF 0.00 1,000,000.00 One-time -
16 Police Mobile Command Center Fleet 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 One-time -
17 Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office and Legal Defenders
Association (LDA) Staffing Increases GF 0.00 189,749.00 Ongoing 8.00
17 Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office and Legal Defenders
Association (LDA) Staffing Increases IMS 9,000.00 9,000.00 One-time -
18 Parking Way-finding Signage GF 0.00 584,495.00 One-time -
19 Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal
20 Funding for Fisher Mansion CIP 0.00 500,000.00 One-time -
1 Legislative Affairs Operations Funding GF 0.00 80,000.00 Ongoing -
2 Engineering Planning and Design Housekeeping and
Rescope GF 0.00 (350,000.00)One-time -
2 Engineering Planning and Design Housekeeping and
Rescope GF 0.00 350,000.00 One-time -
3 Refuse Fund Revenue Budget for Lease Agreement Refuse 8,918,482.00 0.00 One-time -
4 Community Events - Rescope GF 0.00 0.00 One-time -
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
Council ApprovedAdministration Proposed
Section A: New Items
Section D: Housekeeping
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources
1
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
5 Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for FY 2025-26 CIP 0.00 (1,735,515.83)One-time -
5 Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for FY 2025-27 CIP 0.00 1,735,515.83 One-time -
6 California Avenue Safety Improvements Rescope CIP 0.00 0.00 One-time -
7 CPTED Streetlight – GF to CIP Transfer CIP 300,000.00 300,000.00 One-time
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
1 Trail Maintenance for Salt Lake City Portion of the Jordan
River Trail Misc Grants 57,000.00 57,000.00 One-time -
Consent Agenda
Total of Budget Amendment
Items 16,614,942.00 16,847,383.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
Initiative Number/Name Fund Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount
Ongoing or One-
time FTEs
Total by Fund, Budget Amendment #4:
General Fund GF 0.00 8,650,923.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
Fleet Fund Fleet 1,581,719.00 1,581,719.00 0.00 0.00
CIP Fund CIP 5,798,741.00 6,298,741.00 0.00 0.00
Refuse Collection Fund Refuse 8,918,482.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Golf Fund Golf 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00
IMS Fund IMS 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00 0.00
Misc Grants Fund Misc Grants 57,000.00 57,000.00 0.00 0.00 -
Total of Budget Amendment Items 16,614,942.00 16,847,383.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
Administration Proposed Council Approved
Section I: Council Added Items
Section F: Donations
Section G: Council Consent Agenda -- Grant Awards
2
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
Current Year Budget Summary, provided for information only
FY 2025-26 Budget, Including Budget Amendments
FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget BA #1 Total BA #2 Total BA #3 Total BA #4 Total BA #5 Total Total Revenue
General Fund (FC 100)453,721,525 0.00 - - 453,721,525.09
Debt Service Fund (FC 101)30,514,822 30,514,822.00
Other Improvement Fund (FC 150)3,000 3,000.00
Capital Improvement Fund (FC 300)41,675,084 12,206,670.04 5,798,741.00 59,680,495.04
Water Utility Fund (FC 400)192,010,432 51,079,400.00 243,089,832.00
Sewer Utility Fund (FC 410)357,160,859 357,160,859.00
Stormwater Utility Fund (FC 420)25,327,969 2,000,000.00 27,327,969.00
Street Lighting Utility Fund (FC 430)5,874,881 5,874,881.00
Department of Airports Fund (FC 540)606,598,500 - 606,598,500.00
Fleet Management Fund (FC 610)23,925,700 - 1,581,719.00 25,507,419.00
Risk Management Fund (FC 620)69,846,524 69,846,524.37
Governmental Immunity Fund (FC 630)4,529,865 4,529,865.00
Information Mgt Serv Fund (FC 650)43,052,934 50,000.00 9,000.00 43,111,934.00
Local Building Authority Fund (FC 660)1,172,525 1,172,525.00
Refuse Collection Fund (FC670)25,469,123 8,918,482.00 34,387,605.00
Golf Fund (FC 680)14,156,634 250,000.00 14,406,634.00
Housing and Loan Fund (FC 690)14,082,500 14,082,500.00
CDBG Fund (FC 710)4,885,779 4,885,779.00
Miscellaneous Grants Fund (FC 720)12,714,477 3,490,212.72 4,139,704.89 57,000.00 20,401,394.61
Demolition Weed and Forfeiture (FC 730)4,365,000 4,365,000.00
Emergency 911 Dispatch (FC 750)4,295,000 4,295,000.00
Downtown Alliance Fund (FC 760)1,700,000 2,500,000.00 4,200,000.00
Donations Fund (FC 770)500,000 500,000.00
Funding Our Future Fund (FC 780)58,749,999 58,749,999.00
Transportation Fund (FC 785)14,332,500 14,332,500.00
DEA Taskforce (FC 901)1,159,208 1,159,207.61
Community Reinvestment Agency Fund (FC 920)86,036,232 86,036,232.00
Sports Arena Fund (FC 740)79,512,660 79,512,660.00
Emergency Loan Program Fund - 273,000.00
Total of Budget Amendment Items 2,177,373,732 273,000.00 71,326,282.76 4,139,704.89 16,614,942.00 - 2,269,454,661.72
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General Fund (FC 100)464,359,952 353,000.00 913,000.00 8,650,923.00 474,276,875.26
Debt Service Fund (FC 101)36,589,783 36,589,783.00
Other Improvement Fund (FC 150)3,000 3,000.00
Capital Improvement Fund (FC 300)48,175,084 16,339,140.04 6,298,741.00 70,812,965.04
Water Utility Fund (FC 400)216,611,815 66,849,851.00 283,461,666.00
Sewer Utility Fund (FC 410)159,022,034 12,083,142.00 171,105,176.00
Stormwater Utility Fund (FC 420)26,465,800 7,349,551.00 33,815,351.30
Street Lighting Utility Fund (FC 430)8,418,357 1,327,234.00 9,745,591.00
Department of Airports Fund (FC 540)476,954,577 100,000.00 477,054,577.00
Fleet Management Fund (FC 610)23,735,252 13,202,498.00 1,581,719.00 38,519,469.00
Risk Management Fund (FC 620)69,846,524 69,846,524.37
Governmental Immunity Fund (FC 630)4,302,013 94,791.00 4,396,804.00
Information Mgt Serv Fund (FC 650)43,052,934 2,451,295.18 9,000.00 45,513,229.18
Local Building Authority Fund (FC 660)1,172,525 1,172,525.00
Refuse Collection Fund (FC670)29,357,332 9,350,559.00 - 38,707,891.00
Golf Fund (FC 680)26,570,200 957,404.00 250,000.00 27,777,604.00
Housing and Loan Fund (FC 690)14,082,500 14,082,500.00
CDBG Fund (FC 710)4,885,779 4,885,779.00
Miscellaneous Grants Fund (FC 720)12,714,477 3,490,212.72 4,139,704.89 57,000.00 20,401,394.61
Demolition Weed and Forfeiture (FC 730)4,365,000 4,365,000.00
Emergency 911 Dispatch (FC 750)9,646,688 9,646,688.00
Downtown Alliance Fund (FC 760)1,700,000 2,500,000.00 4,200,000.00
Donations Fund (FC 770)500,000 500,000.00
Funding Our Future Fund (FC 780)48,111,572 48,111,571.83
Transportation Fund (FC 785)15,106,833 15,106,833.00
DEA Taskforce (FC 901)1,159,208 1,159,207.61
Community Reinvestment Agency Fund (FC 920)86,036,232 86,036,232.00
Sports Arena Fund (FC 740)79,512,660 79,512,660.00
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Total of Budget Amendment Items 1,912,458,131 353,000.00 137,008,677.94 4,139,704.89 16,847,383.00 - 2,070,806,897.20
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Section A: New Items
A-1: Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services
Division GF One-time ($37,000.00)
GF One-time $37,000.00
Fleet One-time $37,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: JP Goates, Julie Crookston, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Julie Crookston and Kimberley Schmeling
In April 2025, a compliance enforcement officer was involved in an accident that led to the total loss of one of the
division's Chevy Bolt vehicles. There were no other vehicles involved; the officers swerved to avoid hitting an animal in
the roadway. Since the City is self-insured, Urban Services is fully responsible for the replacement cost of the vehicle.
Since the accident, the division has been using bikes in warmer weather but will need to use a loaner vehicle from the
Fleet Division once bike season ends. However, this is a temporary fix. To regain full operational capacity, the Urban
Services Division is proposing transferring $37,000 from its operational budget to the Fleet Division to purchase a new
Chevy Bolt. This new vehicle is essential for th e division's operations, as it will replace the lost asset and help maintain
enforcement efficiency and revenue generation.
A-2: Trailer for Facilities Division GF One-time ($30,000.00)
GF One-time $30,000.00
Fleet One-time $30,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: JP Goates, Riley Bird, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Riley Bird and Kimberley Schmeling
When the division of Urban Services was created in FY 2026, personnel and equipment were moved from the Facilities
division to Urban Services division. A drop-down trailer, previously an asset of the Facilities team used to move large
equipment, including two scissor lifts, was no longer available for maintena nce and repair work completed by the staff in
that division. An increase in workload related to the Clean City initiative at Urban Services means the trailer is in use
full-time by that team. A drop-down trailer is the safest and most efficient way to move critical large equipment.
Without it, operations are delayed and safety risks increase. Leasing a trailer is not a practical alternative as equipment
is moved daily and is an ongoing need. The Division of Facilities Services is seeking to transfer funds from their
operating budget to Fleet to purchase the trailer needed. No new funds are being requested.
A-3: Wildland Firefighting Expansion Funding GF One-time/
Ongoing $88,000.00
Department: Fire Prepared By: Chief Lieb, Brittany Blair
For questions, please include Chief Lieb and Brittany Blair
The Fire Department is requesting funding to support the expanding needs of our wildland firefighting program, as
wildfire risk increases and conditions continue to change in the region. According to the National Interagency Fire
Center based in Boise, ID, the total number of wildfires nationwide have increased significantly over the last five years.
These fires range from human caused, to natural caused, to cause undetermined. The contributing factors for wildland
fires are the increase in urban centers pushing up against wildland urban interface areas, such as the east and north
benches in SLC, water content in the fuels, environmental temperatures, humidity, and wind speed.
The current request totals $88,000 for the remainder of this fiscal year, $75,000 of which will be ongoing costs (see the
table below). These funds will cover the days of increased staffing during 2025 for periods of extreme fire weather during
July through October, increased wildland training requirements, additional personal protective equipment (PPE), tools,
such as hoses, nozzles and hand tools, and the replacement of aging Bendix King radios, which are over ten years old and
no longer manufactured. The Bendix King radios are the standard radio used in wildland operations and are essential for
the firefighting teams to communicate and coordinate on-scene with our state and regional partners during an event.
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The ongoing request also supports anticipated annual upstaffing needs driven by increasing red flag days, recurring PPE
purchases, further equipment replacement due to loss or damage, expanded wildland training, and ongoing radio
maintenance and replacement.
Category
Personnel
FY26 Request
$25,000
Ongoing Request
$40,000
PPE Equipment $28,000 $25,000
Radios $35,000 $10,000
Total $88,000 $75,000
A-4: Public Lands One-time Personal Services
Budget Rescope for Equipment Purchases GF One-time ($163,900.00)
GF One-time $163,000.00
Fleet One-time $163,900.00
Department: Public Lands Prepared By: Gregg Evans
For questions, please include Gregg Evans
The Public Lands Department is requesting to rescope $163,900 in existing FY 2026 personnel budget which, if
approved, will be transferred to the Fleet Fund as one-time funding for the purchase of capital equipment. The funds
being requested for this transfer to Fleet were generated from attrition and vacancy savings from the first half of th is
fiscal year. Savings are generated throughout the fiscal year from positions remaining vacant during the typical hiring
process, especially when there is difficulty in hiring some positions. The Department continually tracks the duration of
all vacancies to calculate the estimated savings.
The Department is proposing to use the one-time funds to purchase the equipment detailed below.
• $50,300 - Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle, this new unit will support the ongoing watering of newly planted
trees throughout the maintenance district 2 area. Currently, staff are using a 1 -ton dump truck for tree watering,
adding this vehicle will free up a 1-ton truck in District 2 used for watering trees to be repurposed to the detail
(rag) crew in District 2.
• $47,500 - Toro Dingo to replace stolen trencher (Unit # 81510) with a new trencher.
• $15,600 – Aerator, the new aerator requested will help prevent soil compaction in high-use common and
spectator areas at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC). Currently, the RAC does not own an aerator and has
relied on borrowing the Parks Department’s unit for more than five years. The current unit will be repurposed to
perform turf aeration on park properties throughout the City.
• $50,500 - Caterpillar model 302 C3 small excavator for trail repairs and maintenance. The primary
purpose of this new machine will be in-house trail construction and maintenance performed by the Trails Team.
Currently, all machine work on trails is either contracted out with variable results or completed using rented
equipment at a cost of approximately $4,000 per month. The Trails Team now has an experienced machine
operator on staff with six years of trail construction and maintenance experience, allowing this work to be
completed internally with greater consistency and higher quality results. In addition, this excavator would also
support restoration projects, fire mitigation efforts, and vegetation management across Natural Lands
properties.
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A-5: Park Land Acquisition CIP One-time ($405,000.00)
CIP One-time $405,000.00
Department: Public Lands Prepared By: Gregg Evans
For questions, please include Gregg Evans
The Public Lands Department in coordination with Real Estate Services is requesting a budget amendment in the
amount of $405,000 that will utilize Parks Impact Fees to fund the acquisition of 1.09 acres of open space.
A-6: Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal
at Glendale Golf Course GF One-time $250,000.00
Golf One-time $250,000.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Mark Stephens, Dawn Valente
For questions, please include Mark Stephens, Dawn Valente and Tammy Hunsaker
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Salt Lake County Flood Control (SLCoFC) identified multiple
unpermitted encroachment violations along the Surplus Canal located within the geographic boundaries of Salt Lake
City. Resolution of these encroachment violations were shared between SLC Public Utilities, SLC Engineering and the
SLC Airport. One of the major encroachment violations assigned to SLC Engineering was the permitting and erosion
control of an existing, previously constructed pedestrian bridge at the Glendale Golf Course spanning the Surplus Levee
Canal.
The above-mentioned USACE design review process and approvals have taken years, and until recently Engineering did
not know when the final USACE would be approved. Now that the USACE has provided approval, project bidding and
construction is considered urgent, and as such, obtaining funding through a budget amendment process has been
deemed the best approach in lieu of waiting for the next Capital Asset Planning process.
The $250,000 requested in this amendment is to cover construction costs associated with installing the erosion control
rip-rap revetment under the existing bridge surrounding the piles driven into the canal that support the bridge structure
above. USACE requires the placement of this revetment t o treat existing erosion and to prevent further erosion around
the pedestrian bridge piles that support the structure. This will also ensure and protect the structural integrity of the
Surplus Canal banks. Increases to flood insurance costs could be incurred by surrounding residents and businesses if the
City does not address this violation.
Part of the reason for the emergency is that as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updates their Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) based on levee conditions reported by USACE, any lacking levee deficiency , such as the one
to be rectified by the proposed project, poses the risk for flood insurance rates to be increased for those properties,
homes and businesses protected by the levee.
A-7: Moved to Housekeeping as D-6
A-8: Withdrawn
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A-9: Public Services Facilities Division: Old
Library Immediate Facility Needs GF One-time $195,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: JP Goates, Josh Lander, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Josh Lander and Kimberley Schmeling
Maintenance activities began in September of this year with miscellaneous repairs for The Leonardo, but when the
building was vacated by the tenant and turned over to the City, activities have ramped up and have included but have not
been limited to:
- grounds maintenance,
- repairs to doors, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems,
- janitorial and moving services, and
- security.
Work on these items needs to continue at a minimum to keep the building functional and secure. Public Services is
requesting $195,000 to continue maintenance and security efforts. The largest of these expenses will be $130,000 for
security access and camera installations; the remaining funding will be for the maintenance expenses listed above.
Security updates have been deemed necessary because the building’s existing access control system is outdated and in
need of repair. In addition, the city no longer has licensing for Mellennium, which means City badges cannot be
programmed to work with the existing system. Also, since this is a City building, the City’s Security Director has
requested that cameras be installed to monitor the site.
A-10: Backhoe for Public Services Streets
Division & Tractor for Public Lands Parks
Division
GF One-time $292,819.00
Fleet One-time $292,819.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Julie Crookston, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, Julie Crookston and Kimberley Schmeling
Two assets -- one in Public Lands and one in Streets -- have recently experienced severe and unrepairable breaks.
Public Lands Tractor – This asset had a catastrophic break occur recently. It will cost about $7,000 to repair.
However, prior to the break the estimated value of the asset was no more than $1,000 due to its age and continued heavy
use. The tractor was originally purchased in 2008 and has been eligible for replacement since August 2023. Due to
volume of assets needing replaced, both in Public Lands and throughout the City, replacement of other older or more
critical assets have taken priority. Of the 52 assets Public Lands needed replaced, this tractor was originally 37 th on the
list in order of seniority. Fleet and Public Lands have now determined this tractor needs to be replaced as soon as
possible, rather than waiting for the FY 2027 replacement cycle. Parks District 1 (serving Pioneer Park, Riverside Park,
Cottonwood Park, etc.) uses this asset heavily since it has many different attachments which allow it to be used for a
variety of tasks. For example, it is used in the spring as a seed spreader and fertilizer. In the fall, it is used as a leaf
collector, leaf blower, and a sweeper. In the summer it functions as a backup mower. There are no rental options
available for this type of tractor. It is imperative this asset is replaced with one that is compatible with all the
attachments we already own. Fleet has committed all of the FY 2026 replacement funding and is unable to cover the cost
of replacing this asset. Likewise, Public Lands does not have enough projected end-of-year savings to cover the cost. The
cost of replacing the tractor is $55,819. The lead time for this asset is a minimum of three months .
Streets Backhoe – This asset also suffered a catastrophic break. The current estimated value of the backhoe prior to
the break was about $27,000. The repairs needed are estimated to cost over $40,000, and due to the nature of the
required repairs, it is likely there will continue to be repair issues with this asset even after the repairs. As such, it is not
economical to repair the backhoe.
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This asset was not projected to be eligible for replacement until 2027. After review, it was determined there was no abuse
by the users, and the asset was being used appropriately and for its intended purpose. This asset is heavily utilized,
creating a large amount of wear and tear. It has been operated by the concrete crews as they repair concrete throughout
the City and is vital to their work excavating damaged concrete prior to pouring new concrete. Th is asset needs to be
replaced as soon as possible rather than waiting for the FY 2027 replacement cycle. There are no rental options available
for this exact size, and a smaller backhoe would greatly decrease efficiency of the team, creating a reduction of service.
Fleet has committed all FY 2026 replacement funding and is unable to cover the cost of replacing this asset. Likewise,
Streets does not have enough projected end-of-year savings to cover the cost. The cost of replacing the backhoe is
$237,000.
In the backup documentation quotes for both assets are provided. Public Services is also requesting a straw poll for this
BA, to allow the orders to be placed as soon as possible, and thus delivered as quickly as possible.
A-11: Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts
Capital Improvements CIP One-time $5,498,741.00
GF One-Time 889,800.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates,
Kimberley Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates and Kimberley Schmeling
To support internal growth, with the most pressing one being the addition of a new judge and their supportive staff at the
Justice Courts building, and to address space constraints in several City offices, the City plans to reinvest in three key
facilities: the Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts. This initiative may include completing essential infrastructure
upgrades (elevators, HVAC, etc.) at the Old Library (former Leonardo museum), converting into a mixed-use space
including City offices on the third floor and classrooms, meeting, and gallery space on the second floor, and additional
administrative offices on the first floor.
It also includes addressing aging systems at Plaza 349 and supporting the relocation of certain Justice Courts staff. This
will allow time for the City to explore alternatives to adequately house the Justice Courts.
The Department intends to utilize the interest accrued from the tax-exempt bond. Upon review, it has been determined
that the above-mentioned project costs are eligible to be covered by bond interest proceeds.
The Architectural team has prepared a high-level estimate of $5,498,741. The project includes interior renovations to
accommodate the Justice Courts ($300,000), critical repairs to the elevators ($250,000), storm dr ainage ($36,000), and
tech ($75,000). Permits will cost $45,000. Design, engineering and project management ($822,941), and
construction/general contracting, and contingencies ($3,080,000) make up the bulk of the expense. F urniture, fixtures
and equipment (FF+E) expenses ($889,800) round out the budget.
The FF+E will not be included in bond interest financing and will be supported by General Fund Fund Balance.
A-12: Trailer for Public Services Streets Division GF One-time ($58,000.00)
GF One-time $58,000.00
Fleet One-time $58,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Julie Crookston, James Aguilar,
Kimberley Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, Julie Crookston, James Aguilar and Kimberley
Schmeling
A trailer used by the Streets division in Public Services has suffered a permanent break. The metal frame has cracked and
is unrepairable. This trailer is a critical piece of equipment used by Streets' asphalt crews to haul equipment to roadways
when they are performing more robust asphalt repairs, such as repairing larger than normal potholes and doing inlays.
This asset was not projected to be eligible for replacement until 2027. After a review it was determined there was no
abuse by the users, and the asset was being used appropriately and for its intended purpose. This asset is heavily utilized,
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thus creating a large amount of wear and tear. Fleet has committed all the FY 2026 replacement funding and is unable to
cover the cost of replacing this asset this year. Streets is currently projected to have enough end -of-year savings to cover
the cost of replacing this trailer. This amendment is to transfer $58,000 from Streets to Fleet cover the cost of replacing
the asset.
A-13: Funding for Gap in Homeless Resource
Center Grant Funding for Salaries GF Ongoing $292,833.00
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
Budget for HRC mitigation officer salary portion not covered by the State HRC grant $292,833. The amount of funding
awarded for the FY 2026 HRC mitigation grant to cover the 19.0 employees is $2,735,048 which was a reduction of
$210,909 from FY 2025 funded at $2,945,957. The total estimated personnel cost is $3,027,881 requiring a budget of
$292,833 for FY 2026 general fund. The existing funding provides for 19 FTE's, which is three squads and a supervising
Lieutenant. To maintain functionality at the Homeless Resource Center, Police needs to keep staffing at this level.
A-14: Police Overtime Funding in FY 2026 GF Ongoing $3,810,941.00
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
The police department is requesting additional funding to cover overtime expense. This cost is currently budgeted at
$3,993,611 and the department does not have anticipated vacancy savings to cover overtime. The total overtime in FY
2026 is not expected to reach the FY 2025 total cost of $8,244,009 but is trending at the FY 2024 actuals of $7,804,990.
The police department utilizes overtime to manage shift coverage in the heavy summer months, provide mitigation,
proactive enforcement, and staff special events. In FY 2025, the department had an overtime budget of $6 ,886,430 and
utilized vacancy savings to cover the additional costs above budget. This year the department does not anticipate vacancy
savings and is requesting additional budget of $3,810,941.
With the changes in the department organization structure, staff, and staffing levels; the department is working to make
long-term improvements to reduce the need for overtime at this level. This will take time, and this budget item is a one-
time request with the intention to support the remainder of FY 2026.
The police department is requesting additional funds to cover overtime.
Ongoing: $2,493,611
Funded in MRB: $1,500,000
FY 26 Budget $3,993,611
FY 26 Expense to date: $3,301,926
FY 26 Trending $7,804,553
FY 26 additional funds needed $3,810,941
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A-15: Police Retirements Cost GF One-time $977,286.00
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
The police department is requesting additional funding to cover retirement payouts. This cost is not currently budgeted,
and the department does not have anticipated vacancy savings to cover this cost.
Personnel costs for Retirement and severance:
Retirement and Severance Payout Amount through 10/31 $805,286
Known Pending Retirements through 1/31/2026 $172,000
Total $977,286
A-16: Police Mobile Command Center GF One-time $1,000,000
Fleet One-time $1,000,000
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
A mobile command center is needed by the police department to manage on scene response and presence at natural
disasters, large scale events, events with long durations, special events and protests. A lead time of 1 year requires budget
in FY 2026 to facilitate delivery and availability for large events scheduled for Early 2027.
Mobile Command Center (MCC) - The police department is requesting one-time funding to acquire a mobile command
center. The estimated cost is $1,000,000.
This funding request seeks support for the acquisition of a Mobile Command Center (MCC) to significantly improve the
operational capabilities the Police Department. The MCC will serve as a critical asset in managing emergencies,
coordinating multi-agency responses, and ensuring public safety during high-risk incidents and large-scale events. The
investment aligns with city and state priorities for public safety, emergency preparedness, community resilience and the
Public Safety Plan.
Our jurisdiction faces a growing number of complex public safety challenges, including:
• Natural disasters (earthquakes, wildfires, floods, severe weather)
• Mass casualty incidents and active shooter events
• Large public gatherings and civil disturbances
• Infrastructure failures and cybersecurity threats
Having a MCC will provide the tools necessary to meet those challenges and:
• Enhance emergency response times and coordination.
• Improve situational awareness and decision-making during critical incidents.
• Provide a secure and centralized location for command operations.
• Increase community engagement and visibility during public events.
• Increase public confidence in law enforcement preparedness.
Currently, Salt Lake City Police lacks a mobile, self-sufficient platform to coordinate field operations during such events.
The police department had a motorhome which was recently disposed of by fleet that was purchased used in 2001 that
hasn’t been functional or operable for a year. As a result, the department relies on neighboring local or state agencies for
use of a command center during critical incidents. While the fire department has a mobile command center, in a major
response to a disaster, critical incident or major event, both departments will need on-scene command capabilities to
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manage resources and response. This request ensures both departments can operate independently and effectively
during major incidents.
This gap limits our ability to respond swiftly, communicate effectively, and manage resources efficiently in dynamic
environments.
The Mobile Command Center represents a strategic investment in public safety infrastructure. With support for funding,
the Police Department will be better equipped to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure during emergencies
and high-risk events. The Police Department respectfully requests consideration for funding to support this vital
initiative.
A-17: Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office and
Legal Defenders Association (LDA) Staffing
Increases
GF Ongoing $189,749.00
IMS One-time $9,000.00
Department: Justice Court / Attorney’s Office Prepared By: Ben Luedtke
For questions, please include Ben Luedtke, Cindy Lou Trishman, Mark Kittrell, Kathryn Fairchild
Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office, and Legal Defenders Association (LDA) Staffing Increases
($189,749 from General Fund Balance of which $174,220 is ongoing for personnel, $6,529 is ongoing for Justice Court
operations, and $9,000 is one-time to the IMS Fund for computers)
The Administration is proposing funding to add a total of 11 FTEs across the three offices including four FTEs at the
Justice Court, four FTEs at the City Prosecutor’s Office, and funding for three FTEs at the LDA (who are not City
employees). If this item is approved as proposed plus a sixth judge, then the FY2027 annual budget would need
$1,554,826 to cover the fully loaded annual costs. Details of the proposed positions and costs are provided below and
grouped by each of the three offices.
Simultaneously adding staff capacity in all three offices to address increasing workload is the recommended approach
because there are multiple interdependencies between the offices. Since annual budget deliberations in the spring, case
filings continued to grow especially for criminal cases and criminal hearings which have exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
The additional staff proposed would reduce workload per employee to support service levels.
Sixth Justice Court Judge
It’s important to note that funding for a sixth judge is not included in this budget amendment because the appointment
process is estimated to take six months and would exceed the current fiscal year period. The Administration is requesting
the Council’s approval for a sixth judge, FTE to begin the hiring and appointment process. Funding for a sixth judge
would be included in the FY2027 annual budget and has a fully loaded estimated cost of $266,447. Earlier this year, in
August the Administration recommended and in October the Council adopted an ordinance amendment to City Code
Chapter 2.84 to allow future expansion of judgeships at the Justice Court including a sixth judge. The State Judicial
Council also authorized a sixth judge at the City’s Justice Court. Per City Code, the Mayor appoints a Justice Court judge,
and they are then confirmed by the City Council. Per Utah Code, justice court judges serve for a six-year term.
A total of $112,714 to the Justice Court
The Justice Court is proposed to receive $97,185 for three new FTEs, $9,000 for three computers, and $6,529 for
increased operating costs to mostly cover more interpreters and several smaller expenses. The total number of FTEs in
the Justice Court would increase to 48 FTEs (9% increase including the sixth judge). If all the positions and operational
costs are approved including a sixth judge, then the FY2027 annual budget would need $630,411.
- $50,891 ongoing to cover four months of a new Clerk of Court which is a new position at the Justice Court (see
the attached HR approved job description), and $3,000 one-time for a computer. The fully loaded annual cost of
the position is estimated at $152,672. This position would function like a department deputy director which the
Justice Court does not currently have.
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- $46,294 ongoing to cover three months for two direct support Judicial Assistants Level 2 ($23,147 each),
and $6,000 one-time for three computers. The fully loaded annual cost of the positions is estimated at $185,177
($92,589 each). These judicial assistants would work directly with the sixth Justice Court judge providing
administrative support. The funding is proposed for three months to allow time for the new supervisor position
(Clerk of Court) to be hired one month earlier and to allow six-months training before the sixth judge is
appointed.
- $6,529 ongoing to cover three months of increased operational costs which would mostly be used for
interpreter services. The funds may also be used for several other expenses such as jury fees, equipment
maintenance, printing and postage among others. The FY2027 annual budget would need $26,115 to cover a full
year of the increased operational costs.
A total of $43,920 to the City Prosecutor’s Office
The City Prosecutor’s Office is proposed to receive $43,920 for four new FTEs. Funding for computers is included in the
operations fee paid by the City under the interlocal agreement with the County to manage the City Prosecutor’s Office.
The total number of FTEs in the office would increase to 36 FTEs (13% increase). If all the positions are approved, then
the FY2027 annual budget would need $527,041 to fully cover the annual cost.
- $33,699 ongoing to cover one month for three Associate Prosecutors ($11,233 each). The fully loaded
annual cost of the positions is estimated at $404,383 ($134,794 each). These positions would help reduce the per
attorney caseload.
- $10,221 ongoing to cover one month for a Paralegal. The fully loaded annual cost of the position is estimated at
$122,657. Attorneys have absorbed some paralegal work to fit within staffing limits so adding this position would
free up time for attorneys to work on other matters. This position would support discovery, screenings, and
diversion efforts.
A total of $33,115 to the Legal Defenders Association (LDA)
The LDA is proposed to receive $33,115 for three new positions which are not City employees; this additional funding
would be added to the annual Nondepartmental line-item for the LDA contract with the City. If all the positions are
approved, then the FY2027 annual budget would need $397,374 to fully cover the annual cost. This would increase the
total contract amount to $2,191,184 (22% increase).
- $25,467 ongoing to cover one month for two Attorneys ($12,734 each). The fully loaded annual cost of the
positions is estimated at $305,607 ($152,804 each). These positions would help reduce the per attorney
caseload. Legal defenders are not involved in every case; the LDA doesn’t get involved in cases that are resolved
before appointment and are not usually appointed on cases that involve only infraction level charges .
- $7,647 ongoing to cover one month for a Case Manager. The fully loaded annual cost of the position is
estimated at $91,767. The case manager would support the Familiar Faces Court and diversion efforts including
Project Rio.
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Salt Lake City FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
Initiative Number/Name Fund
One-time
or Ongoing Amount
10
A-18: Parking Way-finding Signage GF One-time $584,495.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Mary Beth Thompson
For questions, please include Kyle Cook, Jorge Chamorro, James Aguilar, Orion Goff and Tammy
Hunsaker
Design options have been developed for parking wayfinding signage where it needs replacement or has been deemed
necessary. There were originally 54 way-finding signs downtown. Of the original 54 signs, only 17 are still in
service. Public Services/Streets do not have the equipment necessary to produce these large signs. As such,
Transportation/Engineering must find a third party to refurbish or produce and place the signs. A vinyl overlay can be
used on the 17 existing signs for a cost of $3,100 per sign amounting to a total of $52,700, although that isn’t considered
the most attractive option. The preferred option would be to refurbish the 17 signs at a cost of $4,900 per sign, for a total
of $83,300. This option would be a full refurbishment of the signs that would leave no evidence of the previous sign
graphics. Additionally, there may also be a need to refurbish some of the foundations of the 17 existing signs at a cost of
$1700 each. Once the preferred approach to refurbish the signs is determined by the Council, the balance of $584,495
can be used toward new signs at a cost of $12,400 each.
A-19: Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal
A-20: Funding for Fisher Mansion CIP One-time $500,000.00
Department: Mayor’s Office Prepared By: Mary Beth Thompson
For questions, please include Mary Beth Thompson, Jill Love and Jorge Chamorro
CIP funding is being requested for the Fisher Mansion to be used for projects that include replacing the exterior skylight,
repairing interior plaster cracks, refinishing soffits and fascia, and restoring deteriorated sandstone porch elements. It
would also include installing new wood floors over a new subfloor that is already under contract. A lternatively, the
budget could be focused solely on restoring as many doors and windows as possible. Full restoration of doors and
windows is estimated to exceed the available budget.
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources
Section D: Housekeeping
D-1: Legislative Affairs Operations Funding GF Ongoing $80,000.00
Department: Attorney Prepared By: Cindy Lou Trishman
For questions, please include Cindy Lou Trishman
Amending the budget to include the previously provided $80,000 to Legislative Affairs for operating costs. Costs include
state capital access, parking needs, travel, professional development, and event support.
D-2: Engineering Planning and Design
Housekeeping and Expansion GF Ongoing ($350,000.00)
GF Ongoing $350,000.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Mark Stephens, Julianne Sabula
Salt Lake City FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
Initiative Number/Name Fund
One-time
or Ongoing Amount
11
For questions, please include Tammy Hunsaker, Mark Stephens and Julianne Sabula
In the annual budget, as part of the Ongoing Commitments a transfer of $350,000 was set up to be made from General
Fund to the CIP fund. It was determined for FY 2026 that it would be better housed in the Non -Departmental cost
center within the general fund, however the accounting for the transfer did not get corrected. This budget amendment
first needs to correct the "transfer to CIP fund" to an operational expense in the Non-Departmental cost center. This
portion of the BA request is simply housekeeping.
In addition to the housekeeping request, the Administration is requesting clarification on the types of projects that these
funds can be used for. In the current budget, these funds are called, “Planning and Design” and have been intended to
facilitate the planning and design of CIP projects prior to construction. For purposes of clarity, the Administration is
requesting that these funds be used not only to develop design documents and cost estimates but expanded to include
creating and updating master plans and other plans that are required by federal or state requirements.
D-3: Refuse Fund Carry Revenue Budget for
Lease Agreement Refuse One-time $0.00
Department: Sustainability Prepared By: Debbie Lyons
For questions, please include Debbie Lyons, Chris Bell and Ammon Jacobsmeyer
The Sustainability Department is requesting $8,918,482 in revenue for the Refuse Fund. As part of BA#1, the revenues to
offset expenses were not accounted for. Budget is required in order to realize financing revenue to enter lease agreements
for the new Waste & Recycling collection vehicles we expect to receive in FY 2026.
D-4: Community Events - Rescope GF One-Time $0.00
Department: Administration Prepared By: Mary Beth Thompson
For questions, please include Mary Beth Thompson
This item is to rescope $400,000 budgeted in NonDepartmental from Open Streets as follows:
$100,000 for the DTA Blocks program;
$200,000 for the watch party; and
$100,000 for America 250 events.
Unused funds will drop to fund balance. Money is being raising to support these events.
D-5: Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for
FY 2025-26 CIP One-time ($1,735,515.83)
CIP One-time $1,735,515.83
Department: CAN Prepared By: Dawn Valente, Dustin Petersen
For questions, please include Dawn Valente, Dustin Petersen and Brent Beck
This budget amendment is requesting to allocate the interest from FY 2025 BA#2 for Streets GO bonds in the amount of
$1,735,515.83, in addition to any interest which will accrue while processing the invoice reallocations and bond draws
from July 1, 2025 through the remainder of the fiscal year June 30, 2026, to be used to fund additional rebuilds of city
streets as determined by the Engineering Division's Six Year Pavement Plan and deliberations of the Roadway Selection
Committee.
Engineering would like to request a straw poll for this housekeeping reallocation. Once approved, Engineering will need
to do journal entries to reallocate costs for Treasury to do the bond draws for the bonds that have expired. Then if there
is residual interest, another budget amendment will be needed for the remaining unallocated interest, along with
additional invoices to be reallocated so the totality of these bonds can be spent. Waiting for the bond draws will incur
additional earned interest which may be subject to arbitrage and the potential loss of funding for more roadway rebuilds.
Salt Lake City FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
Initiative Number/Name Fund
One-time
or Ongoing Amount
12
One project that Engineering is looking to fund after the reallocation funding is complete is the 1700 East reconstruction
from 1700 South to 2100 South which was on the original reconstruction list but had to be pulled due to funding
shortage in the 2018 GO Bond series. Engineering and Transportation are working alongside Public Utilities to
coordinate their storm drainage project along 1700 East within and ahead of our road construction project limits, as well
as the Highland High Reconstruction that the school board will be doing over the next few years. This should be another
success story like 2100 South reconstruction where Engineering is able to install all the upgraded sewer and water lines
for Public Utilities as part of the roadway construction project to accommodate forthcoming private development
capacity needs without having to tear up new pavement within a few years. This collaboration with the City’s internal
Departments/Divisions and external entities is saving taxpayer dollars.
D-6: California Avenue Safety Improvements
Rescope CIP One-time $0.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Julianne Sabula
For questions, please include Julianne Sabula, Jon Larsen and Tammy Hunsaker
City Council funded a constituent requested project in the fall of 2024 to improve pedestrian safety in the Glendale
neighborhood. The project proposed to relocate curb and gutter to widen sidewalks and reduce the pedestrian crossing
distance on California Avenue, between Glendale Drive and Concord St, along with other safety improvements. During
the civil design work, it was discovered that relocating the curb and gutter would be more expensive than anticipated to
allow proper drainage of the relatively flat elevation. Transportation is requesting to rescope funding to allow other
improvements, as well as to expand the project area to include two nearby schools. Potential improvements could
include landscaping, lighting, traffic calming, pedestrian safety i mprovements and/or school crosswalk. Adequate funds
are available to address these items, but the Council needs to approve the budget rescope.
D-7: CPTED Streetlighting– GF to CIP Transfer CIP One-Time $300,000
Department: Finance Prepared By: Mike Atkinson
As part of the annual budget, the $300,000 was not recognized in key chances with the adoption of the CIP Budget. This
action is to recognize this item.
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
E-1: Trail Maintenance for Salt Lake City Portion
of the Jordan River Trail Misc Grants One-time $57,000.00
Department: Finance Prepared By: Amy Dorsey, Julianne Sabula
For questions, please include Amy Dorsey and Julianne Sabula
This budget amendment is to recognize the City's funding availability grant award in the amount of $57,600 for the
purpose of removing dead and dying trees and other woody vegetation to improve navigability, safety and beautification
of the Jordan River between 1700 South and 900 South.
Section F: Donations
Section G: Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda #
Salt Lake City FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment #4
Initiative Number/Name Fund
One-time
or Ongoing Amount
13
Section I: Council Added Items
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Impact Fees - Summary
Data pulled 06/30/2025
Unallocated Budget Amounts: by Major Area
Area Cost Center Notes:
8484001 1,697,464$
8484002 685,449$ B
8484003 12,723,823$ C
Impact fee - Streets 8484005 1,615,373$ D
16,722,109$
Expiring Amounts: by Major Area, by Month
202407 (Jul2024)2025Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202408 (Aug2024)2025Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202409 (Sep2024)2025Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202410 (Oct2024)2025Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202411 (Nov2024)2025Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202412 (Dec2024)2025Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202501 (Jan2025)2025Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202502 (Feb2025)2025Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202503 (Mar2025)2025Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202504 (Apr2025)2025Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202505 (May2025)2025Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202506 (Jun2025)2025Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Current Month
202507 (Jul2025)2026Q1
202508 (Aug2025)2026Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202509 (Sep2025)2026Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202510 (Oct2025)2026Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202511 (Nov2025)2026Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202512 (Dec2025)2026Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202601 (Jan2026)2026Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202602 (Feb2026)2026Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202603 (Mar2026)2026Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202604 (Apr2026)2026Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202605 (May2026)2026Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202606 (Jun2026)2026Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202607 (Jul2026)2027Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202608 (Aug2026)2027Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202609 (Sep2026)2027Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202610 (Oct2026)2027Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202611 (Nov2026)2027Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202612 (Dec2026)2027Q2 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202701 (Jan2027)2027Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202702 (Feb2027)2027Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202703 (Mar2027)2027Q3 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202704 (Apr2027)2027Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202705 (May2027)2027Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202706 (Jun2027)2027Q4 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202707 (Jul2027)2028Q1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
202708 (Aug2027)2028Q1 16,511$ -$ -$ -$ 16,511$
202709 (Sep2027)2028Q1 43,763$ -$ -$ -$ 43,763$
202710 (Oct2027)2028Q2 52,548$ -$ 1,089,717$ -$ 1,142,265$
202711 (Nov2027)2028Q2 9,554$ -$ 923,400$ -$ 932,954$
202712 (Dec2027)2028Q2 65,118$ -$ 2,931,110$ -$ 2,996,228$
202801 (Jan2028)2028Q3 2,736$ -$ 91,357$ -$ 94,093$
202802 (Feb2028)2028Q3 15,159$ -$ 189,853$ -$ 205,012$
202803 (Mar2028)2028Q3 14,776$ -$ 466,744$ -$ 481,520$
202804 (Apr2028)2028Q4 34,298$ -$ 1,383,521$ -$ 1,417,819$
202805 (May2028)2028Q4 22,990$ -$ 881,420$ -$ 904,410$
202806 (Jun2028)2028Q4 20,966$ -$ 124,361$ -$ 145,327$
Total, Currently Expiring through Jun 2028 298,418$ -$ 8,081,483$ -$ 8,379,901$
FY
2
0
2
5
Calendar
Month
FY
2
0
2
6
FY
2
0
2
7
FY
2
0
2
8
Fiscal
Quarter
E = A + B + C + D
Total
Impact Fees (Page 1)
Data pulled 06/30/2025 AAA BBB CCC DDD = AAA - BBB - CCC
Fire
Allocation
Budget
Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures
Allocation
Remaining
Appropriation
Budget
Amount
Values
Description Cost Center
FY24B4A6-3036-Fire Station 1 Fencing 130,275$ -$ -$ 130,275$
8419202 3,079$ -$ 3,021$ 58$
8423004 29,000$ -$ 1,540$ 27,460$
Grand Total
Parks
Allocation
Budget Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures Remaining
Description Cost Center
Allocation Budget Allocation Allocation YTD Sum of Parks Allocation
Remaining Appropriation
FY24CIP-3037-337 Park Development 550,000$ -$ -$ 550,000$
FY25B1D15-3037-Folsom Trail Landscapin 1,000,000$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$
FY25B1D15-3037-Glendale Park Phase 2 11,350,000$ 848,724$ 1,585,115$ 8,916,161$
FY25B1D15-3037-Liberty Park All Abilities 2,000,000$ -$ -$ 2,000,000$
FY25B1D15-3037-Warm Springs & North G 1,000,000$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$
8416005 1,733$ 855$ 1,733$ (855)$
8423406 287,848$ -$ 8,420$ 279,428$
8420136 149,953$ (124,185)$ 151,104$ 123,034$
FY25CIP-3037-Amplifying Our Jordan Rive 1,300,000$ -$ -$ 1,300,000$
8418005 262,043$ -$ 82,796$ 179,248$
FY24CIP-3037-Cottonwood Park Trailhead 648,000$ -$ -$ 648,000$
8420424 240,239$ -$ 143,325$ 96,914$
8418002 23,262$ -$ 19,638$ 3,624$
FY25CIP-3037-Equal Grounds Project (Cali 86,200$ -$ -$ 86,200$
FY FY25CIP-3037-Fairmont Park Basketball C 678,600$ -$ -$ 678,600$
FY24CIP-3037-Fire Station No. 7 Tennis an 416,150$ -$ -$ 416,150$
8421401 132,208$ -$ 123,813$ 8,396$
8420430 125,740$ -$ 125,495$ 245$
8423408 499,457$ -$ 5,511$ 493,946$
8423450 4,350,000$ 542,000$ 3,788,200$ 19,800$
8422406 2,246,982$ (8,929)$ 1,850,202$ 405,709$ C
8422408 513,788$ -$ 513,788$ 0$
8422410 315,770$ -$ 156,146$ 159,624$
8420406 54,808$ -$ -$ 54,808$
8423005 29,000$ -$ 1,540$ 27,460$
8419103 6,398$ -$ -$ 6,398$
FY24CIP-3037-Jefferson Park Improvemen 530,000$ -$ -$ 530,000$
8420134 404,139$ -$ 15,108$ 389,031$
8422414 475,079$ -$ 14,844$ 460,235$
8417018 1,570$ -$ -$ 1,570$
8417017 2,946$ -$ -$ 2,946$
8423409 299,269$ -$ 220,000$ 79,269$
8417011 60,928$ -$ 60,928$ -$
8423451 996,905$ 84,133$ 432,000$ 480,772$
8423407 864,449$ -$ -$ 864,449$
8423452 450,000$ -$ 33,140$ 416,860$
8423453 300,000$ -$ -$ 300,000$
Parks Bilingual Signage Installation FY24CIP-3037-Parks Bilingual Signage Ins 331,200$ -$ -$ 331,200$
Park's Consultant's Contract 8419204 2,638$ -$ 2,596$ 42$
Parley's Trail Design & Constr 8417012 327,678$ -$ -$ 327,678$
Pioneer Park 8419150 3,052,938$ 574,411$ 1,128,751$ 1,349,776$
Playground Shade FY25CIP-3037-Playground Shade 500,000$ -$ -$ 500,000$
Pocket Park Community Space - Jake Garn FY25CIP-3037-Pocket Park Community Sp 330,000$ -$ -$ 330,000$
Poplar Grove Park Full Court Basketball FY24CIP-3037-Poplar Grove Park Full Cour 253,500$ -$ 8,182$ 245,319$
RAC Playground Phase II 8423405 521,564$ -$ -$ 521,564$
RAC Playground with Shade Sail 8422415 178,298$ -$ 63,456$ 114,842$
Redwood Meadows Park Dev 8417014 9,350$ -$ -$ 9,350$
Rich Park Comm Garden 8420138 12,431$ -$ -$ 12,431$
Riverside Park Pathway Loop FY25CIP-3037-Riverside Park Pathway Loo 530,000$ -$ -$ 530,000$
Rose Park Neighborhood Center 8423403 157,280$ -$ 157,280$ -$
Rosewood Dog Park 8417013 1,056$ -$ -$ 1,056$
SLC Foothills Land Acquisition 8422413 319,139$ -$ 14,175$ 304,964$
SLC Foothills Trailhead Develo 8422412 1,241,318$ -$ 112,726$ 1,128,592$
Street Futsal Courts 1:1 Match FY25CIP-3037-Street Futsal Courts 1:1 Ma 350,000$ -$ -$ 350,000$
Three Creeks West Bank New Par 8422403 150,736$ -$ -$ 150,736$
Trailhead Prop Acquisition 8421403 21,830$ -$ -$ 21,830$
UTGov Ph2 Foothill Trails 8420420 120,893$ -$ -$ 120,893$
Wasatch Hollow Improvements 8420142 431,860$ -$ 11,481$ 420,378$
Waterpark Redevelopment Plan 8421402 1,705$ 1,705$ -$ -$
Grand Total
$685,449
8484002
12,723,823$
8484003
Impact Fees (Page 2)CONTINUED from PG1
Data pulled 06/30/2025 AAA BBB CCC DDD = AAA - BBB - CCC
Police Allocation Allocation YTD Remaining
Values
Description Cost Center
8423003 29,000$ -$ 1,540$ 27,460$
FY24B5A6-3035-Police Impact Fee Refunds 47,592$ -$ 801$ 46,791$
Grand Total 76,592$ -$ 2,341$ 74,251$
Streets Allocation Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures Remaining
Description Cost Center
8422622 35,300$ -$ -$ 35,300$
8423602 252,000$ -$ 252,000$ -$
8422602 37,422$ -$ 37,422$ -$
8423606 40,000$ 40,000$ -$ -$
8422611 90,000$ 22,576$ 2,424$ 65,000$
8418016 22,744$ -$ -$ 22,744$
8412001 11,703$ 5,546$ 6,157$ -$ D
FY25CIP-3037-5th West Commons Conversation Center(s)50,000$ -$ -$ 50,000$
FY24B3A6-3038-600/700 North Reconstruction 3,204,371$ 3,204,371$ -$ -$
FY24CIP-3038-75-Year-Old Traffic Signal Replacement 40,000$ -$ -$ 40,000$
8422604 28,000$ -$ 28,000$ -$
8418003 181,303$ -$ 136,936$ 44,367$
8420120 18,699$ -$ -$ 18,699$
8422608 25,398$ -$ 25,398$ -$
FY24B5D9-3038-FY24 Street IF Refunds 75,000$ -$ -$ 75,000$
8406001 15,169$ 12,674$ 836$ 1,659$
FY25B5A12-3038-2025 IFFP Amendment - Streets 20,000$ -$ -$ 20,000$
8412002 124,593$ -$ -$ 124,593$
8422614 104,500$ -$ -$ 104,500$
FY24CIP-3038-Safer Crossings: Main St., Glendale Park, and Citywide 90,000$ -$ 1,418$ 88,582$
8421501 340,236$ -$ 53,109$ 287,127$
8423608 110,000$ -$ 10,000$ 100,000$
FY24CIP-3038-Transit Capital for Frequent Transit Routes / Operational Investments-FY24 110,000$ -$ 513$ 109,488$
8420110 46,883$ -$ (1,117)$ 48,000$
8421500 241,135$ -$ 124,786$ 116,349$
8422620 6,316$ -$ -$ 6,316$
FY24B5A7-3038-Update of the Streets IFFP - Unappropriated Transportation Impact Fees 30,183$ -$ -$ 30,183$
FY24B5A7-3038-Update of the Streets IFFP (Rescope 8419203)29,817$ -$ -$ 29,817$
8422619 6,500$ -$ -$ 6,500$
Grand Total
Values
Sum of Budget-Amended Sum of Encum- brances Sum of YTD Expenditures
E = A + B + C + D
$16,722,109
UnAllocated
Budget
Amount
1,697,464$
8484001
1,615,373$
8484005
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ATTACHMENT #1
Job Title: Clerk of Court
Job Code:
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Rate Type: Exempt
Comp Grade:
Management Level: Manager
Classification:
EEO Code: OFFICIALS_AND_ADMINISTRATORS - (EEO-4 Job Classification)
Workers Comp Code:
Job Family:
Job Profile Summary
Under the general direction of the Court Administrator, the Clerk of Court provides high-level
administrative and operational leadership for the Salt Lake City Justice Court. This position
oversees daily court functions, supervises staff, ensures procedural compliance, and assists with
implementing strategic and policy initiatives established by the Court Administrator and the
Bench.
The Clerk of Court acts as a key member of court leadership, supporting judges, staff, and
partners in advancing court operations, staff development, and access to justice initiatives.
Job Description TYPICAL DUTIES:
• Provides direct administrative support to the Bench and Court Administrator in achieving court
wide goals and implementing policies and procedures.
• Oversees daily operations across all court departments, ensuring compliance with state law,
Judicial Council rules, and administrative standards.
• Coordinates with judges, judicial assistants, clerks, bailiffs, and other staff to maintain consistent
procedures and efficient case flow management.
• Disseminates up to date information to staff regarding policy and procedure changes.
• Supervises assigned personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, establishing performance
expectations, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues as needed.
• Conducts performance management and training needs assessments; monitors and tracks
training completion and effectiveness.
• Schedules and monitors workloads to assure effective staff utilization and maximum output.
• Represents the interests of the court with local community leaders including representatives of
various state and local government agencies.
• Serves as the primary administrator for internal learning and development systems, including
the city’s performance management and learning management systems
• Assists in developing and implementing administrative policies, operational procedures, and
long-range strategic plans in collaboration with the Court Administrator.
• Prepares reports, operational analyses, and data summaries for use in management decision-
making and reporting.
• Participates in planning and policy discussions with judicial leadership and represents the court
in committees, task forces, and external collaborations.
• Oversees or coordinates internal communication, employee recognition, service awards, and
other engagement or staff development programs.
• Ensures effective coordination of courtroom coverage and clerical support for all proceedings.
• Maintains familiarity with and ensures compliance with the Utah Code of Judicial Administration,
local ordinances, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Monitors and tracks relevant legislative changes and updates, providing guidance to judges and
staff on impacts to court operations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public
administration, business administration, or a closely related field. Six (6) years of directly related
experience, including supervisory and management experience, or any equivalent combination
of education and experience.
• Knowledge of court operations, personnel management, policy implementation, and
administrative coordination.
• Skill in leadership, supervision, and employee development.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities for evaluating workflow and implementing process
improvements.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with judges, staff, city
departments, allied agencies, and the public.
• Proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual
collaboration platforms (e.g., Webex).
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all court operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Work performed in an office and courtroom setting under normal conditions of light,
temperature, and sound.
• Exposure to stress due to multiple projects, deadlines, and interactions with individuals in
emotionally charged situations.
• Requires occasional travel to meetings, training, or outreach sites.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
• Additional Job Description
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time / Part-Time / Seasonal
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$ - $
DEPARTMENT
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SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
12/23/2025
Date Sent to Council:
12/24/2025
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Hillier, Randy
E-mail
Randy.Hillier@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
12/23/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
12/24/2025
Subject:
FY25 Budget Amendment #4
Additional Staff Contact:
Greg Cleary, Mary Beth Thompson
Presenters/Staff Table
Greg Cleary: greg.cleary@slc.gov and Mary Beth Thompson: marybeth.thompson@slc.gov
Document Type
Ordinance
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that subsequent to a public hearing, the City Council adopt the following amendments to the FY 2025 adopted budget
Background/Discussion
The Administration is requesting a budget amendment totaling $8,273,526 in expenses in the general fund. The amendment proposes changes in seven (7) funds, with a total revenue increase of $16,629,942 and a corresponding expenditure increase of $16,834,986. The proposal includes the addition of nine (9) general fund-funded positions.
A summary spreadsheet outlining proposed budget changes is attached. The Administration requests this document be modified based on the decisions of the Council.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
Public Hearing
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2026
(Fourth amendment to the Final Budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year
2025-2026)
An Ordinance Amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 32 of 2025, which adopted the
Final Budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending
June 30, 2026.
In June of 2025, the Salt Lake City Council adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City,
Utah, including the employment staffing document, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2025, and ending June 30, 2026, pursuant to the requirements of Utah Code section 10-6-118.
The City’s Budget Director, acting as the City’s Budget Officer, prepared and filed with
the City Recorder proposed amendments to said duly adopted budget, including the amendments
to the employment staffing document necessary to effectuate the staffing changes specifically
stated herein, copies of which are attached hereto, for consideration by the City Council and
inspection by the public.
All conditions precedent to amend said budget, including the employment staffing
document as provided above, have been accomplished.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, as approved, ratified and finalized
by Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 32 of 2025.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Amendments. The budget amendments, including
amendments to the employment staffing document necessary to effectuate the staffing changes
specifically stated herein, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance shall be, and the same
hereby are adopted and incorporated into the budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the
amendments to the employment staffing document described above, for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of Section 10-6-128 of
the Utah Code.
SECTION 3. Filing of copies of the Budget Amendments. The said Budget Officer is
authorized and directed to certify and file a copy of said budget amendments, including
amendments to the employment staffing document, in the office of said Budget Officer and in the
office of the City Recorder which amendments shall be available for public inspection.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ____ day of _____, 2026.
Chris Wharton, Council Chair
ATTEST:
Keith Reynolds, City Recorder
Transmitted to the Mayor on
Mayor’s Action: Approved Vetoed
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
ATTEST:
Keith Reynolds, City
Recorder
(SEAL)
Bill No. ____ of 2026.
Published
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Approved As To Form
Jaysen Oldroyd Jaysen Oldroyd
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ATTACHMENT #1
Job Title: Clerk of Court
Job Code:
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Rate Type: Exempt
Comp Grade:
Management Level: Manager
Classification:
EEO Code: OFFICIALS_AND_ADMINISTRATORS - (EEO-4 Job Classification)
Workers Comp Code:
Job Family:
Job Profile Summary
Under the general direction of the Court Administrator, the Clerk of Court provides high-level
administrative and operational leadership for the Salt Lake City Justice Court. This position
oversees daily court functions, supervises staff, ensures procedural compliance, and assists with
implementing strategic and policy initiatives established by the Court Administrator and the
Bench.
The Clerk of Court acts as a key member of court leadership, supporting judges, staff, and
partners in advancing court operations, staff development, and access to justice initiatives.
Job Description TYPICAL DUTIES:
• Provides direct administrative support to the Bench and Court Administrator in achieving court
wide goals and implementing policies and procedures.
• Oversees daily operations across all court departments, ensuring compliance with state law,
Judicial Council rules, and administrative standards.
• Coordinates with judges, judicial assistants, clerks, bailiffs, and other staff to maintain consistent
procedures and efficient case flow management.
• Disseminates up to date information to staff regarding policy and procedure changes.
• Supervises assigned personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, establishing performance
expectations, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues as needed.
• Conducts performance management and training needs assessments; monitors and tracks
training completion and effectiveness.
• Schedules and monitors workloads to assure effective staff utilization and maximum output.
• Represents the interests of the court with local community leaders including representatives of
various state and local government agencies.
• Serves as the primary administrator for internal learning and development systems, including
the city’s performance management and learning management systems
• Assists in developing and implementing administrative policies, operational procedures, and
long-range strategic plans in collaboration with the Court Administrator.
• Prepares reports, operational analyses, and data summaries for use in management decision-
making and reporting.
• Participates in planning and policy discussions with judicial leadership and represents the court
in committees, task forces, and external collaborations.
• Oversees or coordinates internal communication, employee recognition, service awards, and
other engagement or staff development programs.
• Ensures effective coordination of courtroom coverage and clerical support for all proceedings.
• Maintains familiarity with and ensures compliance with the Utah Code of Judicial Administration,
local ordinances, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Monitors and tracks relevant legislative changes and updates, providing guidance to judges and
staff on impacts to court operations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public
administration, business administration, or a closely related field. Six (6) years of directly related
experience, including supervisory and management experience, or any equivalent combination
of education and experience.
• Knowledge of court operations, personnel management, policy implementation, and
administrative coordination.
• Skill in leadership, supervision, and employee development.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities for evaluating workflow and implementing process
improvements.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with judges, staff, city
departments, allied agencies, and the public.
• Proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual
collaboration platforms (e.g., Webex).
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all court operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Work performed in an office and courtroom setting under normal conditions of light,
temperature, and sound.
• Exposure to stress due to multiple projects, deadlines, and interactions with individuals in
emotionally charged situations.
• Requires occasional travel to meetings, training, or outreach sites.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
• Additional Job Description
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time / Part-Time / Seasonal
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$ - $
DEPARTMENT
XX
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Impact Fees (Page 1)
Data pulled 04/30/2025 AAA BBB CCC DDD = AAA - BBB - CCC
Fire
Allocation
Budget
Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures
Allocation
Remaining
Appropriation
Budget
Amount
Values
Description Cost Center
8484002 -$ -$ -$ -$
8419202 3,079$ 3,021$ 3,021$ (2,963)$
8423004 9,000$ -$ 1,540$ 7,460$
FY24B4A6-3036-Fire Station 1 Fencing 130,275$ -$ -$ 130,275$ B
Grand Total
Parks
Allocation
Budget Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures Remaining
Description Cost Center
FY24CIP-3037-337 Park Development 550,000$ -$ -$ 550,000$
FY25CIP-3037-5th West Commons Conversation Center(s)50,000$ -$ -$ 50,000$
8416005 1,733$ 855$ 1,733$ (855)$
8423406 287,848$ 130$ 8,420$ 279,298$
8420136 149,953$ -$ 162,067$ (12,114)$
FY25CIP-3037-Amplifying Our Jordan River Revitalization 1,300,000$ -$ -$ 1,300,000$
8418005 262,043$ 262,043$ -$ -$
FY24CIP-3037-Cottonwood Park Trailhead and Parklet 648,000$ -$ -$ 648,000$
8420424 240,239$ -$ 143,325$ 96,914$
8418002 23,262$ -$ 19,638$ 3,624$
FY25CIP-3037-Equal Grounds Project (Calisthenics-Fitness Area)86,200$ -$ -$ 86,200$
FY25CIP-3037-Fairmont Park Basketball Court 678,600$ -$ -$ 678,600$
FY24CIP-3037-Fire Station No. 7 Tennis and Pickleball Court Restoration and Amenities 416,150$ -$ -$ 416,150$
8421401 132,208$ 1,400$ 123,813$ 6,996$
FY FY25B1D15-3037-Folsom Trail Landscaping, Irrigation & Completing the Trail 1,000,000$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$
8420430 125,740$ 66,901$ 58,839$ -$
8423408 499,457$ -$ 5,511$ 493,946$
FY25B1D15-3037-Glendale Park Phase 2 Design & Construction 11,350,000$ 5,609,300$ 273,777$ 5,466,922$
8423450 4,350,000$ 1,561,800$ 2,788,200$ -$
8422406 2,246,982$ 1,228,956$ 1,018,027$ -$
8422408 513,788$ 24,243$ 489,546$ 0$ C
8422410 315,770$ -$ 156,146$ 159,624$
8420406 54,808$ -$ -$ 54,808$
8423005 9,000$ -$ 1,540$ 7,460$
8419103 6,398$ -$ -$ 6,398$
FY24CIP-3037-Jefferson Park Improvements 530,000$ -$ -$ 530,000$
8420134 404,139$ 1,649$ 14,304$ 388,186$
8422414 475,079$ 6,361$ 13,693$ 455,024$
8417018 1,570$ -$ -$ 1,570$
8417017 2,946$ -$ -$ 2,946$
FY25B1D15-3037-Liberty Park All Abilities Play Park & Playground 2,000,000$ -$ -$ 2,000,000$
8423409 299,269$ -$ 220,000$ 79,269$
8417011 60,928$ -$ 60,821$ 107$
8423451 996,905$ -$ 429,207$ 567,698$
8423407 864,449$ -$ -$ 864,449$
8423452 450,000$ -$ 33,140$ 416,860$
8423453 300,000$ -$ -$ 300,000$
Parks Bilingual Signage Installation FY24CIP-3037-Parks Bilingual Signage Installation 331,200$ -$ -$ 331,200$
Park's Consultant's Contract 8419204 2,638$ 2,596$ 2,596$ (2,554)$
Parley's Trail Design & Constr 8417012 327,678$ -$ -$ 327,678$
Pioneer Park 8419150 3,052,938$ 1,050,562$ 830,103$ 1,172,273$
Playground Shade FY25CIP-3037-Playground Shade 500,000$ -$ -$ 500,000$
Pocket Park Community Space - Jake Garn WFY25CIP-3037-Pocket Park Community Space - Jake Garn Way 330,000$ -$ -$ 330,000$
Poplar Grove Park Full Court Basketball Exp FY24CIP-3037-Poplar Grove Park Full Court Basketball Expansion 253,500$ -$ 8,182$ 245,319$
RAC Playground Phase II 8423405 521,564$ -$ -$ 521,564$
RAC Playground with Shade Sails 8422415 178,298$ 11,542$ 63,456$ 103,300$
Redwood Meadows Park Dev 8417014 9,350$ -$ -$ 9,350$
Rich Park Comm Garden 8420138 12,431$ -$ -$ 12,431$
Riverside Park Pathway Loop FY25CIP-3037-Riverside Park Pathway Loop 530,000$ -$ -$ 530,000$
Rose Park Neighborhood Center 8423403 157,280$ -$ 157,280$ -$
Rosewood Dog Park 8417013 1,056$ -$ -$ 1,056$
SLC Foothills Land Acquisition 8422413 319,139$ -$ 14,175$ 304,964$
SLC Foothills Trailhead Development 8422412 1,241,318$ 127,040$ 103,060$ 1,011,218$
Street Futsal Courts 1:1 Match FY25CIP-3037-Street Futsal Courts 1:1 Match 350,000$ -$ -$ 350,000$
Three Creeks West Bank New Park 8422403 150,736$ -$ -$ 150,736$
Trailhead Prop Acquisition 8421403 21,830$ -$ -$ 21,830$
UTGov Ph2 Foothill Trails 8420420 120,893$ -$ -$ 120,893$
Warm Springs & North Gateway Park FY25B1D15-3037-Warm Springs & North Gateway Park 1,000,000$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$
Wasatch Hollow Improvements 8420142 431,860$ 22,382$ 11,481$ 397,996$
Waterpark Redevelopment Plan 8421402 1,705$ 1,705$ -$ -$
Grand Total
9,160,648$
8484003
$777,182
8484002
Impact Fees (Page 2)CONTINUED from PG1
Data pulled 04/30/2025 AAA BBB CCC DDD = AAA - BBB - CCC
Police Allocation Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures
Allocation Remaining
Appropriation
Description Cost Center
8423003 9,000$ -$ 1,540$ 7,460$
FY24B5A6-3035-Police Impact Fee Refunds 47,592$ -$ -$ 47,592$
Grand Total
Streets Allocation
Budget Amended
Allocation
Encumbrances
YTD
Expenditures
Allocation Remaining
Appropriation
Values
Description Cost Center
8422622 35,300$ -$ -$ 35,300$
8423602 252,000$ -$ 252,000$ -$
8422602 37,422$ -$ 37,422$ -$
FY24B3A5-3038-2100 South Reconstruction (131,247)$ -$ (131,247)$ -$
8423606 40,000$ 40,000$ -$ -$
8422611 90,000$ 25,000$ -$ 65,000$
8418016 22,744$ -$ -$ 22,744$
8412001 11,703$ 5,685$ 6,018$ -$ D
FY24B3A6-3038-600/700 North Reconstruction 3,204,371$ -$ -$ 3,204,371$
8423305 (166)$ -$ (166)$ -$
FY24CIP-3038-75-Year-Old Traffic Signal Replacement 40,000$ -$ -$ 40,000$
8422604 28,000$ -$ 28,000$ -$
8418003 181,303$ -$ 136,936$ 44,367$
8420120 18,699$ -$ -$ 18,699$
8422608 25,398$ -$ 25,398$ -$
8423625 (224,557)$ -$ (224,557)$ -$
8406001 15,169$ 12,925$ 585$ 1,659$
8412002 124,593$ -$ -$ 124,593$
8422614 104,500$ -$ -$ 104,500$
FY24CIP-3038-Safer Crossings: Main St., Glendale Park, an 90,000$ -$ 1,418$ 88,582$
8420125 (1,359,910)$ -$ (1,359,910)$ -$
8421501 340,236$ -$ 53,109$ 287,127$
8419008 (108,000)$ -$ (108,000)$ -$
8420105 (200,000)$ -$ (200,000)$ -$
8423608 110,000$ -$ 5,205$ 100,000$
FY24CIP-3038-Transit Capital for Frequent Transit Routes / 110,000$ -$ 513$ 109,488$
8420110 46,883$ 11,820$ 5,480$ 29,583$
8422620 6,316$ -$ -$ 6,316$
8421500 241,135$ 2,558$ 118,188$ 120,388$
FY24B5A7-3038-Update of the Streets IFFP - Unappropriate 30,183$ -$ -$ 30,183$
FY24B5A7-3038-Update of the Streets IFFP (Rescope 8419 29,817$ 17,442$ -$ 12,374$
8422619 6,500$ -$ -$ 6,500$
Grand Total
Total
E = A + B + C + D
15,372,660$
3,799,855$
8484005
UnAllocated
Budget
Amount
1,634,974$
8484001
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
POLICY AND BUDGET DIVISION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET
PO BOX 145467, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5455
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
MARY BETH THOMPSON
Chief Financial Officer
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
___________________________________ Date Received: _______________
Jill Love, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: __________
______________________________________________________________________________
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: December 23, 2025
Chris Wharton, Chair
FROM: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: FY26 Budget Amendment #4
SPONSOR: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Beth Thompson, Greg Cleary
DOCUMENT TYPE: Budget Amendment Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that subsequent to a public hearing,
the City Council adopt the following amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget.
