HomeMy Public PortalAboutPKT-CC-2019-11-12NOVEMBER 12, 2019
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
217 East Center Street
Moab, Utah 84532
Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Minutes: September 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
2019 -09 -24 mcc minutes draft.pdf
Minutes: October 8, 2019 Special Joint City Council/County Council Meeting
2019 -10 -08 mcc special joint meeting minutes draft.pdf
Minutes: October 8, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
2019 -10 -08 mcc minutes draft .pdf
Minutes: October 15, 2019 Emergency Joint Moab City Council/Grand County
Council/Castle Valley Town Council Meeting
2019 -10 -15 mcc minutes. joint.cc.gc.cv draft.pdf
Minutes: October 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
2019 -10 -24 mcc meeting minutes draft.pdf
Mayor and Council Reports
Administrative Reports
Citizens to Be Heard
Old Business
Presentation and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 Annual Audit of the City
of Moab
Discussion of Draft Walnut Lane Apartments RFP
agenda summary walnut lane rfp.pdf
draft walnut lane apartments rfp 11 -6 -19.pdf
Discussion of Draft Sustainability Action Plan
sustainability report -final 11 -2019 -done --dated for tracking
(2).pdf
executive summary sustainability plan 11 -2019 -final (1) (1).pdf
agendasummarysap1162019.pdf
New Business
Proposed Resolution 60 -2019: A Resolution Adopting Vulnerability,
Consequences, and Adaptation Planning (VCAP) Recommendations
Briefing and possible action
agendasummaryvcap1142019.pdf
vcapresolution1152019v3.pdf
moabvcaps_droughtandclimatereport (6).pdf
moabvcappresentation1142019.pdf
Proposed Resolution 57 -2019: A Resolution Adopting a Joint Cooperation
Statement Between the City of Moab and Dominion Energy
Briefing and possible action
agendasummarydominionjointcooperation11042019v2.pdf
dominionresolution1142019v2.pdf
dominion.pdf
Proposed Resolution 61 -2019: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of
Rachel Stenta as the City Treasurer
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheet.pdf
appointment resolution.pdf
Proposed Resolution 56 -2019: Approving a Hillside Development Permit for the
expansion of a parking lot for the Hampton Inn located at 488 N. Main Street,
Moab, UT, as referred to City Council by the Planning Commission
Discussion and possible action
cc agenda summary hampton inn hillside permit.pdf
exhibit a resolution 56 -2019 hillside permit for hampton inn.pdf
exhibit b hampton inn parking improvements_civil plans (2).pdf
exhibit c chapter 17.55 code.pdf
exhibit d engineering comments.pdf
exhibit e code analysis of 17.55.130.pdf
Proposed Resolution No. 54 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of
Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Stormwater Facility
Maintenance
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 54 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 54 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - udot and city of moab storm water maintenance
agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution 49 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of Moab
and Wang Organization for Wang Utility Construction
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 49 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 49 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - utility construction funding agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution No. 50 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of
Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Wang Utility Construction
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 50 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 50 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - udot us -191 widening wang betterment
improvements installation agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution 62 -2019: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of
Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheetbelt press.pdf
belt press offer.pdf
surplus property resolution 62 -2019 belt press.pdf
Proposed Resolution 58 -2019: A Resolution Endorsing the Efforts of the City of
Moab Economic Development to Renew the Utah Enterprise Zone in Moab
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheet enterprise zone.pdf
enterprise zone resolution.pdf
Canvass of the Moab General Election: The Canvassing of Votes from the Moab
City General Election held on November 5, 2019. This is for the final audit,
including those who voted absent and provisional ballots.
Discussion regarding eBikes on paved pathways
Discussion and possible direction to staff
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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NOVEMBER 12, 2019REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.City Council Chambers 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceApproval of MinutesMinutes: September 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-09 -24 mcc minutes draft.pdfMinutes: October 8, 2019 Special Joint City Council/County Council Meeting2019-10 -08 mcc special joint meeting minutes draft.pdfMinutes: October 8, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-10 -08 mcc minutes draft .pdfMinutes: October 15, 2019 Emergency Joint Moab City Council/Grand County Council/Castle Valley Town Council Meeting2019-10 -15 mcc minutes. joint.cc.gc.cv draft.pdfMinutes: October 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-10 -24 mcc meeting minutes draft.pdfMayor and Council Reports
Administrative Reports
Citizens to Be Heard
Old Business
Presentation and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 Annual Audit of the City
of Moab
Discussion of Draft Walnut Lane Apartments RFP
agenda summary walnut lane rfp.pdf
draft walnut lane apartments rfp 11 -6 -19.pdf
Discussion of Draft Sustainability Action Plan
sustainability report -final 11 -2019 -done --dated for tracking
(2).pdf
executive summary sustainability plan 11 -2019 -final (1) (1).pdf
agendasummarysap1162019.pdf
New Business
Proposed Resolution 60 -2019: A Resolution Adopting Vulnerability,
Consequences, and Adaptation Planning (VCAP) Recommendations
Briefing and possible action
agendasummaryvcap1142019.pdf
vcapresolution1152019v3.pdf
moabvcaps_droughtandclimatereport (6).pdf
moabvcappresentation1142019.pdf
Proposed Resolution 57 -2019: A Resolution Adopting a Joint Cooperation
Statement Between the City of Moab and Dominion Energy
Briefing and possible action
agendasummarydominionjointcooperation11042019v2.pdf
dominionresolution1142019v2.pdf
dominion.pdf
Proposed Resolution 61 -2019: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of
Rachel Stenta as the City Treasurer
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheet.pdf
appointment resolution.pdf
Proposed Resolution 56 -2019: Approving a Hillside Development Permit for the
expansion of a parking lot for the Hampton Inn located at 488 N. Main Street,
Moab, UT, as referred to City Council by the Planning Commission
Discussion and possible action
cc agenda summary hampton inn hillside permit.pdf
exhibit a resolution 56 -2019 hillside permit for hampton inn.pdf
exhibit b hampton inn parking improvements_civil plans (2).pdf
exhibit c chapter 17.55 code.pdf
exhibit d engineering comments.pdf
exhibit e code analysis of 17.55.130.pdf
Proposed Resolution No. 54 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of
Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Stormwater Facility
Maintenance
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 54 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 54 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - udot and city of moab storm water maintenance
agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution 49 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of Moab
and Wang Organization for Wang Utility Construction
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 49 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 49 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - utility construction funding agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution No. 50 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of
Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Wang Utility Construction
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 50 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 50 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - udot us -191 widening wang betterment
improvements installation agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution 62 -2019: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of
Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheetbelt press.pdf
belt press offer.pdf
surplus property resolution 62 -2019 belt press.pdf
Proposed Resolution 58 -2019: A Resolution Endorsing the Efforts of the City of
Moab Economic Development to Renew the Utah Enterprise Zone in Moab
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheet enterprise zone.pdf
enterprise zone resolution.pdf
Canvass of the Moab General Election: The Canvassing of Votes from the Moab
City General Election held on November 5, 2019. This is for the final audit,
including those who voted absent and provisional ballots.
