HomeMy Public PortalAboutPKT-CC-2019-07-09JULY 9, 2019
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP 12:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
217 East Center Street
Moab, Utah 84532
Pre -Council Workshop
Presentation and discussion of the 2019 Sustainability Action Plan including the
accelerated goal of renewable electricity by 2030.
agendasummaryactionplanrenewableenergy722019.pdf
sustainability report -final 6.21.19.pdf
Executive (Closed) Session
Strategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property
Regular City Council Meeting
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Minutes: June 25, 2019 - Regular City Council Meeting
2019 -06 -25 mcc minutes draft.pdf
Mayor and Council Reports
Administrative Reports
Citizens to Be Heard
Presentations
Old Business
An Ordinance Amending The City of Moab Municipal Code Removing Overnight
Accommodations as a Permitted Use and Allowing Established Overnight
Accommodations to Remain Legal Uses in the C -1, C -2, C -3, C -4, RC, and SAR
Zones; Amending Sections 17.06 Definitions, 17.20, 17.21, 17.24, 17.27, 17.31,
and 17.32
Briefing and possible action
7.9.19 agenda item oa.pdf
exhibit 1 -2019.07.03 overnight accommodation ordinance 7 -3 -
19.pdf
exhibit 2 - ordinance 2019 -09 temporary lu.pdf
exhibit 3 -existing_proposed oas 6 -21 -2019.pdf
New Business
Award of the Integrated Financial Software Services Proposal
Briefing and possible action
software agenda summary sheet.pdf
financial software - screening.pdf
software bid.pdf
Discussion and Possible Approval of Consultant Services Task Order for the Mill
Creek Drive Water Improvements Project
Briefing and possible action
2019 agenda summary consultant services task order for mill
creek drive water improvements project.pdf
attachment 1 consultant services task order for the mill creek
drive water improvements project.pdf
Update Moab Municipal Code, Section 10.04.230, 8.B. and 8.C. (Idling)
Briefing and possible action
The City has received several noise, air pollution and lighting
complaints. In the interest of public health and quality of life, the time
and duration of permitted idling is being reduced.
agendasummaryidling.pdf
idlingamendments.pdf
Update Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 - Solid Waste
Briefing and possible action
The City Council received a briefing and approved Resolution 07 -2019
establishing a mandatory residential recycling program with an opt -out option
for residential recycling services on February 12, 2019. This agenda items
includes four options.
Option 1 reflects the Code revisions previously approved. Additionally, the
definitions for waste have been changed to reclassify the terms food scraps,
cardboard, yard waste, glass, plastic, paper and wood form solid waste into new
categories of recyclable and compostable material.
Additional code revisions were discussed during the City Council meetings in
November and February 2018, including:
Option 2: Recycling for commercial accounts
Option 3: Construction debris recycling for projects above 5,000 sq. feet
Option 4: Cardboard recycling for residential, commercial or all accounts
agendasummaryrecycling722019.pdf
solidwasteamendments722019.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Adjournment
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
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JULY 9, 2019PRE-COUNCIL WORKSHOP 12:00 P.M.EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION 6:30 P.M.REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.City Council Chambers 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532Pre-Council WorkshopPresentation and discussion of the 2019 Sustainability Action Plan including the accelerated goal of renewable electricity by 2030.agendasummaryactionplanrenewableenergy722019.pdfsustainability report -final 6.21.19.pdfExecutive (Closed) SessionStrategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real PropertyRegular City Council MeetingCall to Order and Pledge of AllegianceApproval of MinutesMinutes: June 25, 2019 - Regular City Council Meeting2019-06 -25 mcc minutes draft.pdfMayor and Council ReportsAdministrative ReportsCitizens to Be HeardPresentations
Old Business
An Ordinance Amending The City of Moab Municipal Code Removing Overnight
Accommodations as a Permitted Use and Allowing Established Overnight
Accommodations to Remain Legal Uses in the C -1, C -2, C -3, C -4, RC, and SAR
Zones; Amending Sections 17.06 Definitions, 17.20, 17.21, 17.24, 17.27, 17.31,
and 17.32
Briefing and possible action
7.9.19 agenda item oa.pdf
exhibit 1 -2019.07.03 overnight accommodation ordinance 7 -3 -
19.pdf
exhibit 2 - ordinance 2019 -09 temporary lu.pdf
exhibit 3 -existing_proposed oas 6 -21 -2019.pdf
New Business
Award of the Integrated Financial Software Services Proposal
Briefing and possible action
software agenda summary sheet.pdf
financial software - screening.pdf
software bid.pdf
Discussion and Possible Approval of Consultant Services Task Order for the Mill
Creek Drive Water Improvements Project
Briefing and possible action
2019 agenda summary consultant services task order for mill
creek drive water improvements project.pdf
attachment 1 consultant services task order for the mill creek
drive water improvements project.pdf
Update Moab Municipal Code, Section 10.04.230, 8.B. and 8.C. (Idling)
Briefing and possible action
The City has received several noise, air pollution and lighting
complaints. In the interest of public health and quality of life, the time
and duration of permitted idling is being reduced.
agendasummaryidling.pdf
idlingamendments.pdf
Update Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 - Solid Waste
Briefing and possible action
The City Council received a briefing and approved Resolution 07 -2019
establishing a mandatory residential recycling program with an opt -out option
for residential recycling services on February 12, 2019. This agenda items
includes four options.
Option 1 reflects the Code revisions previously approved. Additionally, the
definitions for waste have been changed to reclassify the terms food scraps,
cardboard, yard waste, glass, plastic, paper and wood form solid waste into new
categories of recyclable and compostable material.
Additional code revisions were discussed during the City Council meetings in
November and February 2018, including:
Option 2: Recycling for commercial accounts
Option 3: Construction debris recycling for projects above 5,000 sq. feet
Option 4: Cardboard recycling for residential, commercial or all accounts
agendasummaryrecycling722019.pdf
solidwasteamendments722019.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Adjournment
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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JULY 9, 2019PRE-COUNCIL WORKSHOP 12:00 P.M.EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION 6:30 P.M.REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.City Council Chambers 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532Pre-Council WorkshopPresentation and discussion of the 2019 Sustainability Action Plan including the accelerated goal of renewable electricity by 2030.agendasummaryactionplanrenewableenergy722019.pdfsustainability report -final 6.21.19.pdfExecutive (Closed) SessionStrategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real PropertyRegular City Council MeetingCall to Order and Pledge of AllegianceApproval of MinutesMinutes: June 25, 2019 - Regular City Council Meeting2019-06 -25 mcc minutes draft.pdfMayor and Council ReportsAdministrative ReportsCitizens to Be HeardPresentationsOld BusinessAn Ordinance Amending The City of Moab Municipal Code Removing Overnight Accommodations as a Permitted Use and Allowing Established Overnight Accommodations to Remain Legal Uses in the C -1, C -2, C -3, C -4, RC, and SAR Zones; Amending Sections 17.06 Definitions, 17.20, 17.21, 17.24, 17.27, 17.31, and 17.32 Briefing and possible action 7.9.19 agenda item oa.pdfexhibit 1 -2019.07.03 overnight accommodation ordinance 7 -3 -19.pdfexhibit 2 - ordinance 2019 -09 temporary lu.pdfexhibit 3 -existing_proposed oas 6 -21 -2019.pdfNew BusinessAward of the Integrated Financial Software Services ProposalBriefing and possible actionsoftware agenda summary sheet.pdffinancial software - screening.pdfsoftware bid.pdfDiscussion and Possible Approval of Consultant Services Task Order for the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project Briefing and possible action 2019 agenda summary consultant services task order for mill creek drive water improvements project.pdfattachment 1 consultant services task order for the mill creek drive water improvements project.pdfUpdate Moab Municipal Code, Section 10.04.230, 8.B. and 8.C. (Idling)Briefing and possible action The City has received several noise, air pollution and lighting complaints. In the interest of public health and quality of life, the time and duration of permitted idling is being reduced.agendasummaryidling.pdfidlingamendments.pdfUpdate Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 - Solid WasteBriefing and possible actionThe City Council received a briefing and approved Resolution 07 -2019 establishing a mandatory residential recycling program with an opt -out option for residential recycling services on February 12, 2019. This agenda items includes four options. Option 1 reflects the Code revisions previously approved. Additionally, the
definitions for waste have been changed to reclassify the terms food scraps,
cardboard, yard waste, glass, plastic, paper and wood form solid waste into new
categories of recyclable and compostable material.
Additional code revisions were discussed during the City Council meetings in
November and February 2018, including:
Option 2: Recycling for commercial accounts
Option 3: Construction debris recycling for projects above 5,000 sq. feet
Option 4: Cardboard recycling for residential, commercial or all accounts
agendasummaryrecycling722019.pdf
solidwasteamendments722019.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Adjournment
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
Title: A Resolution adopting the 2019 Sustainability Action Plan including the accelerated goal of renewable electricity by 2030.
Disposition: Discussion and adoption
Staff Presenter: Rosemarie Russo
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1: Proposed Resolution XX-2019
Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Resolution XX- 2019 adopting the 2019 Sustainability Action Plan that includes a 100% renewable electricity goal by 2030.
Background/Summary: Moab has a long history of promoting sustainable practices through numerous resolutions, ordinances, plans, projects and internal policies. The 2019 Sustainability Action Plan outlines the goals, schedule, and strategies that will help put the community on a long- term sustainable path. Within this document are recommendations to augment existing goals, and metrics, with a special emphasis on energy use and sources of energy because how we acquire energy and how efficiently we use resources will determine, if Moab can achieve transformational change and protect the world-class environment we call home. The City has been collaborating with Utah Clean Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, Park City and Salt Lake City regarding a pathway to achieve a “net-100% renewable electricity supply for the entire community. Our recent participation in the Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) over 18 months has centered on modeling cost effective strategies based on valuable feedback from leading scientists, engineers and sustainability directors. Additionally, the team worked with state representatives to pass enabling legislation. In March 2019, the Utah Legislature passed the Community Renewable Energy Act, Utah Code ⸹⸹54-17-901 to -909 (the “Act”), and Governor Herbert has signed this legislation into law. The Act enables a future filing at the Utah
Public Service Commission (the commission) that establishes rules and rates for a community renewable energy program. The Act also requires that communities desiring to participate adopt a resolution prior to December 31, 2019 that establishes a goal of being powered by net-100% renewable electricity on an annual basis by 2030. This requirement was put in place to ensure that communities desiring to transition to a net-100% renewable electricity portfolio all have a similar goal so that a single portfolio can be created and administered for all participants in Utah. Rocky Mountain Power would be the facilitator of the program for participating communities in their service territory. Some key category areas within the legislation are listed below: • Program participation requirements for a municipality or county • Authority and requirements of the Utah Public Service Commission • Isolation of financial impacts to participating communities and customers • Customer participation and minimum noticing requirements, including customer opt-out ability • Customer billing and rate considerations • Competitive solicitation expectations for procurement of renewable energy resources; and a passage of a second resolution to agree to proposed rates.
Utah House Bill 411 of 2019. Community Renewable Energy Act. https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/HB0411.html
Sustainability Action Plan
Framework, Principles,
Guidelines, Goals & Strategies
2019
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“Sustainability is equity over time… think of
it as extending the Golden Rule through time.
Do unto future generations as you would have
them do unto you.”
— Robert Gilman, Context Institute
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Letter from the Sustainability Director ........................................................................7
Acknowledgements .........................................................................................................8
Awards ...............................................................................................................................9
Background .......................................................................................................................10
Introduction ............................................................................................................................
Future Plans ............................................................................................................................
Vision ........................................................................................................................................
Mission ...........................................................................................................................
Progress .............................................................................................................................11
Goals ..................................................................................................................................13
Goal #1: Sustainability, Adaptation & Mitigation ........................................................14
Goal #2: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ..................................................15
Goal #3: Water .................................................................................................................18
Goal #4: Waste Reduction & Diversion ........................................................................20
Goal #5: Active Transportation & Alternative Fuels ..................................................21
Goal #6: Education and Outreach ................................................................................22
Goal #7: Funding & Purchasing .....................................................................................24
Goal #8: Biodiversity .......................................................................................................25
Goal #9: Health, Well-Being and Social Equity ..........................................................26
Goal #10 Food ..................................................................................................................27
Innovation Corner ............................................................................................................28
Conclusion .........................................................................................................................30
Bikers, Rafters & Climbers: Guide to Sustainability Options ...................................33
Tables & Figures
Figure 1: Percentage of Carbon Emissions by Source ...............................................14
Figure 2: Municipal Electrical Costs ..............................................................................15
Figure 3: Percentage Municipal Electricity Costs by Sector ....................................15
Figure 4: Rocky Mountain Power Energy Source for Electricity .............................15
Figure 5: Renewable Energy Trends ....................................................................................16
Figure 6: 2016 Baseline Electricity Use ...............................................................................16
Figure 7: Baseline Community Electricity Use ..................................................................16
Figure 8: Net Metering Generation ......................................................................................16
Figure 9: Net Metering Process .............................................................................................16
Figure 10: Blue Sky Energy .....................................................................................................17
Figure 11: Moab Bike Routes Map ..................................................................................22
Figure 12: wattSmart Saving Equivalents ............................................................................32
Table 1: Renewable Blue Sky Projects ..................................................................................10
Table 2: City of Moab Timeline ..............................................................................................11
Table 3: Water Users by Source ....................................................................................19
Table 4: 2019 Strategic Initiatives .................................................................................29
Table 5: Challenge Triple E Savings ..............................................................................32
Appendix A: Actionable Items — Take It Personally .................................................38
Appendix B: Implementation Grid ...............................................................................39
Appendix C: Timeline — Gantt Chart ...........................................................................49
Appendix D: Preliminary Baseline Inventory ..............................................................57
Appendix E: Co-Benefits and Triple Bottom Line Analysis ......................................58
Appendix F: Residential Efficiency Data Set ..............................................................66
Appendix G: Community-Based Social Marketing .....................................................67
Appendix H: Waste Diversion ........................................................................................69
Appendix I: Glossary .......................................................................................................71
Appendix J: Acronyms ....................................................................................................74
Appendix K: Living Buildings, Well Building, LEED, Alignment ..............................75
Appendix L: City Document Review .............................................................................78
References .........................................................................................................................80
Table of Contents
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Moab has a long history of promoting sustainable practices through numerous resolutions,
ordinances, plans, projects and internal policies. The 2019 Sustainability Action Plan
outlines the goals, schedule, and strategies that will help put the community on a long-
term sustainable path. Incremental change, minimizing negative environmental and social
impacts is no longer a viable option, if Moab hopes to reach existing, new and revised goals.
During my first year at the City, I have concentrated my efforts on water and energy
conservation efforts and establishing baseline data so that we can set and track
measureable goals. Unfortunately, in spite of setting a 20% energy reduction goal in 2008,
the energy consumption use has increased by 34% over the last 17 years. Given that the
scale of change we seek is immense and our impact has steadily increased, new strategies,
resources and engagement are critical.
Buildings can account for between 40% and 75% of community-level greenhouse gas
emissions in Utah. Given that many impactful and cost-effective opportunities exist to
reduce energy use (and associated greenhouse gases) in buildings, and that reducing
energy consumption is typically the lowest cost strategy to reducing emissions and
dramatically decreasing energy consumption among buildings, that is where most of
my time has been spent so that we can create a 100% renewable electricity system. As
community-wide electricity consumption is reduced, the amount of renewable electricity
needed by the community is also lowered, making it easier to achieve a 100% renewable
electricity scenario.
Beyond the prodigious role that the build environment plays, sustainability efforts need to
address resilience, carbon neutrality, watershed health, community vitality, regeneration and
triple bottom line thinking (i.e., social, economic and environmental). In order for the goals
to be more than words in a City Plan, Council and citizens will need to dedicate substantial
time and resources to educate, assist and support the priority strategies. See Appendix A
for recommendations.
This quote from Paul Hawkins succinctly summarizes the main intent of our work: “Leave
the world better than you found it, take no more than you need, try not to harm life or
the environment, make amends if you do.” The plan content is a reflection of input from
numerous business and community members to identify actions that will increase efficiency
and resiliency because:
• Economic health, social inclusion, and environmental quality are mutually
interdependent.
• Policy choices have long-term cost effectivenes.
• Organizational and community awareness, responsibility, participation, and
education are key elements of sustainability.
• Local actions have regional, national, and global implications.
Within this document are recommendations to augment existing goals, and metrics,
because how we acquire energy and how efficiently we use resources will determine, if
Moab can achieve transformational change and protect the world-class environment we call
home.
Sustainably yours,
Dr. Rosemarie Russo
Letter from the Sustainability Director
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Acknowledgements
City and County Leadership
Rani Derasary, City Council
Mike Duncan, City Council
Karen Guzman-Newton, City Council
Kalen Jones, City Council
Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, City Council
Mary McGann, Grand County Council
Emily Niehaus, Mayor of Moab
City Staff Contributors
Makeda Barkley, Graphic Design
Didar Charles, Engineering Intern
Lisa Church, Communications & Engagement Manager
Eric Johanson, Assistant City Engineer
Eve Tallman, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Community Representatives
Kristen Ardani, NREL
Andrew Austin, Austin Solar
Kyle Bailey, Water Conservation & Drought Management
Advisory Board
Kate Bowman, Utah Clean Energy
Roslynn Brain-McCann, Utah State University: Moab
Darcey Brown, Grand County League of Women Voters
Zak Bynum, Green to Gold (GtG) Business Partner
Andrea Cook, Educational Consultant
Sam Cunningham, Grand Conservation Board
A special thanks to the nearly 40 staff and community members that provided valuable input, time
and expertise to this Plan as well as additional government and utility representatives that requested
anonymity.
Kara Dohrenwend, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Deb Dull, Rocky Mountain Power Regional Business Manager
John Gould, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Arne Hulquist, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Ruth Linford, The Art of Farm
Eric Lockhart, NREL
Kyle McVey, Educational Consultant
Jeremy Lynch, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Natalie Mims Frick, LBNL
Kyle McVey, Educational Consultant
Joyce McLaren, NREL
Moab Area Watershed Partnership
Clay Monroe, wattsmart Business Program Manager
Rachel Nelson, Utah State University
Denver Perkins, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Orion Rogers, SE Utah District Health Department
David Sakrison, Former Moab Mayor
Howard Trenholme, Green to Gold Business Partner
Crystal White, Dark Sky Committee
Sarah Wright, UCE
SE Utah 500 Women Scientists
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• Green to Gold Partner Award
• League of American Bicyclists: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
• Blue Sky Community Challenge
• Blue Sky Legacy Award Recipient
• Blue Sky Renewable Energy Project Funding Awardee
• U.S. EPA Green Power Partner
• Wattsmart Community: $30,000 free consulting
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: $50,000 grant
• National Geographic’s Aspen Institute Environmental Scholar
Award: Sustainability Director, Dr. Rosemarie Russo
• The Rural Water Association of Utah: Water Reclamation Plant
Manager Greg Fosse named Water Plant Operator of the Year
Awards
The City of Moab and staff have received numerous sustainability-related awards:
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Background
The City of Moab has always been influenced by, and is determined to sustain, natural
resources. Exemplifying the City’s long history of environmental stewardship, the City gained
recognition by the EPA as the first Green Power Community. Likewise, as a longtime supporter of
renewable energy, the City of Moab has a co-beneficial partnership with Rocky Mountain Power
beginning with its participation in Blue Sky in 2002. Through its Blue Sky participation, the Moab
community has been awarded over $430,000 in Blue Sky renewable energy funding for seven local
renewable energy projects. See Table 1: Renewable Blue Sky Projects.
With this as a backdrop, the City
recognizes the need to continue to lead in
promoting energy efficiency and renewable
energy community-wide and regionally.
To this end, the City believes in not only
setting goals to reduce energy use and
increase support for and use of non-
renewable fuels, but also to take immediate
and impactful action today to make
progress on its aspirational goals identified
in 2020 Vision: A Sustainable Moab Plan
and in support of the Global Covenant of
Mayors, signed in 2017.
In addition to aspirational energy goals,
the City set ambitious greenhouse gas
reduction goals through resolutions and
outlined in the General Plan. However, over
the past decade the City has not:
• Determined its baseline natural resource use, so percent reductions are meaningless for the
select numerical goals that have been established;
• Set numerical goals for the vast majority of goals specified in the General Plan;
• Determine priority and comprehensive goals;
• Implemented or tracked strategies based on a triple bottom line analysis or life cycle
assessment; nor set aside an adequate budget to implement strategies.
Beginning in 2017, focus have been centered on two main goals: energy and water. In 2017, the General
Plan was evaluated and an energy baseline was determined to evaluate progress against the energy
goals. We selected 2016 as the baseline year to be consistent with two other local municipalities (i.e.,
Park City and Salt Lake City) in order to collaborate on a regional basis.
In order to assess progress toward the overarching carbon goal, an inventory of carbon, electricity,
water, natural gas, fuel, and recycling, travel (i.e., car, plane) and solid waste usage for both the
municipal government and community is in progress. The 2019-2029 Sustainability Plan delineates
immediate, short-term and long-term strategies for the reduction and mitigation of the organization’s
and communities net carbon emissions. The Plan follows in the footsteps of the initial program
successes by incrementally transforming Moab into an environmentally sustainable community
with the long-term goal of becoming carbon neutral. The Plan lays out strategies to reduce our
environmental impact, save energy, and support health. The Plan documents long-term goals
accompanied by interim benchmarks that measure progress, and provides a list of strategic actions
that can be implemented by individuals to help make progress on the organization’s sustainability
goals that will address the top goals. Appendix B documents a series of short, medium and long-
term strategies. In addition to working towards established sustainability goals, the Plan delineates 10
priority areas that will guide future policy decisions.