BUDGET IMPACT:
REVENUE EXPENSE
GENERAL FUND $0.00 $8,245,928.00
FLEET FUND 1,581,719.00 1,581,719.00
CIP FUND 5,798,741.00 6,298,741.00
REFUSE FUND 8,918,482.00 0.00
GOLF FUND 250,000.00 250,000.00
IMS FUND 21,000.00 21,000.00
MISC GRANTS FUND 57,000.00 57,000.00
TOTAL $16,626,942.00 $16,454,388.00
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Revenue for FY 2026 Budget Adjustments
The chart below presents General Fund Projected Revenues for FY 2026. Based on revenue data across the first
part of the fiscal year, it is projected that revenues will be realized at approximately $368,733 beyond the FY
2026 Adopted Budget.
Revenue FY26 Annual Budget
FY26 Amended
Budget Projection
Amended Variance
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Property Taxes 148,580,334 148,580,334 148,580,334 -
Sales, Use & Excise Taxes 126,026,000 126,026,000 126,000,000 (26,000)
Franchise Taxes 17,220,000 17,220,000 17,339,305 119,305
Total Taxes 291,826,334 291,826,334 291,919,639 93,305
Charges For Services 6,821,820 6,821,820 5,056,754 (1,765,066)
Fines & Forfeitures 3,085,827 3,085,827 3,074,937 (10,890)
Interest Income 9,000,000 9,000,000 9,000,000 -
Interfund Service Charges 34,569,169 34,569,169 34,574,395 5,226
Intergovernmental Revenue 6,205,000 6,205,000 6,073,983 (131,017)
Licenses 21,847,694 21,847,694 22,024,495 176,801
Miscellaneous Revenue 3,838,663 3,838,663 3,808,672 (29,991)
Parking Meter Revenue 3,273,255 3,273,255 3,956,050 682,795
Parking Tickets 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 -
Permits 18,981,859 18,981,859 20,235,322 1,253,463
Property Sale Proceeds - - 24,741 24,741
Gain on Property Dispositions - - 272 272
Rental & Other Income 1,201,460 1,201,460 1,270,554 69,094
Operating Transfers In 24,780,192 24,780,192 24,780,192 -
Total W/O Special Tax 135,804,939 135,804,939 136,080,367 275,428
Sales Tax Addition 1/2%58,000,000 58,000,000 58,000,000 -
Total General Fund 485,631,273 485,631,273 486,000,006 368,733
The table below presents updated Fund Balance numbers and percentages, based on the proposed changes
included in Budget Amendment #4.
With the complete adoption of Budget Amendment #4, the available fund balance will remain at 11.10 percent
of the FY 2026 Adopted Budget. For context, at budget adoption fund balance was at 12.93 percent.
FOF GF Only TOTAL FOF GF Only TOTAL
Beginning Fund Balance 27,841,978 146,448,554 174,290,532 14,931,953 78,854,192 93,786,145
Prior Year Encumbrances (3,547,119) (18,657,815) (22,204,934) - - -
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 24,294,859$ 127,790,739$ 152,085,598$ 14,931,953$ 78,854,192$ 93,786,145$
Beginning Fund Balance Percent 39.57%30.50%31.66%25.42%17.38%18.30%
Year End ACFR Adjustments
Revenue Changes
Expense Changes (Prepaids, Receivable, Etc.) (3,188,435) (3,188,435)
Fund Balance w/ ACFR Changes 24,294,859 124,602,304 148,897,163 14,931,953 78,854,192 93,786,145
Final Fund Balance Percent 39.57%29.74%30.99%25.42%17.38%18.30%
Budgeted Change in Fund Balance (4,162,906) (36,664,442) (40,827,348) - (27,392,780) (27,392,780)
Budget Amendment Use of Fund Balance
BA#1 Revenue Adjustment 469,408 469,408
BA#1 Expense Adjustment (2,468,933) (2,468,933) (353,000)
BA#2 Revenue Adjustment 102,000 102,000
BA#2 Expense Adjustment (3,407,524) (3,407,524) (913,000) (913,000)
BA#3 Revenue Adjustment 3,904,861 3,904,861
BA#3 Expense Adjustment (3,959,861) (3,959,861)
BA#4 Revenue Adjustment - -
BA#4 Expense Adjustment - - (8,245,928) (8,245,928)
BA#5 Revenue Adjustment 1,013,067 1,013,067
BA#5 Expense Adjustment (5,200,000) (4,736,688) (9,936,688)
BA#6 Revenue Adjustment -
BA#6 Expense Adjustment
Change in Revenue
Change in Expense
Fund Balance Budgeted Increase
Adjusted Fund Balance 14,931,953 78,854,192 93,786,145 14,931,953 42,302,484 56,881,437
Adjusted Fund Balance Percent 24.32%18.82%19.52%25.42%9.32%11.10%
Projected Revenue 61,397,384 419,006,975 480,404,359 58,749,999 453,721,525 512,471,524
Salt Lake City
General Fund
TOTAL
Fund Balance Projections
FY2026 BudgetFY2025 Budget
The Administration is requesting a budget amendment totaling $8,245,928 in expenses in the
general fund. The amendment proposes changes in seven (7) funds, with a total revenue increase
of $16,626,942 and a corresponding expenditure increase of $16,454,388. The proposal includes
the addition of eight (8) general fund-funded positions.
A summary spreadsheet outlining proposed budget changes is attached. The Administration
requests this document be modified based on the decisions of the Council.
The budget amendment 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
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Initiative Number/Name Fund Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount
Ongoing or One-
time FTEs
1 Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services Division GF 0.00 (37,000.00)One-time -
1 Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services Division GF 0.00 37,000.00 One-time -
1 Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services Division Fleet 37,000.00 37,000.00 One-time -
2 Trailer for Facilities Division GF 0.00 (30,000.00)One-time -
2 Trailer for Facilities Division GF 0.00 30,000.00 One-time -
2 Trailer for Facilities Division Fleet 30,000.00 30,000.00 One-time -
3 Wildland Firefighting Expansion Funding GF 0.00 88,000.00 One-time/Ongoing -
4 Public Lands One-time Personal Services Budget Rescope for
Equipment Purchases GF 0.00 (163,900.00)One-time -
4 Public Lands One-time Personal Services Budget Rescope for
Equipment Purchases GF 0.00 163,900.00 One-time -
4 Public Lands One-time Personal Services Budget Rescope for
Equipment Purchases Fleet 163,900.00 163,900.00 One-time -
5 Park Land Acquisition CIP 0.00 (405,000.00)One-time -
5 Park Land Acquisition CIP 0.00 405,000.00
6 Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal at Glendale Golf
Course GF 0.00 250,000.00 One-time -
6 Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal at Glendale Golf
Course Golf 250,000.00 250,000.00 One-time -
7 Moved to Housekeeping
8 Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal
9 Public Services Facilities Division: Old Library Immediate
Facility Needs GF 0.00 195,000.00 One-time -
10 Backhoe for Public Services Streets Division & Tractor for
Public Lands Parks Division GF 0.00 292,819.00 One-time -
10 Backhoe for Public Services Streets Division & Tractor for
Public Lands Parks Division Fleet 292,819.00 292,819.00 One-time -
11 Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts Capital
Improvements CIP 5,498,741.00 5,498,741.00 One-time -
11 Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts Capital
Improvements GF 0.00 889,800.00 One-time -
12 Trailer for Public Services Streets Division GF 0.00 (58,000.00)One-time -
12 Trailer for Public Services Streets Division GF 0.00 58,000.00 One-time -
12 Trailer for Public Services Streets Division Fleet 58,000.00 58,000.00 One-time -
13 Funding for Gap in Homeless Resource Center Grant
Funding for Salaries GF 0.00 292,833.00 Ongoing -
14 Police Overtime Funding in FY 2026 GF 0.00 3,810,941.00 One-time -
15 Police Retirements Cost GF 0.00 977,286.00 One-time -
16 Police Mobile Command Center GF 0.00 1,000,000.00 One-time -
16 Police Mobile Command Center Fleet 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 One-time -
17 Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office and Legal Defenders
Association (LDA) Staffing Increases GF 0.00 201,749.00 Ongoing 8.00
17 Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office and Legal Defenders
Association (LDA) Staffing Increases IMS 21,000.00 21,000.00 One-time -
18 Parking Wayfinding Signage GF 0.00 167,500.00 One-time -
19 Exhibit Space at the City County Building CIP 0.00 500,000.00 One-time -
1 Legislative Affairs Operations Funding GF 0.00 80,000.00 Ongoing -
2 Engineering Planning and Design Housekeeping and
Rescope GF 0.00 (350,000.00)One-time -
2 Engineering Planning and Design Housekeeping and
Rescope GF 0.00 350,000.00 One-time -
3 Refuse Fund Revenue Budget for Lease Agreement Refuse 8,918,482.00 0.00 One-time -
4 Community Events - Rescope GF 0.00 0.00 One-time -
5 Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for FY 2025-26 CIP 0.00 (1,735,515.83)One-time -
5 Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for FY 2025-27 CIP 0.00 1,735,515.83 One-time -
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Council ApprovedAdministration Proposed
Section A: New Items
Section D: Housekeeping
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources
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6 California Avenue Safety Improvements Rescope CIP 0.00 0.00 One-time -
7 CPTED Streetlight – GF to CIP Transfer CIP 300,000.00 300,000.00 One-time
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
1 Trail Maintenance for Salt Lake City Portion of the Jordan
River Trail Misc Grants 57,000.00 57,000.00 One-time -
Consent Agenda
Total of Budget Amendment
Items 16,626,942.00 16,454,388.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
Initiative Number/Name Fund Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount Revenue Amount Expenditure
Amount
Ongoing or One-
time FTEs
Total by Fund, Budget Amendment #4:
General Fund GF 0.00 8,245,928.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
Fleet Fund Fleet 1,581,719.00 1,581,719.00 0.00 0.00
CIP Fund CIP 5,798,741.00 6,298,741.00 0.00 0.00
Refuse Collection Fund Refuse 8,918,482.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Golf Fund Golf 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00
IMS Fund IMS 21,000.00 21,000.00 0.00 0.00
Misc Grants Fund Misc Grants 57,000.00 57,000.00 0.00 0.00 -
Total of Budget Amendment Items 16,626,942.00 16,454,388.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
Administration Proposed Council Approved
Section I: Council Added Items
Section F: Donations
Section G: Council Consent Agenda -- Grant Awards
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Current Year Budget Summary, provided for information only
FY 2025-26 Budget, Including Budget Amendments
FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget BA #1 Total BA #2 Total BA #3 Total BA #4 Total BA #5 Total Total Revenue
General Fund (FC 100)453,721,525 0.00 - - 453,721,525.09
Debt Service Fund (FC 101)30,514,822 30,514,822.00
Other Improvement Fund (FC 150)3,000 3,000.00
Capital Improvement Fund (FC 300)41,675,084 12,206,670.04 5,798,741.00 59,680,495.04
Water Utility Fund (FC 400)192,010,432 51,079,400.00 243,089,832.00
Sewer Utility Fund (FC 410)357,160,859 357,160,859.00
Stormwater Utility Fund (FC 420)25,327,969 2,000,000.00 27,327,969.00
Street Lighting Utility Fund (FC 430)5,874,881 5,874,881.00
Department of Airports Fund (FC 540)606,598,500 - 606,598,500.00
Fleet Management Fund (FC 610)23,925,700 - 1,581,719.00 25,507,419.00
Risk Management Fund (FC 620)69,846,524 69,846,524.37
Governmental Immunity Fund (FC 630)4,529,865 4,529,865.00
Information Mgt Serv Fund (FC 650)43,052,934 50,000.00 21,000.00 43,123,934.00
Local Building Authority Fund (FC 660)1,172,525 1,172,525.00
Refuse Collection Fund (FC670)25,469,123 8,918,482.00 34,387,605.00
Golf Fund (FC 680)14,156,634 250,000.00 14,406,634.00
Housing and Loan Fund (FC 690)14,082,500 14,082,500.00
CDBG Fund (FC 710)4,885,779 4,885,779.00
Miscellaneous Grants Fund (FC 720)12,714,477 3,490,212.72 4,139,704.89 57,000.00 20,401,394.61
Demolition Weed and Forfeiture (FC 730)4,365,000 4,365,000.00
Emergency 911 Dispatch (FC 750)4,295,000 4,295,000.00
Downtown Alliance Fund (FC 760)1,700,000 2,500,000.00 4,200,000.00
Donations Fund (FC 770)500,000 500,000.00
Funding Our Future Fund (FC 780)58,749,999 58,749,999.00
Transportation Fund (FC 785)14,332,500 14,332,500.00
DEA Taskforce (FC 901)1,159,208 1,159,207.61
Community Reinvestment Agency Fund (FC 920)86,036,232 86,036,232.00
Sports Arena Fund (FC 740)79,512,660 79,512,660.00
Emergency Loan Program Fund - 273,000.00
Total of Budget Amendment Items 2,177,373,732 273,000.00 71,326,282.76 4,139,704.89 16,626,942.00 - 2,269,466,661.72
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Total Expense BA #1 Total BA #2 Total BA #3 Total BA #4 Total BA #5 Total Total Expense
General Fund (FC 100)464,359,952 353,000.00 913,000.00 8,245,928.00 473,871,880.26
Debt Service Fund (FC 101)36,589,783 36,589,783.00
Other Improvement Fund (FC 150)3,000 3,000.00
Capital Improvement Fund (FC 300)48,175,084 16,339,140.04 6,298,741.00 70,812,965.04
Water Utility Fund (FC 400)216,611,815 66,849,851.00 283,461,666.00
Sewer Utility Fund (FC 410)159,022,034 12,083,142.00 171,105,176.00
Stormwater Utility Fund (FC 420)26,465,800 7,349,551.00 33,815,351.30
Street Lighting Utility Fund (FC 430)8,418,357 1,327,234.00 9,745,591.00
Department of Airports Fund (FC 540)476,954,577 100,000.00 477,054,577.00
Fleet Management Fund (FC 610)23,735,252 13,202,498.00 1,581,719.00 38,519,469.00
Risk Management Fund (FC 620)69,846,524 69,846,524.37
Governmental Immunity Fund (FC 630)4,302,013 94,791.00 4,396,804.00
Information Mgt Serv Fund (FC 650)43,052,934 2,451,295.18 21,000.00 45,525,229.18
Local Building Authority Fund (FC 660)1,172,525 1,172,525.00
Refuse Collection Fund (FC670)29,357,332 9,350,559.00 - 38,707,891.00
Golf Fund (FC 680)26,570,200 957,404.00 250,000.00 27,777,604.00
Housing and Loan Fund (FC 690)14,082,500 14,082,500.00
CDBG Fund (FC 710)4,885,779 4,885,779.00
Miscellaneous Grants Fund (FC 720)12,714,477 3,490,212.72 4,139,704.89 57,000.00 20,401,394.61
Demolition Weed and Forfeiture (FC 730)4,365,000 4,365,000.00
Emergency 911 Dispatch (FC 750)9,646,688 9,646,688.00
Downtown Alliance Fund (FC 760)1,700,000 2,500,000.00 4,200,000.00
Donations Fund (FC 770)500,000 500,000.00
Funding Our Future Fund (FC 780)48,111,572 48,111,571.83
Transportation Fund (FC 785)15,106,833 15,106,833.00
DEA Taskforce (FC 901)1,159,208 1,159,207.61
Community Reinvestment Agency Fund (FC 920)86,036,232 86,036,232.00
Sports Arena Fund (FC 740)79,512,660 79,512,660.00
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Total of Budget Amendment Items 1,912,458,131 353,000.00 137,008,677.94 4,139,704.89 16,454,388.00 - 2,070,413,902.20
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Section A: New Items
A-1: Vehicle Replacement for Urban Services
Division GF One-time ($37,000.00)
GF One-time $37,000.00
Fleet One-time $37,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: JP Goates, Julie Crookston, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Julie Crookston and Kimberley Schmeling
In April 2025, a compliance enforcement officer was involved in an accident that led to the total loss of one of the
division's Chevy Bolt vehicles. There were no other vehicles involved; the officers swerved to avoid hitting an animal in
the roadway. Since the City is self-insured, Urban Services is fully responsible for the replacement cost of the vehicle.
Since the accident, the division has been using bikes in warmer weather but will need to use a loaner vehicle from the
Fleet Division once bike season ends. However, this is a temporary fix. To re gain full operational capacity, the Urban
Services Division is proposing transferring $37,000 from its operational budget to the Fleet Division to purchase a new
Chevy Bolt. This new vehicle is essential for the division's operations, as it will replace th e lost asset and help maintain
enforcement efficiency and revenue generation.
A-2: Trailer for Facilities Division GF One-time ($30,000.00)
GF One-time $30,000.00
Fleet One-time $30,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: JP Goates, Riley Bird, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Riley Bird and Kimberley Schmeling
When the division of Urban Services was created in FY 2026, personnel and equipment were moved from the Facilities
division to Urban Services division. A drop-down trailer, previously an asset of the Facilities team used to move large
equipment, including two scissor lifts, was no longer available for maintena nce and repair work completed by the staff in
that division. An increase in workload related to the Clean City initiative at Urban Services means the trailer is in use
full-time by that team. A drop-down trailer is the safest and most efficient way to move critical large equipment.
Without it, operations are delayed and safety risks increase. Leasing a trailer is not a practical alternative as equipment
is moved daily and is an ongoing need. The Division of Facilities Services is seeking to transfer funds from their
operating budget to Fleet to purchase the trailer needed. No new funds are being requested.
A-3: Wildland Firefighting Expansion Funding GF One-time/
Ongoing $88,000.00
Department: Fire Prepared By: Chief Lieb, Brittany Blair
For questions, please include Chief Lieb and Brittany Blair
The Fire Department is requesting funding to support the expanding needs of our wildland firefighting program, as
wildfire risk increases and conditions continue to change in the region. According to the National Interagency Fire
Center based in Boise, ID, the total number of wildfires nationwide have increased significantly over the last five years.
These fires range from human caused, to natural caused, to cause undetermined. The contributing factors for wildland
fires are the increase in urban centers pushing up against wildland urban interface areas, such as the east and north
benches in SLC, water content in the fuels, environmental temperatures, humidity, and wind speed.
The current request totals $88,000 for the remainder of this fiscal year, $75,000 of which will be ongoing costs (see the
table below). These funds will cover the days of increased staffing during 2025 for periods of extreme fire weather during
July through October, increased wildland training requirements, additional personal protective equipment (PPE), tools,
such as hoses, nozzles and hand tools, and the replacement of aging Bendix King radios, which are over ten years old and
no longer manufactured. The Bendix King radios are the standard radio used in wildland operations and are essential for
the firefighting teams to communicate and coordinate on-scene with our state and regional partners during an event.
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The ongoing request also supports anticipated annual upstaffing needs driven by increasing red flag days, recurring PPE
purchases, further equipment replacement due to loss or damage, expanded wildland training, and ongoing radio
maintenance and replacement.
Category
Personnel
FY26 Request
$25,000
Ongoing Request
$40,000
PPE Equipment $28,000 $25,000
Radios $35,000 $10,000
Total $88,000 $75,000
A-4: Public Lands One-time Personal Services
Budget Rescope for Equipment Purchases GF One-time ($163,900.00)
GF One-time $163,000.00
Fleet One-time $163,900.00
Department: Public Lands Prepared By: Gregg Evans
For questions, please include Gregg Evans
The Public Lands Department is requesting to rescope $163,900 in existing FY 2026 personnel budget which, if
approved, will be transferred to the Fleet Fund as one-time funding for the purchase of capital equipment. The funds
being requested for this transfer to Fleet were generated from attrition and vacancy savings from the first half of this
fiscal year. Savings are generated throughout the fiscal year from positions remaining vacant during the typical hiring
process, especially when there is difficulty in hiring some positions. The Department continually tracks the duration of
all vacancies to calculate the estimated savings.
The Department is proposing to use the one-time funds to purchase the equipment detailed below.
• $50,300 - Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle, this new unit will support the ongoing watering of newly planted
trees throughout the maintenance district 2 area. Currently, staff are using a 1 -ton dump truck for tree watering,
adding this vehicle will free up a 1-ton truck in District 2 used for watering trees to be repurposed to the detail
(rag) crew in District 2.
• $47,500 - Toro Dingo to replace stolen trencher (Unit # 81510) with a new trencher.
• $15,600 – Aerator, the new aerator requested will help prevent soil compaction in high-use common and
spectator areas at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC). Currently, the RAC does not own an aerator and has
relied on borrowing the Parks Department’s unit for more than five years. The current unit will be repurposed to
perform turf aeration on park properties throughout the City.
• $50,500 - Caterpillar model 302 C3 small excavator for trail repairs and maintenance. The primary
purpose of this new machine will be in-house trail construction and maintenance performed by the Trails Team.
Currently, all machine work on trails is either contracted out with variable results or completed using rented
equipment at a cost of approximately $4,000 per month. The Trails Team now has an experienced machine
operator on staff with six years of trail construction and maintenance experience, allowing this work to be
completed internally with greater consistency and higher quality results. In addition, this excavator would also
support restoration projects, fire mitigation efforts, and vegetation management across Natural Lands
properties.
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A-5: Park Land Acquisition CIP One-time ($405,000.00)
CIP One-time $405,000.00
Department: Public Lands Prepared By: Gregg Evans
For questions, please include Gregg Evans
The Public Lands Department in coordination with Real Estate Services is requesting a budget amendment in the
amount of $405,000 that will utilize Parks Impact Fees to fund the acquisition of 1.09 acres of open space.
***This item will require a closed session to discuss th is confidential land acquisition***
A-6: Pedestrian Bridge Over the Surplus Canal
at Glendale Golf Course GF One-time $250,000.00
Golf One-time $250,000.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Mark Stephens, Dawn Valente
For questions, please include Mark Stephens, Dawn Valente and Tammy Hunsaker
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Salt Lake County Flood Control (SLCoFC) identified multiple
unpermitted encroachment violations along the Surplus Canal located within the geographic boundaries of Salt Lake
City. Resolution of these encroachment violations were shared between SLC Public Utilities, SLC Engineering and the
SLC Airport. One of the major encroachment violations assigned to SLC Engineering was the permitting and erosion
control of an existing, previously constructed pedestrian bridge at the Glendale Golf Course spanning the Surplus Levee
Canal.
The above-mentioned USACE design review process and approvals have taken years, and until recently Engineering did
not know when the final USACE would be approved. Now that the USACE has provided approval, project bidding and
construction is considered urgent, and as such, obtaining funding through a budget amendment process has been
deemed the best approach in lieu of waiting for the next Capital Asset Planning process.
The $250,000 requested in this amendment is to cover construction costs associated with installing the erosion control
rip-rap revetment under the existing bridge surrounding the piles driven into the canal that support the bridge structure
above. USACE requires the placement of this revetment t o treat existing erosion and to prevent further erosion around
the pedestrian bridge piles that support the structure. This will also ensure and protect the structural integrity of the
Surplus Canal banks. Increases to flood insurance costs could be incurred by surrounding residents and businesses if the
City does not address this violation.
Part of the reason for the emergency is that as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updates their Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) based on levee conditions reported by USACE, any lacking levee deficiency , such as the one
to be rectified by the proposed project, poses the risk for flood insurance rates to be increased for those properties,
homes and businesses protected by the levee.
A-7: Moved to Housekeeping as D-6
A-8: Withdrawn
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A-9: Public Services Facilities Division: Old
Library Immediate Facility Needs GF One-time $195,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: JP Goates, Josh Lander, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Josh Lander and Kimberley Schmeling
Maintenance activities began in September of this year with miscellaneous repairs for The Leonardo, but when the
building was vacated by the tenant and turned over to the City, activities have ramped up and have included but have not
been limited to:
- grounds maintenance,
- repairs to doors, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems,
- janitorial and moving services, and
- security.
Work on these items needs to continue at a minimum to keep the building functional and secure. Public Services is
requesting $195,000 to continue maintenance and security efforts. The largest of these expenses will be $130,000 for
security access and camera installations; the remaining funding will be for the maintenance expenses listed above.
Security updates have been deemed necessary because the building’s existing access control system is outdated and in
need of repair. In addition, the city no longer has licensing for Mellennium, which means City badges cannot be
programmed to work with the existing system. Also, since this is a City building, the City’s Security Director has
requested that cameras be installed to monitor the site.
A-10: Backhoe for Public Services Streets
Division & Tractor for Public Lands Parks
Division
GF One-time $292,819.00
Fleet One-time $292,819.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Julie Crookston, Kimberley
Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, Julie Crookston and Kimberley Schmeling
Two assets -- one in Public Lands and one in Streets -- have recently experienced severe and unrepairable breaks.
Public Lands Tractor – This asset had a catastrophic break occur recently. It will cost about $7,000 to repair.
However, prior to the break the estimated value of the asset was no more than $1,000 due to its age and continued heavy
use. The tractor was originally purchased in 2008 and has been eligible for replacement since August 2023. Due to
volume of assets needing replaced, both in Public Lands and throughout the City, replacement of other older or more
critical assets have taken priority. Of the 52 assets Public Lands needed replaced, this tractor was originally 37 th on the
list in order of seniority. Fleet and Public Lands have now determined this tractor needs to be replaced as soon as
possible, rather than waiting for the FY 2027 replacement cycle. Parks District 1 (serving Pioneer Park, Riverside Park,
Cottonwood Park, etc.) uses this asset heavily since it has many different attachments which allow it to be used for a
variety of tasks. For example, it is used in the spring as a seed spreader and fertilizer. In the fall, it is used as a leaf
collector, leaf blower, and a sweeper. In the summer it functions as a backup mower. There are no rental options
available for this type of tractor. It is imperative this asset is replaced with one that is compatible with all the
attachments we already own. Fleet has committed all of the FY 2026 replacement funding and is unable to cover the cost
of replacing this asset. Likewise, Public Lands does not have enough projected end-of-year savings to cover the cost. The
cost of replacing the tractor is $55,819. The lead time for this asset is a minimum of three months .
Streets Backhoe – This asset also suffered a catastrophic break. The current estimated value of the backhoe prior to
the break was about $27,000. The repairs needed are estimated to cost over $40,000, and due to the nature of the
required repairs, it is likely there will continue to be repair issues with this asset even after the repairs. As such, it is not
economical to repair the backhoe.
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This asset was not projected to be eligible for replacement until 2027. After review, it was determined there was no abuse
by the users, and the asset was being used appropriately and for its intended purpose. This asset is heavily utilized,
creating a large amount of wear and tear. It has been operated by the concrete crews as they repair concrete throughout
the City and is vital to their work excavating damaged concrete prior to pouring new concrete. This asset needs to be
replaced as soon as possible rather than waiting for the FY 2027 replacement cycle. There are no rental options available
for this exact size, and a smaller backhoe would greatly decrease efficiency of the team, creating a reduction of service.
Fleet has committed all FY 2026 replacement funding and is unable to cover the cost of replacing this asset. Likewise,
Streets does not have enough projected end-of-year savings to cover the cost. The cost of replacing the backhoe is
$237,000.
In the backup documentation quotes for both assets are provided. Public Services is also requesting a straw poll for this
BA, to allow the orders to be placed as soon as possible, and thus delivered as quickly as possible.
A-11: Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts
Capital Improvements CIP One-time $5,498,741.00
GF One-Time 889,800.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates,
Kimberley Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates and Kimberley Schmeling
To support internal growth, with the most pressing one being the addition of a new judge and their supportive staff at the
Justice Courts building, and to address space constraints in several City offices, the City plans to reinvest in three key
facilities: the Old Library, Plaza 349 and Justice Courts. This initiative may include completing essential infrastructure
upgrades (elevators, HVAC, etc.) at the Old Library (former Leonardo museum), converting into a mixed-use space
including City offices on the third floor and classrooms, meeting, and gallery space on the second floor, and additional
administrative offices on the first floor.
It also includes addressing aging systems at Plaza 349 and supporting the relocation of certain Justice Courts staff. This
will allow time for the City to explore alternatives to adequately house the Justice Courts.
The Department intends to utilize the interest accrued from the tax-exempt bond. Upon review, it has been determined
that the above-mentioned project costs are eligible to be covered by bond interest proceeds.
The Architectural team has prepared a high-level estimate of $5,498,741. The project includes interior renovations to
accommodate the Justice Courts ($300,000), critical repairs to the elevators ($250,000), storm dr ainage ($36,000), and
tech ($75,000). Permits will cost $45,000. Design, engineering and project management ($822,941), and
construction/general contracting, and contingencies ($3,080,000) make up the bulk of the expense. Furniture, fixtures
and equipment (FF+E) expenses ($889,800) round out the budget.
The FF+E will not be included in bond interest financing and will be supported by General Fund Fund Balance.
A-12: Trailer for Public Services Streets Division GF One-time ($58,000.00)
GF One-time $58,000.00
Fleet One-time $58,000.00
Department: Public Services Prepared By: Julie Crookston, James Aguilar,
Kimberley Schmeling
For questions, please include Jorge Chamorro, Julie Crookston, James Aguilar and Kimberley
Schmeling
A trailer used by the Streets division in Public Services has suffered a permanent break. The metal frame has cracked and
is unrepairable. This trailer is a critical piece of equipment used by Streets' asphalt crews to haul equipment to roadways
when they are performing more robust asphalt repairs, such as repairing larger than normal potholes and doing inlays.
This asset was not projected to be eligible for replacement until 2027. After a review it was determined there was no
abuse by the users, and the asset was being used appropriately and for its intended purpose. This asset is heavily utilized,
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thus creating a large amount of wear and tear. Fleet has committed all the FY 2026 replacement funding and is unable to
cover the cost of replacing this asset this year. Streets is currently projected to have enough end -of-year savings to cover
the cost of replacing this trailer. This amendment is to transfer $58,000 from Streets to Fleet cover the cost of replacing
the asset.
A-13: Funding for Gap in Homeless Resource
Center Grant Funding for Salaries GF Ongoing $292,833.00
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
Budget for HRC mitigation officer salary portion not covered by the State HRC grant $292,833. The amount of funding
awarded for the FY 2026 HRC mitigation grant to cover the 19.0 employees is $2,735,048 which was a reduction of
$210,909 from FY 2025 funded at $2,945,957. The total estimated personnel cost is $3,027,881 requiring a budget of
$292,833 for FY 2026 general fund. The existing funding provides for 19 FTE's, which is three squads and a supervising
Lieutenant. To maintain functionality at the Homeless Resource Center, Police needs to keep staffing at this level.
A-14: Police Overtime Funding in FY 2026 GF Ongoing $3,810,941.00
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
The police department is requesting additional funding to cover overtime expense. This cost is currently budgeted at
$3,993,611 and the department does not have anticipated vacancy savings to cover overtime. The total overtime in FY
2026 is not expected to reach the FY 2025 total cost of $8,244,009 but is trending at the FY 2024 actuals of $7,804,990.
The police department utilizes overtime to manage shift coverage in the heavy summer months, provide mitigation,
proactive enforcement, and staff special events. In FY 2025, the department had an overtime budget of $6 ,886,430 and
utilized vacancy savings to cover the additional costs above budget. This year the department does not anticipate vacancy
savings and is requesting additional budget of $3,810,941.
With the changes in the department organization structure, staff, and staffing levels; the department is working to make
long-term improvements to reduce the need for overtime at this level. This will take time, and this budget item is a one-
time request with the intention to support the remainder of FY 2026.
The police department is requesting additional funds to cover overtime.
Ongoing: $2,493,611
Funded in MRB: $1,500,000
FY 26 Budget $3,993,611
FY 26 Expense to date: $3,301,926
FY 26 Trending $7,804,553
FY 26 additional funds needed $3,810,941
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A-15: Police Retirements Cost GF One-time $977,286.00
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
The police department is requesting additional funding to cover retirement payouts. This cost is not currently budgeted,
and the department does not have anticipated vacancy savings to cover this cost.
Personnel costs for Retirement and severance:
Retirement and Severance Payout Amount through 10/31 $805,286
Known Pending Retirements through 1/31/2026 $172,000
Total $977,286
A-16: Police Mobile Command Center GF One-time $1,000,000
Fleet One-time $1,000,000
Department: Police Prepared By: David Pond, Shellie Dietrich
For questions, please include Chief Redd, Shellie Dietrich and David Pond
A mobile command center is needed by the police department to manage on scene response and presence at natural
disasters, large scale events, events with long durations, special events and protests. A lead time of 1 year requires budget
in FY 2026 to facilitate delivery and availability for large events scheduled for Early 2027.
Mobile Command Center (MCC) - The police department is requesting one-time funding to acquire a mobile command
center. The estimated cost is $1,000,000.
This funding request seeks support for the acquisition of a Mobile Command Center (MCC) to significantly improve the
operational capabilities the Police Department. The MCC will serve as a critical asset in managing emergencies,
coordinating multi-agency responses, and ensuring public safety during high-risk incidents and large-scale events. The
investment aligns with city and state priorities for public safety, emergency preparedness, community resilience and the
Public Safety Plan.
Our jurisdiction faces a growing number of complex public safety challenges, including:
• Natural disasters (earthquakes, wildfires, floods, severe weather)
• Mass casualty incidents and active shooter events
• Large public gatherings and civil disturbances
• Infrastructure failures and cybersecurity threats
Having a MCC will provide the tools necessary to meet those challenges and:
• Enhance emergency response times and coordination.
• Improve situational awareness and decision-making during critical incidents.
• Provide a secure and centralized location for command operations.
• Increase community engagement and visibility during public events.
• Increase public confidence in law enforcement preparedness.
Currently, Salt Lake City Police lacks a mobile, self-sufficient platform to coordinate field operations during such events.
The police department had a motorhome which was recently disposed of by fleet that was purchased used in 2001 that
hasn’t been functional or operable for a year. As a result, the department relies on neighboring local or state agencies for
use of a command center during critical incidents. While the fire department has a mobile command center, in a major
response to a disaster, critical incident or major event, both departments will need on-scene command capabilities to
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manage resources and response. This request ensures both departments can operate independently and effectively
during major incidents.
This gap limits our ability to respond swiftly, communicate effectively, and manage resources efficiently in dynamic
environments.
The Mobile Command Center represents a strategic investment in public safety infrastructure. With support for funding,
the Police Department will be better equipped to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure during emergencies
and high-risk events. The Police Department respectfully requests consideration for funding to support this vital
initiative.
A-17: Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office and
Legal Defenders Association (LDA) Staffing
Increases
GF Ongoing $201,749.00
IMS One-time $21,000.00
Department: Justice Court / Attorney’s Office Prepared By: Ben Luedtke
For questions, please include Ben Luedtke, Cindy Lou Trishman, Mark Kittrell, Kathryn Fairchild
Justice Court, City Prosecutor's Office, and Legal Defenders Association (LDA) Staffing Increases
($201,749 from General Fund Balance of which $174,220 is ongoing for personnel, $6,529 is ongoing for Justice Court
operations, and $21,000 is one-time to the IMS Fund for computers)
The Administration is proposing funding to add a total of 11 FTEs across the three offices including four FTEs at the
Justice Court, four FTEs at the City Prosecutor’s Office, and funding for three FTEs at the LDA (who are not City
employees). If this item is approved as proposed plus a sixth judge, then the FY2027 annual budget would need
$1,554,826 to cover the fully loaded annual costs. Details of the proposed positions and costs are provided below and
grouped by each of the three offices.
Simultaneously adding staff capacity in all three offices to address increasing workload is the recommended approach
because there are multiple interdependencies between the offices. Since annual budget deliberations in the spring, case
filings continued to grow especially for criminal cases and criminal hearings which have exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
The additional staff proposed would reduce workload per employee to support service levels.
Sixth Justice Court Judge
It’s important to note that funding for a sixth judge is not included in this budget amendment because the appointment
process is estimated to take six months and would exceed the current fiscal year period. The Administration is requesting
the Council’s approval for a sixth judge, FTE to begin the hiring and appointment process. Funding for a sixth judge
would be included in the FY2027 annual budget and has a fully loaded estimated cost of $266,447. Earlier this year, in
August the Administration recommended and in October the Council adopted an ordinance amendment to City Code
Chapter 2.84 to allow future expansion of judgeships at the Justice Court including a sixth judge. The State Judicial
Council also authorized a sixth judge at the City’s Justice Court. Per City Code, the Mayor appoints a Justice Court judge,
and they are then confirmed by the City Council. Per Utah Code, justice court judges serve for a six-year term.
A total of $112,714 to the Justice Court
The Justice Court is proposed to receive $97,185 for three new FTEs, $9,000 for three computers, and $6,529 for
increased operating costs to mostly cover more interpreters and several smaller expenses. The total number of FTEs in
the Justice Court would increase to 48 FTEs (9% increase including the sixth judge). If all the positions and operational
costs are approved including a sixth judge, then the FY2027 annual budget would need $630,411.
- $50,891 ongoing to cover four months of a new Clerk of Court which is a new position at the Justice Court (see
the attached HR approved job description), and $3,000 one-time for a computer. The fully loaded annual cost of
the position is estimated at $152,672. This position would function like a department deputy director which the
Justice Court does not currently have.
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- $46,294 ongoing to cover three months for two direct support Judicial Assistants Level 2 ($23,147 each),
and $6,000 one-time for three computers. The fully loaded annual cost of the positions is estimated at $185,177
($92,589 each). These judicial assistants would work directly with the sixth Justice Court judge providing
administrative support. The funding is proposed for three months to allow time for the new supervisor position
(Clerk of Court) to be hired one month earlier and to allow six-months training before the sixth judge is
appointed.
- $6,529 ongoing to cover three months of increased operational costs which would mostly be used for
interpreter services. The funds may also be used for several other expenses such as jury fees, equipment
maintenance, printing and postage among others. The FY2027 annual budget would need $26,115 to cover a full
year of the increased operational costs.
A total of $55,920 to the City Prosecutor’s Office
The City Prosecutor’s Office is proposed to receive $43,920 for four new FTEs, and $12,000 for four computers. The total
number of FTEs in the office would increase to 36 FTEs (13% increase). If all the positions are approved, then the
FY2027 annual budget would need $527,041 to fully cover the annual cost.
- $33,699 ongoing to cover one month for three Associate Prosecutors ($11,233 each), and $9,000 one-time
for three computers. The fully loaded annual cost of the positions is estimated at $404,383 ($134,794 each).
These positions would help reduce the per attorney caseload.
- $10,221 ongoing to cover one month for a Paralegal, and $3,000 one-time for a computer. The fully loaded
annual cost of the position is estimated at $ $122,657. Attorneys have absorbed some paralegal work to fit within
staffing limits so adding this position would free up time for attorneys to work on other matters. This position
would support discovery, screenings, and diversion efforts.
A total of $33,115 to the Legal Defenders Association (LDA)
The LDA is proposed to receive $33,115 for three new positions which are not City employees; this additional funding
would be added to the annual Nondepartmental line-item for the LDA contract with the City. If all the positions are
approved, then the FY2027 annual budget would need $397,374 to fully cover the annual cost. This would increase the
total contract amount to $2,191,184 (22% increase).
- $25,467 ongoing to cover one month for two Attorneys ($12,734 each). The fully loaded annual cost of the
positions is estimated at $305,607 ($152,804 each). These positions would help reduce the per attorney
caseload. Legal defenders are not involved in every case; the LDA doesn’t get involved in cases that are resolved
before appointment and are not usually appointed on cases that involve only infraction level charges .
- $7,647 ongoing to cover one month for a Case Manager. The fully loaded annual cost of the position is
estimated at $91,767. The case manager would support the Familiar Faces Court and diversion efforts including
Project Rio.
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A-18: Parking Wayfinding Signage GF One-time $167,500.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Mary Beth Thompson
For questions, please include Kyle Cook, Jorge Chamorro, James Aguilar, Orion Goff and Tammy
Hunsaker
Design options have been developed for parking wayfinding signage where signage needs replacement or has been
deemed necessary. The cost estimate of $167,500 is broken out in the table below and is estimated to cover the cost of 65
signs.
Cost per sign Total Cost
45 Updated Signs $1,500 $67,500
20 New Signs $5,000 $100,000
Subtotal $167,500
A-19: Exhibit Space at the City County Building CIP One-time $500,000.00
Department: Mayor’s Office Prepared By: Mary Beth Thompson
For questions, please include Jill Love, Alejandro Sanchez and Mary Beth Thompson
Funding for design and fabrication of display cases on the third floor of the City County Building. These costs will cover
design work and also fabrication costs. Exhibits created will be consistent with the architecture of the building.
This will be funding by Bond Interest Income.
Section B: Grants for Existing Staff Resources
Section C: Grants for New Staff Resources
Section D: Housekeeping
D-1: Legislative Affairs Operations Funding GF Ongoing $80,000.00
Department: Attorney Prepared By: Cindy Lou Trishman
For questions, please include Cindy Lou Trishman
Amending the budget to include the previously provided $80,000 to Legislative Affairs for operating costs. Costs include
state capital access, parking needs, travel, professional development, and event support.
D-2: Engineering Planning and Design
Housekeeping and Expansion GF Ongoing ($350,000.00)
GF Ongoing $350,000.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Mark Stephens, Julianne Sabula
For questions, please include Tammy Hunsaker, Mark Stephens and Julianne Sabula
In the annual budget, as part of the Ongoing Commitments a transfer of $350,000 was set up to be made from General
Fund to the CIP fund. It was determined for FY 2026 that it would be better housed in the Non -Departmental cost
center within the general fund, however the accounting for the transfer did not get corrected. This budget amendment
first needs to correct the "transfer to CIP fund" to an operational expense in the Non-Departmental cost center. This
portion of the BA request is simply housekeeping.
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In addition to the housekeeping request, the Administration is requesting clarification on the types of projects that these
funds can be used for. In the current budget, these funds are called, “Planning and Design” and have been intended to
facilitate the planning and design of CIP projects prior to construction. For purposes of clarity, the Administration is
requesting that these funds be used not only to develop design documents and cost estimates but expanded to include
creating and updating master plans and other plans that are required by federal or state requirements.
D-3: Refuse Fund Carry Revenue Budget for
Lease Agreement Refuse One-time $0.00
Department: Sustainability Prepared By: Debbie Lyons
For questions, please include Debbie Lyons, Chris Bell and Ammon Jacobsmeyer
The Sustainability Department is requesting $8,918,482 in revenue for the Refuse Fund. As part of BA#1, the revenues to
offset expenses were not accounted for. Budget is required in order to realize financing revenue to enter lease agreements
for the new Waste & Recycling collection vehicles we expect to receive in FY 2026.
D-4: Community Events - Rescope GF One-Time $0.00
Department: Administration Prepared By: Mary Beth Thompson
For questions, please include Mary Beth Thompson
This item is to rescope $400,000 budgeted in NonDepartmental from Open Streets as follows:
$100,000 for the DTA Blocks program;
$200,000 for the watch party; and
$100,000 for America 250 events.
Unused funds will drop to fund balance. Money is being raising to support these events.
D-5: Streets GO Bonds Interest Reallocation for
FY 2025-26 CIP One-time ($1,735,515.83)
CIP One-time $1,735,515.83
Department: CAN Prepared By: Dawn Valente, Dustin Petersen
For questions, please include Dawn Valente, Dustin Petersen and Brent Beck
This budget amendment is requesting to allocate the interest from FY 2025 BA#2 for Streets GO bonds in the amount of
$1,735,515.83, in addition to any interest which will accrue while processing the invoice reallocations and bond draws
from July 1, 2025 through the remainder of the fiscal year June 30, 2026, to be used to fund additional rebuilds of city
streets as determined by the Engineering Division's Six Year Pavement Plan and deliberations of the Roadway Selection
Committee.
Engineering would like to request a straw poll for this housekeeping reallocation. Once approved, Engineering will need
to do journal entries to reallocate costs for Treasury to do the bond draws for the bonds that have expired. Then if there
is residual interest, another budget amendment will be needed for the remaining unallocated interest, along with
additional invoices to be reallocated so the totality of these bonds can be spent. Waiting for the bond draws will incur
additional earned interest which may be subject to arbitrage and the potential loss of funding for more roadway rebuilds.
One project that Engineering is looking to fund after the reallocation funding is complete is the 1700 East reconstruction
from 1700 South to 2100 South which was on the original reconstruction list but had to be pulled due to funding
shortage in the 2018 GO Bond series. Engineering and Transportation are working alongside Public Utilities to
coordinate their storm drainage project along 1700 East within and ahead of our road construction project limits, as well
as the Highland High Reconstruction that the school board will be doing over the next few years. This should be another
success story like 2100 South reconstruction where Engineering is able to install all the upgraded sewer and water lines
for Public Utilities as part of the roadway construction project to accommodate forthcoming private development
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capacity needs without having to tear up new pavement within a few years. This collaboration with the City’s internal
Departments/Divisions and external entities is saving taxpayer dollars.
D-6: California Avenue Safety Improvements
Rescope CIP One-time $0.00
Department: CAN Prepared By: Julianne Sabula
For questions, please include Julianne Sabula, Jon Larsen and Tammy Hunsaker
City Council funded a constituent requested project in the fall of 2024 to improve pedestrian safety in the Glendale
neighborhood. The project proposed to relocate curb and gutter to widen sidewalks and reduce the pedestrian crossing
distance on California Avenue, between Glendale Drive and Concord St, along with other safety improvements. During
the civil design work, it was discovered that relocating the curb and gutter would be more expensive than anticipated to
allow proper drainage of the relatively flat elevation. Transportation is requesting to rescope funding to allow other
improvements, as well as to expand the project area to include two nearby schools. Potential improvements could
include landscaping, lighting, traffic calming, pedestrian safety i mprovements and/or school crosswalk. Adequate funds
are available to address these items, but the Council needs to approve the budget rescope.
D-7: CPTED Streetlighting– GF to CIP Transfer CIP One-Time $300,000
Department: Finance Prepared By: Mike Atkinson
As part of the annual budget, the $300,000 was not recognized in key chances with the adoption of the CIP Budget. This
action is to recognize this item.
Section E: Grants Requiring No New Staff Resources
E-1: Trail Maintenance for Salt Lake City Portion
of the Jordan River Trail Misc Grants One-time $57,000.00
Department: Finance Prepared By: Amy Dorsey, Julianne Sabula
For questions, please include Amy Dorsey and Julianne Sabula
This budget amendment is to recognize the City's funding availability grant award in the amount of $57,600 for the
purpose of removing dead and dying trees and other woody vegetation to improve navigability, safety and beautification
of the Jordan River between 1700 South and 900 South.
Section F: Donations
Section G: Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda #
Section I: Council Added Items
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CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
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MOTION SHEET
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Brian Fullmer
Policy Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: Resolution Extending the Time Period for Complying with the Conditions in
Ordinance 13 of 2025
MOTION 1 (adopt)
I move that the Council adopt a resolution extending the time period to comply with the conditions in ordinance
13 of 2025 for an additional twelve months.
MOTION 2 (reject)
I move that the Council reject the resolution.
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
02/12/2026
Date Sent to Council:
02/13/2026
From:
Department *
Community and Neighborhood
Employee Name:
Cvetko, Olivia
E-mail
Olivia.Cvetko2@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
02/12/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
02/12/2026
Subject:
Paxton Alley Vacation Time Extension Request
Additional Staff Contact:Presenters/Staff Table
Document Type
Resolution
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
the Council adopt a resolution extending the time period to comply with the conditions in ordinance 13 of 2025 for an additional twelve months.
Background/Discussion
A resolution extending the time period for satisfying the condition set forth in Ordinance 13 of 2025 – an ordinance Vacating a city-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located at 1161 S 300 West, 268 W Paxton Avenue, 250 W Paxton Ave, 260 W Paxton Avenue, 254 W Paxton Avenue, 240 W Paxton Avenue, 218 W Paxton Avenue, 216 W Paxton Avenue, 1125 S 300 West, and 1095 S 300 West. The time extension will allow the property owners adequate time to finalize the purchase and transfer of the land and satisfy the conditions outlined in ordinance 13 of 2025.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
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From:Ryan Merriman
To:Cvetko, Olivia
Subject:(EXTERNAL) Paxton Alley Vacation PLNPCM2022-01128 - Extension Request
Date:Monday, February 9, 2026 12:59:37 PM
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Olivia,
I’m reaching out to request an extension to complete and finalize the purchase of the
alleyway on Paxton Avenue (PLNPCM2022-01128). Completing this has taken longer than
anticipated. There was initially some dispute over the methods and value of an appraisal we
obtained at the City’s request. It took several months to work with the City and the
appraiser to make the necessary adjustments. After that, we were informed that the City
would prepare a purchase agreement to review with the property owners. Several additional
months passed (between September 2025 and January 2026) before the City reached out
and requested additional information it needed for the purchase agreement. As of the date
of this email, the parties have still not finalized the purchase agreement, though they
anticipate doing so soon.
The City has been great to work with, and we look forward to finalizing this agreement and
vacating the alleyway. To enable the parties enough time to get this across the finish line,
RCB Rental Properties requests an extension of at least 90 days.
Best,
RYAN MERRIMAN
Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere, LLC
3165 East Millrock Drive, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84121-5207
Phone: 801-438-2000
Facsimile: 801-438-2050
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2025
Vacating a city-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located at 1161 S 300 West,
268 W Paxton Avenue, 250 W Paxton Ave, 260 W Paxton Avenue, 254 W Paxton Avenue, 240
W Paxton Avenue, 218 W Paxton Avenue, 216 W Paxton Avenue, 1125 S 300 West, and 1095 S
300 West)
An ordinance vacating an unnamed city-owned alley adjacent to properties located at
1161 S 300 West,268 W Paxton Avenue, 250 W Paxton Ave, 260 W Paxton Avenue, 254 W
Paxton Avenue, 240 W Paxton Avenue, 218 W Paxton Avenue, 216 W Paxton Avenue, 1125 S
300 West, and 1095 S 300 West (collectively “Property”) pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2022-01128.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on September 25, 2024 to consider a request made by Ryan Merriman, Esq. to
vacate an unnamed city-owned alley adjacent to the Property on behalf of two owners of
property abutting the alley, Therald Bushman and RCB Rental Properties, LLC; and
WHEREAS, at its September 25, 2024 hearing, the Planning Commission voted in favor
of forwarding a positive recommendation on said petition to the Salt Lake City Council (“City
Council”); and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds after holding a public hearing on this matter that
there is good cause for the vacation of the alley and neither the public interest nor any person
will be materially injured by the proposed vacation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Vacating City-Owned Alley. That an unnamed, city-owned alley, which is
more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto, hereby is vacated and declared not
presently necessary or available for public use.
SECTION 2. Reservations and Disclaimers. The above vacation is expressly made
subject to all existing rights-of-way and easements of all public utilities of any and every
description now located on and under or over the confines of this alley, and also subject to the
rights of entry thereon for the purposes of maintaining, altering, repairing, removing or rerouting
said utilities, including the city’s water and sewer facilities. Said vacation is also subject to any
existing rights-of-way or easements of private third parties.
SECTION 3. Conditions. This alley vacation is conditioned upon the following:
1) The applicant shall cause the proposed Access Easement Agreement, submitted in
connection with its Amended Petition to Vacate Alleyway on May 30, 2024, to be
executed by all of the property owners abutting the alley and recorded in the Office of
the Salt Lake County Recorder; and
2) The proposed method of disposition of the alley shall be consistent with the method
of disposition set forth in Salt Lake City Code Section 14.52.040.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication and shall be recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder. The Salt Lake City
Recorder is instructed not to publish this ordinance until the conditions set forth in Section 3 are
satisfied as certified by the Salt Lake City Planning Director or his designee.
SECTION 5. Time. If the conditions identified above have not been met within one year
after adoption, this ordinance shall become null and void. The City Council may, for good cause
shown, by resolution, extend the time period for satisfying the conditions identified above.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this ___ day of _______________,
2025.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2025
Published: ______________.
Ordinance Vacating Alley Near Paxton Ave_v1
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
January 3, 2025
4th March
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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal description of the unnamed, city-owned alley to be vacated:
Commencing at the brass cap well monument in the center line of 300 West Street and Lucy Avenue;
Thence North 00°01'06" West 408.70 feet coincident with the centerline of said 300 West Street;
Thence North 89°58'18" East 48.00 feet to the southwest corner of Block 2, Harrington, Donnelly
and Newell’s Subdivision (Book C, Page 54 of the Salt Lake County Records); Thence North
89°56'40" East 112.00 feet coincident with the south line of said Block 2 to the southeast corner of
Lot 24 which is the southwest corner of a twelve foot (12.00’) wide alley way, and the True Point of
Beginning;
Thence North 00°01’ 06” West 165.70 feet coincident with the west line of said 12.00 foot wide alley
to the northwest corner of a 25.7 foot wide alley and a point on the north line of Block 25, Five Acre
Plat A; Thence North 89°56'40" East 485.61 feet coincident with said north line to a point on the
Utah Transit Authority right of way; Thence South 20°05'14" East 27.35 feet to a point on the north
line of said Block 2, Harrington, Donnelly and Newell's Subdivision; Thence South 89°56'40" West
483.00 feet coincident with said north line to the northwest corner of Lot 23 thereof; Thence South
00°01’06” East 140.00 feet coincident with the east line of the aforesaid 12.00 foot alleyway to the
southwest corner of said Lot 23 and a point on the north right of way line of Paxton Avenue; Thence
South 89°56’40” West 12.00 feet coincident with said right of way to the point of beginning.
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SALT LAKE CITY
RESOLUTION NO. of 2026
(A resolution extending the time period for satisfying the condition set forth in Ordinance 13
of 2025 – an ordinance Vacating a city-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located at
1161 S 300 West, 268 W Paxton Avenue, 250 W Paxton Ave, 260 W Paxton Avenue, 254 W
Paxton Avenue, 240 W Paxton Avenue, 218 W Paxton Avenue, 216 W Paxton Avenue, 1125
S 300 West, and 1095 S 300 West).)
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) enacted Ordinance 13 of 2025
on March 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, that ordinance imposed certain conditions and required that those conditions
be met within one year from the date that the ordinance was adopted; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is progressing towards meeting the requirements to enter into
the development agreement as required by the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, an extension of the deadline is necessary in order to satisfy the requirements
of Ordinance 13 of 2025 so that the development agreement can be executed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there is good cause to extend the deadline in the
ordinance for a period of twelve months;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. The deadline set forth in Section 5 of Ordinance 13 of 2025 shall be and
hereby is extended from March 4, 2026 to March 4, 2027 for the property owner to comply with
the condition set forth in Section 3 of Ordinance 13 of 2025.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this day of ,
2026
.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: ____2/12/26___________________
By: _____________
Courtney Lords, Senior City Attorney
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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: Allison Rowland, Policy and Budget Analyst
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: RESOLUTION: SECOND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR PARKS,
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION 1 – ADOPT RESOLUTION
I move that the Council adopt the resolution authorizing up to $51,000,000 of the City's Federally
Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Series 2026) for parks, trail and open space improvements.
MOTION 2 – NOT ADOPT
I move that the Council not adopt the resolution.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM:Allison Rowland, Senior Policy Analyst
DATE:February 3, 2026
RE: RESOLUTION: SECOND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR PARKS,
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Administration proposes to issue the second tranche of the $85 million Parks, Trails, and Open Space
General Obligation (GO) Bond, approved by voters in 2022. The amount of this tranche would be up to $51
million, which the Department of Public Lands (DPL) has indicated would fund nearly all of the planned projects
remaining. Approximately $9.2 million would be left for a third and final tranche, 11% of the total $85 million
approved. DPL indicates that this third tranche may be requested in 2027.
The Council indicated its support for issuing the second tranche in a straw poll on November 25, 2025, based on
descriptions of projects and activities to be funded with bond proceeds. The funds would be available to spend
immediately following the bond sale in April or May 2026. Residents and businesses would begin to pay an
increased level of property tax for bond repayment only after this issuance is approved by the Council. The
current plan calls for the Bonds to be sold on April 7, 2026.
Goal of the briefing: Receive and discuss information in preparation for a vote on issuing the second
tranche of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space GO Bond, of up to $51 million.
ADDITIONAL & BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A.Projects and budget amounts straw polled by the Council. During the Work Session on November
25, 2026, the Council straw polled their preferences for second tranche project funding, selecting Scenario 3
as it was described by the Administration. The projects included in that scenario, which total an estimated
$49,336,400, are shown below.
Glendale Park Phase 2 Construction $23,350,000
Item Schedule:
Allen Park Phase 1 Construction $3,650,000
Fleet Block Public Open Space $5,400,000
Fairmont Park $5,850,000
Warm Springs & North Gateway Parks Construction $1,350,000
Sunnyside Park Construction $675,000
Jefferson Park Construction $675,000
Cottonwood Park Construction $675,000
Jordan River Corridor $2,400,000
Public Art Commissions at Glendale, Fleet Block and Warm
Springs/North Gateway Parks
$441,000
FTE salaries, benefits, and operational costs, plus a
reclassification of one Associate Landscape Architect II
position in DPL to a Senior Landscape Architect position
$870,400
Program management $1,000,000
Contingency $3,000,000
TOTAL $49,336,400
B.Potential Third Tranche. The transmittal indicates that the second tranche of the GO Bond would be “up
to $51 million.” If this is spent in the second tranche, there would be $9,235,000 remaining for a third
tranche, not the $11,003,600 listed in the most recent transmittal. If this tranche is approved in 2027, DPL
indicated that construction timelines would likely be pushed to 2028 or 2029, and there would be fewer
amenities due to increased costs. This tranche would be used to fund:
Peace Labyrinth Construction
Jordan River Remaining Projects Construction
All Remaining Contingency
All Remaining Personnel Costs (Salaries, Benefits, Operations)
C.Proposed Staffing Changes. In its November 25, 2025, transmittal, the Public Lands Department
proposed two staffing changes for existing full-time employees (FTEs) working on this project As part of the
second tranche of the GO bond. That description appears to be different than the corresponding description
in the January 23, 2026, transmittal, which is reproduced in Attachment C1, below.
1.Reclassification to Senior Landscape Architect. The Department of Public Lands requests
that the Council approve a reclassification from Associate Landscape Architect II (Grade 29) to
Senior Landscape Architect (Grade 34) to reflect the qualifications and experience of the project
manager hired in this role. According to DPL, “Further reclassification would align their
qualifications, job description, and pay. We wish to retain these time-limited staff for as much of the
remainder of the Parks GO Bond as possible.” The costs included in the proposed second tranche
total assume these changes are approved by the Council.
2.Funding Increase for Three FTEs. Since July 1, 2023, the salaries, benefits, and operational
costs for three full-time employees who work exclusively on Parks GO Bond projects have been
reimbursed with bond funds at the beginning of the following fiscal year. However, the estimates for
these personnel costs were developed in early 2023 and were initially very conservative. Some
savings in the first tranche will continue to fund their personnel costs into FY27, and the second
tranche will fund the remainder of that fiscal year and the entirety of FY28. The Department
proposes that an estimated $296,000 balance from the first tranche go toward reducing the second
tranche’s FY27 and FY28 salary, benefits, and operation costs for these employees.
ATTACHMENT
Attachment C1. “Salt Lake City Parks, Trails, and Open Space Bond 2nd Issuance Projects.
Attachment C1. “Salt Lake City Parks, Trails, and Open Space Bond 2nd Issuance Projects.
Reproduced from Transmittal of January 23, 2026.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND,
SERIES 2026—PARKS, TRAILS,
AND OPEN SPACE
OVERVIEW
On November 8, 2022, voters
within Salt Lake City
authorized the City to issue
and sell GO bonds in an
amount not to exceed $85
million for the purpose of
acquiring, improving,
renovating, and upgrading
various parks, trails, open
space, and related facilities
and recreational amenities.
PROPOSED
ISSUANCE
Series Par Project
Proceeds
2023 $24,765,000 $24,660,000
2026 $51,000,000*
*preliminary, subject to
change
$49,336,400
Salt Lake City
Parks, Trails, and
Open Space
Bond 2nd
Issuance
Projects
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION
YEAR
ITEM
SECOND
TRANCHE
AMOUNT
% of ITEM’S
TOTAL BOND
FUNDING
2027-2028 Glendale Park Phase 2 $23,350,000 86.5%
2026-2028 Allen Park $3,650,000 81.1%
2027-2029 Public Open Space at Fleet Block $5,400,000 90%
2027-2029 Fairmont Park $5,850,000 90%
Variable
(2026-2031)
Reimagine Neighborhood Parks, Trails, or
Open Spaces (Fairmont, Jefferson,
Sunnyside, Warm Springs/North Gateway,
Cottonwood)
$3,375,000 34%
2027-2029 Jordan River Corridor $2,400,000 26.7%
N/A Contingencies/Program Management $4,000,000 25%
Variable
(2026-2029)
Art Allowance
(Glendale, Warm Springs/North Gateway,
Fleet Block)
$441,000 42.6%
N/A Salaries, Benefits and Operational costs for
3 FTEs for FY27 and FY28 (2 Public Lands
staff, 1 ACM/Public Services)
$870,400 19%
TOTAL REQUEST $49,336,400 58% of
$85,000,000 total
PROPOSED
FINANCING
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, February 17
City Council Meeting –Resolution Adoption
Week of March 9
Meet with Rating Agencies
Week of March 23-30
Receive Ratings
Post the Preliminary Official Statement
Tuesday, April 7
Bond Sale
Tuesday, April 28
Closing
Series 2026 Highlights
Asking for authorization to issue up to $51 million of
general obligation revenue bonds.
Assumed interest rate is 4.97%, based on current market
conditions with a not to exceed rate of 6.5%.
Final maturity not greater than 20 years.
•QUESTIONS
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
01/13/2026
Date Sent to Council:
01/23/2026
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Mary Beth Thompson
E-mail
MaryBeth.Thompson@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
01/13/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/14/2026
Subject:
General Obligation (Parks, Trails, and Open Space) Bonds, Series 2026
Additional Staff Contact:
Jared Jenkins - Jared.Jenkins@slc.govJou Ying Su - JouYing.Su@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Mary Beth Thompson - MaryBeth.Thompson@slc.govMarina Scott - Marina.Scott@slc.gov
Document Type
Resolution
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
1) That the City Council hold a discussion on February 3, 2026, in anticipation of adopting a Bond Resolution for the aforementioned bondissue; 2) That the City Council adopt a Bond Resolution on February 17, 2026, approving the issuance and sale of up to $51,000,000 principalamount of Salt Lake City, Utah, General Obligation (Parks, Trails, and Open Space) and give authority to certain officers to approve the finalterms and provisions of and confirm the sale of the Bonds within certain parameters set forth in the attached Bond Resolution.
Background/Discussion
On November 8, 2022, voters within Salt Lake City authorized the City to issue and sell general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $85 million for the purpose of acquiring, improving, renovating, and upgrading various parks, trails, open space, and related facilities and recreational amenities.
The bonds are the second block of bonds to be issued from the November 8, 2022, voted authorization. Exhibit 3, prepared by Public Lands, and attached to the transmittal, details parks, trails, and open space projects selected for the second bond issuance.
The current plan calls for the Bonds to be sold on April 7, 2026.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
N/A
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Salt Lake City Parks, Trails, and Open Space Bond 2nd Issuance
Projects
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION TRANCHE TOTAL BOND
2027-2028 Glendale Park Phase 2 $23,350,000 86.5%
2026-2028 Allen Park $3,650,000 81.1%
2027-2029 Public Open Space at Fleet
Block
$5,400,000 90%
2027-2029 Fairmont Park $5,850,000 90%
Variable
(2026-2031)
Reimagine Neighborhood
Parks, Trails, or Open Spaces
(Fairmont, Jefferson, Sunnyside,
Warm Springs/North Gateway,
$3,375,000 34%
(2026-2029) (Glendale, Warm Springs/North
Operational costs for 3 FTEs for
FY27 and FY28 (2 Public Lands
TOTAL REQUEST
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2026 GO Agenda Language v5.docx
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Salt Lake City Council
Agenda Item for February 17, 2026
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Suggested Agenda Language relating to the bond resolution for the Federally Taxable General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, to be considered by the City Council at its meeting on February
17, 2026:
Resolution: Authorizing the Issuance and the Sale of Federally Taxable General Obligation
Bonds for Parks, Trails and Open Space Improvements
Consideration of a resolution authorizing up to $51,000,000 Federally Taxable General Obligation
Bonds for the purpose of acquiring, improving, renovating and upgrading various parks, trails,
open space and related facilities and recreational amenities in the City; delegating authority to
certain officials and officers of the City; and providing for related matters.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Suggested Motion Language is as follows:
I move that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing up to $51,000,000 of the City's
Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds for parks, trail and open space improvements.