Discussion regarding eBikes on paved pathways
Discussion and possible direction to staff
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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NOVEMBER 12, 2019REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.City Council Chambers 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceApproval of MinutesMinutes: September 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-09 -24 mcc minutes draft.pdfMinutes: October 8, 2019 Special Joint City Council/County Council Meeting2019-10 -08 mcc special joint meeting minutes draft.pdfMinutes: October 8, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-10 -08 mcc minutes draft .pdfMinutes: October 15, 2019 Emergency Joint Moab City Council/Grand County Council/Castle Valley Town Council Meeting2019-10 -15 mcc minutes. joint.cc.gc.cv draft.pdfMinutes: October 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-10 -24 mcc meeting minutes draft.pdfMayor and Council ReportsAdministrative ReportsCitizens to Be HeardOld BusinessPresentation and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 Annual Audit of the City of MoabDiscussion of Draft Walnut Lane Apartments RFPagenda summary walnut lane rfp.pdfdraft walnut lane apartments rfp 11 -6 -19.pdfDiscussion of Draft Sustainability Action Plan sustainability report -final 11 -2019 -done --dated for tracking (2).pdfexecutive summary sustainability plan 11 -2019 -final (1) (1).pdfagendasummarysap1162019.pdfNew BusinessProposed Resolution 60 -2019: A Resolution Adopting Vulnerability, Consequences, and Adaptation Planning (VCAP) RecommendationsBriefing and possible actionagendasummaryvcap1142019.pdfvcapresolution1152019v3.pdfmoabvcaps_droughtandclimatereport (6).pdfmoabvcappresentation1142019.pdfProposed Resolution 57 -2019: A Resolution Adopting a Joint Cooperation Statement Between the City of Moab and Dominion EnergyBriefing and possible actionagendasummarydominionjointcooperation11042019v2.pdfdominionresolution1142019v2.pdfdominion.pdfProposed Resolution 61 -2019: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Rachel Stenta as the City TreasurerBriefing and possible actionagenda summary sheet.pdfappointment resolution.pdfProposed Resolution 56 -2019: Approving a Hillside Development Permit for the expansion of a parking lot for the Hampton Inn located at 488 N. Main Street, Moab, UT, as referred to City Council by the Planning Commission Discussion and possible action
cc agenda summary hampton inn hillside permit.pdf
exhibit a resolution 56 -2019 hillside permit for hampton inn.pdf
exhibit b hampton inn parking improvements_civil plans (2).pdf
exhibit c chapter 17.55 code.pdf
exhibit d engineering comments.pdf
exhibit e code analysis of 17.55.130.pdf
Proposed Resolution No. 54 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of
Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Stormwater Facility
Maintenance
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 54 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 54 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - udot and city of moab storm water maintenance
agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution 49 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of Moab
and Wang Organization for Wang Utility Construction
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 49 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 49 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - utility construction funding agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution No. 50 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of
Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Wang Utility Construction
Briefing and possible action
resolution no. 50 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdf
attachment 1 - resolution no. 50 -2019.pdf
attachment 2 - udot us -191 widening wang betterment
improvements installation agreement.pdf
Proposed Resolution 62 -2019: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of
Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as Surplus
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheetbelt press.pdf
belt press offer.pdf
surplus property resolution 62 -2019 belt press.pdf
Proposed Resolution 58 -2019: A Resolution Endorsing the Efforts of the City of
Moab Economic Development to Renew the Utah Enterprise Zone in Moab
Briefing and possible action
agenda summary sheet enterprise zone.pdf
enterprise zone resolution.pdf
Canvass of the Moab General Election: The Canvassing of Votes from the Moab
City General Election held on November 5, 2019. This is for the final audit,
including those who voted absent and provisional ballots.
Discussion regarding eBikes on paved pathways
Discussion and possible direction to staff
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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NOVEMBER 12, 2019REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.City Council Chambers 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceApproval of MinutesMinutes: September 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-09 -24 mcc minutes draft.pdfMinutes: October 8, 2019 Special Joint City Council/County Council Meeting2019-10 -08 mcc special joint meeting minutes draft.pdfMinutes: October 8, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-10 -08 mcc minutes draft .pdfMinutes: October 15, 2019 Emergency Joint Moab City Council/Grand County Council/Castle Valley Town Council Meeting2019-10 -15 mcc minutes. joint.cc.gc.cv draft.pdfMinutes: October 24, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting2019-10 -24 mcc meeting minutes draft.pdfMayor and Council ReportsAdministrative ReportsCitizens to Be HeardOld BusinessPresentation and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2018 -2019 Annual Audit of the City of MoabDiscussion of Draft Walnut Lane Apartments RFPagenda summary walnut lane rfp.pdfdraft walnut lane apartments rfp 11 -6 -19.pdfDiscussion of Draft Sustainability Action Plan sustainability report -final 11 -2019 -done --dated for tracking (2).pdfexecutive summary sustainability plan 11 -2019 -final (1) (1).pdfagendasummarysap1162019.pdfNew BusinessProposed Resolution 60 -2019: A Resolution Adopting Vulnerability, Consequences, and Adaptation Planning (VCAP) RecommendationsBriefing and possible actionagendasummaryvcap1142019.pdfvcapresolution1152019v3.pdfmoabvcaps_droughtandclimatereport (6).pdfmoabvcappresentation1142019.pdfProposed Resolution 57 -2019: A Resolution Adopting a Joint Cooperation Statement Between the City of Moab and Dominion EnergyBriefing and possible actionagendasummarydominionjointcooperation11042019v2.pdfdominionresolution1142019v2.pdfdominion.pdfProposed Resolution 61 -2019: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Rachel Stenta as the City TreasurerBriefing and possible actionagenda summary sheet.pdfappointment resolution.pdfProposed Resolution 56 -2019: Approving a Hillside Development Permit for the expansion of a parking lot for the Hampton Inn located at 488 N. Main Street, Moab, UT, as referred to City Council by the Planning Commission Discussion and possible actioncc agenda summary hampton inn hillside permit.pdfexhibit a resolution 56 -2019 hillside permit for hampton inn.pdfexhibit b hampton inn parking improvements_civil plans (2).pdfexhibit c chapter 17.55 code.pdfexhibit d engineering comments.pdfexhibit e code analysis of 17.55.130.pdfProposed Resolution No. 54 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Stormwater Facility MaintenanceBriefing and possible actionresolution no. 54 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdfattachment 1 - resolution no. 54 -2019.pdfattachment 2 - udot and city of moab storm water maintenance agreement.pdfProposed Resolution 49 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of Moab and Wang Organization for Wang Utility ConstructionBriefing and possible actionresolution no. 49 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdfattachment 1 - resolution no. 49 -2019.pdfattachment 2 - utility construction funding agreement.pdfProposed Resolution No. 50 -2019: Approving an Agreement between City of Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Wang Utility ConstructionBriefing and possible actionresolution no. 50 -2019 agenda summary sheet.pdfattachment 1 - resolution no. 50 -2019.pdfattachment 2 - udot us -191 widening wang betterment improvements installation agreement.pdfProposed Resolution 62 -2019: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Moab as SurplusBriefing and possible actionagenda summary sheetbelt press.pdfbelt press offer.pdfsurplus property resolution 62 -2019 belt press.pdfProposed Resolution 58 -2019: A Resolution Endorsing the Efforts of the City of Moab Economic Development to Renew the Utah Enterprise Zone in MoabBriefing and possible actionagenda summary sheet enterprise zone.pdfenterprise zone resolution.pdf
Canvass of the Moab General Election: The Canvassing of Votes from the Moab
City General Election held on November 5, 2019. This is for the final audit,
including those who voted absent and provisional ballots.
Discussion regarding eBikes on paved pathways
Discussion and possible direction to staff
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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September 24, 2019
MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 24, 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. An audio recording of the evening
meeting is archived at: https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html and a video recording is
archived at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 4d1fPmd8hCk.
Executive Closed Session:
Councilmember Tawny Knuteson-Boyd moved to enter an Executive Closed Session to Discuss
Reasonably Imminent and/or Pending Litigation. Councilmember Kalen Jones seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones,
Guzman-Newton, and Duncan voting aye. Mayor Emily Niehaus called the Executive Session to
order at 6:30 PM. Councilmember Karen Guzman-Newton moved to end the Executive Closed
Session. Councilmember Rani Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman-Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus ended the Executive Closed session at 6:56 PM.
Regular Meeting—Call to Order and Attendance:
Mayor Niehaus called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. In
attendance were Councilmembers Kalen Jones, Karen Guzman-Newton, Mike Duncan, Rani
Derasary and Tawny Knuteson-Boyd. Also, in attendance were City Manager Joel Linares, City
Attorney Chris McAnany, Finance Director Rachel Stenta, City Engineer Chuck Williams,
Recorder Sommar Johnson and Deputy Recorder Joey Allred. Seventeen members of the public
and media were present.