Introduction
Table 1. Blue Sky Projects (7) and Self-Funded (4).
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Policy Statement
Moab supports the overarching sustainability principle: “To systematically, creatively, and thoughtfully
utilize environmental, human, and economic resources to meet our present needs and those of future
generations without compromising the ecosystems on which we depend.”
Vision
Moab will create a culture of sustainability through engagement, education, collaboration, and
innovation to inspire and guide the community and tourists.
Mission
Leading responsibly through triple bottom line stewardship.
Strategies & Actions by Focus Area
The Intergovernmental PAnel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that global emissions need to
be reduced by 40-70% by 2050 and carbon neutrality by the end of the century. Scientific consensus
sets an 8% reduction as key. (Hansen, 2016)
Our Plan is divided into ten focus areas. Each
area section includes a goal, an introduction
to its relevance, and accomplishments to date,
benchmarks and the strategies and actions that will
get us there. Each broad strategy is driven forward
by specific priority actions that focus on mitigation,
adaptation, or both. As details and funding becomes
available, more specific quantitative goals and
milestones will be created, driving the pace of
strategy implementation.
The Plan narrative lays out the “what and the why”;
Appendix A: “Take It Personally” addresses the
personal actions steps, Appendix B: Implementation
Grid addresses the “how” including the timeframe
of priority actions and which City departments
and community stakeholders are responsible for
accomplishing them and Appendix C: Gantt Chart
outlines the “when” over a ten year period knowing
that some activities will be ongoing.
Nationally and internationally many municipal
governments are adopting goals based on revised
scientific findings related to climate change. There
is scientific consensus that a global atmospheric
concentration of less than 350 parts per million
(ppm) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) is
necessary to avoid dangerous anthropogenic
interference with the climate and to limit global
temperature increase to less than 1.5°C. Increasingly,
climate scientists have determined that the concentration may need to be 350 ppm or less.
Data suggest that in order to reach these necessary global concentrations, goals need to be
adjusted to decrease emissions by 80 to 95% below 1990 levels by 2050. Governments have begun
to adopt these targets as long-term goals. The European Union (EU) has committed to reduce its
emissions by 20% below 1990 levels by 2020. The EU has an ultimate goal of reducing its carbon
emissions by 80 to 95% below 1990 levels by 2050. Some local (and national) governments are using
this goal as an interim step to achieving long term neutrality.
The City has been examining and evaluating emerging best practices and strategies to reduce
local carbon emissions. Given the new reduction goals and generated capacity being adopted and
achieved by other jurisdictions such as Austin, the organization and community will have to set aside
additional resources and staff to achieve the aspirational goals already set for carbon neutrality. Austin
and Aspen have achieved a 100% renewable energy goal for municipal operations. Denmark set a goal
to reduce carbon emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2020, with associated goals of 30% renewable
energy-consumption and gross energy savings of 4% (relative to 2005).
Table 2. City of Moab Timeline
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In a recent U.S. mayoral survey about energy and carbon reduction strategies, the top five areas
identified included LED energy efficient lighting, low-energy buildings, solar electricity generation,
energy efficient pumps and appliances, and hybrid vehicles. The emphasis on low-energy buildings
and solar generation supports the revised energy goals.
Moab can build upon its success while recognizing the numerical reductions have not been
remotely achieved and certain areas have not been addressed at all.
Public Engagement
The public provided valuable input that helped shaped the plan through three half-day charrettes in
2017, and numerous one-on-one meetings in 2019 with the Water Conservation and Drought Advisory
Board, Grand Conservation District Board, Grand County Solid Waste Special Service District Board #1,
Grand County League of Women Voters forums, web feedback and newspaper articles.
Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Emission Modeling & Target-Setting
Moab as a signatory to the Mayor’s Global Covenant will be utilizing specified EPA and International
Council Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI) protocols. A separate quality assurance document
is being drafted with methodologies, assumptions and emission factors. There is some degree
of uncertainty in any inventory due to incomplete data or translating sector based activities into
emissions. Additional data gathering and using a consumption based vs sector based inventory will be
necessary.
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Goal #1: Sustainability, Adaptation and
Mitigation
Reduction of community greenhouse gases
by at least 80% by 2040, including a reduction
of at least 50% by 2032; and ultimately
achieving carbon neutrality for the municipal
organization. This reduction will be relative to
a 2016 community emissions baseline, including
emissions from energy use and transportation.
Goal # 2: Energy: Electricity & Renewable Energy
• Transition to 100% for community electricity
by 2030.
•Transition to 100% for municipal government
operations by 2027 including at least 50%
municipal renewable energy by 2024 from the
2016 baseline with at least 10% provided by onsite
distributive energy.
• Reduction of electricity demand by 20% by
2032 in City buildings.
• Achieve a 20% Btu/sq. reduction in all City
facilities from 2016 baseline levels.
Goal #3 — Water
• Reduce water consumption by 20 percent
per capita and 20 percent of outdoor usage of
culinary water from the 2016 baseline by 2032.
• Protect quality of surface and groundwater to
maintain sole source aquifer designation.
Goal #4 — Waste Diversion & Recycling
Reduce trash by 20 percent per capita and
increase diversion rate for community by 20
percent by 2032. Increase participation in City
curbside recycling by 20% and decrease waste
for residents and commercial customers by 2032;
decrease construction debris and waste by 50%
by 2024 and increase composting by 20% by
2024.
The 2017 Moab City General Plan promotes
using the most cost-effective and environmentally
sustainable systems for the disposal, composting,
reusing and recycling of resources.
The recycling strategies are to encourage waste
reduction. The EPA prioritizes recycling practices
according to the following hierarchy: 1. Reduce
waste at the source. 2. Reuse and repurpose
materials. 3. Recycle.
Goal # 5— Fuel/Transportation
Ensure all community members and tourists
have access to multimodal means of commuter
travel, to reduce single–occupancy vehicles and
support public adoption of electric vehicles by
10% by 2032. Reduce traditional fuel use by 20
percent and total vehicle miles travel (VMT) for
community by 20 percent by 2032.
Reduce traditional fuel use by the City’s
vehicle fleet by 20% by 2032 and reach a 1.5
average vehicle ridership (AVR) by 2032 for city
employees.
Goal #6 — Education, Outreach & Legislative
Indicatives
Increase sustainable practices throughout the
community, the state, and nation. Triple bottom-
line analysis (i.e., environmental, economic
and social) will be available to all levels of the
community—students in grades K-12, college
level, and the general public—as well as internal
customers (staff). Support sustainable policies at
the state and federal level.
Goal #7 — Purchasing & Funding
• Foster a culture of sustainability in the
organization and community and advance
goals through various funding mechanisms (i.e.,
Innovation Fund, grants).
• Purchasing decisions shall evaluate products
and services that have a reduced impact while
maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Goal #8— Biodiversity & Forest Canopy
Achieve a 10% forest canopy density; a 70
native vegetation cover and soil stability on select
City property and promote carbon sequestration
by restoring and preserving biological soil crusts.
Goal #9 — Health, Well-Being & Social Equity
Ensure that Moab is an inclusive community,
where physical and mental health and social
wellbeing are accessible to all.
Goal #10 – Food
Promote long-term agricultural stewardship and
access to healthy local food.
Goals The following new and revised goals are recommended. Goals in
italics are new or revised goals.
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Relevance
• Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) includes heat-
trapping gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.
As fossil fuel usage has increased over the last 200
years, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere
has increased at a quicker rate than natural systems
can absorb. Trapped CO2 gradually increase the
amount of heat in the atmosphere, causing a slow,
gradual rise in temperatures.
• The City can provide regional leadership to reduce
CO2e in a manner that supports clean tech jobs
and reduces the City’s annual energy costs. For
example: The City is now able to validate what
areas of operation generate the most carbon
emissions. Not surprisingly, carbon emissions
and energy costs are directly related — meaning
reduced CO2e emissions result in a corresponding
decrease in energy costs.
• Because of the uncertainty involved in setting and
meeting goals decades out, staff set interim target
of 2% annual reductions in addition to long-term
goals.
Benchmarks
2016: Municipal carbon emissions: XXX MT CO2e
2016: Community carbon emissions: 420,863 MT CO2e
Accomplishments
• The City benchmarked its greenhouse gas
emissions and related costs from electrical
generation. The City is beginning to quantify
municipal and community carbon emissions from
additional sources and plans to include that data in
the first Progress Report.
• The City of Moab will be calculating all of its
carbon emissions inventories using International
Council Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
and EPA’s protocols. This methodology will allow
greater efficiency in conducting the annual carbon
inventory and the implementation of more quality
assurance and control measures. Information is
being gathered to provide detailed descriptions of
methods, emission factors, and data sources.
• Updated City’s Sustainability website page
and created an external website portal that
can be utilized as
an inspirational and
educational resource.
The site includes
periodic progress
reports, management,
successes, tips, and
resources.
• Developed municipal
carbon performance
measures for community
dashboard.
• The city launched a
massive energy lighting retrofit to reduce emissions
in August 2018, and 82 businesses participated
including the municipal government. Participants
reduced 324,854 kWh and 230 metric tons of
carbon emissions. Businesses will collectively save
$25,988 annually.
Short-term Plans
• Identify and implement at least three priority
projects for each sustainability goal annually.
• Approve budget fund offers to help reach the
sustainability goals over a 3-year period.
• Completion of at least three building or grounds
audits (water, energy, or solid waste), if funding is
awarded.
• Monitor the NCRES site for drought conditions and
adjust water storage capacity from conservation
efforts and to maintain water pressure for wildfires.
Goal #1
Sustainability,
Adaption &
Mitigation
Reduction of community greenhouse gases by
at least 80% by 2040, including a reduction of
at least 50% by 2032; and ultimately achieving
carbon neutrality for the municipal organization.
Goal
Figure 1. Percentage of Emissions by Source
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Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Identify and assess one department per year to
determine baseline levels and strategies to meet the
carbon commitment. Energy conservation practices,
adoption of new technology, and investments in
renewable energy sources will be implemented.
• Evaluate the feasibility of developing high-level
estimates of the carbon impacts of future projects and
policies. If feasible, this would enable the carbon impact
to be considered as part of the evaluation criteria for
City Council.
• Set aspiration date for the organization to reach carbon
neutrality.
Relevance
• Electricity consumption is a primary source of
carbon emissions. Preliminary community results
indicate electricity accounts for 20% of carbon
emissions. Electricity costs are a significant driver
for conservation. In 2017, the City government
consumed 324,854 kWh of electricity at a cost of
$338,988 for its buildings. Additional costs were
the Wastewater Reclamation Plant ($30,330),
water pumps ($42,534), traffic and street lights
($82,758) and parks ($15,732). By reducing energy,
the organization can save thousands of dollars.
Percentages are as follows in Figure 3.
• In addition to reducing energy, using cleaner energy
is key to creating a healthy community. Given that
Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) energy mix is over
55% from coal, it is critical that the City investigate
cleaner energy sources. See Figure 5 for trends in
renewable energy adoption.
• Lowering utility costs
through conservation
and efficiency reduces
environmental impact
and frees funding for
municipal services
like police protection.
The cheapest way to
achieve lower utility
costs is through
conservation (e.g.,
turning off lights)
and investments in
efficiency (e.g., retrofit lighting). The City can also
become a leader in energy efficiency by piloting
new technologies and educating the community
about the process.
• Energy consumption is a mix of electricity and natural
gas. Electrical use in the community and municipal
government has been steadily increasing. In 2008
the City set a 20% reduction goal but electrical
consumption has increased by 34%. As outlined
Goal
Transition to 100% for its community electricity
by 2030. Transition to 100% for the municipal
government operations by 2027, including at least
50% municipal renewable energy by 2024 from the
2016 baseline with at least 10% provided by onsite
distributive energy.
Reduction of electricity demand by 20% by 2032.
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Water Reclamation
Solar
Streetlights
Parks/Recreation
Annual Municipal Electricity Costs
Yearly Cost
Figure 2. Municipal Electricity Costs
Percentage of Municipal Electricity Costs
Buildings Water Water Reclamation Solar Streetlights Parks/Recreation
Figure 3. Percentage of Municipal Electricity Costs
Figure 4. Rocky Mountain Power’s Current & Future Energy Source for Electricity
Goal #2
Energy:
Electricity &
Renewables
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Baseline Community Electricity Use (123.5 GWh)
Figure 7. 2016 Baseline Community Electricity Use (123.5 GWh)
Figure 5. Renewable Energy Trends
in the Community Energy Plan, the community
energy use for our baseline year is 123.5 GWh with
businesses using 67%. See Figure 6.
• Electricity use has been increasing from both the
residential and business sector. The usage has
increased slightly more from the business sector.
See Figure 7.
• Emissions from energy have been increasing as
well. The City is investigating different suppliers for
natural gas and may heat the new Public Works
building with a mix of natural gas and solar. The
energy emissions from different suppliers vary
depending on which uses a higher percentage of
coal as a fuel source.
Benchmarks
2016 Municipal Annual kWh usage 232,915
2016 Subscriber Solar Renewable kWh usage 190,800
2016: Community annual GWh usage: 123.5
2016: Renewable GWh usage: 1.52
Accomplishments
• The municipal and communities renewable energy
use has been increasing by both residents and
businesses. However, the percentages remain well
below the adopted goals. Renewable energy use
is a combination of net metering and subscription
adoption through the Blue Sky and Solar Subscriber
Programs. Net metering is rooftop and ground
mount systems that residents or businesses have on
their properties. Figure 9 explains the net metering
process.
• Subscriber programs include customers paying a
premium to have a percenatage of their electricity
use provided by a large scale array owned by Rocky
Mountain which
may be situated
in a different
community.
• In August 2017,
the City hired
a Sustainability
Director to reduce
utility costs, in
conjunction with
the Public Works
Director.
• Retrofits and lighting upgrades were conducted
at several facilities and will be expanded by staff
each year, contingent on funding. In 2018, lighting
upgrades saved $9,601 at the Aquatic Center.
2016 Electricity Use
Figure 6. 2016 Electricity Use
Figure 9. Net Metering Process
Figure 8. Net Metering
Non-Residential
47%
Residential
53%
Net Metering kWh Generation
(1.52 GWh)
Non-residential
47%
Residential
53%
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Retrofits will continue for a number of years, saving
the City additional funds.
• Beginning in 2019, the City will work with the
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and
RMP to convert street and traffic lights to LED
(light emitting diode) bulbs. Lights will be dark
sky compliant. The LED bulbs are up to 90% more
energy efficient and last much longer, resulting in
substantial annual savings. Today, several traffic and
pedestrian signals are equipped with LED bulbs.
• The City has followed the principles of Leadership
In Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for
the remodel of City Hall. LEED is a voluntary green
building certification program that requires energy
and water efficiency and sustainable materials and
construction practices.
• Through a partnership with ENERGY STAR, staff has
begun to measure and track energy performance of
select City facilities.
• In 2019, building air barrier leakage and envelope
testing will be performed at City Hall in support of
planned comprehensive recommissioning.
Short-term Plans
• The City will partner with the Solar Energy
Innovation Network to identify and address
technical issues associated with high solar market
penetration, coaching institutional and technical
challenges, and focus implement the strategies,
actionable steps, and pilot programs identified in
the Plan.
• The City is working to increase the percentage of
businesses that subscribe to solar as well as the
amount of renewable energy used per businesses.
Again, the percentage of renewable subscriptions
is 3% well below the goals adopted by Council. See
Figure 10: Blue Sky Energy.
• In addition to efficiency improvements, the City’s
footprint can be reduced by switching to renewable
energy sources such as solar electricity. While solar
is more expensive than traditional fuel sources
today, purchase power agreements and solar
collective buys will bring those costs down. In
addition, solar power provides a hedge against the
rise of future energy costs and is a sustainable way
to produce electricity. Budget offers will need to be
developed.
• Review and revise codes that impede solar
adoption fee waivers.
• Engage one developer to participate in Rocky
Mountain Power’s New Homes Program by the end
of 2019.
• Increase energy efficiency in new and remodel
construction.
• Retrofit outdoor lighting in restrooms and pavilions
at the majority of the City’s parks.
• Increase communication and accountability
regarding computer power settings.
• Conduct energy efficiency and dark sky lighting
retrofits at City buildings and throughout the
community.
• All new City buildings or remodels over 5,000 sq
feet will be built to LEED Gold standards.
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Efficient allocation of public dollars while leveraging
incentives to develop a cost effective renewable
energy program.
• Increase in on-site renewable portfolio with
geothermal, photovoltaic, solar storage.
• All City facilities will achieve a 20% kBtu sq. ft./year
reduction by 2024 based on the 2016 baseline by
2024. This will be accomplished using the following
tools:
• Conservation through education:
1. Improved management of operational
practices;
2. New policies for the purchase of electrical
equipment;
3. Energy audits for existing buildings;
4. Installation of new efficient technologies in
buildings, plants, and infrastructure.
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Figure 10. Blue Sky Energy
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Relevance
• Water is Spanish Valley comes from various
sources and providers. Water is classified as
either groundwater (i.e., springs/wells) or
surface water (i.e., ditches, streams, rivers).
It can be used for irrigation or drinking
(i.e., culinary water) and depending on your
location is provided by either the City or
Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency.
• Generally, over 50% of potable water
commercially and residentially is used
for irrigation, making irrigation efficiency
one of the easiest ways to reduce potable
water consumption. The City uses water
for maintaining parks, street medians, and
operating City facilities.
• Using native, drought-tolerant landscaping
represents one way to decrease the demand
for landscape irrigation and address climate
change adaptation strategies.
Benchmarks
2016 : 61,386,500 gallons (1884 AF)
Indoor: 42,356,685 gallons (1300 AF)
Outdoor: 19,029,815 gallons (580 AF)
Accomplishments
• City staff has been working with businesses
partners through the Green to Gold Program
to reduce water use by industrial and
commercial customers. Partners can earn
different badges and be recognized for their
efforts.
• Staff calculated current City water use by
sector (i.e., residents, apartments, motels,
condos, trailers, institutional, commerical) to
determine outreach strategies. See Table 3.
• Staff and the Water Conservation & Drought
Advisory Board calculated estimated water
rights and uses by providers:
Groundwater Rights:
Moab City: 9,664 AF
GWSSA: 3,940 AF
SJSVSSD: 500 AF
Estimated private
well water rights
currently being
used: 400 AF
Surface Water Rights:
GCWCD & MIC
@ Sheley Tunnel:
2,500 AF
MIC Lower
Diversions: 1,783 AF
Total amount of GW currently considered
appropriated:
Water rights (14,931 total) + surface flow
rights (4,283) = 19,214 AF
Groundwater Use:
Moab City: 12,283 AF
GWSSA: 830 AF
SJSVSSD: 0
Private wells: 400
GCWCD & MIC at Shelley Tunnel: 2,500
AF
MIC Lower Diversions: 1,783
• Estimated total amount of groundwater being
used currently: 17,796 AF. See Appendix J for
additional information.
• Hosted a Water Conservation Forum with
regional partners and League of Women
Voters regarding water supply, irrigation,
and the ongoing Division of Water Rights
adjudication process.
• Hosted a series of water conservation
seminars for contractors, developers,
property managers and residents.
• Passed a resolution requesting state to limit
new water right appropriations.
• Hosted a Water Challenge for kids and adults.
Goal
Reduce of per-household, per-business and City-
owned facilities’ water use by 20 percent by the year
2032. Protect quality of surface and groundwater to
maintain sole source aquifer designation.
Goal #3
Water
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• Prepared a Quick Water Reference Guide for
public use.
• Provided comments to Forest Service on
Manti La Sal Forest Management Plan.
• Submitted grant to state to revitalize Old City
Park pond.
• Distributed over 50 aerators to homeowners
and GtG Business Partners.
• In 2000, Governor Leavitt set a statewide
goal for Utahns to reduce their per capita use
for municpal and industrial (M&I) purposes by
25% by 2050. With a good public response
to public education and water reduction
becoming more urgent, Governor Herbert
reset the goal to 25% by 2025 which is 1%
annually (24 AF). In 2016, the City billed for
1884 AF which is a 22% reduction.
Short-term Plans:
• Prioritize and implement strategies outlined
in the 2016 Water Conservation Plan including
build-out, conservation campaigns, carrying
capacity and data verification.
• Provide training because commercial
customers represent about 40 percent of
annual water demand. The Water badge aims
to achieve high water efficiency that provides
additional measures of reliability to the water
supply system to ensure high quality service
to customers in case of drought, climate
change and unforeseen shortages.
• Examine current zoning, leases and property
mangement to ensure protection of the
fractured Glen Canyon conveyance from
Mill Creek to Skakel Spring and other high-
risk areas (McConkie: Old City Park and
Sommerville Springs #2, #3 at Moab Golf
Course)—overlay zones and IPM.
• The City will also address lowering indoor
water use.
• Encourage residents to apply for FREE
Water-Efficiency Kits from Rocky Mountain
Power.
