Today, Salt Lake City sold the first $20-million installment of the $87-million general obligation bond, approved by voters for the reconstruction of the City’s roads. In September, the Fitch Ratings agency gave Salt Lake City its highest rating—AAA—highlighting the City’s “strong financial management.” The high rating ensured Salt Lake City received a low 2.07% interest […]
Salt Lake City kicks-off federal grant program with affordable housing tour
On Thursday, October 3rd, Mayor Jackie Biskupski will join the Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU), and new homeowners, Mario and Emma Melendez, to kick-off the application period for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding managed by the City. (See full event details below) The City is currently accepting applications from interested entities […]
Salt Lake City recognizes owners of energy-efficient buildings as new City ordinance begins roll-out
Today, Salt Lake City honored buildings with high energy performance at the annual Elevate Buildings Awards. The Department of Sustainability invited all buildings who participated in the City’s energy efficiency benchmarking program and received an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or above to the reception this afternoon attended by Mayor Biskupski. A score of 75 […]
Salt Lake City and UTA to officially launch new city transit service during Monday’s commute
Mayor Biskupski, Council Member Charlie Luke, and UTA Board Chair Carlton Christensen will make a “toast to transit” at Salt Lake Central Station at 7:00 am on August 12th. A new era for transit in Salt Lake City will begin on Sunday, August 11th, when the first phase of the City’s Transit Master Plan is […]
Volunteers Needed for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference
Volunteers are needed for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, announced Mayor Jackie Biskupski. Scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Salt Lake City, it is expected that the conference will bring up to 5,000 attendees from more than 100 countries all over the world. The goal for the volunteers is to create a welcoming atmosphere for attendees […]
Mayor Biskupski unveils new wheelchair lift trailers to expand emergency services response by police, fire
Salt Lake City’s emergency response services for residents who use motorized wheelchairs will take a leap forward on Monday with the debut of two heavy-duty wheelchair lift trailers. In the past, first responders have been unable to transport the 300-plus pound, motorized chairs when users are taken to a hospital. The availability of lifts means […]
Albion Basin visitors will see a rehabbed Cecret Lake dam
A repaired and improved Cecret Lake dam now on view in Little Cottonwood Canyon The thousands of visitors who hike into Little Cottonwood Canyon’s Albion Basin this summer for the annual wildflower bloom will notice a rehabbed dam at Cecret Lake. In addition, they will likely encounter work crews performing the final construction activities and […]
Upwards of $10 million in affordable housing development assistance dollars released by Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) is inviting qualified housing developers to apply for a portion of the available $10.7 million set aside for use on affordable housing projects. As part of a city-wide effort to increase the number of affordable housing units in Salt Lake City, this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) […]
Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Complex Selected to Host 2021 US Quidditch Cup
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City’s Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) will host the 14th US Quidditch Cup on April 17 and 18, 2021. US Quidditch, the national governing body for the sport of quidditch, announced the event location selection earlier this week, citing the RAC’s proximity to the airport and Salt Lake City’s friendly, vibrant, […]
America’s mayors support Mayor Biskupski’s call for a national price on carbon emissions
Today at their summer gathering, the United States Conference of Mayors formally adopted a resolution introduced by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, urging congressional action to combat the impact of climate change through a national price on carbon emissions. Resolution 66 asks Congress to adopt legislation that imposes a price on carbon emissions sufficient enough to reduce […]