Presentation by City Manager: City Manager Joel Linares said that the plaque that he had
meant to present didn’t arrive. He requested that this presentation wait until the next meeting.
Approval of Minutes: August 27, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Discussion: Councilmember Derasary stated that she had made some changes to the minutes.
Councilmember Duncan said that he had requested some changes, as well. Mayor Niehaus noted
that she had also requested changes on the Google Drive document. It was noted that the
changes had been made prior to this meeting.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the August 27, 2019 regular
meeting minutes. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting
aye.
Mayor and Council Reports: Mayor Niehaus reported that she participated in interviews
for the Treasurer, news pending. She attended an EMS meeting and they will be reporting later
the agenda. She attended the ULCT (Utah League of Cities and Towns) annual convention as a
board member to represent Southeast Utah. She moderated a panel on housing at that
conference. She participated in a selection committee of new members. She moderated a Rural
Caucus with Mayor Biermann from Park City on resort communities. As a member for the Board
for the Association of Local Government, she attended a CEDS meeting, Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategies, in which she was sure to weave all of Moab’s strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT), which is a guiding document for the Association
of Local Governments. She attended the Aggie Boulevard ribbon cutting ceremony where she cut
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the ribbon with former Mayor Dave Sakrison. She also participated in a Rural Health Focus
Group with the Chief and Assistant Chief. The hospital is doing a series of those groups to make
sure that they are listening to the community. They are a non-profit, so they can have a little
more flexibility and they are required to do outreach. She attended the County’s TRT Emergency
meeting to hear where they are with TRT reform and it prompted an idea to meet with Elaine
from the Travel Council and Lacey from the Chamber to make sure that they know that the City
is supportive of whatever the County chooses to do with this TRT reform, but that they want to
make sure that they show a unified front as leaders in the community and to make sure that the
Chamber, Travel Council, the City and the County are all communicating about how they are
addressing the community’s infrastructure needs, where they are going to be looking for
funding, and be collaborative instead of looking at who might be the villain.
Councilmember Derasary reported that she attended the ULCT meeting, as well. One of the
sessions was on the installation of 5G cell towers in the area, which taught them about the
infrastructure that might come in and what wriggle room, if any, the City might have on things
that get installed and what fees they can charge. There was a workshop on changes on Medical
Marijuana and industrial Hemp. There are several industrial hemp growers around Cisco, and
Spanish Valley, and there are two in Blanding. She attended a workshop that was more relevant
to cities that charge a property tax but, is relevant to counties and special service districts, about
transportation funds available through transportation reinvestment zones and the state
infrastructure bank. She attended a water banking workshop where they talked about pending
legislation in January to allow a pilot program whereby communities could bank their water
rights. It’s a little complicated to get into, but it sounded like worthwhile legislation that the
Council will want to get behind and it would be optional and local for communities and help
them keep their water rights local. She also attended a workshop on long-term open space
planning as Utah communities look towards 2050. She mentioned that the UMTRA project
reached its goal of moving the first 10 million tones and there will be a celebration in town on
October 8th when Representative John Curtis will be here. It will be held at Lion’s Park and there
will be information available. She recently received a few questions regarding the MAPS Senior
Housing project. Some residents are asking if Park Drive is going to connect because there
seems to be construction on both sides of the project. She said that she wanted to make sure that
people understand that the reason they are seeing work on both sides is because they are
temporarily doing waterline work on the other side.
Councilmember Duncan stated that he wanted to go on record to publicly thank the City and, in
particular, Jeff Kelly for doing a lot of work for the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of
the Moab Irrigation Company, to deal with a drain for one of the City’s lines through town. It
was much appreciated, so thanks again Jeff, Oscar and Ken Minor. He said that there is a lot of
stuff going on at the Water Advisory Board. Dana Van Horne attended, and the idea was thrown
out of piping the winter overflow from the City’s tank at Power Dam up to the County. This is
water that currently goes to the Colorado River in the wintertime and he had calculated that they
were talking about tens of acre feet, so it’s not an insignificant amount of water. Dana is looking
to see how much it would cost them to do that. It wouldn’t cost the City anything. At a MOPS
meeting held by Arne Hultquist. Kris Walkowski, a USGS Geologist was there and USGS has
published another Journal article based on the one that they did for the City, doing a better job
of tracing isotopes to allow them to find out where the water came from. The bottom line is that
their groundwater estimates have been generous so far, giving the area some room to grow
around, but they think that withdrawals beyond 3,300-acre feet per year would be depleting
storage in the aquifer. Currently, the “City takes a little shy of 2,000 and the County takes about
1,000. If that number holds up, we’re already on shaky ground”. He said that he hasn’t read the
Journal article yet, but he’s interested in doing so. He thanked Chris Baird because he sent him
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some County budget TRT revenue information, from which he had generated some spreadsheets
and he took options for the next decade or more of what different growth scenarios would look
like. He thanked Mayor Niehaus and Councilmember Guzman-Newton for going to the TRT
revision meeting. He is trying to look at what Representative Albrecht proposes vs. a couple of
alternatives. He likes what they are talking about so far “so we’re all on the same page”, and he
thought it was a big step forward.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she also attended the ULCT conference and
thought that most of the workshops were pretty good. She welcomed the Red Cross on the 14th
and thanked Wells Fargo. The two entities partnered together to install smoke detectors. The
Red Cross has a program where they partner with a city, a municipality or a private entity, and
they break up into teams of three and install up to three smoke alarms in homes that don’t have
them. There are no income verifications, they are free “and they just do it for you.” If a person is
hearing impaired, they have a place on their website where you can sign up for a bed shaker. She
attended a Museum Board meeting. They are moving along very slowly toward their grand
opening. They are recreating the topographical map that was in the old museum and it’s slowing
things down. There has been talk about opening without it, but a decision hasn’t been made yet.
The displays are coming along, the drawings look nice and they’ve moved everything back into
the museum. There will be some permanent displays and there will be some methods by which
they can change out displays and reconfigure walls to bring in traveling displays. She thinks it
will be a very nice museum. They are considering ideas for fundraising and looking at ways for
the museum to sustain itself. She attended the ribbon cutting and “it was definitely a feel-good
moment”. She attended a Housing Authority meeting. Their financials are in good shape and
they have gotten a couple of grants that they don’t normally get, so they are going to be able to
do some additional work. Construction has begun on the MAPS subdivision and Wingate
Village. Their Mutual Self-Help open house in Blanding was well attended and there were some
people that picked up packets for that. Land to build on for the Housing Authority is becoming
more and more scarce, so they are always on the lookout for a good piece of property to do self-
help homes or to do rehabs on.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton reported that she had attended two new business ribbon
cuttings. She attended the opening for the Donut Shop on Center Street and Café Italiano
celebrated their first-year anniversary and they are the new owners of the Tropical Snow, shaved
ice next door to their coffee espresso bar. There are a lot of social events that happened in the
community over the past two weeks. She attended the Dancing with the Moab Stars annual
fundraising event for the Multi-Cultural Center and thought that it was cool to see how many
different countries are represented in this small community. She attended the 50th anniversary
of the creation of the Mystic Rock Trail and was able to participate with some junior high
students doing trail maintenance on Saturday morning and attended the celebration in the
evening where a documentary film was shown on the creation of the Slick Rock Trail, which was
made possible by the idea of a local teacher and reporter for The Times Independent, Dick
Wilson, and collaboration from the BLM Area Manager at the time, Doug Wood. She also
attended the emergency meeting in the Grand County Council Chambers with the Travel Council
to discuss the bill that Representative Albrecht is proposing where 15% of the TRT finding would
be given to the Grand County Council for mitigation, taking the promotion funding from $47%
to 32%. Then she was fortunate enough to see Pluto and her four moons and Saturn and all her
striations at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arches National Park as it was designated an
International Dark Sky Park.