• Review Water Treatment Plant bid specs,
Sewer and Storm water Management
and Downtown Plan in regards to water
efficiencies.
• Advance and support engagement in the
areas of storm water management, water
harvesting, water rights, greywater, and
integrated green infrastructure.
• Assist businesses through the GtG Program to
adopt water conservation practices.
• Disseminate information to general public
from Hydrogeologic and Environmental
System Analysis Report of Moab City’s
springs and wells.
Long-term & Ongoing Plans:
• Ecourage staff to pass Well Building exam
and incorporate the water principles into
planning recommendations for permit
applicants.
• Provide guidance around management of
Moab’s water rights and ensure we have
sufficient rights and production capacity for
current and future residents of Moab.
• Advise City Council and staff on water
management priorities and strategies to
inform municipal planning for storm water
and other infrastructure developments.
• Participate in the Groundwater Management
Plan process being conducted by the Division
of Water Rights, including consideration
of closing the aquifer and consideration of
recharge rate.
• Research use of micro-hydro power turbines
as a mechanism to defray electrical costs.
Table 3. Water Users by Source
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Relevance
• Making staff and public knowledgeable about their
habits relating to solid waste and how to reduce
waste is a powerful tool for achieving waste reduction
and diversion goals, reducing carbon emissions, and
extending landfill life.
• The City generates three streams of waste: the
material that is deposited by the public in waste
containers at parks, natural areas, and recreational
facilities (including illegally dumped items); industrial
byproducts from activities such as street sweeping,
storm water detention pond clean-outs, and repair/
maintenance of water and sewer pipes; and discarded
“office” types of material from administrative buildings,
shops, warehouses, and utility plants. Systems for
collection and management vary, as does the potential
for capturing materials from each of these waste
streams to be reused, recycled, or composted.
Benchmarks
2016: Landfill — 20,276 tons
2016: Recycled — 1,441 tons
2016: Yard/Organics — 1,651 tons
Accomplishments:
• A cross-departmental group was convened to develop
top priority strategies and actions to reduce the waste
stream and issue a new Trash & Recycling Franchise
Agreement.
• An RFP was issued,
contractor selected and
contract signed for waste
hauling and recycling.
• Met with various
stakeholders, industry
groups and industry
experts to develop new
contract and fair rates.
• Passed ban to discourage use
of single-use bags.
• Piloted composting with green cones at Old City Park.
• Implemented variable rate pricing for trash and
recycling collection.
• Posted information to website about recycling and
trash rates and schedule.
Short-term Plans
• Continue to educate businesses and residents
about new rates, pick-up schedule and expanded
commodity list.
• Amend
ordinances
to address
residential
recycling and
construction
debris.
• Investigate bike
courier for food
waste collection.
• Post educational
materials and/
or signs on
or around
the recycling
receptacles to
serve as a point of
reference.
• Plan and design projects to reduce the volume of
municipal waste self-hauled to landfill.
• Increase composting and use of green cones
throughout the community.
• Increase communication to public and staff about
what can be recycled.
• Publicize mulch resource at Public Works Shop to
public.
Goal
Reduce trash by 20 percent per capita and increase
diversion rate for community by 20 percent by
2032. Increase participation in City curbside
recycling by 20% and decrease waste for residents
and commercial customers by 2032; decrease
construction debris and waste by 50% by 2024 and
increase composting by 20% by 2024.
Goal #4
Waste
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Relevance
• Fostering alternative transportation options has multiple
benefits such as lowering emissions, cutting fuel
expenditures, extending vehicle life, reducing reliance
on foreign oil, and creating U.S. jobs by alternative fleet
manufacturing.
• Reductions in traditional fuel use reflect multiple
strategies such as use of more alternative fuels,
increased fuel efficiency of fleet vehicles, and reduction
of miles traveled.
Benchmarks
2016: Ground Transportation - 229,058,000 miles
2016: Airline – 293,266 miles
2016: Total Fuel Use Municipal Government – Not calculated
Accomplishments
• City and County employees have participated in Bike-
to-Work Day(s).
• An “Anti-idling” Policy has been adopted and
communicated through a
poster campaign.
• Purchased new software
to establish fuel usage by
fleet operations that will
provide the current scope
of fuel consumption. This
software program will allow
staff to maintain and update
vehicle data for the City’s fleet,
including vehicle information
(make, model, year, and acquisition date).
• Installed bike racks and a bike repair station at Swanny
Park.
• Installed 10 electric vehicle charging stations at no cost
to taxpayers.
Short-term Plans
• Develop and incorporate the following information:
sustainable driving tips, anti-idling, seasonal driving
tips, and vehicle use policies and procedures across the
organization.
• Add bike trails, corrals, shade structures and u-lock bike
racks throughout the community.
• Map and promote bike trail connectivity. Distinguish
non-motorized trails.
• Support shuttle services and alternative transportation
such as Moab Hopper, KZMU Ride- Share, restaurant
shuttle, pedi-cab services.
• Replace parking areas in downtown with at least three
corrals.
Goal
Ensure all community members and tourists have
access to multimodal means of commuter travel ,
to reduce single–occupancy vehicles and support
public adoption of electric vehicles by 10% by 2032.
Reduce traditional fuel use by 20 percent and total
VMT for community by 20 percent by 2032. Reduce
traditional fuel use by the City’s vehicle fleet by 20%
by 2032 and reach a 1.5 average vehicle ridership
(AVR) by 2032 for city employees.
Goal #5
Active
Transportation
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Start work now to create a compost facility in
partnership with SWSSD and County.
• Calculate and communicate waste reduction benefits
to the organization and community, such as cost
savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• Persistently work to divert problematic materials
(organic debris, excavated soils, drywall, carpet, etc.)
from landfill disposal.
• Support and strengthen internal recycling programs
that optimize employees’ knowledge and participation.
• Actively create more recycling options and publicizing
the information throughout the organization.
• Continue to “right-size” trash service, including
reduced number of trash container pick-ups and use
of smaller trash bins, whenever possible.
• Incorporate wise resource use (plan for durability,
reuse, recycle-ability) in long term planning and
purchasing decisions.
• Establish a standard that provides incentives for
adopting voluntary green building elements in new
construction and renovation projects.
• Attract credible manufacturers that make products
from recycled materials. Increase the types of
materials that can be accepted in curbside recycling
program.
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• The 2017 Moab City General Plan models a path
to achieving greenhouse gas targets that includes
accelerated adoption of fuel efficient, electric
vehicles and active transportation.
• The transportation sector accounts for
approximately 23 percent of the community’s
greenhouse gas emissions. The primary way to
reduce these emissions is through reduction in
vehicle miles traveled and accelerated adoption
of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. The Green
to Gold (GtG) Transportation badge includes
activities, tools and resources that support these
goals.
• Install bike boxes, “Share the Road” signage and
increased bike striping throughout the community.
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Develop and incorporate the following information:
sustainable driving tips, anti-idling, seasonal driving
tips, and vehicle use policies and procedures across
the organization.
• Install bike racks at all City facilities.
• Implement the following priorities for the City
vehicle purchases: alternative–fueled vehicles;
downsize from original request; and add hybrids.
• An Eco-Driving Initiative is being planned using
community-based social marketing to change
behavior of City employee drivers. The program
goal is to improve fuel economy.
• Explore Bike Share and Scooter Share Programs
(Lime).
• Increase Walkability Score.
Relevance
• Education is critical to the success of any initiative,
especially if the initiative requires a change in
behavior. Efforts in 2018 focused on helping
businesses understand the cost and environmental
ramifications of wasting resources.
• Outreach centered on adoption of energy efficiency
and renewable power throughout the community.
• A number of water conservation seminars were
hosted although technology difficulties and resources
continue to be a challenge. Staff is using Community
Based Social Marketing
(CBSM) to calibrate
messaging (see Appendix
G for more information on
CBSM).
• As employees are
educated about the merits
of a sustainable Moab,
additional initiatives can be
identified for employees to make an impact within
their respective divisions. An effective feedback loop
will continue to generate incremental improvements
over time and involve new staff in the process.
Benchmarks
2016: No trainings or challenges
Accomplishments
• Led a Beacon Afterschool Program holiday giving
project. Students traded incandescent bulbs from
their homes for LED lights. They decorated the old
Goal
Triple bottom line analysis (i.e., environmental,
economic and social) will be available to all levels
of the community—students in grades K-12 and
university, the general public—as well as internal
customers (staff).
Goal #6
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bulbs as Christmas ornaments, then wrapped them in
beautiful little bags with an automatic LED night light,
or non-toxic natural air freshener for the participants.
• Conducted ten engagement challenges in 2018.
Cumulative savings were $98,831, 43 MT CO2e
reductions, 47 gallons of fuel, 188,705 gallons of
water, and 851,768 kWh electricity.
• The City hosted numerous energy efficiency and
water conservation training classes seminars and
assessments to explain how to reduce energy
and water consumption for GtG businesses and
identify incentives available for improvements to air
conditioners, insulation and HVAC systems.
• Enroll 22 partners (i.e., non-profits, faith-based,
educational institutions, HOAs, businesses) in the
City’s GtG Sustainable Business Program.
• City maintains a Sustainability website. The site
includes, but is not limited to: Sustainable Purchasing
Guidelines, recycling guidelines, challenges, current
articles, PowerPoint presentations, and rebate
information.
• Through involvement in the Solar Innovation
Network, Moab Area Watershed Planning, Grand
Conservation Board, Moab Sustainable Tourism
Taskforce and Castle RC & D Board, staff has
partnered with other communities to address natural
and environmental resource issues.
Short-term Plans
• Provide public outreach through the GtG Program,
targeted presentations, and workshops to audiences
such as, USU, Homeowner Associations (HOAs), and
religious organizations to promote lasting behavior
change within targeted communities.
• Implement bi-monthly challenges.
• Encourage staff participation in community initiatives
such as Bike to Work Days, wattSmart and increased
recycling to identify individual benefits relative to the
desired default behavior.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration within and
outside organization through volunteer projects and
additional training.
• Coordinate with Utah Clean Cities and DOE to
promote EV adoption and Clean Air Challenges.
• Recognize the important role that families play in
creating an environment in which learning is both
valued and encouraged.
• Host brown bags on energy efficiency, WELL
Building standards, green infrastructure, Living
Building Challenge, blue roofs, and Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Involve a demographically balanced group of citizens
in decision-making processes that directly impact
their community.
• Increase visibility and engage key leaders to help
justify financial support for sustainability programs
and staffing.
• Encourage managers to add a sustainability goal tied
to the performance management system.
Green to Gold Partner — EV Charger
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Relevance
• Establishing a secure source of funding is imperative
to advancing sustainability. The municipality needs to
develop a mechanism (i.e., project or scholarship) to
seed efficiencies, encourage innovation, and leverage
savings into more efficiencies.
• Innovative projects support and enhance the City’s
application of sustainable thinking and decision-
making.
• Like an effective green building program, the City’s
purchasing strategy can drive change in the broader
marketplace through its purchasing power. The
City purchases large quantities of cleaning supplies,
paper products and computers. Ensuring that these
important products meet sustainable criteria sends
signals to the marketplace that sustainable product
demand exists. As the City reduces the number of
products purchased and promotes greater recycling
participation costs will be reduced and other
organizations can adopt best practices based on the
City’s experiences.
• Sustainable procurement is needed to avoid pitfalls
such as choosing energy-intensive vending machines
or hazardous cleaning supplies, when better choices
are readily available.
• Researching Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
(EPP) will allow multiple agencies to buy products at
a lower cost. Current and potential funding sources
include:
1. City General Fund
2. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
3. Stormwater Utility revenues
4. Water Utility revenues
5. C-PACE Loans
6. Rocky Mountain Power grants
7. Federal and state grants
8. Revolving loan funds
9. Newly identified funding sources
10. Visitor’s Sustainability Travel Off-Set Fund
Benchmarks
2016: Limited funding
Accomplishments
• Staff secured funding
through private donors
and Rocky Mountain
Power to purchase and
distribute LED bulbs that
conserve energy saving
money and reducing air
pollution.
• Amber lights that are dark
sky compliant are also being distributed to reduce
the health effects recently discovered by leading
medical professionals throughout the country. Light
is one of the main drivers of the circadian system
affecting hormone levels and the sleep-wake cycle.
• Staff have distributed sink and shower aerators,
moisture gauges, dryer balls and tank bags to
GtG partners and residents at the numerous water
conservation and finance seminars.
• Staff has identified recycling containers to increase
diversion.
• Identify and implement innovative improvements to
City’s physical plant and operational procedures that
are not otherwise funded. Create a specific line item
in budget for sustainability.
• Implement sustainable purchasing practices
throughout the City organization and establish a 2%
increase in office and industrial sustainable purchases
annually starting in 2019.
Short-term Plans
• Develop an Innovation Fund for high return on
investment (ROI) projects through Energy at Risk &
Innovation Calculator.
• In conjunction with other agencies and businesses
increase environmentally preferable purchases.
• Increase consciousness of sustainability practices by
including sustainability in vendor contracts.
• Identify, rank, and fund sustainability projects.
• Create visibility for the sustainability program in the
City by documenting existing practices and their
cost-saving implications. Engage the community in
sustainability and identifying strategic partnerships to
provide necessary visible support for sustainability.
• Evaluate ways to increase financial incentives for
departments to implement sustainability initiatives
Goal
Decisions shall evaluate products and services
that have a reduced impact on human health
and the environment where practical, while
maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Goal #7
Funding &
Purchasing
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“The need for wilderness and the refuge it offers
to Americans will only increase with the passage
of time.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
Relevance
• Forest canopies aid in carbon dioxide absorption;
shade and reduced air conditioning needs; increased
property values; stormwater absorption; traffic
calming along streets and pedestrian buffers from
vehicles; and habitat for wildlife.
• Support maintaining a natural species cover to
promote and restore biodiversity and conserve water.
Benchmarks
2016: Percentage of tree canopy on City property
2016: Percentage of native species on City Property
Accomplishments
• Dark Sky Initiatives: Contacted hardware stores about
bulbs carried and outdoor lighting fixtures; created a
Night Sky Friendly handout for business owners, and
contacted the producer of Skyglow movie regarding a
screening.
Short-term Plans
• Identify and plant drought-
tolerant native trees on
select City property and
update City tree list with
native and drought lens.
• Launch community campaign
to remove invasive species
including ravenna grass,
arundo, tamarisk, Russian
olive and tree of heaven.
• Retrofit outdoor lighting to comply with Dark Sky
requirements: Install amber colored (3000 Kelvin
correlated color temperature (CCT) and below)
exterior lighting.
• Increase the number of fruit trees on select City
property and new developments.
• Use natural and organic practices to control weeds,
pests, and add nutrients to soil on City-owned
property to the greatest extent possible.
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Create linear parks along streets and in empty
lots to create pockets of new native vegetation to
enhance floodplains and reduce heat island effect.
• Pilot use of arundo for carbon sequestration
through annual cropping to control spread and
harvest the biomass outside of riparian areas.
• Park Planning and Park Maintenance will work
together on park designs to maximize “no mow
areas” while providing a park that meets the needs
of the community.
Goal
Achieve a 10% forest canopy density; a 70 native
vegetation cover and soli stability on select City
property and promote carbon sequestration by
restoring and preserving biological soil crusts.
Goal #8
Biodiversity
and receive financial savings.
• Research and develop grant proposals for innovative
sustainability initiatives.
• Explore Revolving Loan Fund for Sustainability.
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Support best management practices, including
asset management and environmental management
systems.
• Focus on equipment upgrades to save energy
in major building repairs, roofing, and capital
improvement projects.
• Explore aggregate purchasing.
• Establish funding to help low-income residents invest
in rooftop solar/energy efficiency.
• Draft Climate Economy Strategic Plan.
• Develop a fund that:
1. Becomes self-sustaining in a relatively short
time period.
2. Motivates facility managers to implement
energy efficiency projects.
3. Saves facilities operating dollars, translating to
saved tax dollars.
4. Decreases energy resources used by the City.
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Relevance
• The municipal government can set an example
regarding wellness and safety and influence
policies while providing exceptional services
to motivate residents toward healthy lifestyle
choices and, ultimately, healthier and more
productive lives.
Benchmarks
2016: Percentage of children on free/reduced
lunch: 48%
2016: Municipal Recordable Accident Frequency
(RAF) and Days Away, Restricted,
or Transferred (DART) rates: Unavailable
2016: Percentage of resident spending more than
30% of income on housing: Unavailable
Accomplishments
• City purchased land for a planned affordable
housing development on Walnut Lane.
• City passed a resolution to assess a fee on
permits to fund affordable housing units.
• Council issued a moratorium on construction
of overnight accommodations for six months.
Short-term Plans
• Increase
affordable housing
opportunities.
• Incorporate a
program fostering
a culture of health,
safety and equity.
• Increase the number
of City employees
that participate in the
Wellness Program from 72% to 100% by 2027.
• Lower accident frequency and severity.
• Decrease the number of children on free and
reduced lunch.
• Increase number of community gardens.
• Decrease income gap.
• Amend burn days to reduce open burning
during inversions.
• Promote the use of less toxic chemicals
throughout the community (Tier 3 pesticides,
LCC: Red list, Cradle to Cradle).
• Using precautionary principle - pass ordinance
banning glyphosate (i.e., endocrine disruptor)
and neonicotinoids (which kill bees) near any
sole source drinking water aquifers.
• Continue campaign to reduce idling of motor
vehicles through citations and education.
• Promote businesses that pay a livable wage to
employees (i.e. more than $14.00/hr).
• Increase the local food and school/hospital
connections (classes, internships).
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Promote the use of less-polluting heat
sources through public information efforts.
Goal
Ensure that Moab is an inclusive community,
where physical and mental health and social
well-being are accessible to all.
Goal #9
Health,
Well-being &
Equality
• Host Dark Sky Conservation event at Moab
Information Center.
• Host Shield making activity at the MARC.
• Host streetside astronomy events through
Neighborhood Campaign.
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Relevance
• Most of the food we eat comes from sources
hundreds or thousands of miles away. In most
communities, less than 3% of food consumption
is locally grown and locally produced. Sustainable,
local, and organic food production and distribution
strategies have enjoyed broadened community
support in recent years. Nationally, the U.S. organic
industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in
the nation. Studies have shown that small farms
reinvest more money into local food economies by
purchasing feed, seed, and other materials from local
businesses.
• Focused development of our local food network is
a potential economic catalyst with many social and
environmental benefits. The essence of this nascent
movement is shifting from a globalized, industrialized
food system in which we all are dependent on distant
and unreliable suppliers
for our basic food needs,
to a resilient and self-
reliant locally-based food
supply system where
communities are able
to provision their own
essential food needs by
relying on bio-intensive
production methods
that restore soil, rekindle
connection with the land,
and rebuild community.
• Certain foods , such as meats, are more carbon
intensive to produce than dairy and grains and
therefore contribute the largest proportion of food
related emissions.
Benchmarks
2016: Percentage of lbs of food produced and processed:
Unavailable
Accomplishments
• Supported Local Farmers brochure.
• Hosted Local Food Challenge to promote restaurants
using local produce, meat and dairy products.
• Encouraged residents and business owners to plant
gardens with at least three flowering plants in bloom
during spring, summer and fall, including perennial
and/or annual plant.
Short-term Plans
• Support local farmers and ranchers and value-
added products produced in the community.
• Sponsor the local farmers market re-establishment.
• 10% of food purchased by staff for City functions
will be grown within 150 miles or prepared by a
local business, beginning in 2019.
Goal
Promote long-term agricultural stewardship and
access to healthy local food.
Goal #10
Local Food
• Cooperate with the State of Utah in air
quality monitoring efforts and explore
possibility of setting up an EPA AIR Now
air quality monitoring station.
• Support actions that facilitate Arches and
Canyonlands National Parks retaining Class
I air status.
Moonflower Gulch Petroglyph Panel.
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• Recognized residents and businesses that planted
pollinator gardens through the Bee Inspired Garden
(BIG) signs after application review and site audit.
• Encourage community members to install a native
bee box, bat box, or similar home for pollinators.
• Increase the number of CSA sign-ups, workshare
options, mobile farm stands, community gardens,
Local Food brochures delivered and food workshops.
• Increase the amount of food produced and
processed locally.
• Support food accessibility operations (delivery,
refrigeration, commercial kitchens).
• Promote the connection between local farmers, and
ranchers with restaurants, hotels, and tour companies.
• Map and harvest produce from existing fruit trees.
• Encourage use of conservation easements for
preserving agricultural land.
• Monitor soil health and restore nutrients.
Long-term and Ongoing Plans
• Support farmers and ranchers with organic and
other certifications.
• Source independently and locally owned
catering.
• Increase the connection between local food
being donated to various meal programs.
• Allow Moab Community Gardens to use select
City properties for community gardening spaces.
Innovation Corner
Sustainability requires systems thinking and innovation. In 2018, the city launched a Green to Gold
Business Program. Green to Gold is a free, voluntary program that offers solutions to help Moab
businesses and non-profits reduce environmental impact, save money, and gain recognition for their
achievements in energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and alternative transportation.
Below are a few examples of Green to Gold Business Partners and City departments that are leading by
example.
Case Study: Neighborhood-level Leadership
The Portal Vista Homeowners’ Association collaborated with the City in its efforts to publish its first
Community Energy Plan. Maggie Corson led the efforts, focusing on reducing both energy and water
use among HOA members. Maggie distributed the adult and kid versions of a Water Challenge and
distributed rebate information for reducing energy use and saving money.
