HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposed Resolution - 11/7/2025RESOLUTION NO. OF 2025
(2025 Water Conservation Plan)
A resolution adopting the 2025 Water Conservation Plan,
as required by Section 73-10-32 of the Utah Code.
WHEREAS, Section 73-10-32 of the Utah Code requires that water conservancy districts
and retail water providers adopt water conservation plans and update such plans no less
frequently than every five years; and
WHEREAS, consistent with Section 73-10-32(3) of the Utah Code, the City Council
provided notice and held a public hearing to receive community input on the proposed 2025
Water Conservation Plan, and has considered such input in determining that adoption of the Plan
is in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City recognizes that water conservation is essential to sustaining
the City’s long-term water supply reliability, protecting the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, and
ensuring that future generations benefit from responsible and equitable water management; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City supports the efforts to reduce water demand and improve
water efficiency that have occurred and were outlined in previously adopted water conservation
plans; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Water Conservation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Section 73-10-32 of the Utah Code; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Water Conservation Plan identifies updated strategies and
measurable objectives for reducing per-capita water demand, increasing water-use efficiency,
and expanding public outreach and education; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is concerned about future efforts for further water
conservation and has determined that it would be in the best interest of the community to adopt
the 2025 Water Conservation Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Salt Lake City that:
1. The City Council hereby adopts the 2025 Water Conservation Plan, attached
hereto as Attachment A, as Salt Lake City’s plan for water conservation, demand
management, and water-use efficiency.
2. The Department of Public Utilities is directed to implement the goals, objectives,
and actions outlined in the 2025 Water Conservation Plan.
3. The City Council encourages continued collaboration with regional, state, and
federal partners to secure funding, technical assistance, and community
participation in achieving the Plan’s conservation objectives.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this day of
, 2025.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
By: _
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
CITY RECORDER
Resolution Adopting 2025 Water Conservation Plan
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: 11 /04/2025
By: /s/ Carly Castle
Courtney Lords, Senior City Attorney