Councilmember Jones reported that he attended the monthly Travel Council meeting where The
Folk Festival gave a presentation. They are up over 40% compared to 2014 in year-to-date sales,
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they’re up 8% this year relative to last, 60% of the marketing has been to the Western Slope, but
they are shifting a little to the California area this year. They are planning on four free concerts
in 2020. For 2019 about 45% of the attendees were from out of the area, including 24 states and
six countries. Some of the folks who attended the last concert may have travelled to see that
particular band. The Travel Council is looking at Chicago and Arizona for future marketing
emphasis to try to go for more of an income-based draw rather than just quantity as far as who
visits the area. There is a new Moab Hospitality Action Network. It’s a group to facilitate more
dialogue among businesses. They are going to focus on gathering and disseminating data about
their industry. The Travel Council is planning to lease the billboard across from South Maverick
and do a “local messaging there”. They are also going to have a Town Hall meeting October 28th
on that campaign to facilitate community awareness of what that campaign is all about. Mayor
Niehaus asked if he was the Travel Council liaison? He said that he is planning to attend
informally and then, maybe in January of 2020 when the new Council looks at Board
Assignments, that could be formalized. The state will have one enforcement officer in
Southeastern Utah and one in Southwestern Utah to make sure that STR’s (short-term rentals)
are playing by the rules, because they are concerned about getting all their tax money. He had a
meeting with the Housing Authority to talk about getting George Luther from Vail here to give a
presentation. Hopefully that will get some dialogue started about possibly having a similar
program here. He attended a couple of Festival of Science events and it was nice to talk to some
of the local scientists and the work they are doing. He attended the Capital Improvement Plan
Prioritization Matrix meeting with department heads. He attended the International Dark Sky
Park Award Ceremony and said that Mayor Niehaus gave a great impromptu speech. He
attended a Solid Waste District Board Retreat getting ready for the Fall budgeting process.
Mayor Niehaus took a moment to thank City Manager Linares for doing such a great job. She
said that the City has really stabilized itself. Linares said that it is what the staff here does that
makes him get credit for doing a great job. He attended the USU ribbon cutting as well and said
that it is an awesome road and it's an awesome dream that’s happening there.
Administrative Report: Linares started by thanking the Public Works Facility Department
and the Police Department for their service during Friday’s Homecoming parade, because there
is a lot of work that goes into that that doesn’t always get seen. He said that there has been a lot
of media coverage of the City over the past two weeks. He said that he also attended the ULCT
and thanked them for the conference they put on for the Council and himself. He said that they
do a lot a of background and research to get the City information that they don’t always have the
time to stop and figure out on their own. He also wanted to thank the League for their
representation of Moab, because they do an excellent job making sure that the City has
representation on the Hill and they always reach out to the City to make sure that the City knows
what is going on. He said that there is 5G legislation that will be on the agenda for November
12th. There is also an email that he acquired from friends in Northern Utah that the Council
received, as well. They’ve prepared a full-on legal response to that, so he’ll be forwarding that
email to the Council as well, that will address some issues that went out. Water banking is
something that he has participated in in other cities. It is something that they did in Grantsville.
The City’s Water Law Attorney, Jeff Gittins, was a part of that, as well, so it is something that
they are both very familiar with. If that is something that the City is interested in doing, they can
provide Council with that information. He went on to talk about the overflow issue that
Councilmember Duncan brought up in his report, saying that if that is something the Council
wants to look into, he wanted to make sure that they run that through Jeff, as it would be one
government entity supplying that water to another government entity and they would want to
make sure that they would not be forfeiting any rights by allowing the use through another
entity. He said that the City has a new set of Policy and Procedures that they have been working
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on for over a year that is going to be on the agenda for the next meeting. He will get that out to
the Council so that they will have a chance to look at it, as it’s quite lengthy. He’ll be finalizing
the review over it in the next three days, or so. He will then get those documents out to Council,
so he asked Council to please watch for it. A new Assistant City Manager, Carly Castle, will be
starting on Monday. She comes to Moab from Salt Lake City where she has been part of their
Sustainability and Public Works Department. Her training and background have been in
management in those departments. Linares feels that she will be an excellent fit. The City has
also hired Kaitlyn Myers from the County who will start as the City’s Senior Project Coordinator
on Monday. He reminded everyone that the Pride Fest is this weekend and the Red Rock Arts
Festival is October 5th through the 12th. The new art trails sculptures will be displayed starting
October 12th. The Moab Showdown Film Competitions are taking place November 7th through
the 10th. Sign-ups for that should go up this week. He said that it's going to be a fun event and
that they are going to make entire films in 49 hours, air them and award them, and all of that
will take place at Star Hall. Submissions are open to anyone. Mayor Niehaus said that they are
going to have special guests who are going to judge that will be disclosed later. Linares said that
it is exciting and that it’s the 70th anniversary of the Moab to Monument Valley Film
Commission. That is why they are doing it here. It is the oldest Film Commission in the State.
The Turkey Trot Run will be held on November 16th.
Engineer Williams gave a presentation on three of their budgeted items they are undertaking.
The downtown parking structure is Hot Spot funding. They have received seven statements of
qualifications from architectural and engineering firms. They elected to do shortlist interviews
for three firms, hopefully this week Hopefully Council will negotiate a contract prior to October
22nd for Contract Award with Notice to Proceed around November 1st. They have a Design
Advisory Committee put together who will be working with them for the kickoff meeting until
the 100% plans and specifications. Mayor Niehaus asked who was serving on that committee.
Williams said that they have Councilmembers Jones and Guzman-Newton, Planning
Commission member Becky Wells, John Knight, Mike DeHoff and Faye Hutchins. He will get
them information about the scheduling of the 1st meeting and things like that. If things go well,
they will look at groundbreaking in 2021.
They had budgeted for an additional well as the system needs redundancy, as well as, additional
capacity, they have engaged one of their on-call consultants to design a new well that will
probably be next to well #5, which is off-line, out by the Golf Course. It’s an old well that hasn’t
functioned in a long time. Possible construction would likely begin this fiscal year, once they
receive cost estimates. The deterioration that occurs in the City’s manholes and concrete pipes is
caused by hydrogen sulfide gas and it’s worse there are areas of shallow slope, and around the
City, the shallow slopes are typically down by the plant, because they are in the old swamp area
by the Wetlands, or up on top of the hills. They have identified an area where they have
relatively new pipe, but the manholes are seriously deteriorating. They commissioned a small
study with one of their on-call consultants to do some data logging and data collection so that
they can evaluate mitigation alternatives. They are going to try to salvage as much as they can to
extend the life of that infrastructure if they can. He’s excited to see what they can come up with.
The latest information received on the Highway 191 Widening project, is that while right-of-way
is still an issue, UDOT project management staff believes that they’ll be able to move forward,
even with some of the right of way not 100% secured, because they have some interim steps, like
“right to occupy” and things such as that. They are hopeful for it to go out to bid late October
and that would allow them to start work after the 1st of the year and the connectivity to the-right-
of way. One of the 1st things they believe “contractors will be doing is installing storm drains
that’ll go down. There are detention basins on the uphill side of 191 and there’ll be a truck line
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that runs down the middle of the road. That’s work that could occur over the course of the
winter. It’s not temperature dependent.” The Engineering Department received 100% of the
plans this week for one last look. Councilmember Guzman-Newton said that she noticed that on
Millcreek Drive and Powerhouse Lane have potential traffic counters, and she was curious
because Council has received information from constituents about traffic in that area for new
development. Williams answered that there are two traffic counters that the City owns and the
City has a traffic count database that they use throughout the City and they just wanted to
update the ones on Mill Creek Drive, so it will be there for a week and then they’ll move it to
another location. All that information is available once they collect it and download the data.