Case Study: Red Rock Bakery
Howard Trenholme, CEO of Red Rock Bakery, was an early participant in the GtG Program. Howard
installed solar panels last spring. Trenholm is committed to helping other businesses as well as
educating his staff and customers about the benefits of solar energy.
Case Study: Moab Arts and Recreation Center
The Moab Art Center demonstrated its stewardship in conjunction with Terrasophia by installing a rain
capture system that is used to water the new drought-tolerant native species planted during a recent
remodel.
Vegetables harvested from the Moab Community Gardens.
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Innovation Corner, cont.
Wastewater Reclamation Plant built in 2018.
Case Study: Adventure Inn
Adventure Inn is 100% solar-powered with a 72.8 kW system (226 Hanwa Q-cell solar modules) that
produces 104,120 kWh of power annually. The clean energy powers the hotel’s rooms and electric
vehicle charging stations installed by the city. The system will reduce 135,981 pounds of GHG emissions
each year—the equivalent of planting 1,735 trees. In addition to the environmental benefits, the system
has the potential to save the hotel more than $270,000.
Case Study: Wastewater Reclamation Plant
The new wastewater reclamation facility has a total hydraulic capacity of 1.75 million gallons per month
and can process significantly more effluent using far less water. The plant, built in 2018, has reduced
city water use from 2 million gallons
a month to 25,000 a month, resulting
in financial savings and conserving a
valuable resource. The plant has installed
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) to
lower equipment use so that during
slow periods the blowers run at a lower
speed, saving money on use and demand
charges (an additional charge if you use
energy from 3-8pm). The pump sizes
were carefully selected to reduce energy
use. Oversized pumps can increase
pumping costs by 15-25% (Easton
Consultants, 1995). The site participated
in the community wide lighting
assessment campaign last August.
Solar panels have been installed on the
administration building to add energy
efficiency to the offices. The City will also
install a larger array of solar panels to
help offset a portion of the plant’s energy
use.
Case Study: KZMU Public Radio
KZMU hosted an amazing up-cycle workshop with experts from Santa Fe. Plastic bottles were
compacted into construction bricks and made into a bench. KZMU is also experimenting with
biocrust revegetation.
Case Study: Red Moon Lodge
Red Moon Lodge took recycling to the next level by investing in metal gallon-sized water containers
to lend to their guests for day trips eliminating the need for single-use plastic water bottles.
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This Sustainability Plan is as an important step to ensure the City of Moab’s sustainable and vibrant future.
Select sections focus on actions that the municipal government and its employees can take in order to make the
City a leader in sustainable practices.
The Plan is essential to highlight early successes and identify areas that need additional focus to ensure we
accomplish the short term and long term goals. The Plan identifies the recommended revised and new goals
and associated benchmarks for the areas that we have data. There are areas that need additional data input and
analysis. One such area is our resiliency planning. The City must be prepared for disturbances such as, drought,
wildfires, extreme rain events, electricity outages, as well as urban heat island effect. In addition to building upon
our successes, integration of climate strategies into master plans needs to be addressed especially in planning and
budgetary decisions. A preliminary review of existing plans, programs, studies and ordinances has been conducted.
See Appendix L.
Climate change is already affecting Moab and the
surrounding region, and its impacts are projected to
become much more severe in the coming decades. To
minimize harmful impacts and play our part in curbing
global carbon pollution, Moab needs to take bold steps
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency.
This plan lays out a foundation to reduce our emissions
and improve our resilience to future impacts of climate
change on Moab’s environment, infrastructure, and
people. The immediate initiatives for 2019 are outlined in
Table 5.
The impacts of climate change will have tangible
effects on public health and quality of life for residents
and visitors. Climate models project that Moab will
experience:
• A decrease in winter snowpack;
• Summer water scarcity as temperatures increase;
• More days of extreme heat each year;
• An increase in temperature on the hottest
days of the year;
• Additional rainfall during heavy storms; and
• More frequent and severe droughts, heat waves,
and wildfires.
In addition to the direct dangers of wildfires, flooding,
and extreme weather events made worse by climate
change, secondary effects of more extreme temperatures,
snowpack declines, and wildfire smoke are significant.
• Sensitive and exposed populations like the very
young, elderly, those with respiratory illness,
and outdoor workers will be at risk from wildfire
smoke and heat-related illnesses.
• Plants and wildlife will need to adapt to shifting or
diminishing habitats.
• Seasonal and climate-dependent industries such
as agriculture, outdoor recreation, and tourism will
be threatened under changing conditions.
The urban heat island effect can have serious impacts
on public health and quality of life, including causing
Conclusion
Table 4: 2019 Strategic Initiatives
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heat-related fatalities among elderly or otherwise vulnerable people. The City can reduce this effect by increasing
the tree canopy cover in targeted areas that do not currently have adequate shade or air conditioning, as well as
promoting and educating citizens about the benefits of shading with trees and building features.
• Offer Incentives for cooling strategies such as cool roofs/pavements and expanded tree canopies.
Early successes
• 82 Local businesses performed lighting retrofits, exceeding the initial targets.
• The City is in the process of implementing a more robust and convenient recycling program.
• The City’s bike-share program kicked off in the fall of 2018 and has stations at 90% of City facilities.
• The City installed bike racks and a bike repair station at Swanny City Park.
Barriers
• There is no accountability across the organization regarding sustainability (i.e., purchases, hiring, and performance).
As such, the Sustainability Director can only encourage managers to adopt new practices. Several departments
have expressed an interest in conserving resources, but do not have adequate funding or staff time to implement
changes.
• Better load management is critical if the community is to reach its energy goals.
• Enhance sustainability competencies through training.
• Focus on equipment upgrades and rebates to save energy in major building repairs, roofing, and capital
improvement projects.
Recommendations & Opportunities
• Offer bi-annual education and training for staff and the public.
• The wattSmart Technical Team and NREL Advisory Team are examining the costs associated with the new
potential energy goals and their contribution to our carbon reduction goal.
• Increase sustainability staff and resources to enter and verify data.
• Minimize obstacles to affordable housing—reducing parking lot requirements, reducing connection and impact
fees, piloting compostable toilet systems, requiring solar, greywater and EV ready wiring and infrastructure for
buildings over 5,000 square feet.
• Establish the revolving energy fund; this allows funds to be used for City energy efficiency upgrades. The savings
from those upgrades are used to pay off the initial investment and re-allocate savings to additional energy
efficiency improvements in other City-owned buildings.
• Add additional bike trails, corrals and U-lock bike racks throughout the community.
• Developing an Environmentally Preferential Purchasing (EPP) policy—each department must conserve and utilize
existing materials and consistently choose more sustainable new products. This information can be shared with
GtG partners and businesses throughout the community.
• Track all street trees planted and removed.
• Expand the current production of renewable energy.
Key Indicators and Strategies (2016 - 2019)
Moab is in the process of entering and verifying data for key indicators. Changes in key indicators between baseline
and subsequent years:
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• Total CO2e emissions — XX% increase
• Scope 1 (direct carbon emissions) — fleets: XX increase and natural gas: XXX % increase
• Scope 2 (energy indirect emissions) — XX% increase
• Scope 3 emissions (gases from waste and recyclables to the landfill and air travel) — XX% increase
• Per sq. ft. CO2e emissions —XX% increase
• Per employee — XX% increase
• Per vehicle emissions — XX% increase
• Percent of electricity generated by clean, renewable energy on-site -- % increase
• Change in tons of waste sent to the landfill — % increase
• Waste diversion — increased from XX% in to XX% in (including office and industrial materials).
Game Changing Projects
The City of Moab is committed to operating in a manner that lowers its ecological impacts while strengthening its
economic and societal leadership — the triple bottom bine (TBL). The following projects and challenges had the most
significant environmental and/or economic returns. These types of projects result in long-term, fiscally sustainable
progress and should be replicated and scaled-up throughout the community. These include load shedding and
management; outdoor lighting; retrofits (i.e., high pressure sodium and LEDs); indoor lights (i.e., LEDs and T-5s); and
various challenges (i.e., energy and water). The outreach campaigns and the numerous employee and community
challenges required relatively low investments. See Table 5.
Leading By Example
The City organization intends to set an example of sustainability
stewardship in managing our operations and being good stewards of
taxpayers funds. A few such examples are highlighted below:
• Kudos to Terry Lewis, Patrick Ball, Liz Holland and Patrick Trim for
efficiency gains.
• Moab Arts & Recreation Center installed water retention pollinator landscaping.
• The Parks & Recreation Department conducted a lighting audit of the Sun Court and the Moonstone Gallery in
order to reduce energy costs. Lifetime materials and maintenance savings are estimated to be $59,840. The City
used Rocky Mountain Power wattSmart Incentives to defray costs.
• The Moab Recreation & Aquatic Center underwent a lighting assessment that yielded estimated savings of
$96,000. Continue to “Lead By Example” through participation in Blue Sky Programming (Figure 12).
Next Steps
These types of projects have assisted us in surpassing the municipal governments renewable electricity 2020 goals.
• Communicate to staff, residents and tourists
actionable items to reduce our impact outlined
in Appendix A: Actionable Items and Appendix
F.
• Review and implement at least one project
identified in Appendix B: Grid and Appendix E:
Co-Benefit Analysis annually to systematically
address conservation and budget for projects
identified in Appendix C: Timeline Gantt Chart
and Bikers Sustainability Plan.
• Build upon the projects and processes identified
in the Community Energy Plan through the
GtG Program and a residential Neighborhood
Campaign including additional Blue Sky
applications. See Figures below.
• Continue to verify data used for the preliminary
Community Baseline Inventory Appendix D
and prepare Municipal Baseline Inventory.
Figure 12. wattSmart Savings Equivalents
Table 5: Challenge Savings
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Bikers, Rafters & Climbers: Guide to Sustainability Options
Options rated A - E (Excellent to Failing) comparing sustainability options
to popular mountain biking, rafting and climbing routes. City Council should
select and fund at least six projects and/or ordinance amendments annually.
Option A: Captain Ahab, Cataract Canyon, Free Soloing El Capitan (Yosemite, CA)
– Steep, Fast Option
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Bikers, Rafters & Climbers: Guide to Sustainability Options
Option B: The Whole Enchilada, Westwater in the Terrible Teens, The Diamond
(Longs Peak, CO) – Good Ascent
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Bikers, Rafters & Climbers: Guide to Sustainability Options
Option C: Bar M Loop, The Upper San Juan, Kor-Ingalls, Castleton (Moab) - Steady
Progress
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Bikers, Rafters & Climbers: Guide to Sustainability Options
Option D: Rusty Spur, The Moab Daily, Flatirons (Boulder, CO) – Moderate Progress
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Bikers, Rafters & Climbers: Guide to Sustainability Options
Option E: Bike Path, Ruby-Horse Thief, Wall Street – Low/No Progress
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Appendix A: Actionable Items - Take It Personally
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Appendix B: Implementation Grid
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Appendix E: Co-Benefits and Triple Bottom Line Analysis
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Appendix F: Residential and Commercial Efficiency
*Please see disclaimer on page 80.
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Community-based social based marketing (CBSM) is a strategy for promoting pro-environmental behavior
based on research from environmental psychologists, conservation psychologists, and social-based marketing
professionals mainly focuses on the physical context of campaigns such as the color or placements of recycling
bins, while conservation psychologists are interested exclusively in pro-environmental outcomes. Community-
based social marketing involves systematic efforts to promote positive change within a community through
simultaneous barrier reduction and benefit enhancement. The Sustainability Director used CBSM research to
evaluate outreach and education campaigns and staff professional development found low adoption rates
for behaviors such as installing micro generation, using more efficient vehicles, avoiding unnecessary flights,
and using the car for shorter trips. Again, easy behavior, which was more readily implemented, included
increasing recycling, buying efficient products, wasting less food, and installing insulation. Given those findings,
a campaign to discount insulation or Energy Star and Water Sense appliances is strategic. A “waste less” food
campaign has not been implemented yet at the City and could be developed. In addition to individual behavior
research, group behavior holds promise for improving municipal outreach programs.
Another key finding of community-based social marketing is that one-to-one communications with members
of the target audience is important (Haldeman & Turner, 2009). Again, the approach taken by the Green to
Gold Program meets those parameters, but direct mail or website information may not. Efforts to increase GtG
and networking should receive increased funding and less emphasis placed on programs such as bill inserts or
website development.
Findings indicate it may be beneficial to evaluate the budgets for our most and least changeable campaigns,
and adjust funding accordingly (i.e. direct funds to conservation and technology adoption because they
require greater efforts to achieve change). A future strategy may be to focus on the difficult areas (i.e.
technology adoption). TBL return on investment analyses needs to be refined to evaluate benefits of existing
programs, marketing campaigns, reporting efforts and projects.
Research on the effectiveness of competitions has shown the behavior changes are short-lived with the
exception of groups or individuals that have won or received prizes or discounted items because of a
competition. To capitalize on the competition and new technology research, a top ten technology devices
should be developed and communicated to staff and community members. Select devices should be included
piloted and awarded as part of the 2019 Sustainability Challenges.
Studies have shown that outreach campaigns need to be tailored for different types of audiences. For
example, with motivated individuals, prompts and feedback are effective. To capitalize on that research, Moab
Happenings articles were developed after each City challenge to report on cumulative financial, social and
environmental savings. For the community programs such as the planned neighborhood campaigns that have
high participation in energy conservation, (i.e., home audits), acknowledgement and instructions on next steps
are important.
The social-based marketing research shows that a key to changing behavior is identifying barriers and
benefits of targeted behavior. A leading benefit is a person’s belief about the positive outcomes associated
with a behavior such as saving money, protecting the environment or receiving recognition. The strategy
used by Green to Gold is consistent with the benefits analysis. New challenges were implemented with staff
and select GtG partners to educate participants about the multiple benefits of select behavior. In addition to
economic and environmental benefits, social benefits were quantified as well to appeal to the largest base of
participants.
In the area of barriers, research shows making the pro-environmental behavior the default can lead to
larger changes (Werner, Brown, Gallimore, 2010). Based on these findings, the janitorial contract should be
rewritten so custodians are no longer responsible for waste. Instead, they will collect recycling at individual
workstations to discourage excess waste production. Bags should not be replaced if clean. Research indicates
that individuals ae more likely to engage in select behavior if it is part of a social norm, such as the New Year’s
Resolution pledge sheets or the City’s prescribed challenged (Bamber & Moser, 2007). Last year, challenge
participation among some partners gained momentum each month. A spotlight was published on the website
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acknowledging departments, businesses and individuals that exhibited sustainable leadership. These types
of announcements cover the social norming strategies that have been recommended. Messagin in Stall News
(i.e., bathroom signs). This technique aligns with the research that shows prompts have the most success for
repetitive behaviors when they are places in close proximity to target behavior and when they emphasize the
correct behavior (i.e., “Please turn off your computer” or “Starve your trash” (Werner, Rhodes, and Partain,
1998))
On the opposite end of the spectrum, lottery-type incentives have the highest results especially for individuals
or groups that are not motivated. A lottery type challenge is planned for the businesses and departments
with low and zero diversion rates. Using incentives within programs can be a powerful tool to change
one-time behavior such as solar installations (PV or solar thermal). The City staff challenges have utilized
incentives. It is time to scale up these incentive programs at the community level. A practical approach to
utilizing the research on motivated audiences could be to provide prompts and feedback to departments and
neighborhooods that have high diversion rates. For the City, building diversion data will be entered so that
comparisons can be calculated. Preliminary analysis for last year indicates some buildings such as Public Works
were not recycling at all.
Another approach that is not commonly used throughout the organization is cognitive dissonance tools that
involve using small behaviors first to instill a favorable attitude toward an issue such as energy efficiency (i.e.,
providing small LED lights). Research shows that a person will engage more pro-environmental behavior so
their cognition is consistent.
Challenges or pledges have been shown in a number of studies to be the most successful following a
commitment, especially if made public. (McKenzie, Mohr, 2011). A good example of this is where photos were
taken of participan nts after they signed a pledge. The photos were posted on the website to establish a social
norm.
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The City generates three streams of trash: the material that is deposited by the public in trash containers at parks,
natural areas, and recreational facilities (including illegally dumped items); industrial byproducts from activities such
as street sweeping, storm water detention pond cleanouts, and repair/ maintenance of water and sewer pipes; and,
discarded “office” types of material from administrative buildings, shops, warehouses, and utility plants. Systems for
collection and management vary, as does the potential for capturing materials from each of these waste streams to
be reused, recycled, or composted.
Data streamlining and analysis in 2020 is proposed that will render strong baseline metrics to reflect, as accurately as
possible, the general amount (by weight) of discarded material that falls under the City’s control, seasonal variability
and better understanding of other influences that cause fluctuations in the recycling and waste streams.
Public Area Trash: Steadily reduce the amount by 5% per year of trash collected in public access facilities (parks,
recreational sites, natural areas, right-of-ways) using either weight or volumetric measurements as
appropriate, by applying Triple Bottom Line analyses.
• Policy: Offer greater opportunities to recycle in public access areas.
• Policy: Discourage illegal dumping on City property.
Office Waste: Reduce the amount of trash generated by municipal workplaces and offices by 10% per year, by
weight.
Special Wastes: Achieve minimum 10% per year reduction in each of the industrial byproducts generated by City
operations using either weight or volumetric measurements, as appropriate.
• Policy: Apply life cycle analyses to establish best reuse applications.
• Policy: Apply source reduction as a priority approach.
• Policy: Invest in infrastructure when feasible, to process waste materials into new products.
• Policy: Refine data and ensure it is collected—and used—in a timely manner.
• Policy: Establish a 2020 baseline for waste generation.
Special Materials Recycling
• Start work now to create compost facility for City operations.
• Divert organic-rich debris (e.g., from Parks maintenance, detention pond maintenance) into compost.
• Compost will be readily put to use by Parks Maintenance, Golf Course, and others.
• Increase involvement with ditch companies to divert limbs and materials from ditch cleanout work.
• Coordinate timing and process to collect materials
• Encourage use of goats or sheep to provide low-waste weed management services in storm water detention
areas and other appropriate properties.
• Continue and Improve Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs for Employees.
• Increase communication to employees about what can be recycled.
• Post new, icon-based recycling guidelines throughout City facilities.
• Submit regular articles on timely recycling items, e.g., election sign recycling.
• Encourage use of “waste stations” with attached sign frames that consistently include:
– Updated signage about what can/can’t be recycled.
– Both a trash can and a recycling can to avoid risks of “contamination” and physically connect bins to each
other when possible, to prevent “straying.”
• Increase employee knowledge and participation.
• Emphasize the importance of keeping contaminants out of the recycling stream.
–Reduce residuals (contamination) in the recycling stream to 10% or less.
• Ensure each employee’s work site has a recycling bin provided.
• Launch a “Starve Your Trash” campaign.
–Distribute more of the small “saddle” bins to employees’ individual work sites.
• Explore options to earn well day points for waste reduction activities.
• Hold small parties for work groups to celebrate success.
• Highlight success stories.
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• Provide “Road Show” opportunities for City work group staff meetings.
• Develop model/step-wise decision process (life- cycle analyses) for making purchases. For instance, use of
carpet tiles instead of wall- to-wall carpet.
• Evaluate end-of-life management options for acquisitions.
• Link reports from database with Recycling pages on website, and urge employees to become familiar with
summaries and comparisons of waste diversion, by building, over time.
– Consider creating competitions/challenges between buildings.
• Continue to “right-size” trash service from vendor. Reduce frequency of collection services and downsize
trash bins whenever possible.
• Emphasize subscribing to smaller levels of service for regular use, get extra pickups as needed.
• Promote approach of “thinking seasonally” or on events-based need for trash service.
• Educate employees about level-of-service change options/ease of shifting as often as necessary.
• Site and Situation-Specific Recycling and Waste Reduction.
• Pinpoint opportunities to provide additional, convenient recycling containers.
• Field crews’ areas where trucks are returned at end of work day.
• Other, general building applications.
• Use special bins or poly-carts when durability is important and make sure they are clearly “signed.”
• Aim for near-zero waste in new building construction.
• Invite Sustainability Team to share input at design stage on building materials to be used.
• Enhance design specifications for contractors to follow for reuse and recycling.
• Anticipate long term disposal/expansion needs of buildings before they are even built.
• Invite sustainability team to tour deconstruction sites before project starts to identify trash/ recycling/reuse
opportunities.
• Establish policies and procedures to help employees make waste disposal decisions.
• Develop series of questions/decision matrix to support when decisions are made, e.g., whether to landfill
certain materials, or alternatively, to pay extra to have discards recycled.
• Add requirement for sports registrations and ball-field reservations that teams correctly use recycling bins.
• Apply long-term planning to tree species selection for new plantings to consider:
• Amount of wood waste / mulch generated over time due to tree growth and disease.
– Anticipate potential to use wood mulch in biomass digester(s) as a way to recover energy.
– Carpentry uses for trees at end-of-life.
• Cross-pollinate with green purchasing policies that are under development to require better design
specifications (more recycled content, better durability, etc.) for City acquisitions.
• Encourage consolidated contracting; benefits of fewer contracts include greater efficiency and savings.