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Preliminary; subject to change.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
$49,720,000 FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
SERIES 2026 (April 28, 2026 )
Sources & Uses
Dated 04/28/2026 | Delivered 04/28/2026
Sources Of Funds
Par Amount of Bonds $49,720,000.00
Total Sources $49,720,000.00
Deposit to Project Construction Fund 49,336,400.00
Total Underwriter's Discount (0.400%)198,880.00
Costs of Issuance 183,072.00
Deposit to Project Fund 1,648.00
Total Uses $49,720,000.00
2026 GO Taxable $49.336M | SINGLE PURPOSE | 1/ 8/2026 | 12:01 PM
Stifel
Preliminary; subject to change.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
$49,720,000 FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
SERIES 2026 (April 28, 2026 )
Debt Service Schedule
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I Fiscal Total
04/28/2026 -----
12/15/2026 --1,472,775.05 1,472,775.05 -
06/15/2027 1,350,000.00 3.684%1,167,839.25 2,517,839.25 3,990,614.30
12/15/2027 --1,142,972.25 1,142,972.25 -
06/15/2028 1,705,000.00 3.634%1,142,972.25 2,847,972.25 3,990,944.50
12/15/2028 --1,111,992.40 1,111,992.40 -
06/15/2029 1,765,000.00 3.684%1,111,992.40 2,876,992.40 3,988,984.80
12/15/2029 --1,079,481.10 1,079,481.10 -
06/15/2030 1,835,000.00 3.747%1,079,481.10 2,914,481.10 3,993,962.20
12/15/2030 --1,045,102.38 1,045,102.38 -
06/15/2031 1,900,000.00 3.875%1,045,102.38 2,945,102.38 3,990,204.76
12/15/2031 --1,008,289.88 1,008,289.88 -
06/15/2032 1,975,000.00 3.975%1,008,289.88 2,983,289.88 3,991,579.76
12/15/2032 --969,036.75 969,036.75 -
06/15/2033 2,055,000.00 4.134%969,036.75 3,024,036.75 3,993,073.50
12/15/2033 --926,559.90 926,559.90 -
06/15/2034 2,140,000.00 4.284%926,559.90 3,066,559.90 3,993,119.80
12/15/2034 --880,721.10 880,721.10 -
06/15/2035 2,230,000.00 4.369%880,721.10 3,110,721.10 3,991,442.20
12/15/2035 --832,006.75 832,006.75 -
06/15/2036 2,325,000.00 4.469%832,006.75 3,157,006.75 3,989,013.50
12/15/2036 --780,054.63 780,054.63 -
06/15/2037 2,430,000.00 4.569%780,054.63 3,210,054.63 3,990,109.26
12/15/2037 --724,541.28 724,541.28 -
06/15/2038 2,540,000.00 4.669%724,541.28 3,264,541.28 3,989,082.56
12/15/2038 --665,244.98 665,244.98 -
06/15/2039 2,660,000.00 4.769%665,244.98 3,325,244.98 3,990,489.96
12/15/2039 --601,817.28 601,817.28 -
06/15/2040 2,790,000.00 4.869%601,817.28 3,391,817.28 3,993,634.56
12/15/2040 --533,894.73 533,894.73 -
06/15/2041 2,925,000.00 4.969%533,894.73 3,458,894.73 3,992,789.46
12/15/2041 --461,223.10 461,223.10 -
06/15/2042 3,070,000.00 5.396%461,223.10 3,531,223.10 3,992,446.20
12/15/2042 --378,394.50 378,394.50 -
06/15/2043 3,235,000.00 5.396%378,394.50 3,613,394.50 3,991,789.00
12/15/2043 --291,114.20 291,114.20 -
06/15/2044 3,410,000.00 5.396%291,114.20 3,701,114.20 3,992,228.40
12/15/2044 --199,112.40 199,112.40 -
06/15/2045 3,595,000.00 5.396%199,112.40 3,794,112.40 3,993,224.80
12/15/2045 --102,119.30 102,119.30 -
06/15/2046 3,785,000.00 5.396%102,119.30 3,887,119.30 3,989,238.60
Total $49,720,000.00 -$30,107,972.12 $79,827,972.12 -
Yield Statistics
Bond Year Dollars $604,286.22
Average Life 12.154 Years
Average Coupon 4.9824025%
Net Interest Cost (NIC)5.0153141%
True Interest Cost (TIC)4.9772792%
Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 4.9311748%
All Inclusive Cost (AIC)5.0199589%
IRS Form 8038
Net Interest Cost 4.9824025%
Weighted Average Maturity 12.154 Years
2026 GO Taxable $49.336M | SINGLE PURPOSE | 1/ 8/2026 | 12:01 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Resolution No. __ of 2026
Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to
$51,000,000
Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
Adopted February 17, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION HEADING PAGE
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................2
Section 101. Definitions..............................................................................................2
Section 102. Rules of Construction ............................................................................5
Section 103. Authority for Bond Resolution ..............................................................5
ARTICLE II AUTHORIZATION, TERMS AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS .....................................5
Section 201. Authorization of Bonds, Principal Amount, Designation and Series ....5
Section 202. Purpose ...................................................................................................5
Section 203. Issue Date ...............................................................................................6
Section 204. Bond Details; Delegation of Authority ..................................................6
Section 205. Denominations and Numbers .................................................................7
Section 206. Paying Agent and Bond Registrar..........................................................7
Section 207. Redemption and Redemption Price; Notice of Redemption ..................8
Section 208. Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Bonds ..................................................10
Section 209. Execution of Bonds ..............................................................................10
Section 210. Delivery of the Bonds; Application of Proceeds .................................11
Section 211. Disclosure Agreements ........................................................................11
Section 212. Further Authority .................................................................................11
Section 213. Establishment of Accounts ..................................................................12
ARTICLE III TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE OF BONDS; BOND REGISTRAR .........................12
Section 301. Transfer of Bonds ................................................................................12
Section 302. Exchange of Bonds ..............................................................................13
Section 303. Bond Registration Books .....................................................................13
Section 304. List of Bondowners ..............................................................................13
Section 305. Duties of Bond Registrar .....................................................................13
ARTICLE IV BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM; LIMITED OBLIGATION OF ISSUER; LETTER OF
REPRESENTATIONS ......................................................................................14
Section 401. Book-Entry System; Limited Obligation of Issuer ..............................14
Section 402. Letter of Representations .....................................................................15
Section 403. Transfers Outside Book-Entry System ................................................15
Section 404. Payments to Cede .................................................................................15
ARTICLE V COVENANTS AND UNDERTAKINGS ..............................................................15
Section 501. Covenants of Issuer ..............................................................................15
Section 502. Levy of Taxes; Bond Account .............................................................15
ARTICLE VI FORM OF BONDS .........................................................................................16
SECTION HEADING PAGE
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Section 601. Form of Bonds .....................................................................................16
ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................23
Section 701. Final Official Statement .......................................................................23
Section 702. Preliminary Official Statement Deemed Final .....................................23
Section 703. Notice of Bonds to be Issued ...............................................................23
Section 704. Ratification ...........................................................................................24
Section 705. Severability ..........................................................................................24
Section 706. Conflict ................................................................................................24
Section 707. Captions ...............................................................................................24
Section 708. Effective Date ......................................................................................24
EXHIBIT 1 — Form of Continuing Disclosure Undertaking
EXHIBIT 2 — Form of Official Statement, including Official Notice of Bond Sale
EXHIBIT 3 — Form of Certificate of Determination
EXHIBIT 4 — Notice of Bonds to be Issued
EXHIBIT 5 — Form of Dissemination Agency Agreement
Delegating Bond Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. __ OF 2026
A Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $51,000,000 of
Federally Taxable general obligation bonds of Salt Lake City, Utah;
fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds, the
maximum number of years over which the Bonds may mature, the
maximum interest rate that the Bonds may bear and the maximum
discount from par at which the Bonds may be sold; providing for the
levy of taxes to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds;
authorizing the circulation of an Official Statement; giving authority
to certain officers to approve the final terms and provisions of the
Bonds within the parameters set forth herein; and providing for
related matters.
*** *** ***
WHEREAS, at the Bond Election, the issuance of $85,000,000 principal amount of general
obligation bonds was authorized for the purpose of acquiring, improving, renovating and
upgrading various parks, trails, open space and related facilities and recreational amenities
throughout Salt Lake City, Utah;
WHEREAS, the Issuer has previously issued $24,765,000 aggregate principal amount of the
bonds voted at the Bond Election and the Issuer has determined to authorize the issuance and sale
at this time of up to $51,000,000 principal amount of the bonds voted at the Bond Election;
WHEREAS, (a) if the Bonds are sold pursuant to a competitive bid a notice inviting
electronic bids for the purchase of the Bonds will be advertised by electronic dissemination
through the PARITY® electronic bid submission system and (b) if the Bonds are sold pursuant to
a negotiated sale or a direct purchase, a formal or informal request for proposals will be distributed;
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Issuer, it is in the best interests of the Issuer that (a) the
Designated Officers be authorized to (i) determine the method of sale for the Bonds, which may
be by competitive sale, negotiated underwriting or direct purchase; (ii) accept or reject the bids or
proposals received for the Bonds and determine the best bid or proposal received that conforms to
the parameters, deadlines and procedures set forth herein and in the applicable sale document
prepared in connection with the solicitation of bids or proposals for the Bonds; and (iii) approve
the final principal amount, maturity amounts, interest rates, dates of maturity and other terms and
provisions relating to the Bonds and to execute the Certificate of Determination containing such
terms and provisions and (b) if necessary, the Mayor be authorized to execute the Official
Statement with respect to the Bonds;
WHEREAS, based upon current municipal bond market conditions, the Issuer believes it will
receive more bids for the purchase of the Bonds and the most favorable cost of capital and is
therefore in the best interests of the Issuer if the Issuer does not restrict the amount of premium
bidders may pay for the Bonds;
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WHEREAS, Section 11-14-316 of the Utah Code provides for the publication of a Notice of
Bonds to be Issued, and the Issuer desires to cause the publication of such a notice at this time with
respect to the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer deems it necessary and advisable that it take such action as may be
required to authorize and issue the Bonds to finance the cost of the project to be financed with the
proceeds of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 101. Definitions. As used in this Bond Resolution (including the preambles
hereto), unless the context shall otherwise require, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
“Act” means, collectively, the Local Government Bonding Act, Chapter 14 of Title 11 of
the Utah Code and the Registered Public Obligations Act, Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Utah Code.
“Bond Account” means the Bond Account established in Section 213 hereof.
“Bond Counsel” means Chapman and Cutler LLP or another attorney or a firm of attorneys
of nationally recognized standing in matters pertaining to the tax-exempt status of interest on
obligations issued by states and their political subdivisions, duly admitted to the practice of law
before the highest court of any state of the United States.
“Bond Election” means the special bond election duly and lawfully called and held in the
Issuer on November 8, 2022, at which the issuance and sale by the Issuer of $85,000,000 principal
amount of general obligation bonds was authorized for the purpose of acquiring, improving,
renovating and upgrading various parks, trails, open space and related facilities and recreational
amenities throughout Salt Lake City, the results of which election were declared by the City
Council, sitting as a Board of Canvassers, on November 22, 2022.
“Bond Registrar” means each Person appointed by the Issuer as bond registrar and agent
for the transfer, exchange and authentication of the Bonds. Pursuant to Section 206 hereof, the
initial Bond Registrar is U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of Salt Lake City, Utah.
“Bond Resolution” means this Resolution of the Issuer adopted on February 17, 2026,
authorizing the issuance and sale of the Bonds.
“Bondowner” or “owner” means the registered owner of any Bond as shown in the
registration books of the Issuer kept by the Bond Registrar for such purpose.
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“Bonds” means the Issuer’s Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026,
authorized by the Bond Resolution.
“Cede” means Cede & Co., the nominee of DTC, and any successor nominee of DTC with
respect to the Bonds pursuant to Section 401 hereof.
“Certificate of Determination” means the Certificate of Determination, a form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 3, of the Designated Officers delivered pursuant to Article II of this
Bond Resolution, setting forth certain terms and provisions of the Bonds.
“City Council” means the City Council of the City, as the governing body of the Issuer.
“City Recorder” means the City Recorder or any Deputy City Recorder of the Issuer.
“City Treasurer” means the City Treasurer of the Issuer or, in the absence or disability of
the City Treasurer, the Deputy City Treasurer, the Acting Deputy City Treasurer or such other
official as shall be duly authorized to act in the City Treasurer’s stead.
“Closing Date” means the date of the initial issuance of the Bonds.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Continuing Disclosure Undertaking” means the Continuing Disclosure Agreement of the
Issuer, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1, dated the Closing Date, for the
purpose of providing continuing disclosure information under Rule 15c2-12 adopted by the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as may be
amended from time to time.
“Depository Account” means the Depository Account established in Section 213 hereof.
“Designated Officers” means (a) the (i) Mayor of the Issuer; or (ii) in the event of the
absence or incapacity of the Mayor, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff; or (iii) in the event of the absence
or incapacity of both the Mayor and the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, the City Treasurer; or (iv) in the
event of the absence or incapacity of the Mayor, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff and the City Treasurer,
the Deputy Treasurer of the Issuer and (b) (i) the Chair of the City Council; or (ii) in the event of
the absence or incapacity of the Chair of the City Council, the Vice Chair of the City Council; or
(iii) in the event of the absence or incapacity of both the Chair and Vice Chair of the City Council,
any other member of the City Council.
“Dissemination Agency Agreement” means the Dissemination Agency Agreement, dated
the Closing Date, between the Issuer and the Dissemination Agent, in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit 5.
“Dissemination Agent” means each Person appointed by the Issuer as dissemination agent
with respect to the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking and the Dissemination Agency Agreement.
The initial Dissemination Agent is U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association.
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“DTC” means The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, and its successors
and assigns.
“Exchange Bond” means any Exchange Bond as defined in Section 209 hereof.
“Fitch” means Fitch Ratings, Inc., its successors and their assigns, and, if such corporation
shall be dissolved or liquidated or shall no longer perform the functions of a securities rating
agency, “Fitch” shall be deemed to refer to any other nationally recognized securities rating agency
designated by the Issuer to the Paying Agent.
“Issuer” means Salt Lake City Utah.
“Letter of Representations” means the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations from the
Issuer to DTC, dated October 16, 2019.
“Mayor” means the Mayor of the City, or in the absence or disability of the Mayor, such
other official as shall be duly authorized to act in the Mayor’s stead.
“Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., its successors and their assigns, and,
if such corporation shall be dissolved or liquidated or shall no longer perform the functions of a
securities rating agency, “Moody’s” shall be deemed to refer to any other nationally recognized
securities rating agency designated by the Issuer to the Paying Agent.
“Official Statement” means the Official Statement with respect to the Bonds, in
substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
“Participants” means those broker dealers, banks and other financial institutions from time
to time for which DTC holds Bonds as securities depository.
“Paying Agent” means each Person appointed by the Issuer as paying agent with respect
to the Bonds. Pursuant to Section 206 hereof, the initial Paying Agent is U.S. Bank Trust
Company, National Association of Salt Lake City, Utah.
“Person” means natural persons, firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, trusts,
public bodies and other entities.
“Project Account” means the Project Account established in Section 213 hereof.
“Purchaser” means the initial purchaser or purchasers of the Bonds from the Issuer,
including, if applicable, the Best Bidder (defined below).
“Rating Agencies” means Moody’s, if the Bonds are then rated by Moody’s, Fitch, if the
Bonds are then rated by Fitch, and S&P, if the Bonds are then rated by S&P.
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“Record Date” means the day that is fifteen (15) days preceding each interest payment
date, or if such day is not a business day for the Bond Registrar, the next preceding day that is a
business day for the Bond Registrar.
“Regulations” means United States Treasury Regulations dealing with the tax-exempt
bond provisions of the Code.
“S&P” means S&P’s Global Ratings, its successors and their assigns, and, if such
corporation shall be dissolved or liquidated or shall no longer perform the functions of a securities
rating agency, “S&P” shall be deemed to refer to any other nationally recognized securities rating
agency designated by the Issuer to the Paying Agent.
“United States” means the government of the United States of America.
“Utah Code” means Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.
Section 102. Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) references to Articles and Sections are to the Articles and Sections of this
Bond Resolution;
(b) the singular form of any word, including the terms defined in Section 101,
includes the plural, and vice versa, and a word of any gender includes all genders; and
(c) the terms “hereby,” “hereof,” “hereto,” “herein,” “hereunder” and any
similar terms as used in this Bond Resolution refer to this Bond Resolution.
Section 103. Authority for Bond Resolution. This Bond Resolution is adopted pursuant to
the provisions of the Act.
ARTICLE II
AUTHORIZATION, TERMS AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Section 201. Authorization of Bonds, Principal Amount, Designation and Series. In
accordance with and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations established by the Act and in
the Bond Resolution, a series of federally taxable general obligation bonds of the Issuer is hereby
authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $51,000,000, which shall be
designated “Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026”. If the Designated
Officers determine pursuant to Sections 204(b)(i) and 209 hereof that the principal amount to be
issued shall be less than $51,000,000, then the principal of such series of bonds shall be limited to
the amount so determined by the Designated Officers.
Section 202. Purpose. Up to $51,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bonds are
hereby authorized to be issued under authority of the Act for the purpose of raising money for
paying all or a portion of the costs to acquire, improve, renovate and upgrade various parks, trails,
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open space and related facilities and recreational amenities throughout Salt Lake City and related
infrastructure improvements, as authorized at the Bond Election, and paying certain costs related
to the issuance and sale of the Bonds.
Section 203. Issue Date. The Bonds shall be dated as of the Closing Date.
Section 204. Bond Details; Delegation of Authority. (a) The Bonds shall mature on
June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts, and shall bear interest (calculated on the basis
of a year of 360 days consisting of twelve 30-day months) from the Closing Date, payable
semiannually on June 15 and December 15 of each year at the rates per annum as provided in the
Certificate of Determination.
(b) There is hereby delegated to the Designated Officers, subject to the limitations
contained in the Bond Resolution, the power to determine and effectuate the following with respect
to the Bonds and the Designated Officers are hereby authorized to make such determinations and
effectuations:
(i) the principal amount of the Bonds necessary to accomplish the purposes of
the Bonds set forth in Section 202 herein and the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds
to be executed and delivered pursuant to Section 209 herein; provided that the aggregate
principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed Fifty-one Million dollars ($51,000,000);
(ii) the maturity date or dates and principal amount of each maturity of the
Bonds to be issued; provided, however, that the final maturity of all Bonds shall not be
more than twenty-one (21) years after the issuance of the Bonds;
(iii) the initial interest payment date and the interest rate or rates of the Bonds,
provided, however, that the interest rate or rates to be borne by any Bond shall not exceed
six and a half percent (6.50%) per annum;
(iv) the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser and the purchase price to be paid by
the Purchaser for the Bonds; provided, however, that the discount from par of the Bonds
shall not exceed two percent (2.00%) (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount);
(v) the Bonds, if any, to be retired from mandatory sinking fund redemption
payments and the dates and the amounts thereof;
(vi) the optional redemption date of the Bonds; provided, however, the first
optional redemption date shall not be later than ten and a half years from the Closing Date;
(vii) the use and deposit of the proceeds of the Bonds;
(viii) the method of sale for the Bonds, which sale may be by competitive sale,
negotiated underwriting or direct purchase;
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(ix) if different than those set forth in Section 205, the denominations for the
Bonds and the related provisions regarding a partial redemption; and
(x) any other provisions deemed advisable by the Designated Officers not
materially in conflict with the provisions of the Bond Resolution.
Immediately following (a) the date and time specified in an Official Notice of Bond Sale
(attached to the form of the Official Statement attached hereto as Exhibit 2) for the receipt of bids
for the purchase of the Bonds or (b) the pricing of the Bonds, the Designated Officers shall obtain
such information as they deem necessary to make such determinations as provided above and, in
the case the Bonds are sold pursuant to competitive bids, to determine the bid of the responsible
bidder that results in the lowest effective interest rate to the Issuer (the “Best Bidder”). Thereupon,
the Designated Officers shall make such determinations as provided above, shall (i) award the bid
to the Best Bidder or (ii) execute a bond purchase contract, a continuing covenant agreement, term
sheet or similar document selling the Bonds or agreeing to sell the Bonds to the Purchaser thereof,
as applicable, and shall execute the Certificate of Determination containing such terms and
provisions of the Bonds, which execution shall be conclusive evidence of the awarding of such bid
to the Best Bidder or selling such Bonds to the Purchaser thereof and the action or determination
of the Designated Officers as to the matters stated therein. The provisions of the Certificate of
Determination shall be deemed to be incorporated herein. In the case that the Bonds are sold
pursuant to competitive bid, if the Designated Officers determine that it is in the best interest of
the Issuer, the Designated Officers may (a) waive any irregularity or informality in any bid or in
the electronic bidding process; and (b) reject any and all bids for the Bonds.
(c) Each Bond shall bear interest from the interest payment date next preceding the date
of registration and authentication thereof unless (i) it is registered and authenticated as of an
interest payment date, in which event it shall bear interest from the date thereof, or (ii) it is
registered and authenticated prior to the first interest payment date, in which event it shall bear
interest from its date, or (iii) as shown by the records of the Bond Registrar, interest on the Bonds
shall be in default, in which event it shall bear interest from the date to which interest has been
paid in full. The Bond Registrar shall insert the date of registration and authentication of each
Bond in the place provided for such purpose in the form of Bond Registrar’s certificate of
authentication on each Bond. The Bonds shall bear interest on overdue principal at the respective
rates provided in the Certificate of Determination.
Section 205. Denominations and Numbers. Except as otherwise set forth in the Certificate
of Determination, the Bonds shall be issued as fully-registered bonds, without coupons, in the
denomination of $5,000 or any whole multiple thereof, not exceeding the amount of each maturity.
The Bonds shall be numbered with the letter prefix “R-” and from one (1) consecutively upwards
in order of issuance.
Section 206. Paying Agent and Bond Registrar. U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association of Salt Lake City, Utah, is hereby appointed the initial Paying Agent and Bond
Registrar for the Bonds. The Issuer may remove any Paying Agent and any Bond Registrar, and
any successor thereto, and appoint a successor or successors thereto. The Mayor and the City
Recorder are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement or agreements with each
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Paying Agent (a “Paying Agent Agreement”), which may establish certain duties and obligations
of the Paying Agent and the Issuer, including, without limitation those duties and obligations set
forth in Section 502 hereof. Each Paying Agent and Bond Registrar shall signify its acceptance of
the duties and obligations imposed upon it by the Bond Resolution by executing and delivering to
the Issuer a written acceptance thereof, which written acceptance may be contained in a Paying
Agent Agreement. The principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be
payable in any coin or currency of the United States of America that, at the respective dates of
payment thereof, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. Principal of and
premium, if any, on the Bonds shall be payable when due to the owner of each Bond upon
presentation and surrender thereof at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent.
Payment of interest on each Bond shall be made to the Person that, as of the Record Date, is the
owner of the Bond and shall be made by check or draft mailed to the Person that, as of the Record
Date, is the owner of the Bond, at the address of such owner as it appears on the registration books
of the Issuer kept by the Bond Registrar, or at such other address as is furnished to the Bond
Registrar in writing by such owner on or prior to the Record Date.
Section 207. Redemption and Redemption Price; Notice of Redemption. (a) The Bonds
shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the election of the Issuer, on the date specified
in the Certificate of Determination (the “First Redemption Date”), and on any date thereafter, in
whole or in part, from such maturities or parts thereof as shall be selected by the Issuer, upon notice
given as provided below, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds
to be redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. Bonds maturing on
or prior to the First Redemption Date are not subject to optional redemption.
(b) The Bonds may be subject to mandatory redemption by operation of sinking fund
installments as provided in the Certificate of Determination. If the Bonds are subject to mandatory
sinking fund redemption and less than all of the Bonds then outstanding are redeemed in a manner
other than pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund redemption, the principal amount so redeemed
shall be credited at 100% of the principal amount thereof by the Bond Registrar against the
obligation of the Issuer on such mandatory sinking fund redemption dates for the Bonds in such
order as directed by the Issuer.
(c) If less than all of the Bonds of any maturity are to be redeemed, the particular Bonds
or portion of Bonds of such maturity to be redeemed shall be selected at random by the Bond
Registrar in such manner as the Bond Registrar in its discretion may deem fair and appropriate.
Except as otherwise set forth in the Certificate of Determination, the portion of any registered
Bond of a denomination of more than $5,000 to be redeemed will be in the principal amount of
$5,000 or a whole multiple thereof, and in selecting portions of such Bonds for redemption, the
Bond Registrar will treat each such Bond as representing that number of Bonds of $5,000
denomination that is obtained by dividing the principal amount of such Bond by $5,000.
(d) Notice of redemption shall be given by the Bond Registrar by registered or certified
mail, not less than thirty (30) nor more than forty-five (45) days prior to the redemption date, to
the owner of each Bond that is subject to redemption, at the address of such owner as it appears in
the registration books of the Issuer kept by the Bond Registrar, or at such other address as is
furnished to the Bond Registrar in writing by such owner. Each notice of redemption shall state
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the principal amount, the redemption date, the place of redemption, the redemption price and, if
less than all of the Bonds are to be redeemed, the distinctive numbers of the Bonds or portions of
Bonds to be redeemed, and shall also state that the interest on the Bonds in such notice designated
for redemption shall cease to accrue from and after such redemption date and that on the
redemption date there will become due and payable on each of the Bonds to be redeemed the
principal thereof and interest accrued thereon to the redemption date. Each notice of optional
redemption may further state that such redemption shall be conditional upon the receipt by the
Paying Agent, on or prior to the date fixed for such redemption, of moneys sufficient to pay the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bonds to be redeemed and that if such
moneys shall not have been so received said notice shall be of no force and effect and the Issuer
shall not be required to redeem such Bonds. In the event that such notice of redemption contains
such a condition and such moneys are not so received, the redemption shall not be made and the
Bond Registrar shall within a reasonable time thereafter give notice, in the manner in which the
notice of redemption was given, that such moneys were not so received. Any notice mailed as
provided in this Section shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not
the owner receives such notice. Failure to give such notice or any defect therein with respect to
any Bond shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for redemption with respect to any other
Bond.
(e) In addition to the foregoing notice under subsection (d) above, further notice of such
redemption shall be given by the Bond Registrar as set out below, but no defect in such further
notice nor any failure to give all or any portion of such further notice shall in any manner affect
the validity of a call for redemption if notice thereof is given as prescribed above.
(i) Each further notice of redemption given hereunder shall contain the
information required above for an official notice of redemption plus (A) the CUSIP
numbers of all Bonds being redeemed; (B) the date of issue of the Bonds as originally
issued; (C) the rate of interest borne by each Bond being redeemed; (D) the maturity date
of each Bond being redeemed; and (E) any other descriptive information needed to identify
accurately the Bonds being redeemed.
(ii) Each further notice of redemption shall be sent at least thirty-five (35) days
before the redemption date to DTC in accordance with the operating procedures then in
effect for DTC, and to all other registered securities depositories then in the business of
holding substantial amounts of obligations of types comprising the Bonds designated to the
Bond Registrar by the Issuer, to the Rating Agencies and to any other nationally recognized
information services as designated by the Issuer to the Bond Registrar.
(f) If notice of redemption shall have been given as described above and the condition
described in Section 207(d) hereof, if any, shall have been met, the Bonds or portions thereof
specified in said notice shall become due and payable at the applicable redemption price on the
redemption date therein designated, and if, on the redemption date, moneys for the payment of the
redemption price of all the bonds to be redeemed, together with interest to the redemption date,
shall be available for such payment on said date, then from and after the redemption date interest
on such bonds shall cease to accrue and become payable.
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(g) Upon the payment of the redemption price of Bonds being redeemed, each check or
other transfer of funds issued for such purpose shall bear the CUSIP number or numbers
identifying, by issue and maturity, the Bonds being redeemed with the proceeds of such check or
other transfer.
(h) The Bond Registrar shall also give any notice of the “defeasance” or redemption of
the Bonds that may be required by the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking provided that the Issuer
shall provide to the Bond Registrar any documents or other information that the Bond Registrar
requests to provide such notice.
Section 208. Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Bonds. Under authority of the Act, the Bonds
shall be issued by the Issuer for the purposes set forth in Section 202 hereof. The Bonds shall be
delivered to the Purchaser and the proceeds of sale thereof applied as provided in Section 210
hereof.
Section 209. Execution of Bonds. The Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the Issuer by
the Mayor and attested and countersigned by the City Recorder (the signatures of the Mayor and
City Recorder being either manual or by facsimile, including electronic signatures) and the official
seal of the Issuer or a facsimile thereof shall be impressed or printed thereon in an aggregate
principal amount necessary to accomplish the purpose of the Bonds specified in Section 202
herein; provided that the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed $51,000,000.
The use of such manual or facsimile signatures, including electronic signatures, of the Mayor and
the City Recorder and such facsimile or impression of the official seal of the Issuer on the Bonds
are hereby authorized, approved and adopted by the Issuer as the authorized and authentic
execution, attestation, countersignature and sealing of the Bonds by said officials on behalf of the
Issuer. The Bonds shall then be delivered to the Bond Registrar for manual authentication by it.
Only such of the Bonds as shall bear thereon a certificate of authentication, manually executed by
the Bond Registrar, shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose or entitled to the benefits of the
Bond Resolution, and such certificate of the Bond Registrar shall be conclusive evidence that the
Bonds so authenticated have been duly authenticated and delivered under, and are entitled to the
benefits of, this Bond Resolution and that the owner thereof is entitled to the benefits of this Bond
Resolution. The certificate of authentication of the Bond Registrar on any Bond shall be deemed
to have been executed by it if (i) such Bond is signed by an authorized officer of the Bond
Registrar, but it shall not be necessary that the same officer sign the certificate of authentication
on all of the Bonds issued hereunder or that all of the Bonds hereunder be authenticated by the
same Bond Registrar, and (ii) the date of registration and authentication of the Bond is inserted in
the place provided therefor on the certificate of authentication.
The Mayor and the City Recorder are authorized to execute, countersign, attest and seal
from time to time, in the manner described above, Bonds (the “Exchange Bonds”) to be issued
and delivered for the purpose of effecting transfers and exchanges of Bonds pursuant to Article III
hereof. At the time of the execution, countersigning, attestation and sealing of the Exchange Bonds
by the Issuer, the payee, principal amount, maturity and interest rate may be in blank. Upon any
transfer or exchange of Bonds pursuant to Article III hereof, the Bond Registrar shall cause to be
inserted in appropriate Exchange Bonds the appropriate payee, principal amount, maturity and
interest rate. The Bond Registrar is hereby authorized and directed to hold the Exchange Bonds
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and to complete, authenticate and deliver the Exchange Bonds for the purpose of effecting transfers
and exchanges of Bonds; provided that any Exchange Bonds authenticated and delivered by the
Bond Registrar shall bear the same series, maturity and interest rate as Bonds delivered to the Bond
Registrar for exchange or transfer and shall bear the name of such payee as the Bondowner
requesting an exchange or transfer shall designate; and provided further that upon the delivery of
any Exchange Bonds by the Bond Registrar a like principal amount of Bonds submitted for transfer
or exchange, and of like series and having like maturity dates and interest rates, shall be canceled.
The execution, countersignature, attestation and sealing by the Issuer and delivery to the Bond
Registrar of any Exchange Bond shall constitute full and due authorization of such Bond
containing such payee, principal amount, maturity and interest rate as the Bond Registrar shall
cause to be inserted, and the Bond Registrar shall thereby be authorized to authenticate and deliver
such Exchange Bond in accordance with the provisions hereof.
In case any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature shall appear on any
Bond (including any Exchange Bond) shall cease to be such officer before the issuance or delivery
of such Bond, such signature or such facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all
purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until such issuance or delivery,
respectively.
Section 210. Delivery of the Bonds; Application of Proceeds. The City Treasurer is hereby
authorized and instructed to make delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser and to receive payment
therefor in accordance with the terms of sale and to set the proceeds of sale of the Bonds aside for
deposit into the Project Account to be used for the purpose for which the Bonds are issued as set
forth in Section 202 hereof.
Section 211. Disclosure Agreements. If necessary, the Mayor is hereby authorized,
empowered and directed to execute and deliver, and the City Recorder to seal, countersign and
attest, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the related Dissemination Agency Agreement
(collectively, the “Disclosure Agreements”) in substantially the same form as now before the
Issuer and attached hereto as Exhibits 1 and 5, or with such changes therein as the Mayor shall
approve, with the execution thereof by the Mayor to constitute conclusive evidence of the approval
of such changes. When the Disclosure Agreements are executed and delivered on behalf of the
Issuer as herein provided, the Disclosure Agreements will be binding on the Issuer and the officers,
employees and agents of the Issuer, and the officers, employees and agents of the Issuer are hereby
authorized, empowered and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such
documents as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the Disclosure
Agreements as executed. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bond Resolution, the sole
remedies for failure to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking shall be the ability of
the beneficial owner of any Bond to seek mandamus or specific performance by court order, to
cause the Issuer to comply with its obligations under the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking.
Section 212. Further Authority. The Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Recorder and
other officers of the Issuer are, and each of them is, hereby authorized to do or perform all such
acts and to execute all such certificates, documents and other instruments as may be necessary or
advisable to provide for the issuance, sale, registration and delivery of the Bonds and to fulfill the
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obligations of the Issuer hereunder and thereunder, including any documents or agreement selling
the Bonds or agreeing to sell the Bonds to the Purchaser.
Section 213. Establishment of Accounts. (a) The following accounts on the accounting
records of the Issuer are hereby created, which are to be held as follows:
(i) Bond Account, to be held by the Issuer;
(ii) Depository Account, to be held by the Paying Agent; and
(iii) Project Account, to be held by the Paying Agent.
(b) Pending application for the purposes contemplated hereby, moneys on deposit in the
Bond Account, Depository Account and Project Account shall be invested as permitted by law in
investments approved by the City Treasurer or other authorized officer of the Issuer.
(c) Amounts held in the Project Account shall be held by the Paying Agent and shall be
disbursed by the Paying Agent to the Issuer upon receipt of a written request of the City Treasurer
or any other authorized officer of the Issuer.
ARTICLE III
TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE OF BONDS; BOND REGISTRAR
Section 301. Transfer of Bonds. (a) Any Bond may, in accordance with its terms, be
transferred, upon the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar pursuant to Section 303 hereof,
by the Person in whose name it is registered, in person or by such owner’s duly authorized attorney,
upon surrender of such Bond for cancellation, accompanied by delivery of a duly executed written
instrument of transfer in a form approved by the Bond Registrar. No transfer shall be effective
until entered on the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar. The Issuer, the Bond Registrar
and the Paying Agent may treat and consider the Person in whose name each Bond is registered in
the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar as the holder and absolute owner thereof for the
purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal or redemption price thereof and
interest due thereon and for all other purposes whatsoever.
(b) Whenever any Bond or Bonds shall be surrendered for transfer, the Bond Registrar
shall authenticate and deliver a new fully-registered Bond or Bonds (which may be an Exchange
Bond or Bonds pursuant to Section 209 hereof) of the same series, designation, maturity and
interest rate and of authorized denominations duly executed by the Issuer, for a like aggregate
principal amount. The Bond Registrar shall require the payment by the Bondowner requesting
such transfer of any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such
transfer. With respect to each Bond, no such transfer shall be required to be made after the Record
Date or after notice of redemption has be given by the Bond Registrar.
(c) The Bond Registrar shall not be required to register the transfer of or exchange any
Bond selected for redemption, in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of Bonds being
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redeemed in part. Upon surrender of any Bond redeemed in part only, the Issuer shall execute,
and the Bond Registrar shall authenticate and deliver to the Bondowner at the expense of the Issuer,
a new Bond or Bonds (which may be an Exchange Bond or Bonds pursuant to Section 209 hereof)
of the same series, designation, maturity and interest rate and of authorized denominations equal
in aggregate principal amount to the unredeemed portion of the Bond surrendered.
Section 302. Exchange of Bonds. Bonds may be exchanged at the principal corporate trust
office of the Bond Registrar for a like aggregate principal amount of fully-registered Bonds (which
may be an Exchange Bond or Bonds pursuant to Section 209 hereof) of the same series,
designation, maturity and interest rate of other authorized denominations. The Bond Registrar
shall require the payment by the Bondowner requesting such exchange of any tax or other
governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such exchange. With respect to each
Bond, no such exchange shall be required to be made after the Record Date or after notice of
redemption has be given by the Bond Registrar.
Section 303. Bond Registration Books. This Bond Resolution shall constitute a system of
registration within the meaning and for all purposes of the Registered Public Obligations Act,
Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Utah Code. The Bond Registrar shall keep or cause to be kept, at its
principal corporate trust office, sufficient books for the registration and transfer of the Bonds,
which shall at all times be open to inspection by the Issuer; and, upon presentation for such
purpose, the Bond Registrar shall, under such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, register,
or transfer or cause Bonds to be registered or transferred on those books as herein provided.
Section 304. List of Bondowners. The Bond Registrar shall maintain a list of the names
and addresses of the owners of all Bonds and upon any transfer shall add the name and address of
the new Bondowner and eliminate the name and address of the transferor Bondowner.
Section 305. Duties of Bond Registrar. If requested by the Bond Registrar, the Mayor and
the City Recorder are authorized to execute the Bond Registrar’s standard form of agreement
between the Issuer and the Bond Registrar with respect to the compensation, obligations and duties
of the Bond Registrar hereunder, which may include the following:
(a) to act as bond registrar, authenticating agent, paying agent and transfer
agent as provided herein;
(b) to maintain a list of Bondowners as set forth herein and to furnish such list
to the Issuer upon request, but otherwise to keep such list confidential;
(c) to give notice of redemption of Bonds as provided herein;
(d) to cancel and/or destroy Bonds that have been paid at maturity or upon
earlier redemption or submitted for exchange or transfer;
(e) to furnish the Issuer at least annually a certificate with respect to Bonds
cancelled and/or destroyed;
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(f) to furnish to the Issuer, at its request, at least annually an audit confirmation
of Bonds paid, Bonds outstanding and payments made with respect to interest on the
Bonds; and
(g) to comply with all applicable provisions of DTC’s operational
arrangements, as provided in Section 402 hereof.
ARTICLE IV
BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM; LIMITED OBLIGATION OF ISSUER;
LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS
Section 401. Book-Entry System; Limited Obligation of Issuer. (a) The Bonds shall be
initially issued in the form of a separate, single, certificated, fully-registered Bond for each of the
maturities set forth in the Certificate of Determination. If the Bonds are publicly offered the
provisions relating to DTC’s book-entry system shall apply and upon initial issuance, the
ownership of each such Bond shall be registered in the registration books kept by the Bond
Registrar in the name of Cede, as nominee of DTC. Except as provided in Section 403 hereof, all
of the outstanding Bonds shall be registered in the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar
in the name of Cede, as nominee of DTC.
(b) With respect to Bonds registered in the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar
in the name of Cede, as nominee of DTC, the Issuer, the Bond Registrar and the Paying Agent
shall have no responsibility or obligation to any Participant or to any Person on behalf of which
such a Participant holds an interest in the Bonds. Without limiting the immediately preceding
sentence, the Issuer, the Bond Registrar and the Paying Agent shall have no responsibility or
obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy of the records of DTC, Cede or any Participant with
respect to any ownership interest in the Bonds, (ii) the delivery to any Participant or any other
Person, other than a Bondowner, as shown in the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar, of
any notice with respect to the Bonds, including any notice of redemption, or (iii) the payment to
any Participant or any other Person, other than a Bondowner, as shown in the registration books
kept by the Bond Registrar, of any amount with respect to the principal of or premium, if any, or
interest on the Bonds. The Issuer, the Bond Registrar and the Paying Agent may treat and consider
the Person in whose name each Bond is registered in the registration books kept by the Bond
Registrar as the holder and absolute owner of such Bond for the purpose of payment of principal,
premium and interest with respect to such Bond and other matters with respect to such Bond, for
the purpose of registering transfers with respect to such Bond, for the purpose of giving notices of
redemption and for all other purposes whatsoever. The Paying Agent shall pay all principal of and
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds only to the respective Bondowners, as shown in the
registration books kept by the Bond Registrar, or their respective attorneys duly authorized in
writing, as provided in Section 206 hereof, and all such payments shall be valid and effective to
fully satisfy and discharge the Issuer’s obligations with respect to payment of principal of and
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. No Person
other than a Bondowner, as shown in the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar, shall
receive a certificated Bond evidencing the obligation of the Issuer to make payments of principal,
premium, if any, and interest pursuant to the Bond Resolution.
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(c) Upon delivery by DTC to the Issuer of written notice to the effect that DTC has
determined to substitute a new nominee in place of Cede, and subject to the provisions herein with
respect to Record Dates, the word “Cede” in this Bond Resolution shall refer to such new nominee
of DTC; and upon receipt of such a notice the Issuer shall promptly deliver a copy of the same to
the Bond Registrar and the Paying Agent.
Section 402. Letter of Representations. The Issuer’s prior execution and delivery of the
Letter of Representations shall not in any way limit the provisions of Section 401 hereof or in any
other way impose upon the Issuer any obligation whatsoever with respect to Persons having
interests in the Bonds other than the Bondowners, as shown on the registration books kept by the
Bond Registrar. In the written acceptance of each Paying Agent and Bond Registrar referred to in
Section 206 hereof, such Paying Agent and Bond Registrar, respectively, shall agree to take all
action necessary for all of DTC’s operational arrangements pertaining to the Paying Agent and
Bond Registrar, respectively, to at all times be complied with.
Section 403. Transfers Outside Book-Entry System. If the Bonds are sold pursuant to a
direct placement, at the option of the Issuer or upon receipt by the Issuer of written notice from
DTC that DTC is unable or unwilling to discharge its responsibilities, and no substitute depository
willing to undertake the functions of DTC hereunder can be found that is willing and able to
undertake such functions upon reasonable and customary terms, the Bonds shall no longer be
restricted to being registered in the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar in the name of
Cede, as nominee of DTC, but may be registered in whatever name or names Bondowners
transferring or exchanging Bonds shall designate, in accordance with the provisions of Article III
hereof.
Section 404. Payments to Cede. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bond
Resolution to the contrary, so long as any Bond is registered in the name of Cede, as nominee of
DTC, all payments with respect to principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bond and
all notices with respect to such Bond shall be made and given, respectively, in the manner provided
in the Letter of Representations.
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS AND UNDERTAKINGS
Section 501. Covenants of Issuer. All covenants, statements, representations and
agreements contained in the Bonds and all recitals and representations in the Bond Resolution are
hereby considered and understood, and it is hereby confirmed that all such covenants, statements,
representations and agreements are the covenants, statements, representations and agreements of
the Issuer.
Section 502. Levy of Taxes; Bond Account. The Issuer covenants and agrees that to pay
the interest falling due on the Bonds as the same becomes due, and also to provide a sinking fund
for the payment of the principal of the Bonds at maturity, there shall be levied on all taxable
property in the Issuer in addition to all other taxes, a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the interest
on the Bonds and to pay and retire the same. These taxes when collected shall be applied solely
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for the purpose of the payment of the interest on and principal of the Bonds, respectively, and for
no other purpose whatsoever until the indebtedness so contracted under the Bond Resolution,
principal and interest, shall have been fully paid, satisfied and discharged, but nothing herein
contained shall be so construed as to prevent the Issuer from applying any other funds that may be
in the Issuer’s treasury and available for that purpose to the payment of such interest and principal
as the same respectively become due and mature. The levy or levies herein provided for may
thereupon be diminished to that extent. The sums herein provided for to meet the interest on the
Bonds and to discharge the principal thereof when due are hereby appropriated for that purpose,
and the required amount for each year shall be included by the Issuer in its annual budget and its
statement and estimate as certified to the County Council of Salt Lake County, Utah, in each year.
Principal or interest falling due at any time when there shall not be available from the proceeds of
the levies described in this Section money sufficient for the payment thereof shall, to the extent of
such deficiency, be paid from other funds of the Issuer available for such purpose, and such other
funds shall be reimbursed when the proceeds of such levies become available.
The taxes or other funds that are referenced in the foregoing paragraph and that are to be
used to pay the principal of or interest on the Bonds shall be deposited into the Bond Account. On
or prior to the business day next preceding each principal or interest payment date for the Bonds,
the Issuer shall transfer from the Bond Account to the Paying Agent for deposit into the Depository
Account an amount sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds on such payment date.
On each principal or interest payment date, the Paying Agent shall pay out of the Depository
Account the principal of or interest on the Bonds then coming due. Moneys remaining on deposit
in the Bond Account immediately after each such payment date, including any investment earnings
thereon earned during the period of such deposit, shall be immediately withdrawn from the Bond
Account by the Issuer and commingled with the general funds of the Issuer. Moneys remaining
on deposit in the Depository Account immediately after each such payment date, including any
investment earnings thereon earned during the period of such deposit, shall be immediately
withdrawn from the Depository Account by the Paying Agent and paid to the Issuer and
commingled with the general funds of the Issuer. The Bond Account and the Depository Account
have been established primarily to achieve a proper matching of revenues and debt service on the
Bonds. The Bond Account and the Depository Account shall be depleted at least once each year
by the Issuer, except for a reasonable carryover amount not to exceed the greater of one year’s
earnings on the Bond Account or one-twelfth of the annual debt service on the Bonds.
ARTICLE VI
FORM OF BONDS
Section 601. Form of Bonds. Each fully-registered Bond shall be, respectively, in
substantially the following form, with such insertions or variations as to any redemption or
amortization provisions and such other insertions or omissions, endorsements and variations as
may be required (including, but not limited to, such changes as may be necessary if the Bonds at
any time are no longer held in book-entry form as permitted by Section 403 hereof:
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[FORM OF BOND]
_______________________________________
[Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust
Company, a New York corporation (“DTC”), to the Issuer or its agent for registration of transfer,
exchange, or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such
other name as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to
Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC), ANY
TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY
PERSON IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest
herein.]
_______________________________________
Registered Registered
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF UTAH
SALT LAKE COUNTY
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND
SERIES 2026
Number R-____ $___________
REGISTERED OWNER: _________________________
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: ------------------------------------- DOLLARS -----------------------------------------
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that Salt Lake City, Utah (the “Issuer”), a duly
organized and existing municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Utah,
acknowledges itself indebted and for value received hereby promises to pay to the registered owner
identified above, or registered assigns, on the maturity date identified above, upon presentation
and surrender hereof, the principal amount identified above (the “Principal Amount”), and to pay
the registered owner hereof interest on the balance of the Principal Amount from time to time
remaining unpaid from the interest payment date next preceding the date of registration and
authentication of this Bond, unless this Bond is registered and authenticated as of an interest
payment date, in which event this Bond shall bear interest from such interest payment date, or
unless this Bond is registered and authenticated prior to the first interest payment date, in which
event this Bond shall bear interest from the dated date identified above (the “Dated Date”), or
unless, as shown by the records of the hereinafter referred to Bond Registrar, interest on the
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hereinafter referred to Bonds shall be in default, in which event this Bond shall bear interest from
the date to which interest has been paid in full, at the interest rate per annum (calculated on the
basis of a year of 360 days consisting of twelve 30-day months) identified above (the “Interest
Rate”), payable semiannually on June 15 and December 15 in each year, commencing
December 15, 2026, until payment in full of the Principal Amount, except as the provisions set
forth in the hereinafter defined Bond Resolution with respect to redemption prior to maturity may
become applicable hereto. This Bond shall bear interest on overdue principal at the Interest Rate.
Principal of and premium, if any, on this Bond shall be payable upon presentation and surrender
hereof at the principal corporate trust office of U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association,
of Salt Lake City, Utah, as Paying Agent for the Bonds, or at the principal corporate trust office of
any successor who is at the time the Paying Agent of the Issuer, in any coin or currency of the
United States of America that at the time of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and
private debts; and payment of the interest hereon shall be made to the registered owner hereof and
shall be paid by check or draft mailed to the person who is the registered owner of record on the
Record Date.
This Bond is one of the Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 of the
Issuer (the “Bonds”), limited to the aggregate principal amount of $__________, dated as of the
Dated Date, issued under and by virtue of the Local Government Bonding Act, Chapter 14 of
Title 11, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (the “Utah Code”) and the Registered Public
Obligations Act, Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Utah Code (collectively, the “Act”), and under and
pursuant to a resolution of the Issuer adopted on February 17, 2026, including as a part of such
resolution that certain Certificate of Determination, dated __________, 2026 (the “Bond
Resolution”), after having been authorized at an election held on November 8, 2022, in Salt Lake
City, Utah by a vote of the qualified electors thereof, for the purpose of, among other things, paying
all or a portion of the costs to acquire, improve, renovate and upgrade various parks, trails, open
space and related facilities and recreational amenities.
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of Salt Lake City, Utah, is the initial bond
registrar and paying agent of the Issuer with respect to the Bonds. This bond registrar and paying
agent, together with any successor bond registrar or paying agent, are referred to herein,
respectively, as the “Bond Registrar” and the “Paying Agent.”
The Issuer covenants and is by law required to levy annually a sufficient tax to pay interest
on this Bond as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal
hereof as the same falls due.
This Bond is transferable, as provided in the Bond Resolution, only upon the books of the
Issuer kept for that purpose at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar, by the
registered owner hereof in person or by such owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing. Such
transfer shall be made upon surrender of this Bond, together with a written instrument of transfer
satisfactory to the Bond Registrar, duly executed by the registered owner or such duly authorized
attorney and upon the payment of the charges prescribed in the Bond Resolution, and thereupon
the Issuer shall issue in the name of the transferee a new registered Bond or Bonds of authorized
denominations of the same aggregate principal amount, series, designation, maturity and interest
rate as the surrendered Bond, all as provided in the Bond Resolution. No transfer of this Bond
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shall be effective until entered on the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar. The Issuer,
the Bond Registrar and the Paying Agent may treat and consider the person in whose name this
Bond is registered on the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar as the holder and absolute
owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal or redemption
price hereof and interest due hereon and for all other purposes whatsoever, and neither the Issuer,
the Bond Registrar nor the Paying Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
The Bonds are issuable solely in the form of registered Bonds in the denomination of
$5,000 or any whole multiple thereof.
The Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity as further described in the Bond
Resolution.
Except as otherwise provided herein and unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
words and phrases used herein shall have the same meanings as such words and phrases in the
Bond Resolution.
This Bond and the issue of Bonds of which it is a part are issued in conformity with and
after full compliance with the Constitution of the State of Utah and pursuant to the provisions of
the Act and all other laws applicable thereto. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions,
acts and things required by the Constitution or laws of the State of Utah and by the Act and the
Bond Resolution to exist, to have happened or to have been performed precedent to or in
connection with the issuance of this Bond exist, have happened and have been performed and that
the issue of Bonds, together with all other indebtedness of the Issuer, is within every debt and other
limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws referenced above, and that the full faith and credit of
the Issuer are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest
on this Bond according to its terms.
This Bond shall not be valid until the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall have been
manually signed by the Bond Registrar.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, has caused this Bond to be signed in its
name and on its behalf by its Mayor and countersigned and attested by its City Recorder and has
caused its official seal or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or imprinted hereon, all as of the
Dated Date.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
By ____________________________________
Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
By__________________________________
City Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By /s/ Sara Montoya____________
Senior City Attorney
January 23, 2026
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[FORM OF BOND REGISTRAR’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION]
This Bond is one of the Bonds described in the within-mentioned Bond Resolution and is
one of the Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 of Salt Lake City, Utah.
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association,
as Bond Registrar
By ____________________________________
Authorized Officer
Date of registration and authentication: __________, 2026.
Bond Registrar and Paying Agent:
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association
170 South Main Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
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[FORM OF ASSIGNMENT]
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of the within Bond,
shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or
regulations.
TEN ENT — as tenants by the entirety
JT TEN — as joint tenants with right
of survivorship and not as
tenants in common
_______ Custodian _______
(Cust) (Minor)
under Uniform Transfers to Minors Act of
_________________________________
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto
Insert Social Security or Other
Identifying Number of Assignee
____________________
(Please Print or Typewrite Name and Address of Assignee)
the within Bond of SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints ___
______________________________________________________________________________
attorney to register the transfer of the Bond on the books kept for registration thereof, with full
power of substitution in the premises.
DATED: ______________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________________
SIGNATURE GUARANTEED:
_______________________________
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the
requirements of the Bond Registrar, which requirements include membership or participation in
STAMP or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Bond Registrar
in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the
face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change
whatever.
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ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 701. Final Official Statement. The Official Statement of the Issuer is hereby
authorized in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2, with such changes, omissions,
insertions and revisions as the Mayor shall deem advisable, including the completion thereof with
the information established at the time of the sale of the Bonds by the Designated Officers and set
forth in the Certificate of Determination. The Mayor shall sign and deliver such Official Statement
to the Purchaser for distribution to prospective purchasers of the Bonds and other interested
persons. The approval of the Mayor of any such changes, omissions, insertions and revisions shall
be conclusively established by the Mayor’s execution of the Official Statement.
Section 702. Preliminary Official Statement Deemed Final. The use and distribution of
the Official Statement in preliminary form (the “Preliminary Official Statement”), in substantially
the form presented at this meeting and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2, is hereby authorized
and approved, with such changes, omissions, insertions and revisions as the City Treasurer shall
deem advisable. The Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Recorder are, and each of them is,
hereby authorized to do or perform all such acts and to execute all such certificates, documents
and other instruments as may be necessary or advisable to deem final the Preliminary Official
Statement within the meaning and for purposes of paragraph (b)(1) of Rule 15c2-12 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to completion thereof with the information
established at the time of the sale of the Bonds. The Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City
Recorder are, and each of them is, hereby authorized to do or perform all such acts and to execute
all such certificates, documents and other instruments as may be necessary or advisable to provide
for the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and any actions taken thereby for purposes of
deeming the Official Statement to be final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and
Exchange Commission are hereby authorized, ratified and confirmed.
Section 703. Notice of Bonds to be Issued. In accordance with the provisions of
Sections 11-14-316 and 45-1-101 of the Utah Code and as a Class A notice under the provisions
of Section 63G-30-102 of the Utah Code, the City Recorder shall publish a “Notice of Bonds to
be Issued,” in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 4, by (a) publishing a copy of the
Notice of Bonds on (i) the Utah Public Notice Website, (ii) the Salt Lake City Public Notice
Webpage and (iii) the Utah Legal Notices website (www.utahlegals.com) described in Section 45-
1-101 of the Utah Code; and (b) posting the Notice of Bonds in a public location within the City
& County Building, Plaza 349 and the Main Library. The City Recorder shall cause a copy of this
Resolution (together with all exhibits) to be kept on file electronically and at 451 South State
Street, Room 415, Salt Lake City, Utah, in the City Recorder’s office for public examination during
the regular business hours of the Issuer until at least thirty (30) days from and after the date of
publication thereof.
For a period of thirty (30) days from and after publication of the Notice of Bonds to be
Issued, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of this Bond Resolution or
the Bonds hereby authorized or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds.
After such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality
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of this Bond Resolution or the Bonds or any provision made for the security and payment of the
Bonds for any cause.
Section 704. Ratification. All proceedings, resolutions and actions of the Issuer and its
officers taken in connection with the sale and issuance of the Bonds are hereby ratified, confirmed
and approved, including, without limitation, the publication of the notice of sale for the Bonds as
set out in the preambles hereto.
Section 705. Severability. It is hereby declared that all parts of this Bond Resolution are
severable, and if any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Bond Resolution shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of any such section,
paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or
provisions of this Bond Resolution.
Section 706. Conflict. All resolutions, orders and regulations or parts thereof heretofore
adopted or passed that are in conflict with any of the provisions of this Bond Resolution are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 707. Captions. The table of contents and captions or headings herein are for
convenience of reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any
provisions or sections of this Bond Resolution.
Section 708. Effective Date. This Bond Resolution shall take effect immediately.
(Signature page follows.)
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED February 17, 2026.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
By ____________________________________
Chair, City Council
[SEAL]
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
By__________________________________
City Recorder
APPROVED:
By ____________________________________
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By ____________________________________
Senior City Attorney
Exhibit 1 Delegating Bond Resolution
EXHIBIT 1
[ATTACH FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING]
Exhibit 2 Delegating Bond Resolution
EXHIBIT 2
[ATTACH FORM OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT]
Exhibit 3 Delegating Bond Resolution
EXHIBIT 3
[ATTACH FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION]
Exhibit 4 - 1 Delegating Bond Resolution
EXHIBIT 4
NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Sections 11-14-316, 45-1-101 and
63G-30-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on February 17, 2026, the City Council
of Salt Lake City, Utah (the “City”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) in which it authorized
and approved the issuance of its federally taxable general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”), in an
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $51,000,000, to bear interest at a rate or rates of not
to exceed 6.50% per annum, to mature over a period not to exceed 21 years from their date or dates
and to be sold at a discount from par, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, of not to
exceed 2.00%.
Pursuant to the Resolution, the Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of raising money for
paying all or a portion of the costs to acquire, improve, renovate and upgrade various parks, trails,
open space and related facilities and recreational amenities.
The Bonds will be secured by the full faith and credit of the City. The City currently has
$125,130,000 par amount of bonds currently outstanding that are secured by the full faith and
credit of the City. More detailed information relating to the City’s outstanding bonds can be found
in the City’s most recent Comprehensive Financial Reports that are available on the Office of the
Utah State Auditor’s website (www.auditor.utah.gov).
Assuming a final maturity for the Bonds of approximately 20 years from the date hereof
and that the Bonds are issued in an aggregate principal amount of $__________ and are held until
maturity, based on the City’s currently expected financing structure and interest rates in effect
around the time of publication of this notice, the estimated total cost to the City of the proposed
Bonds is $__________.
The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the City pursuant to the Resolution. A copy of the
Resolution may be examined during regular business hours (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) at the office of
the City Recorder, City and County Building, 451 South State Street, Room 415, Salt Lake City,
Utah. To request a protected, pdf copy of the Resolution please call (801) 535-7671 or email
slcrecorder@slcgov.com. The Resolution shall be so available for inspection for a period of at
least 30 days from and after the date of the publication of this notice.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to law for a period of 30 days from and after the
date of the publication of this notice, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the
legality of the above-described Resolution of the City Council or the Bonds authorized thereby or
any provisions made for the security and payment of the Bonds. After such time, no one shall have
any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality of the Resolution, the Bonds or
the provisions for their security or payment for any cause.
Exhibit 4 - 2 Delegating Bond Resolution
DATED this 17th day of February, 2026.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
By ____________________________________
City Recorder
[SEAL]
Exhibit 5 Delegating Bond Resolution
EXHIBIT 5
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CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
UNDER PARAGRAPH (b)(5) OF RULE 15C2-12
DATED: [CLOSING DATE], 2026
This Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Agreement”) is executed and delivered by
Salt Lake City, Utah (the “Issuer”) in connection with the issuance of $[Principal Amount]
[Federally Taxable] General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds are being
issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council of the Issuer on February 17, 2026 (the
“Resolution”).
In consideration of the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer and the purchase of such Bonds
by the beneficial owners thereof, the Issuer covenants and agrees as follows:
Section 1. PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement is executed and delivered by
the Issuer as of the date set forth below, for the benefit of the beneficial owners of the Bonds and
in order to assist the Participating Underwriter in complying with the requirements of the Rule (as
defined below). The Issuer represents that it will be the only obligated person with respect to the
Bonds at the time the Bonds are delivered to the Participating Underwriter and that no other person
is expected to become so committed at any time after issuance of the Bonds.
Section 2. DEFINITIONS. The terms set forth below shall have the following meanings
in this Agreement, unless the context clearly otherwise requires.
“Annual Financial Information” means the financial information and operating data
described in Exhibit I.
“Annual Financial Information Disclosure” means the dissemination of disclosure
concerning Annual Financial Information and the dissemination of the Audited Financial
Statements as set forth in Section 4.
“Audited Financial Statements” means the audited financial statements of the Issuer
prepared pursuant to the standards and as described in Exhibit I.
“Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Dissemination Agent” means any agent designated as such in writing by the Issuer and
which has filed with the Issuer a written acceptance of such designation, and such agent’s
successors and assigns.
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“EMMA” means the MSRB through its Electronic Municipal Market Access system for
municipal securities disclosure or through any other electronic format or system prescribed by the
MSRB for purposes of the Rule.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Financial Obligation” means (a) a debt obligation, (b) a derivative instrument entered
into in connection with, or pledged as security or a source of payment for, an existing or planned
debt obligation, or (c) a guarantee of (a) or (b) in this definition; provided however, the term
Financial Obligation shall not include municipal securities as to which a final official statement
has been provided to the MSRB consistent with the Rule.
“MSRB” means the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
“Participating Underwriter” means each broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer
acting as an underwriter in the primary offering of the Bonds.
“Reportable Event” means the occurrence of any of the Events with respect to the Bonds
set forth in Exhibit II.
“Reportable Events Disclosure” means dissemination of a notice of a Reportable Event as
set forth in Section 5.
“Rule” means Rule 15c2-12 adopted by the Commission under the Exchange Act, as the
same may be amended from time to time.
“State” means the State of Utah.
“Undertaking” means the obligations of the Issuer pursuant to Sections 4 and 5.
Section 3. CUSIP NUMBER/FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT. The CUSIP Numbers of the
Bonds are as follows:
UNE
OF THE YEAR NUMBER
UNE
OF THE YEAR NUMBER
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The Final Official Statement relating to the Bonds is dated [Sale Date], 2026 (the “Final Official
Statement”). The Issuer will include the CUSIP Number in all disclosure described in Sections 4
and 5 of this Agreement.
Section 4. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE. Subject to Section 8 of this
Agreement, the Issuer hereby covenants that it will disseminate its Annual Financial Information
and its Audited Financial Statements (in the form and by the dates set forth in Exhibit I) to EMMA
in such manner and format and accompanied by identifying information as is prescribed by the
MSRB or the Commission at the time of delivery of such information and by such time so that
such entities receive the information by the dates specified. MSRB Rule G-32 requires all EMMA
filings to be in word-searchable PDF format. This requirement extends to all documents to be
filed with EMMA, including financial statements and other externally prepared reports.
If any part of the Annual Financial Information can no longer be generated because the
operations to which it is related have been materially changed or discontinued, the Issuer will
disseminate a statement to such effect as part of its Annual Financial Information for the year in
which such event first occurs.
If any amendment or waiver is made to this Agreement, the Annual Financial Information
for the year in which such amendment or waiver is made (or in any notice or supplement provided
to EMMA) shall contain a narrative description of the reasons for such amendment or waiver and
its impact on the type of information being provided.
Section 5. REPORTABLE EVENTS DISCLOSURE. Subject to Section 8 of this Agreement,
the Issuer hereby covenants that it will disseminate in a timely manner (not in excess of ten
business days after the occurrence of the Reportable Event) Reportable Events Disclosure to
EMMA in such manner and format and accompanied by identifying information as is prescribed
by the MSRB or the Commission at the time of delivery of such information. MSRB Rule G-32
requires all EMMA filings to be in word-searchable PDF format. This requirement extends to all
documents to be filed with EMMA, including financial statements and other externally prepared
reports. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notice of optional or unscheduled redemption of any
Bonds or defeasance of any Bonds need not be given under this Agreement any earlier than the
notice (if any) of such redemption or defeasance is given to the Bondholders pursuant to the
Resolution.
Section 6. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE OF THE ISSUER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION. The
Issuer shall give notice in a timely manner to EMMA of any failure to provide Annual Financial
Information Disclosure when the same is due hereunder.
In the event of a failure of the Issuer to comply with any provision of this Agreement, the
beneficial owner of any Bond may seek mandamus or specific performance by court order, to
cause the Issuer to comply with its obligations under this Agreement. The beneficial owners of
25% or more in principal amount of the Bonds outstanding may challenge the adequacy of the
information provided under this Agreement and seek specific performance by court order to cause
the Issuer to provide the information as required by this Agreement. A default under this
Agreement shall not be deemed a default under the Resolution, and the sole remedy under this
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Agreement in the event of any failure of the Issuer to comply with this Agreement shall be an
action to compel performance.
Section 7. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, the Issuer by resolution authorizing such amendment or waiver, may amend this
Agreement, and any provision of this Agreement may be waived, if:
(a) (i) the amendment or waiver is made in connection with a change in
circumstances that arises from a change in legal requirements, including without limitation,
pursuant to a “no-action” letter issued by the Commission, a change in law, or a change in
the identity, nature, or status of the Issuer, or type of business conducted; or
(ii) this Agreement, as amended, or the provision, as waived, would
have complied with the requirements of the Rule at the time of the primary offering,
after taking into account any amendments or interpretations of the Rule, as well as
any change in circumstances; and
(b) the amendment or waiver does not materially impair the interests of the
beneficial owners of the Bonds, as determined by parties unaffiliated with the Issuer (such
as Bond Counsel).
In the event that the Commission or the MSRB or other regulatory authority shall approve
or require Annual Financial Information Disclosure or Reportable Events Disclosure to be made
to a central post office, governmental agency or similar entity other than EMMA or in lieu of
EMMA, the Issuer shall, if required, make such dissemination to such central post office,
governmental agency or similar entity without the necessity of amending this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION OF UNDERTAKING. The Undertaking of the Issuer shall be
terminated hereunder if the Issuer shall no longer have any legal liability for any obligation on or
relating to repayment of the Bonds under the Resolution. The Issuer shall give notice to EMMA
in a timely manner if this Section is applicable.
Section 9. DISSEMINATION AGENT. The Issuer may, from time to time, appoint or engage
a Dissemination Agent to assist it in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement, and may
discharge any such Dissemination Agent, with or without appointing a successor Dissemination
Agent.
Section 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
prevent the Issuer from disseminating any other information, using the means of dissemination set
forth in this Agreement or any other means of communication, or including any other information
in any Annual Financial Information Disclosure or notice of occurrence of a Reportable Event, in
addition to that which is required by this Agreement. If the Issuer chooses to include any
information from any document or notice of occurrence of a Reportable Event in addition to that
which is specifically required by this Agreement, the Issuer shall have no obligation under this
Agreement to update such information or include it in any future disclosure or notice of occurrence
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of a Reportable Event. If the Issuer is changed, the Issuer shall disseminate such information to
EMMA.
Section 11. BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement has been executed in order to assist the
Participating Underwriter in complying with the Rule; however, this Agreement shall inure solely
to the benefit of the Issuer, the Dissemination Agent, if any, and the beneficial owners of the
Bonds, and shall create no rights in any other person or entity.
Section 12. RECORDKEEPING. The Issuer shall maintain records of all Annual Financial
Information Disclosure and Reportable Events Disclosure, including the content of such
disclosure, the names of the entities with whom such disclosure was filed and the date of filing
such disclosure.
Section 13. ASSIGNMENT. The Issuer shall not transfer its obligations under the Resolution
unless the transferee agrees to assume all obligations of the Issuer under this Agreement or to
execute an Undertaking under the Rule.
Section 14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State.
(Signature page follows.)