Finance Director Stenta said that she wanted to go over a couple of changes to the Financial
Dashboard that they talked about last time, just highlighting a few things. She displayed a graph
shat showed the change in net position is revenue over expenditures. Operationally it could be
thought of as a kind of year to date profit and loss for those funds. She said that that doesn’t
mean that is where they will end up at the end of the year as some expenses come in periodically
throughout the year and some revenues come in at the beginning of the year, so it evens out. She
gave a quick update of utility revenue. They had sent out 180 disconnect notices for delinquent
accounts of $42,000. By the time they got down to the deadline, they only had to disconnect
eight for non-payment and five of those have been reconnected. Disconnect day was yesterday.
They’ve been working with customers, giving out payment agreements, making sure that they do
everything they can to help people keep their utilities on while keeping in mind that they do
need to collect utility fees for the City. One of the Councilmembers had requested that she
include the portion of sales taxes that comes from tourism revenue. Stenta broke it down into
sector by year. She noted that this was based on estimated tourism-based sales vs. all other
sales. She also pointed out that they were looking at the trend that the City’s sales-based taxes
are going up, but the expenditures are also going up due to the increase in demand in services.
She noted that Council has access to the data presented and that each section in the dashboard
is interactive, so if they are curious what accounts for general government in any given year or
Community Services, they can just click through and it will open a spreadsheet so that they can
see the detail for each department. She stated that she did get the Enterprise Fund balances in
the report, so they won’t see any blank spaces anymore. Councilmember Guzman-Newton said
that she has used it several times in the past couple of weeks and she was hoping to be able to
share it with the Travel Council, Chamber of Commerce and the new Hospitality Board so that
they can have data-driven information and not just emotional rhetoric to drive their
conversations. She’s sure that it would be more difficult to share outside of Council because it’s
interactive but having the City’s sales tax-based revenue and to be able to share that with the
community would be a good transparency tool. Stenta said that she would be happy to put
together whatever information would be helpful. She said that when the upgrade to the new
accounting platform in the next six to nine months, there will be a community dashboard that
can be on the City’s website. She said that she could also put together “a public facing version of
this in a separate dashboard. She asked that Council give her an idea of what would help the
community. Mayor Niehaus said that there is a lot of conversation right now, that sales and
businesses are down, and that isn’t the case based on the data they see on the taxes received. She
thinks Moab is doing a great job where both business and sector are expanding. “Sometimes
when that expansion happens, it feels like, maybe growth isn’t happening”. She feels that it is
important to share the data with the Travel Council and the Chamber so that they can better
inform their members of the facts. She said that maybe they could also get on their luncheon
agenda to do a presentation of the data, because she believes that they need that sales tax data.
Stenta highlighted the three big taxes for the community, sales tax, resort community tax and
transient room tax. She had just received September’s numbers and showed how it compares to
the last three years. She clarified that the revenue received in September is from 30-60 prior
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depending on the collector. She reminded Council that when they started the new solid waste
contract with recycling and started offering four different options for garbage service as part of
the contract, there is an open enrollment period, which is annually in October and February.
That is when people can make changes to their recycling and/or garbage service. That
information will be on the utility bills and the form is on-line. As garbage is a public health issue,
Linares asked Stenta to clarify that people can increase service anytime of the year. Stenta said
that was correct and that people could also opt-in for recycling at any time of the year. The open
enrollment period is more for decreases. The URL for this is moabcity.org/open, it will be on the
City’s website as well as the Facebook page.
Citizens to be Heard:
Sara Melnicof “I’m here to prove that I can talk about something other than recycling. We were
asked to give reports on the community contributions we got and I thought I would take just a
few minutes to explain to you what I’ve done with the money and I’ll submit a report tomorrow
to Carmella. So, I’m on call 24/7. I have been since 2002. I’ve gotten 1526 calls in that time
period resulting in 1382 assists, that’s up to today. Some of the assists are as simple as a phone
call to authorize gas. Some require up to 50 phone calls to coordinate things. Normally we help
with just emergency needs, like rent assist to keep people from, usually single parents, from
being out on the street, food, medicine, utilities, emergency lodging, bus and train tickets to
move some people we’d like to see moved out of town, get them where they need to go, but some
of the calls, and I’m very proud to have a Board member here, Ms. Beeson. She’s very familiar
with doing all this stuff. There was a pregnant woman with her husband and two kids traveling.
They got into a little fight. She got arrested. I got called by the Grand County Sheriff Chief
Deputy. She had just gotten a call that she had to get to a hospital right away she had a very
dangerous pregnancy. She was taken to the hospital, the husband just left her with the kids, he
just took off. She did have a miscarriage, so I put her up in a motel. I got her back home. I got
her a bus ticket and back to Green River to get on the bus. A hospital patient was taken off the
bus in Green River with serious health concerns. Hospital called me, they needed to get him
back on the train, so I hired a driver. We had a guy who was self-harming, he was cutting
himself, he had infections, he was off his meds, we got him back to his parents. A family of five
crashed their car, I was called by the police, so I get a lot of calls from Moab City Police, Grand
County Sheriff, Highway Patrol, the hospital, Seekhaven, Multicultural Center, Four Corners
Interact, WorkForce Services Authority, Churches, and individuals themselves, and we’ve all
tried to work together and to do what we can to help people. To date I’ve spent $16,726.65. I
usually spend about $25,000 a year. I raised about half of that at City Market. The community is
amazing, giving to us. In order to honor their trust, I’m very careful to make sure that the assists
I give, are real needs and I’m not getting scammed too much, but we all do occasionally, and so I
appreciate you guys supporting us with that and I’m going apply again and, hopefully we’ll get
more support. There’s never a dull moment, especially at three in the morning. I would be very
remiss if I did not honor Greta Thunberg for her brave, brave, brave actions to try to create
awareness of the fact that we’re living on a dying planet and we need to do everything we can to
make it a healthy planet, or it doesn’t matter how many roads we build, there’s just not going to
be any people on them. So, we need to restore for the sake of all of us”.
Charlotte Mates: “I’m Charlotte Mates, and I’ve been a citizen of Moab for the second time for
the last 20 years. The topic that I want to talk about today is, first of all, I want to thank this City
Council for all of the fabulous work. I just learned more about the last month in Moab than I
could ever read in the newspaper or by attending every event that I can possibly attend, by
listening to all of the reports, and I thank you all for all the time and attention that you give to
our community. So, thank you. I’m requesting please, please, please thoroughly vet the City
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funding for any and all partnering and budgeting to provide matching funds for in-town
shuttles, shuttle busses to Green River for Amtrak and Greyhound connections infrastructure
for locals to be shared and inclusive of tourists transportation for all on Link On Utah Link On
America. USU Moab is coming to Moab and I believe that we’re behind the times in identifying
any transportation that will be helpful to our community. I know we’re behind the times, I know
that the USU Moab was supposed to be built the day before I moved here 20 years ago on
Halloween Day. I am kindly asking each and every one of you to look at partnering, the TRT
money for budgeting, and I know that some of you were on the email that I, in a panic, sent out
because there was money available, and the Southeastern Utah League of Governments and
Jade Powell identified, through the whole process with UDOT, that there are funds available,
and you had to put in a letter of intent, that letter of intent, we had decided on the August 14th
meeting with Southeastern League of Government Transportation Transit Committee, that the
most important one on that that should go forward was section 6210 of that bill and that is the
senior mobility and disability funding to be applied for those grants that were upcoming and
that letter of intent needed to be into UDOT by the 1st of October, which Verleen Striblen from
the Grand County Senior Center, or the Ground County, what do you call it? Grand Center, is in
charge of that and has been diligent in her efforts to get that in. So, just in education and one of
the things that I would like to request, and I’m not sure how to go about this, but it’s to ask the
County and City to work together diligently on transportation issues, again Link On Utah, thank
you very much for your time and attention. Appreciated it.