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Biologically Sequestered Carbon
Carbon that resides in a carbon pool. For example,
through photosynthesis, plants convert carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere into plant material. The
carbon becomes part of the plant and is trapped
within it.
Biogenic Fuels
Biogenic fuels are produced from biological
resources such as plants and other organics (vs.
“fossil” fuels) and include biodiesel, ethanol and
landfill gas.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
A colorless, odorless greenhouse gas. It is produced
naturally when dead animals or plants decay, and it
is used by plants during photosynthesis. People are
adding carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, mostly
by burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural
gas. This extra carbon dioxide is the main cause of
climate change.
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e)
A unit of measurement that can be used to compare
the emissions of various greenhouse gases based
on how long they stay in the atmosphere and how
much heat they can trap. For example, over a period
of 100 years, 1 pound of methane will trap as much
heat as 21 pounds of carbon dioxide. Thus, 1 pound
of methane is equal to 21 pounds of carbon dioxide
equivalents.
Carbon Footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases that are
emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person,
family, building, organization, or company. A person’s
carbon footprint includes greenhouse gas emissions
from fuel that he or she burns directly, such as by
heating a home or riding in a car. It also includes
greenhouse gases that come from producing the
goods or services that the person uses, including
emissions from power plants that make electricity,
factories that make products, and landfills where
trash is sent.
Carbon Offsets
A carbon offset is a certificate representing the
reduction of one metric ton (2,205 lbs.) of carbon
dioxide emissions, the principal cause of climate
change. Although complex in practice, carbon
offsets are fairly simple in theory.
Climate Neutral
A facility or organization can be said to be climate
neutral if it has no net climate impact resulting from
carbon or other greenhouse gases. This can be
best achieved through a hierarchy of actions that
include aggressive reduction of energy consumption,
followed by conversion to low- or no-impact energy
sources, and finally through carbon offsets.
CSA
A process that allows residents to work or pay for
produce from a local farm prior to the season. The
income allows farmers to purchase seeds and tools
to grow their operations. During the season the
members receive in-season produce.
DART
Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) is a
measure used by many employers to measure the
severity of injuries in the workplace.
Demand Side Management (DSM)
Modification of consumer demand to decrease
energy consumption, especially during peak hours or
to shift time of energy use to off-peak periods, such
as nighttime and weekends.
Efficient Lighting
LED (light-emitting diodes) are the most efficient
lighting. One LED will last as long as 42 incandescent
bulbs. The second most efficient bulbs are compact
fluorescent lighting (CFL). These light bulbs are
the same as the big fluorescent tubing that we see
in many commercial buildings; however they have
been reduced in size in order to fit into normal and
typical light fixtures. They use only about 25% of the
electricity that a typical light bulb uses.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Including a plug/s in a garage makes a home more
suitable for the future and the present as electric
vehicles become more common. Level 1 can be
used with a simple 120 volt household outlet and
is used with a charging cable. It may take up to 8
hours to fully charge a car. A Level 2 charges a car
in approximately four hours and requires a 240-volt
outlet
Embodied Energy
Some building products are indigenous to an area,
meaning that they, for example, are harvested on
the site, such as rock or wood, and have almost
no additional energy costs in fuels, manufacturing
or building, to get them to and on the building.
Embodied energy is the energy used by the
individual building material from acquisition of the
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natural resource to manufacturing and production,
to product transportation and delivery. For example,
pine beetle kill is readily available in Colorado.
Energy Baseline
Historical data (usually a full calendar year) of
a community’s energy consumption, including
electricity, renewable energy, and other sources of
power.
Energy Star Appliances
Dishwashers, laundry machines, dryers, etc. should
all be Energy Star certified. If trying to conserve
remember to replace the most energy-intensive
appliances first—dryer (39%), refrigerator (25%), TV
and gaming (10%) and washers (4%).
Geothermal
Geothermal Energy is acquired by pumping a glycol
fluid through a closed loop system in and out of each
well to the heat pumps. Building temperatures are
heated or cooled from the adjusted temperature,
thus using less energy to regulate indoor
temperature.
Greenhouse gas (GHG)
Gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits
radiant energy within the thermal infrared range
(primary GHGs include water vapor, carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone). GHG emissions,
or any of the atmospheric gases that contribute
to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared
radiation produced by solar warming of the Earth’s
surface, are associated with affecting climate
change.
High R – Values
The R stands for resistance (resistance to heat loss).
When used in referring to insulation, the higher the
number means that the wall, roof, or floor is less
likely to allow heat to move between one side and
the other. The insulating ability of material(s) to
prevent the migration of heat from warm to cold is
rated numerically and is expressed as 1/U. The higher
the number means the slower heat loss. That is a
good thing.
HVAC
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Is a broad-based approach to reduce pest
populations and reduce risks to human health and
the environement. For example, the USGS has
used tamarisk beetles to control Saltcedar invasive
species along the Colorado River.
LCC
Living Community Challenge (LCC) is comprised of
seven performance areas (i.e., petals): Place, Water,
Energy, Health and Happiness, Materials, Equity,
Beauty and Spirit that can be applied in master plans
and building.
LED
Light-emitting diode.
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a
green building rating system used globally, providing
a framework to create healthy, highly efficient,
and cost-saving green buildings and promoting
sustainability achievement.
Low U-Factor
U-factors often fall between .15 and 1.20. Lower
U-factors indicate a window’s increased capacity to
keep heat inside of a building. U-factors consider
conductance, emissivity, and effect of convection
around the window.
Low-VOC Paints (or No-VOC Paint)
VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. These
paints do not contain them because VOCs outgas
and affect indoor air quality.
kW
Kilowatt (1,000 watts); a unit of electric power.
kWh (kilowatt-hour)
A unit of electric consumption.
MTCO2e
Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e):
measure used to compare the emissions from
different GHGs based on their global warming
potential (GWP). The carbon dioxide equivalent for a
gas is derived by multiplying the tons of the gas by
its associated GWP.
MW
Megawatt (1 million watts); a unit of electric power.
Photovoltaic
(PV or Solar Cells) Light is converted to electricity in
DC voltage stored in a battery array, directly used in
the house, or sold back to the utility company. These
systems can be either off the grid, meaning that
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they are not hooked up to a company that supplies
electricity, or grid tied, where the electricity can be
sold back to the utility.
RAF
Recordable Accident Frequency is the number of
injuries on a worksite.
Social Equity
Creating a “level playing field” or equality of
opportunity.
Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar hot water systems use light energy from the
sun to heat water for homes.
Solar Thermal Heating System
This system works similarly to domestic hot water
with collectors and a storage tank. But here the hot
liquid is sent directly through a hot water baseboard
in each room. A backup system for solar thermal
would be a boiler.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground source heat pumps tap geothermal energy
to control the temperature of homes and water.
Trees
Deciduous trees work well in front of southern-facing
windows. During the winter, their bare branches
minimally reduce southern sun exposure, allowing for
passive solar heating. During the summer, their leafy
branches help keep houses and yards cool.
Xeriscaping
This is the use of native plants and vegetation, which,
in our climate, means drought tolerant. This type of
vegetation needs very little, if any, water to survive.
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Appendix J: Acronyms
AF = Acre Foot or Acre Feet Cfs = cubic feet per second 1 AF = 325,851
gallons
1 cubic foot = ~7.5 gallons
1 cfs/year = 236,000,000 gallons
1 cfs/year = 724 AF
GWSSA: Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency
GW: Groundwater
GCWCD: Grand County Water Conservancy District
LED: Light Emitting Diode
LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
MIC: Moab Irrigation Company
NCRES: Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society
SJSVSSD: San Juan Spanish Valley Special Service District
TNC: The Nature Conservancy
UDWRi: Utah Division of Water Rights
VF: Valley Fill aquifer
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Appendix K: Living Building Challenge, LEED V4, Well Building & Alignment
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Appendix K: Living Building Challenge, LEED V4, Well Building & Alignment
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Appendix K: Living Building Challenge, LEED V4, Well Building & Alignment
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Appendix L: City Document Review
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Appendix L: City Document Review
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MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 25, 2019
The Moab City Council held its regular meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers at
the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center Street.
Pre-Council Workshop:
At 12:20 PM, Mayor Emily Niehaus called a workshop meeting to order to receive a briefing and
to discuss and approve Change Orders for the 100 West Infrastructure Improvements Project. In
attendance were Councilmembers Karen Guzman-Newton, Rani Derasary, Tawny Knuteson-
Boyd, Kalen Jones and Mike Duncan. Also in attendance were City Manager Joel Linares,
Engineer Chuck Williams, Public Works Director Oscar Antillon, Water Superintendent Levi
Jones, Sewer Superintendent Obe Tejada, Engineering Construction Inspector Beachem Bosh
and Recorder Sommar Johnson. One member of the media was present. A video recording of
the workshop is archived at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_QCoaSQDJ0. An audio
recording is archived at: https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. City Engineer Williams
presented an overview of the project.
Change Orders—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve change orders for the 100
West Infrastructure Improvements Project for Nelco Contractors Inc. in the amount of
$191,533.30 and for Bowen Collins and Associates in the amount of $17,908. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones,
Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Motion to Recess and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to recess the meeting.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mayor Niehaus
recessed the meeting at 1:12 PM.
Executive (Closed) Session: Mayor Niehaus reconvened the meeting at 6:02 PM.
Councilmember Derasary moved to enter an Executive Session to discuss the Purchase,
Exchange, or Lease of Real Property, to discuss Reasonably Imminent and/or Pending
Litigation and to discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health
of an Individual or Individuals. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-
Newton and Duncan voting aye. Councilmember Guzman-Newton moved to end the Executive
Session. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus ended the Executive Session at 7:03 PM.
Regular Meeting—Call to Order and Attendance: Mayor Niehaus called the regular
meeting to order at 7:07 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Additional staff in attendance
included City Planner Nora Shepard, City Attorney Chris McAnany, Communication and
Outreach Director Lisa Church and Records Specialist Eve Tallman. Eleven members of the
public and media were present. A video recording of the meeting is archived at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jyak0JuMK4. An audio recording is archived at:
https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html.
Approval of Minutes Councilmember Derasary moved to approve minutes of the May 28 and
June 11, 2019 meetings with corrections. Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the
motion. Councilmember Duncan requested clarification regarding technical difficulties
pertaining to his electronic participation. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers
Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye.
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Mayor and Council Reports: (:03 on audio recording)
Mayor Niehaus reported on several recent and upcoming meetings, including the July 4
celebration and imminent mosquito abatement activity.
Councilmember Derasary thanked first responders for fire response at Arbor Drive and Grand
Oasis. She noted a recent Colorado River Powell Expedition anniversary event she attended.
Councilmember Duncan reported he attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting and noted the
“Do it like a local” campaign. He added he was working on an interpretive memo to Council
regarding the recent report on the water budget and stated he attended a meeting of the Grand
Water and Sewer Services Agency. He concluded with a mention of the Vulnerability,
Consequences, and Adaptation Planning Scenarios (VCAPS) process which the City is helping to
fund.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd mentioned a fire mitigation meeting she attended and noted
free-of-charge dates at the landfill and transfer station for yard waste disposal. She also reported
on Team Rubicon’s creek-bottom cleanups, a meeting of the Museum Board, a barbecue
regarding protection of Bears Ears and a meeting of the Housing Authority at which the Moab
Area Project for Seniors (MAPS) groundbreaking was announced for August 1.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton reported on progress of the Complete Count census
committee and recapped her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding unintended consequences of
tourism. She brought up the July 20 legislative tax task force meeting in Moab. She also
reported that the Arts Council will take over management of art installations at the airport and
City Center and noted the Moab Arts and Recreation Center staff had secured a grant. She
outlined the program of events for the July 4 celebration and concluded with a note that she was
becoming a certified mountain bike instructor so that she could help coach the school teams.
Councilmember Jones reported on improvements at the Solid Waste Special Service District
including road improvements at Klondike Landfill, a new booth and a baler. He noted he had
been working with the auditors on the Solid Waste financials.
Administrative Report: City Manager Linares reported on the interim legislative session,
which he attended with the Mayor and Councilmember Guzman-Newton. He mentioned the
July 20 tax task force meeting would be at noon. He updated Council on progress with speed
limit signs and crosswalks and thanked Councilmember Derasary for her effort. Linares
reported on a water pump failure during two recent fire events and introduced the new Public
Works Director Oscar Antillon. He concluded with an announcement that department heads
would give updates at future meetings.
Citizens To Be Heard: There were no citizens to be heard.
Presentation: Trust Accountability Program (TAP)
Doug Folsom, Loss Prevention Officer of the Utah Local Governments Trust, made a
presentation of the Trust Accountability Program (TAP) Award and noted Moab was one of only
twenty local governments to receive the award for risk management. City Manager Linares
thanked Carmella Galley and Marcy Mason for their work to coordinate the City’s program.
Public Hearing on Amending the Budget: (:41 on audio recording)
Mayor Niehaus opened a public hearing regarding Proposed Resolution #34-2019 Amending
the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget at 7:48 PM. There were no comments. Councilmember
Derasary moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd,
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Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye. Mayor Niehaus closed the public hearing at 7:48 PM.
Old Business:
Amendment of the 2018-2019 Annual Budget—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #34-
2019 Amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Annual Budget. Councilmember Guzman-Newton
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary,
Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Pay Plan Schedule—Approved
Discussion: Council expressed support for a two percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
for staff and an increase for the Planning Commission stipend to $75.00 per meeting. Extensive
discussion ensued regarding executive pay.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance 2019-12 -
Adopting the City of Moab Pay Plan Schedule and Adopting the Exempt and Elected Officials
Salaries for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 with an amendment that pay for Mayor and Council would be
reduced by $2,000.00 per person for the second half of the fiscal year. Councilmember Derasary
seconded the motion. Councilmember Guzman-Newton pointed out this reduction would result
in the Mayor and Council being compensated at a lower level than 2015. The motion passed 4-1
aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye and
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd voting nay.
Land Use and Overnight Accommodations—Update (1:02 on audio recording)
Planner Shepard provided information regarding the pending moratorium on overnight
accommodations. Discussion centered around the C-2 commercial zone, infill areas and a move
away from regulating legal overnight accommodations with business licensure. Council
presented Shepard with direction for Planning Commission topics to consider.
New Business:
Fireworks Ban—Approved
Discussion: City Manager Linares explained the new ordinance would allow legal fireworks in
Swanny Park and at the City ballfields. Councilmember Derasary questioned the change and
Councilmember Guzman-Newton expressed discomfort with fireworks at Swanny Park.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve Ordinance 2019-20 - An
ordinance imposing a temporary ban on the discharge of fireworks within certain areas of the
City of Moab. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. Councilmember Guzman-Newton
proposed a substitute motion that removed Swanny Park from the allowed areas for fireworks.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 aye with Councilmembers
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye and Councilmember Derasary
voting nay.
Bills Against the City of Moab—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve bills for $1,277,506.58.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Derasary moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Duncan seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary,
Jones, Duncan, Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman-Newton voting aye. Mayor Niehaus adjourned the
meeting at 9:18 PM.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
Title: Consideration and possible action on proposed Ordinance 2019-18, an ordinance
amending the Moab Municipal Code to remove Overnight Accommodations as a
permitted use in all zones and adding provisions to allow established overnight
accommodations to continue to be legally used without becoming non-conforming uses
Disposition: Possible approval of Ordinance 2019-18
Staff Presenter: Nora Shepard, AICP, Planning Director
Attachments:
Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance 2019-18 (as of July 2, 2019)
Exhibit 2: Temporary Land Use Ordinance 2019-6
Exhibit 3: Draft Existing Overnight Accommodations Map (to be refined at Planning
Commission meeting of July 3, 2019)
Background/Summary
1. Timeline:
• June of 2018 - the City of Moab hired Landmark Design Inc. (Landmark) to
work on a revised Land Use Plan
• February 12, 2019 - the Moab City Council adopted Ordinance 2019-06
enacting a temporary land use regulation prohibiting the development of new
nightly rental uses for 180 days
• March 2019 - the Scope of Services with Landmark was modified to address
nightly rental and overnight accommodations in Moab and Grand County
• April and May 2019 – Focus Group Meetings
• April 30, 2019 – Public Workshop
• May 1, 2019 – Advisory Council Meeting
• May 7, 2019 – Joint City/County Council Work Session giving direction on
how to proceed
• May 23, 2019 – Joint City Council/Planning Commission Work Session
• June 13, 2019 - Workshop with the Planning Commission
• June 25, 2019 – City Council Update
• June 27, 2019 – Planning Commission Public Hearing
• July 3, 2019 – Planning Commission Special Meeting and potential
recommendation to City Council
• July 9, 2019 – Consideration by City Council
• August 12, 2019 – Temporary Land Use Regulation expires
2. Temporary Land Use Regulation
In February 2019, the City of Moab and Grand County each adopted a Temporary
Land Use Regulation (Moab City Ordinance 2019-06, attached as Exhibit 2)
prohibiting the development of new nightly rentals for 180 days. This action was
deemed necessary due to a recent surge in new nightly rental related development
including, but not limited to, several new hotels planned within the City and County.
The City found that increasing nightly rental development is forcing out other
important land uses to the detriment of balanced community development. Existing
land use requirements and market forces have not facilitated the development of a
balanced mix of business types, residential inventory, and accommodations for
visitors in the downtown core.
In addition, the City Council found that there is a compelling countervailing public
interest to assure that lodging uses are developed in a manner that compliments the
other needs of the City and its residents. This ordinance is necessary to assure that
the City can promptly develop ordinances and policies to achieve those ends.
3. Ordinance Development
Shortly after the Temporary Land Use Regulation was enacted, the City modified the
existing contract with Landmark Design Inc (Landmark) to facilitate public
involvement and to draft an ordinance to create zoning methods to better address
Overnight Accommodations in Moab.
4. Public Input
Landmark and the City and County held numerous focus groups, public workshops
and advisory council meeting to gather community input on Overnight
Accommodations and how to deal with potential new Overnight Accommodation
Projects. Information about these initiatives can be found on the project website:
https://www.moabarealanduse.com/.
5. City and County Council Direction
The City and County Councils met in a joint Workshop on May 7, 2019 and provided
direction to the consultant and staff to move forward with as follows:
• Remove Overnight Accommodations as a permitted use in all zones
• Allow established Overnight Accommodations to be able to continue
• Prepare preliminary standards for the development of new overnight lodging
in these potential overlay districts including mandatory mixed-use, water and
energy efficiency, and size/scale/form-based elements.
6. Proposed Overlays
Landmark has developed draft ordinance provisions to address new Overnight
Accommodations in the City and County. While the draft provides a great framework,
the Planning Commission and City Council is recommending that no overlays be
applied at this time, and that we continue to work on the language to allow new
Overnight Accommodations. In the meantime, new Overnight Accommodations
projects will be removed as a permitted use in all zones.
7. Established Overnight Accommodations
The Planning Commission and City Council recognize the importance of Overnight
Accommodations in Moab and directed staff to develop a mechanism to allow
established Overnight Accommodations to continue as legal uses (not to be
considered non-conforming). After significant discussion, the Planning Commission
favored the idea to put language in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, RC and SAR zones to
allow the established uses. They felt that this would be the most transparent and
simplest way to deal with the situation. Their second choice would be for a new
“Established OA Overlay” that would identify those properties. A map identifying the
established overnight accommodations will be approved in the draft ordinance 2019 -
18.
8. Summary of Proposed Ordinance
The draft proposed ordinance (Ordinance 2019-18) is attached as Exhibit 2. The
proposed ordinance:
• Adds a definition for Overnight Accommodations
• Removes all Overnight Accommodation uses from the list of permitted uses in
the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, RC and SAR zones
• Adds language in each of the zones that allows established Overnight
Accommodations to remain as legal uses
• Adoption of an Established Overnight Accommodations Map
Overnight Accommodations that exist in the residential zones will be considered
legal, nonconforming uses. No new Overnight Accommodations will be allowed at
this time.
9. General Plan Compliance
The City’s General Plan includes the goal of “[p]romot[ing] a vibrant local economy
that supports the unique quality of life and character of Moab” along with the
following policies and action steps:
Policy: Facilitate the growth of local businesses and industries in a context
appropriate to Moab.
Action steps: Develop and enforce land use and design standards for
commercial development; [and] Encourage business development that
complements the existing economy and business offerings.
Policy: Continue to promote Downtown Moab as a primary commercial core of
the community for residents and visitors.
Action steps: Develop a Downtown Plan to define a central business
district and expand and enhance pedestrian, cultural, service (eating, etc.)
and shopping opportunities, manage vehicular through traffic in balance
with other downtown values, improve wayfinding, and parking plan; [and]
Modify zoning code to promote a quantity and distribution of downtown
street-level retail that supports the pedestrian experience, and a balance
between lodging, restaurants, retail, and other business types.
Policy: Identify and explore new economic development opportunities with the
goals of increasing community economic stability, increasing the proportion of
jobs which pay a living wage.
Action step: Explore opportunities to diversify Moab's economy.
FINDING: The proposed code amendments and map are consistent with the Moab
General Plan.