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DATED as of the day and year first above written.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
By ____________________________________
Mayor
Address: 451 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
By______________________________
City Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By ____________________________________
Senior City Attorney
EXHIBIT I Continuing Disclosure Agreement
EXHIBIT I
ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND TIMING AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
“Annual Financial Information” means financial information and operating data of the
type contained in the Official Statement under the following captions:
All or a portion of the Annual Financial Information and the Audited Financial Statements
as set forth below may be included by reference to other documents which have been submitted to
EMMA or filed with the Commission. If the information included by reference is contained in a
Final Official Statement, the Final Official Statement must be available on EMMA; the Final
Official Statement need not be available from the Commission. The Issuer shall clearly identify
each such item of information included by reference.
Annual Financial Information exclusive of Audited Financial Statements will be submitted
to EMMA, not later than 210 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Issuer, beginning with
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Audited Financial Statements as described below should be
filed at the same time as the Annual Financial Information. If Audited Financial Statements are
not available when the Annual Financial Information is filed, unaudited financial statements shall
be included.
Audited Financial Statements will be prepared pursuant to generally accepted accounting
principles applicable to governmental units in general and Utah cities, in particular. Audited
Financial Statements will be submitted to EMMA within 30 days after availability to Issuer.
If any change is made to the Annual Financial Information as permitted by Section 4 of the
Agreement, the Issuer will disseminate a notice of such change as required by Section 4.
EXHIBIT II Continuing Disclosure Agreement
EXHIBIT II
EVENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS
FOR WHICH REPORTABLE EVENTS DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED
1. Principal and interest payment delinquencies
2. Non-payment related defaults, if material
3. Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial difficulties
4. Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial difficulties
5. Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to perform
6. Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service of proposed or final
determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS Form 5701-TEB) or other
material notices or determinations with respect to the tax status of the security, or other
material events affecting the tax status of the security
7. Modifications to the rights of security holders, if material
8. Bond calls, if material, and tender offers
9. Defeasances
10. Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of the securities, if material
11. Rating changes
12. Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the Issuer∗
13. The consummation of a merger, consolidation, or acquisition involving the Issuer or the
sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer, other than in the ordinary course
of business, the entry into a definitive agreement to undertake such an action or the
termination of a definitive agreement relating to any such actions, other than pursuant to
its terms, if material
14. Appointment of a successor or additional trustee or the change of name of a trustee, if
material
15. Incurrence of a Financial Obligation of the Issuer, if material, or agreement to covenants,
events of default, remedies, priority rights, or other similar terms of a Financial Obligation
of the Issuer, any of which affect security holders, if material
16. Default, event of acceleration, termination event, modification of terms, or other similar
events under the terms of a Financial Obligation of the Issuer, any of which reflect financial
difficulties
∗ This event is considered to occur when any of the following occur: the appointment of a receiver, fiscal
agent or similar officer for the Issuer in a proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or in any other
proceeding under state or federal law in which a court or governmental authority has assumed jurisdiction
over substantially all of the assets or business of the Issuer, or if such jurisdiction has been assumed by
leaving the existing governing body and officials or officers in possession but subject to the supervision and
orders of a court or governmental authority, or the entry of an order confirming a plan of reorganization,
arrangement or liquidation by a court or governmental authority having supervision or jurisdiction over
substantially all of the assets or business of the Issuer.
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NEW ISSUE — Issued in Book-Entry Form Only RATINGS: Moody’s “____”
Fitch “____”
See “BOND RATINGS” herein.
Interest on the Bonds is includible in gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes. In
the opinion of Bond Counsel, under the existing laws of the State of Utah, as presently enacted and construed, interest
on the Bonds is exempt from taxes imposed by the Utah Individual Income Tax Act. See “TAX TREATMENT” herein for
a more complete discussion.
$[PRELIMINARY PRINCIPAL AMOUNT]*
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
SERIES 2026
DATED: Date of Original Issuance and Delivery DUE: June 15, as shown below
The $__________ Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”), dated the date
of original issuance and delivery thereof, are issuable by Salt Lake City, Utah (the “City”) as fully-registered bonds
and, when initially issued, will be in book-entry form only, registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The
Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”). DTC will act as securities depository for the Bonds.
Principal of and interest on the Bonds (interest payable June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing
December 15, 2026) are payable by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Salt Lake City, Utah, as Paying
Agent, to the registered owners thereof, initially DTC. See “THE BONDS — Book-Entry System” herein.
The Bonds are subject to optional redemption prior to maturity as described more fully under the heading
“THE BONDS — Redemption Provisions” herein.
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City payable from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes to be levied
without limitation as to rate or amount on all of the taxable property in the City, fully sufficient to pay the Bonds as
to both principal and interest.
Maturity Schedule
(see inside cover)
The Bonds will be awarded pursuant to competitive bidding to be held via the PARITY electronic bid
submission system on __________, __________, 2026, as set forth in the Official Notice of Bond Sale (dated the
date of this Preliminary Official Statement).
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Salt Lake City, Utah, is acting as Municipal Advisor.
The Bonds are offered when, as and if issued and received by the successful bidder(s), subject to the approval
of legality by Chapman and Cutler LLP, Bond Counsel to the City, and certain other conditions. Certain legal matters
will be passed upon for the City by Mark E. Kittrell, City Attorney. Certain legal matters regarding this Official
Statement will be passed upon for the City by Chapman and Cutler LLP, Disclosure Counsel. It is expected that the
Bonds will be available for delivery, in book-entry form only, through the facilities of DTC on or about [Closing
Date], 2026.
This cover page contains certain information for quick reference only. It is not a summary of this issue.
Investors must read the entire Official Statement to obtain information essential to the making of an informed
investment decision.
This Official Statement is dated [Sale Date], 2026 and the information contained herein speaks only as of
that date.
MATURITY SCHEDULE
$[PRELIMINARY PRINCIPAL AMOUNT]*
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
SERIES 2026
UE
JUNE 15
RINCIPAL
AMOUNT
NTEREST
RATE YIELD 795574
____________________
* Yield to par call on __________ 15, 203_.
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$[PRELIMINARY PRINCIPAL AMOUNT]*
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
SERIES 2026
Salt Lake City
City and County Building
451 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 535-7946
CITY COUNCIL
Chris Wharton ........................................................................................................................... Council Chair
Alejandro Puy .................................................................................................................. Council Vice Chair
Erika Carlsen ........................................................................................................................ Council Member
Eva Lopez Chavez ............................................................................................................... Council Member
Dan Dugan ........................................................................................................................... Council Member
Victoria Petro ....................................................................................................................... Council Member
Sarah Young......................................................................................................................... Council Member
CITY ADMINISTRATION
Erin J. Mendenhall ................................................................................................................................ Mayor
Rachel Otto ............................................................................................................................... Chief of Staff
Mark E. Kittrell ......................................................................................................................... City Attorney
Keith Reynolds.......................................................................................................................... City Recorder
Marina Scott ............................................................................................................................. City Treasurer
BOND COUNSEL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Chapman and Cutler LLP Eide Bailly LLP
215 South State, Suite 560 5 Triad Center, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Salt Lake City, Utah 84180
(801) 533-0066 (801) 532-2200
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association
15 West South Temple, Suite 1090 170 South Main Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(385) 799-7231 (801) 534-6083
* Preliminary; subject to change.
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This Official Statement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there
be any sale of, the Bonds by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such offer,
solicitation or sale. No dealer, broker, salesman or other person has been authorized to give any information or to
make any representations other than those contained herein, and if given or made, such other information or
representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by either the City or the successful bidder(s). All
information contained herein has been obtained from the City, DTC and from other sources which are believed to be
reliable. The information and expressions of opinion herein are subject to change without notice and neither the
delivery of this Official Statement nor the issuance, sale, delivery or exchange of the Bonds, shall under any
circumstance create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the City or in any other information
contained herein since the date hereof.
The Bonds have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities
laws in reliance upon exemptions contained in such act and laws. Any registration or qualification of the Bonds in
accordance with applicable provisions of the securities laws of the states in which the Bonds have been registered or
qualified and the exemption from registration or qualification in other states cannot be regarded as a recommendation
thereof. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has passed upon the
accuracy or adequacy of this Official Statement. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.
The yields at which the Bonds are offered to the public may vary from the initial offering yields on the inside
cover page of this Official Statement. In addition, the successful bidder(s) may allow concessions or discounts from
the initial offering prices of the Bonds to dealers and others. In connection with the offering of the Bonds, the
successful bidder(s) may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain, or otherwise affect the price of the Bonds.
Such transactions may include overallotments in connection with the purchase of Bonds, the purchase of Bonds to
stabilize their market price and the purchase of Bonds to cover the successful bidder(s)’s short positions. Such
transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward–Looking Statements. Certain statements included in this Official
Statement constitute “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements
are generally identifiable by the terminology used, such as “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “expect,” “estimate,”
“budget” or other similar words. The achievement of certain results or other expectations contained in such forward-
looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results,
performance or achievements described to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by its Continuing
Disclosure Agreement for the Bonds, the City does not plan to issue any updates or revisions to those forward-looking
statements if or when its expectations change or events, conditions or circumstances on which such statements are
based occur.
The CUSIP (the Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures) identification numbers are
provided on the cover page of this Official Statement and are being provided solely for the convenience of bondholders
only, and the Board does not make any representation with respect to such numbers or undertake any responsibility
for their accuracy. The CUSIP numbers are subject to being changed after the issuance of the Bonds as a result of
various subsequent actions including, but not limited to, a refunding in whole or in part of the Bonds.
The information available at the internet sites referenced in this Official Statement has not been reviewed for
accuracy or completeness. Such information is not incorporated by reference into this Official Statement and may not
be relied upon by investors in determining whether to purchase the Bonds and is not a part of this Official Statement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................1
The Bonds ...............................................................................................................................1
The City ..................................................................................................................................1
Security and Source of Payment .............................................................................................1
Authority and Purpose ............................................................................................................1
Redemption Provisions ...........................................................................................................2
Registration, Denominations and Manner of Payment ...........................................................2
Tax Status................................................................................................................................3
Conditions of Delivery, Anticipated Date, Manner and Place of Delivery ............................3
Basic Documentation ..............................................................................................................3
Contact Persons .......................................................................................................................3
Public Sale/Electronic Bid ......................................................................................................4
THE BONDS .......................................................................................................................................4
General ....................................................................................................................................4
Sources and Uses of Funds .....................................................................................................5
Security and Sources of Payment ...........................................................................................5
Redemption Provisions ...........................................................................................................5
Registration and Transfer ........................................................................................................6
Book-Entry System .................................................................................................................7
Debt Service Requirements...................................................................................................10
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH .................................................................................................................10
City Officials .........................................................................................................................10
City Administration ..............................................................................................................11
Employee Workforce and Retirement System; Postemployment Benefits ..........................12
POPULATION ..........................................................................................................................13
Property Value of Pre-Authorized Construction in the City .................................................13
Sales and Building in Salt Lake County ...............................................................................13
Income and Wages in Salt Lake County ...............................................................................13
Business and Industry ...........................................................................................................14
Labor Market Data of Salt Lake County...............................................................................16
Rate of Unemployment — Annual Average .........................................................................16
DEBT STRUCTURE OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ...............................................................................17
Outstanding Debt Issues .......................................................................................................17
Debt Service Schedule of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds ......................................19
Future Debt Plans ..................................................................................................................20
Overlapping General Obligation Debt ..................................................................................21
Debt Ratios............................................................................................................................21
General Obligation Legal Debt Limit and Additional Debt Incurring Capacity ..................22
No Defaulted Obligations .....................................................................................................22
FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ....................................................22
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Fund Structure; Accounting Basis ........................................................................................22
Financial Controls .................................................................................................................23
Budget and Appropriation Process .......................................................................................23
Insurance Coverage ...............................................................................................................24
Investment Policy..................................................................................................................25
Property Tax Matters ............................................................................................................27
Tax Levy and Collection .......................................................................................................28
Public Hearing on Certain Tax Increases ..............................................................................30
Sources of General Fund Revenues ......................................................................................30
Five-Year Financial Summaries ...........................................................................................31
Historical City Tax Rates ......................................................................................................36
Comparative Property Tax Rates Within Salt Lake County .................................................36
Taxable and Fair Market Value of Property .........................................................................37
Historical Summaries of Taxable Values of Property ..........................................................38
Tax Collection Record ..........................................................................................................39
Some of the Largest Taxpayers in the City ...........................................................................39
Recent Developments ...........................................................................................................39
INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................................40
Climate Change .....................................................................................................................40
Cybersecurity ........................................................................................................................40
TAX TREATMENT ............................................................................................................................41
Federal Income Taxation ......................................................................................................41
Utah Income Taxation...........................................................................................................41
LITIGATION .....................................................................................................................................41
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE ..............................................................................................................42
APPROVAL OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ...............................................................................................43
BOND RATINGS ...............................................................................................................................43
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR ......................................................................................................................43
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS ................................................................................................................44
MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................................................................44
APPENDIX A — SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 ............................................................ A-1
APPENDIX B — FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT .........................................B-1
APPENDIX C — PROPOSED FORM OF OPINION OF BOND COUNSEL .........................................C-1
$[PRELIMINARY PRINCIPAL AMOUNT]*
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
SERIES 2026
INTRODUCTION
This introduction is only a brief description of the Bonds, as hereinafter defined, the
security and source of payment for the Bonds and certain information regarding Salt Lake City,
Utah (the “City”). The information contained herein is expressly qualified by reference to the
entire Official Statement. Investors should make a full review of the entire Official Statement.
See the following appendices that are attached hereto: “APPENDIX A — SALT LAKE CITY
CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025;”
“APPENDIX B — FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT” and “APPENDIX C —
PROPOSED FORM OF OPINION OF BOND COUNSEL.”
THE BONDS
This Official Statement, including the cover page, introduction and appendices, provides
information in connection with the issuance and sale by the City of its $[Preliminary Principal
Amount]* Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”), each dated
the date of original issuance and delivery thereof, initially issued in book-entry form only.
THE CITY
The City is a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Utah (the
“State”) and is the capital of the State. The City is the most populous city in the State with the
2024 estimated population of 217,783 residents. The City has a council-mayor form of
government. For more information with respect to the City see “SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.”
SECURITY AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City, payable from the proceeds of ad valorem
taxes to be levied, without limitation as to rate or amount, on all of the taxable property in the City,
fully sufficient to pay the Bonds as to both principal and interest. See “THE BONDS — Security
and Sources of Payment” and “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH —
Tax Levy and Collection.”
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to (a) the Local Government Bonding Act, Chapter 14
of Title 11 (the “Local Government Bonding Act”) of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended
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(the “Utah Code”), the Registered Public Obligations Act, Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Utah Code,
and the applicable provisions of Title 10 of the Utah Code (collectively, the “Act”), (b) Resolution
No. __-2026 of the City adopted on February 17, 2026 (the “Resolution”), which provides for the
issuance of the Bonds, and (c) other applicable provisions of law.
The Bonds were authorized by an affirmative vote of 71.32% of the voters at a special bond
election held for that purpose on November 8, 2022. The proposition submitted to the voters was
as follows:
City Proposition Number 1
Shall Salt Lake City, Utah, be authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds in a
principal amount not to exceed $85,000,000 and to mature in no more than 21 years
from the date or dates of issuance; such bonds will be issued in accordance with
Utah law solely to pay all or a portion of the costs to acquire, improve, renovate and
upgrade various parks, trails, open space and related facilities and recreational
amenities?
The Bonds are the second block of bonds to be issued from the November 8, 2022 voted
authorization.
The Bonds are also being issued for the purpose of paying certain costs of issuance. See
“THE BONDS — Sources and Uses of Funds.”
REDEMPTION PROVISIONS
The Bonds are subject to optional redemption prior to maturity as described more fully
under the heading “THE BONDS — Redemption Provisions” herein.
REGISTRATION, DENOMINATIONS AND MANNER OF PAYMENT
The Bonds are issuable only as fully-registered bonds and, when initially issued, will be
registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New York,
New York (“DTC”), which will act as securities depository of the Bonds. Purchases of Bonds
will be made in book-entry form only, in the principal amount of $5,000 or any whole multiple
thereof, through brokers and dealers who are, or who act through, DTC participants. Beneficial
owners of the Bonds will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of bond certificates so long
as DTC or a successor securities depository acts as the securities depository with respect to the
Bonds.
Principal of and interest on the Bonds (interest payable June 15 and December 15 of each
year, commencing December 15, 2026) are payable by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, Salt Lake City, Utah, as Paying Agent (the “Paying Agent”), to the registered owners
of the Bonds. So long as DTC is the registered owner, it will, in turn, remit such principal and
interest to its participants, for subsequent disbursements to the beneficial owners of the Bonds, as
described in “THE BONDS — Book-Entry System.”
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[TAX STATUS
Interest on the Bonds is includible in gross income of the owners thereof for federal income
tax purposes.
In the opinion of Bond Counsel, under the existing laws of the State, as presently enacted
and construed, interest on the Bonds is exempt from taxes imposed by the Utah Individual Income
Tax Act. See “TAX TREATMENT” for a more complete discussion.]
CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY, ANTICIPATED DATE, MANNER AND PLACE OF DELIVERY
The Bonds are offered when, as and if issued and received by the successful bidder(s),
subject to the approval of legality of the Bonds by Chapman and Cutler LLP, Bond Counsel, and
certain other conditions. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the City by the City
Attorney. Certain legal matters regarding this Official Statement will be passed upon for the City
by Chapman and Cutler LLP, Disclosure Counsel. It is expected that the Bonds, in book-entry
form only, will be available for delivery through the facilities of DTC on or about [Closing Date],
2026.
BASIC DOCUMENTATION
The “basic documentation,” which includes the Resolution, the closing documents and
other documentation authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and establishing the rights and
responsibilities of the City and other parties to the transaction, may be obtained from the “contact
persons” listed below.
CONTACT PERSONS
As of the date of this Official Statement, the chief contact person for the City concerning
the Bonds is:
Marina Scott, City Treasurer
451 South State Street, Room 228
P.O. Box 145462
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5462
(801) 535-6565
marina.scott@slcgov.com
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Additional requests for information may be directed to the City’s Municipal Advisor as
follows:
John Crandall, Managing Director
Elizabeth Read, Director
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
15 West South Temple, Suite 1090
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(385) 799-7231
crandallj@stifel.com
reade@stifel.com
PUBLIC SALE/ELECTRONIC BID
The Bonds were awarded pursuant to competitive bidding held via the PARITY®
electronic bid submission system on [Long Sale Date], 2026, as set forth in the Official Notice of
Bond Sale (dated [POS Date], 2026) to _______________ of __________, __________ (the
“Purchaser”), at a “true interest rate” of ________%.
THE BONDS
GENERAL
The Bonds will be dated the date of original issuance and delivery thereof and will mature
on June 15 of the years and in the amounts as set forth on the inside cover page of this Official
Statement.
The Bonds will bear interest from their date at the rates set forth on the cover page of this
Official Statement. Interest on the Bonds is payable semiannually on each June 15 and
December 15, commencing December 15, 2026. Interest on the Bonds will be computed on the
basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, Salt Lake City, Utah, is the Bond Registrar for the Bonds under the Resolution (the
“Bond Registrar”).
The Bonds will be issued as fully-registered bonds, initially in book-entry form only, in the
denomination of $5,000 or any whole multiple thereof, not exceeding the amount of each maturity.
The Bonds are being issued within the constitutional debt limit imposed on the City. See
“DEBT STRUCTURE OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — General Obligation Legal Debt Limit and
Additional Debt Incurring Capacity.”
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SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS
The sources and uses of funds in connection with the issuance of the Bonds are estimated
to be as follows:
TOTAL $
_________________________
(1) Includes Municipal Advisor fees, legal fees, rating agency fees, registrar and paying agent fees, printing and other
miscellaneous costs of issuance.
SECURITY AND SOURCES OF PAYMENT
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City, payable from the proceeds of ad valorem
taxes to be levied without limitation as to rate or amount on all of the taxable property in the City,
fully sufficient to pay the Bonds as to both principal and interest. See “FINANCIAL INFORMATION
REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Property Tax Matters.”
REDEMPTION PROVISIONS
Optional Redemption. The Bonds maturing on or after June 15, 20__, are subject to
redemption prior to maturity, at the election of the City, on __________ 15, 20__ (the “First
Redemption Date”), and on any date thereafter, in whole or in part, from such maturities or parts
thereof as will be selected by the City, upon notice given as provided in the Resolution and
described below, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds to be
redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. Bonds maturing on or
prior to the First Redemption Date are not subject to optional redemption.
Selection for Redemption. If less than all of the Bonds of any maturity are to be redeemed,
the particular Bonds or portion of Bonds of such maturity to be redeemed will be selected at
random by the Bond Registrar in such manner as the Bond Registrar in its discretion may deem
fair and appropriate. The portion of any registered Bond of a denomination of more than $5,000
to be redeemed will be in the principal amount of $5,000 or a whole multiple thereof, and in
selecting portions of such Bonds for redemption, the Bond Registrar will treat each such Bond as
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representing that number of Bonds of $5,000 denomination that is obtained by dividing the
principal amount of such Bond by $5,000.
Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption will be given by the Bond Registrar by
registered or certified mail, not less than 30 nor more than 45 days prior to the redemption date, to
the owner thereof, as of the Record Date, as defined in “THE BONDS — Registration and Transfer,”
of each Bond that is subject to redemption, at the address of such owner as it appears in the
registration books of the City kept by the Bond Registrar, or at such other address as is furnished
to the Bond Registrar in writing by such owner on or prior to the Record Date. Each notice of
redemption will state the Record Date, the principal amount, the redemption date, the place of
redemption, the redemption price and, if less than all of the Bonds are to be redeemed, the
distinctive numbers of the Bonds or portions of Bonds to be redeemed, and will also state that the
interest on the Bonds in such notice designated for redemption will cease to accrue from and after
such redemption date and that on the redemption date there will become due and payable on each
of the Bonds to be redeemed the principal thereof and interest accrued thereon to the redemption
date. Each notice of optional redemption may further state that such redemption will be
conditioned upon the receipt by the Paying Agent, on or prior to the date fixed for such redemption,
of moneys sufficient to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bonds to be
redeemed and that if such moneys have not been so received said notice will be of no force and
effect and the City will not be required to redeem such Bonds. In the event that such notice of
redemption contains such a condition and such moneys are not so received, the redemption will
not be made and the Bond Registrar will within a reasonable time thereafter give notice, in the
manner in which the notice of redemption was given, that such moneys were not so received. Any
notice mailed as described above will be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether
or not the Bondowner receives such notice. Failure to give such notice or any defect therein with
respect to any Bond will not affect the validity of the proceedings for redemption with respect to
any other Bond.
In addition to the foregoing notice, further notice of such redemption will be given by the
Bond Registrar to certain registered national securities depositories and national information
services as provided in the Bond Resolution, but no defect in such further notice or any failure to
give all or any portion of such further notice will in any manner affect the validity of a call for
redemption if notice thereof is given as prescribed above and in the Bond Resolution.
For so long as a book-entry system is in effect with respect to the Bonds, the Bond Registrar
will mail notices of redemption to DTC or its successor. Any failure of DTC to convey such notice
to any DTC participants or any failure of the DTC participants or indirect participants to convey
such notice to any beneficial owner will not affect the sufficiency of the notice or the validity of the
redemption of the Bonds. See “THE BONDS — Book-Entry System.”
REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER
In the event the book-entry system is discontinued, any Bond may, in accordance with its
terms, be transferred, upon the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar, by the person in
whose name it is registered, in person or by such owner’s duly authorized attorney, upon surrender
of such Bond for cancellation, accompanied by delivery of a duly executed written instrument of
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transfer in a form approved by the Bond Registrar. No transfer will be effective until entered on
the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar. Whenever any Bond is surrendered for transfer,
the Bond Registrar will authenticate and deliver a new fully-registered Bond or Bonds of the same
series, designation, maturity and interest rate and of authorized denominations duly executed by
the City, for a like aggregate principal amount.
Bonds may be exchanged at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar for a
like aggregate principal amount of fully-registered Bonds of the same series, designation, maturity
and interest rate of other authorized denominations.
For every such exchange or transfer of the Bonds, the Bond Registrar must make a charge
sufficient to reimburse it for any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect
to such exchange or transfer of the Bonds.
The Bond Registrar will not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond (a) after the
Record Date, as defined below, with respect to any interest payment date to and including such
interest payment date, or (b) after the Record Date with respect to any redemption of such Bond.
“Record Date” means the day that is 15 days preceding each interest payment date, or if such day
is not a business day for the Bond Registrar, the next preceding day that is a business day for the
Bond Registrar.
The City, the Bond Registrar and the Paying Agent may treat and consider the person in
whose name each Bond is registered in the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar as the
holder and absolute owner thereof for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the
principal or redemption price thereof and interest due thereon and for all other purposes
whatsoever.
BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM
The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), New York, NY, will act as securities depository
for the Bonds. The Bonds will be issued as fully-registered securities registered in the name of
Cede & Co. (DTC’s partnership nominee) or such other name as may be requested by an authorized
representative of DTC. One fully-registered Bond certificate will be issued for each maturity of
the Bonds, each in the aggregate principal amount of such maturity, and will be deposited with
DTC.
DTC, the world’s largest depository, is a limited-purpose trust company organized under
the New York Banking Law, a “banking organization” within the meaning of the New York
Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a “clearing corporation” within the
meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant
to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. DTC holds and provides
asset servicing for over 3.5 million issues of U.S. and non-U.S. equity issues, corporate and
municipal debt issues, and money market instruments (from over 100 countries) that DTC’s
participants (“Direct Participants”) deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post-trade
settlement among Direct Participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited
securities, through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between Direct
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Participants’ accounts. This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates.
Direct Participants include both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust
companies, clearing corporations, and certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (“DTCC”). DTCC is the holding
company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing
Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its
regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and
non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, and clearing corporations that
clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant, either directly or
indirectly (“Indirect Participants”). DTC has a Standard & Poor’s rating of AA+. The DTC rules
applicable to its Participants are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More
information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com.
Purchases of the Bonds under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct
Participants, which will receive a credit for the Bonds on DTC’s records. The ownership interest
of each actual purchaser of each Bond (“Beneficial Owner”) is in turn to be recorded on the Direct
and Indirect Participants’ records. Beneficial Owners will not receive written confirmation from
DTC of their purchase. Beneficial Owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations
providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the Direct
or Indirect Participant through which the Beneficial Owner entered into the transaction. Transfers
of ownership interests in the Bonds are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of Direct
and Indirect Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. Beneficial Owners will not
receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the Bonds, except in the event that use
of the book-entry system for the Bonds is discontinued.
To facilitate subsequent transfers, all Bonds deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are
registered in the name of DTC’s partnership nominee, Cede & Co., or such other name as may be
requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of the Bonds with DTC and their
registration in the name of Cede & Co. or such other DTC nominee do not effect any change in
beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the Bonds;
DTC’s records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants to whose accounts such Bonds
are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The Direct and Indirect Participants
will remain responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct
Participants to Indirect Participants, and by Direct Participants and Indirect Participants to
Beneficial Owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Beneficial Owners of the Bonds
may wish to take certain steps to augment transmission to them of notices of significant events
with respect to the Bonds, such as redemptions, tenders, defaults, and proposed amendments to the
Bond documents. For example, Beneficial Owners of the Bonds may wish to ascertain that the
nominee holding the Bonds for their benefit has agreed to obtain and transmit notices to Beneficial
Owners. In the alternative, Beneficial Owners may wish to provide their names and addresses to
the Bond Registrar and request that copies of notices be provided directly to them.
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Redemption notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Bonds within an issue are
being redeemed, DTC’s practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each Direct
Participant in such issue to be redeemed.
Neither DTC nor Cede & Co. (nor any other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with
respect to the Bonds unless authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTC’s MMI
procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an omnibus proxy to the City as soon as
possible after the record date. The omnibus proxy assigns Cede & Co.’s consenting or voting
rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts the Bonds are credited on the record date
(identified in a listing attached to the omnibus proxy).
As long as the book-entry system is in effect, redemption proceeds, distributions, and
dividend payments on the Bonds will be made to Cede & Co., or such other nominee as may be
requested by an authorized representative of DTC. DTC’s practice is to credit Direct Participants’
accounts upon DTC’s receipt of funds and corresponding detailed information from the City or the
Paying Agent, on payable date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTC’s
records. Payments by Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by standing instructions
and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer
form or registered in “street name,” and will be the responsibility of such Participant and not of
DTC, the Paying Agent, or the City, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be
in effect from time to time. Payment of redemption proceeds, distributions, and dividend payments
to Cede & Co. (or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of
DTC) is the responsibility of the City or the Paying Agent, disbursement of such payments to
Direct Participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such payments to
Beneficial Owners will be the responsibility of Direct and Indirect Participants.
DTC may discontinue providing its services as depository with respect to the Bonds at any
time by giving reasonable notice to the City or the Paying Agent. Under such circumstances, in
the event that a successor securities depository is not obtained, Bond certificates are required to be
printed and delivered.
The City may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC
(or a successor securities depository). In that event, Bond certificates will be printed and delivered
to DTC.
The information in this section concerning DTC and DTC’s book-entry system has been
obtained from sources that the City believes to be reliable, but the City takes no responsibility for
the accuracy thereof.
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DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
The following table shows the debt service requirements for the Bonds for each fiscal year:
UNE RINCIPAL NTEREST OTAL
TOTAL**: $ $ $
____________________
* Preliminary; subject to change.
** Amounts may not add due to rounding.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
CITY OFFICIALS
The City has a Council-Mayor form of government. The City Council consists of seven
members, who are elected by voters within seven geographic districts of approximately equal
population. The Mayor is elected at large by the voters of the City and is charged with the
executive and administrative duties of the government.
The seven-member, part-time City Council is charged with the responsibility of performing
the legislative functions of the City. The City Council performs three primary functions: it passes
laws for the City, adopts the City budget and provides administrative oversight by conducting
management and operational audits of City departments.
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Term information concerning the Mayor and the members of the City Council is set forth
below:
OFFICE DISTRICT PERSON
EARS N
SERVICE
XPIRATION OF
CURRENT TERM
CITY ADMINISTRATION
The offices of Chief of Staff, City Attorney, City Recorder and City Treasurer are
appointed offices.
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff, was appointed to her position in November 2019. Before
becoming Mayor Mendenhall’s chief of staff Ms. Otto worked as Government Relations Director
for the Utah League of Cities and Towns. In that capacity, she developed policy and advocated
for local government at the State Legislature. Ms. Otto, trained as an attorney, also served as a
deputy city attorney for West Jordan, assistant city attorney for South Jordan, and worked in
private practice for several years after graduating from the University of Utah’s College of Law in
2008.
Mark E. Kittrell, City Attorney, was appointed as City Attorney on February 18, 2025.
Mr. Kittrell served as Deputy City Attorney from January 2020 until his appointment, and as
Senior City Attorney from May 2014 to January 2020. Mr. Kittrell received his law degree from
the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2003 and received his undergraduate degree
from Northwestern University in 1998. Mr. Kittrell was a shareholder at Fabian & Clendenin (now
Fabian VanCott) prior to joining the Salt Lake City Attorney’s office.
Keith Reynolds, City Recorder, was appointed as City Recorder on January 22, 2025. Prior
to this position, Mr. Reynolds was the Deputy City Recorder where he oversaw records
management and GRAMA requests for the City. Mr. Reynolds has worked as a records manager
for the City in various capacities for over 9 years and prior to that worked as an archivist at the
University of Wyoming. Mr. Reynolds received his undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona
University in 2004 and completed a Master of Arts degree in public history from the University of
Wyoming in 2011.
Marina Scott, City Treasurer, was appointed to her position on June 4, 2013. From
December 2006 until her appointment, Ms. Scott was Deputy Treasurer for the City; and from
September 2005 until December 2006 she served as an Accountant III for the Public Services
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Department. Ms. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and a Master of
Professional Accountancy from Weber State University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Library
and Information Science from Vilnius State University.
EMPLOYEE WORKFORCE AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM; POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Employee Workforce and Retirement System. The City currently employs approximately
3544 full-time employees and approximately 726 hourly and part-time employees for a total
employment of approximately 4270 employees. Through the Utah Retirement System (“URS”),
the City participates in six separate pension trust funds consisting of (a) three multiple employer
public employees retirement systems or funds, (b) one multiple-employer agent system or fund
and (c) two multiple employer cost sharing public employees retirement systems or funds, each of
which is a defined benefit retirement plan covering public employees of the State and employees
of participating local governmental entities (the “Funds”). The Funds are administered under the
direction of the Utah State Retirement Board whose members are appointed by the Governor of
the State. The City also participates in four defined contribution savings plans with URS, including
a 401(k) plan, a 457(b) plan, a Roth IRA plan and a traditional IRA plan. See “APPENDIX B – SALT
LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
2025 – Notes to Financial Statements – Note 6 – Long-Term Obligations,” “– Note 12 – Pension
Plans” and “– Note 13 – Defined Contribution Savings Plans.”
Retirement Liability. URS is funded and administered by the State. Each year, as approved
by the State Legislature, URS sets rates, enacts rules, and implements policies related to the
pensions and benefits the City retirees receive through each of the Funds. Starting in Fiscal Year
2015, GASB Statement Number 68 requires URS to pass on pension and retirement liability to
public entities it serves, including the City. Working with the City’s independent auditors and
State specialists, the City’s financial statements for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 are
currently expected to show a net pension asset in the amount of $42,824,173 for one of the Funds
and total net pension liabilities in the other five Funds of $103,726,433. As each Fund is a separate
trust fund, the assets in one Fund cannot be used to cover the liabilities in another. See “APPENDIX
B – SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE
30, 2025 – Notes to Financial Statements– Note 12 – Pension Plans.”
No Other Post-Employment Benefits. The City does not offer post-employment benefits;
however, the City’s library system (the “Library”) provides certain employees with post-
employment health care benefits through a single employer defined benefit plan. The benefits are
paid on a “pay-as-you-go” basis from the Library’s general fund and can be amended or terminated
at any time. See “APPENDIX B – SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 – Notes to Financial Statements– Note 14 – Other Post
Employment Benefits.”
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POPULATION
YEAR
THE
CITY
NCREASE
FROM PRIOR
PERIOD
ALT
LAKE
COUNTY
NCREASE
FROM PRIOR
PERIOD
THE
STATE
NCREASE
FROM PRIOR
PERIOD
_________________________
(Source: U.S. Census Bureau, as revised and subject to periodic revision.)
PROPERTY VALUE OF PRE-AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY
DDITIONS OTAL
Number
Dwelling
Residential
Value
residential
Value
Residential
Value
residential
Value
Value
from
Prior
____________________
* Through October 2024
(Source: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah—Ivory-Boyer Construction Database.)
SALES AND BUILDING IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
ALES AND UILDING
____________________
(Source: Utah State Tax Commission.)
INCOME AND WAGES IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
INCOME AND WAGES 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
____________________
(Source: Utah Department of Workforce Services.)
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ALLOCATION — THE CITY
YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30
LOCAL OPTION SALES
TAXES RECEIVED
% CHANGE OVER
PRIOR YEAR
____________________
* Source: Utah State Tax Commission.
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SEVERAL OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY
The following is a list of some of the largest employers in Salt Lake County.
RANK
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
NNUAL
AVERAGE
EMPLOYMENT
_____________________
(Source: Utah Department of Workforce Services. As of October 2025.)
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LABOR MARKET DATA OF SALT LAKE COUNTY
____________________
RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT — ANNUAL AVERAGE
YEAR SALT LAKE COUNTY THE STATE UNITED STATES
____________________
* As of December 2024 (seasonally adjusted).
(Source: Utah Department of Workforce Services; U.S. Department of Labor.)
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DEBT STRUCTURE OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
For purposes of the information set forth under this section under the headings entitled “Outstanding Debt
Issues,” “Debt Service Schedule of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds,” “Overlapping General Obligation
Debt,” “Debt Ratios,” and “General Obligation Legal Debt Limit and Additional Debt Incurring Capacity,” the
Bonds are considered issued and outstanding.
OUTSTANDING DEBT ISSUES (EXPECTED AS OF CLOSING DATE OF THE BONDS) (1)
MOUNT OF INAL RINCIPAL
------------------------- * Preliminary; subject to change. (1) The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, a separate entity, has issued bonds, but such bonds are not obligations of the City and are therefore not included in this table. See “APPENDIX B—SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024—Notes to the Financial Statements—Note 6–Long-Term Obligations.” (2) Amount shown is the amount drawn down and received from the WIFIA Loan as of the date of this Official Statement.
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(3) The Series 2024A Bonds are outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $39,525,000; however, $19,350,000 will be forgiven by the bondholder. See “—Recent System Debt” below.
(4) The Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City is a separate entity. Lease Revenue Bonds are not obligations of the City, but are paid from annually appropriated rental payments
made by the City.
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In addition to the outstanding debt listed in the table above, in 2021 the City received a
$7,000,000 infrastructure loan to finance a portion of the cost of a neighborhood parking structure
through a revolving fund called the Utah State Infrastructure Bank Fund. The loan bears interest
at rate of 1.96%, and the term is 15 years. To secure the repayment of the loan, the City pledged
the funds allocated by the State of Utah by Section 72-2-121(4) of the Utah Code and the City’s
innkeepers tax if the State of Utah fails to make its annual payments to the City.
Additionally, the City issued its Public Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A (the “Series
2024A Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of $39,525,000; however, $19,350,000 will be
treated as a grant and forgiven for work performed in certain census tracts. The Series 2024A
Bonds secure a loan under that State’s Revolving Loan Fund and, instead of bearing interest, are
charged a 1.5% per annum assessment fee. Proceeds from the Series 2024A Bonds will be used
by the Department of Public Utilities (“Public Utilities”) to assist with meeting regulatory
requirements, in particular lead service line identification and replacement and water main
replacement as needed. Line replacements will focus on, among other things, known lead service
lines or galvanized lines requiring replacement, addressing vulnerable populations to lead
exposure and sample results and customer participation. The Series 2024A Bonds are secured by
and payable from revenues of the City’s public utilities system.
The City issued $604.5 million in additional general airport revenue bonds on August 5,
2025. This was expected to be the last bond issuance to fully complete funding for the $5.1 billion
airport reconstruction program. The reconstruction program is currently expected to be completed
by the Fall of 2026. These bonds are secured by and payable from revenues of the City’s airport
system.
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(As of __________, 2026)
General Obligation Bonds Totals
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Total** $ $ $125,130,000 $36,976,783 $ $ $
____________________
* Preliminary; subject to change.
** Amounts may not add due to rounding.
FUTURE DEBT PLANS
The City anticipates issuing the remaining bonds authorized at the November 8, 2022
election in several series over the next few years.
Public utilities revenue bonds of approximately $356 million are expected to be issued over
the next five years to fund the Public Utilities capital improvement program. A major focus of
Public Utilities’ budget is the rehabilitation and replacement of aging infrastructure. The
additional bonds are currently expected to fund improvements to three water treatment plants,
phased construction of a new water conveyance line to expand service and provide redundancy,
and water, sewer and stormwater utility infrastructure upgrades and replacements including work
necessitated by street improvement projects.
City administration continuously evaluates the City’s funding of its Capital Improvement
Program, and the proceeds of lease revenue bonds and sales tax revenue bonds will be considered
as one of the sources for funding the City’s capital infrastructure.
The City analyzes the potential value of refunding bond issues, particularly during periods
of lower than normal interest rates or on an as needed basis and may issue refunding bonds at such
times.
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OVERLAPPING GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT
(1)
2024 TAXABLE
(2)
ITY S
PORTION OF
(2)
CITY’S
NTITY S
GENERAL
OBLIGATION DEBT (3)
ITY S
PORTION OF
(4)
Total Overlapping General Obligation Debt ........................................................................................................... $183,385,887
Total Direct General Obligation Bonded Indebtedness ........................................................................................... $ *
_________________________
* Preliminary; subject to change.
(1) The State’s general obligation debt is not included in overlapping debt because the State currently levies no property tax for payment of its
general obligation bonds.
(2) Taxable Value used in this table excludes the taxable value used to determine uniform fees on tangible personal property. See “FINANCIAL
INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Property Tax Matters — Uniform Fees” and “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Taxable and Fair Market Value of Property.”
(3) Entity’s General Obligation Debt used in this table is as of June 30, 2024 in the case of CUWCD, June 30, 2024 in the case Salt Lake City
School District, and December 31, 2024 in the case of Salt Lake County.
(4) Central Utah Water Conservancy District (“CUWCD”) encompasses all or a portion of eight State counties, including, among others, Salt
Lake County. CUWCD’s outstanding general obligation bonds are limited ad valorem tax bonds. By law, CUWCD may levy a tax rate of
up to 0.000400 to pay for operation and maintenance expenses and any outstanding general obligation indebtedness.
(Source: Property Tax Division, Utah State Tax Commission (as to Taxable Value) and entity financial information (as to outstanding general
obligation debt).)
DEBT RATIOS
The following table sets forth the ratios of general obligation debt of the City and the taxing
entities listed in the table above entitled “Overlapping General Obligation Debt” that is expected
to be paid from taxes levied specifically for such debt (and not from other revenues) on the taxable
value of property within Salt Lake City, the estimated fair market value of such property and the
population of Salt Lake City. The State’s general obligation debt is not included in the debt ratios
because the State currently levies no property tax for payment of general obligation debt.
OMPARED
TO 2024
TAXABLE
VALUE (1)
OMPARED
TO 2024
ESTIMATED FAIR
MARKET VALUE (2)
OMPARED O
POPULATION
ESTIMATE
PER CAPITA (3)
Direct and Overlapping General
_________________________
* Preliminary; subject to change.
(1) Based on 2024 Taxable Value of $56,932,846,081, which value excludes the taxable value used to determine uniform fees on tangible personal
property.
(2) Based 2024 Fair Market Value of $74,738,376,606, which value excludes motor vehicle values.
(3) Based on a 2024 estimated population of 217,783 persons.
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See “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Property Tax
Matters — Uniform Fees” and “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH —
Taxable and Fair Market Value of Property.”
GENERAL OBLIGATION LEGAL DEBT LIMIT AND ADDITIONAL DEBT INCURRING CAPACITY
The general obligation indebtedness of the City is limited by State law to 8% of taxable
property in the City (4% for general purposes and an additional 4% for sewer, water and electric
purposes†) as computed from the last equalized assessment rolls for State or County purposes prior
to incurring the debt. The legal debt limit and additional debt incurring capacity of the City are
based on the estimated fair market value for 2021 and are calculated as follows:
(1)
LEGAL
DEBT
MARGIN
GENERAL
PURPOSES
4%
WATER, SEWER,
AND LIGHTING
4%
TOTAL
8%
Less: Outstanding General Obligation
Legal Debt Margin*
_________________________
* Preliminary; subject to change.
† The full 8% may be used for water, sewer and electric purposes but if it is so used, then no general obligation bonds may be issued in excess
of 8% for any purpose.
(1) For debt incurring capacity only, in computing the fair market value of taxable property in the City, the fair market value of all tax equivalent
property (which value includes the taxable value used to determine uniform fees on tangible personal property) has been included as a part of
the fair market value of the taxable property in the City.
NO DEFAULTED OBLIGATIONS
The City has never failed to pay principal of and interest on its financial obligations when
due.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
FUND STRUCTURE; ACCOUNTING BASIS
The accounts of the City are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered
to be a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for by providing a
separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund balance or net
assets, revenues, and expenditures or expenses. The various funds are grouped by type in the basic
financial statements.
Revenues and expenditures are recognized using the modified accrual basis of accounting
in all governmental funds. Revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they
become both measurable and available. “Measurable” means that amounts can be reasonably
determined within the current period. “Available” means that amounts are collectible within the
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current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. The
City uses 60 days as a cutoff for meeting the available criterion. Property taxes are considered
“measurable” when levied and available when collected and held by Salt Lake County. Any
amounts not available are recorded as deferred revenue. Franchise taxes are considered
“measurable” when collected and held by the utility company, and are recognized as revenue at
that time. Other revenues that are determined to be susceptible to accrual include grants-in-aid
earned and other intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, interest, assessments, interfund
service charges, and proceeds of the sale of property. Property taxes and assessments are recorded
as receivables when assessed; however, they are reported as deferred revenue until the “available”
criterion has been met. Sales and use taxes collected by the State and remitted to the City within
the “available” time period are recognized as revenue. Revenues collected in advance are deferred
and recognized in the period to which they apply.
In proprietary funds, revenues and expenses are recognized using the accrual basis of
accounting. Revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they are earned and
become measurable and expenses are recognized in the period incurred.
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The City utilizes a computerized financial accounting system which includes a system of
budgetary controls. State law requires budgets to be controlled by individual departments, but the
City also maintains computerized control by major categories within departments. These
computerized controls are such that a requisition cannot be entered into the purchasing system
unless the appropriated funds are available. The system checks for sufficient funds again, prior to
the purchase order being issued, and again before the payment check is issued. Voucher payments
are also controlled by the computer for sufficient appropriations.
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION PROCESS
The budget and appropriation process of the City is governed by the Uniform Fiscal
Procedures Act for Utah Cities, Title 10, Chapter 6, of the Utah Code (the “Fiscal Procedures
Act”). Pursuant to the Fiscal Procedures Act, the budget officer of the City is required to prepare
budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds and Capital
Improvement Fund. These budgets are to provide a complete financial plan for the budget (ensuing
fiscal) year. Each budget is required to specify, in tabular form, estimates of anticipated revenues
and appropriations for expenditures. Under the Fiscal Procedures Act, the total of anticipated
revenues must equal the total of appropriated expenditures.
On or before the first regular meeting of the City Council in May of each year, the budget
officer is required to submit to the City Council tentative budgets for all funds for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1. Various actual and estimated budget data are required to be set forth in the
tentative budgets. The budget officer may revise the budget request submitted by the heads of City
departments, but must file these submissions with the City Council together with the tentative
budget. The budget officer is required to estimate in the tentative budget the revenue from
nonproperty tax sources available for each fund and the revenue from general property taxes
required by each fund. The tentative budget is then provisionally adopted by the City Council,
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with any amendments or revisions that the City Council deems advisable prior to the public
hearings on the tentative budget. After public notice and hearing, the tentative budget is adopted
by the City Council, subject to further amendment or revisions by the City Council prior to
adoption of the final budget.
Prior to June 30th of each year, the final budgets for all funds are adopted by the City
Council. The Fiscal Procedures Act prohibits the City Council from making any appropriation in
the final budget of any fund in excess of the estimated expendable revenue of such fund. The
adopted final budget is subject to amendment by the City Council during the Fiscal Year.
However, in order to increase the budget total of any fund, public notice and hearing must be
provided. Intra- and inter-department transfers of appropriation balances are permitted upon
compliance with the Fiscal Procedures Act.
The amount set forth in the final budget as the total amount of estimated revenue from
property taxes constitutes the basis for determining the property tax levy to be set by the City
Council for the succeeding tax year.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
The City is largely self-insured for general liability exposures, except for liability incurred
on premises owned, rented, or occupied by the Department of Airports (the “Airport”) and cyber
liability insurance. The Airport carries commercial general liability insurance with a $500,000,000
policy limit and no deductible. The Governmental Immunity Fund (an internal service fund) has
been established to pay liability claims other than those covered by the Airport policy, along with
certain litigation expenses.
The City carries an all risk property insurance policy (the “Policy”) with a $500,000,000
aggregate limit and a $100,000 deductible, except for earthquake, which carries a 1% deductible
per location; and flood, which carries a $250,000 or $500,000 deductible, depending on location.
Sub-limits include: (1) earthquake limit of $125,000,000 aggregate; (2) flood limit of
$100,000,000 aggregate; (3) dams and appurtenant structures limit of $30,000,000 aggregate
except for Mountain Dell, which carries a $60,000,000 aggregate limit; (4) business interruption
and extra expense are covered at $10,000,000; and (5) terrorism loss is covered at $5,000,000. The
City is self-insured for property loss above the limits and below the deductibles. The operating
departments of the General Fund or proprietary funds assume financial responsibility for risk
retained by the City for property damage.
The Airport is covered by a separate all risk property insurance policy with a
$1,000,000,000 limit, subject to sub-limits and a $100,000 deductible. Locations covered include
Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport, and Tooele Valley Airport.
Boiler and machinery carry a deductible of $100,000. Flood carries a sub-limit of $150,000,000
and Earth movement carries sub-limit of $100,000,000 with a 2% deductible per unit, subject to a
$100,000 minimum and $5,000,000 maximum in any one occurrence (defined as a 168-hour
period). Windstorm or hail carries a $1,000,000,000 limit, subject to a minimum $100,000
deductible per occurrence. Time element including business interruption, extra expense, rental
value, and rental income is covered at $200,000,000 with a $100,000 deductible. Sub-limits apply
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for debris removal ($25,000,000), valuable papers and records ($25,000,000), errors and omissions
($10,000,000), and named storm ($1,000,000,000).
The Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer are each covered under
$10,000,000 public official bonds. The City also has a government crime policy covering (1)
employee theft with a $1,000,000 limit and $20,000 deductible; (2) forgery or alteration with a
$25,000 limit and $1,000 deductible; (3) theft of money and securities with a $50,000 limit and
$2,500 deductible; (4) robbery or safe burglary with a $50,000 limit and $2,500 deductible; (5)
money orders and counterfeit money with a $50,000 limit and $2,500 deductible; and (6) computer
fraud and funds transfer fraud, each carrying $1,000,000 limits and $20,000 deductibles.
The City purchases workers’ compensation insurance with statutory limits for all City
employees. Further, the City is self-insured for unemployment. The Risk Management Fund (an
internal service fund) has been established to pay these claims along with health insurance
premiums and certain administrative expenses.
See “APPENDIX A – SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 – Notes to Financial Statements – Note 11 – Risk
Management.”
INVESTMENT POLICY
City Policy. It is the policy of the City to invest public funds in accordance with the
principles of sound treasury management and in compliance with State and local laws, regulations,
and other policies governing the investment of public funds, specifically, according to the terms
and conditions of the State Money Management Act, Title 51, Chapter 7 of the Utah Code (the
“Money Management Act”)and Rules of the State Money Management Council as currently
amended (the “Money Management Act”), and the City’s own written investment policy. The
following investment objectives, in order of priority, are met when investing public funds: safety
of principal, need for liquidity, and maximum yield on investments consistent with the first two
objectives.
The City may use investment advisers to conduct investment transactions on its behalf as
permitted by the Money Management Act and local ordinance or policy. Investment advisers must
be certified by the Director of the Utah State Division of Securities of the Department of
Commerce (the “Director”). Broker/dealers and agents who desire to become certified dealers
must be certified by the Director and meet the requirements of the Money Management Act. Only
qualified depositories as certified by Utah’s Commissioner of Financial Institutions are eligible to
receive and hold deposits of public funds. The State Money Management Council issues a
quarterly list of certified investment advisers, certified dealers, and qualified depositories
authorized by State statute to conduct transactions with public treasurers. Transactions involving
authorized deposits or investments of public funds may be conducted only through issuers of
securities authorized by Section 51-7-11(3) of the Utah Code, qualified depositories included in
the current State list, and certified dealers included in the current State list. The City Treasurer
must take delivery of all investments purchased, including those purchased through a certified
investment adviser. This may be accomplished by the City Treasurer taking physical delivery of
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the security or delivering the security to a bank or trust company designated by the City Treasurer
for safekeeping. The City Treasurer may use a qualified depository bank for safekeeping securities
or maintain an account with a money center bank for the purpose of settling investment
transactions and safekeeping and collecting those investments.
City policy provides that not more than 25% of total City funds or 25% of the qualified
depository’s allotment, whichever is less, can be invested in any one qualified depository. Not
more than 20% of total City funds may be invested in any one certified out-of-state depository
institution. However, there is no limitation placed on the amount invested with the Utah Public
Treasurer’s Investment Fund (“PTIF”) and other money market mutual funds, provided that the
overall standards of investments achieve the City’s policy objectives.
All funds pledged or otherwise dedicated to the payment of interest on and principal of
bonds or notes issued by the City are invested in accordance with the terms and borrowing
instruments applicable to such bonds or notes. City policy also provides that the remaining term
to maturity of an investment may not exceed the period of availability of the funds invested. The
investment of City funds cannot be of a speculative nature.
The City’s entire portfolio is currently in compliance with all of the provisions of the
Money Management Act.
The Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund. The PTIF is a local government investment
fund, established in 1981, and managed by the State Treasurer. Generally, substantial portion of
the City’s funds are on deposit in the PTIF (currently approximately $1.6 billion). All investments
in the PTIF must comply with the Money Management Act and rules of the State Money
Management Council. The PTIF invests primarily in money market securities. Securities in the
PTIF include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, short-term corporate notes, obligations of
the U.S. Treasury and securities of certain agencies of the federal government. By policy, the
maximum weighted average adjusted life of the portfolio is not to exceed 90 days and the
maximum final maturity of any security purchased by the PTIF is limited to five years.
Safekeeping and audit controls for all investments owned by the PTIF must comply with the
Money Management Act.
All securities purchased are delivered versus payment to the custody of the State Treasurer
or the State Treasurer’s safekeeping bank, assuring a perfected interest in the securities. Securities
owned by the PTIF are completely segregated from securities owned by the State. The State has
no claim on assets owned by the PTIF except for any investment of State moneys in the PTIF.
Deposits are not insured or otherwise guaranteed by the State.
Investment activity of the State Treasurer in the management of the PTIF is reviewed
monthly by the State Money Management Council and is audited by the State Auditor.
The information in this section concerning the current status of the PTIF has been obtained
from sources the City believes to be reliable, but the City takes no responsibility for the accuracy
thereof.
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See “APPENDIX A – SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 – Notes to the Financial Statements – Note 2 – Cash, Cash
Equivalents and Investments” below.
PROPERTY TAX MATTERS
The Property Tax Act, Chapter 2, Title 59 of the Utah Code (the “Property Tax Act”),
provides that all taxable property is required to be assessed and taxed at a uniform and equal rate
on the basis of its “fair market value” as of January 1 of each year, unless otherwise provided by
law. “Fair market value” is defined in the Property Tax Act as “the amount at which property
would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any
compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.” Pursuant
to an exemption for residential property provided for under the Property Tax Act and Article XIII
of the State Constitution, the “fair market value” of residential property is reduced by 45%. The
residential exemption is limited to one acre of land per residential unit and to one primary residence
per household, except that an owner of multiple residential properties may exempt his or her
primary residence and each residential property that is the primary residence of a tenant.
The Property Tax Act provides that the Utah State Tax Commission (the “State Tax
Commission”) shall assess certain types of property (“centrally-assessed property”), including (a)
properties that operate as a unit across county lines that must be apportioned among more than one
county or state, (b) public utility (including railroad, but, effective January 1, 2023, excluding a
telecommunications service provider) properties, (c) airline operating properties, (d) geothermal
resources and (e) mines, mining claims and appurtenant machinery, facilities and improvements.
All other taxable property (“locally-assessed property”) is required to be assessed by the county
assessor of the county in which such locally-assessed property is located. Each county assessor
must update property values annually based upon a systematic review of current market data by
using a mass appraisal system and must also complete a detailed review of property characteristics
for each parcel of property at least once every five years. The Property Tax Act requires that the
State Tax Commission conduct an annual investigation in each county to determine whether all
property subject to taxation is on the assessment rolls and whether the property is being assessed
at its “fair market value.”
The State Tax Commission and the county assessors utilize various valuation methods, as
determined by statute, administrative regulation or accepted practice, to determine the “fair market
value” of taxable property.
Uniform Fees. An annual statewide uniform fee is levied on tangible personal property in
lieu of the ad valorem tax. The uniform fee is based on the value of motor vehicles, watercraft,
recreational vehicles, and all other tangible personal property required to be registered with the
State. The current uniform fee is established at 1.5% of the fair market value of motor vehicles
that weigh 14,001 pounds or more; watercraft; motorcycles, recreational vehicles and all other
tangible personal property required to be registered with the State, excluding exempt property such
as aircraft, commercial vehicles and property subject to a fixed age-based fee. Motor vehicles
weighing 14,000 pounds or less are subject to an age-based fee that is due each time the vehicle is
registered. The age-based fee is for passenger type vehicles and ranges from $7.75 to $150,
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depending on the age of the vehicle. Recreation vehicles, motorcycles, watercraft 1 (except large
watercraft), snowmobiles, certain small motor vehicles and motor homes required to be registered
with the State are also subject to an aged-based fee that ranges from $4.00 to $350, depending on
the age of the vehicle.2 The revenues collected from the various uniform fees are distributed by
the county to the taxing entity in which the property is located in the same proportion in which
revenue collected from ad valorem real property tax is distributed.
Property Tax Valuation Agency Fund. The State Legislature requires each county to
annually impose a multicounty assessing and collecting levy to fund a Property Tax Valuation
Fund (the “PTVF”) and a Multicounty Appraisal Trust (the “Multicounty Trust”).3
Disbursements to counties from the PTVF are to be used to offset costs of assessing and collecting
property taxes; improve the accurate valuation and uniform assessment levels of property and
improve the efficiency of the property tax system and are based on various administrative rules.
Funds deposited into the Multicounty Trust are to be used to provide funding for a statewide
property tax system that is intended to promote, among other things, the accurate valuation of
property, the establishment and maintenance of uniform assessment levels within and among
counties, and the efficient administration of the property tax system, including the costs of
assessment, collection and distribution of property taxes. A county may levy an additional tax to
(a) promote the accurate valuation and uniform assessment levels of property, (b) promote the
efficient administration of the property tax system, including the costs of assessment, collection
and distribution of property taxes, (c) fund state mandated actions and (d) establish reappraisal
programs.
TAX LEVY AND COLLECTION
The State Tax Commission must assess all centrally-assessed property by May 1 of each
year. County assessors must assess all locally-assessed property before May 22 of each year. The
State Tax Commission apportions the value of centrally-assessed property to the various taxing
entities within each county and reports such values to county auditors before June 8. The
governing body of each taxing entity must adopt a proposed tax rate or, if the tax rate is not more
than the certified tax rate, a final tax rate, before June 22; provided if the governing body has not
received the taxing entity’s certified tax rate at least seven days prior to June 22, the governing
body of the taxing entity must, no later than 14 days after receiving the certified tax rate from the
county auditor, adopt a proposed tax rate or, if the tax rate is not more than the certified tax rate, a
final tax rate. County auditors must forward to the State Tax Commission a statement prepared
by the legislative body of each taxing entity showing the amount and purpose of each levy. Upon
determination by the State Tax Commission that the tax levies comply with applicable law and do
1 Beginning January 1, 2024, 50% of the revenue collected from certain watercraft shall be deposited into the Utah
Boating Grant Account.
2 The fees for certain trailers, electric motor vehicles, off-highway vehicles and street-legal all-terrain vehicles may
be paid for a 24-month period, in which case the fees are double those described herein.
3 Effective January 1, 2026 the multicounty assessing and collecting levy will only be allocated to the Multicounty
Trust and the legislation regarding the PTVF has been repealed, effective July 1, 2030.
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not exceed maximum permitted rates, the State Tax Commission notifies county auditors to
implement the levies. If the State Tax Commission determines that a tax levy established by a
taxing entity exceeds the maximum levy permitted by law, the State Tax Commission must lower
the levy to the maximum levy permitted by law, notify the taxing entity that the rate has been
lowered and notify the county auditor (of the county in which the taxing entity is located) to
implement the rate established by the State Tax Commission.
On or before July 22 of each year, the county auditors must mail to all owners of real estate
shown on their assessment rolls notice of, among other things, the value of the property, itemized
tax information for all taxing entities and the date their respective county boards of equalization
will meet to hear complaints. Taxpayers owning property assessed by a county assessor may file
an application within statutorily defined time limits based on the nature of the contest with the
appropriate county board of equalization for the purpose of contesting the assessed valuation of
their property. The county board of equalization must render a decision on each appeal in the time
frame prescribed by the Property Tax Act. Under certain circumstances, the county board of
equalization must hold a hearing regarding the application, at which the taxpayer has the burden
of proving that the property sustained a decrease in fair market value. Decisions of the county
board of equalization may be appealed to the State Tax Commission, which must decide all appeals
relating to real property by March 1 of the following year. Owners of centrally-assessed property,
or any county with a showing of reasonable cause, may, on or before the later of August 1 or a day
within 90 days of the date the notice of assessment is mailed by the State Tax Commission, apply
to the State Tax Commission for a hearing to contest the assessment of centrally-assessed property.
The State Tax Commission must render a written decision within 120 days after the hearing is
completed and all post-hearing briefs are submitted. The county auditor makes a record of all
changes, corrections and orders, and delivers before November 1 the corrected assessment rolls to
the county treasurers. On or before November 1, each county treasurer furnishes each taxpayer a
notice containing, among other things, the kind and value of the property assessed to the taxpayer,
the street address of the property, where applicable, the amount of the tax levied on the property
and that the property may be subject to a detailed review in the next year.
Without an extension by a county legislative body, taxes are due November 30, or if a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the next business day. Each county treasurer is responsible for
collecting all taxes levied on real property within that county. There are no prior claims to such
taxes. As taxes are collected, each county treasurer must pay to the State and each taxing entity
within the county its proportionate share of the taxes, on or before the tenth day of each month.
Delinquent taxes are subject to a penalty of 2.5% (or 1% if paid on or before the January 31
immediately following the delinquency date) of the amount of the taxes or $10, whichever is
greater. Unless the delinquent taxes and penalty are paid before January 31 of the following year,
the amount of delinquent taxes and penalty bears interest at the federal funds rate target established
by the Federal Open Market Committee plus 6% from the January 1 following the delinquency
date until paid (provided that said interest may not be less than 7% or more than 10%) If delinquent
taxes have not been paid by March 15 following the lapse of four years from the delinquency date,
the affected county advertises and sells the property at a final tax sale held in May or June of the
fifth year after assessment.
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The process described above changes if a county or other taxing entity proposes a tax rate
in excess of the certified tax rate (as described under “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT
LAKE CITY, UTAH — Public Hearing on Certain Tax Increases” below). If such an increase is
proposed, the taxing entity must adopt a proposed tax rate before June 22. In addition, the county
auditor must include certain information in the notices to be mailed by July 22, as described above,
including information concerning the tax impact of the proposed increase on the property and the
time and place of the public hearing described in “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT
LAKE CITY, UTAH — Public Hearing on Certain Tax Increases” below. In most cases, notice of
the public hearing must also be advertised by publication and by posting on certain websites. After
the public hearing is held, the taxing entity may adopt a resolution levying a tax in excess of the
certified tax rate. The final tax notice is then mailed by November 1.
PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN TAX INCREASES
Each taxing entity that proposes to levy a tax rate that exceeds the “certified tax rate” may
do so, by resolution, only after holding a properly noticed public hearing. Generally, the certified
tax rate is the rate necessary to generate the same property tax revenue that the taxing entity
budgeted for the prior year, with certain exclusions. For purposes of calculating the certified tax
rate, county auditors are to use the taxable value of property on the assessment rolls, exclusive of
eligible new growth. With certain exceptions, the certified tax rate for the minimum school levy,
debt service voted on by the public and certain state and county assessing and collecting levies are
the actual levies imposed for such purposes and no hearing is required for these levies.
AmoSng other requirements, on or before July 22 of the year in which such an increase is
proposed, the county auditor must mail to all property owners a notice of the public hearing. In
most cases, the taxing entity must also advertise the notice of the public hearing as required by
statute. Such notices must state, among other things, the value of the property, the taxable value
of the property, the deadline to make application to appeal the valuation or equalization of the
property, and the tax impact of the proposed increase.
SOURCES OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Set forth below are brief descriptions of the various sources of revenues available to the
City’s general fund. The percentage of total general fund revenues represented by each source is
based on the City’s audited June 30, 2025 fiscal year period:
Sales, use and excise taxes – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from
sales, use and excise taxes.
General property taxes – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from general
property taxes.
Licenses and Permits – Approximately _____% of general fund revenues are from licenses
and permits.
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Interfund service charges – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from
interfund service charges.
Franchise taxes – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from franchise
taxes.
Miscellaneous – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from miscellaneous
revenues.
Intergovernmental – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from other
governmental entities.
Charges for Services – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from charges
for services.
Parking meter – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from parking meters.
Fines and forfeitures – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from fines and
forfeitures.
Parking tickets – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from parking tickets.
Rental and other income – Approximately ____% of general fund revenues are from rental
and other income.
Interest income – Approximately ____%1 of general fund revenues are from interest
income.
FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARIES
The summaries contained herein were extracted from the City’s financial statements for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2025. The summaries are unaudited. See
also “APPENDIX A – SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.”
1 Net after a marked-to-market adjustment of the investments that offset interest earnings.
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION, UTAH
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION — GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
(FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30)
Unaudited
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30
SSETS
overdraft .................................................. 76,262,530 - - - -
amortized ............................................ 275,128,243 107,065,665 238,951,338 - -
outflows of resources…. $1,894,633,348 $1,808,920,216 $1,736,407,671 $1,639,593,266 $1,408,350,006 _________________________
(1) The changes in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents are due, for the most part, to the timing of the release of bond proceeds from
restricted accounts until such proceeds are actually spent.
(Source: Information is taken from the City’s audited financial statements. This summary itself has not been audited.)
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION, UTAH
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION — GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
(FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30) (continued)
Unaudited
2025 2024 2023 2022 2021
IABILITIES
ET OSITION
_________________________
(Source: Information is taken from the City’s audited financial statements. This summary itself has not been audited.)
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION, UTAH
BALANCE SHEET — GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS — GENERAL FUND
(FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30)
Unaudited
Total Assets $404,518,126 $345,240,222 $361,587,350 $310,663,083 $249,008,418
LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term compensated
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $404,518,126 $345,240,222 $361,587,350 $310,663,083 $249,008,418
(Source: The City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the indicated years. The summary above has not been audited.)
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION, UTAH
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE — GENERAL FUND
(FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30)
Unaudited
(Source: The City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the indicated years. This summary has not been audited.)
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HISTORICAL CITY TAX RATES
AX ATE
URPOSE
COMPARATIVE PROPERTY TAX RATES WITHIN SALT LAKE COUNTY
AX ATE
Salt Lake City 0.002755 0.0003012 0.003158 0.003424
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(Source: Property Tax Division, Utah State Tax Commission.)
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TAXABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Excluding Fee-In-Lieu/Age Based Valuation
YEAR
AXABLE
VALUE
HANGE OVER
PRIOR YEAR
AIR ARKET
VALUE
HANGE OVER
PRIOR YEAR
Including Fee-In-Lieu/Age Based Valuation
YEAR
AXABLE
VALUE
HANGE OVER
PRIOR YEAR
AIR ARKET
VALUE
CHANGE OVER
PRIOR YEAR
_________________________
Source: Property Tax Division, Utah State Tax Commission.
