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What We’re Doing

Listed below are some of the significant proposals the Council is currently working on. View a list of recently completed items.

Capital City Revitalization Zone

Posted on:July 11th, 2024
On July 9, the Council unanimously endorsed the Participation Agreement and Project area. The agreement will be sent to the State Revitalization Zone Committee for consideration before returning to the Council for final approval and adoption of the proposed sales tax increase. [...]

Capital Improvement Program

Posted on:July 11th, 2024
As part of the annual budget process, money is set aside for the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The money is available for citywide community projects that improve public property. This includes streets and sidewalks, parks, and buildings. Projects have a service life of five or more years and cost $50,000 or more. [...]

Proposal to allow Single-Family Attached Dwellings in select Commercial Zones

Posted on:July 10th, 2024
The Council is reviewing a proposal to allow single-family attached dwellings in commercial zoning districts of the city that already allow multifamily housing. If approved, this type of housing would be allowed in the following zoning districts:  [...]

FY2024-25 City Budget

Posted on:July 1st, 2024
The Council-approved Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25) City Budget started July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. Changes or adjustments to the adopted budget go through the budget amendment process. Amendments can happen several times yearly and include proposed project additions and modifications.  [...]

754 S. State St Rezone

Posted on:June 12th, 2024
The Council is considering a proposal to rezone 10 parcels at approximately 754 S State Street. If approved, the property owner, Intermountain Health, states they intend to redevelop the property and build a hospital. [...]

Northpoint Area Annexation

Posted on:April 3rd, 2024
The Council is considering annexing land from Salt Lake County into Salt Lake City. This property lies in the Northpoint area along 2200 West. If approved, the property would become a part of Salt Lake City, making the city boundary more unified. [...]

Homelessness in SLC

Posted on:January 5th, 2024
The Council has dedicated time and effort through legislative oversight and policy-setting authority over the last several years to supporting unsheltered community members. [...]

Sanctioned Camping Pilot Program

Posted on:December 20th, 2023
Salt Lake City has partnered with the Utah State Office of Homeless Services to launch a Temporary Microshelter Community at approximately 255 S. 600 W. The microshelter is a sanctioned camping pilot program to provide up to 50 people experiencing homelessness with safe, private living spaces and access to showers, food, case management, and other essential needs offered by community partners. [...]

Transportation Projects

Posted on:December 3rd, 2022
The Council adopts plans and funds programs to help improve connectivity and grow our robust transportation network. [...]

Water Conservation Tips

Posted on:December 2nd, 2022
Water conservation is an especially pressing issue in Salt Lake City’s arid climate. Here are some tips and suggestions to help save water, and incidentally save yourself some money on your utility bill at the same time. Some of these options are as quick and easy as changing a daily habit, while others may involve […]

Housing

Posted on:March 9th, 2022
Since 2016, affordable housing has been a top City Council priority when the Council adopted the Growing Salt Lake Housing Plan and created new funding for affordable housing. The Council and the Mayor’s Administration are working together to address Salt Lake City’s housing crisis by improving access to affordable housing and incentivizing the development of housing units.