10. Map Amendment Compliance
The Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the following criteria in
reviewing a proposed map amendment:
A. Was the existing zone for the property adopted in error? Response: No
B. Has there been a change of character in the area including, but not limited to:
the installation of public facilities or new utilities; other approved zone changes;
new growth trends; deterioration of existing development; or the need for
development transitions? Response: Yes. The City of Moab has experienced a
surge in new nightly-rental-related development. New hotel and overnight
accommodation developments are planned within the City in the near future. The
City finds that increasing nightly rental development is forcing out other important
land uses to the detriment of balanced community development. Existing land
use requirements and market forces have not facilitated the development of a
balanced mix of business types, residential inventory, and accommodations for
visitors in the downtown core.
C. Is there a need for the proposed zoning within the area or community?
Response: Yes. See above.
D. Is the proposed zoning classification compatible with the surrounding area or
uses; will there be adverse impacts; and/or can any adverse impacts be
mitigated? Response: N/A. No new zones are being proposed at this time.
E. Will benefits be derived by the community or area by granting the proposed
zoning? Response: Yes. See above.
F. Are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope
of development suggested by the proposed zoning classification? If utilities are
not available, can they be reasonably extended? Response: N/A.
G. Does the application conform with the provisions of the Moab General Plan,
the Land Use Code, and applicable agreements with affected governmental
entities? (Ord. 08-03 (part), 2008) Response: Yes. See Section 9 of this staff
report -General Plan Compliance.
11. Text Amendment Compliance
The following criteria will be used to determine the appropriateness of text
amendments:
A. Is the proposed use substantially similar to other authorized uses
permitted within the subject zoning district? Response: N/A. No new uses
are proposed.
B. Is the proposed use a relatively new use type or development concept
that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the City’s General
Plan? Response: N/A/ No new uses are proposed.
C. Is the amendment consistent with the policies and goals of the General
Plan? Response: Yes. See Section 9 of this Staff Report.
D. Will the amendment create significant adverse impacts upon
neighboring properties within or adjacent to the zoning districts which
would be affected by the change? Response: No. The proposed changes
will have a positive impact on neighboring properties.
E. Is it in the public interest to approve the proposed amendment?
Response: Yes.
F. Is the amendment likely to lead to a positive redevelopment of a
specific area or zone? Response: Eventually, Yes. Immediately after the
approval of these text amendments, the City will continue work on
proposed code provisions to allow Overnight Accommodations that better
meet the needs of the Community.
G. Will the amendment provide a variety of options for residents in terms
of economic development, affordable housing, or other benefits?
Response: Yes. These text amendments may encourage new long -term
rental units to be constructed.
H. Is the amendment appropriate considering the existing conditions in
the zoning district, the established relationships between zoning districts,
existing land uses and densities, and the scale of both existing and
proposed development. Response: Yes.
12. Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 27, 2019. The Planning
Commission will meet in a special meeting on July 3, 2017 and may forward a
recommendation to the City Council.
13. City Attorney Review
As of the date of this memo (July 2, 2019), the City Attorney has not provided
comments on the draft ordinance. A revised draft that includes changes from the
Attorney may be considered by the Planning Commission on July 3, 2019.
Action Alternatives:
1. CONTINUANCE. The City Council could discuss the draft ordinance and
continue action on the item until their next meeting, on July 23, 2019, with
specific direction to the Staff for additional information or desired edits.
2. APPROVE ORDINANCE 2019-18, WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFICATIONS. The
City Council could discuss the item and approve Ordinance 2019-18.
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CITY OF MOAB ORDINANCE #2019--018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MOAB MUNICIPAL CODE
REMOVING OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AS A PERMITTED USE AND
ALLOWING ESTABLISHED OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS TO REMAIN
LEGAL USES IN THE C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, RC, AND SAR ZONES; AMENDING
SECTIONS 17.06 DEFINITIONS, 17.20, 17.21, 17.24, 17.27, 17.31, and 17.32
The following findings describe the intent and purpose of this ordinance:
a. The City has enacted Title 17.00, Zoning, of the Moab Municipal Code, which governs
land use and development within the City Limits.
b. From time to time the City undertakes to revise its zoning ordinances to improve the
quality of land development and align the Code with state law and contemporary
planning concepts.
c. The City has experienced rapid growth of Overnight Accommodations as a result of
the growth of tourism in the region. Between 2010 and 2018 visitation to Arches
National Park and Canyonlands National Park increased 60.1% and 58.9%,
respectively, with Arches posting 1,663,557 visits, and Canyonlands posting 739,449
visits in 2018.
d. Overnight Accommodations have displaced long term rental housing in Moab and are
a contributing factor in the housing shortage that exists in Moab.
e. The City desires that new zoning regulations be developed to result in new overnight
accommodations that better reflect the long-term interests of the City.
f. There is a finite supply of developable land within the City, and market conditions
have resulted in Overnight Lodging uses being developed to the detriment of the
development of other necessary uses, including retail, commercial, office, and housing
uses.
g. The City has experienced an increase in traffic, congestion, noise, crowding, and
related impacts associated with tourism and Overnight Lodging, and those impacts
have affected the quality of life for Moab residents. The City recognizes that resident
concerns are valid and justify changes to City zoning regulations.
h. The City finds that there have been fundamental changes to the City and to the
zoning districts that are the subject of this ordinance. Current development impacts
were not foreseen at the time many zoning classifications were adopted and, therefore,
the zoning scheme requires modification to reflect current realities.
i. This ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan, which expresses a desire
to preserve the quality of life in Moab, the availability of affordable housing, and a
diverse, resilient local economy.
j. This ordinance is the product of a substantial public process, including public
hearings and forums facilitated by Landmark Design in conjunction with Grand
County, and public hearings held before the City of Moab Planning Commission on
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[insert dates], at which members of the public expressed a desire that the City curtail
Overnight Lodging growth.
k. The City recognizes established Overnight Accommodations in the C-1, C-2, C-3,
C-4. RC, and SAR Zones as legal uses as identified on the Existing Overnight
Accommodations Map.
THEREFORE, LET IT BE ORDAINED THAT THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS
BE ADOPTED:
SECTION 1: Amend Section 17.06.020 Definitions to add a definition for
Overnight Accommodations as follows:
“Overnight Accommodations” means any short-term temporary living or sleeping place in which
someone lives or stays for a period of time not to exceed thirty consecutive days. This includes
hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, townhomes, condominiums, and campgrounds located in an
appropriate zone that allows short-term lodging.
“Overnight Accommodations, Established” means Overnight Accommodations that are
recognized as existing legal uses and identified on the Established Overnight Accommodations
Map, an amendment to the City of Moab Official Zoning Map.
SECTION 2: Remove Lodging and Bed and Breakfasts and Overnight Accommodations as
a permitted use in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4. RC, and SAR Zones by amending the following
Code sections:
Delete 17.20.020A(2), - C-1 Commercial Residential Zone Permitted Uses;
Delete 17.21.020A(3), (16) - C-2 Commercial Residential Zone;
Delete 17.24.020A(16) - C-3 Central Commercial Zone
Permitted Uses;
Delete 17.27.020A(20), (28) - C-4 General Commercial Zone
Permitted Uses;
Delete 17.31 020A(8), (15) - RC Resort Commercial Zone; and
Delete 17.32.020A(2) - SAR Sensitive Area Resort Zone
Permitted Uses.
SECTION 3: Add “Established Overnight Accommodations” as a legal conforming
uses permitted use in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4. RC, and SAR Zones by amending the
following Code sections:
17.20.020A(2), - C-1 Commercial Residential Zone Permitted Uses;
17.21.020A(3) - C-2 Commercial Residential Zone Permitted Uses;
17.24.020A(16) - C-3 Central Commercial Zone Permitted Uses;
17.27.020A(20) - C-4 General Commercial Zone Permitted Uses;
17.31.020A(8) – RC Resort Commercial Zone Permitted Uses;
and
17.32.020A(2) - SAR Sensitive Area Resort Zone Permitted
Uses.
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SECTION 4: Amending language in various zones to ensure consistency with preceding
actions:
A. Add Section 17.21.020A(17)(g) (C-2 Permitted Uses Multi Household Dwellings)
as follows: Overnight Accommodations. No new Multi Household Dwellings will be used as an
Overnight Accommodations.
B. Add Section 17.27.020(9)(c)(i) (C-4 Permitted Uses Multifamily Household
Dwellings) as follows: Overnight Accommodations. No new Multi-Household Dwellings will be
used as an Overnight Accommodations.
C. Amend Section 17.27.020A(28) (C-4 Permitted Uses Recreational vehicle park or
campground) as follows: Recreational vehicle park or campground. No new recreational vehicle
parks or campgrounds are allowed. The following provisions are intended to manage existing
recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds while minimizing land use conflicts and environmental
degradation.
D. Amend Section 17.31.020A(15) (SAR Permitted Uses) as follows: No New
Recreational vehicle/travel trailer parks are allowed. Established recreational vehicle/travel trailer
parks as identified on the Existing Overnight Accommodations Map are considered legal
conforming uses and shall be subject to the supplementary regulations of Section 17.31.050(C).
SECTION 5: Approving the Established Overnight Accommodations Map for purposes of
establishing legal existing Overnight Accommodations in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, RC and
SAR Zones (Exhibit A):The City hereby approves the Established Overnight Accommodations
Map, Exhibit A, as an amendment to the official City Zoning Map.
SECTION 6: Directing City Staff to continue to work, without undue delays, on new
zoning provisions to result in new overnight accommodations regulations that better
reflect the long-term interests of the City: City staff shall continue to work, and shall
promptly submit, amended regulations providing for performance standards for new overnight
accommodations. Staff is directed to consider density and aesthetic criteria, landscaping,
energy efficiency, buffering, and the mixing of office, retail, and residential uses with future
overnight accommodations development.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City of Moab City Council. This
ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
SIGNED:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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CITY OF MOAB ORDINANCE NO. 2019-06
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A TEMPORARY LAND USE REGULATION
PROHIBITING, FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW NIGHTLY
RENTAL USES, INCLUDING HOTELS/MOTELS, BED AND BREAKFASTS, AND OTHER
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS PENDING COMPLETION OF REVISIONS TO CITY
ORDINANCES IN ZONING DISTRICTS WHERE NIGHTLY RENTALS ARE ALLOWED
The following findings describe the reasons for this ordinance and explain its purpose:
a.The City possesses the authority, pursuant U.C.A. § 10-9a-504, to enact temporary land
use regulations governing the construction or alteration of any building and having a
duration of not to exceed six (6) months if it finds that there is a compelling
countervailing public interest that justifies the regulation.
b.The City’s General Plan includes the goal of “[p]romot[ing] a vibrant local economy that
supports the unique quality of life and character of Moab” along with the following
policies and action steps:
Policy: Facilitate the growth of local businesses and industries in a context
appropriate to Moab.
Action steps: Develop and enforce land use and design standards for
commercial development; [and] Encourage business development that
complements the existing economy and business offerings.
Policy: Continue to promote Downtown Moab as a primary commercial core of
the community for residents and visitors.
Action steps: Develop a Downtown Plan to define a central business
district and expand and enhance pedestrian, cultural, service (eating, etc.)
and shopping opportunities, manage vehicular through traffic in balance
with other downtown values, improve wayfinding, and parking plan; [and]
Modify zoning code to promote a quantity and distribution of downtown
street-level retail that supports the pedestrian experience, and a balance
between lodging, restaurants, retail, and other business types.
Policy: Identify and explore new economic development opportunities with the
goals of increasing community economic stability, increasing the proportion of
jobs which pay a living wage.
Action step: Explore opportunities to diversify Moab's economy.
c.The City of Moab has experienced a surge in new nightly-rental-related development.
New hotel and overnight accommodation developments are planned within the City in the
near future.
d.Nightly rental uses in various forms are now permitted in the following zoning districts
within the City: C1, C2, C3, C4, RC, and SAR.
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e.The City is engaged in future land use planning to: i) evaluate the right mix of land uses
in various zoning districts; ii) the zoning districts in which nightly rental uses are
appropriate; and iii) additional requirements, if any, for nightly rentals in zoning districts
where they are allowed. The creation of a Downtown Area Plan and related ordinances
are in process, and there is an urgent need to update the City’s existing land use and
development code in advance of future growth.
f.In conjunction with Grand County, in 2018 the City engaged BAE Urban Economics to
perform a Nexus Study to evaluate the impacts of nightly rentals. The Nexus Study
concluded that the development of new nightly rentals crowds out the development of
other business uses in the City, while simultaneously driving up demand for affordable
workforce housing. The City finds that a limited supply of land is available for
development, making future land use planning of critical importance.
g.The City finds that increasing nightly rental development in the downtown area of the
City in particular is forcing out other important land uses to the detriment of balanced
community development. Existing land use requirements and market forces have not
facilitated the development of a balanced mix of business types, residential inventory,
and accommodations for visitors in the downtown core.
h.On February 5, 2019 Grand County enacted a similar temporary land use regulation with
respect to new lodging development in Grand County, based largely on the same
concerns as to the outsize impacts of lodging development on community character. The
City finds that there is a strong public interest in a coordinated City/County approach to
the issue.
i.There is a compelling countervailing public interest to assure that lodging uses are
developed in a manner that compliments the other needs of the City and its residents.
This ordinance is necessary to assure that the City can promptly develop ordinances and
policies to achieve those ends.
Now therefore, the foregoing findings are adopted and the City of Moab enacts the following:
1.Definitions. The term “nightly rental” means hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts,
residential short-term rental dwellings, or other overnight accommodations available to paying
guests who rent rooms, dwellings, or units on a nightly or weekly basis, or for a term of less than
30 days.
2.Temporary Regulation and Duration. The City hereby enacts a temporary land use
regulation prohibiting the development or construction of new nightly rentals within the City
limits. This ordinance shall continue until repealed, but in no instance shall the term exceed one
hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the effective date, as stated below. No nightly rental
land-use applications shall be accepted by the City for the duration of this ordinance. Existing
nightly rentals are excluded from this ordinance.
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3.Exemptions. The following nightly rental developments are exempt from this ordinance:
a) projects that have submitted a complete land use application to the City and paid all applicable
fess as of the effective date of this ordinance; b) projects that have obtained a building permit as
of the effective date of this ordinance; or c) nightly rental uses of existing dwellings located in
the C1 or C2 zoning districts where the use requires only the issuance of a business license to the
owner and no building permits are required under applicable law.
4.Direction to Staff. Staff is directed to engage in further study and development of policy
recommendations to the City Council to implement ordinance changes consistent with this
ordinance.
5.Enforcement. The City may enforce this ordinance in a civil action to obtain injunctive
or declaratory relief. In any such proceeding the City need only prove the existence of a violation
of the ordinance to obtain the injunction. Injunctive relief shall be granted without a requirement
of the posting of a bond or other security.
6.Severability. If any provision of this ordinance shall be found to be invalid by any court
with jurisdiction, the provision shall be severed and the remainder of the ordinance shall be
enforced without the severed provision.
7.Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City
Council, regardless of the date of publication. The City shall promptly publish same.
Approved and adopted upon the vote of a majority of the City Council, this 12th day of February,
2019.
By:___________________________________________
Mayor Emily S. Niehaus Date
Attest:
By:___________________________________________
Rachel Stenta, Recorder Date
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
Title: Award of the Integrated Financial Software Services Proposal
Date Submitted: July 3, 2019
Staff Presenter: Rachel Stenta, Finance Director
Attachment(s): Bid scoring matrix, software bid summary
Options: Approve, deny, or modify.
Recommended Motion: I move to award the “Financial Software
Services Proposal to Caselle for a proposal price of $47,288 and a monthly
maintenance and hosting fee of $3,674 after implementation.”
Background/Summary:
Recently, staff did an analysis of the multiple systems we are using for
Payroll, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and
Document Management. We have been using the same financial software
provider since 2009, Pelorus Methods. We have had a good relationship
with this provider. Over time, our needs have changed to adapt to the
changing work environment of our employees and supervisors. This
includes: web based time reporting, utilization of mobile devices, remote
workspaces, automation, etc. Unfortunately, our current provider cannot
accommodate those needs and so we are using several platforms right now
which can be confusing for employees as well as a challenge to integrate
into one financial system.
We decided to seek proposals for accounting software that would offer a
comprehensive platform and web based functionality. We received
proposals from two providers and a scoring sheet is attached. Staff
recommends awarding the proposal to Caselle Software. We are excited
about the new functionality this would offer and it will also offer
considerable improvements to our budgeting and monitoring process. We
anticipate implementing around the beginning of the year after data
conversion, user training and testing.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I would be happy to discuss.
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Caselle® Hosted Software & Services Proposal
City of Moab, UT
May 30, 2019
Proposal Detail
CaseHet Application Software
License Type
Training at
Caselle
Setup
Conversion
Total
General Ledger
Hosted
$1,500
$700
$1,000
$3,200
Budgeting
Hosted
Included
-
-
-
Bank Reconciliation
Hosted
Included
-
2,500
2,500
Transparency Reporting
Hosted
-
-
-
-
miExcel GL
Hosted
Included
1,000
-
1,000
Payroll/Direct Deposit
Hosted
2,250
1,750
3,638
7,638
Electronic W2/1099
Hosted
Included
-
-
-
Timekeeping
Hosted
750
500
-
1,250
Human Resources
Hosted
375
-
-
375
Online Pay Stubs/W2's
Hosted
-
3,000
-
3,000
miExcel PR
Hosted
Included
1,000
-
1,000
Accounts Payable
Hosted
375
500
4,000
4,875
AP Direct Pay
Hosted
Included
-
-
-
Purchases & Requisitions
Hosted
375
250
-
625
Accounts Receivable
Hosted
750
500
1,000
2,250
Check on Demand
Hosted
Included
250
1`"
250
Utility Management
Hosted
2,250
1,500
4,400
8,150
Utility Electronic Reading Interface
Hosted
Included
250
-
250
Cash Receipting
Hosted
375
500
-
875
Payment Import
Hosted
Included
-
-
-
Animal License
Hosted
Included
-.
i. 500
500
Asset Management
Hosted
375
500
500
1,375
Business License
Hosted
375
500
300
1,175
Project Accounting
Hosted
1,500
500
-
2,000
Caselle Document Management
Hosted
3,000
2,000
-
5,000
Eight (8) Concurrent User Licenses
Included
-
-
-
Included
Grand Total
Hosted
$14,250
$15,200
$17,838
$47,288
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
Title: Approval of Consultant Services Task Order for Mill Creek Drive Water
Improvements Project
Disposition: Discussion and possible action
Staff Presenter: Chuck Williams, City Engineer
Attachment(s):
-Attachment 1: Consultant Services Task Order for the Mill Creek Drive
Water Improvements Project
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve the “Consultant Services Task Order for the Mill Creek
Drive Water Improvements Project in the amount of $139,500.”
Background/Summary:
In accordance with the City’s Water Distribution and Storage Master Plan
completed in July 2018 by Hansen Allen & Luce, the City is seeking to move
forward with the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project (Project)
identified as Project #2 in Table 5-1 and on the Map ID. Civil Science recently
contracted with the City for engineering on-call services, and has been chosen
by staff to provide engineering services for this project as described in the
scope of work (see attached Task Order).
The Project will involve replacing waterline in Mill Creek Drive from 400 East
to Murphy Lane, and then approximately 1,300 feet further down Murphy
Lane. Approximately 3,100 feet of 10-inch waterline and 6,500 feet of 12-inch
waterline will replace the existing failing waterline, which has had a history of
frequent leaks and ruptures. Additionally, the existing tank outfall line to
Powerhouse Lane will be replaced. The current pressure reduction valve at
300 S and 400 E is anticipated to be relocated as well.
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1453 S. Dixie Drive, Suite 150
St. George, UT 84770
Office: (435) 986-0100
Fax: (435) 986-4046
Task Order No. 2019-1
Date June 11, 2019
Project Name Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project
This Task Order No. 2019-1 is issued pursuant to our Agreement dated May 28, 2019 and unless otherwise
specified herein, the performance of services hereunder and the payment therefore shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of said Agreement. The services authorized hereunder are described below.
Task Order Fee $139,500.00
Task Order Fee Type: ☒ Fixed Price (Lump Sum) ☒ Hourly (T&M)
Task Order Estimate of Time: From 06/11/2019 to 12/31/2019
This Task Order incorporates the Exhibits noted below:
☒ Exhibit A – Description of Services
☒ Exhibit B – Work Breakdown Structure
☒ Exhibit C – Project Extent Exhibits
ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER:
CIVIL SCIENCE, INC. (Consultant) CITY OF MOAB (Department)
Civil Science, Inc.
Attn: Cody Howick, PE
1453 S Dixie Dr., Suite 150
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 986-0100
chowick@civilscience.com
City of Moab
Attn: Chuck Williams, PE
217 E Center St.
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-4941
cwilliams@moabcity.org
BY: BY:
TITLE: Sr. Project Manager TITLE: City Engineer
DATE: DATE:
REPRESENTATIVE: Cody Howick REPRESENTATIVE: Chuck Williams
TASK ORDER
{Consulting Services Agreement}
Lehi, UT ● St. George, UT ● Twin Falls, ID ● Dickinson, ND ● Williston, ND ● Wooster, OH
6/11/2019
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Civil Science (CS) has met with the City of Moab (City) and in accordance with the City’s Water Distribution
and Storage Master Plan completed in July 2018 by Hansen Allen & Luce, the City is seeking to move
forward with the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project (Project) identified as Project #2 in Table 5-
1 and on the Map ID.