Presentation by Grand County Emergency Management Services (EMS)
A presentation was made by Grand County EMS Executive Director Andy Smith and EMS
District Board Members, Elizabeth Tubbs and Jason Taylor. Smith handed out a report to
Council Members for them to read at their convenience. Smith said that he thought that it would
be appropriate for them to give the City an update on many things from last year. In 2018 The
City Council voted a letter of support to be included in the Special Service District that the
County was creating for EMS. With that, one City Councilmember sits on the District Board. He
felt that it was important that they report to those organizations that support what they do. He
reported that CIB (Community Impact Board) awarded the Municipal Building Authority funds
to move forward with the building of a new facility for the EMS Department totaling just under
$5,000,000 and it was 75% loan at 0% interest. They are grateful to CIB for seeing how
important the need is. However, they don’t have any property, CIB has been very supportive and
understanding and they have been working closely with EMS to work out the details. A local
developer has stepped up with two property options and both have significant development
needs. They are in the process of pricing those out to see if they will be able to afford to do the
necessary development of the land and still be able to pay for the new building. EMS said that
once they have a location, they may need to request that the City ease the parking requirements
for that area, specifically for their facility. Smith said that the District is in an interesting
situation. Growth has continued, sales tax has continued to go up, TRT, while not as high as
projected, has still seen an increase. Smith said that hey are seeing more and more calls and
usage of the ambulances has increased significantly over the past 10 to 15 years. They have seen
a 58% increase in their calls over the past 10 years. They have had to move from a volunteer-
based service to a full-time paid service and they want to continue to invest in their staff.
Historically, EMS has received additional funding from the City and the County Councils. This
year, due to some significant needs for storm drainage and other infrastructure, they are not
giving EMS the allotment that they were given the previous year. Last year EMS received
$317,000, and they will only receive half of that this year. EMS is are fine with using the money
for significant storm drainage needs, but at the same time it leaves them short. They will also
now have the bond payment, so they requested that they be allowed to attend during the City’s
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next budget process to request help in the next year, to see if they can “talk the City into jumping
on board and helping define some of the services”. They can’t raise their rates as ambulance
services are mandated by the state. They are not a taxing entity either, so they can’t tax. They do
receive some health care sales tax funds, and they will be requesting more of those in order to
make up the difference. Smith told Council that 53% of their calls are in City limits and their
average response time in the City is less than eight minutes, so their crews are very, very good at
what they do. Taylor said that he started running ambulance in 1997 and he stared as a
volunteer while he worked, because during that time you could be involved and could break off
from work and go do a call for two or three hours, but as times started changing and insurance
billing started to change, it got to the point where volunteers couldn’t work anymore. They could
no longer volunteer and still do their day jobs. With full-time employees they are able to provide
a better, faster service and have gone from ”call-out-time” where volunteers had to be at the
station within 10 minutes and now the employees are leaving the station within two to three
minutes and it’s making a huge difference in the community and to the locals. He said that there
are times now, where there are three, four or five ambulances out a any one time and a lot of
those are doing transfers to Salt Lake or Grand Junction where they take ambulances out of
service. Tubbs said, “I guess I’m always the one doing the RAH, RAH, for the EMS services and I
won’t be any different tonight”. She said that she was on the County Council when an
independent study of EMS service was ordered. She said that she knew that Smith was working
60-70 hours/week on calls at that time and that was when most of the service was still
voluntary. The independent assessment pointed out that they needed to hire people full-time,
you can’t rely on volunteers where they are currently running a fair number of calls to Green
River where they don’t have people who will volunteer. She said that the call volume had
increased to the point that could no longer run the service with volunteers. The low wages in
Grand County also make it difficult to recruit and retain people. Mayor Niehaus said that the
narrative of EMS is very important for everyone in the community to hear. The amount that
EMS is not going to be receiving from the County sounds like they will have about $150,000
shortfall that they are projecting. The narrative is important because, the City is doing their best
to create partnerships and reach out beyond the valley to understand what resources they have
to be able to get organized and deal with, not just the physical infrastructure, but how they are
operating their business. As EMS is doing runs for Green River there could be an opportunity
where they could look for funding that’s outside of the City’s valley. Perhaps the presentation
and the narrative that they have shared will help to get those dollars because EMS is providing
services outside of the valley and outside of Grand County. Smith said that he was once the
President of the Rural EMS Directors Association and he will be speaking at UAC on Thursday
about this issue. He said that Grand County and Moab City are actually in a very strong position
in rural EMS. Mayor Niehaus asked what he meant when he said that the County and the City
are in a strong position. Smith said that they are doing well compared to most rural services.
Paiute and Daggett Counties currently have no EMS service. They are relying on neighbors that
are hours away to provide that service. Smith said that they have been able to maintain a very
strong and vibrant system through some great staff and some great partnerships. He said that
reaching out to those communities, “we work very closely with the health clinic in Green River
and we’ve been working with them to try to, okay, what can we do to help this community apply
its own service because, I almost didn’t make it here because I was on a call in Green River on a
stroke call”. He said that they had four ambulances out at that time and that was why he almost
didn’t make it to the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Mayor Niehaus said that maybe Green River could be
part of that funding structure and she was very grateful for the presentation and knowing that
“something’s going to be coming down the road in terms of building within the City. She said
that she was excited that they would be working with Nora to look at some of the parking issues.
Tubbs said that she wanted to thank them, personally for their support for this project. That the
support that was shown at the CIB meeting by community members, government and non-
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government at that quick meeting was phenomenal. Mayor Niehaus thanked them for the
presentation.
Old Business:
Proposed Ordinance 2019-24: An Ordinance Amending Title 3 of Moab Municipal
Code to include Chapter 3.50, Master Fee Schedule and Modifying Certain Fees
and Rates Charged by the City
Briefing and Possible Action
Discussion: Fees have historically been approved either by ordinance or resolution. The
resolution or ordinance would have language such as “this will be done by fee to be set by
Council at a later date”. Staff has gathered them all in one master fee schedule that would be
passed by ordinance by Council. Going forward the fee schedule will be brought to Council every
May as they go into the budget and can be adjusted throughout the year. This task has been
assigned to City Finance Director Rachel Stenta. The fees are supported by studies and are based
on the City’s actual costs to provide these services. In going through the fees, they found some
that were too high and have reduced them, while others have been too low. Mayor Niehaus said
that there were a couple of fees that the Council wanted to address and asked Council if they had
any proposed changes to the fee schedule. Councilmember Jones had concerns regarding the
long-term rental licensing fees. He understood that they would have additional elements of a
long-term rental management program and that they were on hold until the new Treasurer is in
place. The City is also in a housing crisis and he didn’t want to impose additional costs/barriers
to leaders. He would like to be leading with the benefits and the City is currently leading with
the fee. Council entered into discussion regarding this matter and a possible Good Landlord
Program that staff is going to work on, and possibly suspending a decision on this fee until May.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked for the justification for the base fees for special events.
She said that the fee was $80 in 2012 and $820 for 2019. She said that before, it was always just
one event fee and now there is level 1, level 2, etc., and that in other cities, even Park City, their
fees are $500. Linares explained that these fees aren’t really the sort of thing that you can look
at other communities and cross compare. The majority of the fees never cover the cost of what
the City provides, and the City is subsidizing them. To issue a special event permit, it’s going to
go through five different department heads who then take it their department meetings and run
it through their staff to determine what kind of traffic control and traffic planning will be
needed, how much law enforcement and for how many hours they would be needed and so
forth. A lot of man-hours go into it just to be able to say, “that looks great let’s do it”. That does
not include the actual patrol car that the special event promoters pay for. He said that if Council
wants to reduce it, they can, but that permit is being touched by about 2o employees by the time
it gets approved and hours are being spent on them. They aren’t being rubber stamped
Councilmember Guzman-Newton said that she would like to get away from having the fees set
so high that the community has to go to the Council to community contributions. Discussion
ensued regarding fees and community contributions and perhaps a renewal fee to be reduced. It
was decided to leave it as is.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton went on to discuss Recreation fees. She said that childcare
needs to be made clear that it’s by the hour. Currently it just shows that its $3.00 and it's just
assuming that it’s an hourly fee for childcare. She also said that she believes that the $5.00 fee
for showers should be much higher. The non-resident class fees are way to low, as $3.00 is the
same as that for a resident. It was decided to move forward with the fees as stated and revisit
them in May.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked about sewer impact fees She said that the sewer impact
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fees are less outside of the city. Stenta said that is because it is for treatment only and the impact
fees inside city limits include a collection component. Discussion followed regarding the higher
impact fees for bakeries, dry cleaners and restaurants, as well as why the City doesn’t include the
collection component for those outside of city limits.