See “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Historical
Summaries of Taxable Values of Property.”
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HISTORICAL SUMMARIES OF TAXABLE VALUES OF PROPERTY
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
HISTORICAL SUMMARIES OF TAXABLE VALUES OF PROPERTY
TAX CALENDAR YEARS 2020 THROUGH 2024
TAXABLE
ALUE
% OF TAXABLE
ALUE
TAXABLE
ALUE
TAXABLE
ALUE
TAXABLE
ALUE
Set by State Tax Commission—
Set by County Assessor—Locally
Real property:
Primary residential ..................... 21,757,316,642 38.0 19,985,359,626 19,296,323,875 15,096,889,577 13,605,944,285
Secondary residential ................. 337,886,740 0.6 310,602,750 324,325,220 253,010,810 233,713,080
Commercial and industrial ......... 27,230,951,050 47.6 24,149,057,180 19,788,465,340 16,263,210,490 15,289,711,240
Unimproved Non-FAA-Vacant .. 2,667,870 0.0 317,360 331,330 2,662,640 2,529,190
Agricultural ................................ 157,650 0.0 170,830 179,140 179,140 157,940
Total real property .................... 49,328,979,952 86.2 44,445,507,746 39,409,625,805 31,615,952,657 29,132,055,735
Total personal property ............. 5,344,931,488 9.3 4,697,368,548 3,652,856,862 3,446,042,005 3,212,675,482
Total taxable value (less
fee in lieu/age based property) .. $56,932,846,281 99.5% $51,090,264,209 $45,473,564,309 $37,481,061,604 $34,767,046,397
_________________________
(1) Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment.
(2) See “FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Property Tax Matters.”
(Source: Property Tax Division, Utah State Tax Commission.)
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TAX COLLECTION RECORD
ISCAL
YEAR
OTAL AX
LEVY FOR
OLLECTED WITHIN THE
FISCAL YEAR OF THE LEVY(1)
OLLECTION IN
SUBSEQUENT
OTAL OLLECTIONS
TO DATE
NDED
UNE
ISCAL EAR MOUNT ERCENTAGE
OF EVY
EARS MOUNT ERCENTAGE
OF EVY
_________________________
* Amounts expressed in thousands. (1) Property taxes are assessed January 1 and due by November 30. Payments are not considered delinquent until after November 30.
(Source: Salt Lake City Corporation Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025.)
SOME OF THE LARGEST TAXPAYERS IN THE CITY {TO BE UPDATED.}
AXPAYER YPE OF USINESS
TAXABLE
ALUE
OF THE ITY S
2021 TAXABLE
ALUE
LDS Church (Property Reserve, City
$4,698,934,382
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(1) Taxable Value used in this table excludes all tax equivalent property associated with motor vehicles, watercraft, recreational
vehicles, and all other tangible personal property required to be registered with the State. See “FINANCIAL INFORMATION
REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Taxable and Fair Market Value of Property.”
(Source: Salt Lake City Corporation Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025.)
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
General Fund. Overall revenue for fiscal year 2025 is projected to be $16.3 million over
budget. All tax categories were higher than expected by $3.2 million (personal property tax $1.4
million, sales and use tax $578,000, and franchise tax $1.1 million). Higher market interest rates
are increasing interest income which is expected to exceed budget by $5.1 million. License
revenue is over budget by $2.1 million due to an increase in new licenses and permit revenue is
projected to be $2.5 million over budget as construction activity begins to improve.
Fiscal year 2025 budget increased by approximately 7.1%, an increase of $31.8 million as
compared to the previous year. Major changes to expenses include salary, pension and benefit
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increases totaling $24.9 million. The budget included the addition of 34.5 FTEs at an anticipated
cost of approximately $3.2 million. Fiscal year 2025 general fund expenses are expected to end
close to budget. General Fund expense budget for fiscal year 2026 increased by $32.0 million, a
6.67% increase over fiscal year 2025.
The City Council and Administration have an internal goal to keep the fund balance above
13% of total revenue for each fiscal year. For fiscal year 2023, fund balance was $179 million or
38.05% of total revenues for the year. For fiscal year 2024, fund balance was $149 million or
33.35% of total revenues for the year. In fiscal year 2025, the estimated fund balance is $93.8
million or 19.52% of total revenues for the year. The fiscal year 2026 adopted budget in the general
fund is $512,471,524.
INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change caused by human activities may have adverse effects on the City. As
greenhouse gas emissions continue to accumulate in the atmosphere as a result of economic
activity, climate change is expected to intensify, increasing the frequency, severity and timing of
extreme weather events such as coastal storm surges, drought, wildfires, floods and heat waves,
and rising sea levels. The future fiscal impact of climate change on the City is difficult to predict,
but it could be significant and it could have a material adverse effect on the City’s finances by
requiring greater expenditures to counteract the effects of climate change or by changing the
business and activities of City residents. The City considers the potential effects of climate change
in its planning.
CYBERSECURITY
The risk of cyberattacks against enterprises, including those operated for a governmental
purpose, has become more prevalent in recent years. At least one of the rating agencies factors
the risk of such an attack into its ratings analysis, recognizing that a cyberattack could affect
liquidity, public policy and constituent confidence, and ultimately credit quality. A cyberattack
could cause the informational systems of the Department and the City to be compromised and
could limit operational capacity, for short or extended lengths of time and could bring about the
release of sensitive and private information. Additionally, other potential negative consequences
include data loss or compromise, diversion of resources to prevent future incidences and
reputational damage. The City believes it has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that any such
attack is not successful and that the information systems of the City are secure. The Department
closely watches for events that can increase cyberthreat activity through WaterISAC, intelligence
briefings, and industry collaborations. For instance, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has resulted in
increased national and statewide cyberthreat monitoring. The Department and the City routinely
check system security and conduct regular employee training to help protect against cyberattacks
and have participated in two CISA cybersecurity assessments in the last year. The City recently
updated its cybersecurity incident response plan. However, there can be no assurance that a
cyberattack will not occur in a manner resulting in damage to the City’s information systems or
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other challenges. The City has insurance coverage for cyber liability and has a company on
retainer for incident response.
In mid-December 2024, the City’s Department of Airports became aware of a limited
network incident. Steps have been taken to address and investigate the incident. The City is not
aware of any other recent incidents.
[TAX TREATMENT
FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION
Interest on the Bonds is includible in gross income for federal income purposes. Ownership
of the Bonds may result in other federal income tax consequences to certain taxpayers.
Bondholders should consult their tax advisors with respect to the inclusion of interest on the Bonds
in gross income for federal income tax purposes and any collateral tax consequences.
The City may deposit moneys or securities in escrow in such amount and manner as to
cause the Bonds to be deemed to be no longer outstanding for purposes of calculating outstanding
debt under State law (a “defeasance”). A defeasance of the Bonds may be treated as an exchange
of the Bonds by the holders thereof and may therefore result in gain or loss to the holders. Bond
holders should consult their own tax advisors about the consequences if any of such a defeasance.
The City is required to provide notice of defeasance of the Bonds as a material event under its
Continuing Disclosure Agreement.]
UTAH INCOME TAXATION
In the opinion of Bond Counsel, under the existing laws of the State of Utah, as presently
enacted and construed, interest on the Bonds is exempt from taxes imposed by the Utah Individual
Income Tax Act. Bond Counsel expresses no opinion with respect to any other taxes imposed by
the State or any political subdivision thereof. Ownership of the Bonds may result in other state
and local tax consequences to certain taxpayers. Bond Counsel expresses no opinion regarding
any such collateral consequences arising with respect to the Bonds. Prospective purchasers of the
Bonds should consult their tax advisors regarding the applicability of any such state and local
taxes.
LITIGATION
The City Attorney reports the following matters involving potential financial liability of
the City:
Lawsuits are periodically filed against the City and/or its employees, involving tort and
civil rights matters. The City has a statutory obligation to defend and indemnify its officers and
employees in relation to lawsuits arising from acts or failures to act of the officers or employees
while in the scope and course of employment.
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The City maintains a governmental immunity fund for claims against the City. In the event
the fund is not sufficient to pay any outstanding judgment or judgments, the City has the ability
under State law to levy a limited ad valorem tax to pay such judgments. This tax levy is separate
and apart from the other taxing powers of the City.
The City also has contract claims, condemnation proceedings and environmental matters,
none of which is expected to materially adversely affect the City’s financial condition.
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
The City will enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Agreement”), in
substantially the form attached hereto as APPENDIX B, for the benefit of the beneficial owners of
the Bonds to send certain information annually and to provide notice of certain events to the
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board pursuant to the requirements of Section (b)(5) of
Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“Commission”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The City has entered into a number of Continuing Disclosure Undertakings pursuant to the
Rule with respect to the bonds it has issued and has contracted with a number of dissemination
agents to file annual information and notices of certain events on behalf of the City. With respect
to certain bonds of the City, for its Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024, the City initially filed certain
required information with respect to certain taxes and the City’s largest property taxpayers by the
required deadline in draft format as the City didn’t have the updated information at that time. The
City subsequently filed the updated information, but the information was filed after the applicable
deadlines.
Additionally, with respect to certain water and sewer bonds, during the previous five years
the City filed the audited financial statements of the City’s utilities system, but did not include the
audited financial statements of the City. Corrective filings have been made and the City has taken
steps to ensure that in the future the City’s audited financial statements will be filed for such water
and sewer revenue bonds as required. At the time of the initial corrective filings the City
determined that such filings were immaterial with respect to certain maturities of the water and
sewer revenue bonds that had already matured, and corrective filing were not made for such
maturities. In connection with a prior purchase of certain of the City’s general obligation bonds,
the purchaser requested that corrective filings be made for such previously matured water and
sewer revenue bonds. The City complied with such request despite having determined that such
filings were not material.
The City has an ongoing program of financing its fleet vehicles through capital leases. In
continuation of that program, following the expiration of a master lease agreement, on August 2,
2021, the City entered into a new Municipal Master Lease Agreement (the “Master Lease”) to
finance the City vehicles for the next five (5) years. The City recently determined that, although
the Master Lease was a continuation of the City’s longstanding vehicle financing program, notice
of the Master Lease should have been posted on EMMA as a material financial obligation for
certain of its bonds. Subsequent to such determination, notice of the Master Lease was posted on
EMMA.
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The City has adopted continuing disclosure policies and procedures to help ensure
compliance with its continuing disclosure undertakings.
A failure by the City to comply with the Agreement will not constitute a default under the
Resolution and beneficial owners of the Bonds are limited to the remedies described in the
Agreement. A failure by the City to comply with the Agreement must be reported in accordance
with the Rule and must be considered by any broker, dealer or municipal securities dealer before
recommending the purchase or sale of the Bonds in the secondary market. Consequently, such a
failure may adversely affect the transferability and liquidity of the Bonds and their market price.
See “FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT” attached hereto as APPENDIX B for the
information to be provided, the events which will be noticed on an occurrence basis and the other
terms of the Agreement, including termination, amendment and remedies.
APPROVAL OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The authorization and issuance of the Bonds are subject to the approval of Chapman and
Cutler LLP, Bond Counsel to the City. Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the City by
the City Attorney and by Chapman and Cutler LLP, as the City’s Disclosure Counsel. The
approving opinion of Bond Counsel will be delivered with the Bonds in substantially the form set
forth in APPENDIX C of this Official Statement and will be made available upon request from the
contact persons as indicated under “INTRODUCTION — Contact Persons.”
The various legal opinions to be delivered concurrently with the delivery of the Bonds
express the professional judgment of the attorneys rendering the opinions as to the legal issues
explicitly addressed therein. By rendering a legal opinion, the opinion giver does not become an
insurer or guarantor of that expression of professional judgment, of the transaction opined upon,
or of the future performance of parties to the transaction. Nor does the rendering of an opinion
guarantee the outcome of any legal dispute that may arise out of the transaction.
BOND RATINGS
As of the date of this Official Statement, the Bonds have been rated “___” and “___” by
Fitch Ratings, Inc. and by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., respectively.
Any explanation of the significance of the ratings may only be obtained from the rating
service furnishing the same. There is no assurance that the ratings given will be maintained for
any period of time or that the ratings will not be revised downward or withdrawn entirely by the
rating agency if, in its judgment, circumstances so warrant. Any such downward revision or
withdrawal of such ratings may have an adverse effect on the market price of the Bonds.
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR
The City has entered into an agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
(the “Municipal Advisor”), whereunder the Municipal Advisor provides financial
recommendations and guidance to the City with respect to preparation for sale of the Bonds, timing
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of the sale, tax-exempt bond market conditions, costs of issuance and other factors related to the
sale of the Bonds. The Municipal Advisor has participated in the preparation of and provided
information for certain portions of the Official Statement, but has not audited, authenticated or
otherwise verified the information set forth in the Official Statement, or any other related
information available to the City, with respect to accuracy and completeness of disclosure of such
information, and the Municipal Advisor makes no guaranty, warranty or other representation
respecting accuracy and completeness of the Official Statement or any other matter related to the
Official Statement.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The basic financial statements of Salt Lake City Corporation as of and for the Year Ended
June 30, 2025 included in APPENDIX A to this Official Statement, have been audited by Eide Bailly
LLP, independent auditors, as stated in their report appearing herein.
MISCELLANEOUS
All quotations contained herein from and summaries and explanations of the State
Constitution, statutes, programs and laws of the State, court decisions and the Resolution, do not
purport to be complete, and reference is made to the State Constitution, statutes, programs, laws,
court decisions and the Resolution for full and complete statements of their respective provisions.
Any statements in this Official Statement involving matters of opinion, whether or not
expressly so stated, are intended as such and not as representation of fact.
The appendices attached hereto are an integral part of this Official Statement and should
be read in conjunction with the foregoing material.
This Preliminary Official Statement is in form deemed final for purposes of paragraph
(b)(1) of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This Official Statement and its distribution and use have been duly authorized by the City.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
A-1
APPENDIX A
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
B-1
APPENDIX B
FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
C-1
APPENDIX C
PROPOSED FORM OF OPINION OF BOND COUNSEL
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CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION
PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
FEDERALLY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026
DATED: [SALE DATE], 2026
1. Authority; Definitions. Pursuant to Resolution No. __ of 2026 Authorizing the
Issuance and Sale of up to $51,000,000 Federally Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026,
adopted by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah (the “Issuer”), on February 17, 2026 (the
“Resolution”), the Issuer has authorized the issuance of its Federally Taxable General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”). This certificate is executed pursuant to and in accordance with
the delegation of authority contained in the Resolution, as authorized by law. All terms used herein
and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Resolution.
2. Acceptance of Bid. The bid of __________, (the “Purchaser”), conforms to the
parameters, deadlines and procedures set forth in the notice of sale prepared in connection with
the advertisement for sale of the Bonds and is the best bid received for the purchase of the Bonds,
resulting in the sale of the Bonds at the lowest obtainable interest rate (a copy of the bid, together
with a list of bids received for the Bonds, is attached hereto as Exhibit A). The bid of the Purchaser
for the purchase of the Bonds, which is set out in full in Exhibit A hereto, is hereby accepted, it
being hereby found, determined and declared that the Bonds bear interest at the lowest obtainable
interest rate. The Bonds shall be issued by the Issuer for the purpose set forth in the Resolution.
The sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser at the price of $__________ (representing the par amount
of the Bonds, plus $__________ net original issue premium and less $__________ Purchaser’s
discount) is hereby confirmed. The Bonds shall be delivered to the Purchaser and the proceeds of
sale thereof applied as provided in the Resolution and as set forth below.
3. Aggregate Principal Amount and Maturity of Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued for
the purpose specified in Section 202 of the Resolution in the aggregate principal amount of
$__________. The Bonds shall mature on the dates and in the principal amounts, and shall bear
interest payable semiannually on June 15 and December 15, commencing December 15, 2026 at
the respective rates per annum, shown below:
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JUNE 15
MOUNT
MATURING
NTEREST
RATE
4. Use of Proceeds and Legally Available Funds of the Issuer. All of the proceeds of
the sale of the Bonds shall be deposited in the Project Account established pursuant to the
Resolution.
5. Authorized Denominations. The Bonds shall be issued in the Authorized
Denomination of $5,000 or any whole multiple thereof.
6. Redemption Provisions. The Bonds maturing on or after June 15, __, shall be subject
to redemption prior to maturity, at the election of the Issuer, on __________ 15, __ (the “First
Redemption Date”), and on any date thereafter, in whole or in part, from such maturities or parts
thereof as shall be selected by the Issuer, upon notice given as provided in the Resolution, at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed plus accrued
interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. Bonds maturing on or prior to the First
Redemption Date shall not be subject to optional redemption.
7. Book-Entry Bonds. The Bonds shall be initially issued as Book-Entry Bonds.
(Signature page follows.)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand as of the day and year first above
written.
By ____________________________________
Mayor
By ____________________________________
Chair,
Salt Lake City Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By ____________________________________
Senior City Attorney
Exhibit A Certificate of Determination
EXHIBIT A
Copies of Winning Bid and List of Bids Received for the Bonds
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DISSEMINATION AGENCY AGREEMENT
with respect to the
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING
OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
(as an “Obligated Person”)
for the purpose of providing
continuing disclosure information
under Section (b)(5) of Rule 15c2-12
DATED: [CLOSING DATE], 2026
This Dissemination Agency Agreement (the “Agency Agreement”) is executed and
delivered by Salt Lake City, Utah (the “Issuer”), and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association (the “Dissemination Agent”) in connection with the issuance of $[Principal Amount]
[Federally Taxable] General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds are being
issued pursuant to Resolution No. __ of 2026, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the the Bonds,
adopted by the City Council of the City on February 17, 2026, including as a part of such resolution
that certain Certificate of Determination, dated [Sale Date], 2026 (collectively, the “Resolution”).
Simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agency Agreement, the Issuer has
executed and delivered its Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated as of the date hereof (as it may
be amended from time to time, the “Undertaking”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit I.
The Issuer and the Dissemination Agent covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT. This Agency Agreement is executed and
delivered by the Issuer and the Dissemination Agent as of the date hereof in order to assist the
Issuer in complying with the filing requirements contained in the Undertaking.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. The terms set forth below shall have the following meanings
in this Agency Agreement, unless the context clearly otherwise requires.
“Annual Financial Information” means the financial information and operating data
described in Exhibit I to the Undertaking.
“Annual Financial Information Disclosure” means the dissemination of disclosure
concerning Annual Financial Information and the dissemination of the Audited Financial
Statements as set forth in Section 4.
“Audited Financial Statements” means the audited financial statements of the Issuer
prepared pursuant to the standards and as described in Exhibit I to the Undertaking.
“Authorized Issuer Official” means the Mayor, the Chief of Staff, the City Recorder, any
Deputy City Recorder, the City Treasurer or the Deputy Treasurer of the City.
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“Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Dissemination Agent” means any person from time to time acting as the Dissemination
Agent under this Agency Agreement, initially U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association.
“EMMA” means the MSRB through its Electronic Municipal Market Access system for
municipal securities disclosure or through any other electronic format or system prescribed by the
MSRB for purposes of the Rule.
“Event” means the occurrence of any of the events set forth in Exhibit II to the
Undertaking.
“MSRB” means the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
“Reportable Event” means the occurrence of an Event with respect to the Bonds that
should be disclosed as provided in the Undertaking and Section 5 hereof.
“Reportable Events Disclosure” means dissemination of disclosure concerning a
Reportable Event as set forth in Section 5.
“Rule” means 15c2-12 adopted by the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as the same may be amended from time to time.
“State” means the State of Utah.
SECTION 3. CUSIP NUMBER/FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT. The CUSIP Numbers of the
Bonds are as follows:
UNE
OF THE YEAR NUMBER
UNE
OF THE YEAR NUMBER
The Final Official Statement relating to the Bonds is dated [Sale Date], 2026 (the “Final
Official Statement”), and a true and complete copy of the Final Official Statement is attached
hereto as Exhibit II.
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SECTION 4. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE. Subject to Section 12 of this
Agency Agreement, the Issuer hereby covenants that it will deliver its Annual Financial
Information and its Audited Financial Statements (in the form and by the dates set forth in Exhibit I
to the Undertaking), as further described in Section 4 of the Undertaking, signed by an Authorized
Issuer Official, to the Dissemination Agent for dissemination as set forth in Section 6.
SECTION 5. EVENTS NOTIFICATION; REPORTABLE EVENTS DISCLOSURE. Subject to
Section 12 of this Agency Agreement, the Issuer hereby covenants that it will provide a written
description to the Dissemination Agent of Reportable Events Disclosure in a timely manner, signed
by an Authorized Issuer Official. The Dissemination Agent shall have no duty or responsibility to
review the determination of the Issuer that such Event is a Reportable Event or the written
description of such Reportable Event.
The Dissemination Agent will disseminate Reportable Events Disclosure as set forth in
Section 7 herein.
SECTION 6. MANNER AND TIME BY WHICH ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE IS
TO BE DISSEMINATED BY THE DISSEMINATION AGENT; DUTY OF DISSEMINATION AGENT. Annual
Financial Information will be provided by the Issuer to the Dissemination Agent at least fifteen
(15) days prior to the date such information must be delivered to EMMA. Audited Financial
Statements will be provided by the Issuer as soon as practicable after the Audited Financial
Statements are available to the Issuer, to the Dissemination Agent. Thirty (30) days prior to the
date the Issuer is required to provide information to the Dissemination Agent, the Dissemination
Agent shall notify the Issuer that such information is due, and shall inform the Issuer in writing of
any changes known to the Dissemination Agent in the form or media requirements of EMMA,
which have occurred since the date of the last filing by the Issuer (or since the date hereof, as the
case may be). MSRB Rule G-32 currently requires all EMMA filings to be in word-searchable
PDF format. This requirement extends to all documents to be filed with EMMA, including
financial statements and other externally prepared reports.
The Dissemination Agent is hereby directed by the Issuer to cause the Annual Financial
Information and the Audited Financial Statements to be delivered to EMMA in such manner so
that such entity receives the information within two (2) business days after receipt of such
information by the Dissemination Agent.
The Dissemination Agent agrees to so disseminate such information in the form delivered
to it by the Issuer. The Dissemination Agent is acting hereunder solely in an agency capacity, as
more fully described in this Agency Agreement, and as such is merely a conduit for the Issuer, and
shall have no liability or responsibility for the form, accuracy or completeness of any information
furnished hereunder. Any information furnished by the Dissemination Agent hereunder may
contain a legend to such effect.
The Dissemination Agent shall promptly file a report with the Issuer stating the date the
Annual Financial Information Disclosure was filed and where such information was filed.
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In the event that the Dissemination Agent has not received the Annual Financial
Information Disclosure by the dates on which such information is required to be filed with EMMA,
the Issuer hereby instructs the Dissemination Agent to promptly notify EMMA of such failure, and
the Dissemination Agent shall promptly deliver to the Issuer a copy of its notification to EMMA
of such failure.
SECTION 7. MANNER AND TIME BY WHICH REPORTABLE EVENTS DISCLOSURE IS TO BE MADE
PUBLIC BY THE DISSEMINATION AGENT. The Dissemination Agent is hereby directed by the Issuer
to cause the Reportable Events Disclosure to be delivered to EMMA in such manner so that such
entity receives the information no later than ten (10) business days after the occurrence of such
Reportable Event (as such date of occurrence is specified in the Reportable Events Disclosure) or,
if received after such ten (10) business days, not more than one (1) business days after receipt of
such information by the Dissemination Agent.
The Dissemination Agent agrees to so disseminate such information in the form delivered
to it by the Issuer. The Dissemination Agent is acting hereunder solely in an agency capacity, as
more fully described in Section 14 of this Agency Agreement, and as such is merely a conduit for
the Issuer, and shall have no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any
information furnished hereunder. Any information furnished by the Dissemination Agent
hereunder may contain a legend to such effect.
The Dissemination Agent shall promptly file a report with the Issuer stating the date the
Reportable Events Disclosure was filed and where such information was filed.
SECTION 8. TRANSMITTAL MEDIA. Subject to Section 10 hereof, all such Annual Financial
Information Disclosure or any written description of a Reportable Event shall be furnished by the
Issuer to the Dissemination Agent in word-searchable PDF format or in such other form or format
as may be subsequently agreed upon by the Issuer and the Dissemination Agent in order to
accommodate filing requirements of EMMA. Such filing shall be made to the following address,
or to such other address (including any electronic mail address) as may be specified in writing to
the Issuer by the Dissemination Agent from time to time:
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association
Attn: Laurel Bailey
170 South Main Street, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
One business day prior to the date the Dissemination Agent is required to notify the Issuer
that Annual Financial Information is due or upon receipt of a Reportable Events Disclosure, the
Dissemination Agent shall determine, in the manner it deems appropriate, the manner and medium
by which continuing disclosure information is to be transmitted and filed with EMMA.
SECTION 9. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE OF THE ISSUER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION. In the
event that the Issuer shall fail to provide Annual Financial Information Disclosure when the same
is due to EMMA pursuant to the Undertaking, the Issuer has instructed the Dissemination Agent
in Section 6 of this Agency Agreement to notify EMMA.
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A default hereunder (a) shall not be deemed an Event of Default under the Resolution and
(b) shall not, in and of itself, constitute a violation of any of the Issuer’s obligations set forth in the
Undertaking.
SECTION 10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agency
Agreement, the Issuer and the Dissemination Agent may amend this Agency Agreement, and any
provision of this Agency Agreement may be waived, if such amendment or waiver is supported by
a certified resolution or ordinance of the Issuer authorizing such amendment or waiver.
In the event that the Commission or the MSRB or other regulatory authority shall approve
or require Annual Financial Information Disclosure or Reportable Events Disclosure to be made
to a central post office, governmental agency or similar entity other than EMMA or in lieu of
EMMA, the Dissemination Agent shall, if required, make such dissemination to such central post
office, governmental agency or similar entity in the form required by such entity without the
necessity of amending this Agency Agreement.
SECTION 11. TERMINATION OF THIS AGENCY AGREEMENT. Either party to this Agency
Agreement may terminate this Agency Agreement by giving written notice to the other party at
least 30 days prior to such termination. The Dissemination Agent shall be fully discharged at the
time any such termination is effective. The Issuer is not required to appoint a successor
Dissemination Agent. The absence of a Dissemination Agent shall not relieve the Issuer of its
responsibilities pursuant to the Undertaking.
SECTION 12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Nothing in this Agency Agreement shall be
deemed to prevent the Issuer from delivering any other information to the Dissemination Agent,
using the means of dissemination set forth in this Agency Agreement or any other means of
communication, or including any other information in any Annual Financial Information
Disclosure or notice of occurrence of a Reportable Event, in addition to that which is required by
this Agency Agreement. If the Issuer includes any information from any document or notice of
occurrence of a Reportable Event in addition to that which is specifically required by this Agency
Agreement, the Issuer shall have no obligation under this Agency Agreement to update such
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Item E2
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: Council Staff
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: Motion: Approval of Conference Travel per Council Policy Manual
MOTION 1 – APPROVE
I move that the Council approve attendance to this year's National Association of Latino
Elected and Appointed Officials Conference in Los Angeles from Tuesday, July 14, 2026 –
Thursday, July 16, 2026.
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
12/19/2025
Date Sent to Council:
12/24/2025
From:
Department *
Community and Neighborhood
Employee Name:
Younger, Cassie
E-mail
Cassie.Younger@slc.gov
Department Director Signature Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Director Signed Date
12/23/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
12/24/2025
Subject:
Rio Grande Zoning Map and Master Plan Amendment
Additional Staff Contact: Presenters/Staff Table
Cassie Younger, cassie.younger@slc.gov Kelsey Lindquist, Kelsey.Lindquist@slc.gov
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Positive recommendation to the City Council
Background/Discussion
See first attachment for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item? *
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item? *
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
Yes
No
Public Process
The following is a list of public meetings that have been held and other public input opportunities related to the proposed project since the applications were submitted:
•March 17, 2025 – The Downtown Community Council and Granary District Alliance were sent the 45 day required notice for recognized community organizations. Neither community council provided comments. •March 15, 2025 - Property owners and residents within 300 feet of the development were provided early notification of the proposal. •March 18, 2025 – Early notification signs were posted on the subject properties every 500’ by the applicant
•March - present – The project was posted to the Online Open House webpage.
Notice of the public hearing for the proposal included:
•October 9, 2025 - Public hearing notice mailed -Public notice posted on City and State websites and Planning Division list serve •October 10, 2025
-Public hearing notice sign posted on the property every 500’
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The CRA, on behalf of Mayor Mendenhall, has initiated a petition to update the
Downtown Plan and amend the Zoning Map of Salt Lake City to better align
with recommendations of the recently completed Rio Grande District Vision &
Implementation Plan. The Rio Grande Vision & Implementation Plan was
completed by the Community Reinvestment Agency and charts the course for
creating an urban, transit-oriented neighborhood adjacent to the Salt Lake
Central Station transit hub in west downtown.
The General Plan Amendment
The proposed General Plan Amendment of the Downtown Plan updates the
Plan's Depot District “Catalytic project”, currently a Hub Implementation Plan
(found on page 106 of the Downtown Plan), and replaces it with the “Rio
Grande District.” Additionally, the CRA is seeking to replace the descriptive
language for the “Catalytic project.” While many of the concepts remain the
same between the two Catalytic Projects, the updated language is based on
the Rio Grande Visualization and Implementation Plan, which was approved
by the CRA Board in 2024. Both projects prioritize transit-oriented
development, walkable blocks, and utilizing 300 South as a Festival Street. The
updated Rio Grande District plan further details the visualization of the two
blocks, a further emphasis in sustainability, Green Loop incorporation, an Arts
Campus, and high-quality urban design.
The application also amends the location of the midblock walkways as shown
on page 99 of the Downtown Plan. The proposed midblock walkways will be
modified to reflect those shown in the Rio Grande Implementation plan. The
current and proposed walkways are also shown in the maps below. The
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amendments to the walkways include creating an additional connection to
Eccles Ave, the creation of Pierpont Ave on the north block, and straightening
the connection on the south block to better align with property lines and
future development. The CRA is the primary property owner within or adjacent
to these walkway adjustments and finds the proposed alignments more
realistic for future development.
Zoning Map Amendment
There are 32 properties in the proposed rezone, owned by the CRA and the
University of Utah. They are all currently zoned GMU (Gateway Mixed Use) and
are proposed to become D4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District).
These zones are very similar in many respects, but the primary purpose of the
rezone is for additional building height. The permitted height in the GMU
District is 90’ with 180’ allowed with Design Review. Under the D4, the by-right
height would be permitted at 200’ with up to 600’ with Design Review.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
The following is a list of public meetings that have been held and other public
input opportunities related to the proposed project since the applications
were submitted:
• March 17, 2025 – The Downtown Community Council and Granary
District Alliance were sent the 45 day required notice for recognized
community organizations. Neither community council provided
comments.
• March 15, 2025 - Property owners and residents within 300 feet of the
development were provided early notification of the proposal.
• March 18, 2025 – Early notification signs were posted on the subject
properties every 500’ by the applicant
• March - present – The project was posted to the Online Open House
webpage.
Notice of the public hearing for the proposal included:
• October 9, 2025
o Public hearing notice mailed
o Public notice posted on City and State websites and Planning
Division list serve
• October 10, 2025
o Public hearing notice sign posted on the property every 500’
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a) PC Agenda of October 22, 2025
b) PC Minutes of October 22, 2025
c) Planning Commission Staff Report of October 22, 2025
EXHIBITS:
1) Ordinance
2) Project Chronology
3) Notice of City Council Public Hearing
4) Original Petition
5) Public Comments
6) Mailing List
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. of 2025
(Amending the zoning map to rezone multiple parcels located in the Rio Grande District from G-
MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District)
An ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to multiple parcels located
approximately between 200 S and 400 S, and 500 W and 600 W from G-MU Gateway-Mixed
Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District pursuant to petition numbers
PLNPCM2025-00180 and PLNPCM2025-00181.
WHEREAS, Mayor Mendenhall initiated an application to rezone multiple parcels of
property located in the Rio Grande District identified on Exhibit “A” (the “Property”) from G-
MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, at its October 22, 2025 meeting, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission
held a public hearing and voted in favor of forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt
Lake City Council on the application; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the city council has determined that
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the Zoning Map. The Salt Lake City Zoning District Map, as
adopted by the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the fixing of boundaries and zoning districts,
shall be and hereby is amended to reflect that the Property identified on Exhibit “A”, attached
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hereto, are rezoned from G-MU Gateway-Mixed Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary
Central Business District.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this day of , 2026.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on .
Mayor's Action: Approved. Vetoed.
MAYOR
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. of 2026
Published: .
Ordinance Rezoning Parcels in Rio Grande District (final)_v1
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: 12/19/2025
By:
Courtney Lords, Senior City Attorney
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Exhibit “A”
The Salt Lake City Zoning District Map, as adopted by the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the
fixing of boundaries and zoning districts, shall be and hereby is amended to reflect that the
following Properties, in their entirety, identified below are rezoned from G-MU Gateway-Mixed
Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District:
Address Parcel ID
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The Salt Lake City Zoning District Map, as adopted by the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the
fixing of boundaries and zoning districts, shall be and hereby is amended to reflect that the
portion of the Property identified and described below is rezoned from G-MU Gateway-Mixed
Use District to D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business District:
549 W 300 S, Parcel ID 15-01-153-013-0000:
- A Portion of the area along 300 South Closed by Ordinance 26 of 2014, Block 46, Plat A,
Salt Lake City Survey more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly right of way of 500 West Street; said point being South
89°46’58” East, along the monument line 34.89 feet to a point at the intersection of 500 West
and 300 South Street and South 00°13’54” West, along the road centerline 44.30 feet and North
89°46’06” West, 63.97 feet from a found Street Monument at 500 West and 300 South Street
(Basis of Bearing being South 89°46’58” East from the monuments at 600 West 300 South and
500 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT); and running thence South 00°13’54” West, along the
westerly right of way line of 500 West Street 23.88 feet; thence North 89°47’07” West, 313.58
feet; thence North 00°14’07” East, 23.66 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of 300
South Street; thence South 89°49’31” East, along said southerly right of way 313.58 feet to the
point of beginning.
Contains: 7,454 Sq. Ft. or 0.17 Acres More or Less
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2025-00180 & PLNPCM2025-00181
February 26, 2025 Petition for the zoning map and general plan amendment received by the Salt Lake
City Planning Division.
March 6, 2025 Petitions assigned to Cassie Younger, Senior Planner
March 15, 2025 Staff sent an early notification announcement of the project to all residents and
property owners living within 300 feet of the project site, providing information
about the proposal and how to give public input on the project.
March 17, 2025 Information about the proposal was sent to the Downtown Community Council
and the Granary District Alliance in order to solicit public comments and start the
45-day Recognized Organization input and comment period.
March 18, 2025 Early Engagement signs describing the proposal were posted every 500 feet along
public street frontage by the applicant.
Staff hosted an online Open House to solicit public comments on the proposal. The
Online Open House period started on March 18, 2025. The page remains open for
review and comments.
May 20, 2025 The applicant notified Planning Staff that the petition should be put on hold while
the CRA considers potential revisions to the request and master plan amendment
language.
September 10, 2025, The applicant provided Planning Staff with an updated Memo describing some
small modifications to the request and notified the Staff to proceed with the
application.
October 9, 2025 Public notice posted on City and State websites and sent via the Planning list serve
for the Planning Commission meeting of October 22, 2025. Public hearing notice
mailed.
October 10, 2025 Public hearing notice sign with project information and notice of the Planning
Commission public hearing on October 22, 2025 was physically posted on the
property every 500’.
October 22, 2025 The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the items. The Planning
Commission voted 8:0 to forward positive recommendations to the City Council.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petitions PLNPCM2025-00180 (General Plan
Amendment) and PLNPCM2025-00181 (Zoning Map Amendment)
The CRA, on behalf of the Mayor, has initiated a petition to update the Downtown Plan and
amend the Zoning Map of Salt Lake City to better align with recommendations of the recently
completed Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan. The Vision & Implementation
Plan was completed by the Community Reinvestment Agency and charts the course for creating
an urban, transit-oriented neighborhood adjacent to the Salt Lake Central Station transit hub in
west downtown. The Zoning Map Amendment rezones 32 properties within the Rio Grande
District from GMU (Gateway Mixed Use) to D4 (Downtown Secondary Business District). The
purpose of the zone change is to allow additional building height. The proposed changes to the
Downtown Plan include amending the mid-block walkways within the Rio Grande area and
updating the Implementation Plan. The subject property is located within Council District 2,
represented by Alejandro Puy.
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 as the public hearing. The hearing will be held:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Electronic and in-person options.
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing for an in-person
opportunity 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, including
WebEx connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings. Comments
may also be provided by calling the 24-Hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or sending an
email to council.comments@slc.gov. 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 contact
Cassie Younger at 801-535-6211 or by e-mail at cassie.younger@slc.gov. The application details
can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slc.gov, by selecting the “Planning” tab and entering the
petition numbers PLNPCM2025-00180 and PLNPCM2025-00181.
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours
in advance in order to participate in this hearing. 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.
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RIO GRANDE DISTRICT
Master Plan Amendment
Zoning Map Amendment
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
DISTRICT CONTEXT........................................................................................................................................... 4
The Depot District ..................................................................................................................................... 4
The Rio Grande District............................................................................................................................. 5
The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan ....................................................................... 10
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT ............................................................................................................................ 14
Standards for Master Plan Amendments............................................................................................... 17
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT ............................................................................................................................. 21
Standards for Zoning Map Amendments ............................................................................................... 26
List of Figures
2: Rio Grande District (aerial) ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
3: Ownership ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
4: Ownership Table ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
5: Zoning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
6: Mobility ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
7: Human Centered Public Realm Diagram …………………………………………………………………… 12
8: Mixed-Use Transit Oriented District Diagram ……………………………………………………………… 12
9: Mixed-Use Transit Oriented District Diagram ……………………………………………………………… 13
10: Current Zoning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
11: Rezone Area – Ownership ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 22
12: Zoning Comparison Table ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
12: Building Height Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
13: Building Podium Diagram ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
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OVERVIEW
The Mayor has initiated a petition to update the Downtown Plan and amend the Zoning Map of Salt
Lake City to better align with recommendations of the recently completed Rio Grande District Vision
& Implementation Plan. The petition is intended to implement the vision, goals and policies of the
City’s adopted General Plan.
The following amendments are the subject of the petition:
Downtown Plan Amendment
The amendment updates the Depot District section of the Downtown plan to reflect
elements of the recently completed Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan. The
Vision & Implementation Plan was completed by the Community Reinvestment Agency
and charts the course for creating an urban, transit-oriented neighborhood adjacent to the
Salt Lake Central Station transit hub in west downtown.
Zoning Map Amendment
The amendment rezones certain properties within the Rio Grande District from GMU
Gateway Mixed Use to D4 Downtown Secondary Business District. The purpose of the
zone change is to allow additional building height. The additional building height will
transfer the overall development density of the district to taller buildings to support the
preservation of land for new streets and plazas, and the adaptive re-use of existing historic
buildings.
CRA Rio Grande District Team:
Wayne Mills - Senior Project Manager
Ashley Ogden - Senior Project Manager
Kristina Harrold - Project Manager
Marcus Lee – Project Coordinator
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DISTRICT CONTEXT
The Depot District
The Rio Grande District (area
subject to this petition) is located
within the Depot District, one of 10
geographic districts that make up
the Downtown Plan Area. The
Downtown Plan describes the
Depot District as “a complete urban
neighborhood.” The plan goes on to
say that “the future of the Depot
District is a dense urban
neighborhood that provides a full
range of housing options and is
served by all modes of transit.”
The Depot District is home to
regionally significant sports,
entertainment and cultural
facilities. The district is easily
accessed by automobile due to its
close proximity to I-15 and high-
capacity arterial streets, such as
400 South and 200 South. The Salt
Lake Central Station (Intermodal Hub) creates a transit-rich environment with access to TRAX,
Frontrunner, local buses, Amtrak, and Greyhound services.
The CRA’s involvement in the Depot District began in the late 90’s when the Depot District
Redevelopment Project Area was created. Since then, the CRA has made significant investment in
the neighborhood, including removing railroad tracks from 500 West, shortening the 400 South
viaduct, participation in the development of the Gateway and Asher Adams Hotel, affordable housing
development, and acquisition of properties that are subject to the Rio Grande District Vision &
Implementation Plan. The CRA recently submitted an application to create a Housing and Transit
Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) that is centered on Salt Lake Central Station, which, if approved, will
provide funding to support the buildout of the Rio Grande District, including the planned
infrastructure upgrades, streetscapes, public open spaces, adaptive reuse of existing structures,
affordable housing, and more, as envisioned in the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan.
Additional information regarding the Depot District can be found in the Downtown Plan and the Rio
Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan.
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The Rio Grande District
The Rio Grande District is a two-block area located within the Depot District on the western edge of
Downtown. It is bordered by 400 South to the south, 200 South to the north, 600 West and Salt Lake
Central Station to the west, and 500 West and the Rio Grande Depot to the east. The CRA owns
approximately 11 acres of land within the Rio Grande District.
Fig. 2: Rio Grande District (aerial)
The diagrams on the following pages provide information on land ownership, current zoning, and
mobility within the Rio Grande District. More detailed information can be found in the Rio Grande
District Vision & Implementation Plan, starting on page 29.
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Ownership
Fig. 3: Ownership
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Ownership (cont.)
The Rio Grande District consists of a conglomerate of property owners and businesses.
Property Owners Acreage Parcels Buildings on Property
Fill the Pot / A Place for Your Stuff
SDI Printex
Agency acres 29 Salt Lake Mattress Building
Intermountain Furniture Building
Blue Warehouse
Nicholas & Co. 3.3 acres 1 Nicholas & Co. Building
Artspace City Center
Artspace 1.6 acres 3 Artspace Macaroni Flats
Artspace Bridge
University of Utah Foundation 1.9 acres 7 Vacant
Property ownership and use subject to change
Fig. 4: Ownership Table
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Zoning
Fig. 5: Zoning
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Mobility
Fig. 6: Mobility
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The Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan
The CRA owns approximately 11 acres of land within the Rio Grande District. In 2023, the CRA hired
a consultant team to prepare a strategy for redeveloping the Rio Grande District according to the
vision, goals and objectives of the Downtown Plan. The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation
Plan was endorsed by the CRA Board of Directors (comprised of Salt Lake City Council members) in
December 2024, and charts a detailed course for creating a vibrant, transit-oriented neighborhood
that capitalizes on the site’s adjacency to the Salt Lake Central Station in west Downtown.
During Plan development, conversations with the community revealed common themes and
observations that are important to the users and neighbors of the Rio Grande District, which were
distilled into 11 “Design Moves” that will ensure that future development activities conform with the
vision for the neighborhood. These include:
1. Establish compact, walkable blocks by breaking up the typical Salt Lake City block with
new streets to ensure a walkable environment while promoting compact urban development.
2. Restore the site for all living things by planting native species and promoting biodiversity,
clean air, and water conservation.
3. Enable low carbon mobility via low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are
seamlessly connected to Salt Lake Central Station.
4. Champion the Green Loop as a critical part of the mobility network and an inclusive
community open space that will activate the neighborhood at different times of the day and
year.
5. Ensure functional roadways by providing two-way travel lanes, on street parking, pick
up/drop off points, and ingress and egress for parking and loading.
6. Lead with a shared parking strategy that includes progressive parking ratios, a shared
garage for neighborhood users, and opportunities to broker agreements to utilize existing but
underutilized parking supply within the Depot District.
7. Curate public places, such as the 300 South Festival Street, Arts Campus, and Green Loop,
with arts, culture, and performance.
8. Strengthen social fabric by delivering community benefits that support a more equitable,
resilient urban fabric and ensuring that historically marginalized and underrepresented
communities are the beneficiaries of this new district.
9. Catalyze street life and mixed-use development with activated ground floor space for
shops, restaurants, and maker’s spaces, and an array of other land uses ranging from
residential, to space for non-profits, to incubator, lab, and office space for the growing life
sciences industry.
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10. Maximize the TOD potential by allowing for increased building heights and density.
11. Design sustainable buildings that promote occupant connections to nature, preservation
of key buildings to preserve embodied carbon, conservation of water, and harnessing of the
sun through high performing buildings and renewable energy systems.
The diagrams on the following pages are a visual representation of the Rio Grande District vision.
The full Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan can be found here -
https://rda.slc.gov/home/riograndedistrict/.
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Fig. 7: Human Centered Public Realm Diagram
Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan
Fig. 8: Mixed-Use Transit Oriented District Diagram
Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan
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Fig. 9: Rio Grande District Open Space Diagram
Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan
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MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
The Rio Grande District is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Plan. The Downtown Plan,
adopted in 2016, divides the plan area into 10 unique geographic districts and provides a set of
initiatives for development of each district. One of the unique districts is the Depot District, which is
highlighted as “a complete urban neighborhood” that:
• Provides housing choice
• Is vibrant and active
• Is prosperous
• Fosters equity and opportunity
• Is connected
• Is walkable
• Is welcoming and safe
• Unites city and nature
• Is beautiful
Catalytic Project
The Downtown Plan identifies a catalytic project for each geographic district that is intended to
“unlock the potential of each district and the downtown as a whole.” The catalytic project in the
Depot District is the “Hub Implementation Strategy,” a previous iteration of the CRA’s redevelopment
plans for the area comprising the Rio Grande District. The following are the key concepts of the Hub
Implementation Strategy, which served as the cornerstone for development of the Rio Grande
District Vision & Implementation Plan:
• Increased use of Frontrunner to and from the area by increasing the office use in the area
• Smaller blocks bounded by new streets and walkways
• Reduced street widths
• Preserved older buildings where possible
• Employment-based transit-oriented development
• Integrated residential, office and commercial uses
• Unique paving, lighting, planting, and other design elements
• New pocket parks and plazas
• Reimagined “park blocks” along 500 West as usable linear park space
The proposed master plan amendment updates the catalytic project of the Depot District to reflect
the vision for the Rio Grande District. The proposal amends the language on page 106 and the
diagram on page 107 of the Downtown Plan “Hub Implementation Strategy” with the language and
diagrams on the following pages:
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CATALYTIC PROJECT: RIO GRANDE DISTRICT
The Rio Grande District is located in the Depot District of Salt Lake City, within the bounds of 200-
400 South and 500-600 West. The site is in a prime location with:
• High visibility near prominent entry and exit points to/from the CBD core;
• Unparalleled multi-modal transportation options with regional commuter rail, light rail, bus,
Amtrak, and Greyhound services available at UTA’s Salt Lake Central Station; and
• Close proximity to the city’s many cultural, sports, and entertainment options, such as the
Delta Center, home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club.
The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) owns approximately 11 acres of land
within the Rio Grande District and, in partnership with neighborhood stakeholders, developed a
redevelopment strategy for the area referred to as the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation
Plan. The implementation strategy envisions a vibrant new Downtown destination with a dense,
diverse mix of land uses that contribute to a District that is active for 18 hours a day. The site’s
unparalleled transit access will be complemented by low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that
provide safe and seamless connections to UTA’s Salt Lake Central Station and other nearby stops.
Anchored by the iconic Rio Grande Depot building, the neighborhood’s unique public spaces will be
an ever-evolving canvas for the wealth of artists, cultural organizations, and non-profits who already
call the neighborhood home. Increased density will be leveraged to deliver community benefits that
support a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable downtown for all.
The implementation strategy identifies the following 11 principles to guide future development of the
Rio Grande District:
• Establish Compact, Walkable Blocks
• Restore the Site for all Living Things
• Enable Low Carbon Mobility
• Curate Public Places with Arts, Culture, and Performance
• Strengthen Social Fabric
• Catalyze Street Life and Mixed-Use Development
• Champion the Green Loop
• Ensure Functional Roadways
• Lead with Shared Parking
• Maximize the TOD Potential
• Design Sustainable Buildings
The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan is considered an implementation strategy that
advances Plan Salt Lake and the Downtown Plan. While the specific details may change, the
diagrams on the next page represent the vision for buildout of the Rio Grande District.
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Standards for Master Plan Amendments
Section 19.06.070 of the City Code provides a list of factors the Planning Commission and City
Council should consider when considering a General Plan Amendment. The following are the list of
factors with the CRA’s response as it relates to the proposed update to the Downtown Plan.
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with citywide policies.
Plan Salt Lake is the citywide vision plan and provides the framework for growth in the City through
a list of guiding principles. The proposed update to the Downtown Plan is supported by the following
Guiding Principles in Plan Salt Lake:
Growth: Growing responsibly, while providing people with choices about where they live, how
they live, and how they get around.
• Locate new development in area with existing infrastructure and amenities, such as
transit and transportation corridors;
• Encourage a mix of land uses.
• Promote infill and redevelopment of underutilized land.
• Accommodate and promote an increase in the City’s population.
Housing: Access to a wide variety of housing types for all income levels throughout the City,
providing the basic human need for safety and responding to changing demographics.
• Ensure access to affordable housing citywide (including rental and very low income).
• Direct new growth toward areas with existing infrastructure and services that have
the potential to be people-oriented.
• Promote high density residential in areas served by transit.
Beautiful City: A beautiful city that is people focused.
• Reinforce downtown and the visually dominant center of the city through the use of
design standards and guidelines
Preservation: Maintaining places that provide a foundation for the City to affirm our past.
• Preserve and enhance neighborhood and district character.
• Retain areas and structures of historic and architectural value.
• Balance preservation with flexibility for change and growth.
Economy: A balanced economy that produces quality jobs and fosters an innovative
environment for commerce, entrepreneurial local business, and industry to thrive.
• Support the economic growth of Downtown, including development of Station
Center
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2. Whether the proposal is consistent with the goals, policies, or implementation
actions of the general plan, including applicable element plans.
The Downtown Plan charts the course of future growth in the Central Business District and
surrounding area and acknowledges that downtown is the center for dense urban living. The
Downtown Plan divides the plan area into 10 unique geographic districts and provides a set of
initiatives for development of each district. The Rio Grande District is located in the Depot District
and a summary of the initiatives established for the Depot District are included in the previous
section of this report.
The catalytic project in the Depot District is currently referred to as the Hub Implementation Strategy,
a previous iteration of the CRA’s redevelopment plans for the area comprising the Rio Grande
District. The proposed amendment to the Downtown Plan updates the catalytic project according to
the strategies developed in the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan. These strategies
are consistent with the key concepts and goals stated for the Hub Implementation Strategy and help
to ensure that future development is consistent with the goals, policies and implementation actions
of the Downtown Plan.
3. Whether significant change has occurred that warrants the creation of a new plan or
an update to an adopted plan.
The change that warrants an update to the Downtown Plan is the completion of the Rio Grande
District Vison & Implementation Plan, which was endorsed by the CRA Board of Directors in
December 2024. The Downtown Plan references the Hub Implementation Strategy, a previous
iteration of CRA’s redevelopment strategy for this area. In 2023, the CRA revisited the Hub
Implementation Strategy to ensure that redevelopment plans capitalize on the area’s potential and
the Depot District initiatives within the Downtown Plan were used as a foundation for this revised
vision/strategy. The proposed amendment updates and refines the Hub Implementation Strategy,
essentially replacing it. Amending the Downtown Plan ensures that the update to the redevelopment
strategy is reflected in the adopted plans of the City.
4. Whether the goals, policies, or implementation actions of the plan to be amended
have been achieved, are no longer relevant to or capable of addressing the current
issues or needs of the neighborhood or the city, or are no longer aligned with policies
in citywide plans.
The proposed plan amendment is not changing the goals or policies of the Downtown Plan. It is
updating the plan with more details on how the vision, goals and policies will be implemented.
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5. For petitions submitted by a property owner, the extent, effectiveness, and
proportionality of the public benefit proposed by the petitioner to the increase in
development potential if the proposal were to be adopted by the city council.
This standard is not applicable because the petition was initiated by the Mayor.
6. The potential for displacement of people who reside in any housing that is within the
boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner to
mitigate displacement.
There would be no displacement of residents within the Rio Grande District. In fact, the CRA’s
redevelopment strategy calls for the construction of new housing, thereby increasing housing supply
in the City.
7. The potential for displacement of any business that is located within the boundary of
the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner to mitigate
displacement.
The area subject to the proposed master plan amendment is the entire Rio Grande District; however,
the properties along 200 South and the Artspace-owned properties along and near 500 West are not
targeted for redevelopment. These properties are privately owned, some contain historic structures
that have been adaptively reused, and some were recently redeveloped. The remaining properties
will be redeveloped and are subject to the proposed rezone discussed later in this report.
The CRA owns 29 parcels in the Rio Grande District, with two of the parcels currently occupied by
businesses/organizations. The following provides a brief history of the properties and current uses.
502 W 300 South
There are two buildings on this parcel. The western building is occupied by SDI Printex, a screen-
printing company that produces promotional products. SDI was the original owner of the property
and sold it to the CRA with an understanding that the property would be redeveloped as part of the
Rio Grande District development strategy. An arrangement was made to allow SDI to lease the
building on a month-to-month basis at a rate well below market value. The intent of the reduced lease
rate was to allow SDI to build sufficient capital to relocate.
The eastern building is currently occupied by two service organizations: Fill the Pot Ministries and A
Place for Your Stuff. Fill the Pot Ministries provides meals to individuals in need and A Place for Your
Stuff provides personal storage space to people experiencing homelessness. The CRA offered the
use of the building at no cost with an understanding that the property will be redeveloped in the
future. The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan provides a phasing plan for
development and the land beneath the building occupied by these service organizations is the last
phase. This will allow sufficient time for the CRA to work with the organizations on developing a
relocation plan.
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310 S 500 West
The property at 310 S 500 West was purchased from the State of Utah in 2022. The building continues
to be occupied by the State as office space and a temporary storage location for historical artwork
and artifacts while a new facility is being constructed at the State Capitol. When the new facility is
complete, the State will vacate the property, and it will be redeveloped by USA Climbing and serve as
the home of their headquarters and training center for the national team.
8. The potential impacts to properties in the immediate vicinity of the proposal.
The impacts that the proposed update to the Downtown Plan will have are positive. Implementation
of the Rio Grande District Plan will result in investment in an area that is ripe for change. The proposed
plan update charts a course for implementing redevelopment of this area of the City as envisioned
by the Downtown Plan.
9. The potential impacts on the city to provide safe drinking water, storm water, and
sewer to the property based on the additional development potential of future
development.
The CRA has hired a team of consultants to design the street and infrastructure improvements
needed to support the increased density envisioned in the Rio Grande District Vision &
Implementation Plan. The CRA is also pursuing the funds needed for construction of the
infrastructure improvements and is working with a team of representatives from all applicable City
departments and divisions to ensure that the improvements comply with applicable codes and
policies.
10. The potential impacts to public safety resources created by the increase in
development potential that may result from the proposed amendment.
The Rio Grande area has a history of public safety issues, largely due to a lack of development activity.
Implementation of the Rio Grande District Plan will result in a positive change to the neighborhood
as it will provide 24-hour activity in the neighborhood.
11. The potential impacts to any other city service, infrastructure, or resource that may
be impacted by the increase in development potential that may result from the
proposed amendment.
As mentioned previously, the CRA is working with a team of representatives from all applicable City
departments and divisions to address services, infrastructure, and resources needed to serve the
Rio Grande District.
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ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
Purpose
The Rio Grande District is currently in the GMU Gateway Mixed-Use district, and the proposal is to
change the zoning of certain properties to D4 Downtown Secondary Business District.
Fig. 10: Current Zoning
Rezoning the Rio Grande District is instrumental in implementing the Rio Grande District Plan. The
Plan was developed as a strategy for implementing the Downtown plan and it provides a detailed
roadmap for creating a dense, urban, transit-oriented neighborhood that capitalizes on adjacency to
the Salt Lake Central Station transit hub. Rezoning the properties to D4 will allow for taller buildings.
The increase in allowable building height will increase density, shifting the development potential
from being spread out across the entire district to being concentrated on smaller building footprints.
It follows the concept of going up instead of out. Allowing buildings to go up will free up land to be
used for:
• New public streets and midblock connections that break up the large 10-acre blocks
• Development of a Festival Street along 300 South
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• An Arts Campus Plaza
• A new park under the 400 South overpass
• Development of a shared parking structure at the perimeter of the District
• Preservation/reuse of two historic buildings
• Infrastructure improvements that support future development
Properties Subject to Rezone
There are 35 properties included in the proposed rezone area with 28 of the properties owned by the
CRA and seven owned by the University of Utah. The properties along 200 South and the Artspace-
owned properties along and near 500 West are not targeted for redevelopment. These properties are
privately owned, some contain historic structures that have been adaptively reused, and some were
recently redeveloped; therefore, they are not included in the rezoning proposal. Representatives from
the CRA have been working with the owner of the property located at the northwest corner of the
southern block of the Rio Grande District and offered to include their property in the rezone petition.
The property owner is not interested in rezoning their property at this time.
Subject Property Ownership
CRA
University of Utah
Fig. 11: Rezone Area - Ownership
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Existing and Proposed Zoning - Site and Building Design Comparison
The GMU and D4 districts are similar in relation to site and building design regulations. Both districts
create a dense urban environment by placing buildings close to the sidewalk, requiring active ground
floors along street frontages, and requiring mid-block walkways when identified in the Downtown
Plan.
The following table provides a generalized comparison of the site and building design regulations
between the GMU and D4 zone:
GMU (existing zone) D4 (proposed zone)
Minimum = None
Maximum = 10 feet Maximum = 8 feet (can exceed
the maximum for plazas)
Side and Rear Building Setbacks
% of the street facing ground floor
that requires an active use
% of durable materials along
street facing facades
fl
fl
fl
fl
% of glass on street facing façade fl
fl
fl
fl
Minimum number of building
entrances along the street length length
Maximum length of blank street
facing facades
Maximum building length along
the street
Fig. 12: Zoning Comparison Table
Both zones allow similar land uses. One specific difference is that the GMU district requires
residential uses along 500 West. Rezoning the subject properties to D4 would eliminate this
requirement; however, the Rio Grande District Plan identifies two parcels along 500 west for
substantial residential development (see pages 106 and 107 of the Rio Grande District Plan).
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Building Height
The biggest difference between the existing and proposed zones, and the reason for the rezone
request, is building height. The maximum “by-right” building height in the GMU zone is 90 feet with
180 feet of height allowed through the Design Review process. The by-right building height in the D4
district is 200 feet with buildings allowed up to 600 feet through Design Review.
The Rio Grande District Plan contains detailed design guidelines with targeted building heights
ranging from 75 feet for the future USA Climbing site on the southwest corner of 300 South and 500
West, to 400 feet for a residential/mixed-use tower on the northwest corner of that same intersection.
Rezoning the subject properties to D4 is necessary to achieve the density envisioned by the Rio
Grande District Plan.
To mitigate potential impacts of taller buildings, the Rio Grande District Plan contains design
guidelines that are intended to break up the massing of buildings by limiting podium height and
requiring upper floors to be stepped back. The plan also includes guidelines related to street level
ground floor activation and sustainable building design. The following two diagrams are from the Rio
Grande District Plan and provide a visual representation of the podium heights and building massing.
The detailed guidelines begin on page 101 of the Rio Grande District Plan.
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Fig. 13: Building Podium Diagram
Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan
Fig. 14: Building Orientation and Massing Diagram
Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan
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Standards for Zoning Map Amendments
Section 21A.50 of the Zoning Ordinance provides a list of factors the City Council should consider
when making a decision to amend the zoning map. The following are the list of factors with the CRA’s
response as it relates to the purpose of the zoning amendment stated in the previous section.
1. Whether a proposed map amendment is consistent with and helps
implement the purposes, goals, objectives, and policies of the city as stated
through its various adopted planning documents
Plan Salt Lake is the citywide vision plan and provides the framework for growth in the City through
a list of guiding principles. Considering the purpose of the proposed zoning amendment and
implementation of the Rio Grande District Plan, the following Guiding Principles in Plan Salt Lake
support the rezoning:
Growth: Growing responsibly, while providing people with choices about where they live, how
they live, and how they get around.
• Locate new development in area with existing infrastructure and amenities, such as
transit and transportation corridors;
• Encourage a mix of land uses.
• Promote infill and redevelopment of underutilized land.
• Accommodate and promote an increase in the City’s population.
Housing: Access to a wide variety of housing types for all income levels throughout the City,
providing the basic human need for safety and responding to changing demographics.
• Ensure access to affoCRAble housing citywide (including rental and very low
income).
• Direct new growth toward areas with existing infrastructure and services that have
the potential to be people-oriented.
• Promote high density residential in areas served by transit.
Beautiful City: A beautiful city that is people focused.
• Reinforce downtown and the visually dominant center of the city through the use of
design standards and guidelines
Preservation: Maintaining places that provide a foundation for the City to affirm our past.
• Preserve and enhance neighborhood and district character.
• Retain areas and structures of historic and architectural value.
• Balance preservation with flexibility for change and growth.
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Economy: A balanced economy that produces quality jobs and fosters an innovative
environment for commerce, entrepreneurial local business, and industry to thrive.
• Support the economic growth of Downtown, including development of Station
Center
The Downtown Plan charts the course of future growth in the Central Business District and
surrounding area and acknowledges that downtown is the center for dense urban living. The
Downtown Plan divides the plan area into 10 unique geographic districts and provides a set of
initiatives for development of each district. The Rio Grande District is located in the Depot District
and a summary of the initiatives established for the Depot District are summarized throughout this
report.
The Depot District’s catalytic project is the Hub Implementation Strategy, and the Rio Grande District
Vision & Implementation Plan is the roadmap for implementing that strategy. Rezoning the Rio
Grande District is necessary function of implementing the initiatives established for the Depot
District as stated in the Downtown Plan.
2. Whether a proposed map amendment furthers the applicable purpose
statements of the zoning ordinance.
The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is stated in Section 21A.02.030. One purpose of zoning is to
implement the adopted plans of the City. Rezoning the Rio Grande District to D4 will be a major step
in implementing the Rio Grande District plan, which is a key initiative of the Downtown Plan.
The purpose of the D4 district is to:
“…foster an environment consistent with the area's function as a housing, entertainment,
cultural, convention, business, and retail section of the city that supports the Central
Business District. Development is intended to support the regional venues in the district,
such as the Salt Palace Convention Center, and to be less intense than in the Central
Business District. This district is appropriate in areas where supported by applicable master
plans. The standards are intended to achieve established objectives for urban and historic
design, pedestrian amenities, and land use control, particularly in relation to retail
commercial uses.”
The Rio Grande District would further the purpose of the D4 district. Rezoning the Rio Grande District
will be instrumental in creating a housing, entertainment, cultural, business, and retail hub that
supports the Central Business District, as well as the nearby regional venues.
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3. The extent to which a proposed map amendment will affect adjacent and
nearby properties due to the change in development potential and allowed
uses that do not currently apply to the property.
The Rio Grande District is currently zoned GMU, and the proposal is to rezone a portion of the district
to D4. The allowed land uses and the design regulations are similar in both zones so there would be
no impact on nearby properties regarding property use and design.
The main difference between the two districts is building height. The GMU zone allows buildings up
to 180 feet in height and the D4 allows 600 feet of building height. Both districts require design review
approval to achieve those heights.
The Rio Grande District is comprised of two City blocks. There are no existing, permanent land uses
on the southern block, so the entire block will be redeveloped. Since the entire block will be
redeveloped, there would be no impact on adjacent land uses with the proposed change in zoning.
The north block is a mix of developed property and properties targeted for redevelopment. The
properties targeted for redevelopment are owned by the CRA and are subject to the proposed zoning
amendment. The properties not subject to the rezone include those that front 200 South and the
Artspace and Macaroni Flats properties located on 500 West.
The CRA acknowledges that a 600-foot building wall could impact adjacent properties. The Rio
Grande District Plan provides strategies to mitigate these impacts by stipulating building form
standards that will be used when the CRA markets the properties for development. The building form
standards begin on page 112 of the Rio Grande District Plan and a summary of the standards is as
follows:
• Taller building height in the center of the district along 300 South with heights stepping
down to the perimeter of the district.
• Podium heights that match the height of adjacent structures.
• Building stepbacks above the podium.
In addition to the building form standards in the Rio Grande Plan, all buildings over 200 feet in height
in the D4 district require design review. Design Review requires compliance with the Design Review
standards stated in Section 21A.59 of the Zoning Ordinance and requires approval by the Planning
Commission.
4. Whether a proposed map amendment is consistent with the purposes and
provisions of any applicable overlay zoning districts which may impose
additional standards.
No overlay zoning districts would be impacted with this petition.
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5. The potential impacts on the city to provide safe drinking water, storm water,
and sewer to the property and other properties based on the additional
development potential of future development including any impact that may
result in exceeding existing or planned capacities that may be located further
away from the subject property.
The CRA has hired a team of consultants to design the street and infrastructure improvements
needed to support the increased density that would result from the proposed zone change. The CRA
is also pursuing the funds needed for construction of the infrastructure improvements and is working
with a team of representatives from all applicable City departments and divisions to ensure that the
improvements comply with applicable codes and policies.
6. The status of existing transportation facilities, any planned changes to the
transportation facilities, and the impact that the proposed amendment may
have on the city's ability, need, and timing of future transportation
improvements.
Existing Transportation Facilities
The Rio Grande District is bordered to the north and south by city arterial streets, to the west by the
Salt Lake Central Station transit hub and is approximately two blocks from I-15. The existing
transportation network provides various options for mobility and is sufficient to support the increase
in density and activity as a result of the proposed change in zoning.
Planned Transportation Facilities
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) recently completed the TechLink TRAX study, an analysis of
alternatives for improving light rail service. The preferred alternative adds a new light rail line along
400 West with a station at 300 South, just one block east of the Rio Grande District. When
implemented, the new rail line and station will increase transit options in an already transit-rich
neighborhood.
The TechLink Study also recommends adding new tracks along 400 South, which is the southern edge
of the Rio Grande District. This new line would add a connection to the Salt Lake Central Station for
operational redundancy or future transit service. The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation
Plan recognizes a 25-foot easement along the southern edge of the district in anticipation of the
future rail line along 400 South.
In addition to an increase in transit, implementation of the Rio Grande District plan will result in new
local streets that will break up the larger blocks, thereby increasing walkability and bike and
automobile circulation.
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7. The proximity of necessary amenities such as parks, open space, schools,
fresh food, entertainment, cultural facilities, and the ability of current and
future residents to access these amenities without having to rely on a
personal vehicle.
The Rio Grande District is within walking distance to Pioneer Park, The Gateway, the Delta Center,
and numerous other locations for food, entertainment, and culture. The District is also adjacent to
the Salt Lake Central Station transit hub, which will allow future residents to access any amenity in
the region that is accessible by transit. In addition to existing amenities, implementation of the Rio
Grande District will result in new parks, public plazas, restaurants, and entertainment destinations
within the district itself.