The Project will replace waterline in Mill Creek Drive from 400 East to Powerhouse Lane with approximately
3,100 feet of 10-inch waterline and 6,500 feet of 12-inch waterline because of frequent leaks and ruptures
from degrading infrastructure. We understand the City desires to replace the existing tank outfall line to
Powerhouse Lane and also extend south to Murphy’s Lane for final connection to the system as shown in
Exhibit C. The current PRV at 300 S and 400 E is anticipated to be relocated to Mill Creek Drive.
SCOPE OF WORK
Based on the Project Understanding outlined above, CS will provide the following services where tasks will
include:
Project Meetings, Management & Coordination:
1. Provide project management including accounting, internal coordination meetings, progress
reporting, active communication, informal weekly coordination via phone calls, emails, screen share
etc. with the City and key staff.
2. Coordinate and meet with City and/or stakeholders up to six (6) times on site during the design
process. It is anticipated that these meetings will occur at the kickoff meeting, 30%, 60% and 90%
and final design reviews.
3. General coordination with the City, utility owners, property owners, and the public.
Design Survey & Base Mapping:
1. Review and collect data pertinent to the design, obtain information from utility owners and previously
completed work and incorporate into the design.
2. Provide design survey for the Project, set control, perform topographical GPS survey, and provide
updated aerials via UAV.
3. Locate existing stormwater and wastewater utilities and collect inverts.
4. Locate existing water utilities and collect valve elevations.
5. Locate other utilities by providing pothole locations via GPS coordinates to the City for potholing for
areas of critical concern. The potholing effort will be completed by the City and CS will provide the
survey shots once the pothole is complete. It is anticipated that CS will be on site during the
potholing, but if not the City will provide nails with measure downs to the utility and CS will collect
shots on the nails the next time on site.
6. Prepare an existing base map to include existing aerials, existing utilities and depths, and existing
topography and surface.
Assumptions: Collection of property boundaries, easement research, and the completion of a tract map showing
property lines is excluded from the Scope of Work. It is assumed the existing waterline is within the right -of-way
or prescriptive right-of-way and CS will use County/City GIS parcel lines for placement.
EXHIBIT A
Description of Services
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Hydraulic Analysis:
1. Provide a hydraulic analysis for the Project, incorporate existing and future planned developments
for the area in the model.
2. Update information in the model from survey data such as pipe lengths, materials, diameters,
elevations, coefficients, etc.
3. Run pressurized scenarios of 1) fire flow + peak day - maintain 20 psi, 2) peak instantaneous –
maintain 30 psi, 3) and peak day – maintain 40 psi in accordance with Utah Admin Code R309-105-
9(2).
4. Complete hydraulic analysis and provide appropriate sizing requirements for the Project.
Assumptions: The City will provide to CS the current hydraulic water model. It is assumed the water model is in
working order and that CS will focus their efforts on sizing the proposed waterlines based upon recent and future
development in the area around the Project. It is assumed any calibration for the water model is completed by the
City.
Structural Investigation:
1. Research and collect data pertinent to the bridge structure for evaluation.
2. Provide site visit to investigate, review, and evaluate bridge structure conditions.
3. Provide and prepare a structural investigation and report for recommendations to attach the
proposed waterline to the Mill Creek bridge structure.
Assumptions: The existing waterline under Mill Creek will be abandoned and the proposed waterline will be
attached to the bridge structure upon results of the structural analysis. If the results from the structural analysis
indicate this cannot be done, additional work may need to be done for the creek crossing.
Geotechnical Engineering (Landmark Testing):
1. Provide geotechnical engineering services and investigation of the proposed alignment by eight (8)
exploration borings and asphalt cores.
2. Test locations will be sampled to a depth of approximately three (3) feet.
3. Prepare and provide a geotechnical investigation to define the following:
a. Existing asphalt pavement section; asphalt and road base.
b. Obtain representative subsurface soil samples along the alignment.
c. Determine the suitability of backfill materials thru soil classification and moisture contents.
d. Perform California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of subgrade soils for pavement section design.
e. Identify any other construction limitations such as bedrock, and or unsuitable materials.
30% Preliminary Design:
1. Complete and present a stamped design criteria document or memorandum for the Project that
includes all design concepts, model results, sizing, material, capacities and analyses that will be
included in the final design. This document will be in outline form and will include a request to the
City for concurrence with its contents.
2. Prepare initial alignment and profile for the Project based upon the design criteria document and
the results of all the analyses. This will be presented as a strip plot format.
3. Prepare and provide an opinion of probable cost for 30% design.
4. Submit 30% design to the City for review.
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60% Design Development:
1. Perform 60% design; accomplish detail design; prepare for incorporation into the Contract
Documents, construction drawings, and specifications to show the character and scope of work to
be performed by contractors on the Project.
a. 60% construction drawings are anticipated to include: cover sheet, general sheets,
demolition plan sheets, plan and profile sheets, and PRV layout.
b. Special provision specifications are anticipated to supplement the APWA standard
specifications.
2. Prepare and provide an opinion of probable cost for 60% design.
3. Submit 60% design to the City for review.
90% Design Documents:
1. Perform 90% design; accomplish detail design; finalize incorporation into the contract documents,
construction drawings, and specifications to show the character and scope of work to be performed
by contractors on the Project.
a. 90% construction drawings are anticipated to include: cover sheet, general sheets, survey
control sheets, demolition plan sheets, plan and profile sheets, and detail sheets.
b. Special provision specifications are anticipated to supplement the APWA standard
specifications.
2. Prepare and provide bidding documents that will include a bid schedule and measurement and
payment.
3. Prepare and provide contract documents as required by the City.
4. Prepare and provide an opinion of probable cost for 90% design.
5. Submit 90% design to the City for review.
Temporary Traffic Control Plans:
1. Prepare temporary traffic control plans sheets to be used by the selected contractor during the
construction. Plans will be consistent will the Utah MUTCD and other applicable standards.
2. Prepare and provide any technical specifications or limitations relating to traffic restrictions.
3. Prepare and provide additional bidding documents, descriptions and opinion of probable costs for
items directly related to traffic control.
Final Design & Permitting:
1. Address comments from the City and prepare final documents for signature and reproduction.
2. Prepare final contract documents including: construction drawings, bidding documents, agreement
documents, general conditions, supplemental general conditions, specifications, and special
provisions for reproduction.
3. Submit 100% design and final bid package to the City for bidding.
4. Assist the City in obtaining approvals by governmental agencies of the final design, prior to going
out for contractor bids.
Bid Phase Services:
1. Assist the City in advertisement for public bid.
2. Conduct a pre-bid meeting, answer questions, clarify expectations of the contractor, explain design
rationale.
3. Answer bid phase questions related to the construction documents.
4. Issue addenda to clarify requirements, scope, quality and quantity of the improvements to be
completed.
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5. Review bids with project requirements, issue bid tabulation and issue Notice of Intent to Award.
6. Assist the City in securing agreement, bonds, and insurance from the contractor.
FEE PROPOSAL
CS proposes to complete the Scope of Work outlined above as follows:
Task Description Fee Fee Type
Project Meetings, Management
& Coordination $21,000 Lump Sum
Design Survey & Base
Mapping $19,200 Lump Sum
Hydraulic Analysis $4,900 Lump Sum
Structural Investigation $8,000 Lump Sum
Geotechnical Engineering
(Landmark Testing) $3,800 Lump Sum
30% Preliminary Design $11,700 Lump Sum
60% Design Development $20,900 Lump Sum
90% Design Documents $29,600 Lump Sum
Temporary Traffic Control
Plans $4,000 Lump Sum
Final Design & Permitting $9,900 Lump Sum
Design Total $133,000 Lump Sum
Bid Phase Services $6,500 Hourly
Grand Total $139,500
Professional fees shown are not to exceed unless upon written authorization from the City. Professional
services rendered for the Hourly Fee Type will be completed by CS at the rates and fees g iven in the
Agreement.
SCHEDULE
CS understands the importance of maintaining a project schedule and we are confident our track record and
our ability to provide these services according to the City’s desires. Upon award, we can complete the
design portion of the Scope of Work within 180 calendar days.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The City may authorize CS to furnish or obtain from others additional services of the types listed below, which
are not included in the basic Scope of Work. If such additional services are authorized by the City, CS shall be
entitled to an equitable increase in compensation for such additional services.
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1. Preparation or review of environmental assessments and impact statements; review and evaluation of
the effects on the design requirements for the project of any such statements and documents
prepared by others; and assistance in obtaining approvals of authorities having jurisdiction over the
anticipated environmental impact of the project.
2. Assistance in connection with bid protests, rebidding, or renegotiating contracts for construction,
materials, equipment, or services, except when such assistance is required by the Scope of Services.
3. Providing construction phase services.
4. Providing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for construction as it is intended to be part of the
construction contract.
5. Searching out property owners and negotiating for easements, land, or rights-of-way, etc.
6. Completing property surveys, property plats, property descriptions, and abstracting.
CITY OF MOAB
Task
No.Task Description HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $HR $Miles $Night
s $Days $$+ Mark Up
001 Project Management - Setup, Invoicing, Tracking, Reporting, etc.40 5,000$ 4,984$ -$ -$ 2 340$ -$ 26 3,900$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12 744$ -$ -$ -$ -$
002 Project Meetings 72 14,600$ 10,800$ 3,765$ -$ -$ -$ 72 10,800$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,200 2,289$ 6 1,200$ 6 276$ -$
003 General Coordination with City, Utility Owners, Public 12 1,400$ 1,448$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 1,200$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 248$ -$ -$ -$ -$
004 Design Survey - Review & Collect Data 13 1,500$ 1,522$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ 4 508$ 8 864$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
005 Design Survey - Survey Aerial & Control 35 4,900$ 4,006$ 920$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 556$ 30 3,300$ -$ 700 382$ 2 400$ 3 138$ -$
006 Design Survey - Survey Topogrpahy, Utilities & Potholes 55 7,600$ 6,206$ 1,412$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 556$ 50 5,500$ -$ 700 382$ 4 800$ 5 230$ -$
007 Design Survey - Base Mapping 61 5,200$ 5,154$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ -$ 16 1,728$ -$ 40 2,720$ 4 556$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
008 Hydraulic Analysis Incorporate Info into Model 18 2,300$ 2,332$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 16 2,032$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
009 Hydraulic Analysis Run Scenarios 10 1,300$ 1,316$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 8 1,016$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
010 Hydraulic Analysis Complete & Provide Recommendations 10 1,300$ 1,316$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 8 1,016$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
011 Structural Investigation - Research and Collect Data 5 600$ 602$ -$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 432$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
012 Structural Investigation - Site Visit 30 5,900$ 5,100$ 767$ -$ -$ 30 5,100$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 420 229$ 2 400$ 3 138$ -$
013 Structural Investigation - Report and Recommendations 12 1,500$ 1,544$ -$ -$ -$ 4 680$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 864$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
014 30% Design - Design Criteria Document 23 3,100$ 3,082$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6 900$ 1 150$ -$ 16 2,032$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
015 30% Design - Initial Alignment & Profile (Strip Plot)55 5,700$ 5,684$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5 750$ -$ -$ 26 3,302$ -$ -$ 24 1,632$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
016 30% Design - Opinion of Probable Cost 12 1,600$ 1,570$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 10 1,270$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
017 30% Design - QA/QC, Submit & Incorporate Comments 10 1,300$ 1,288$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 1 150$ 4 600$ -$ -$ -$ 2 244$ -$ -$ -$ 2 124$ -$ -$ -$ -$
018 60% Design - Alignment & Profile 29 3,400$ 2,808$ 628$ -$ -$ -$ 3 450$ -$ -$ 10 1,270$ -$ -$ 16 1,088$ -$ -$ -$ 700 382$ 1 200$ 1 46$ -$
019 60% Design - Construction Drawings 134 11,300$ 11,302$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 1,200$ -$ -$ 26 3,302$ -$ -$ 100 6,800$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
020 60% Design - Special Provisions 34 4,000$ 3,982$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 1,200$ -$ -$ 18 2,286$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 496$ -$ -$ -$ -$
021 60% Design - Opinion of Probable Cost 7 900$ 912$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ 6 762$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
022 60% Design - QA/QC, Submit & Incorporate Comments 10 1,300$ 1,288$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 1 150$ 4 600$ -$ -$ -$ 2 244$ -$ -$ -$ 2 124$ -$ -$ -$ -$
023 90% Design - Alignment & Profile 20 2,100$ 2,114$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 10 1,270$ -$ -$ 8 544$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
024 90% Design - Construction Drawings 195 16,700$ 16,656$ -$ -$ -$ 1 170$ 8 1,200$ -$ -$ 42 5,334$ 4 432$ -$ 140 9,520$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
025 90% Design - Special Provisions 32 3,700$ 3,682$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6 900$ -$ -$ 18 2,286$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 496$ -$ -$ -$ -$
026 90% Design - Bidding Documents 29 3,800$ 3,752$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3 450$ -$ -$ 26 3,302$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
027 90% Design - Contract Documents 8 1,100$ 1,062$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 6 762$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
028 90% Design - Opinion of Probable Cost 7 900$ 912$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ 6 762$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
029 90% Design - QA/QC, Submit & Incorporate Comments 10 1,300$ 1,288$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 1 150$ 4 600$ -$ -$ -$ 2 244$ -$ -$ -$ 2 124$ -$ -$ -$ -$
030 Final Design - Construction Drawings & QA/QC 52 4,700$ 4,674$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 5 750$ 2 300$ -$ 6 762$ -$ 2 244$ 36 2,448$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
031 Final Design - Bid & Contract Documents & QA/QC 16 2,200$ 2,226$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 5 750$ 2 300$ -$ 6 762$ -$ 2 244$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
032 Final Design - Submit to City 4 400$ 401$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ 1 127$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 124$ -$ -$ -$ -$
033 Final Design - Permitting & Obtain Approvals 20 2,600$ 2,632$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 600$ -$ -$ 16 2,032$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
034 Traffic Control Plans 42 4,000$ 3,984$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 1 150$ -$ 16 2,032$ -$ -$ -$ 24 1,632$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
033 Geotechnical Engineering 1 3,800$ 150$ -$ 3,680$ -$ -$ 1 150$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,200$ 3,680$
034 Bid Phase Services - Advertise, Questions, Addenda 18 1,800$ 1,812$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 8 1,016$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 496$ -$ -$ -$ -$
035 Bid Phase Services - Pre-Bid Meeting 14 2,700$ 2,100$ 628$ -$ -$ -$ 14 2,100$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 700 382$ 1 200$ 1 46$ -$
036 Bid Phase Services - Review Bids, Bid Tabulation, Security 19 2,000$ 1,982$ -$ -$ 1 170$ -$ 2 300$ -$ -$ 8 1,016$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 496$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total 1174 139,500$ 127,673$ 8,118$ 3,680$ 9 1,530$ 36 6,120$ 209 31,350$ 17 2,550$ 16 2,032$ 301 38,227$ 40 4,320$ 10 1,220$ 388 26,384$ 12 1,668$ 80 8,800$ 56 3,472$ 7,420 4,044$ 16 3,200$ 19 874$ 3,200$ 3,680$ $ 6,500 $ 21,000 $ 20,900 $ 29,600 $ 9,900 MILL CREEK DRIVE WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
HOUR DERIVATION & COST
$ 62.00 $ 122.00 $ 127.00
Trevor
Gardner
$ 108.00
Travis
Sanders
Survey V
$ 139.00
James Perry
$ 110.00
Engineer II Technician IV
Kelvin Smith
Hours Total
LaborReimbursable ExpensesReimbursable SubconsultantREIMBURSABLE EXPENSE SUBSLABOR AMOUNT
Cody Howick
Engineer V
$ 150.00
Austin
Johnson
Technician I
$ 68.00
Greg Perkins
Engineer III Survey Crew -
1-Man Admin I
Jodi Bennett
$ 0.545 $ 200.00 $ 46.00 15%
BUDGET / FEE SUMMARY
Tyler Turner
Engineer VI
$ 170.00
AJ Yates
Engineer VI
$ 170.00 $ 150.00
Jay Mecham
Engineer V Engineer III
$ 127.00
Brandon
Weight Outside
Consultants
(mark up) $ 19,200 $ 4,900 $ 8,000 $ 11,700 Mileage
(per mile)
Lodging
(per night)
Per-Diem
(per person
per day)
EXHIBIT B
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CITY OF MOAB MILL CREEK DRIVEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PROJECT EXTENTS
EXHIBIT C-1
Moab Water System
GWSSA Water System
City Bou ndaryProposed Waterline
10"
12"
?Re locate PRV
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CITY OF MOAB MILL CREEK DRIVEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PROJECT EXTENTS
EXHIBIT C-2
Moab Water System
GWSSA Water System
City Bou ndaryProposed Waterline
10"
12"
?Re locate PRV
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CITY OF MOAB MILL CREEK DRIVEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PROJECT EXTENTS
EXHIBIT C-3
Moab Water System
GWSSA Water System
City Bou ndaryProposed Waterline
10"
12"
?Re locate PRV
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CITY OF MOAB MILL CREEK DRIVEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PROJECT EXTENTS
EXHIBIT C-4
Moab Water System
GWSSA Water System
City Bou ndaryProposed Waterline
10"
12"
?Re locate PRV
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Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
Title: Update the City of Moab Municipal Code (MMC), Sections 10.04.230
Disposition: Discussion and adoption
Staff Presenter: Rosemarie Russo
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1: Ordinance amending MCC Sections 10.04.230
Recommended Motion(s): Amend Vehicle and Traffic section of the Municipal Code to reduce duration and time vehicles are permitted to idle.
Background: The City has received several noise, air pollution and lighting complaints from residents due to commercial trucks and recreational vehicles parking for hours on public streets while running or idling. In the interest of public health and quality of life, the time and duration of permitted idling is being reduced.
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CITY OF MOAB ORDINANCE #2019 - XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MOAB MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS
10.04.230, 8.B. and 8.C.
The following findings describe the intent and purpose of this ordinance:
WHEREAS, the City Council ("Council") adopted the Moab Municipal Code
("Code") and especially Chapter 10.04, also known as "Vehicles and Traffic"
in an effort to promote safe use of all City streets and vehicles within the City
limits; and,
WHEREAS, the City has noticed that there is a need to amend the Code in
order to clarify existing uses or prohibit activities that may be deemed unsafe or
which may disturb the peace of residents; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received several noise complaints from residents due to
commercial trucks and recreational vehicles parking for hours on public streets
while running or idling; and,
WHEREAS, the increase in vehicle traffic, idling and unlawful camping is
negatively impacting air quality (i.e., SOx, NOx and VOCs) and exacerbating the
severity and number of allergies and asthma attacks, and
WHEREAS, Council found that the amendments to the code are in the best interests of the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Moab City Council hereby adopts Ordinance #2019 -
XX and amends Chapter 10.04, specifically Section 10.04.230 8.B. and 8.C. as
follows:
10.04.230 Unlawful Parking, Idling or Camping
A. Definitions. As used in this section:
1. "Block" means the distance on both sides of a street between two (2) intersecting
streets
2. "Commercial vehicle” means a motor vehicle in excess of one-ton
capacity of whatever make or type designed for or adapted to commercial or
agricultural purposes, regardless of the use to which such vehicle is put at any
particular time. The term "commercial vehicle" includes, without limitation, all so-
called "semi" truck tractors and "semi" truck-trailers, as well as motorized
equipment, such as loaders, backhoes, excavators, or the like.
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3. Idling" means running an engine on a motor vehicle while parked.
4. "Public Street" means any right of way owned by the City of Moab,
Grand County or Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) within the city
limits of Moab. This includes roads, streets and alleys.
5. "Recreational vehicle (RV)" means a vehicle other than a mobile home,
primarily designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational or vacation
use, which either is a self-propelled motor vehicle or pulled by another vehicle.
The term recreational vehicle also includes a boat, a snowmobile, personal
watercraft, an all-terrain vehicle, or off-highway vehicle, a travel trailer, a
camping trailer, a motor home, a fifth wheel trailer, trailers, and other similar
vehicles.
6. "Running" means any vehicle, as defined in this section, parked with a
generator or refrigeration unit in operation.
7. "Trailer'' means any truck trailer or other trailer designed or adapted
primarily for the transportation of materials, debris, or property of whatever
kind, including, without limitation, boats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, all-
terrain vehicles, or motorcycles, whether occupied or empty.
8. "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," or "fifth wheel trailer" means a
portable vehicle without motive power, whether occupied or empty, designed as a
temporary dwelling for travel, recreational or vacation use that does not require a
special highway movement permit when drawn by a self-propelled motor vehicle.
B. Idling or Running Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to park or to cause to
park or leave standing, idling, or running any motor vehicle commercial vehicle,
or recreational vehicle as defined in this section on any public road, street, alley
or municipal property for a period in excess of 20 minutes. Any vehicle parked or
left standing in violation of this subsection may be impounded or removed by any
certified peace officer or other designated official, and the owner may be fined as
provided in this chapter.
C. Idling or Running Overnight Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to park or
cause to park or leave standing, idling or running any motor vehicle, commercial
vehicle or recreational vehicle on any public road, street, alley, or municipal
property for any length of time between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Any vehicle so parked or left standing in violation of this subsection may be
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impounded or removed by any certified peace officer or other designated
official, and the owner may be fined as provided in this chapter.