Councilmembers Guzman-Newton and Jones went on with civil code violations. Illegal use of a
vehicle as a dwelling is $650/day and illegal camping in undesignated area is the same. There
was discussion and it was noted that unlawful parking, idling and camping was $120. That was
pointed out before the meeting and it was an oversight by staff so the illegal camping in
undesignated area has been removed. Councilmember Guzman-Newton was concerned that if
someone actually had to live in their vehicle, they would be charged $650/day. There was
discussion about complaints that staff had been receiving about people living in RV’s on city
properties around town and in parking lots that they have had to have removed. Linares said
that they have not cited or fined any of them. There was discussion that as long as warnings are
given, a big fine could be a deterrent.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton also mentioned citing people for having an illegal chicken. It
was noted that the fee schedule says, prohibited use of chickens. Prohibited use would include
things like having too many chickens on the property. Councilmember Guzman-Newton said
that she wasn’t suggesting a change, she was just noting the ones that stuck out for her.
Discussion ensued and it was decided that they would have a fee schedule workshop in April.
Councilmember Jones asked for clarification that the Title 5 Business Licenses current requires
that long-term rental operators get a business license and asked if they would still be required to
get a license if they suspend the fee? Linares said that they would still be required to get a
business license, but the City would not be able to charge a fee for it.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-24, an Ordinance
Amending Title 3 of Moab Municipal Code to include Chapter 3.50, Master Fee Schedule and
Modifying Certain Fees and Rates Charged by the City and striking fees for residential long-term
rentals and directing and directing staff, at their convenience, to propose a coordinated package
of long-term rentals management tools which may include, but not be limited to licensure or a
good proprietor program education, other value-added elements for proprietors and tenants, as
well as possible sequencing of implementation and advance community outreach to optimize for
early acceptance and success of city involvement and long-term rentals and clarified that the
recreation fee for childcare is per hour and direct staff to reevaluate recreation fees soon,
especially non-residential fees. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Proposed Resolution 01- 2019: A Resolution Adopting The Administrative
Guidelines for the Use of City Parks
Briefing and Possible Action
Discussion: Councilmember Derasary said that there were a number of questions in the
shared document that she didn’t think that they had had a chance address as a group. She asked
if they were abandoning the idea of people being able to reserve a table at Swanny Park for
parties. Discussion ensued about making the picnic tables reservable, adding that to the policy,
and that Swanny Park is in the middle of town and walkable so it should be left as a first come
first served. Linares said that this policy is just a set of rules for the everyday person who wants
to use the park to know what they are and aren’t allowed to do there. The column that says that
the park is reservable under a special event and to go to that chapter and follow those rules. It
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was decided that the two corner picnic tables be made reservable. Councilmember Derasary
went on to say that this was the first time that she had seen a proposal that the parks begin
opening from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Linares said that special event permits would allow people
to change those hours for their events. Open hours mean the timeframe that the park is open to
the public. The times were chosen because the signs at the parks are already posted that way.
She asked if it might be better to be a little more specific in the table regarding alcohol at Lions
Park and Old City Park because she thought that was only allowed by permit. Linares said that
the permitting is for special events. This policy is for everyday users to be able to have a beer
while playing horseshoes, or similar activity. However, they would still have to comply with
public intoxication rules and disorderly conduct laws. There was more discussion about this
being a significant change for the community. She asked if they could have more clarity about
dogs in the parks. Linares said that both public works and animal control weighed in on this. It
was decided that dogs would be allow on the South Lawn of Old City Park on a leash.
Councilmember Derasary asked if amplified sound was now just going to be allowed or only by
permitting? It means that people will be allowed to have amplified music as long as it complies
with the noise ordinance. Council is willing to see how this goes. She asked what it meant to be
able to reserve the stage north at Old City Park. That means that the rental includes the stage
and everything north of it, the volleyball court, the pavilion, the BBQ, etc. She also asked if it
would be easy to put up a map for people looking to be able to see where the reservable area is.
Linares said that is the plan, but they didn’t want to get ahead of themselves. She said that a
question that a lot of Council has asked is, why does the Bark Park require a driver’s license or
government ID? Linares said that he guessed that the original logic behind that is if a dog is off
leash and bites someone, the officers called need information to exchange for liability reasons. It
was agreed to strike needing to have a driver’s license or government ID at the Bark Park.
Councilmember Derasary said that she didn’t see any language that says that a reservation needs
to be made within a limited amount of time in advance of the reservation date and time. Linares
said that he believed that time limit is 48 hours to give the Public Works employees time to go to
the park and post it, make sure that the sprinklers are shut off, or whatever else is needed. It was
suggested that the time limit be included to clarify the matter. A decision was made to amend
paragraph 3.1 to include, please allow 48 hours’ notice prior to event for reservation.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Resolution 01-2019, A
Resolution Adopting the Administrative Guidelines for the Use of City Parks with the discussed
and agreed upon amendments. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-
Newton voting aye.
New Business
Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment of Jessica O’Leary to the City Planning
and Zoning Commission:
Mayor Niehaus stated that this was the only application that she had to forward to the Council.
She said that she knows O’Leary and believes that she will work hard and be diligent in
planning. There was no further discussion.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to Confirm Mayoral Appointment of
Jessica O’Leary to the City Planning and Zoning Commission effective immediate to commit to
complete the former appointment of Cory Shurtleff, her term will expire December 31, 2020, she
will be eligible for reappointment at that time. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd,
Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
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Award to Hank Williams Inc. for Construction of the North Sewer Line Project
and Approval of Contract in the amount of $1,654,609.07
Briefing and possible action
There was no discussion
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to Award Contract to Hank Williams for
the Construction of the North Sewer Line branch and approve Contract in the amount of
approximately 1.7 million dollars. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and
Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Pedestrian Traffic Crossing at 300 South and 400 East
Briefing
Mayor Niehaus thanked City Engineer Chuck Williams for the information included in the
Council packets describing was happening there, but also describing how crosswalks are
delineated. Williams said that they performed the evaluation for crosswalks at the request of the
Charter School. It was determined that the pedestrian crosswalk at Locust Lane on 400 East is
not no eligible as a school crosswalk. However, a school crosswalk is justified on 300 South at
the intersection of 300 South and 400 East. A school crosswalk is striped with signage and
would allow the opportunity to put a school crossing guard there if they choose to do so. It was
Williams’s recommendation that they put the school crosswalk at the intersection of 300 South
and 400 East and communicate with the Charter School that they should do some parent
outreach because it is currently an unsafe situation. The City’s observations show that people are
parking on the north side of the street and then jaywalking across the street with their kids when
they are only half a block from the farthest crosswalk. He does not think that it is unreasonable
to take the safety precaution of designating that crosswalk as a school crosswalk, but it could
also easily be addressed through staff at the school standing on the curb making sure that people
aren’t jaywalking and have law enforcement participate. Discussion followed where Williams
was asked to reiterate why they couldn’t put in a mid-block crosswalk. He said that the criteria
are very specific about mid-block crosswalks. One of the criteria is that it must be a minimum of
600 feet from the nearest crosswalk or school crosswalk. The requested mid-block crosswalk
would be about 250 feet from the 300 South cross walk which is still used by people of all ages.