8. The potential impacts to public safety resources created by the increase in
development potential that may result from the proposed amendment.
The Rio Grande area has a history of public safety issues due to a lack of development activity.
Rezoning the District is a crucial step in implementing the Rio Grande District Plan and
implementation of the plan will result in a positive change to the neighborhood as it will provide 24-
hour activity in the neighborhood.
9. The potential for displacement of people who reside in any housing that is
within the boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the
petitioner to mitigate displacement.
There is no housing on the properties subject to the zoning amendment.
10. The potential for displacement of any business that is located within the
boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner
to mitigate displacement.
The properties subject to the proposed zoning amendment are owned by the CRA and University of
Utah. The University owned properties are vacant; therefore, there would be no displacement of
businesses.
The CRA owns 29 parcels in the Rio Grande District, with two of the parcels currently occupied by
businesses/organizations. The following provides a brief history of the properties and current uses.
502 W 300 South
There are two buildings on this parcel. The western building is occupied by SDI Printex, a screen-
printing company that produces promotional products. SDI was the original owner of the property
and sold it to the CRA with an understanding that the property would be redeveloped as part of the
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Rio Grande District development strategy. An arrangement was made to allow SDI to lease the
building on a month-to-month basis at a rate well below market value. The intent of the reduced
lease rate was to allow SDI to build sufficient capital to relocate.
The eastern building is currently occupied by two service organizations: Fill the Pot Ministries and A
Place for Your Stuff. Fill the Pot Ministries provides meals to individuals in need and A Place for Your
Stuff provides personal storage space to people experiencing homelessness. The CRA offered the
use of the building at no cost with an understanding that the property will be redeveloped in the
future. The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan provides a phasing plan for
development and the land beneath the building occupied by these service organizations is the last
phase. This will allow sufficient time for the CRA to work with the organizations on developing a
relocation plan.
310 S 500 West
The property at 310 S 500 West was purchased from the State of Utah in 2022. The building
continues to be occupied by the State as office space and a temporary storage location for
historical artwork and artifacts while a new facility is being constructed at the State Capitol. When
the new facility is complete, the State will vacate the property, and it will be redeveloped by USA
Climbing and serve as the home of their headquarters and training center for the national team.
11. The community benefits that would result from the proposed map
amendment, as identified in Section 21A.50.050.C.
The Community Benefit standard applies to petitions initiated by a private property owner. This
petition was initiated by the Mayor; therefore, the community benefit standard does not apply.
Regardless, rezoning the Rio Grande District to D4 will result in numerous benefits that would not
otherwise be provided without the amendment. The overall purpose of the amendment is to shift the
development potential from being spread out across the entire district to being concentrated on
smaller building footprints. It follows the concept of going up instead of out. Allowing buildings to go
up will free up land that will be used for new streets and plazas. It also transfers the development
potential from two properties with historic buildings, allowing those properties to be reused.
Rezoning the District and implementing the Rio Grande District Plan is consistent with the following
community benefits as described in Section 21A.50.050C of the Zoning Ordinance:
• Dedication of public open space
• Preserving historic structures
• Expanding public infrastructure
MAYOR ERIN MENDENHALL
Executive Director
DANNY WALZ
Director
SALT LAKE CITY COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AGENCY
MEMO
DATE: September 10, 2025
TO: Cassie Younger, Senior Planner
CC: Danny Walz, CRA Director; Cara Lindsley, Deputy CRA Director; Ashley Ogden, CRA
Senior Project Manager; File
FROM: Wayne Mills, CRA Senior Project Manager
RE: Rio Grande District Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments – Request to Schedule
Planning Commission Hearing
The purpose of this memo is to request that the Planning Division schedule Petitions PLNPCM2025-
00180 and PLNPCM2025-00181 for a Planning Commission public hearing. The petitions were initiated
by the Mayor to implement the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan, and the CRA is acting
as the mayor’s representative. As you are aware, the petitions were scheduled for a public hearing on May
28, 2025, and the CRA requested that the Planning Commission postpone its public hearing to allow time
for further refinement of the proposal.
The CRA has completed additional work on the petitions and would like to make minor revisions,
including adding a reference to mid-block walkway requirements in the proposed Downtown Master Plan
amendment language and removing a small portion of a parcel from rezoning consideration. The
proposed changes are explained below.
Master Plan Amendment Petition Revision
The petition initiated by the Mayor is an amendment to the Depot District section of the Downtown
Master Plan. The master plan highlights the “Hub Implementation Strategy” as the catalytic project in the
Depot District, and the Hub Implementation Strategy was a previous iteration of the CRA’s
redevelopment plans for the area now called the Rio Grande District. The proposed master plan
amendment updates the language to reflect the goals stated in the Rio Grande District Vision &
Implementation Plan.
A primary objective of the Downtown Plan is to increase connectivity and pedestrian mobility downtown,
and page 99 of the plan contains a diagram showing the locations of existing and future mid-block
walkways. The mid-block connections identified on the blocks bounded by 200 South, 500 West, 400
South, and 600 West were a result of the CRA’s Station Center Plan, the previous iteration of what is now
the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan.
In an effort to ensure consistency between the mid-block street network that will be developed as part of
the Rio Grande District redevelopment effort and the mid-block connections identified in the Downtown
Plan, we are proposing to add language to the master plan amendment that states that the mid-block
walkway plan shown on page 99 of the Downtown Plan is amended to reflect the mobility network as
identified in the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan. To this end, the following replaces
the proposed master plan amendment language as stated on pages 15 and 16 of the report submitted with
the petition initiation. The new language is underlined.
CATALYTIC PROJECT: RIO GRANDE DISTRICT
The Rio Grande District is located in the Depot District of Salt Lake City, within the bounds of 200-
400 South and 500-600 West. The site is in a prime location with:
• High visibility near prominent entry and exit points to/from the CBD core;
• Unparalleled multi-modal transportation options with regional commuter rail, light rail, bus,
Amtrak, and Greyhound services available at UTA’s Salt Lake Central Station; and
• Close proximity to the city’s many cultural, sports, and entertainment options, such as the Delta
Center, home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth.
The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) owns approximately 11 acres of land
within the Rio Grande District and, in partnership with neighborhood stakeholders, developed a
redevelopment strategy for the area referred to as the Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation
Plan. The implementation strategy envisions a vibrant new Downtown destination with a dense, diverse
mix of land uses that contribute to a District that is active for 18 hours a day. The site’s unparalleled
transit access will be complemented by low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities that provide safe and
seamless connections to UTA’s Salt Lake Central Station and other nearby stops. Anchored by the iconic
Rio Grande Depot building, the neighborhood’s unique public spaces will be an ever-evolving canvas
for the wealth of artists, cultural organizations, and non-profits who already call the neighborhood
home. Increased density will be leveraged to deliver community benefits that support a more equitable,
inclusive, and sustainable downtown for all.
The implementation strategy identifies the following 11 principles to guide future development of the
Rio Grande District:
• Establish Compact, Walkable Blocks
• Restore the Site for all Living Things
• Enable Low Carbon Mobility
• Curate Public Places with Arts, Culture, and Performance
• Strengthen Social Fabric
• Catalyze Street Life and Mixed-Use Development
• Champion the Green Loop
• Ensure Functional Roadways
• Lead with Shared Parking
• Maximize the TOD Potential
• Design Sustainable Buildings
The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation Plan is considered an implementation strategy that
advances Plan Salt Lake and the Downtown Plan. While the specific details may change, the
diagrams on the next page represent the vision for the buildout of the Rio Grande District. As seen on
the following diagrams, development of the Rio Grande District includes new mid-block street
connections. The mobility network shown on the diagrams below amends the location of the mid-
block walkways as shown on page 99 of the Downtown Plan.
Zoning Map Amendment Revision
One of the parcels included in the rezone petition is a narrow strip of land located along the south side of
300 South. This strip of land was formerly part of the 300 South right-of-way. The city vacated this
portion of 300 South to reduce the width of the street, and the land is intended to be incorporated into the
abutting parcels.
As stated on page 22 of the report submitted with the zoning amendment petition, the property located at
333 S. 600 West is in the Rio Grande District but is not included in the zoning map amendment. The CRA
has been working with the owner of the property, but the owner does not want to rezone their property at
this time. Since the narrow strip of land along 300 South is intended to be added to this property, the
portion of the strip of land abutting the parcel should be excluded from the rezone petition so as not to
create a split-zoned parcel when the properties are combined. If the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the rezone proposal, the CRA will provide a legal description of the portion of the strip of
land that is subject to the zoning map amendment. In the meantime, the following map replaces the map
of the properties subject to the rezone as shown on page 22 in the Master Plan and Zoning Map
Amendment report.
In conclusion, I appreciate your consideration and patience. Please contact me if you have questions or
suggestions on further refinements to the proposal. We look forward to working with you on scheduling
the petitions for Planning Commission review.
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From: Cindy Franke
To: Younger, Cassie
Subject: Re: (EXTERNAL) Comments on Rio Grande District Amendment
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:56:47 PM
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Hi Cassie,
Thank you for reaching out.
Regarding my first comment, I just wanted confirmation that the midblock walkway was
not on our property. We did not think that was the intent, and have been working with the
SLC CRA on their plans for the block, but wanted to cover our bases due to past
experiences.
My other comment on the Design Standards was requesting that they be considered for
this area so that these historic buildings are not completely lost among the high rises.
Artspace and CRA put a lot of money into preserving these structures and we want to
ensure their historic character is maintained.
Best,
Cindy
From: Younger, Cassie <cassie.younger@slc.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:12 PM
To: Cindy Franke <cindy@artspaceutah.org>
Subject: RE: (EXTERNAL) Comments on Rio Grande District Amendment
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for your comments. They will be forwarded to the members of the
Planning Commission.
I’m a little confused by your first comment, since all the midblock walkways
shown in the Report should be the same. The ones next to the Artspace
property are shown on CRA property
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As for the other comments, the heights transition Design Standard is only
applied “when development is abutting a zone with a height maximum of 35'
or less or abutting a local historic landmark site.” The buildings within this
development are National – not Local- historic sites. So this Design Standard
would not apply. This application does not include development plans so do not
know where the CRA intends to put their taller buildings.
Hope this helps,
Cassie Younger | (she/her)
Senior Planner
PLANNING DIVISION | SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
Office: 801-535-6211
Email: cassie.younger@slc.gov
WWW.SLC.GOV slc.gov/planning
From: Cindy Franke <cindy@artspaceutah.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Younger, Cassie <cassie.younger@slc.gov>
Subject: (EXTERNAL) Comments on Rio Grande District Amendment
You don't often get email from cindy@artspaceutah.org. Learn why this is important
Hi Cassie,
Below are a few comments we have on the proposed Zoning Map and General Plan
Amendment for the Rio Grande District:
1. It appears the intent is for the midblock walkway to be on RDA property, but I want
to clarify that the midblock walkway does not go on Artspace City Center property
where our driveway to our underground parking garage is located. The map on
page 56 shows a straight line for the proposed midblock walkway, but on pages 22
and 26 it appears the street jogs around our property as previously discussed with
the CRA.
2. We are concerned about the proposed building heights of up to 400' blocking the
two historic buildings we have preserved in the area, the historic ZCMI general
warehouse/Artspace City Center and the historic Western Macaroni
Manufacturing Company factory/Artspace Macaroni Flats (which was completed
in partnership with SLC CRA), as well as the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Station. We are requesting that Salt Lake's Design Standards 21.A.37.050.R.
Height Transition regulations be required to better promote transition of scale
between buildings of different heights, especially surrounding historic buildings.
3. This concern has previously been voiced, but the proposed building heights also
block the solar panels that we have on Macaroni Flats and are currently installing
on Artspace Bridge Projects, negating the intent of "Design Moves" #11 of
designing sustainable buildings and preventing us from "harnessing of the sun
through high performing buildings and renewable energy systems". We ask you to
consider developing the larger structures on the southwest corner of the district
where there are no existing buildings, and to have more moderate sized buildings
adjacent to existing buildings and along the green loop.
Thank you,
Cindy Franke | Vice President
ARTSPACE
230 South 500 West, Suite 235
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
801.534.0231
www.artspaceutah.org
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Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
City Council briefing February 3, 2026
PLNPCM2025-00180 & 00181
RIO GRANDE GENERAL
PLAN & ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT
Salt Lake City //Planning Division
1.General Plan Amendment to
update portions of the Downtown
Plan
2.Zoning Map Amendment to rezone
32 parcels from GMU Gateway
Mixed Use to D-4 Secondary Central
Business District
REQUEST
Salt Lake City //Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Rio Grande
Intermodal
Hub
Future USA
Climbing
Training
Center
Artspace
50
0
W
60
0
W
300 S
200 S
400 S
<20 minute Walking distance to:
•Gateway
•Delta Center
•Pioneer Park
•Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Visual from the proposed Update “Rio Grande District”
Current Catalytic Project featured in the
Downtown Plan
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
MID BLOCK WALKWAYS
Existing Midblock Walkway Plan Proposed Midblock Walkway Plan
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
•32 parcels within Rio Grande
Area
•Owned by CRA or University of
Utah
•From GMU to D-4
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
COMPARISON OF GMU & D-4
Zoning Standard GMU D-4
Height Minimum 75’
Design Review over 90’
Maximum 180’
By right up to 200’
200 through 600’ with DR and D4
Standards
Maximum 600’
Fron/ Corner Setbacks Max 10’, Min 10’ for residential 0 Minimum, 8’ maximum
Design Standards Identical, except the following:
Glass: Upper floors 40 50
Budling entrance (feet between) 40 60
Maximum Blank wall 15 20
Lighting: parking lot X
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
D-4 STANDARDS OVER 200’:
Buildings from 200’ to 600’, through Design
Review process:
Shall include a minimum stepback of five feet (5’)
…Located above the first floor and below one hundred
twenty feet (120’)
The building includes at least one of the following
options:
1.Midblock walkway is provided on the property.
…and exceeds all the required dimensions by at least
five feet;
2.The building is utilizing affordable housing
incentives
3.The requirement for enhanced active ground floor
uses must be increased to 100%
4.The applicant provides a restrictive covenant on a
historic building, a building that is fifty (50) years or
older, or a building that is a nationally recognized
property, located outside of the H Historic
Preservation Overlay District for the purpose of
preserving the structure for a minimum of fifty (50)
years; or
5.The proposal includes a privately owned, publicly
accessible open space on the property or on
another property within the geographic boundaries of
the Downtown Plan.
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
STANDARDS FOR ZONING & PLAN
AMENDMENTS
•No Community Benefit is required for City-
initiated Petitions
•Consistent with purposes, goals objectives and polices
of the city including the Downtown Plan and Plan
Salt Lake
•Furthers the purpose statement of the ordinance
•Status of existing transportation facilities, and the
impact that the proposed amendment may have on
the city’s transportation improvements
•The extent to which it will affect nearby properties due
to development potential
•Public Safety impacts created by development
potential
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission forwarded
a unanimous positive
recommendation to the City Council
on October 22, 2025
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
Cassie Younger
RIO GRANDE DISTRICT
Salt Lake Central Station
Historic Rio Grande Depot
Central Business District
Pioneer Park
The Gateway
Pitt Street Pedestrian Mall - Sydney, Australia
Plan Implementation – Next Steps
•Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ)
•USA Climbing
•Zoning Amendment
•Public Improvements
•Developer Solicitation
WEBSITE
cra.slc.gov/home/riograndedistrict/
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
01/07/2026
Date Sent to Council:
01/13/2026
From:
Department *
Community and Neighborhood
Employee Name:
Martinez, Diana
E-mail
diana.martinez@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
01/12/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/13/2026
Subject:
Fence Text Amendments
Additional Staff Contact:
Jason Berntson, jason.berntson@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Jason Berntson, jason.berntson@slc.govJohn Anderson, john.anderson@slc.gov
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Favorable recommendation with modifications to staff's recommendation
Background/Discussion
See first attachment for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Provide your perspective on the value of recommending a public hearing
State law requires a public hearing.
Public Process
Complied with State Law and Zoning requirements. Notified all Recognized Community Organization and held online Open House.
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145486, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5486 TEL 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
PLNPCM2025-00138
Two zoning text amendments petitions were considered. The first one, PLNPCM2025-00138 is a
petition initiated by the Planning Commission, to amend the zoning ordinance to increase the fence
height of front yard fences (between the front lot line and the primary façade of the primary façade of
the principal structure) from the required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light
Manufacturing) and M-1A (Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts city-wide.
Currently, front yard fencing between the front property line and the primary façade of the principal
structure on a property in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zoning District cannot exceed four feet.
The amendment of the ordinance would allow a six-foot fence in the front yard setback to help secure
the patrons, buildings, and parking areas.
PLNPCM2025-00045
The second zoning text amendment considered, PLNPCM2025-00045, a petition initiated by the City
Council, proposes amendments to sections of Title 21A.40.120 “Regulation of Fences, Walls and
Hedges”. The City Council has requested that the planning staff research and draft an ordinance text
amendment to update the Salt Lake City Code regarding the height and location of fences, walls, and
hedges, in accordance with the defined clear view standards.
Currently, fences, walls, and hedges are all regulated the same in the ordinance. Planning staff
recommended removing hedges from the fencing ordinance, for hedges to be regulated as
landscaping under the Landscaping and Buffers Ordinance 21A.48. The word “hedges” would be
taken out of the fencing ordinances as well as out of the Ground Mounted Utility Boxes Ordinance
21A.40.160, to be replaced with the word “landscaping”. Planning staff also recommended
increasing the rear and side yard fence height to a maximum of seven (7) feet.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
• Early Notification—On February 25, 2025, all city-wide Community Council Chairs were
sent the 45-day required notice for recognized community organizations. Only two
community councils, the Greater Avenues Community Council & Sugar House Community
Council, reached out to the planning staff to inquire about the applications. An online open
house was posted on the Planning Division’s website from March 3rd, 2025, to an extended
period ending May 8th, 2025.
• Planning Commission Meeting –
o PLNPCM2025-00138- The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider
the request on August 13, 2025, and voted 5 to 3 to send a favorable recommendation
to the City Council with a modification to planning staff’s recommendation stating
that M-1 and M-1A zoned properties that are abutting or across a public street from
zoning districts that permit residential use, the fence height cannot exceed four (4)
feet.
o PLNPCM2025-00045- The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider
the request on August 13, 2025, and voted 5 to 3 to send a favorable recommendation
to the City Council with a modification to the planning staff’s recommendation to
keep the rear and side yard fence height at a maximum of six (6) feet in height.
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a) Planning Commission Agenda- August 13, 2025
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025
c) Staff Report for PLNPCM2025-00138 -Planning Commission August 13, 2025
d) Staff Report PLNPCM2025-00045 - Planning Commission August 13, 2025
EXHIBITS:
1. Project Chronology
2. Notice of City Council Hearing
3. Original Petitions
4. Mailing List
5. Ordinance
6. Transmittal Memo
EXHIBITS:
1.PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
2.NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
3.ORIGINAL PETITION
4.ORDINANCE
5.MAILING LIST
1.PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition:
February 13, 2025
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
May 8, 2025
July 23, 2025
August 13, 2025
PLNPCM2025-00138- Zoning Text Amendment –
Petition to amend the zoning ordinance to
increase the fence height of front yard fences
(between the front lot line and the primary façade
of the primary façade of the principal structure)
from the required four feet to a maximum of six
feet in all M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-1A
(Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts city-
wide.
The Planning Commission initiated this petition for the Zoning
Text Amendment, it was accepted by Salt Lake City Planning
Division on this date.
Petition PLNPCM2025-00138 was assigned to Diana Martinez,
Senior Planner, for staff analysis and processing.
Early notification was sent to all Community Council Chairs city-
wide, providing information about the proposal and how to give
public input on the project. Beginning of 45-day input and
comment period.
End of extended 45-day Recognized Community Organization
notice period.
Public hearing notice sign with project information and notice of
the Planning Commission public hearing posted at two public
libraries: Sugar House Public Library and the Salt Lake City Main
Library.
The Planning Commission holds a public hearing and votes 5 to
3 to send a favorable recommendation to approve the proposed
text amendment.
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2025-00045- Zoning Text Amendment –
Proposes amendments to sections of Title 21A.40.120
“Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges”. The City Council
has requested that the planning staff research and draft an
ordinance text amendment to update the Salt Lake City Code
regarding the height and location of fences, walls, and
hedges, in accordance with the defined clear view standards.
February 13, 2025
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
May 8, 2025
July 23, 2025
August 13, 2025
The City Council initiated this petition for the Zoning Text
Amendment, it was accepted by Salt Lake City Planning
Division on this date.
Petition PLNPCM2025-00138 was assigned to Diana Martinez,
Senior Planner, for staff analysis and
processing.
Early notification was sent to all Community Council Chairs
city-wide, providing information about the proposal and how to
give public input on the project. Beginning of 45-day input and
comment period.
End of extended 45-day Recognized Community Organization
notice period.
Public hearing notice sign with project information and notice
of the Planning Commission public hearing posted at two public
libraries: Sugar House Public Library and the Salt Lake City
Main Library.
The Planning Commission holds a public hearing and votes 5 to
3 to send a favorable recommendation to approve the proposed
text amendment.
2.NOTICE OF CITY
COUNCIL HEARING
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2025-00138 to amend the
zoning ordinance to increase the fence height of front yard fences (between the front lot
line and the primary façade of the primary façade of the principal structure) from the
required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-1A
(Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts city-wide.
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive
comments regarding the petition. During these hearings, anyone desiring to address the
City Council concerning this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council
may consider adopting the ordinance on the same night of the public hearing. The hearing
will be held:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: 451 South State Street 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 or via e-mail at diana.martinez@slc.gov or Jason
Berntson at 801-535-6247 or via e-mail at jason.berntson@slc.gov. The application details
can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “planning” tab and
entering the petition number PLNPCM2025-00138.
The City and County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make
requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to
participate in this hearing. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To
make a request, please contact the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com
, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2025-00045 amendments to
sections of Title 21A.40.120 “Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges”. The City Council
has requested that the planning staff research and draft an ordinance text amendment to
update the Salt Lake City Code regarding the height and location of fences, walls, and
hedges, in accordance with the defined clear view standards.
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive
comments regarding the petition. During these hearings, anyone desiring to address the
City Council concerning this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council
may consider adopting the ordinance on the same night of the public hearing. The hearing
will be held:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: 451 South State Street 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 or via e-mail at diana.martinez@slc.gov or Jason
Berntson at 801-535-6247 or via e-mail at jason.berntson@slc.gov. The application details
can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “planning” tab and
entering the petition number PLNPCM2025-00045.
The City and County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make
requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to
participate in this hearing. Please make requests at least two business days in 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
PLNPCM2025-00138
PLNPCM2025-00045
4. ORDINANCE
1
Project Title: Fence and Hedge Height Amendments
Petition Nos.: PLNPCM2025-00045 &
PLNPCM2025-00138
Version: Planning Commission Recommended
Date Prepared: 8/25/25
Planning Commission Action: Recommended 8/13/25
The proposed ordinance makes the following amendments (for summary purposes only):
Amends code references associated with sections of 21A.40.120 and 21A.40.160.
Deletes the word “hedges” throughout 21A.40.120.
Deletes “hedges” from 21A.40.160 and replaces it with the word “landscaping”.
Combines regulations for residential and non-residential zoning districts under: “Height
Restrictions and Gates” 21A.40.120.E.1.a-g.
Amends 21A.40.120.E.1.a.(1) changes the word “property” to “lot” to be consistent with the
zoning ordinance. Also adds a note allowing M-1 properties outside of the Salt Lake International
Center to have a six (6) foot fence in the front yard, if not abutting or across the street from a zone
that allows residential uses.
Amends 21A.40.120.E.1.a.(3) adds wording for if there is no minimum front yard setback, fence
placement and height are called out.
Amends 21A.40.120.E.1.a.(4) to change the wording from “front property line” to “lot line” and
change “front yard setback line” to “front building line of the facade of the principal structure that
contains the primary entrance” to be consistent with the ordinance.
Removes 21A.40.120.E.1.a.(5), because the section overlaps with other wording in the ordinance.
Amends 21A.40.120.E.2 to modify or remove the provisions of the “Double Frontage Lot”
section.
Amends 21A.40.120 E.4.i., 5.a.& 5.b., and E.6 to remove “hedges”.
Amending sections 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(6) adding “M-1A”.
Amends section 21A.40.160.C.1.b. & c. to take out “hedge” and replace with “landscaping”.
Amends Illustration in 21A.40.120.E.1. “NON-RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT”
Underlined text is new; text with a strikethrough is proposed to be deleted. All other text is existing
with no proposed change.
1. Amends the title to Section 21A.40.120 with no other changes to the section, as follows: 1
21A.40.120: REGULATION OF FENCES, AND WALLS AND HEDGES: 2
2. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.A as follows: 3
4
A. Purpose: Fences, and walls and hedges serve properties by providing privacy and security, defining 5
private space and enhancing the design of individual sites. Fences also affect the public by 6
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: ___________________________
By: ____________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
December 10, 2025
2
impacting the visual image of the streetscape and the overall character of neighborhoods. The 7
purpose of these regulations is to achieve a balance between the private concerns for privacy and 8
site design and the public concerns for enhancement of the community appearance, and to ensure 9
the provision of adequate light, air and public safety. 10
11
3. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.B as follows: 12
13
B. Location: All fences, and walls or hedges shall be erected entirely within the property lines of the 14
property they are intended to serve. 15
4. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1 as follows: 16
1. Fences, and walls, and hedges shall comply with the following regulations based on the following 17
zoning districts: 18
a. Residential Zoning Districts: 19
(1) a. Except as permitted in subsection 21A.24.010.P and 21A.40.120.E.4 of this code a fence, 20
or wall, or hedge located between the front property lot line and front building line of the 21
facade of the principal structure that contains the primary entrance shall not exceed four (4) 22
feet in height. 23
(2) b. A fence, or wall, or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the principal 24
structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. 25
(3) c. On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the height of a 26
fence, or wall, or hedge shall not exceed four (4) feet in a front yard area or six (6) feet in 27
the rear or side yard areas. If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying 28
zoning district, a fence or wall taller than four feet may not be placed closer than ten (10) 29
feet from the front lot line. 30
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(4) d. All refuse disposal and recycling dumpsters shall be screened on all sides by a solid wood 32
fence, masonry wall, or an equivalent opaque material to a height of not less than 6 feet but 33
not more than 8 feet. 34
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b. Nonresidential Zoning Districts: 35
(1) A fence, wall, or hedge located between the front property line and front building line of the 36
facade of the principal structure that contains the primary entrance shall not exceed four (4) 37
feet in height. 38
(2) A fence, wall or hedge located at or behind the primary facade of the principal structure 39
shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. 40
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(3) On developed properties where there is no existing principal structure, the height of a fence, 44
wall, or hedge shall not exceed four (4) feet in a front yard area or six (6) feet in the rear or side yard 45
areas. 46
(4) e. Notwithstanding Subsection 21A.40.120.E.1.b.(1), in the M-1 zoned properties in the Salt 47
Lake International Center, M-1A, M-2, and EI zoning districts, fences, or walls, or hedges 48
may be up to six (6) feet in height if located between the front property lot line and the front 49
yard setback line. front building line of the facade of the principal structure that contains the 50
primary entrance, unless the subject property is abutting or across a public street from a 51
zoning district that allows residential use, then the maximum height for a front yard fence is 52
four (4) feet. 53
(5) If there is no minimum front yard setback in the underlying zoning district, a fence, or wall, 54
or hedge of a maximum six (6) feet in height may be placed no closer than ten (10) feet from 55
the property line. 56
(6) f. Outdoor storage, when permitted in the zoning district, shall be located behind the 57
primary facade of the principal structure and shall be screened with a solid wall or fence 58
and shall comply with the requirements in Section 5.60.120. Outdoor storage in the M-1, 59
M-1A, and M-2 districts are also subject to the provisions of 21A.28.010.B.3. 60
(7) g. All refuse disposal and recycling dumpsters, except those located in the M-2, LO and EI 61
districts shall be screened on all sides by a solid wood fence, masonry wall or an equivalent 62
opaque material to a height of not less than 6 feet but not more than 8 feet. 63
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5. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.E.2 as follows (there are no changes to the “Fence in a 65
Double Frontage Lot” illustration): 66
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2. Double Frontage Lot: A fence, wall, or hedge located on a property where both the front and rear 67
yards have frontage on a street may be a maximum of six (6) feet in height in a front yard provided the 68
fence, wall, or hedge: On properties with more than one front lot line, a fence or wall may be a maximum 69
of six (6) feet when located: 70
a. behind the primary facade of the principal structure; or 71
b. in the front yard that is directly opposite the front yard where the primary entrance to the 72
principal building is located. 73
a. Is located in a provided yard that is directly opposite the front yard where the primary entrance to 74
the principal building is located; 75
b. Is in a location that is consistent with other six (6) seven (7) foot tall fence locations on the 76
block; 77
c. Complies with Sight Distance Triangle requirements of this Title; and 78
d. Complies will all other fence, wall, and hedge requirements of this Title. 79
e. Not exceed six (6) feet in height in a front yard. 80
6. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.E.4.a as follows: 81
a. When Abutting Nonresidential Zoning Districts. Fences, or walls, or hedges in the FR, SR, and R-l 82
zoning districts shall not exceed six (6) feet in height in the side or rear yard except where they abut a 83
Commercial, Downtown, Manufacturing, or Special Purpose Zoning District. The maximum height shall 84
be eight (8) feet. This exception does not apply to fences, or walls, or hedges in the corner side yard or 85
front yard and only applies where the lot abuts the nonresidential district. 86
7. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.E.4.i as follows: 87
i. Conditional Uses. A fence, or wall, or hedge may exceed the allowable height requirements of this 88
Chapter where additional fence height is imposed as a reasonable condition to mitigate the anticipated 89
detrimental effects of a conditional use. Where such additional height is imposed as a reasonable 90
condition, such height shall not exceed the minimum height necessary to mitigate the anticipated 91
detrimental effects of the conditional use. 92
8. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.E.5. as follows: 93
5. Vision Clearance and Safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, a fence, or wall, or 94
hedge shall comply with the sight distance triangle requirements of this section. 95
a. Corner Lots; Sight Distance Triangle: No solid fence, or wall or hedge shall be erected to a 96
height in excess of three (3) feet if the fence, or wall or hedge is located within the sight distance triangle 97
extending thirty (30) feet either side of the intersection of the respective street curb lines, or edge lines of 98
roadway where curbing is not provided as noted in Section 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title. 99
b. Intersection of Street and Driveway; Intersection of Alley or Driveway and Sidewalk; Sight 100
Distance Triangle: Solid fences, or walls and hedges shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height within 101
the sight distance triangle as defined in Section 21A.62.050, illustration I of this title. 102
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c. Sight Distance Triangle and See Through Fences: Within the area defined as a sight distance 103
triangle, see through fences that are at least fifty percent (50%) open shall be allowed to a height of four 104
(4) feet. 105
d. Alternative Design Solutions. To provide adequate line of sight for driveways and alleys, the 106
zoning administrator, in consulting with the development review team, may require alternative design 107
solutions, including, but not restricted to, requiring increased fence setback and/or lower fence height, to 108
mitigate safety concerns created by the location of buildings, grade change or other preexisting 109
conditions. 110
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9. Amends Subsection 21A.40.120.E.6 as follows (there are no changes to the “Fence on Top of 112
Retaining Wall” illustration): 113
6. Height Measurement. The height of a fence, or wall, or hedge shall be measured from the finished 114
grade of the site as defined in section 21A.62.040 of this title. In instances of an abrupt grade change at 115
the property line, the height for fences that are located on top of a retaining wall shall be measured from 116
the top of the retaining wall. 117
10. Amends Subsection 21A.40.160.C.1.b as follows: 118
b. Front and Corner Side Yards: The ground mounted utility box shall be located within five feet (5') 119
of the building façade when located in required or provided front or corner side yard and at least one foot 120
from a front or corner side yard property line. Utility boxes in a front or corner side yard shall be screened 121
by a wall, fence, or hedge landscaping of at least equal height not to exceed the maximum height for a 122
wall or fence allowed in the applicable yard. 123
11. Amends Subsection 21A.40.160.C.1.c as follows: 124
c. Ground mounted utility box(es) may be placed in a required landscaped yard if screened by a wall, 125
fence or hedge landscaping of at least equal height not to exceed the maximum height for a wall or fence 126
allowed in the applicable yard. 127
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12. Effective Date. This ordinance, if passed, shall be effective on the date of its first publication. 129
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5. MAILING LIST
This was a city-wide notice posted at three libraries
and sent to all Recognized Community Councils.
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CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Austin Kimmel
DATE:February 17, 2026
RE: ORDINANCE: MASTER PLAN AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AT APPROXIMATELY
527, 537, AND 539 SOUTH 400 EAST
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
Planning staff recommended approval, and the Commission voted unanimously to forward a
positive recommendation for the proposed general plan and zoning map amendment to the City
Council.
Item Schedule:
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Goal of the briefing: Review the proposed general plan and zoning map amendment and determine if the
Council supports moving forward. The Council will then hold a public hearing and consider adopting these
changes at future meetings.
POLICY QUESTIONS
1. The Council may wish to ask the applicant if there is adequate parking at the apartment building to the
north. The applicant states that residents of this project can park at the neighboring property's parking
structure under the same ownership.
2. The Council may wish to ask the applicant if residents of the proposed building will be charged for
parking.
3. The Council may wish to ask the applicant if there are affordable units planned for the proposed
building and, if so, at what percentage of area median income (AMI).
4. The Council may wish to ask Planning if commercial space should be considered an actual community
benefit for future developments, given challenges in leasing ground-floor commercial space in other
mixed-use projects throughout the city.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rezoning the property from RMF-45 to MU-
5 would permit ground-floor commercial
use, a one-story height increase (10 feet),
and an increase in allowed density, among
other changes.
As shown in the image on the right, the
subject property is adjacent to an existing
MU-8 property and is in an area that also
features MU-2, MU-6, RMF-75, and other
zones. While single-family homes currently
occupy the subject property, it does not abut
any single-family specific zoning districts.
The proposed community benefit includes
about 1,100 square feet of ground floor
commercial space, or 50% of the ground
floor façade. Tenant relocation assistance
and unit replacement will be included in the
project’s eventual development agreement if
the proposed changes are adopted by the
Council.
If the MU-5 is approved by the Council, the
project would fall within the “Urban Center
Context” under the City’s Off Street Parking
ordinance, since it is about 1/3 mile from a
TRAX station. In this context, there are no
minimum parking requirements for studios,
0.5 spaces for 1-bedroom units, and 1 space
for units with 2 or more bedrooms.
Image courtesy of Salt Lake City Planning Division
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The applicant states residents of the anticipated project will share parking and other amenities with the existing
apartment building to the north, Citizen 1, which is the same owner.
If the Council adopts the zoning map amendment, there is no guarantee the proposed development will be
constructed. The property could be redeveloped with any use allowed within the zone or sold to another party.
The Council is only being asked to consider rezoning the property. Because zoning can outlast the life of a
building, any rezoning application should be considered on the merits of changing the zoning of that property,
not simply based on a potential project.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CONDITIONS
The proposed ordinance included in the administrative transmittal requires the petitioner to enter into a
development agreement with Salt Lake City that includes the following conditions:
a. All three demolished residential dwelling units on the Property shall be replaced within the
development with at least three 2-bedroom units in accordance with Salt Lake City Code Subsection
21A.50.050.E1.
b. A minimum of 1,100 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor of a building on the
Property, which commercial space shall be accessible from 400 East.
c. Tenants displaced by the demolition of residential dwelling units on the Property shall be provided
with tenant relocation assistance in accordance with Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.50.050.D
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
In its staff report to the Planning Commission, Planning staff identified three key considerations, summarized
below. The complete analysis is on pages 4-12 of the report, linked in the ATTACHMENTS section below.
Consideration 1 – How the Proposal Helps Implement City Goals & Policies Identified in
Adopted Plans
Planning staff found the proposed amendments generally align with the goals identified in adopted plans listed
below, including the Central Community Master Plan, which the applicant seeks to amend.
Plan Salt Lake (2015): the proposal aligns with the citywide plan in the following areas:
o Neighborhoods: adding about 1,100 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial (50% of the building’s frontage)
to promote walkability and social interaction on a stretch of 400 East that currently lacks these
amenities.
o Growth: concentrates development near existing infrastructure, such as TRAX, bus routes, and bike
lanes, and encourages mixed-use infill.
o Housing: allows moderate-density housing consistent with the surrounding area, with units ranging
from studios to two-bedrooms.
Housing SLC (2013): the proposal contributes to the plan’s goal of entitling 10,000 new housing units in the city
by increasing units at a site currently occupied by three single-family homes.
Central Community Master Plan (2005): the request to amend the plan from medium-high density residential to
high-density mixed-use meets the goals for transit-accessible housing and pedestrian-oriented development.
The proposal also aligns with other recent development in the area, such as the 2018 approval for a master plan
and zoning map amendment that resulted in the six-story project (Citizen 1) to the north. The 2018 project is
under the same ownership, and this proposal is intended to complement that neighboring property.
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400 South Livable Communities Project – Transit-Oriented Development (2012): the subject property is within
one-third mile of the Library TRAX Station, so it is consistent with the plan’s strategy for Transition Areas by
allowing mixed-use development with ground-floor commercial.
Consideration 2 – Community Benefit, Unit Replacement, and Tenant Displacement Proposals
Community Benefit Analysis: Section 21A.50.050.C of Salt Lake City Code requires all private property owner-
initiated zoning amendments to identify community benefits that would not otherwise be provided. Planning
staff identified the proposed ground-floor commercial space as meeting the requirement.
Tenant Displacement and Unit Replacement: three single-family homes (two currently occupied) occupy the
three subject parcels and are intended to be demolished. The applicant plans to replace the demolished units in
the new development with comparable bedroom counts at the same or lower rent.
Additionally, the applicant has submitted a tenant relocation plan that includes moving assistance and
reimbursement for deposits and application fees, in accordance with City Code Section 21A.50.050.D.
Consideration 3 – RMF-45 and MU-5 Zoning District Comparison
Building Height: Increases from 45 feet (4 stories) to 55 feet (5 stories), maintaining an appropriate transition
between the taller structures to the north and lower-scale development to the south.
Permitted Density and Setbacks: The current RMF-45 zone would allow about 15 units, while the proposed MU-
5 zone has no unit maximum and instead is regulated by bulk and design standards. The setbacks under the
proposed MU-5 zone are expected to support pedestrian-oriented design.
Design Standards: The current RMF-45 district does not have design standards and the subject properties are
not in a historic district. The proposed MU-5 zone would require durable materials, glazing and lighting
standards, active ground floors, and limits on blank walls.
CURRENT AND PROPOSED ZONING STANDARDS
The tables below compare zoning standards for both the current and proposed zones and are found on page 11 of
the Planning Commission staff report.
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ANALYSIS OF STANDARDS
Attachment D of the Planning Commission staff report outlines the following general plan amendment and
zoning map amendment standards for decision-makers to consider. The standards and findings are summarized
in the chart below.
Whether the proposal is consistent with citywide policies.Complies
Whether the proposal is consistent with the goals, policies, or implementation
actions of the general plan, including applicable element plans.
Complies
Whether significant change has occurred that warrants the creation of a new
plan or an update to an adopted plan.
Complies
Whether the goals, policies, or implementation actions of the plan to be amended
have been achieved, are no longer relevant to or capable of addressing the
current issues or needs of the neighborhood or the city, or are no longer aligned
with policies in citywide plans.
Complies
For petitions submitted by a property owner, the extent, effectiveness, and
proportionality of the public benefit proposed by the petitioner to the increase in
development potential if the proposal were to be adopted by the city council.
Complies
The potential for displacement of people who reside in any housing that is within
the boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner
to mitigate displacement.
Complies
The potential for displacement of any business that is located within the
boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner to
mitigate displacement.
N/A
The potential impacts to properties in the immediate vicinity of the proposal.Complies
The potential impacts on the city to provide safe drinking water, storm water,
and sewer to the property based on the additional development potential of
future development.
Complies
The potential impacts to public safety resources created by the increase in
development potential that may result from the proposed amendment
Complies
The potential impacts to any other city service, infrastructure, or resource that
may be impacted by the increase in development potential that may result from
the proposed amendment.
Complies
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Zoning Map Amendment
Factor Finding
Whether a proposed map amendment is consistent with and helps implement
the purposes, goals, objectives, and policies of the city as stated through its
various adopted planning documents.
Complies
Whether a proposed map amendment furthers the applicable purpose
statements of the zoning ordinance.
Complies
The extent to which a proposed map amendment will affect adjacent and nearby
properties due to the change in development potential and allowed uses that do
not currently apply to the property.
Complies
Whether a proposed map amendment is consistent with the purposes and
provisions of any applicable overlay zoning districts which may impose
additional standards.
N/A
The adequacy of public facilities and services intended to serve the subject
property, including, but not limited to, roadways, parks and recreational
facilities, police and fire protection, schools, stormwater drainage systems, water
supplies, and wastewater and refuse collection.
Complies; though the
applicant will be required
to provide waste-
removal facilities with
any development
application.
The status of existing transportation facilities, any planned changes to the
transportation facilities, and the impact that the proposed amendment may have
on the city’ s ability, need, and timing of future transportation improvements.
Complies
The proximity of necessary amenities such as parks, open space, schools, fresh
food, entertainment, cultural facilities, and the ability of current and future
residents to access these amenities without having to rely on a personal vehicle.
Complies
The potential impacts to public safety resources created by the increase in
development potential that may result from the proposed amendment.
Complies
The potential for displacement of people who reside in any housing that is within
the boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner
to mitigate displacement.
Complies
The potential for displacement of any business that is located within the
boundary of the proposed amendment and the plan offered by the petitioner to
mitigate displacement
Complies; no existing
businesses on property
The community benefits that would result from the proposed map amendment.Complies
CITY DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION REVIEW
The proposal was reviewed by the Department of Public Utilities and the Housing Stability, Transportation, and
Building Services Divisions within the Community and Neighborhoods Department. Responding departments
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and divisions did not oppose the proposed rezone. Public Utilities and Housing Stability provided
recommendations and comments to guide the petitioner as they redevelop the property.
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition for a Master Plan Amendment reviewed for pre-screen.
Petition for a Master Plan Amendment was accepted.
Petition PLNPCM2025-00984 for a Master Plan Amendment was assigned to Olivia Cvetko, Principal
Planner, for staff analysis and processing.
Notice was sent to the East Bench Community Council Recognized Community Organization (RCO)
informing them of the petitions. Early notification of the project was also sent to property owners and
residents within 300 feet of the proposal. The proposal was posted for an online open house. The
proposal can still be viewed online.
An Early Notification sign was posted on the properties by the applicant.
The applicant presented their proposal at the Central City Community Council meeting
ATTACHMENTS
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
City Council February 17 2026
PLNPCM2025-00984 General Plan Amendment
PLNPCM2025-00704 Zoning Map Amendment
THE CITIZEN 2
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT AT APPROX. 537 S 400 E
Salt Lake City //Planning Division
REQUEST
Amend the Central Community Master Plan
Map for the subject properties from
Medium-High Density Residential to High-
Density Mixed Use
General Plan Amendment
Amend the Zoning Map for the subject
properties from the current RMF-45 to MU-5
Zoning Map Amendment
Proposed Development
• 5-story Mixed Use Development
•Studio, One-Bedroom, and Two-Bedroom Units
•Ground Floor Commercial
CENTRAL COMMUNITY PLAN (2005)
Existing Land Use Category
Medium-High Density Residential
•Roughly 30-50 units per acre
•3-4 stories in height
•Residential uses only
Requested Land Use Category
High-Density Mixed Use
•50+ units per acre
•Permits commercial and retail uses
Salt Lake City //Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
EXISTING RMF-45 VS PROPOSED MU-5
Standard Existing RMF-45 Proposed MU-5
Maximum
Building Height
45’55’
Front/Corner/
Side/Rear Yard
Setbacks
Front: 10’
Side: 4’
Rear: 10’
Front: 0’minimum for non-residential ground floor
uses,10’for residential
Side: 0’side minimum
Rear: 10’minimum
Buffer Yard Buffer required when abutting single or two-family district.
Open Space 50 sq ft per unit 10%minimum
Minimum Lot
Area per unit
750 sq ft with a maximum of 20 units per building form N/A
Under the RMF 45 Code the site could accommodate roughly 29 units across two buildings by-right.
There is no maximum unit count under MU-5, but there is a height limit of 5 stories.
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Community Benefit B – Providing
Commercial Space
Applicant is providing roughly 1,100
sq ft of ground floor commercial
(50% of ground floor façade)
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
TENANT DISPLACEMENT
Unit Replacement:
Proposal meets 21A.50.050.E by replacing
all 3 demolished units with matching
bedroom counts to be rented at the same
rate
Tenant Displacement:
Applicant satisfies 21A.50.050.D with a full
relocation assistance plan for all occupied
units (moving costs, fees, deposits, rental
assistance).
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
Planning Commission voted to forward a positive
recommendation to City Council for both the General Plan
Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment with the identified
community benefit, tenant displacement, and unit replacement
plan with details stipulated in a Development Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
Olivia Cvetko// Principal Planner
Olivia.Cvetko@slcgov.com
801-535-7285
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Salt Lake City // Planning Division
SITE CONTEXT
Existing Land Use:
Three Single Family Homes
Nearby Land Uses:
MU8 to the north (Citizen 1 development, 6 stories)
RMF-45 to the south and west (multi-family 2-5
stories in height)
Distance to TRAX:
Library TRAX Station 1/3 mi to the northwest
Salt Lake City // Planning Division www.slc.gov/planning
NEXT STEPS
Approval of Request
Applicant subject to MU-5
•55’ height limit
•No density limit
•Ground-floor retail permitted
Community benefit required (Ground-floor
retail)
Tenant relocation assistance required
Demolished unit replacement required
Denial of Request
Applicant subject to RMF-45
•45’ height limit
•39 units permitted w/o zoning incentives
•Exclusively residential development
Community benefit NOT required
Tenant relocation assistance NOT required
Demolished unit replacement NOT required
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
01/20/2026
Date Sent to Council:
01/23/2026
From:
Department *
Community and Neighborhood
Employee Name:
Cvetko, Olivia
E-mail
Olivia.Cvetko2@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
01/22/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/23/2026
Subject:
Citizen 2 General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment
Additional Staff Contact:Presenters/Staff Table
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
That the City Council Adopt both the general plan and zoning map amendments with the recommended conditions
Background/Discussion
See first attachment for Background/Discussion
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145486, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114 -5486 TEL 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Thrive Development, the property owner, is requesting approval from Salt Lake City for a Master Plan
Amendment and a Zoning Map Amendment for the following properties: 527 S. 400 E; 529 S. 400 E.;
and 539 S. 400 E. The site is 0.41 acres (17,724 square feet) in size. If approved, the applicant intends
to construct a five-story (55-foot) apartment building with a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-
bedroom units, along with approximately 1,100 square feet of ground-floor retail along 400 E. A
detailed unit breakdown has not yet been provided.
To replace the existing single-family homes that will be demolished, the applicant is required to include
three two-bedroom units in the project. Additional two-bedroom units are planned, with the remaining
units consisting of studios and one-bedroom units. The new multifamily units would share parking and
some amenities with The Citizen to the north. No renderings or site plans have been submitted at this
stage.
General Plan Amendment PLNPCM2025-00984:
To support the change in zoning, the applicant is proposing to amend the Central Community Master
Plan's future land use map from Medium-High Density Residential to High-Density Mixed-Use. The
Medium-High Residential land use category is intended strictly for residential development up to four
stories in height and 30-50 units per acre. The proposed land use category, High-Density Mixed-Use,
is intended for mixed use development with 50 units or more an acre.
The request to amend the Central Community Master Plan Map for the subject properties from
Medium-High-Density Residential to the High-Density Mixed-Use future land use category would
align with the requested zone change to the MU-5 district.
Zoning Map Amendment PLNPCM2025-00704:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from RMF-45 to MU-5. The MU-5 district will
ultimately permit ground floor commercial, a height increase of one story (ten feet), and an increase in
allowed density among other differences.
Under the newly amended RMF-45 district standards, the minimum lot area per unit would be 750 sq
ft, allowing the site to accommodate roughly 29 units. In contrast, the proposed MU-5 designation does
not establish a minimum lot area per dwelling or a maximum density, instead regulating development
through bulk and design standards.
Council Considerations
For a general plan and zoning map amendment, council is required to consider the factors outlined in
Titles 19 and 21A of the Salt Lake City Code. Included in these factors are consistent with citywide
policies, goals, and applicable plans. The applicant must indicate the project’s consistent with efforts
by the city to mitigate tenant displacement and unit demolition, along with the proportionality of the
community benefit proposed by the petitioner and the increase in the development potential of the site.
Section 19.06 of the City Code outlines the process for general plans and amendments and section
19.06.070 lists the factors to consider for amendments to the general plan. Likewise, section
21A.50.040 of the code outlines the process for amending the zoning map and section 21A.50.050 lists
the factors to consider for those amendments. A complete analysis of those standards is found in
Attachment E of the Staff Report. A decision to amend a plan is ultimately up to the discretion of the
City Council.
The proposed community benefit includes roughly 1,100 square feet, roughly 50% of the ground floor
façade along 400 E., of ground floor commercial designed to serve residents and the local community.
Ground floor commercial is not permitted under the current RMF-45 zoning district and is not
required along 400 E. under the MU-5 code, however, ground floor commercial is supported by and
consistent with adopted city and community plans.
Details regarding the community benefit requirements, tenant relocation assistance and unit
replacement will need to be finalized as part of the development agreement but have been deemed
sufficient to advance to a public hearing.
This item was reviewed by the Planning Commission in a public hearing on December 10th, 2025. The
Planning Commission Voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation of both the General
Plan and Zoning Map Amendment to the City Council.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
The following is a list of public meetings that have been held, and other public input
opportunities, related to the proposed project since the applications were submitted:
• 10.01.2025 Early Engagement Outreach
o The Downtown Community Council was sent the 45-day required notice for
recognized community organizations. The council did not provide comments.
o Property owners and residents within 300 feet of the development were provided early
notification of the proposal.
o The project was posted to the Online Open House webpage.
• November 26, 2025 Notice of the Planning Commission Public Hearing
o Public hearing notice sign posted on the property
o Public hearing notice mailed
o Public notice posted on City and State websites and Planning Division list serve
• December 10, 2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing
o The petition was heard by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. The Planning
Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval for the
request, with the following conditions of approval:
1. The following provisions be incorporated into a development agreement
for the zoning map amendment:
a. Each demolished residential dwelling unit shall be replaced in
accordance with 21A.50.050.E.
b. The developer shall provide tenant relocation assistance to tenants
displaced by the demolition of the residential dwelling units on the
subject properties as specified in subsection 21A.50.050.D.
The full public meeting can be viewed using this link.
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a) PC Agenda of December 10, 2025 (Click to Access)
b) PC Minutes of December 10, 2025 (Click to Access)
c) Planning Commission Staff Report of December 10, 2025 (Click to Access Report)
EXHIBITS:
1. Project Chronology
2. Public Hearing Notice
3. Original Petition
4. Mailing List
5. Ordinances
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ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Tammy Hunsaker
Director
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145486, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5486 TEL 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Petition: PLNPCM2025-00704; PLNPCM2025-00984
July 11, 2025 Application for a Zoning Map Amendment reviewed for pre-screen.
July 11, 2025 Application for a Zoning Map Amendment was accepted.
July 21, 2025 Petition PLNPCM2025-00704 for a zoning map amendment was
assigned to Olivia Cvetko, Principal Planner, for staff analysis and
processing.
October 1, 2025 Petition for a Master Plan Amendment reviewed for pre-screen.
October 1, 2025 Petition for a Master Plan Amendment was accepted.
October 1, 2025 Petition PLNPCM2025-00984 for a Master Plan Amendment was
assigned to Olivia Cvetko, Principal Planner, for staff analysis and
processing.
October 1, 2025 Notice was sent to the East Bench Community Council Recognized
Community Organization (RCO) informing them of the petitions. Early
notification of the project was also sent to property owners and residents
within 300 feet of the proposal. The proposal was posted for an online
open house. The proposal can still be viewed online.
October 1, 2025 An Early Notification sign was posted on the properties by the applicant.
October 1, 2025 The applicant presented their proposal at the Central City Community
Council meeting
November 15, 2025 The 45-day public comment period for Recognized Organizations ended.
November 26, 2025 Planning Staff posted notices on City and State websites and sent notices
via the Planning list serve for the Planning Commission meeting. Public
hearing notices were mailed.
November 24, 2025 Public hearing notice sign with project information and notice of the
Planning Commission public hearing physically posted on the property.
December 4, 2025 Planning Commission Staff Report was posted.
December 10, 2025 Planning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation
to the City Council to approve the proposed map amendment.
December 17, 2025 Requested Final Draft of Ordinance from Attorney’s Office
January 16, 2026 Final Draft of Ordinance received from Attorney’s Office
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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 404 WWW.SLC.GOV
P.O. BOX 145486, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114 -5486 TEL 801.535.6230 FAX 801.535.6005
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petitions PLNPCM2025-00704 and PLNPCM2025-00984
Russ Poulsen with Thrive Development, the property owner, is requesting a Master Plan Amendment
and a Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 539 S 400 E. The site is 0.41 acres (17,724 square
feet) in size. If approved, the developer intends to build a 5-story residential building with commercial
on the ground floor to complement the neighboring property to the north under the same ownership.
1. General Plan Amendment: To support the change in zoning, the applicant is proposing to
amend the Central Community Master Plan's future land use map from Medium-High
Density Residential to High-Density Mixed-Use.
2. Zoning Map Amendment: The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from RMF-45
to MU-5.
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive comments
regarding the petition. During this hearing, anyone desiring to address the City Council concerning
this issue will be given an opportunity to speak. The hearing will be held:
DATE:
PLACE: Electronic and in-person options.
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means while also providing an in-person opportunity
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, including WebEx
connection information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings. 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 Olivia
Cvetko at 801-535-7285 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by
e-mail at Olivia.Cvetko@slc.gov. The application details can be accessed at
https://www.slc.gov/planning/2025/10/17/openhouse2025-00704/
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.
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The Citizen 2, General Plan Amendment Application
Requirements
A statement declaring the purpose and justification for the proposed amendment.
The purpose of this amendment to the General Plan is to request a zone change from RMF-45 to
MU-5 zoning. This change will allow a building height of up to 55 feet, enabling the development
of a 5-story building. This will require a General Zone Amendment, and General Plan
Amendment.
The architecture will complement The Citizen (adjacent property owned by the Applicant),
maintaining a clean, cohesive look between the properties. This property will be professionally
managed. Overall, this project will enhance the neighborhood and provide the community with
much-needed, high-quality housing, and commercial use.
A written description of the proposed modification to the general plan, including any changes
to the future land use map, future land use designation, or description of scale and density/
intensity of the proposed change. Any proposed amendment to the text of the plan shall
include the exact proposed text & changes that are proposed in a strike and underline format.
The Applicant proposes to modify and change the future land use map. Currently, the area is
categorized as medium/high residential (RMF-45). The proposed project requires a mixed-use
zone (MU5), and falls under the High Mixed Use category in the Central Community Master
Plan.
If the request is specific to a property, please list the parcel numbers and a map that shows
the current use of the subject property and adjacent properties.
Address Parcel Number
Parcel 1 527 S 400 E 16064540020000
Parcel 2 537 S 400 E 16064540030000
Parcel 3 539 S 400 E 16064540040000
Directly to the North of the subject property lies The Citizen apartment community.
Directly to the East of the subject, lies the Trolley Towns development.
Directly to the South are two duplex buildings next to the 4th East Community Garden.
Directly to the West of the subject is the Towne Park Condominium community.
A written general description of any future development that is planned for the property including
the anticipated use, density, scale of development, timing of development, the anticipated impact to
existing land uses and occupants of the land subject to the proposal, and any additional land use
petitions that may be anticipated to develop the site. Visual renderings and basic site plans may be
provided by the applicant.
The Applicant plans to redevelop three parcels that we currently own into a 5-story building with
some ground floor commercial use facing 400 E, and multifamily uses throughout the rest of the
building. The land is approximately 0.42 acres. The multifamily units will share parking and
some amenities with the existing apartment community to the north, and there will be street
parking for the commercial along 400 E.
We intend to begin design work during the rezone process so construction can start promptly once
zoning and approvals are complete.
A written description regarding the proposed community benefit(s) associated with the
amendment. The description shall adequately describe the necessary details to demonstrate that the
proposed community benefit is roughly proportionate to the potential increase in development
rights if the proposed amendment were to be adopted. See 21A.50.050.C for a list of community
benefits that can be proposed.
This project will benefit the community in multiple ways. Thrive Development is known for
delivering high-quality projects that enhance neighborhoods and attract new residents. We are
intentional about selecting sites that strengthen community connections—close to Salt Lake City,
within walking distance of TRAX and bus stations, and surrounded by local amenities. By
building in these vibrant, accessible locations, we support walkability, encourage public transit
use, and contribute to the long-term growth and vitality of the neighborhood. This project is
unique for several reasons:
First, as the second phase of an existing project next door, this development will feature studio,
one- and two-bedroom units to help meet the high demand for cost-effective and attainable
housing. The Citizen’s units are already nearly fully occupied, demonstrating the strong market
need. This project increases housing density in a walkable neighborhood while replacing three
aging, dilapidated homes already surrounded by multifamily uses.
Second, we plan to build ground floor commercial on just over 50% of the frontage facing 400
East. Although plans haven’t been started, this is estimated to be at least 1,100 square feet. This
commercial will serve as a community gathering place for a future commercial use.
In summary, Citizen 2 delivers meaningful community benefits that extend beyond the building
itself, adding much-needed cost-effective housing, providing new neighborhood commercial in an
area that doesn’t have much of this type of commercial. These features directly support the City’s
goals for walkable, transit-oriented, and sustainable development.
For residential properties, the following information must be provided:
The current or prior number of dwellings;
Square footage and number of bedrooms for each dwelling unit;
The current cost of rent and the cost of rent for the previous 36 months;
The total number of people residing on the property.
Current number of Dwellings: 3
Unit 1: 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,023 SFT
Rent $1,250/Month
People Residing: 2
Unit 2: 2 Bed 1 Bath 891 SFT:
Rent: $0 –
This home was just purchased by the applicant, and is not rentable. The cost to make it livable
would not be recouped by renting it. This home is being boarded up, or demolished.
Unit 3: 2 Bed 1 Bath 1,500 SFT:
Rent: $2,300
People Residing: 2
Currently sitting vacant but was rented for the last two years.
Tenant Relocation Plan: Applicant plans to do the following for the residents of the homes when
the time comes to demolish the three homes:
a. Moving expenses based on a reasonable estimate provided by the tenant, up to a
maximum of $1,500.
b. Application fees for the replacement housing.
c. If the property owner relocates the displaced tenant into an existing unit that is owned by
the applicant within Salt Lake City at the same rental rate the displaced tenant was paying and
without an additional applicant fee or deposit, then paragraphs a. and b. do not apply.
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2026
(Amending the zoning map pertaining to property located at 527, 537 and 539 South 400 East
from RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District to MU-5 Mixed-Use 5
District and amending the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map)
An ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to property located at 527, 537 and
539 South 400 East from RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District to
MU-5 Mixed-Use 5 District pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2025-00704; and amending the
Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Medium-High Density Residential
(30-50 dwelling units/acre) to High Density Mixed-Use (50 or more dwelling units/acre)
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2025-00984.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (”Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on December 10, 2025, on applications submitted by the property owner to rezone
the property located at 527 South 400 East (Tax ID No. 16-06-454-002-0000) 537 South 400
East (Tax ID No. 16-06-454-003-0000) and 539 South 400 East (Tax ID No. 16-06-454-004-
0000) (collectively, the “Property”) from RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Multi-Family
Residential District to MU-5 Mixed-Use 5 District and to amend the Central Community Master
Plan Future Land Use Map from Medium-High Density Residential to High Density Mixed-Use.
WHEREAS, at its December 10, 2025, meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor
of forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) on said
applications.
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the City Council has determined that
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
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SECTION 1. Amending the Zoning Map. The Salt Lake City zoning map, as adopted by
the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the fixing of boundaries and zoning districts, shall be and
hereby is amended to reflect that the Property as more particularly described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto, shall be and hereby is rezoned from RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Multi-
Family Residential District to MU-5 Mixed-Use 5 District.
SECTION 2. Amending the Central Community Master Plan. The Future Land Use
Map of the Central Community Master Plan shall be and hereby is amended to change the future
land use designation of the Property from Medium-High Density Residential (30-50 dwelling
units/acre) to High Density Mixed-Use (50 or more dwelling units/acre).
SECTION 3. Condition. This ordinance is conditioned upon the owner(s) of the
Property entering into a development agreement with the city requiring:
a. All three demolished residential dwelling units on the Property shall be replaced
within the development with at least three 2-bedroom units in accordance with
Salt Lake City Code Subsection 21A.50.050.E1.
b. A minimum of 1,100 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor of a
building on the Property, which commercial space shall be accessible from 400
East.
c. Tenants displaced by the demolition of residential dwelling units on the Property
shall be provided with tenant relocation assistance in accordance with Salt Lake
City Code Subsection 21A.50.050.D.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication. The Salt Lake City Recorder is instructed to not publish this ordinance until the
condition set forth in Section 3 is satisfied as certified by the Salt Lake City Planning Director or
his designee.
SECTION 5. Time. If the condition set forth in Section 3 above has not been met within
one year after adoption, then this ordinance shall become null and void. Prior to such one year
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period, the City Council may, for good cause shown, by resolution, extend the time period for
satisfying the condition identified above.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2026.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2026.
Published: ______________.
527, 537-539 S 400 E to MU-5
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: _______January 16, 2026_____________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description of the Property
527 South 400 East (Tax ID No. 16-06-454-002-0000)
Commencing 4 1/2 rods North of the Southwest Corner of Lot 5, Block 23, Plat “B”, Salt Lake
City Survey; and running thence North 2 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 2 rods; thence
West 10 rods to the place of beginning.
Together with a right of way over the following described land:
Commencing 69.25 feet North of the Southwest Corner of Lot 5, Block 23, Plat “B”, Salt Lake
City Survey; thence North 10 feet; thence East 10 feet; thence South 10 feet; thence West 10
rods to the point of beginning.
537 South 400 East (Tax ID No. 16-06-454-003-0000)
Commencing at a point 2 1/2 rods North of the Southwest corner, Lot 5, Block 23, Plat “B”, Salt
Lake City Survey, and running thence North 2 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 2 rods;
thence West 10 rods to the place of beginning.
Together with a right of way over:
Commencing at a point 69.25 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 5, and running
thence North 10 feet; thence East 165 feet; thence South 10 feet; thence West 165 feet to the
place of beginning.
539 South 400 East (Tax ID No. 16-06-454-004-0000)
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 23, Plat “B”, Salt Lake City Survey;
thence North 2.5 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 2.5 rods; thence West 10 rods to the
point of commencement.
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CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
www.slc.gov/council/
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Michael Sanders
Budget & Policy Analyst
DATE:January 17, 2026
RE:RECURRING NUISANCE PROPERTIES
New information obtained since the 09/09/2025 briefing on this item has been added in blue.
During the September 09, 2025 Work Session, the Council received a briefing on an ordinance which would:
1. Prohibit alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial and non-residential properties between
2:00 AM and 6:00 AM (this has since been removed from the current proposal)
2. Introduce an administrative process to both declare a nuisance and enforce on them
Following subsequent discussions, Council Leadership requested that the Administration retransmit their
proposal removing provisions related to after-hours alcohol consumption.
The current proposal has removed provisions related to City after-hours alcohol consumption
prohibitions and only has provisions related to nuisance declaration and enforcement.
Please note that it is still unlawful to sell or consume alcohol at a licensed alcohol establishment generally
between the hours of 2:00 AM and 10:00 AM.1
POLICY QUESTIONS
1. The Council may wish to ask the Administration to describe how civil enforcement complaints are
currently received, evaluated, and resolved, including which departments are involved and what
discretion exists at each stage of the process.
2. The Council may wish to ask the Administration what safeguards are in place to prevent overuse or
misuse of this new civil enforcement tool. Specifically, how the Administration will ensure that
complaints are substantiated, consistently applied across neighborhoods and business types, and not
driven by repetitive or bad-faith complaints.
Current State Law vs. This Proposal
Under Utah Code 78B-6-11, individuals whose property is adversely affected or whose personal enjoyment is
diminished by a nuisance are authorized to take legal action. Such claims must be filed in a Utah district court
1 Utah Code 32B-5-301(7)
PROJECT TIMELINE:
1st Briefing: September 09, 2025
Follow up Briefing: February 10, 2026
Set Date: February 10, 2026
Public Hearing: March 10, 2026
Consideration: March 24, 2026
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and may seek injunctive relief, including a declaration of nuisance and a court order to cease the conduct or
address the conditions that constitute the nuisance. This legal process does not involve the City assessing civil
penalties or allow for the revocation of a business license. Additionally, this process requires significant City
resources, and the timeframe for resolution varies based on several factors, including the quantity of cases
pending in the state’s already burdened judicial system.
Example – How the Ordinance Could Apply
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
Goal of the briefing: Prepare to consider the ordinance at the March 24, 2026 Formal Meeting.
A public hearing is scheduled for March 10,2026.
ADDITIONAL & BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Proposed Nuisance Declaration Process
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patrons or other persons. Examples of possible nuisance behaviors are included on lines 48-85 of the Legislative
Draft.
A written agreement lasting at least 12 months.
Can include measures such as:
o Hiring private security.
o Installing lights, cameras, or metal detectors.
o Changing hours of operation.
o Cleaning/litter controls.
o Restricting alcohol sales.
o Providing camera footage to police.
Plans must also identify City remedies if the plan is not followed. (Possible remedies are found on lines
205-250 of the Legislative Draft)
Failure to Correct Nuisance - Penalties
Violation Tier Condition Fine
Amount
1st Violation
2nd Violation
3rd Violation
4th+
Violations
Require the business enter into a Nuisance Abatement Plan
Grant the City an abatement order
Revoke the business license without the right to apply for another license at the property or another
business premises for at least six months.
Responsible Owner Ordinance
What Council is being asked to do today
•The current proposal has removed provisions related to City after-hours alcohol consumption prohibitions.
•Adopt the Responsible Owner Ordinance, establishing a clear administrative pathway for chronic nuisance
properties/businesses.