D. Camping Prohibited. It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle, commercial
vehicle, or recreational vehicle on a public road, street, alley, or private
property, for purposes of human habitation or overnight camping. Any
vehicle parked or left standing in violation of this subsection for a period
exceeding four consecutive hours may be impounded or removed by a peace
officer or other designated official, and the owner may be fined as provided in
this chapter.
1. Vehicles moved from a parking spot and then re-parked on the same
block, as defined in this section, within twenty four (24) hours from
the time of removal shall be deemed to have been continuously parked
for the purposes of this subsection.
E. Impoundment. For purposes of impoundment and removal, a certified peace
officer, or other designated official, may, after placing a visible notification on
the vehicle and making a reasonable effort to locate the owner, impound and
remove any motor vehicle that has been unmoved for four consecutive hours.
The cost of impoundment and removal shall be charged to the owner or any
person who claims the impounded motor vehicle.
a. Whether the cemetery is religious, family, organizational, or publicly
owned,
b. Any prehistoric or historic archaeological discoveries on the property, and
c. A written description of names and vital dates of those interred.
A. Expansion/Disruption. If the expansion requires a disruption of existing burial sites,
the applicant shall provide a detailed site alteration plan indicating the extent of
disruption of the cemetery, methods of construction or removal of human remains,
and reburial plan. Such plan shall include a written description and visual drawing of
the plan showing the relocation of graves.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City of Moab City Council. This ordinance
shall take effect immediately upon passage.
SIGNED:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
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ATTEST:
Sommar Johnson, Recorder
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
Title: Update City of Moab’s Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04- Solid Waste
Disposition: Discussion and adoption
Staff Presenter: Rosemarie Russo
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1: MCC Chapter 8.04- Solid Waste
Recommended Motion(s):
For Option 1: I move to approve the MCC Chapter 8.04- Solid Waste code revisions that reflect the opt-out option for residential recycling service and an opt-in approach for commercial that was approved by Resolution 07-2019 and add definitions for compost and construction debris.
“Compost” means food scraps, organics, and yard debris that can be used to amend soils to absorb storm water, resist droughts and add nutrients to lawns and gardens. Construction debris includes asphalt, wood, porcelain, and concrete used in remodels or new buildings. “Recyclabe” refers to material that can be reused and repurposed including cardboard, glass, paper, plastic or wood. “Contractor” means the person authorized by contract with the city to collect and dispose of solid waste and recycling generated within the city limits.
8.04.020 Mandatory collection. As defined in this chapter, every residence or commercial establishment shall be required to receive and pay for solid waste
collection services including residential recycling with an opt out provision from the city effective June 1, 2019.
For Option 2: I move to approve the following code revisions:
8.04.020 Mandatory collection. As defined in this chapter, every residence or commercial establishment shall be required to receive and pay for solid waste collection services including residential recycling with an opt out provision from the city, effective July 1, 2019. Commercial customers shall be required to pay for a recycling service from the City, effective January 1, 2020.
For Option 3: I move to approve the following code revisions:
8.04.020 Mandatory collection. New construction and remodels over 5,000 square feet will be required to recycle asphalt, concrete, cardboard, metal and wood from construction sites.
For Option 4: I move to approve the following code revisions: Effective immediately, no residents or commercial entities shall dispose of clean cardboard in the trash.
Background/Summary: The City Council received a briefing and approved Resolution 07-2019 establishing a mandatory residential recycling program with an opt-out option for residential recycling services on February 12, 2019. I have color coded the various options within the code to simplify the process.
Option 1 reflects the Code revisions previously approved. Additionally, the definitions for waste have been changed to reclassify the terms food scraps, cardboard, yard waste, glass, plastic, paper and wood form solid waste into new categories of recyclable and compostable material. Additional code revisions were discussed during the City Council meetings in November and February 2018, including:
• Recycling for commercial accounts
• Construction debris recycling for projects above 5,000 sq. feet
• Cardboard recycling for commercial or all accounts
Option 2 adds required recycling services for commercial accounts, effective January 1, 2020.
Option 3 addresses a provision for construction recycling asphalt, wood, porcelain, and concrete used in remodels or new buildings over 5,000 sq. feet. The Special Waste Service District is interested in establishing a re-use site for building material so this would align with their plans. This material could be sold to residents to lower their building and remodeling costs.
Option 4 adds an amendment to require residents and businesses to recycle clean cardboard rather than disposing of it in the trash. Cardboard is a valuable commodity and defrays the recycling costs of other material that is not as financially valuable.
Recycling Progress & Challenges
The new collection contract has been very successful in terms of high volume and low contamination rates among residents. Public sites are improving. Initial changes included posting “No Bags” and “Recycling” symbol decals on the front of containers. The City plans to post signs as a reminder about illegal dumping of special waste (i.e., septage) in the recycling containers due to a continuous problem at Swanny Park. 8.04.090 Dumping prohibited. No person shall knowing dump, leave, deposit, or release solid waste or special waste upon any real property within the city, except in conformity
with local zoning requirements and applicable state and federal regulations. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004). A fine of $250 will be assessed for illegal dumping in accordance with procedures outlined in 8.04.065.
Chapter 8.04
SOLID WASTE Revised 6/19
Sections:
ARTICLE I. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
8.04.010 Definitions. Revised 6/19
8.04.020 Mandatory collection.
8.04.030 Rates and charges.
8.04.040 Automated collection and
point of collection.
8.04.050 Collection schedule; time of
placement.
8.04.060 Rules and regulations.
ARTICLE II. HEALTH AND SAFETY
8.04.065 Distribution of disposable
plastic bags
prohibited. Revised 9/18
8.04.070 Accumulations and disposal
on property prohibited.
8.04.080 Burning prohibited.
8.04.090 Dumping prohibited.
8.04.100 Pre-enforcement notice.
8.04.110 Abatement.
8.04.120 Collection.
8.04.130 Criminal enforcement.
8.04.140 Successive violations.
ARTICLE I. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
8.04.010 Definitions. Revised 6/19
The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
“Approved commercial garbage containers” means contractor-furnished commercial bins
(two-yard minimum capacity). These containers are designed for automated collection. All
containers have permanently attached, tight-fitting lids, and will meet all state of Utah
Department of Health regulations.
“Approved container” means containers approved by the city in its solid waste rate
resolution, which are designed and suitable for automated solid waste collection.
“Approved residential garbage containers” means ninety-five-gallon containers provided by
the city. These containers are designed specifically for automated collection, and are
equipped with wheels for easy movement by residents and other city users. All containers
have permanently attached, tight-fitting lids. Such containers may be referred to as
“Standard.”
“Automated collection” means solid waste collection using specialized trucks capable of
lifting and emptying specially designed solid waste receptacles.
“Business” means a location or structure lawfully used or occupied, on either a temporary or
permanent basis, for purposes of carrying on a trade or profession for a profit.
“Centralized collection” means a group of residences, as defined in this chapter, receiving
solid waste collection at a single point utilizing a dumpster or other approved container,
rather than individual cans kept by each dwelling.
“City” means the city of Moab and all territory within its municipal limits as same may
change from time to time.
“Commercial” means all classes of customers receiving solid waste collection service which,
however denominated, are not classified as a residence, including, without limitation,
offices, restaurants, hotels, resorts, motels, campgrounds, inns, government buildings,
churches, hospitals, schools, meeting facilities, retail establishments, industrial facilities,
workshops, warehouses, garages, businesses or any other type of nonresidential land use.
“Compost” means food scraps, organic waste and yard debris that can be used to amend
soils to absorb storm water, resist droughts and add nutrients to lawns and gardens.
Construction debris includes asphalt, wood, porcelain, and concrete used in remodels or
new buildings.
“Contractor” means the person authorized by contract with the city to collect and dispose of
solid waste and recycling generated within the city limits.
D i s p o s a b l e p l a s t i c b a g m e a n s a b a g m a d e f r o m e i t h e r n o n c o m p o s t a b l e p l a s t i c o r
c o m p o s t a b l e p l a s t i c t h a t i s l e s s t h a n 2 . 2 5 m i l i n t h i c k n e s s a c c o r d i n g t o A S T M D 6 9 8 8 - 0 8 o r
I S O 4 5 9 3 - 1 9 9 3 o r I S O 4 5 9 1 : 1 9 9 2 s t a n d a r d s , a n d w h i c h i s p r o v i d e d b y a v e n d o r t o a
c u s t o m e r a t t h e p o i n t o f s a l e f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t r a n s p o r t i n g g o o d s o r m e r c h a n d i s e . T h e
t e r m d i s p o s a b l e p l a s t i c b a g d o e s n o t i n c l u d e :
1 . B a g s p r o v i d e d b y p h a r m a c i s t s t o c o n t a i n p r e s c r i p t i o n d r u g s ;
2 . N e w s p a p e r b a g s , d o o r h a n g e r b a g s , l a u n d r y - d r y c l e a n i n g b a g s , o r b a g s s o l d i n
p a c k a g e s c o n t a i n i n g m u l t i p l e b a g s a n d i n t e n d e d f o r f o o d s t o r a g e , g a r b a g e , p e t w a s t e , o r
y a r d w a s t e ;
3 . R e u s a b l e b a g s t h a t a r e m a d e o f c l o t h o r o t h e r m a c h i n e w a s h a b l e f a b r i c t h a t h a v e
h a n d l e s , o r a d u r a b l e p l a s t i c b a g t h a t i s a t l e a s t 2 . 2 5 m i l t h i c k w i t h h a n d l e s a n d s p e c i f i c a l l y
d e s i g n e d a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d f o r m u l t i p l e u s e s . R e u s a b l e b a g s s h a l l n o t c o n t a i n l e a d ,
c a d m i u m , o r a n y o t h e r h e a v y m e t a l i n t o x i c a m o u n t s ;
4 . D i s p o s a b l e p a p e r b a g s ; o r
5 . B a g s u s e d b y c o n s u m e r s i n s i d e r e t a i l s t o r e s t o :
a . P a c k a g e b u l k i t e m s , s u c h a s p r o d u c e , n u t s , g r a i n s , c a n d y o r s m a l l h a r d w a r e i t e m s ;
b . C o n t a i n o r w r a p f r o z e n f o o d s , m e a t , o r f i s h , r e g a r d l e s s o f w h e t h e r t h e i t e m s a r e
p r e p a c k a g e d ; o r
c . C o n t a i n o r w r a p f l o w e r s , p o t t e d p l a n t s , o r o t h e r i t e m s w h e r e m o i s t u r e m a y b e a
p r o b l e m .
O w n e r m e a n s a p e r s o n , f i r m , p a r t n e r s h i p , c o r p o r a t i o n , o r o t h e r e n t i t y t h a t e x e r c i s e s
c o n t r o l o v e r a r e t a i l s t o r e .
R e s i d e n c e o r r e s i d e n t i a l , a s a p p l i e d i n t h i s c h a p t e r , m e a n s t h o s e s o l i d w a s t e c u s t o m e r s
c o n s i s t i n g o f a h o u s e , a p a r t m e n t , t o w n h o m e , c o n d o m i n i u m , m o b i l e h o m e , o r o t h e r
s t r u c t u r e w h i c h i s l a w f u l l y o c c u p i e d a s a h u m a n d w e l l i n g , b u t e x c l u d i n g h o t e l s , m o t e l s , i n n s ,
o r o t h e r d w e l l i n g s l a w f u l l y o p e r a t e d a s o v e r n i g h t a c c o m m o d a t i o n s .
R e t a i l s t o r e m e a n s a p l a c e o f b u s i n e s s t h a t s e l l s a n y g o o d s o r h o u s e h o l d i t e m s t o t h e
u l t i m a t e c o n s u m e r i n c l u d i n g , b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o : g r o c e r y s t o r e s ; c o n v e n i e n c e s t o r e s ;
drugstores; hardware stores; and similar outlets selling general merchandise of any kind,
apparel, food (whether prepared or not), beverages, tools, recreational products, or the
like. Retail stores include premises that may be operated temporarily, seasonally, or for a
nonprofit purpose.
“Recyclabe” refers to material that can be reused and repurposed including cardboard,
glass, paper, plastic or wood.
“Solid waste” means commercial or residential garbage, refuse, trash, or other discarded
material, including liquids and semisolid materials. but excluding the types of waste
described in “special waste.”
“Special waste” means the following materials:
1. Medical or infectious waste;
2. Animal carcasses;
3. Discarded appliances;
4. Construction debris;
5. Motor vehicles;
6. Sewage, sludge, or septage;
7. Explosives;
8. Toxic or hazardous wastes as defined by Utah or federal law;
9. Materials collected for recycling;
10. Used motor oil;
11. Mining slag, drilling mud, or other wastes from mineral extraction or industrial
operations;
12. Ashes or other material which is combusting;
13. Bulky materials which cannot be collected by the contractor using automated
collection pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement;
14. Restaurant grease; and
15. Large metal objects. (Ord. 18-17 Att. A (part), 2018*; Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
*Code Reviser’s Note: Ord. 18-17, which adds definitions for “disposable plastic
bag,” “retail store” and “owner” to this section, takes effect January 1, 2019.
8.04.020 Mandatory collection.
Solid waste shall only be collected within the city limits by the approved contractor pursuant
to the terms of a solid waste collection franchise agreement with the city. As defined in this
chapter, every residence or commercial establishment shall be required to receive and pay
for solid waste collection services including residential recycling with an opt out provision
from the city effective June 1, 2019. Commercial customers shall be required to pay for a
recycling service from the City, effective January 1, 2020.
Effective immediately, no residents or commercial entities shall dispose of clean cardboard
in the trash.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person from hauling residential or
commercial solid waste or special waste generated from a location owned by that person to
an authorized disposal facility, provided that the owner shall at all times remain liable for
solid waste collection service charges assessed by the city pursuant to this chapter. (Ord.
04-06 (part), 2004)
New construction and remodels over 5,000 square feet will be required to recycle asphalt,
concrete, cardboard, metal and wood from construction sites.
8.04.030 Rates and charges.
Rates for solid waste collection shall be established and modified from time to time by the
city council. Every solid waste customer within city limits, whether residential or commercial,
receiving culinary water or sewer service from the city, shall be billed for solid waste service
(i.e., trash and recycling) together with water or sewer service charges. As provided for
water and sewer service charges, the owner of every property required to receive solid
waste collection services shall be required to execute an application agreeing to be liable
for all charges for service. In the event that a property owner fails or refuses to pay for solid
waste service, the city shall be authorized to discontinue providing solid waste service and
to disconnect the culinary water service connection to the property until all accrued charges
have been paid in full. Prior to terminating service, the city shall deliver a written notice of
default to the owner advising that if payment is not made in full by a date specified, the city
will discontinue solid waste and culinary water service to the property. Any person wishing
to contest a notice issued under this section may request a hearing before the city council
pursuant to Section 8.04.100 of this chapter.
A. Solid waste charges may be suspended for residential customers for periods of time in
excess of thirty days when the residence is unoccupied, provided that the property owner
provides written notice to the city treasurer of same. During the period the residence is
unoccupied, culinary water service and solid waste service shall be suspended. In no case
shall solid waste service be suspended pursuant to this subsection during a time in which
the residence also receives culinary water service.
B. Each residential unit shall be billed separately for solid waste service, unless
centralized collection is authorized pursuant to Section 8.04.040 of this chapter. Rates
assessed on residential customers shall be assessed on a per unit basis.
C. In its discretion, the city may issue a refund to a customer due to a billing error,
retroactive to a maximum of three months (without proration) from the date the correction is
made.
D. The solid waste collection rate applicable to a given property shall be based upon the
type of land use, whether commercial or residential, regardless of the type of container used
by the customer. Properties with more than one land use shall be charged the higher
applicable rate. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.040 Automated collection and point of collection.
All solid waste shall be deposited into approved containers for automated collection by the
contractor. The point of collection shall be at the curb of a public street or alley. In the
event that the property of the customer is not adjacent to a public street or alley, the
customer shall place the container in the next most accessible location acceptable to the
contractor, which may be on private property. Property owners shall allow the contractor
reasonable access to their property for purposes of collection.
A. Centralized collection may be authorized by the city for residential customers where
site constraints make individual can service impracticable, and where there is an individual
property owner or entity that assumes liability for payment of all solid waste collection
services. The city shall provide such authorization in writing. The rate owing for such
service shall be based upon the centralized collection rate multiplied by the number of
residential units. Residential customers utilizing centralized collection not authorized by the
city shall pay the standard residential rate. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.050 Collection schedule; time of placement.
Collection of solid waste shall be pursuant to schedules established by the city and
contractor, except that customers can request and pay for additional pickups in accordance
with approved rates as needed. Solid waste shall not be placed out for pickup more than
twenty-four hours before a scheduled pickup. Empty cans shall be promptly removed from
the curb within twenty-four hours of pickup. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.060 Rules and regulations.
City staff may promulgate additional rules and regulations as are necessary or appropriate
to implement this chapter. All such regulations shall be written and made available to the
public. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
ARTICLE II. HEALTH AND SAFETY
8.04.065 Distribution of disposable plastic bags prohibited. Revised 9/18
A. It is unlawful for the owner of any retail store to distribute disposable plastic bags to
customers at or before the point of sale. The owners of retail stores are encouraged to
provide recyclable paper bags, reusable bags, or boxes to customers and establish an at-
store recycling program that provides customers the opportunity to return clean carryout
bags.
B. Retail stores distributing paper bags to customers shall use bags containing a minimum
of forty percent recycled paper content.
C. The city manager or his/her designee(s) shall have the primary responsibility for
enforcement of this section. If the city manager or his/her designee(s) determines that a
violation of this section has occurred, he/she shall issue a written warning to the owner or
manager of the retail store indicating that a violation has occurred, and allowing a
reasonable period of time, but not less than thirty days, in which to cure or abate the
violation(s). Subsequent violations of this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth
below.
D. A person violating this section shall be liable for a civil penalty as follows:
1. A fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars for the first violation following a written
warning within a one-year period.
2. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for the second and each subsequent violation
within a one-year period.
3. The city may obtain civil injunctive relief, without requirement of bond, upon proof of
three or more violations within a one-year period. In any civil injunctive proceeding the city
may also recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. (Ord. 18-17 Att. A (part),
2018*)
*Code Reviser’s Note: Ord. 18-17 takes effect January 1, 2019.
8.04.070 Accumulations and disposal on property prohibited.
No owner or lessee of real property shall knowingly allow or cause solid waste or special
waste to be deposited, disposed, or otherwise allowed to accumulate upon property which
is not zoned and licensed as a storage or disposal site.
A. Accumulations of solid waste or special waste as a result of ordinary commercial or
residential activities is permitted in advance of regularly scheduled pickups, provided that all
solid waste is housed in approved containers, and any special waste is properly contained
so as to prevent odors, fumes, leaks, dust, insects, unsightly debris, animal infestations, or
other hazardous conditions or nuisances. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.080 Burning prohibited.
No person shall knowingly cause or allow solid waste or special waste to be burned or
incinerated within the city. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.090 Dumping prohibited.
No person shall knowing dump, leave, deposit, or release solid waste or special waste upon
any real property within the city, except in conformity with local zoning requirements and
applicable state and federal regulations. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004). A fine of $500 will be
assessed for illegal dumping.
8.04.100 Pre-enforcement notice.
Prior to commencing any civil enforcement or collection proceedings for a default or other
violations of this chapter, the city shall first deliver written notice to the affected person
advising of the nature of the violation and allowing a reasonable opportunity to cure or abate
the violation, or request a hearing before the city council. A person wishing to contest a
notice issued under this section may request a hearing by delivering written notice to the
city prior to the expiration of the cure period. A timely notice shall stay enforcement
proceedings until a hearing can be held. The city council’s decision shall be final for
purposes of seeking judicial review or enforcement. The exhaustion of this administrative
remedy shall be a jurisdictional prerequisite to a judicial action by any person challenging
the validity of any enforcement or administrative action by the city. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.110 Abatement.
In the event that a party fails to cure or abate a violation, the city may, in its discretion, elect
to remove or dispose of the offending solid waste or special waste. The city, or its
designee, shall be authorized to enter upon private property for the purpose of removing or
abating the violation. The owner of the real property shall be liable to the city for all actual
costs incurred in cleaning up or abating the violation. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.120 Collection.
In addition to all other remedies, the city may commence a civil action to collect any sums
owing pursuant to this chapter, or to obtain mandatory injunctive relief. In any injunctive
proceeding, the city need only prove the violation of the ordinance to obtain injunctive relief.
A. In no instance shall an owner or real property be held liable for solid waste, water, or
sewer service charges incurred by a prior owner of the property.
B. In its discretion, the city may elect to commence a civil action to collect any debt owing
under this chapter. In any civil proceeding where liability is imposed, the city shall be
entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs, in addition to the relief
authorized by this chapter. (Ord. 04-06 (part), 2004)
8.04.130 Criminal enforcement.
In addition to all other remedies, any violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a
criminal Class B misdemeanor, as provided under U.C.A. 76-3-204 and 76-3-301. In any
criminal enforcement proceeding, the court shall have jurisdiction to assess costs, order
restitution to victims, or require abatement of violations, as provided by law. (Ord. 04-06
(part), 2004)
8.04.140 Successive violations.
Each day of a continuing or ongoing violation of this chapter may be prosecuted as a
separate offense for purposes of all remedies authorized by this chapter. (Ord. 04-06 (part),
2004)