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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. _____ of 2025 2
(An ordinance amending Section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code 3
Pertaining to the Department of Sustainability) 4
An ordinance amending Section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the functions 5
of the department of sustainability. 6
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.08 “Administrative Organization” sets out the city’s administrative 7
organization by describing each operating department and its associated duties, functions, and 8
responsibilities; and 9
WHEREAS, Section 2.08.120 “Department of Sustainability” describes the specific functions 10
assigned to the department; 11
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that updates to the current ordinance are 12
necessary to clarify, provide policy priorities, and further describe the duties, functions, and 13
responsibilities of the department of sustainability; and 14
WHEREAS, upon codification of the proposed updates to the current ordinance, the 15
department of sustainability is directed to execute upon the policy priorities expressed by the Salt Lake 16
City Council; and 17
WHEREAS, the proposed updates to the current ordinance identify several focus areas of the 18
department of sustainability, which reflect Citywide priorities that are also promoted through the 19
functions and responsibilities of other City departments in tandem with Sustainability; and 20
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WHEREAS, upon consideration of the proposed role of the department of sustainability, 22
the Salt Lake City Council assigns certain functions for the purpose of attaining the greatest local 23
impact in matters of sustainability. 24
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: 25
SECTION 1. Amending Section 2.08.120. Section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code 26
shall be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: 27
A. Purpose. Developing and coordinating policies and programs across city departments and 28
throughout the community that will protect the air, land, and water, reduce pollution, slow 29
climate change, and establish a path toward greater climate resiliency for city operations 30
and the community. 31
A. B. Functions: The department of sustainability shall have charge of and be responsible 32
for: sustainability. The department will also be responsible for the collection and disposal 33
of all solid waste generated within the city as provided for in city ordinance. 34
1. Developing policies and programs aimed at achieving the greatest local impact, 35
including for communities that are disproportionately impacted by adverse 36
environmental conditions, and intended to address the following focus areas: 37
a. Environmental compliance of city operations 38
b. Climate change mitigation and adaptation 39
c. Air quality 40
d. Energy efficiency 41
e. Renewable energy 42
f. Local food systems support 43
g. Greenhouse gas emissions reduction 44
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h. Waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. 45
2. Providing waste and recycling services in accordance with Chapter 9.08 of this 46
code. 47
3. Developing strategies and resources to equitably engage and educate the public on 48
department focus areas. 49
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first 50
publication. 51
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this __ day of ____________, 2025. 52
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CHAIRPERSON 55
ATTEST: 56
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CITY RECORDER 58
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Transmitted to Mayor on . 60
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed. 61
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MAYOR 65
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CITY RECORDER 67
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(SEAL) 68
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Bill No. ________ of 2025. 70
Published: ______________. 71