A proactive, fair, and local tool to reduce chronic nuisance impacts while supporting responsible ownership
Why this is a great tool for the City
The problem we’re solving
• A small number of locations drive repeated calls, chronic
disturbances, and unsafe conditions
• Court-based nuisance actions are slower and more resource-
intensive than the pace of impacts
• City teams need a consistent, measurable way to intervene
earlier—before escalation
What this delivers
Earlier, flexible intervention
Fairness + accountability
Resource relief + outcomes
How the ordinance works (partner first • enforce when needed)
A simple, tiered administrative process
1) Clear nuisance thresholds
A property/business is
presumed a nuisance if:
• 3+ incidents in 180 days
• Ongoing violations for 30+
days
• 5+ nuisance calls for service at
a business in 30 days
Presumption is rebuttable if the
responsible party took all
reasonable steps.
2) Notice + abatement plan
City issues an administrative citation
that:
• Lists incidents/violations
• Sets corrective actions + timelines
• Explains remedies for
noncompliance
• Advises appeal rights
Owners can show remediation or
enter a nuisance abatement plan
(security, lighting, cameras,
operations).
3) Escalating accountability
If the responsible party does not
comply:
• Civil fines: $500 → $750 → $1,000
• After >2 citations in 12 months
without compliance, City may
pursue business license
suspension/revocation
Appeals officer may order
abatement, City-performed
abatement with cost recovery, or
license revocation (≥ 6 months).
Due process is built in: notice • time to cure • abatement agreement option • right to appeal.
Safeguards to prevent overuse/misuse
Safeguards embedded in the draft process Administrative controls to prevent misuse
(recommended)
Complaint intake standards
Consistency controls
Substantiation rule
Bad-faith protections
Objective triggers
Due process
Remedial measures
Defined nuisance standard
How complaints are substantiated, applied consistently, and protected from repetitive or bad-faith filings
SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
12/11/2025
Date Sent to Council:
12/19/2025
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Garcia, Arturo
E-mail
Arturo.Garcia@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
12/17/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
12/19/2025
Subject:
Responsible Owner Ordinance
New transmittal or
Revision
New transmittal
Revision
Revision Updates:
The Responsible Owner Ordinance will create a framework to hold property and business owners accountable for chronic nuisance conditions through administrative citations, abatement plans, and corrective measures. Revisions have been made to remove the portions related to after-hours alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial establishments.
Additional Staff Contact:
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, Bill Manzanares, Deputy Chief of Police, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Presenters/Staff Table
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, Bill Manzanares, Deputy Chief of Police, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
Adopt an ordinance enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals, Welfare), establishing a “responsible Property Owner” framework that allows the City to identify, manage, and abate nuisance businesses through administrative citations, nuisance abatement plans, and related remedies.
Background/Discussion
The Responsible Owner Ordinance is intended to address persistent nuisance activity occurring on private properties and at commercial businesses where owners have failed to take proactive steps to curb illegal or disruptive conduct. In recent years, the City has faced increasing complaints about properties that attract crime, chronic disturbances, and unsafe conditions.
The Responsible Owner Ordinance establishes a framework to hold property and business owners accountable when their premises become chronic sources of nuisance. The recommended ordinance introduces a tiered administrative enforcement process that allows for timely intervention, civil penalties, and the ability to require remedial measures or nuisance abatement plans. This comprehensive approach is recommended because it empowers the City to take earlier, more flexible action to address nuisance behavior; imposes accountability on property and business owners; and provides a fair process for correction and appeal. These measures collectively promote public safety,
reduce ongoing enforcement burdens, and support the health and welfare of Salt Lake City residents and visitors.
This ordinance imposes a legal duty upon business owners and property owners to properly manage their businesses and properties to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or the spread of disease. Through the potential imposition of civil fines and other penalties, the City seeks to incentivize property and business owners to work with the City to take reasonable steps to address the identified problems and provide a mechanism for the City to abate the nuisance in the event the business or property owner fails to take remedial measures.
Utah Code 10-8-60 authorizes municipalities to define what constitutes a nuisance, to impose fines accordingly, and to facilitate the abatement of such nuisances.
Ordinance Highlights
Nuisance Conduct & Serious Violent Behavior
The ordinance defines nuisance conduct as repeated activity that harms public health, safety, or neighbors’ quiet enjoyment (e.g., drug activity, public intoxication, prostitution, lewd conduct, chronic litter, noise, illegal dumping, or junk storage). Serious violent behavior is defined as the most serious crimes, such as homicide, aggravated assault, and rape.
When a property or Business is presumed a Nuisance
A property or business is presumed a nuisance if;
There are 3 or more incidents of nuisance conduct or serious violent incidents in 180 days;
For ongoing violations, the Nuisance conduct has continued for 30 days or more; or
There are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct at a business in 30 days.
This presumption can be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent a recurrence.
Citations and Nuisance Abatement Plans
Once a nuisance is declared, the City may issue an administrative citation that:
List the incidents and violations
Sets required corrective actions and timelines; and
Explains available remedies the City may pursue if corrective action is not taken,
Advises the responsible party of their appeal rights
Owners must either show they have already fixed the problems or enter into a nuisance abatement plan with specific steps (e.g., added security, lighting, cameras, or operational changes).
Penalties and Business License Consequences
If the Owner does not comply
Civil Fines Escalate from $500 to $750 to $1,000.
After more than two citations in 12 months without compliance, the City may move forward with suspending or revoking the business license, and
An administrative appeals officer may order abatement, allow City-performed abatement with cost recovery, or revoke a license for at least six months.
Why is the City interested in pursuing the additional tool if state law already addresses nuisances?
Under existing state law, individuals whose property is adversely affected or whose personal enjoyment is diminished by a nuisance are authorized to take legal action. Such claims must be filed in a Utah district court and may seek injunctive relief, including a declaration of nuisance and a court order to cease the conduct or address the conditions that constitute the nuisance. This legal process does not involve civil penalties or allow for the revocation of a business license. Additionally, this process requires signi ficant City resources, and the timeframe for resolution varies based on several factors, including the quantity of cases pending in the state’s already burdened judicial system.
The proposed city administrative process is designed to facilitate efficient resolution of nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior that led to the City’s nuisance declaration by authorizing City enforcement o fficials to work with property and business owners to bring the property into compliance and abate the nuisance. This process involves issuing a notice and citation to the responsible party, outlining the basis for the City’s determination that the property constitutes a nuisance. The notice will specify a reasonable timeframe for the responsible party to address and remediate the issue(s), as detailed therein. The responsible party may elect to comply with the notice and demonstrate remediation, enter into an abatement agreement with the City to undertake necessary measures to eliminate or prevent future nuisances, or appeal the citation.
If the responsible party fails to demonstrate compliance, enter into an abatement plan, or pursue an appeal, the city may impose civil fines or pursue other enforcement actions as outlined in the citation. Should the responsible party appeal the citation, they will be provided with notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the city's Administrative Appeal O fficer, during which they can contest the city’s findings and any associated fines or required corrective actions.
Example: Convenience Store with Chronic Loitering, Drug Activity, and Litter Scenario
A neighborhood convenience store with the following experiences:
Regular loitering and suspected street-level drug transactions outside the front entrance.
Public drinking and harassment of passers-by
litter (bottles, wrappers, etc.) spilling into the public sidewalks
More than five calls for service in 30 days related to disorderly behavior and suspected drug activity
Refusal from the business owner to work with the city
How the ordinance applies
Because there are five or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in 30 days, the store is presumed to be a nuisance business.
The city issues an administrative citation and requires the owner to show remedial steps already taken or to enter a nuisance abatement plan. Possible remedial measures include
Adding site lighting and cameras at all entry points and/or in the parking area or;
Hiring or assigning staff/security to actively manage loitering and report crime
Installing signage prohibiting loitering, public drinking, and drug activity
Adjusting product mix or store layout to reduce problematic activity
Increasing trash receptacles and frequency of clean-ups around the store
If the owner refuses to cooperate or repeatedly fails to meet plan obligations, the city may escalate to fines, and if the business refuses to cooperate with the City, the City may seek potentially temporary closure or license revocation if problems persist.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2025
(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private
property)
An ordinance enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to responsible
business and private property ownership to abate nuisances.
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of
public nuisances;
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity;
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s
best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as
follows:
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS:
In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set
forth in this section:
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section
2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City.
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative
branch of the city.
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property.
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who
enters or occupies the property or building.
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner,
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee.
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate
danger to life, property, health, or public safety.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to:
(a) criminal conduct;
(b) disturbance of the peace;
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(d) illegal drug activity;
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction;
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities;
(g) harassment of passers-by;
(h) prostitution;
(i) public urination or defecation;
(j) lewd conduct;
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(k) litter;
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials;
(m) parking violations;
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts,
unless the property is licensed for such use;
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials,
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or
discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding
materials that have served their original purpose;
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive
loud noise;
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure,
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of
vehicle parts;
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk;
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles;
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron;
(u) illegal dumping;
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations;
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior;
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law.
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business
owner, property owner, or other responsible person.
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to
the business.
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior at issue.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault.
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11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a
business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior.
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED:
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof.
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS:
A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior.
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension,
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency.
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a
separate citation, charge or other remedy.
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING:
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Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or
omission.
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE:
Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or
trespassers.
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior
occurs at any private property or place of business.
B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1)
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the
property.
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION:
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party.
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation.
1. The written citation shall state:
a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party;
b. The date and location of each violation;
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
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d. That the nuisance must be corrected;
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the
enforcement official be taken;
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends
to pursue if corrective action is not taken;
g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city;
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and
i. The signature of the enforcement official.
2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible
party by:
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery.
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last
known address of the responsible party on file with the city.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection
11.18.080.B.2.b.
3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the
responsible party shall either:
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the
nuisance declaration, or
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090.
4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy,
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110.
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS:
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce,
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Removal of unlawful items;
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2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior,
personally or through an agent such as a private security company;
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property
and the abutting sidewalks;
4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior activities;
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are
discussed;
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit
from the property and in designated common areas, if any;
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs;
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business;
9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the
abutting sidewalk;
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property;
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage,
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the
likelihood of litter creation;
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise;
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of
applicable zoning requirements from the premises;
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior.
B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan.
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited
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to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure
of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property.
11.18.100: APPEALS:
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance
pursuant to Chapter 2.75.
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES:
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows:
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be
assessed in the amount of $500.
2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation.
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third
violation.
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000.
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license
pursuant to Chapter 5.02.
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals officer: In the event of an appeal of an
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may:
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the
administrative appeals officer.
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2. Grant the city an abatement order.
a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement.
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated,
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity.
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section
11.70.150.
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the
property or another business premises for at least six months.
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210.
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION:
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110.
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance
abatement plan.
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan,
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed.
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the
nuisance abatement plan.
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C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed.
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER
AND PROPERTY LOCATION:
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business
and prior business owner.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2025.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
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______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2025.
Published: ______________.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
September 19, 2025
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2025 2
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(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private 4
property) 5
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An ordinance enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to responsible 7
business and private property ownership to abate nuisances 8
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of 9
public nuisances; 10
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the 11
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to 12
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity; 13
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance 14
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and 15
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s 16
best interests. 17
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 18
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SECTION 1. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in 20
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as 21
follows: 22
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER 23
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS: 24
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In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set 26
forth in this section: 27
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 28
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 29
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 30
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section 31
2.75.050. 32
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 33
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City. 34
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative 35
branch of the city. 36
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably 37
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the 38
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property. 39
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a 40
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who 41
enters or occupies the property or building. 42
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner, 43
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee. 44
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate 45
danger to life, property, health, or public safety. 46
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 47
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the 48
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or 49
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to: 50
(a) criminal conduct; 51
(b) disturbance of the peace; 52
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages; 53
(d) illegal drug activity; 54
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction; 55
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities; 56
(g) harassment of passers-by; 57
(h) prostitution; 58
(i) public urination or defecation; 59
(j) lewd conduct; 60
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(k) litter; 61
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials; 62
(m) parking violations; 63
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts, 64
unless the property is licensed for such use; 65
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials, 66
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and 67
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or 68
discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding 69
materials that have served their original purpose; 70
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive 71
loud noise; 72
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure, 73
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle 74
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of 75
vehicle parts; 76
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk; 77
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or 78
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles; 79
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron; 80
(u) illegal dumping; 81
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations; 82
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior; 83
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or 84
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law. 85
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other 86
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business 87
owner, property owner, or other responsible person. 88
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 89
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at 90
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased 91
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and 92
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to 93
the business. 94
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are 95
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or 96
serious violent behavior at issue. 97
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 98
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following 99
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault. 100
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11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT: 101
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of 102
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent 103
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or 104
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate 105
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a 106
business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified 107
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior. 108
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED: 109
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this 110
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be 111
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof. 112
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS: 113
A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address 114
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action 115
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or 116
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance 117
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances 118
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy 119
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in 120
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of 121
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and 122
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or 123
serious violent behavior. 124
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from 125
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension, 126
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance 127
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property 128
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense. 129
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious 130
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency. 131
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a 132
separate citation, charge or other remedy. 133
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING: 134
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Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall 135
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or 136
omission. 137
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE: 138
Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private 139
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to 140
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct 141
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the 142
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or 143
trespassers. 144
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED 145
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of 146
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably 147
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior 148
occurs at any private property or place of business. 149
B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1) 150
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious 151
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the 152
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of 153
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This 154
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable 155
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent 156
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the 157
property. 158
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: 159
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at 160
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be 161
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party. 162
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has 163
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation. 164
1. The written citation shall state: 165
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a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party; 167
b. The date and location of each violation; 168
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 169
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d. That the nuisance must be corrected; 170
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the 171
enforcement official be taken; 172
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends 173
to pursue if corrective action is not taken; 174
g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity 175
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city; 176
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and 177
i. The signature of the enforcement official. 178
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2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible 180
party by: 181
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and 182
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or 183
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery. 184
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing 185
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt 186
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or 187
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last 188
known address of the responsible party on file with the city. 189
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible 190
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection 191
11.18.080.B.2.b. 192
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3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the 194
responsible party shall either: 195
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to 196
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the 197
nuisance declaration, or 198
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090. 199
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4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline 201
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy, 202
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110. 203
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS: 204
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify 205
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce, 206
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent 207
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, 208
the following: 209
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1. Removal of unlawful items; 211
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2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior, 212
personally or through an agent such as a private security company; 213
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property 214
and the abutting sidewalks; 215
4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance 216
behavior or serious violent behavior activities; 217
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which 218
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are 219
discussed; 220
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit 221
from the property and in designated common areas, if any; 222
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and 223
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in 224
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are 225
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior 226
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to 227
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a 228
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be 229
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage 230
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs; 231
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business; 232
9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's 233
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the 234
abutting sidewalk; 235
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property; 236
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as 237
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage, 238
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the 239
likelihood of litter creation; 240
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise; 241
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of 242
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 243
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the 244
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 245
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of 246
applicable zoning requirements from the premises; 247
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and 248
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance 249
behavior or serious violent behavior. 250
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B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be 252
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another 253
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan. 254
255
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the 256
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited 257
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to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated 258
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized 259
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure 260
of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting 261
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property. 262
11.18.100: APPEALS: 263
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance 264
pursuant to Chapter 2.75. 265
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES: 266
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a 267
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows: 268
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set 269
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be 270
assessed in the amount of $500. 271
2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 272
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall 273
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation. 274
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 275
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine 276
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third 277
violation. 278
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 279
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement 280
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000. 281
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any 282
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a 283
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license 284
pursuant to Chapter 5.02. 285
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals Officer: In the event of an appeal of an 286
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may: 287
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement 288
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the 289
administrative appeals officer. 290
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2. Grant the city an abatement order. 291
a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the 292
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the 293
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement. 294
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a 295
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated, 296
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested 297
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of 298
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity. 299
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party 300
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be 301
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 302
11.70.150. 303
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the 304
property or another business premises for at least six months. 305
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an 306
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210. 307
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION: 308
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals 309
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to 310
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term 311
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer 312
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance 313
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing 314
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance 315
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110. 316
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to 317
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible 318
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance 319
abatement plan. 320
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan, 321
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed. 322
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party 323
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the 324
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the 325
nuisance abatement plan. 326
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C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review 327
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and 328
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an 329
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed. 330
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER 331
AND PROPERTY LOCATION: 332
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the 333
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance 334
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the 335
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business 336
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement 337
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be 338
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business 339
and prior business owner. 340
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SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 343
first publication. 344
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 345
2025. 346
______________________________ 347
CHAIRPERSON 348
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ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 351
352
______________________________ 353
CITY RECORDER 354
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Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 357
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Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 359
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______________________________ 361
MAYOR 362
______________________________ 363
CITY RECORDER 364
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(SEAL) 365
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Bill No. ________ of 2025. 367
Published: ______________. 368
Responsible Property Owner Ordinance(legislative)v4 369
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SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
09/24/2025
Date Sent to Council:
09/26/2025
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Garcia, Arturo
E-mail
Arturo.Garcia@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
09/24/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
09/26/2025
Subject:
Responsible Owner Ordinance & After Hours Alcohol Ordinance
New transmittal or
Revision
New transmittal
Revision
Revision Updates:
The proposed provisions previously presented under a single ordinance will now be transmitted as two separate ordinances. The first will address after-hours alcohol restrictions on non-residential and commercial properties, aligning City regulations with state-imposed restrictions on licensed establishments. The second, the Responsible Owner Ordinance, will create a framework to hold property and business owners accountable for chronic nuisance conditions through administrative citations, abatement plans, and corrective measures.
Additional Staff Contact:
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, Bill Manzanares, Deputy Chief Of Police, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Presenters/Staff Table
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, Bill Manzanares, Deputy Chief Of Police, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Council adopt amendments to Salt Lake City Chapter 5.51and enact section 11.12.130, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare Offenses Against Public Order.
Background/Discussion
After-House Alcohol Ordinance
The proposed After-Hours Alcohol Ordinance addresses a gap in existing state regulations that limit after-hours alcohol consumption only for licensed retail establishments. While state law requires retail licensees to cease alcohol service by 1:00 am and consumption by 2:00 am, it does not extend these restrictions to non-residential premises or commercial properties operating without state-issued alcohol licenses. This has led to recurring issues where commercial establishments host late-night gatherings with ongoing alcohol consumption well past permitted hours. These activities often generate noise, public safety concerns, and criminal activity that strain City resources and place neighboring residents and businesses at risk.
The ordinance would extend after-hours restrictions to non-residential and commercial common areas, mirroring the standards applied to licensed establishments. Aligning local code with state regulations, this gives the City additional enforcement tools to curb nuisance activity, protect neighborhoods, and promote consistent, responsible business practices. This ordinance encourages commercial and non-residential property owners to adopt proactive measures to improve public safety, protect quality of life, and promote fair and consistent regulation across the community.
Responsible Owner Ordinance
The Responsible Owner Ordinance is intended to address persistent nuisance activity occurring on private properties and at commercial businesses where owners have failed to take proactive steps to curb illegal or disruptive conduct. In recent years, the City has faced increasing complaints about properties that attract crime, chronic disturbances, and unsafe conditions.
The Responsible Owner Ordinance establishes a framework to hold property and business owners accountable when their premises become chronic nuisances. The recommended ordinance introduces a tiered administrative enforcement process that allows for timely intervention, civil penalties, and the ability to require remedial measures or nuisance abatement plans. This comprehensive approach is recommended because it empowers the City to take earlier, more flexible action to address nuisance behavior; imposes accountability on property and business owners; and provides a fair process for correction and appeal. These measures collectively promote public safety, reduce ongoing enforcement burdens, and support the health and welfare of Salt Lake City residents and visitors.
Will there need to be a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 202__
(Amending the text of Titles 5 and 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to after-hours
consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential
premises)
An ordinance amending Chapters 5.51 and 11.12 to prohibit the after-hours consumption
of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises.
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 32B-5-301 prohibits the after-hours consumption of
alcoholic products and alcoholic beverages on the premises of retail licensees; and
WHEREAS, non-residential premises and commercial establishments that do not adhere
to the protections and safeguards required of retail licensees are permitting the consumption of
alcoholic beverages on their premises long after the retail licensees are required to close; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the after-hours consumption of
alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises
pursuant to standards similar to those that govern the premises of retail licensees reasonably
furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City.
WHEREAS, criminal activity associated with such after-hours consumption is a threat to
the public safety of the city and is a burden on the city’s public safety resources;
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s
best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code. That
Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations: Alcohol
Establishments and Off Premises Beer Retailers), is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 5.51 REGULATIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS,
NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES, AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS
5.51.010: DEFINITIONS:
ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that has obtained a license from the Utah
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Service.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102
of Utah Code, or its successor.
ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 of
the Utah Code, or its successor.
COMMON AREA: Any portion of a licensee establishment that is generally accessible to all
occupants, invitees, guests, or customers; or that is generally intended for the common use of
such occupants, invitees, guests or customers. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not
“common area.”
DABS: the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
LICENSEE ESTABLISHMENT: The location where any holder of a Salt Lake City business
license, obtained for any purpose, operates.
OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: This term has the same definition as defined in Section
32B-2-102 of Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED:
Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers must obtain a
business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this
title and the requirements included in this chapter.
5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL
ESTABLISHMENTS:
No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license
or permit issued by DABS pursuant to title 32B, Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS:
A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are
required to obtain from DABS a single event permit or temporary special event beer permit
under title 32B, Utah Code or its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served
and consumed for short term events.
B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in
section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required:
1. The time, dates, and location of the event.
2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event.
3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABSC and where
alcohol will be stored, served and sold.
4. Evidence that the applicant is not disqualified for the license or permit under Utah
Code Section 32B-1-304 or its successor provisions or city ordinance.
5. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city
representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during
the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance.
C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed
by the DABS under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the
city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit.
D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable.
E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable
to DABS single event permits and temporary special event beer permits.
F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter
5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES:
Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers are subject to the
license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing regulatory fees
and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate alcohol
establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types of
alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment.
5.51.040: RESTRICTIONS GOVENING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES AND ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS IN COMMON AREAS:
Between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. a licensee establishment shall not:
A. Furnish an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product to an individual, nor
B. Allow an individual to consume an alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic product in the
common area of such establishment.
5.51.050: ENFORCEMENT:
In addition to any enforcement procedures set forth in Utah Code Title 32B, any holder of a Salt
Lake City business license found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be (1)
subject to a $1000 fine per occurrence, and (2) the City may seek to suspend or revoke the
associated business license pursuant to the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 5.02.
SECTION 2. Enacting Section 11.12.070 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Section
11.12.070 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare: Offenses Against Public Order) is hereby enacted
as follows:
11.12.070: UNLAWFUL CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN COMMON AREAS OF
NON-RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS:
A. Definitions:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of
Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of
Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
COMMON AREA: Any portion of a non-residential premises that is generally accessible to all
occupants, invitees or licensees; or that is generally intended for the common use of such
occupants, invitees or licensees. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not “common area.”
NON-RESIDENTIAL PREMISES: Premises that do not meet any of the various definitions of
dwelling set forth in Section 21A.62.040.
B. An individual shall not consume an alcoholic beverage nor an alcoholic product in any
common area of non-residential premises during the time period beginning at 2:00 AM and
ending at 6:00 AM.
C. Operators of non-residential premises shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic
beverages or alcoholic products in any common area during the time period between 2:00 AM
and 6:00 AM.
D. Individuals found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil citation and
penalty of $500 per occurrence. Operators not otherwise subject to Chapter 5.51 shall be subject
to a civil citation and penalty of $1000 per occurrence.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
202__.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 202__.
Published: ______________.
After Hours Alcohol Ordinance(final)v1
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
September 19, 2025
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 202__ 2
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(Amending the text of Titles 5 and 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to after-hours 4
consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential 5
premises) 6
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An ordinance amending Chapters 5.51 and 11.12 to prohibit the after-hours consumption 8
of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises. 9
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 32B-5-301 prohibits the after-hours consumption of 10
alcoholic products and alcoholic beverages on the premises of retail licensees; and 11
WHEREAS, non-residential premises and commercial establishments that do not adhere 12
to the protections and safeguards required of retail licensees are permitting the consumption of 13
alcoholic beverages on their premises long after the retail licensees are required to close; and 14
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the after-hours consumption of 15
alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises 16
pursuant to standards similar to those that govern the premises of retail licensees reasonably 17
furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City. 18
WHEREAS, criminal activity associated with such after-hours consumption is a threat to 19
the public safety of the city and is a burden on the city’s public safety resources; 20
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance 21
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and 22
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s 23
best interests. 24
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 25
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SECTION 1. Amending the text of Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code. That 27
Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations: Alcohol 28
Establishments and Off Premises Beer Retailers), is hereby amended as follows: 29
CHAPTER 5.51 REGULATIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS, 30
NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES, AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS 31
32
5.51.005: PURPOSE: 33
34
The purpose of this chapter is to normalize the regulation of alcoholic beverages by the city by: 35
a) simplifying alcoholic beverage control regulation by not duplicating state regulations, and b) 36
limiting the city's regulatory interests to business licensing and to land use concerns as provided 37
in title 21A of this code. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to effectuate those 38
purposes. This chapter does not limit in any way the responsibilities of Salt Lake City police 39
officers or Salt Lake City prosecutors under state law. 40
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5.51.010: DEFINITIONS: 42
43
ALCOHOL: The same meaning as section 32A-1-105(2), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or 44
successor provisions. 45
46
ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that has obtained a license from the Utah 47
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Servicesells alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption 48
on the premises, as set forth in section 21A.36.300 of this code. 49
50
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 51
of Utah Code, or its successor. 52
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 of 54
the Utah Code, or its successor. 55
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COMMON AREA: Any portion of a licensee establishment that is generally accessible to all 57
occupants, invitees, guests, or customers; or that is generally intended for the common use of 58
such occupants, invitees, guests or customers. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not 59
“common area.” 60
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DABS: the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. 62
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LICENSEE ESTABLISHMENT: The location where any holder of a Salt Lake City business 64
license, obtained for any purpose, operates. 65
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LICENSE ENFORCEMENT ACTION: The administrative process set forth in 67
section 5.51.070 of this chapter. 68
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OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: This term has the same definition as defined in Section 70
32B-2-102 of Utah Code, or its successor provisions.A retail business that sells beer in its 71
original packaging for consumption off the premises, but does not include the sale of beer in 72
sealed containers pursuant to section 32A-10-206(7), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its 73
successor provision. 74
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SEASONAL LICENSE: A city business license issued to an alcohol establishment that is valid 76
for a six (6) month period corresponding with the periods provided for "seasonal A" and 77
"seasonal B" licenses issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission, pursuant to title 78
32A, Utah Code Annotated (2009), and its successor provisions. 79
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5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED: 82
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Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers must obtain a 84
business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this 85
title and the requirements included in this chapter. Alcohol establishments which qualify for a 86
seasonal A or seasonal B license issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission may 87
obtain a seasonal license for the same term for which the state license is issued. 88
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5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL 91
ESTABLISHMENTS: 92
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No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license 94
or permit issued by DABSthe Utah alcoholic beverage control commission pursuant to title 95
32BA, Utah Code Annotated (2009), orand its successor provisions. 96
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5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS: 98
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A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are 100
required to obtain from DABSthe Utah alcoholic beverage control commission a single event 101
permit or temporary special event beer permit under title 32BA, Utah Code Annotated (2009) or 102
its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served and consumed for short term 103
events. 104
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B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in 106
section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required: 107
1. The time, dates, and location of the event. 108
2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event. 109
3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABSC and where 110
alcohol will be stored, served and sold. 111
4. Evidence that the applicant is not disqualified for the license or permit under Utah 112
Code Section 32B-1-304 or its successor provisions or city ordinance. 113
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54. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city 114
representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during 115
the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance. 116
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C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed 118
by the DABSC under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the 119
city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit. 120
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D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable. 122
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E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable 124
to DABSC single event permits and temporary special event beer permits. 125
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F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter 127
5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt 128
Lake City consolidated fee schedule. 129
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5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES: 132
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A. Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers are 134
subject to the license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing 135
regulatory fees and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate 136
alcohol establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types 137
of alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment. 138
139
B. The license fee for a seasonal license will be assessed at fifty percent (50%) of the 140
regulatory and disproportionate fee charged for the type of alcohol establishment to be licensed 141
as listed on schedules 1 and 2 of this title, plus the full base license fee provided in 142
section 5.04.070 of this title. 143
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5.51.040: RESTRICTIONS GOVENING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC 146
BEVERAGES AND ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS IN COMMON AREAS: 147
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Between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. a licensee establishment shall not: 149
150
A. Furnish an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product to an individual, nor 151
B. Allow an individual to consume an alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic product in the 152
common area of such establishment. 153
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5.51.050100: OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS; OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 156
AND ENFORCEMENT: 157
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A. In addition to any enforcement procedures set forth in Utah Code Title 32B, any holder of 159
a Salt Lake City business license found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be (1) 160
subject to a $1000 fine per occurrence, and (2) the City may seek to suspend or revoke the 161
associated business license pursuant to the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 162
5.02requirements under this code, off premises beer retailers are subject to the operational 163
requirements set forth in sections 32A-10-102 and 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or 164
its successor provisions. 165
166
B. For violations related to underage sale of beer, the enforcement process set forth at 167
section 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its successor provisions, applies. 168
169
C. For all other violations, the requirements of chapter 5.02 of this title apply. 170
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SECTION 2. Enacting Section 11.12.070 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Section 172
11.12.070 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare: Offenses Against Public Order) is hereby enacted 173
as follows: 174
11.12.070: UNLAWFUL CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN COMMON AREAS OF 175
NON-RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS: 176
177
A. Definitions: 178
179
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of 180
Utah Code, or its successor provisions. 181
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of 183
Utah Code, or its successor provisions. 184
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COMMON AREA: Any portion of a non-residential premises that is generally accessible to all 186
occupants, invitees or licensees; or that is generally intended for the common use of such 187
occupants, invitees or licensees. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not “common area.” 188
189
NON-RESIDENTIAL PREMISES: Premises that do not meet any of the various definitions of 190
dwelling set forth in Section 21A.62.040. 191
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B. An individual shall not consume an alcoholic beverage nor an alcoholic product in any 193
common area of non-residential premises during the time period beginning at 2:00 AM and 194
ending at 6:00 AM. 195
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C. Operators of non-residential premises shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic 197
beverages or alcoholic products in any common area during the time period between 2:00 AM 198
and 6:00 AM. 199
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D. Individuals found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil citation and 201
penalty of $500 per occurrence. Operators not otherwise subject to Chapter 5.51 shall be subject 202
to a civil citation and penalty of $1000 per occurrence. 203
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SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 206
first publication. 207
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 208
202__. 209
______________________________ 210
CHAIRPERSON 211
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2025
(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private
property)
An ordinance enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to responsible
business and private property ownership to abate nuisances.
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of
public nuisances;
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity;
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s
best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as
follows:
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS:
In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set
forth in this section:
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section
2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City.
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative
branch of the city.
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property.
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who
enters or occupies the property or building.
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner,
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee.
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate
danger to life, property, health, or public safety.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to:
(a) criminal conduct;
(b) disturbance of the peace;
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(d) illegal drug activity;
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction;
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities;
(g) harassment of passers-by;
(h) prostitution;
(i) public urination or defecation;
(j) lewd conduct;
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(k) litter;
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials;
(m) parking violations;
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts,
unless the property is licensed for such use;
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials,
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or
discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding
materials that have served their original purpose;
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive
loud noise;
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure,
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of
vehicle parts;
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk;
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles;
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron;
(u) illegal dumping;
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations;
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior;
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law.
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business
owner, property owner, or other responsible person.
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to
the business.
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior at issue.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault.
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11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a
business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior.
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED:
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof.
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS:
A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior.
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension,
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency.
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a
separate citation, charge or other remedy.
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING:
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Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or
omission.
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE:
Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or
trespassers.
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior
occurs at any private property or place of business.
B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1)
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the
property.
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION:
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party.
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation.
1. The written citation shall state:
a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party;
b. The date and location of each violation;
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
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d. That the nuisance must be corrected;
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the
enforcement official be taken;
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends
to pursue if corrective action is not taken;
g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city;
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and
i. The signature of the enforcement official.
2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible
party by:
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery.
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last
known address of the responsible party on file with the city.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection
11.18.080.B.2.b.
3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the
responsible party shall either:
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the
nuisance declaration, or
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090.
4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy,
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110.
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS:
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce,
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Removal of unlawful items;
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2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior,
personally or through an agent such as a private security company;
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property
and the abutting sidewalks;
4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior activities;
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are
discussed;
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit
from the property and in designated common areas, if any;
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs;
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business;
9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the
abutting sidewalk;
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property;
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage,
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the
likelihood of litter creation;
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise;
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of
applicable zoning requirements from the premises;
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior.
B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan.
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited
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to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure
of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property.
11.18.100: APPEALS:
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance
pursuant to Chapter 2.75.
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES:
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows:
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be
assessed in the amount of $500.
2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation.
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third
violation.
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000.
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license
pursuant to Chapter 5.02.
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals officer: In the event of an appeal of an
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may:
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the
administrative appeals officer.
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2. Grant the city an abatement order.
a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement.
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated,
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity.
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section
11.70.150.
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the
property or another business premises for at least six months.
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210.
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION:
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110.
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance
abatement plan.
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan,
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed.
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the
nuisance abatement plan.
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C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed.
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER
AND PROPERTY LOCATION:
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business
and prior business owner.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2025.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
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CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2025.
Published: ______________.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
September 19, 2025
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LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2025 2
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(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private 4
property) 5
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An ordinance enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to responsible 7
business and private property ownership to abate nuisances 8
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of 9
public nuisances; 10
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the 11
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to 12
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity; 13
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance 14
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and 15
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s 16
best interests. 17
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 18
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SECTION 1. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in 20
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as 21
follows: 22
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER 23
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS: 24
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In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set 26
forth in this section: 27
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 28
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 29
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 30
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section 31
2.75.050. 32
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 33
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City. 34
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative 35
branch of the city. 36
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably 37
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the 38
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property. 39
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a 40
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who 41
enters or occupies the property or building. 42
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner, 43
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee. 44
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate 45
danger to life, property, health, or public safety. 46
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 47
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the 48
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or 49
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to: 50
(a) criminal conduct; 51
(b) disturbance of the peace; 52
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages; 53
(d) illegal drug activity; 54
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction; 55
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities; 56
(g) harassment of passers-by; 57
(h) prostitution; 58
(i) public urination or defecation; 59
(j) lewd conduct; 60
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(k) litter; 61
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials; 62
(m) parking violations; 63
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts, 64
unless the property is licensed for such use; 65
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials, 66
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and 67
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or 68
discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding 69
materials that have served their original purpose; 70
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive 71
loud noise; 72
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure, 73
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle 74
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of 75
vehicle parts; 76
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk; 77
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or 78
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles; 79
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron; 80
(u) illegal dumping; 81
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations; 82
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior; 83
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or 84
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law. 85
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other 86
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business 87
owner, property owner, or other responsible person. 88
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 89
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at 90
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased 91
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and 92
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to 93
the business. 94
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are 95
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or 96
serious violent behavior at issue. 97
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 98
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following 99
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault. 100
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11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT: 101
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of 102
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent 103
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or 104
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate 105
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a 106
business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified 107
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior. 108
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED: 109
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this 110
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be 111
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof. 112
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS: 113
A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address 114
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action 115
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or 116
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance 117
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances 118
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy 119
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in 120
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of 121
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and 122
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or 123
serious violent behavior. 124
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from 125
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension, 126
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance 127
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property 128
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense. 129
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious 130
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency. 131
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a 132
separate citation, charge or other remedy. 133
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING: 134
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Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall 135
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or 136
omission. 137
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE: 138
Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private 139
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to 140
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct 141
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the 142
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or 143
trespassers. 144
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED 145
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of 146
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably 147
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior 148
occurs at any private property or place of business. 149
B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1) 150
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious 151
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the 152
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of 153
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This 154
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable 155
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent 156
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the 157
property. 158
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: 159
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at 160
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be 161
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party. 162
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has 163
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation. 164
1. The written citation shall state: 165
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a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party; 167
b. The date and location of each violation; 168
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 169
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d. That the nuisance must be corrected; 170
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the 171
enforcement official be taken; 172
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends 173
to pursue if corrective action is not taken; 174
g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity 175
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city; 176
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and 177
i. The signature of the enforcement official. 178
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2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible 180
party by: 181
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and 182
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or 183
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery. 184
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing 185
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt 186
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or 187
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last 188
known address of the responsible party on file with the city. 189
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible 190
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection 191
11.18.080.B.2.b. 192
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3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the 194
responsible party shall either: 195
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to 196
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the 197
nuisance declaration, or 198
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090. 199
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4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline 201
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy, 202
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110. 203
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS: 204
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify 205
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce, 206
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent 207
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, 208
the following: 209
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1. Removal of unlawful items; 211
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2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior, 212
personally or through an agent such as a private security company; 213
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property 214
and the abutting sidewalks; 215
4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance 216
behavior or serious violent behavior activities; 217
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which 218
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are 219
discussed; 220
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit 221
from the property and in designated common areas, if any; 222
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and 223
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in 224
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are 225
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior 226
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to 227
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a 228
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be 229
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage 230
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs; 231
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business; 232
9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's 233
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the 234
abutting sidewalk; 235
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property; 236
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as 237
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage, 238
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the 239
likelihood of litter creation; 240
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise; 241
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of 242
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 243
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the 244
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 245
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of 246
applicable zoning requirements from the premises; 247
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and 248
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance 249
behavior or serious violent behavior. 250
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B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be 252
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another 253
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan. 254
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C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the 256
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited 257
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to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated 258
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized 259
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure 260
of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting 261
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property. 262
11.18.100: APPEALS: 263
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance 264
pursuant to Chapter 2.75. 265
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES: 266
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a 267
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows: 268
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set 269
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be 270
assessed in the amount of $500. 271
2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 272
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall 273
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation. 274
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 275
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine 276
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third 277
violation. 278
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 279
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement 280
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000. 281
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any 282
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a 283
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license 284
pursuant to Chapter 5.02. 285
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals Officer: In the event of an appeal of an 286
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may: 287
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement 288
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the 289
administrative appeals officer. 290
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2. Grant the city an abatement order. 291
a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the 292
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the 293
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement. 294
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a 295
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated, 296
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested 297
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of 298
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity. 299
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party 300
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be 301
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 302
11.70.150. 303
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the 304
property or another business premises for at least six months. 305
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an 306
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210. 307
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION: 308
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals 309
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to 310
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term 311
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer 312
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance 313
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing 314
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance 315
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110. 316
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to 317
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible 318
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance 319
abatement plan. 320
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan, 321
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed. 322
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party 323
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the 324
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the 325
nuisance abatement plan. 326
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C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review 327
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and 328
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an 329
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed. 330
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER 331
AND PROPERTY LOCATION: 332
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the 333
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance 334
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the 335
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business 336
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement 337
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be 338
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business 339
and prior business owner. 340
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SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 343
first publication. 344
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 345
2025. 346
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CHAIRPERSON 348
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ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 351
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CITY RECORDER 354
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Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 357
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Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 359
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MAYOR 362
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CITY RECORDER 364
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(SEAL) 365
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Bill No. ________ of 2025. 367
Published: ______________. 368
Responsible Property Owner Ordinance(legislative)v4 369
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SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
09/04/2025
Date Sent to Council:
09/04/2025
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Garcia, Arturo
E-mail
Arturo.Garcia@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
09/04/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
09/04/2025
Subject:
Responsible Owner Ordinance
New transmittal or
Revision
New transmittal
Revision
Revision Updates:
There were recent changes made to the ordinance that require a revision of the transmittal. The updated documentation below reflects these adjustments to ensure consistency with state law.
Additional Staff Contact:
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Presenters/Staff Table
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Council adopt amendments to Salt Lake City Chapter 5.51and enact section 11.12.130, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare Offenses Against Public Order.
Background/Discussion
This ordinance originated in response to persistent public nuisance issues and after-hours alcohol consumption in non-residential premises, which have placed significant strain on city resources and negatively impacted neighborhood safety and quality of life. The City has seen repeated incidents of criminal activity, noise disturbances, and hazardous conditions at certain business and private properties, with limited recourse under existing ordinances.
The current regulatory framework did not adequately hold property or business owners accountable for recurring nuisance activity on their premises, nor did it address the increasing trend of unauthorized after-hours alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial properties. These gaps led to a disproportionate burden on law enforcement and public safety personnel, while also diminishing the well-being of surrounding communities.
The recommended ordinance introduces a tiered administrative enforcement process that allows for timely intervention, civil penalties, and
the ability to require remedial measures or nuisance abatement plans. It further amends the City Code to prohibit alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial and non-residential properties between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, aligning City regulations with state-imposed restrictions on licensed establishments.
This comprehensive approach is recommended because it empowers the City to take earlier, more flexible action to address nuisance behavior; imposes accountability on property and business owners; and provides a fair process for correction and appeal. These measures collectively promote public safety, reduce ongoing enforcement burdens, and support the health and welfare of Salt Lake City residents and visitors.
Will there need to be a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2025
(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property
and after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and
non-residential premises)
An ordinance (1) enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to
responsible business and private property ownership to abate nuisances and (2) amending
Chapters 11.12 and 5.51 to prohibit the after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas
of commercial establishments and non-residential premises.
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of
public nuisances;
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity;
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 32B-5-301 prohibits the after-hours consumption of
alcoholic products and alcoholic beverages on the premises of retail licensees; and
WHEREAS, non-residential premises and commercial establishments that do not adhere
to the protections and safeguards required of retail licensees are permitting the consumption of
alcoholic beverages on their premises long after the retail licensees are required to close; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the after-hours consumption of
alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises
pursuant to standards similar to those that govern the premises of retail licensees reasonably
furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City.
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WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s
best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code. That
Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations: Alcohol
Establishments and Off Premises Beer Retailers), is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 5.51 REGULATIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS,
NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES, AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS
5.51.010: DEFINITIONS:
ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that has obtained a license from the Utah
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Service.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102
of Utah Code, or its successor.
ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 of
the Utah Code, or its successor.
COMMON AREA: Any portion of a licensee establishment that is generally accessible to all
occupants, invitees, guests, or customers; or that is generally intended for the common use of
such occupants, invitees, guests or customers. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not
“common area.”
DABS: the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
LICENSEE ESTABLISHMENT: The location where any holder of a Salt Lake City business
license, obtained for any purpose, operates.
OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: This term has the same definition as defined in Section
32B-2-102 of Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
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5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED:
Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers must obtain a
business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this
title and the requirements included in this chapter.
5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL
ESTABLISHMENTS:
No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license
or permit issued by DABS pursuant to title 32B, Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS:
A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are
required to obtain from DABS a single event permit or temporary special event beer permit
under title 32B, Utah Code or its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served
and consumed for short term events.
B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in
section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required:
1. The time, dates, and location of the event.
2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event.
3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABSC and where
alcohol will be stored, served and sold.
4. Evidence that the applicant is not disqualified for the license or permit under Utah
Code Section 32B-1-304 or its successor provisions or city ordinance.
5. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city
representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during
the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance.
C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed
by the DABS under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the
city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit.
D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable.
E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable
to DABS single event permits and temporary special event beer permits.
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F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter
5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES:
Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers are subject to the
license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing regulatory fees
and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate alcohol
establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types of
alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment.
5.51.040: RESTRICTIONS GOVENING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AND ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS IN COMMON AREAS:
Between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. a licensee establishment shall not:
A. Furnish an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product to an individual, nor
B. Allow an individual to consume an alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic product in the
common area of such establishment.
5.51.050: ENFORCEMENT:
In addition to any enforcement procedures set forth in Utah Code Title 32B, any holder of a Salt
Lake City business license found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be (1)
subject to a $1000 fine per occurrence, and (2) the City may seek to suspend or revoke the
associated business license pursuant to the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 5.02.
SECTION 2. Enacting Section 11.12.130 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Section
11.12.130 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare: Offenses Against Public Order) is hereby enacted
as follows:
11.12.130: UNLAWFUL CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN COMMON AREAS OF NON-
RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
A. Definitions:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of
Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of
Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
COMMON AREA: Any portion of a non-residential premises that is generally accessible to all
occupants, invitees or licensees; or that is generally intended for the common use of such
occupants, invitees or licensees. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not “common area.”
NON-RESIDENTIAL PREMISES: Premises that do not meet any of the various definitions of
dwelling set forth in Section 21A.62.040.
B. An individual shall not consume an alcoholic beverage nor an alcoholic product in any
common area of non-residential premises during the time period beginning at 2:00 AM and
ending at 6:00 AM.
C. Operators of non-residential premises shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic
beverages or alcoholic products in any common area during the time period between 2:00 AM
and 6:00 AM.
D. Individuals found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil citation and
penalty of $500 per occurrence. Operators not otherwise subject to Chapter 5.51 shall be subject
to a civil citation and penalty of $1000 per occurrence.
SECTION 3. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as
follows:
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS:
In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set
forth in this section:
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section
2.75.050.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City.
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative
branch of the city.
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property.
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who
enters or occupies the property or building.
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner,
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee.
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate
danger to life, property, health, or public safety.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to:
(a) criminal conduct;
(b) disturbance of the peace;
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(d) illegal drug activity;
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction;
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities;
(g) harassment of passers-by;
(h) prostitution;
(i) public urination or defecation;
(j) lewd conduct;
(k) litter;
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials;
(m) parking violations;
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts,
unless the property is licensed for such use;
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials,
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or
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discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding
materials that have served their original purpose;
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive
loud noise;
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure,
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of
vehicle parts;
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk;
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles;
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron;
(u) illegal dumping;
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations;
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior;
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law.
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business
owner, property owner, or other responsible person.
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to
the business.
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior at issue.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault.
11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a
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business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior.
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED:
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof.
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS:
A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior.
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension,
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency.
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a
separate citation, charge or other remedy.
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING:
Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or
omission.
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE:
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Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or
trespassers.
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior
occurs at any private property or place of business.
B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1)
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the
property.
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION:
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party.
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation.
1. The written citation shall state:
a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party;
b. The date and location of each violation;
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
d. That the nuisance must be corrected;
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the
enforcement official be taken;
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends
to pursue if corrective action is not taken;
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g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city;
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and
i. The signature of the enforcement official.
2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible
party by:
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery.
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last
known address of the responsible party on file with the city.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection
11.18.080.B.2.b.
3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the
responsible party shall either:
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the
nuisance declaration, or
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090.
4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy,
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110.
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS:
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce,
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Removal of unlawful items;
2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior,
personally or through an agent such as a private security company;
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property
and the abutting sidewalks;
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4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior activities;
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are
discussed;
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit
from the property and in designated common areas, if any;
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs;
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business;
9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the
abutting sidewalk;
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property;
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage,
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the
likelihood of litter creation;
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise;
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of
applicable zoning requirements from the premises;
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior.
B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan.
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited
to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure
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of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property.
11.18.100: APPEALS:
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance
pursuant to Chapter 2.75.
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES:
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows:
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be
assessed in the amount of $500.
2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation.
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third
violation.
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000.
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license
pursuant to Chapter 5.02.
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals officer: In the event of an appeal of an
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may:
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the
administrative appeals officer.
2. Grant the city an abatement order.
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a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement.
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated,
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity.
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section
11.70.150.
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the
property or another business premises for at least six months.
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210.
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION:
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110.
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance
abatement plan.
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan,
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed.
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the
nuisance abatement plan.
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C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed.
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER
AND PROPERTY LOCATION:
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business
and prior business owner.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2025.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
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CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2025.
Published: ______________.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
September 4, 2025
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2025 2
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(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property 4
and after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and 5
non-residential premises) 6
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An ordinance (1) enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to 8
responsible business and private property ownership to abate nuisances and (2) amending 9
Chapters 11.12 and 5.51 to prohibit the after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas 10
of commercial establishments and non-residential premises. 11
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of 12
public nuisances; 13
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the 14
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to 15
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity; 16
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 32B-5-301 prohibits the after-hours consumption of 17
alcoholic products and alcoholic beverages on the premises of retail licensees; and 18
WHEREAS, non-residential premises and commercial establishments that do not adhere 19
to the protections and safeguards required of retail licensees are permitting the consumption of 20
alcoholic beverages on their premises long after the retail licensees are required to close; and 21
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the after-hours consumption of 22
alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises 23
pursuant to standards similar to those that govern the premises of retail licensees reasonably 24
furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City. 25
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WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance 26
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and 27
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adopting this ordinance is in the city’s 28
best interests. 29
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 30
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SECTION 1. Amending the text of Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code. That 32
Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations: Alcohol 33
Establishments and Off Premises Beer Retailers), is hereby amended as follows: 34
CHAPTER 5.51 REGULATIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS, 35
NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES, AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS 36
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5.51.005: PURPOSE: 38
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The purpose of this chapter is to normalize the regulation of alcoholic beverages by the city by: 40
a) simplifying alcoholic beverage control regulation by not duplicating state regulations, and b) 41
limiting the city's regulatory interests to business licensing and to land use concerns as provided 42
in title 21A of this code. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to effectuate those 43
purposes. This chapter does not limit in any way the responsibilities of Salt Lake City police 44
officers or Salt Lake City prosecutors under state law. 45
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5.51.010: DEFINITIONS: 47
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ALCOHOL: The same meaning as section 32A-1-105(2), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or 49
successor provisions. 50
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ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that has obtained a license from the Utah 52
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Servicesells alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption 53
on the premises, as set forth in section 21A.36.300 of this code. 54
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 56
of Utah Code, or its successor. 57
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 of 59
the Utah Code, or its successor. 60
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COMMON AREA: Any portion of a licensee establishment that is generally accessible to all 62
occupants, invitees, guests, or customers; or that is generally intended for the common use of 63
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such occupants, invitees, guests or customers. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not 64
“common area.” 65
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DABS: the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. 67
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LICENSEE ESTABLISHMENT: The location where any holder of a Salt Lake City business 69
license, obtained for any purpose, operates. 70
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LICENSE ENFORCEMENT ACTION: The administrative process set forth in 72
section 5.51.070 of this chapter. 73
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OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: This term has the same definition as defined in Section 75
32B-2-102 of Utah Code, or its successor provisions.A retail business that sells beer in its 76
original packaging for consumption off the premises, but does not include the sale of beer in 77
sealed containers pursuant to section 32A-10-206(7), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its 78
successor provision. 79
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SEASONAL LICENSE: A city business license issued to an alcohol establishment that is valid 81
for a six (6) month period corresponding with the periods provided for "seasonal A" and 82
"seasonal B" licenses issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission, pursuant to title 83
32A, Utah Code Annotated (2009), and its successor provisions. 84
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5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED: 87
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Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers must obtain a 89
business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this 90
title and the requirements included in this chapter. Alcohol establishments which qualify for a 91
seasonal A or seasonal B license issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission may 92
obtain a seasonal license for the same term for which the state license is issued. 93
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5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL 96
ESTABLISHMENTS: 97
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No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license 99
or permit issued by DABSthe Utah alcoholic beverage control commission pursuant to title 100
32BA, Utah Code Annotated (2009), orand its successor provisions. 101
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5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS: 103
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A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are 105
required to obtain from DABSthe Utah alcoholic beverage control commission a single event 106
permit or temporary special event beer permit under title 32BA, Utah Code Annotated (2009) or 107
its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served and consumed for short term 108
events. 109
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B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in 111
section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required: 112
1. The time, dates, and location of the event. 113
2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event. 114
3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABSC and where 115
alcohol will be stored, served and sold. 116
4. Evidence that the applicant is not disqualified for the license or permit under Utah 117
Code Section 32B-1-304 or its successor provisions or city ordinance. 118
54. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city 119
representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during 120
the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance. 121
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C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed 123
by the DABSC under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the 124
city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit. 125
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D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable. 127
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E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable 129
to DABSC single event permits and temporary special event beer permits. 130
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F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter 132
5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt 133
Lake City consolidated fee schedule. 134
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5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES: 137
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A. Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers are 139
subject to the license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing 140
regulatory fees and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate 141
alcohol establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types 142
of alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment. 143
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B. The license fee for a seasonal license will be assessed at fifty percent (50%) of the 145
regulatory and disproportionate fee charged for the type of alcohol establishment to be licensed 146
as listed on schedules 1 and 2 of this title, plus the full base license fee provided in 147
section 5.04.070 of this title. 148
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5.51.040: RESTRICTIONS GOVENING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 151
AND ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS IN COMMON AREAS: 152
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Between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. a licensee establishment shall not: 154
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A. Furnish an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product to an individual, nor 156
B. Allow an individual to consume an alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic product in the 157
common area of such establishment. 158
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5.51.050100: OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS; OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND 161
ENFORCEMENT: 162
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A. In addition to any enforcement procedures set forth in Utah Code Title 32B, any holder of 164
a Salt Lake City business license found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be (1) 165
subject to a $1000 fine per occurrence, and (2) the City may seek to suspend or revoke the 166
associated business license pursuant to the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 167
5.02requirements under this code, off premises beer retailers are subject to the operational 168
requirements set forth in sections 32A-10-102 and 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or 169
its successor provisions. 170
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B. For violations related to underage sale of beer, the enforcement process set forth at 172
section 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its successor provisions, applies. 173
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C. For all other violations, the requirements of chapter 5.02 of this title apply. 175
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SECTION 2. Enacting Section 11.12.130 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Section 177
11.12.130 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare: Offenses Against Public Order) is hereby enacted 178
as follows: 179
11.12.130: UNLAWFUL CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN COMMON AREAS OF NON-180
RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS. 181
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A. Definitions: 183
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of 185
Utah Code, or its successor provisions. 186
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of 188
Utah Code, or its successor provisions. 189
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COMMON AREA: Any portion of a non-residential premises that is generally accessible to all 191
occupants, invitees or licensees; or that is generally intended for the common use of such 192
occupants, invitees or licensees. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not “common area.” 193
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NON-RESIDENTIAL PREMISES: Premises that do not meet any of the various definitions of 195
dwelling set forth in Section 21A.62.040. 196
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B. An individual shall not consume an alcoholic beverage nor an alcoholic product in any 198
common area of non-residential premises during the time period beginning at 2:00 AM and 199
ending at 6:00 AM. 200
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C. Operators of non-residential premises shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic 202
beverages or alcoholic products in any common area during the time period between 2:00 AM 203
and 6:00 AM. 204
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D. Individuals found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil citation and 206
penalty of $500 per occurrence. Operators not otherwise subject to Chapter 5.51 shall be subject 207
to a civil citation and penalty of $1000 per occurrence. 208
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SECTION 3. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in 210
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as 211
follows: 212
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER 213
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS: 214
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In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set 216
forth in this section: 217
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 218
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 219
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 220
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section 221
2.75.050. 222
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 223
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City. 224
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative 225
branch of the city. 226
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably 227
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the 228
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property. 229
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EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a 230
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who 231
enters or occupies the property or building. 232
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner, 233
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee. 234
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate 235
danger to life, property, health, or public safety. 236
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 237
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the 238
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or 239
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to: 240
(a) criminal conduct; 241
(b) disturbance of the peace; 242
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages; 243
(d) illegal drug activity; 244
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction; 245
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities; 246
(g) harassment of passers-by; 247
(h) prostitution; 248
(i) public urination or defecation; 249
(j) lewd conduct; 250
(k) litter; 251
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials; 252
(m) parking violations; 253
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts, 254
unless the property is licensed for such use; 255
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials, 256
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and 257
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or 258
discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding 259
materials that have served their original purpose; 260
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive 261
loud noise; 262
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure, 263
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle 264
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of 265
vehicle parts; 266
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk; 267
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or 268
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles; 269
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron; 270
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(u) illegal dumping; 271
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations; 272
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior; 273
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or 274
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law. 275
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other 276
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business 277
owner, property owner, or other responsible person. 278
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 279
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at 280
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased 281
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and 282
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to 283
the business. 284
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are 285
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or 286
serious violent behavior at issue. 287
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 288
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following 289
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault. 290
11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT: 291
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of 292
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent 293
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or 294
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate 295
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a 296
business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified 297
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior. 298
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED: 299
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this 300
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be 301
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof. 302
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS: 303
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A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address 304
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action 305
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or 306
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance 307
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances 308
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy 309
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in 310
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of 311
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and 312
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or 313
serious violent behavior. 314
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from 315
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension, 316
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance 317
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property 318
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense. 319
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious 320
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency. 321
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a 322
separate citation, charge or other remedy. 323
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING: 324
Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall 325
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or 326
omission. 327
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE: 328
Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private 329
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to 330
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct 331
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the 332
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or 333
trespassers. 334
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED 335
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of 336
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably 337
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior 338
occurs at any private property or place of business. 339
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B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1) 340
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious 341
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the 342
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of 343
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This 344
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable 345
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent 346
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the 347
property. 348
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: 349
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at 350
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be 351
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party. 352
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has 353
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation. 354
1. The written citation shall state: 355
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a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party; 357
b. The date and location of each violation; 358
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 359
d. That the nuisance must be corrected; 360
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the 361
enforcement official be taken; 362
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends 363
to pursue if corrective action is not taken; 364
g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity 365
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city; 366
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and 367
i. The signature of the enforcement official. 368
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2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible 370
party by: 371
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and 372
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or 373
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery. 374
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing 375
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt 376
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or 377
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last 378
known address of the responsible party on file with the city. 379
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c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible 380
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection 381
11.18.080.B.2.b. 382
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3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the 384
responsible party shall either: 385
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to 386
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the 387
nuisance declaration, or 388
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090. 389
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4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline 391
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy, 392
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110. 393
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS: 394
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify 395
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce, 396
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent 397
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, 398
the following: 399
400
1. Removal of unlawful items; 401
2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior, 402
personally or through an agent such as a private security company; 403
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property 404
and the abutting sidewalks; 405
4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance 406
behavior or serious violent behavior activities; 407
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which 408
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are 409
discussed; 410
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit 411
from the property and in designated common areas, if any; 412
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and 413
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in 414
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are 415
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior 416
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to 417
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a 418
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be 419
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage 420
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs; 421
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business; 422
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9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's 423
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the 424
abutting sidewalk; 425
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property; 426
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as 427
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage, 428
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the 429
likelihood of litter creation; 430
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise; 431
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of 432
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 433
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the 434
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 435
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of 436
applicable zoning requirements from the premises; 437
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and 438
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance 439
behavior or serious violent behavior. 440
441
B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be 442
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another 443
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan. 444
445
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the 446
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited 447
to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated 448
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized 449
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure 450
of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting 451
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property. 452
11.18.100: APPEALS: 453
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance 454
pursuant to Chapter 2.75. 455
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES: 456
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a 457
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows: 458
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set 459
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be 460
assessed in the amount of $500. 461
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2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 462
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall 463
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation. 464
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 465
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine 466
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third 467
violation. 468
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 469
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement 470
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000. 471
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any 472
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a 473
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license 474
pursuant to Chapter 5.02. 475
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals Officer: In the event of an appeal of an 476
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may: 477
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement 478
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the 479
administrative appeals officer. 480
2. Grant the city an abatement order. 481
a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the 482
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the 483
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement. 484
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a 485
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated, 486
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested 487
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of 488
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity. 489
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party 490
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be 491
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 492
11.70.150. 493
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the 494
property or another business premises for at least six months. 495
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Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an 496
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210. 497
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION: 498
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals 499
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to 500
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term 501
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer 502
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance 503
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing 504
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance 505
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110. 506
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to 507
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible 508
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance 509
abatement plan. 510
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan, 511
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed. 512
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party 513
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the 514
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the 515
nuisance abatement plan. 516
C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review 517
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and 518
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an 519
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed. 520
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER 521
AND PROPERTY LOCATION: 522
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the 523
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance 524
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the 525
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business 526
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement 527
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be 528
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business 529
and prior business owner. 530
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SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 533
first publication. 534
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 535
2025. 536
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CHAIRPERSON 538
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ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 541
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CITY RECORDER 544
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Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 547
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Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 549
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MAYOR 552
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CITY RECORDER 554
(SEAL) 555
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Bill No. ________ of 2025. 557
Published: ______________. 558
Responsible Property Owner Ordinance(legislative)v3 559
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SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
08/20/2025
Date Sent to Council:
08/20/2025
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Garcia, Arturo
E-mail
Arturo.Garcia@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
08/20/2025
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
08/20/2025
Subject:
Responsible Owner Ordinance
Additional Staff Contact:
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Presenters/Staff Table
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Art Garcia, Director of Finance Operations, and Katherine Pasker, Senior City Attorney
Document Type
Ordinance
Budget Impact?
Yes
No
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Council adopt amendments to Salt Lake City Chapter 5.51and enact section 11.12.130, Public Peace, Morals and Welfare Offenses Against Public Order.
Background/Discussion
This ordinance originated in response to persistent public nuisance issues and after-hours alcohol consumption in non-residential premises, which have placed significant strain on city resources and negatively impacted neighborhood safety and quality of life. The City has seen repeated incidents of criminal activity, noise disturbances, and hazardous conditions at certain business and private properties, with limited recourse under existing ordinances.
The current regulatory framework did not adequately hold property or business owners accountable for recurring nuisance activity on their premises, nor did it address the increasing trend of unauthorized after-hours alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial properties. These gaps led to a disproportionate burden on law enforcement and public safety personnel, while also diminishing the well-being of surrounding communities.
The recommended ordinance introduces a tiered administrative enforcement process that allows for timely intervention, civil penalties, and the ability to require remedial measures or nuisance abatement plans. It further amends the City Code to prohibit alcohol consumption in common areas of commercial and non-residential properties between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM, aligning City regulations with state-imposed restrictions on licensed establishments.
This comprehensive approach is recommended because it empowers the City to take earlier, more flexible action to address nuisance behavior; imposes accountability on property and business owners; and provides a fair process for correction and appeal. These measures
collectively promote public safety, reduce ongoing enforcement burdens, and support the health and welfare of Salt Lake City residents and visitors.
Will there need to be a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2025
(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property
and after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and
non-residential premises)
An ordinance (1) enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to
responsible business and private property ownership to abate nuisances and (2) amending
Chapters 11.12 and 5.51 to prohibit the after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas
of commercial establishments and non-residential premises.
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of
public nuisances;
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity;
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 32B-5-301 prohibits the after-hours consumption of
alcoholic products and alcoholic beverages on the premises of retail licensees; and
WHEREAS, non-residential premises and commercial establishments that do not adhere
to the protections and safeguards required of retail licensees are permitting the consumption of
alcoholic beverages on their premises long after the retail licensees are required to close; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the after-hours consumption of
alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises
pursuant to standards similar to those that govern the premises of retail licensees reasonably
furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City.
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WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the text of Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code. That
Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations: Alcohol
Establishments and Off Premises Beer Retailers), is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 5.51 REGULATIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS,
NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES, AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS
5.51.010: DEFINITIONS:
ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that has obtained a license from the Utah
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Service.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102
of Utah Code, or its successor.
ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 of
the Utah Code, or its successor.
COMMON AREA: Any portion of a licensee establishment that is generally accessible to all
occupants, invitees, guests, or customers; or that is generally intended for the common use of
such occupants, invitees, guests or customers. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not
“common area.”
DABS: the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
LICENSEE ESTABLISHMENT: The location where any holder of a Salt Lake City business
license, obtained for any purpose, operates.
OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: This term has the same definition as defined in Section
32B-2-102 of Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
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5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED:
Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers must obtain a
business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this
title and the requirements included in this chapter.
5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL
ESTABLISHMENTS:
No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license
or permit issued by DABS pursuant to title 32B, Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS:
A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are
required to obtain from DABS a single event permit or temporary special event beer permit
under title 32B, Utah Code or its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served
and consumed for short term events.
B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in
section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required:
1. The time, dates, and location of the event.
2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event.
3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABSC and where
alcohol will be stored, served and sold.
4. Evidence that the applicant is not disqualified for the license or permit under Utah
Code Section 32B-1-304 or its successor provisions or city ordinance.
5. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city
representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during
the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance.
C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed
by the DABS under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the
city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit.
D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable.
E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable
to DABS single event permits and temporary special event beer permits.
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F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter
5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt
Lake City consolidated fee schedule.
5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES:
Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers are subject to the
license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing regulatory fees
and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate alcohol
establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types of
alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment.
5.51.040: RESTRICTIONS GOVENING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AND ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS IN COMMON AREAS:
Between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. a licensee establishment shall not:
A. Furnish an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product to an individual, nor
B. Allow an individual to consume an alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic product in the
common area of such establishment.
5.51.050: ENFORCEMENT:
In addition to any enforcement procedures set forth in Utah Code Title 32B, any holder of a Salt
Lake City business license found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be (1)
subject to a $1000 fine per occurrence, and (2) the City may seek to suspend or revoke the
associated business license pursuant to the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 5.02.
SECTION 2. Enacting Section 11.12.130 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Section
11.12.130 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare: Offenses Against Public Order) is hereby enacted
as follows:
11.12.130: UNLAWFUL CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN COMMON AREAS OF NON-
RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
A. Definitions:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of
Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of
Utah Code, or its successor provisions.
COMMON AREA: Any portion of a non-residential premises that is generally accessible to all
occupants, invitees or licensees; or that is generally intended for the common use of such
occupants, invitees or licensees. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not “common area.”
NON-RESIDENTIAL PREMISES: Premises that do not meet any of the various definitions of
dwelling set forth in Section 21A.62.040.
B. An individual shall not consume an alcoholic beverage nor an alcoholic product in any
common area of non-residential premises during the time period beginning at 2:00 AM and
ending at 6:00 AM.
C. Operators of non-residential premises shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic
beverages or alcoholic products in any common area during the time period between 2:00 AM
and 6:00 AM.
D. Individuals found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil citation and
penalty of $500 per occurrence. Operators not otherwise subject to Chapter 5.51 shall be subject
to a civil citation and penalty of $1000 per occurrence.
