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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2025
(An ordinance amending Section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code
Pertaining to the Department of Sustainability)
An ordinance amending Section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the functions
of the department of sustainability.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.08 “Administrative Organization” sets out the Salt Lake City
Corporation’s (“City’s”) administrative organization by describing each operating department and its
associated duties, functions, and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.08.120 “Department of Sustainability” describes the specific functions
assigned to the department;
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council finds that updates to the current ordinance are
necessary to clarify, provide policy priorities, and further describe the duties, functions, and
WHEREAS, upon codification of the proposed updates to the current ordinance, the
department of sustainability is directed to execute upon the policy priorities expressed by the Salt Lake
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed updates to the current ordinance identify several focus areas of the
department of sustainability, which reflect Citywide priorities that are also promoted through the
functions and responsibilities of other City departments in tandem with Sustainability; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of the proposed role of the department of sustainability, the
Salt Lake City Council assigns certain functions for the purpose of attaining the greatest local impact
in matters of sustainability.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending Section 2.08.120. Section 2.08.120 of the Salt Lake City Code
shall be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows:
A. Purpose: Developing and coordinating policies and programs across city departments
and throughout the community that will protect the air, land, and water, resources,
reduce pollution, slow climate change, and establish a path toward greater climate
resiliency for city operations and the community.
B. Functions: The department of sustainability shall have charge of and be responsible
for:
1. Developing policies and programs aimed at achieving the greatest local impact,
including for communities that are disproportionately impacted by adverse
environmental conditions, and intended to address the following focus areas:
a. Environmental compliance of city operations
b. Climate change mitigation and adaptation
c. Air quality
d. Energy efficiency
e. Renewable energy
f. Local food system support
g. Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
h. Waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
2. Providing waste and recycling services in accordance with Chapter 9.08 of this
code.
3. Developing strategies and resources to equitably engage and educate the public on
department focus areas.
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:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on .
Mayor’s Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2025.
Published: ______________.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:
Sara Montoya, Senior City Attorney