SECTION 3. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as
follows:
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS:
In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set
forth in this section:
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section
2.75.050.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City.
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative
branch of the city.
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property.
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who
enters or occupies the property or building.
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner,
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee.
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate
danger to life, property, health, or public safety.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to:
(a) criminal conduct;
(b) disturbance of the peace;
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(d) illegal drug activity;
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction;
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities;
(g) harassment of passers-by;
(h) prostitution;
(i) public urination or defecation;
(j) lewd conduct;
(k) litter;
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials;
(m) parking violations;
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts,
unless the property is licensed for such use;
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials,
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or
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discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding
materials that have served their original purpose;
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive
loud noise;
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure,
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of
vehicle parts;
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk;
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles;
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron;
(u) illegal dumping;
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations;
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior;
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law.
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business
owner, property owner, or other responsible person.
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to
the business.
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior at issue.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050.
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault.
11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a
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business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior.
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED:
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof.
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS:
A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or
serious violent behavior.
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension,
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency.
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a
separate citation, charge or other remedy.
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING:
Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or
omission.
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE:
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Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or
trespassers.
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior
occurs at any private property or place of business.
B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1)
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the
property.
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION:
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party.
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation.
1. The written citation shall state:
a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party;
b. The date and location of each violation;
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
d. That the nuisance must be corrected;
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the
enforcement official be taken;
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends
to pursue if corrective action is not taken;
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g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city;
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and
i. The signature of the enforcement official.
2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible
party by:
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery.
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last
known address of the responsible party on file with the city.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection
11.18.080.B.2.b.
3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the
responsible party shall either:
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the
nuisance declaration, or
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090.
4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy,
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110.
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS:
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce,
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Removal of unlawful items;
2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior,
personally or through an agent such as a private security company;
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property
and the abutting sidewalks;
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4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior activities;
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are
discussed;
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit
from the property and in designated common areas, if any;
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs;
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business;
9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the
abutting sidewalk;
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property;
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage,
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the
likelihood of litter creation;
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise;
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior;
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of
applicable zoning requirements from the premises;
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance
behavior or serious violent behavior.
B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan.
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited
to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure
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of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property.
11.18.100: APPEALS:
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance
pursuant to Chapter 2.75.
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES:
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows:
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be
assessed in the amount of $500.
2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation.
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third
violation.
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000.
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license
pursuant to Chapter 5.02.
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals officer: In the event of an appeal of an
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may:
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the
administrative appeals officer.
2. Grant the city an abatement order.
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a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement.
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated,
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity.
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section
11.70.150.
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the
property or another business premises for at least six months.
4. Revoke a certificate of occupancy without the right to apply for another at the
property for at least six months.
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210.
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION:
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110.
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance
abatement plan.
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan,
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed.
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the
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administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the
nuisance abatement plan.
C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed.
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER
AND PROPERTY LOCATION:
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business
and prior business owner.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2025.
______________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
______________________________
MAYOR
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______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2025.
Published: ______________.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
August 18, 2025
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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2025 2
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(Amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to nuisance private property 4
and after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and 5
non-residential premises) 6
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An ordinance (1) enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to 8
responsible business and private property ownership to abate nuisances and (2) amending 9
Chapters 11.12 and 5.51 to prohibit the after-hours consumption of alcohol in the common areas 10
of commercial establishments and non-residential premises. 11
WHEREAS, the city has a significant interest in the timely and effective resolution of 12
public nuisances; 13
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges a significant public safety burden placed on the 14
citizens of the city when business owners and property owners permit nuisance activity or fail to 15
otherwise implement necessary steps to prevent the nuisance activity; 16
WHEREAS, Utah Code Section 32B-5-301 prohibits the after-hours consumption of 17
alcoholic products and alcoholic beverages on the premises of retail licensees; and 18
WHEREAS, non-residential premises and commercial establishments that do not adhere 19
to the protections and safeguards required of retail licensees are permitting the consumption of 20
alcoholic beverages on their premises long after the retail licensees are required to close; and 21
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that prohibiting the after-hours consumption of 22
alcohol in the common areas of commercial establishments and non-residential premises 23
pursuant to standards similar to those that govern the premises of retail licensees reasonably 24
furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake City. 25
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WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance 26
promotes the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of the city; and 27
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that 28
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests. 29
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 30
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SECTION 1. Amending the text of Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code. That 32
Chapter 5.51 of the Salt Lake City Code (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations: Alcohol 33
Establishments and Off Premises Beer Retailers), is hereby amended as follows: 34
CHAPTER 5.51 REGULATIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS, 35
NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES, AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS 36
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5.51.005: PURPOSE: 38
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The purpose of this chapter is to normalize the regulation of alcoholic beverages by the city by: 40
a) simplifying alcoholic beverage control regulation by not duplicating state regulations, and b) 41
limiting the city's regulatory interests to business licensing and to land use concerns as provided 42
in title 21A of this code. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to effectuate those 43
purposes. This chapter does not limit in any way the responsibilities of Salt Lake City police 44
officers or Salt Lake City prosecutors under state law. 45
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5.51.010: DEFINITIONS: 47
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ALCOHOL: The same meaning as section 32A-1-105(2), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or 49
successor provisions. 50
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ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that has obtained a license from the Utah 52
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Servicesells alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption 53
on the premises, as set forth in section 21A.36.300 of this code. 54
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 56
of Utah Code, or its successor. 57
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in Section 32B-2-102 of 59
the Utah Code, or its successor. 60
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COMMON AREA: Any portion of a licensee establishment that is generally accessible to all 62
occupants, invitees, guests, or customers; or that is generally intended for the common use of 63
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such occupants, invitees, guests or customers. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not 64
“common area.” 65
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DABS: the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. 67
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LICENSEE ESTABLISHMENT: The location where any holder of a Salt Lake City business 69
license, obtained for any purpose, operates. 70
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LICENSE ENFORCEMENT ACTION: The administrative process set forth in 72
section 5.51.070 of this chapter. 73
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OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: This term has the same definition as defined in Section 75
32B-2-102 of Utah Code, or its successor provisions.A retail business that sells beer in its 76
original packaging for consumption off the premises, but does not include the sale of beer in 77
sealed containers pursuant to section 32A-10-206(7), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its 78
successor provision. 79
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SEASONAL LICENSE: A city business license issued to an alcohol establishment that is valid 81
for a six (6) month period corresponding with the periods provided for "seasonal A" and 82
"seasonal B" licenses issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission, pursuant to title 83
32A, Utah Code Annotated (2009), and its successor provisions. 84
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5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED: 87
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Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers must obtain a 89
business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this 90
title and the requirements included in this chapter. Alcohol establishments which qualify for a 91
seasonal A or seasonal B license issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission may 92
obtain a seasonal license for the same term for which the state license is issued. 93
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5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL 96
ESTABLISHMENTS: 97
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No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license 99
or permit issued by DABSthe Utah alcoholic beverage control commission pursuant to title 100
32BA, Utah Code Annotated (2009), orand its successor provisions. 101
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5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS: 103
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A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are 105
required to obtain from DABSthe Utah alcoholic beverage control commission a single event 106
permit or temporary special event beer permit under title 32BA, Utah Code Annotated (2009) or 107
its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served and consumed for short term 108
events. 109
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B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in 111
section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required: 112
1. The time, dates, and location of the event. 113
2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event. 114
3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABSC and where 115
alcohol will be stored, served and sold. 116
4. Evidence that the applicant is not disqualified for the license or permit under Utah 117
Code Section 32B-1-304 or its successor provisions or city ordinance. 118
54. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city 119
representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during 120
the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance. 121
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C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed 123
by the DABSC under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the 124
city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit. 125
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D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable. 127
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E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable 129
to DABSC single event permits and temporary special event beer permits. 130
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F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter 132
5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt 133
Lake City consolidated fee schedule. 134
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5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES: 137
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A. Alcohol establishments, licensee establishments, and off premises beer retailers are 139
subject to the license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing 140
regulatory fees and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate 141
alcohol establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types 142
of alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment. 143
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B. The license fee for a seasonal license will be assessed at fifty percent (50%) of the 145
regulatory and disproportionate fee charged for the type of alcohol establishment to be licensed 146
as listed on schedules 1 and 2 of this title, plus the full base license fee provided in 147
section 5.04.070 of this title. 148
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5.51.040: RESTRICTIONS GOVENING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 151
AND ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS IN COMMON AREAS: 152
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Between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. a licensee establishment shall not: 154
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A. Furnish an alcoholic beverage or alcoholic product to an individual, nor 156
B. Allow an individual to consume an alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic product in the 157
common area of such establishment. 158
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5.51.050100: OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS; OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND 161
ENFORCEMENT: 162
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A. In addition to any enforcement procedures set forth in Utah Code Title 32B, any holder of 164
a Salt Lake City business license found in violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be (1) 165
subject to a $1000 fine per occurrence, and (2) the City may seek to suspend or revoke the 166
associated business license pursuant to the enforcement procedures set forth in Chapter 167
5.02requirements under this code, off premises beer retailers are subject to the operational 168
requirements set forth in sections 32A-10-102 and 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or 169
its successor provisions. 170
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B. For violations related to underage sale of beer, the enforcement process set forth at 172
section 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its successor provisions, applies. 173
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C. For all other violations, the requirements of chapter 5.02 of this title apply. 175
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SECTION 2. Enacting Section 11.12.130 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Section 177
11.12.130 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare: Offenses Against Public Order) is hereby enacted 178
as follows: 179
11.12.130: UNLAWFUL CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN COMMON AREAS OF NON-180
RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS. 181
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A. Definitions: 183
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of 185
Utah Code, or its successor provisions. 186
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ALCOHOLIC PRODUCT: This term has the same meaning as defined in section 32B-2-102 of 188
Utah Code, or its successor provisions. 189
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COMMON AREA: Any portion of a non-residential premises that is generally accessible to all 191
occupants, invitees or licensees; or that is generally intended for the common use of such 192
occupants, invitees or licensees. Hotel rooms or employee-only areas are not “common area.” 193
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NON-RESIDENTIAL PREMISES: Premises that do not meet any of the various definitions of 195
dwelling set forth in Section 21A.62.040. 196
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B. An individual shall not consume an alcoholic beverage nor an alcoholic product in any 198
common area of non-residential premises during the time period beginning at 2:00 AM and 199
ending at 6:00 AM. 200
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C. Operators of non-residential premises shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic 202
beverages or alcoholic products in any common area during the time period between 2:00 AM 203
and 6:00 AM. 204
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D. Individuals found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil citation and 206
penalty of $500 per occurrence. Operators not otherwise subject to Chapter 5.51 shall be subject 207
to a civil citation and penalty of $1000 per occurrence. 208
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SECTION 3. Enacting Chapter 11.18 of the Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter 11.18 in 210
Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), is hereby enacted as 211
follows: 212
CHAPTER 11.18 RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY OWNER 213
11.18.010: DEFINITIONS: 214
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In the construction of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall be as defined as set 216
forth in this section: 217
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 218
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 219
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 220
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING: As that term is defined in Section 221
2.75.050. 222
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDER: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 223
BUSINESS OWNER: Any person engaged in business within Salt Lake City. 224
CITY: Salt Lake City, Utah, including the mayor and all other employees of the administrative 225
branch of the city. 226
CRIMINAL CONDUCT: Any criminal offense at a place of business that can be reasonably 227
linked to a patron, invitee, manager, owner, or employee of the business, an occupant of the 228
place of business, or any person in the case of vacant property. 229
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EMERGENCY CONDITIONS: One or more conditions that exist in a building or on a 230
property that create the likelihood of imminent danger to the life or safety of anyone who 231
enters or occupies the property or building. 232
ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: To conduct, manage, or carry on any business activity, as owner, 233
officer, agent, manager, employer, or lessee. 234
IMMINENT LIFE SAFETY HAZARD: Any condition that creates a serious and immediate 235
danger to life, property, health, or public safety. 236
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF COSTS: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 237
NUISANCE CONDUCT: Behavior that interferes with the health, safety or welfare of the 238
community, materially and repeatedly infringes on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring uses, or 239
results in the harassment of patrons or other persons including, but not limited to: 240
(a) criminal conduct; 241
(b) disturbance of the peace; 242
(c) illegal consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages; 243
(d) illegal drug activity; 244
(e) unlawful street or sidewalk obstruction; 245
(f) gambling and illegal gaming activities; 246
(g) harassment of passers-by; 247
(h) prostitution; 248
(i) public urination or defecation; 249
(j) lewd conduct; 250
(k) litter; 251
(l) unlawful discharge of hazardous materials; 252
(m) parking violations; 253
(n) open storage of unlicensed, inoperable, unused or abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts, 254
unless the property is licensed for such use; 255
(o) open storage of junk, scrap metal, lumber, wastepaper products, building materials, 256
machinery and associated parts, interior household furniture, appliances, tree limbs and 257
cuttings, landscape debris, garbage, industrial waste, other spent, useless, worthless or 258
discarded materials, or materials stored or accumulated for the purpose of discarding 259
materials that have served their original purpose; 260
(p) fouling of the air with offensive odors or contaminants, excessive dust, or excessive 261
loud noise; 262
(q) owning, operating or conducting a vehicle chop shop in any building or structure, 263
including a lot or curtilage, for the purpose of dealing in stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle 264
parts or illegally obtaining and altering vehicles or vehicle identification numbers of 265
vehicle parts; 266
(r) vehicles parked on the sidewalk; 267
(s) use of street parking spaces or sidewalk for open storage, sale, or rental of goods, or 268
storage or repair of inoperable vehicles; 269
(t) unlawful firearms possession by a patron; 270
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(u) illegal dumping; 271
(v) unlawful junk dealer operations; 272
(w) obstruction of an investigation of nuisance behavior; 273
(x) repeated or continuing violations of any other City ordinance and/or regulations; or 274
(y) any other activity that constitutes a public nuisance under state law. 275
OBSTRUCTION OF AN INVESTIGATION: Any obstruction of, interference with or other 276
impediment of the investigation of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior by a business 277
owner, property owner, or other responsible person. 278
PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 279
PLACE OF BUSINESS: A location maintained or operated by a person within the city at 280
which business activities take place. Place of business includes a parking lot owned or leased 281
by the business, parking areas traditionally used by patrons or employees of the business, and 282
the public rights-of-way adjacent to the business premises as it is used by persons attracted to 283
the business. 284
REMEDIAL MEASURES: Specific, verifiable actions taken by a responsible party that are 285
substantially likely to reduce, eliminate or prevent recurrence of the nuisance conduct or 286
serious violent behavior at issue. 287
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: As that term is defined in Section 2.75.050. 288
SERIOUS VIOLENT BEHAVIOR. Conduct that would constitute any of the following 289
offenses as defined by state law: homicide, murder, aggravated assault, rape, or sexual assault. 290
11.18.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT: 291
Business owners and property owners shall properly manage their property and place of 292
businesses to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to public safety personnel, adjacent 293
public property, neighboring residents or businesses, or deteriorating into havens for crime or 294
the spread of disease. This chapter creates a system to initiate administrative actions to abate 295
nuisance conduct and serious violent behavior and to impose civil fines or other penalties if a 296
business owner or a property owner fails to take all remedial measures to address the identified 297
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior. 298
11.18.030: EXISTING LAW CONTINUED: 299
The provisions of this chapter shall not invalidate any other title, chapter, or ordinance of this 300
Code, but shall be read in conjunction with those titles, chapters, and ordinances and shall be 301
used as an additional remedy for enforcement of violations thereof. 302
11.18.040: CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PROSECUTION; EMERGENCY POWERS: 303
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A. The city shall have sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue remedies to address 304
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, to file a civil nuisance action 305
under this chapter or under state law, to bring criminal charges, to order suspension or 306
revocation of business licenses, to order immediate action to terminate or abate nuisance 307
conduct, to pursue administrative enforcement actions for the violation of any of its ordinances 308
or applicable code requirements, or any combination thereof, or to pursue any other remedy 309
available under the law. City officials are permitted to exercise executive discretion in 310
determining which course of enforcement to pursue, taking into consideration the severity of 311
an incident, the culpability of involved parties, the history of the involved property, and 312
whether other circumstances exist that exacerbate the public impact of the nuisance conduct or 313
serious violent behavior. 314
B. The enforcement of the provisions of this chapter does not prevent the city from 315
pursuing other remedies for specific violations, including fines, abatement, suspension, 316
revocation, injunctions, or other penalties. Specific violations may be considered nuisance 317
conduct or serious violent behavior under this chapter, even if the business owner or property 318
owner has already incurred civil or criminal penalties related to that offense. 319
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from abating nuisance conduct or serious 320
violent behavior that denigrates the public health and welfare in a declared emergency. 321
D. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate offense and may give rise to a 322
separate citation, charge or other remedy. 323
11.18.050: ACTS INCLUDE CAUSING, ATTEMPTING, AIDING, AND ABETTING: 324
Whenever an act, condition, or omission is referred to or made unlawful in this chapter, it shall 325
include causing, attempting to cause, permitting, aiding, or abetting such act, condition, or 326
omission. 327
11.18.060: DUTY TO PROPERLY MANAGE: 328
Every property owner and business owner shall have a duty to properly manage their private 329
property or place of business, as applicable, to prevent the creation of a nuisance to 330
neighboring businesses, residents, passers-by, or the public, that results from nuisance conduct 331
or serious violent behavior by patrons, guests, employees, occupants, or those who frequent the 332
business premises or the property, regardless of whether the persons are owners, invitees, or 333
trespassers. 334
11.18.070: NUISANCE DECLARED 335
A. Pursuant to Utah Code Section 10-8-60, the city has determined the quiet enjoyment of 336
property and the general health, safety, and welfare of the community are intolerably 337
impaired—and a public nuisance exists—when nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior 338
occurs at any private property or place of business. 339
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B. A business owner or property owner is presumed to have created a nuisance if (1) 340
within 180 consecutive days, not less than 3 separate incidents of nuisance conduct or serious 341
violent behavior occur at or within the property, (2) for ongoing violations of this Chapter the 342
nuisance conduct has persisted for 30 days or more, or (3) in connection with a place of 343
business there are 5 or more calls for service for nuisance conduct in a 30 day period. This 344
presumption may be rebutted if the responsible party demonstrates that it took all reasonable 345
steps, including implementing the remedial measures directed by the city, to prevent 346
reoccurrence of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior occurring at or within the 347
property. 348
11.18.080: DECLARATION OF NUISANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION: 349
A. The city may declare the existence of nuisance, as described under Section 11.18.070 at 350
any time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a declaration of nuisance may be 351
combined with any other notice from the city to the responsible party. 352
B. Administrative Citation. Upon a determination that a business or private property has 353
created a nuisance the city may issue an administrative citation. 354
1. The written citation shall state: 355
356
a. The name and address, if known, of the responsible party; 357
b. The date and location of each violation; 358
c. The nature of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 359
d. That the nuisance must be corrected; 360
e. Provide a specific date by which the corrective action ordered by the 361
enforcement official be taken; 362
f. The remedies, including any civil fines, that the enforcement official intends 363
to pursue if corrective action is not taken; 364
g. Recommendations regarding potential remedial measures and an opportunity 365
for the responsible party to demonstrate use of remedial measures to the city; 366
h. Identification of the procedure to appeal the citation; and 367
i. The signature of the enforcement official. 368
369
2. The enforcement official shall serve the administrative citation on the responsible 370
party by: 371
a. Posting a copy of the administrative citation at the property, and 372
b. By mailing the administrative citation through certified mail or 373
reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery. 374
If the responsible party is the property owner of record, then mailing 375
shall be to the last known address appearing on the records of the Salt 376
Lake County Recorder. If the responsible party is any other person or 377
entity other than the owner of record, then mailing shall be to the last 378
known address of the responsible party on file with the city. 379
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c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal service upon the responsible 380
party shall be sufficient to meet the service requirements of Subsection 381
11.18.080.B.2.b. 382
383
3. Corrective Action: Following the issuance of an administrative citation the 384
responsible party shall either: 385
a. Demonstrate that remedial measures have been implemented to 386
address the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior that led to the 387
nuisance declaration, or 388
b. Enter into a nuisance abatement plan pursuant to Section 11.18.090. 389
390
4. Failure to Correct: If corrective action has not been undertaken by the deadline 391
identified in the administrative citation, the city may pursue any remedy, 392
including civil fines identified in Section 11.18.110. 393
11.18.090: NUISANCE ABATEMENT PLANS: 394
A. Any nuisance abatement plan executed by a responsible party and the city shall certify 395
the responsible party’s agreement to take all necessary and appropriate measures to reduce, 396
eliminate or prevent future recurrence of each nuisance conduct and each serious violent 397
behavior giving rise to nuisance declaration. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, 398
the following: 399
400
1. Removal of unlawful items; 401
2. Taking steps to prevent the specific nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior, 402
personally or through an agent such as a private security company; 403
3. Hiring sufficient licensed and insured security personnel to patrol the property 404
and the abutting sidewalks; 405
4. Documenting proactive efforts with the police department regarding nuisance 406
behavior or serious violent behavior activities; 407
5. Participating in regular meetings with community-based organizations at which 408
specific efforts to address nuisance behavior or serious violent behavior are 409
discussed; 410
6. Installing and maintaining improved lighting at each point of entry to and exit 411
from the property and in designated common areas, if any; 412
7. Installing and maintaining surveillance cameras that are at all times: (i) active and 413
operational at each point of entry to and exit from the business or property, in 414
designated common areas and in interior spaces where business operations are 415
conducted, on the street abutting the business, and any other locations where prior 416
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior has been reported; (ii) disclosed to 417
the public through posted notice on the premises; (iii) illuminated in such a 418
manner so as to enable persons entering and exiting the business or property to be 419
visible and identified on recorded footage; and (iv) maintaining recorded footage 420
for not less than 6 months after the recording occurs; 421
8. Installing metal detectors to screen persons visiting the business; 422
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9. Maintaining an internal log or incident reporting system documenting the owner's 423
response to specific incidents of illegal activity inside the property or on the 424
abutting sidewalk; 425
10. Displaying signage identifying prohibited behavior at the property; 426
11. Making specific efforts to address litter and other cleanliness issues, such as 427
additional or larger refuse bins, more frequent or targeted cleaning, signage, 428
enhanced refuse bins, and changing business operations or products to reduce the 429
likelihood of litter creation; 430
12. Installing soundproofing insulation or taking other steps to control noise; 431
13. Changing the hours of operation in a manner designed to reduce the likelihood of 432
nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 433
14. Changing business operations or products sold in a manner designed to reduce the 434
likelihood of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior; 435
15. Removing any drug paraphernalia offered for sale or display in violation of 436
applicable zoning requirements from the premises; 437
16. Providing surveillance camera footage to law enforcement upon request; and 438
17. Any other measures likely to abate or prevent the recurrence of the nuisance 439
behavior or serious violent behavior. 440
441
B. Term: Executed plans shall be effective for a minimum of 12 months, and may be 442
extended by mutual agreement, or if ordered by the administrative appeals officer, if another 443
nuisance is declared at the property prior to expiration of the plan. 444
445
C. Remedies: All nuisance abatement plans shall identify remedies to the city if the 446
responsible party does not comply with the plan. These remedies may include, but are not limited 447
to: granting the city the ability to enter and abate the nuisance with recovery of costs associated 448
therewith to be made by the responsible party to the city upon presentation of an itemized 449
statement of costs; financial penalties; reduction in business operating hours; temporary closure 450
of the property or business; making some portions of the property inaccessible; and prohibiting 451
all alcohol sales or consumption on the property. 452
11.18.100: APPEALS: 453
A responsible party may appeal an administrative citation within ten (10) days of its issuance 454
pursuant to Chapter 2.75. 455
11.18.110: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES: 456
A. Civil Fines: A property or business subject to a nuisance declaration may be subject to a 457
range of penalties that increase in severity. These penalties progress as follows: 458
1. If a responsible party fails to complete a corrective action by the deadline set 459
forth in an administrative citation, then for a first violation a fine shall be 460
assessed in the amount of $500. 461
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2. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 462
first violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan then a fine shall 463
be assessed in the amount of $750, which shall constitute a second violation. 464
3. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 465
second violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement plan, then a fine 466
shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000, which shall constitute a third 467
violation. 468
4. If a responsible party receives an administrative citation within 12 months of a 469
third or any subsequent violation and does not enter into a nuisance abatement 470
plan, then a fine shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000. 471
B. Revocation of Business License: In the event more than two citations are issued in any 472
12 month period, and the business at issue is not then a party to and in compliance with a 473
nuisance abatement plan, then the city may suspend or revoke the associated business license 474
pursuant to Chapter 5.02. 475
C. Orders by the Administrative Appeals Officer: In the event of an appeal of an 476
administrative citation, the administrative appeals officer may: 477
1. Order that the responsible party and the city enter into a nuisance abatement 478
plan consistent with Section 11.18.090 with the measures as directed by the 479
administrative appeals officer. 480
2. Grant the city an abatement order. 481
a. The order of abatement can require the responsible party to correct the 482
nuisance and can authorize the city to abate such nuisance if the 483
responsible party does not timely perform the abatement. 484
b. In the event the city proves that nuisance conduct or conditions pose a 485
reasonably imminent danger to human health or human life, unabated, 486
the administrative appeals officer shall order the abatement as requested 487
by the city. In such circumstances the city may perform the abatement of 488
the nuisance at the first possible opportunity. 489
c. The abatement order must permit the city to charge the responsible party 490
for the costs the city incurs in abating the nuisance. The costs may be 491
appealed to the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 492
11.70.150. 493
3. Revoke a business license without the right to apply for another license at the 494
property or another business premises for at least six months. 495
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4. Revoke a certificate of occupancy without the right to apply for another at the 496
property for at least six months. 497
Orders of an administrative appeals officer issued pursuant to this Chapter are each an 498
administrative enforcement order that may be appealed in accordance with 2.75.210. 499
11.18.120: CONTINUING SUPERVISION: 500
A. When an administrative citation is not timely appealed or an administrative appeals 501
officer has affirmed the city’s nuisance declaration, the responsible party is subject to 502
continued supervision by an administrative appeals officer for twelve (12) months or the term 503
of any applicable nuisance abatement plan. During that time, the administrative appeals officer 504
may schedule review hearings to track the responsible party’s compliance with any nuisance 505
abatement plan or abatement order, impose previously suspended penalties, and hold a hearing 506
to consider any claim by the city that a responsible party has not complied with a nuisance 507
abatement plan ordered by the administrative appeals officer pursuant to Section 11.18.110. 508
B. At a hearing on a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan entered pursuant to 509
11.18.110, the administrative appeals officer shall consider the steps taken by the responsible 510
party and determine whether such party has fulfilled its obligations under the nuisance 511
abatement plan. 512
1. During a hearing reviewing a failure to comply with a nuisance abatement plan, 513
the underlying nuisance declaration cannot be disturbed. 514
2. In the event the administrative appeals officer finds that the responsible party 515
failed to comply with any obligation under the nuisance abatement plan, the 516
administrative appeals officer shall impose one or more remedies as set forth in the 517
nuisance abatement plan. 518
C. Each new administrative citation may be appealed. Such appeals are limited to a review 519
of the nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior identified in the administrative citation and 520
may not address previous administrative citations that were not timely appealed or orders by an 521
administrative appeals officer that were not timely appealed. 522
11.70.170: DECLARATION OR DETERMINATION TO FOLLOW BUSINESS OWNER 523
AND PROPERTY LOCATION: 524
A declaration or determination of nuisance conduct or serious violent behavior follows the 525
business owner and/or runs with the property. A declaration or determination of nuisance 526
conduct or serious violent behavior is not eliminated by transferring the property or the 527
business to another person or entity, changing the name of the business, or moving the business 528
to a new location. Transfer of business ownership shall not terminate any nuisance abatement 529
plan in effect with respect to a nuisance business. The acquiring business owner shall be 530
responsible for compliance with any enforcement action pending against the nuisance business 531
and prior business owner. 532
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533
534
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its 535
first publication. 536
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________, 537
2025. 538
______________________________ 539
CHAIRPERSON 540
541
542
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 543
544
______________________________ 545
CITY RECORDER 546
547
548
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________. 549
550
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 551
552
______________________________ 553
MAYOR 554
______________________________ 555
CITY RECORDER 556
(SEAL) 557
558
Bill No. ________ of 2025. 559
Published: ______________. 560
Responsible Property Owner Ordinance(legislative)v2 561
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SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Submission Date:
01/28/2026
Date Sent to Council:
01/29/2026
From:
Department *
Finance
Employee Name:
Hillier, Randy
E-mail
Randy.Hillier@slc.gov
Department Director Signature
Director Signed Date
01/28/2026
Chief Administrator Officer's Signature
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
01/29/2026
Subject:
FY25 Consent Agenda #2
Additional Staff Contact:
Randy Hillier, Mary Beth Thompson
Presenters/Staff Table
Randy Hillier randy.hillier@slc.gov and Mary Beth Thompson: marybeth.thompson@slc.gov
Document Type
Information Item
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Council consent to the transfer of these grants and donations from the holding account and establish a project budget for them.
Background/Discussion
The grant holding account was established to fund grants between budget amendments with the understanding that the grants would be submitted as part of the next budget opening. Items transmitted are placed on a Council Consent agenda and then formally approved during the following budget amendment. On occasion, a similar process is employed for donations to the City.
Public Hearing
Is there a City or State statutory requirement to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
The City Council reserves the option to hold and notice for a public hearing pursuant to their practices for public engagement.
Does the City have a general practice to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public Process
Public Hearing
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MARY BETH THOMPSON
Chief Financial Officer
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 245
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114 TEL 801-535-6403
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
_______________________________ Date Received: __________________
Jill Love, Chief Administration Officer Date sent to Council: _____________
TO: Salt Lake City Council
Alejandro Puy, Chair
DATE: January 28, 2026
FROM: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer ________________________________
SUBJECT: Council Consent Agenda #2 Items Fiscal Year 2025-26
STAFF CONTACTS: Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer (801) 535-6403 or
Randy Hillier, Senior Policy and Budget Analyst (801) 535-6606
DOCUMENT TYPE: Consent Agenda/Establish Grant Projects from Grant Holding Account
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the City Council consent to the transfer
of these grants and donations from the holding account and establish a
project budget for them.
BUDGET IMPACT: Grant Holding Account ($ 600,000.00)
New Grant Project $600,000.00
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The grant holding account was established to fund grants between
budget amendments with the understanding that the grants would be submitted as part of the next
budget opening. Items transmitted are placed on a Council Consent agenda and then formally
approved during the following budget amendment. On occasion, a similar process is employed for
donations to the City.
Where necessary, resolutions were previously passed authorizing the Mayor to sign and accept these
grants and donations.
EXHIBITS: Consent Agenda Detail
Consent Agenda Summary
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Fund Expenditure Amount Revenue Amount Ongoing or One- time FTEs
1 Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) City Creek Daylighting Project Misc Grants 600,000.00 600,000.00 One-time 0
Total of Budget Amendment Items 600,000.00 600,000.00 0
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Consent Agenda #2
Initiative Number/Name
Section G: Council Consent Agenda - Grant Awards
Section I: Council Added Items
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Section G: Council Consent Agenda – Grant Awards
G-1: Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) City Creek Daylighting
Project Misc Grants $600,000.00
Department: Community Reinvestment Agency
(CRA) Prepared By: Amy Dorsey / Cara Lindsley
The City Creek Daylighting project along the Folsom Trail is a critical step toward restoring one of Salt Lake City’s
historic waterways and reimagining a major Westside corridor as a vibrant, accessible public space. This project will
uncover a buried section of City Creek between 800 West and 1000 West in the Fairpark neighborhood, where the creek
currently runs through a concrete culvert beneath the former Folso m rail line. In its place, a visible, meandering stream
will flow alongside the trail, surrounded by native landscaping, seating, lighting, and recreational amenities.
These funds will support the completion of construction documents, advancing the project toward implementation. With
a design plan already complete (attached), 40% designs to act as a starting point for a new phased approach, and
$400,000 invested by the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency, this is a well -planned, community-driven
project that is ready to move forward. The work is rooted in years of community input and shaped by both technical and
environmental considerations.
This grant is from the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, and the Utah
Outdoor Recreation Initiative.
The public hearing was held October 21, 2025
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A Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City & Seven Canyons Trust
Collaboration.
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DAYLIGHTING
DESIGN PLAN.
Thank you to our partners and
funders who made the this plan
possible, and a special thank
you to the many community
members who participated in
the process and contributed to
the document. All photographs
and graphics courtesy of the
Seven Canyons Trust or CRSA,
unless otherwise noted.
Seven Canyons Trust — Brian Tonetti & Jess
Lofland
Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City — Cara
Lindsley & Lauren Parisi
CRSA — Kelly Gillman, Bradley Kraushaar,
Kenneth Sanhueza, Laura Smith, & Cooper
Parson
Avenue Consultants — Stacee Adams &
Thomas McMurtry
BIO-WEST, Inc. — Christopher Sands
Land Acknowledgment.
The stream, colloquially
known as City Creek, flows
through the ancestral lands of
the Eastern Shoshone Tribe,
Goshute Indian Tribe,
Northwestern Band of the
Shoshone Nation, Ute Indian
Tribe, and Shoshone-Bannock
Tribes [01]. The stream’s
native names include nah-
poh-pah (unknown language)
and so’ho-gwa (Shoshoni
language) [02].
Partners & Funders.
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Technical Advisory Committee.
Project Management Team.
Salt Lake City Public Lands — Tom Millar, Tyler
Murdock, & Makaylah Respicio-Evans
Salt Lake City Public Utilities — Michael
Guymon, Jason Draper, & Holly Lopez
Salt Lake City Planning — Rylee Hall
Salt Lake City Transportation — Will Becker
Utah State University — Ryan Dupont
University of Utah — Jenn Follstad Shah
Residents & Business Owners — Paulo Aguilera
& Victoria Karpos
Redevelopment Agency of
Salt Lake City
Seven Canyons Trust
Crocker Catalyst Foundation
Willard L. Eccles Charitable
Foundation
Danuel Stanger
Kevin & Alice Steiner
Dominion Energy
George S. & Dolores Doré
Eccles Foundation
Rocky Mountain Power
Grant Kesler
Scandia
Snell & Wilmer
Zeke Dumke III
Sources:
[01]Seven Canyons Trust, Land
Acknowledgment (2020).
[02]Stansbury, Map of the Great
Salt Lake and Adjacent Country in
the Territory of Utah (1852); and
Chamberlin, Place and Personal
Names of the Gosiute Indians of Utah
(1913).
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Section 01.City Creek at Folsom Trail Daylighting Design Plan
City Creek on North Temple, circa 1867. Photo credit: Utah
State Historical Society.
The City Creek at Folsom Trail
Daylighting Design Plan is a
community-based vision for
City Creek and additional
improvements along the
Folsom Trail between 700 West
and 1000 West in the Poplar
Grove neighborhood of Salt
Lake City.
This plan follows the City Creek
Daylighting Feasibility Study
published in June 2020, which
identified two concepts for the
daylighting of City Creek along
the Folsom Trail. Each originate
at a pond to be located on City-
owned property at 39 South
800 West. The first concept
was deemed most feasible by
a collaborative team of Salt
Lake City departments, which
features an approximately
eight-foot-wide partial-flow
stream channel.
daylighting
[dey-lahy-ting]
verb - The
uncovering
of a stream
previously
buried in a pipe
or culvert.
City Creek at Folsom Trail will
revitalize a former rail corridor
into a thriving ecosystem
and community connection
to create a beautiful, safe,
and welcoming community
centerpiece with more access
to nature, improved water
quality, and mitigated surface
area flooding.
The City Creek at Folsom Trail
Daylighting Design Plan is a
collaboration between the
Redevelopment Agency of Salt
Lake City and Seven Canyons
Trust. CRSA, in partnership
with BIO-WEST and Avenue
Consultants, were selected to
assist with the plan’s creation.
Relevant plans and documents:
Open Space Plan (1992)
North Temple Boulevard Plan
(2010)
Westside Master Plan (2014)
Pedestrian & Bicycle Master
Plan (2015)
City Creek Daylighting
Feasibility Study (2020)
Mission & Vision.
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RAIL TO
The Folsom Trail is an off-
street, paved trail located at 50
South (between South Temple
and 100 South) from the North
Temple FrontRunner Station
to the Jordan River Trail in Salt
Lake City. West of Interstate-15,
it follows a former railroad
right-of-way, acquired by Salt
Lake City in 2007-2008. The
first phase was completed
in 2022, which included
installation of the trail to 1000
West, lighting, crossings, and
some site furniture.
The Salt Lake City Open Space
Bond, approved in 2022,
allocated approximately $5
million towards the completion
of the Folsom Trail between
1000 West and the Jordan River.
Additional property acquisition
may be required to make this
connection [03]. Remaining
funds will be put towards
landscaping, amenities, and/
or creek daylighting.
Folsom Trail.
CREEK & TRAIL.
Left to right: Folsom Trail looking east at 800 West. Folsom Trail looking west at
800 West. Folsom Trail looking east at 1000 West.
As Salt Lake City urbanized at
the turn of the 20th Century,
the Plat of Zion was imposed
on the geography of the
Wasatch Front. Houses were
concentrated along creeks
and floodplains for its water
source and cooling in the
summertime. However, spring
brought snowmelt and, with it,
flooding. Floodwaters ravaged
fields and houses along the
banks.
Instead of relocating houses
out of the floodplain to
prevent damage, creeks were
channelized as they entered
the broad valley bottom,
straightening the previously
meandering channels. In 1856,
the two branches of City Creek
were combined into a 12-foot
ditch down the middle of North
Temple [04]. This caused banks
to steepen and erode, creating
History.
State Fairpark [05].
Even at that time, residents
lamented the loss of the creek
through downtown. From a
1921 Deseret News article:
“To hide completely the
flowing water within a
conduit and to make of [North
Temple] a stretch of ordinary
pavement would be to throw
away opportunity for which
many cities would gladly pay
a million dollars” [06].
Daylighting Salt Lake City’s
creeks gained traction after
the devastating 1983 floods,
which saw City Creek flow in
a sandbagged channel down
State Street. The 1992 Open
Space Plan highlighted a route
for City Creek that would flow
from Memory Grove, through
the downtown core, into what
would become The Gateway,
and finally through the Folsom
rail corridor on its way to the
Jordan River [07].
In 1995, the transformation of
a surface parking lot into what
is now City Creek Park began.
A public-private partnership
between Salt Lake City and
the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints exchanged
the ownership of the lot for
rights to underground parking.
a safety issue for early settlers.
The City’s creeks became the
early sewer system due to
their hydrology, flowing east-
west out of the city. Pollution
from sewage, agriculture,
and industry degraded water
quality. Many of the early
canals, diversions, and dams
left channels devoid of water.
Regarded as a nuisance, this
led to the burial of many
portions of Salt Lake City’s
creeks. Completed in 1914, the
City Creek aqueduct transports
creek water underground from
Memory Grove to the Jordan
River—spilling out at the Utah
City Creek at Folsom Trail Daylighting Design Plan09Images left to right: City Creek burial on North Temple in 1910. City Creek flooding
on State Street in 1983. Grant Tower exchange of Folsom rail-line in 1952. Photo
credit: Utah State Historical Society & Richard Kindig.
Benches, green space, and a
stone-lined creek create an
oasis in the heart of downtown
Salt Lake City. The creek
daylighting was extended
onto Canyon Road upstream
towards Memory Grove and
later downstream onto North
Temple adjacent to the Church
Conference Center in 2000 [04].
In 2006, the United States Army
Corps of Engineers initiated a
feasibility study to extend the
creek daylighting down the
Folsom rail corridor [08]. The
Folsom rail line was realigned
in 2007 to 2008. And, in 2011,
an overflow culvert was placed
down the corridor to mitigate
flooding [09]. For a variety of
reasons, the feasibility study
was never approved, and
momentum waned. Renewed
interest, including a 2020
feasibility study led by Salt
Lake City and the design and
construction of the Folsom
Trail, reinvigorated the project.
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Sources:
[03] Salt Lake
City, Parks, Trail,
and Open Space
Bond (2023).
[04] BIO-
WEST, Riparian
Corridor Study:
City Creek
Management
Plan (2010).
[05] Watson,
The Stream
That Built a City
(1995).
[06] Deseret
News, City
Creek Should Be
Preserved (1921).
[07] Salt Lake
City, Open Space
Plan (1992).
[08] URS, Euclid
Small Area
Master Plan
(2006).
[09] J-U-B,
Folsom Avenue
Storm Drain
Project (2011).
City Creek daylighting at City Creek Park in Salt Lake City.
Section 02.City Creek at Folsom Trail Daylighting Design Plan
City Creek daylighting on Canyon Road in Salt Lake City.
EXISTING CONDITIONS & TECHNICAL ANALYSIS.
City Creek is a 15-mile small,
mountainous stream that
flows from City Creek Canyon,
through the Capitol Hill,
Greater Avenues, Downtown,
Fairpark, and Poplar Grove
neighborhoods of Salt Lake
City, and into the Jordan River.
The creek is characterized
by a steep gradient within
the canyon and confined
and partially confined valley
settings. The upper canyon
demonstrates natural step-pool
morphology with gravel-cobble
and occasional boulder stream
bed. The creek transitions to
steep pool-riffle form in the
lower canyon [09].
The banks support a robust
riparian ecosystem of native
mature trees and shrubs. As the
creek flows into the valley, it
winds through a series of parks
and open spaces, including City
Creek Natural Area, Memory
Grove, Canyon Road, and City
cubic feet per
second
(cfs)
A measurement
for flow rate or
discharge in a
stream equal to
one cubic foot
of water per
second.
Creek Park, with riparian-
associated and ornamental
species.
The City Creek watershed
drains approximately 24.7
square miles. The flow is
snowmelt-driven with peak
discharge between May and
Downstream of West
Temple, the creek continues
underground beneath North
Temple in the North Temple
Conduit to the Jordan River.
There is a diversion at
approximately 600 West that
has the ability to split flows
between the North Temple
Conduit and the Folsom Drain.
The Folsom Drain runs between
the Folsom Drain Junction Box,
beneath the Folsom Trail, to the
Jordan River.
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June. Average peak flow is 45
cubic feet per second (cfs) and
average low flow is three cubic
feet per second [10]. The highest
recorded flow was 322 cfs in
1983 [09]. Salt Lake County
currently measures flow at
Memory Grove Park (1961 to
1963 and 1969 to present).
Key.
Soil Sample - No Concern Water Quality Sample
Soil Sample - Concern Design Plan
Figure 01. Map of Folsom Corridor.
F E D C B A
Folsom Trail
Folsom Drain
North Temple Culvert
Folsom Trail - Proposed
Folsom Trail - Detour
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The City Creek Daylighting
Feasibility Study analyzed
daylighting City Creek’s flow
within the Folsom corridor.
The corridor was divided into
six segments (Figure 01). Three
concepts were recommended:
Concept 01. Daylight only
the base flow in City Creek—
approximately two to four
cubic feet per second.
Concept 02. Daylight the
full design flow of the four-
foot by 12-foot box culvert
underneath the corridor,
the Folsom Drain, at
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by a team of Salt Lake City
departments to move forward
with Concept 01, the partial
flow channel, in Segments B, C,
and D (approximately 700 West
to 1000 West).
Opportunity exists in future
phases to extend the creek
channel to both upstream and
downstream segments on the
Folsom corridor. However,
grading challenges and
private property constraints
will require additional design
considerations [11].
Data Gap.
The City Creek Daylighting
Feasibility Study identified
additional data was needed to
inform this design plan. The
data gap included flow and
water quality at the North
Temple diversion box, the
Folsom Drain junction box, the
Folsom Drain at 1000 West,
and the Jordan River outfall.
Additional technical analysis
was competed to fill the
gap, which is outlined in the
following section.
approximately 150 cubic feet
per second and remove some
or all of the culvert.
Concept 03. Combine 01
and 02 to address property
constraints in Segments E
and F.
Each concept was determined
to be physically feasible.
However, the costs ranged
significantly, and the resulting
channel varied in space
needed, utilities impacted,
and water conveyed. For the
first phase, it was deemed
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS.
As concluded in the City Creek Daylighting Feasibility Study,
additional technical analysis was needed to fill the data gap and
inform the design of the creek channel.
Water Quality.
Sampling locations included
Memory Grove, North Temple
Diversion, Detention Basin
Junction, and 1000 West (Figure
01). In 2019, two samples were
taken at Memory Grove and
North Temple Diversion during
snowmelt-driven high flow
Figure 02. City Creek Flow Rate at Memory Grove in 2022 (cfs).
by the State of Utah (6.5-
9.0), falling between 8.1 and
8.8. Turbidity was below the
State threshold (10.0) except
during spring run-off, which
is not unusual. Escherichia
coli was below the maximum
State threshold (668) except
downstream of 1000 West
where the water is stagnated
in the Folsom Drain. Coliform
and E. coli measurements are
of concern but not unusual
for this urban context. It is
important to keep the creek
flowing in the new channel to
prevent stagnant conditions.
Upstream, City Creek has two
designated uses:
Class 2B - Protected for
secondary contact recreation
(and infrequent primary
contact recreation) where
there is low bodily contact or
likelihood of ingestion, such
as paddling, wading, and
fishing.
Class 3A - Protected for cold-
water game fish species and
other aquatic life necessary
for their lifecycle.
Based on the water quality
results, a Class 2B designated
use is recommended for
the new creek channel. It is
recommended that testing
continue to quantify potential
water quality improvements
post-implementation.
Flow.
The closest continuous flow
data is measured at Memory
Grove. Additional flow
measurements were conducted
at the North Temple Diversion,
Detention Basin Junction, and
1000 West in July, September,
and October in 2022, which was
a dry year with a short peak
reaching only 16 cubic feet per
second (cfs).
Preliminary results suggest
inputs between Memory Grove
and North Temple diversion,
including base flow at Memory
Grove and inflow pumped
from underground parking
downtown. It is estimated
flows double at North Temple.
However, in one instance, flow
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(05/02/2019) and summertime
low flow (08/08/2019). In 2022,
three samples were taken
at all four locations in July,
September, and October. Based
on samples, water quality is
typical for an urban stream.
Measurements for pH were
within the range established
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Figure 03. Environmental Protection Agency Screening Levels.
Frequency
Factors
Time
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Adult
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250 days
Youth & Adult
4 hr.
350 days
Youth & Adult
24 hr.
Industrial Recreational Residential
Soils.
Properties within and around
the project area include multiple
Environmental Protection
Agency-identified brownfield
and Superfund sites, which
has resulted in contamination
of soils and groundwater.
A limited site investigation
was previously conducted in
July 2011, which identified
concentrations of Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons above
the Environmental Protection
Agency’s regional screening
levels in the several areas of the
project area.
A Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment was completed
in October 2022 to assess existing soil
contamination. The investigation was limited
to the first five feet below surface grade based
on the understanding that construction will be
limited to this area. A total of 39 distinct and four
duplicate soil samples were collected from 19
soil borings within the project area—one shallow
soil sample less than one foot below surface
grade and one deep (one to three feet and/or
three to five feet below surface grade). Samples
were analyzed for Metals (Arsenic, Barium,
Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Selenium,
and Silver), Total Recoverable Petroleum
Hydrocarbons, Volatile Organic Compounds,
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – Gasoline Range
Organics, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons –
Diesel Range Organics, and Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons. Recreational screening levels
were used to analyze results (Figure 03).
Soils less than one foot below surface grade
near boings SB-2, SB-3, and SB-12 contain
chemical concentrations above the recreational
screening level. Soils at three to five feet below
surface grade near SB-8 contain chemical
concentrations above the industrial screening
levels [13]. Any soil excavated in these areas
should be properly handled and disposed of at
a permitted landfill. Additional sampling and
analysis should be completed at three to five
feet below surface grade near soil boring SB-16
to determine if arsenic concentrations exceed
accepted background levels.
Sources:
[09] BIO-WEST,
Salt Lake
City Riparian
Corridor Study:
City Creek
Management
Plan (2010).
[10] Salt Lake
County, Stream
Care Guide
(2014).
[11] Salt Lake
City, City Creek
Daylighting
Feasibility Study
(2020).
[12] BIO-WEST,
City Creek
Daylighting
Project Hydrology
Summary
(2023).
[13] BIO-WEST,
Folsom Trail Soil
Contamination
Memorandum
(2022).
was 14 times bigger at North
Temple compared to Memory
Grove [12]. Groundwater inputs
support continuous flow
delivery even in below average
drier months, where values
may reach below two cfs.
New low-flow diversion baffles
were installed at North Temple
in October 2022 to better deliver
minimum flows. The one
measurement conducted after
installation shows a delivery of
2.32 cfs to the Detention Basin
Junction, which was base flow
in Memory Grove at the time [12].
However, more measurements
are needed to test baffles and
quantify groundwater inputs
downstream of Memory Grove.
Section 03.
Folsom Trail Mural Project by Roots Art Kollective.
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Public and stakeholder
engagement provides the
structure for the City Creek at
Folsom Trail Daylighting Design
Plan. Creative community
engagement strategies were
utilized to ensure equity in
outreach and gathering the
public’s thoughts, ideas, and
visions for the future City
Creek at Folsom Trail.
All materials and engagement
opportunities were offered
in Spanish and English to
accommodate the diverse
presence within this
community. Targeted social
media advertising to zip codes
touching the trail (84101,
84103, 84104, and 84116) was
successful in reaching the
target demographic. Mailers
and two rounds of door hangers
were sent to 600 properties
buffering the corridor. Lawn
signs were placed along the trail
Engagement
Quick Facts:
Total Residents
Involved:
1,527
Surveys Collected:
265
Visual Preference
Completed:
701
Design Feedback
Comments:
65
Activation/
Engagement
Events:
13
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and at key neighborhood nodes
to engage residents on their
own time. Popular community
events, like the Fisher
Mansion Beer Garden, were
utilized to maximize project
engagement. Additional fun,
creative engagement events,
like the design walks and
celebration, were hosted to
encourage further feedback
from residents. Finally, the
Folsom Trail Mural Project was
implemented with local west-
side artists to bring short-term
activation to the corridor, while
highlighting the daylighting of
City Creek and Folsom Trail.
SURVEY.
The survey was launched
September 12, 2022 and was
available until September
30, 2022. The survey was
distributed online and in-
person. Six intercept surveying
events engaged participants
along the trail, at key
community nodes, and during
popular community events.
homelessness, maintenance,
and safety (38, 33, and 31 percent,
respectively). Gentrification
and evaporation, two main
concerns identified at the
start of the project, were only
cited by 1 percent. Seventeen
percent of participants were
not concerned about the
project.
Figure 04. What would you like to see along the creek and trail? (%)Results.
Survey participants mostly
had never used the trail (46
percent). Interestingly, weekly
users were next at 23 percent.
Users mostly lived by the trail
and/or used it for walking,
biking, or rolling (both 48
percent). Some used it to
commute (21 percent) or to
shop and/or work nearby (both
17 percent). Visiting family or
friends nearby was lowest at 9
percent.
Participants prioritized seating
areas, lighting, and trash and
recycling cans, all of which
already exist along the trail.
This either underscores the
need for additional amenities
in this category or shows a lack
of use among participants.
Playgrounds were the lowest
priority. This may underscore
the safety concerns for children
expressed in the following
question.
The main concerns about the
project included unsheltered
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intercept surveying and 18
online. Nine were concerns,
nine amenities, three popular
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VISUAL PREFERENCE.
The visual preference was launched October 1, 2022 and was
available until January 6, 2023. It was distributed online and in-
person. The visual preference was also programmed at the two-
day Fisher Mansion Beer Garden, which engaged residents in-
person during this popular community festival. The Stakeholder
Forum was hosted on January 11, 2023.
Results.
The visual preference asked participants to prioritize three
elements across six categories: art and placemaking, gathering
spaces, play spaces, secondary trails, landscaping, and other.
Images were attached to the three elements to give participants
a sense of possibilities. Preference points were given to each of
the three engagement opportunities: Fisher Mansion Beer Garden
Day One, Fisher Mansion Day Two, and Online (Figure 05).
Stakeholder Forum.
Eighteen technical experts, community leaders, and municipal
staff joined the Stakeholder Forum at Sugar Space. A presentation
introduced attendees to the project, background, existing
conditions, community engagement, three characterizations:
“Urban Industrial,” “Modern Greenway,” and “Nature Corridor,”
and an early conceptual design. They were then spilt into three
categories—Water, Community, and Recreation—for individual
conversations prompted by questions about whether the
characterizations met project expectations and their preferences.
Then, the group came together for a final discussion about the
individual conversations collectively.
Figure 05. Visual preference across three engagement opportunities
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DESIGN FEEDBACK.FOLSOM TRAIL MURAL PROJECT
Design feedback was launched
August 14, 2023 and was
available until September 15,
2023. It was distributed online
and in-person. Two design
walks toured the designs with
residents. Surveying was also
programmed at the two-day
Fisher Mansion Beer Garden,
which engaged residents in-
person during this popular
community festival. On
September 11, 2023, a separate
meeting was held with business
owners around the Folsom Trail
to gather specific feedback
from this stakeholder group.
Results.
The corridor was split into
three distinctive segments
based on the user experience
of each and amenities provided
therein:
The Plaza – ~700 to 800 West
The Natural – 800 to 900 West
The Active – 900 to 1000 West
Four questions were asked for
each segment—what excites
you, what do you dislike, what
is missing, and do you have
concerns. Some feedback was
specific for each segment, and
some was consistent across
the segments. Generally,
respondents found City
Creek, green/natural space,
trees and native vegetation,
shade, and seating areas most
exciting. They disliked the
street crossings. They thought
lighting, enforcement, and
improved street crossings
were missing. Finally, they
were most concerned with
the design attracting people
experiencing homelessness,
safety, maintenance, and
activation.
Eight business owners joined
the business owners feedback
event on September 11, 2023.
This targeted event also led
to online comments from
business owners not able to
attend the in-person meeting.
Design Walks.
Two design walks were held
Image: Folsom Trail Mural Project by Roots Art Kollective.
on September 30, 2023 to
provide in-person tours
of the design and solicit
feedback. Approximately eight
participants joined. In addition,
an outreach table was hosted at
The Plaza (35 South 800 West),
which engaged an additional
seven passersby.
Roots Art Kollective, a team of
three local Mexican-American
artists, were chosen to paint
the mural. Completed in
September 2023, it fills the
nearly 300-foot-long wall at 25
S 1000 W, overlooking the trail.
The piece creates immediate
activation and beautification—
and will stimulate further art
and placemaking efforts. The
mural compliments larger
engagement efforts on the
plan by highlighting efforts,
generating excitement, and
building support.
Section 04.
Example of timber seating proposed at The Plaza.
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The design language is inspired
by the corridor’s previous
identity as the Folsom rail-line.
Secondary paths, plazas, and
plantings find their shape from
the interchanges and switches
in a rail yard, while plantings,
pavers, and seating draw from
the stacked and linear boxes of
train cars.
City Creek.
The new channel will begin
at a basin to store water for a
constant base flow and reduce
peak runoff by storing flow
during peak periods. Paying
homage to the creek’s canyon
headwaters, a cascade at the
inflow will oxygenate the
water to prevent stagnation
and related water quality
issues. Wetland and riparian
vegetation will enhance water
quality before entering the
more confined channel.
City Creek
Quick Facts:
Native Name:
Nah-po-pah,
so’ho-gwa
(Goshute) [14]
Watershed Size:
24.7 sq. mi. [15]
Total Stream
Length:
14.6 mi.
Buried Length:
2.0 mi. [16]
Average Peak
Flow:
45 cfs
Key.
Native
Accent
Green Infrastructure
Meadow
Riparian
Figure 06. Final Conceptual Design.
Skate Park
Movable Benches
Restroom
Nature Play Space
Street Crossing Art
Permeable Paving
SeatwallRaised Crossing
ADA Ramp
Folsom Trail
Cascade & Pond
Paving AccentFolsom Drain
Tables & ChairsCity CreekMural
Secondary TrailRDA Property Bike Racks
Amphitheater Seating
Movable Benches
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Figure 07. Segment Cross Sections.
The Plaza.
The Active.
Rail Tie BenchesMovable Benches
Amphitheater Seating
Seatwall Overlook Cascade
Plaza Plaza
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The creek will then move
into a more confined channel
with a continuous baseflow
of approximately two to four
cfs. The bottom of the channel
will have coarse gravel and
small cobbles with riparian
vegetation growing on the
banks. The channel will need to
cross several existing roadways
which will utilize traditional
culverts, inverted siphons, or
other cost-effective options.
Development Design Guide.
Trail-oriented development
along the Folsom Trail and City
Creek will fulfill the desire of
residents and businesses to
live and locate along streams,
trails, and other amenities.
They will bring density to
corridor and offer additional
amenities, such as bicycle
storage, workrooms, rentals,
and shower/locker facilities,
that are not as feasible on public
lands. They offer tenants and
visitors connection to active
transportation, recreational
opportunities, and nature from
their doorstep, while blurring
the line between the corridor
and adjacent properties.
When developers integrate
goals, they also improve their
property values and bottom-
line. Ultimately, a balancing
of preservation/adaptive
reuse and new mixed-use
development will protect the
character of the neighborhood,
while diversifying housing,
jobs, and entertainment to
create a vibrant, healthy, and
thriving neighborhood.
Trail-oriented developments
should achieve many, if not all,
of the following guidelines for
successful integration into the
corridor and neighborhood:
Add indoor and outdoor
amenities at development
to offer additional facilities
to enhance user experience
(Figure 06).
Implement ADA-compliant
connector trails with
wayfinding signage on
property to make Folsom
Trail connection easy and
accessible.
Orient development, exits/
entrances, and active uses
towards the corridor to create
a bustling, lively ground-
floor.
Provide outdoor dining areas,
covered patios, and overlooks
on property adjacent to
the corridor to activate
it and increase resident
surveillance.
Put green infrastructure, such
as green roofs, rain gardens,
and bioswales, on property to
mitigate stormwater runoff
from roofs, parking lots, and
other impervious surfaces
into City Creek.
Hire local artists to paint
murals on blank walls
adjacent to the corridor that
uplift the diverse cultures on
Salt Lake City’s west-side and
add additional placemaking,
and artistic lighting at
development to beautify the
neighborhood and create a
vibrant area.
Provide an abundance of
Indoor
Outdoor
Low Cost Medium Cost High Cost
Figure 08. Amenities for developments adjacent to Folsom Trail.
Discounts for
users
Restroom use
Water refills
Bicycle pump/
tool station
Bicycle racks
Dog water bowl
Drinking water
fountain
Outdoor furniture
Pet waste station
Programming
Trash/recycling
bins
Nature play space
Outdoor exercise
equipment
Pavilion/gazebo
Playground
Public art
Trail access
Wayfinding
signage
Play field/court
Plaza
Splash pad
Stage/
amphitheater
Bicycle storage
Bicycle valet
Locker/shower
facilities
Bicycle rentals
Widened hallways
Workroom/on-
site mechanic
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well-designed bike racks on
property to accommodate
cyclists using trail.
Ensure adequate, but
wildlife-friendly and dark-
sky compliant, lighting
and design principles that
provide safety for trail users
and tenants alike.
Equity.
While adaptive reuse,
preservation, and new mixed-
use developments will certainly
improve the livability of the
corridor, developers should be
mindful of equity, inclusion,
and displacement related
to gentrification. Equitable
development reduces the risk
of displacement by ensuring
housing is available and
affordable, provides jobs and
resources that benefit the
community, and fosters a sense
of pride and ownership in the
surrounding neighborhood.
Salt Lake City is developing
the Anti-Displacement Strategy,
which contains a two-year
action plan to “identifying
priority actions that the City
can take to help people stay
and thrive in our community as
we grow” [17]. These strategies
will go a long way towards
addresses challenges related to
displacement.
Individual developments
along the Folsom Trail can
also contribute to equity in
substantial ways. Affordable
housing options should
be included in each new
development to ensure
impacted residents are not
displaced. At minimum,
existing affordable housing
stock within a half-mile buffer
to the corridor should be
preserved. Developers should
also consider hiring community
stewards from the surrounding
neighborhood to assist with
engagement, programming,
and maintenance. They can
help build trust between the
community and developers
to keep residents invested
in the improvement of their
neighborhood, while creating
jobs. Stewards should be multi-
lingual and paid a living wage.
Programming.
Activation is a critical way
to improve user safety and
experience. More eyes on
the trail and creek will lead
to community surveillance
of the corridor and quicker
identification and response to
issues. Programs, events, and
gatherings will draw more
users to the corridor and bring
positive activity. Programming
can also improve inclusion
by expressing community
identity, celebrate diverse
traditions, promote shared
values, and create a sense
of place. They can showcase
underrepresented voices
and be a format for public
discourse.
Service-oriented volunteer
efforts can get students and
residents involved in on-the-
ground meaningful activity,
while meeting maintenance
requirements for municipal
departments, such as litter
clean-up, noxious weed
removal, plantings, seeding,
and more. Teachings would
develop stewardship around
the corridor and a pathway for
community members to get
involved in their neighborhood
improvement. Ultimately,
efforts build support for
implementation and ongoing
investment in these areas as
community member learn
about and appreciate the value.
Image left to right: Example of main bridge proposed at The
Plaza. Example of skate park and public art proposed at The
Plaza.
BUDGET.
The Plaza.The Plaza.The Natural.The Natural.The Active.The Active.
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Demolition.
Public Art.
Soft Costs.
Market Estimate Totals.
Baseline Estimate Comparison.
Landscaping
Street & Curb
$ 46,692
Focal Sculpture
Street Crossings
Artistic Lighting
$ 120,940
$ 12,196,563
$ 8,554,277
Contingency
Overhead
Insurance
Permits & Fees
Engineering
$ 4,305,411
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 103,440
$ 2,500
$ 5,000
$ 110,940
$ 5,647,140
$ 4,477,792
$ 526,077
$ 378,775
$ 70,705
$ 176,762
$ 282,819
$ 1,435,137
$ 526,077
$ 378,775
$ 70,705
$ 176,762
$ 282,819
$ 1,435,137
$ 526,077
$ 378,775
$ 70,705
$ 176,762
$ 1,435,137
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 2,500
$ -
$ 2,500
$ 3,075,478
$ 1,862,242
$ 45,804
$ 3,888
$ 49,692
$ -
$ 7,500
$ -
$ 7,500
$ 3,473,945
$ 2,214,243
Site Structures.
Bridges
Restroom
Rail Tie Benches
Tables & Chairs
Bike Racks
Skate Park
Nature Play
Area Lighting
$ 1,524,228
$ 152,750
$ 24,400
$ 132,703
$ -
$ 4,000
$ 699,675
$ -
$ 92,000
$ 1,105,528
$ 4,800
$ -
$ -
$ 3,000
$ 3,000
$ -
$ 250,000
$ 61,500
$ 322,300
$ 14,400
$ -
$ -
$ 15,000
$ 3,000
$ -
$ -
$ 64,000
$ 96,400
Stream & Plantings.
Pond
Stream Channel
Trees
Groundcover
$ 3,058,218
$ 257,500
$ 56,210
$ 148,660
$ 458,542
$ 920,912
$ -
$ 217,717
$ 58,650
$ 756,718
$ 1,033,085
$ -
$ 224,414
$ 109,980
$ 769,827
$ 1,104,221
Hardscaping.
Pavers
Concrete
Crushed Stone
Miscellaneous
$ 3,138,074
$ 1,480,151
$ 424,559
$ 58,028
$ 111,885
$ 2,074,623
$ 212,456
$ -
$ 46,856
$ 23,144
$ 282,456
$ 388,216
$ 41,351
$ 95,954
$ 255,474
$ 780,995
Sources:
[14] Stansbury,
Map of the
Great Salt Lake
and Adjacent
Country in the
Territory of
Utah (1852); and
Chamberlin,
Place and
Personal Names
of the Gosiute
Indians of Utah
(1913).
[15] Salt Lake
County, Stream
Care Guide
(2014).
[16] Seven
Canyons Trust,
Creek Channel
Alignment Data
(2018).
[17] Salt Lake
City, Anti-
Displacement
Strategy (2023).
Permitting.
There are no environmental permits needed for
the project typically of other stream restoration
projects. Expected required permits include:
Salt Lake City Building Permit;
Salt Lake City UPDES Storm Water Discharges
Permit; and
State of Utah Storm Water General Permit for
Construction Activities.
Additional permits may be needed if the project
is within Utah Department of Transportation
right-of-way beneath Interstate-15 and a noise
permit may be needed when construction begins.
Implementation.
The City Creek at Folsom Trail Daylighting Design
Plan brings us to the engineering phase. The
next steps are to build momentum and raise the
funding to construct the project. To learn more
about how you can get involved, visit the project
website: folsomtrail.org.
NEXT STEPS.
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MAINTENANCE.
Hardscaping.
Site Structures.
Stream & Plantings.
Public Art.
Totals.354.5 Days 144 Days $ 134,500
Pavers
Concrete
Crushed Stone
Miscellaneous
26.5
26
12
25
2
4
-
18
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
Bridges
Restroom
Rail Tie Benches
Tables & Chairs
Bike Racks
Skate Park
Nature Play
Area Lighting
8
12
1
1
1
12
12
2
6
8
-
4
-
4
4
8
$ 10,000
$ 20,000
$ -
$ 12,000
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 4,000
Pond
Stream Channel
Trees
Groundcover
32
32
39
102
24
12
8
24
$ -
$ 4,000
$ 12,000
$ 67,500
Focal Sculpture
Street Crossings
Artistic Lighting
4
6
1
4
8
6
$ 5,000
$ -
$ -
Labor Days.Contingency.Budget.
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SALT LAKE CITY BOARD MEMBER TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair Submission Date:
02/04/2026
Date Sent To Council:
02/05/2026
From:
Otto, Rachel
Subject: Board appointment Recommendation: Planning Commission
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the Council approve the appointment of Anna Sullivan to the Planning Commission for a 4 year term starting
on the date of City Council advice and consent .
Anna Sullivan currently lives in District 1.
Approved:*
Otto, Rachel
SALT LAKE CITY BOARD MEMBER TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair Submission Date:
02/02/2026
Date Sent To Council:
02/04/2026
From:
Otto, Rachel
Subject: Board reappointment Recommendation: Arts Council
Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the Council approve the reappointment of Matt Coles to the Arts Council for a 3 year term starting on the
date of City Council advice and consent .
Matt Coles currently lives in District 7.
Approved:*
Otto, Rachel