The 300 South crosswalk would have to be removed and there is a requirement of no parking
within 425 feet of a school crosswalk on either side. Further discussion followed regarding the
use of orange flags at pedestrian crosswalks. Council directed staff to change the existing
crosswalk at the intersection of 300 South and 400 East to a school crosswalk. It was also
suggested that staff do a traffic count for a possible crosswalk at Mivida Drive by the HMK
Elementary School.
Proposed Ordinance 2019-29: An Ordinance To Remove Or Amend References To
Fees in The Moab Municipal Code Upon the Adoption of a Master Fee Schedule,
Chapter 3.50, And To Remove The Mutual Commitment Registry, Chapter 9.44
Briefing and possible action
Discussion: There was some discussion about adding fireworks back into the fee schedule for
next year.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve An Ordinance To Remove Or
Amend References To Fees in The Moab Municipal Code Upon the Adoption of A Master Fee
Schedule, Chapter 3.50, And To Remove The Mutual Commitment Registry, Chapter 9.44.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
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Proposed Resolution 08-2019: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor on Behalf of
the City of Moab to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with ArtTrails for the
Placement of Art Installations in the City of Moab
Briefing and Possible Action
Discussion: Councilmember Derasary recused herself as she works for an artist in town and
considers it a conflict. There was no further discussion.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve A Resolution Authorizing the
Mayor on Behalf of the City of Moab to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with ArtTrails
for the Placement of Art Installations in the City of Moab
Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with
Councilmembers, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab:
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the bills in the amount of $1,273,956.64.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Guzman-Newton moved to adjourn the meeting.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 8:53 PM.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- DRAFT
SPECIAL JOINT CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
October 08, 2019
Special Meeting & Attendance: The Moab City Council held a Special Joint City and County
Council Meeting on the above date in the City Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217
East Center Street, Moab, Utah. A recording of the meeting is archived at
www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. A video recording is archived at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= es_dCoXqQUc.
County Council Chair Evan Clapper called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM. In attendance
were U.S. Congressman John Curtis and Sue Curtis, Curtis District Director Lorie Fowlke, Curtis
Chief of Staff Corey Norman and Curtis Rural/Public Lands Advisor, Senator Romney’s Eastern
Utah Director Clay Crozier, Grand County Council Chair Evan Clapper, Vice Chair Terry Morse,
County Councilmembers Jaylyn Hawks, Mary McGann, Curtis Wells, Greg Halliday and Rory
Paxman, Moab City Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, City
Councilmembers Kalen Jones, Rani Derasary, and Karen Guzman-Newton, County Council
Administrator Ruth Dillon, City Manager Joel Linares and Assistant City Manager Carly Castle,
Castle Valley Mayor Jazmin Duncan and Town Councilmembers Harry Holland and Bob
O’Brien, Southeast Utah National Park Services Superintendent Kate Cannon, Manti La Sal
National Forest District Ranger Mike Diem, BLM Assistant Field Manager Jennifer Jones, Utah
State Parks SE Region Manager Megan Blackwelder, Emergency Medical Services District
Director Andy Smith, Moab Valley Fire District TJ Brewer, Grand County Sheriff Steve White,
County Attorney Christina Sloan, County Clerk/Auditor Chris Baird, County Surveyor Lucas
Blake, County Treasurer Chris Kauffman and County Assessor Debbie Swasey, Travel Council
Board Chair Howard Trenholme and Travel Council Director Elaine Gizler, Airport Director
Judd Hill and Airport Board Chair Bill Groff, Moab Community Childcare Tess Barger, City
Recorder Sommar Johnson and City Deputy Recorder Joey Allred. Twenty-three members of
the public and media were also present.
REMARKS FROM CONGRESSMAN CURTIS:
Congressman Curtis said that County Council Chair Clapper and others had taken him out to do
some canyoneering that morning and it reinforced what a beautiful place Grand County is, and
how important it is that decisions be made that preserves and protects it for years to come. He
was once the Mayor of Provo City and believes that the best form of government is that that’s
closest to the people. He said that he has the utmost respect for the community’s elected officials
and feels that his job is to work for them. He said that he was there to listen to what they all had
to say and find the areas where he can be helpful in accomplishing what is important to this
community.
County Council Chair Clapper said that there has recently been community-wide conversation
on tax reforms in the state that could potentially have deep impacts on the city, such as the
Transient Room Tax, Estate Tax and Sales Tax. There has also been discussion of the impacts to
local government due to underfunding for public lands management. Clapper said that he
wanted to bring Curtis up to speed on some agreements that are in place to work with local
authorities in partnership with some of the local land managers. He invited comments from the
agencies present of what they were experiencing.
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DIALOGUE ON:
●Impacts to local government due to underfunding for public lands
management
Sheriff White explained how tourism has grown over the last several years and the huge impact
that it has had on all public safety resources, such as Law enforcement, Fire and EMS. They are
working with some cooperative agreements to try to meet the actual needs. They are working on
a contract with BLM, because the previous contract didn’t cover 1/3 of what the Sheriff’s Office
really does. There are 14 Sheriff’s that are going to DC next month to meet with the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Secretary of Interior on these contract issues. They are trying to get back to
where the cooperative agreements are fair with rules that will dictate who is going to do what.
He pointed out that the County has been working with Sand Flats and they are going to adopt
ordinances that will have the Sheriff’s Department taking on resource crimes, but they need the
tools to be able to do so and they need to work with their federal partners to facilitate it. White
gave an example of the County’s Search Rescue being the busiest in the State and 100% of their
rescues are on public lands. He said that EMS is experiencing the same thing, and they all need
some help.
County Attorney Sloan presented a draft ordinance that is an effort that both state and federal
land managers have worked on with the County, Sand Flats, the Sheriff’s Office and the County
Attorney’s Office to start the process to draw up these ordinances because they don’t have any
code on their books to allow law enforcement to cite or charge anyone with a violation on public
lands. Federal land managers don’t have the resources to respond to such violations either. The
ordinance will give law enforcement the codes to enforce violations on public lands. She
explained that visitation has increased by 60% at Arches National Park and 71% at the BLM
while contributions have remained the same since 2011.
Travel Council Chair Howard Trenholme stated that it comes down to money. He said that he
feels that local taxpayers and business owners are burdened with costs that shouldn’t be theirs.
Local law enforcement is huge. The Sheriff’s Office is responding to calls on public lands because
BLM only has two rangers in three full districts. He said that Grand County’s district had 2.9
million visitors and that it is only a class 5 county with a population of 10,000 residents that is
overperforming, so they need help. The State of Utah collects user taxes for every admission,
camp fee and permit for State Parks. He thinks that the people who come here should be the
ones paying the taxes that would help the counties deal with them. There is no other class 5
county like this in Utah.
Congressman Curtis said that one of the things that he has observed when it comes to federal
agencies is that most people like the federal employees that work in their midst and get
frustrated with the agencies in DC. He thinks that the BLM move to Colorado is important
because it will put the decision makers in the middle of these states that have so much federal
land. The decision makers don’t really understand what it’s like to live in a county that is 96%
federal land. He thinks that the BLM move is a first step and they need to continue that type of
connection, connecting the County’s real-life realities with Washington DC, where his colleagues
don’t understand the pressures the County is dealing with. He has been hearing the same things
from the four counties of Southeast Utah. He represents Grand, Emery, San Juan and Carbon
Counties and if the four counties were to come together on some of these issues, they would be
far more powerful.
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County Council Chair Clapper said that it comes down to communication and connections as a
critical piece, and hopefully that is the first step toward some of the funding requests. As of now,
it is the people who live in this county that are supporting 90% of public lands.
Congressman Curtis stated that when he was in Provo 50% of their land was non-taxable, and
they complained about that, so he understands the shift of the tax burden to the property
taxpayers when 6% of the landowners are paying 100% of the burden. Congress will be having a
Western Caucus in two week and they will be coming to Moab where the community can make
their case as they have done today.
●Continued funding for Essential Air Service
Airport Director Judd Hill said the federal government made a great decision in 1978 to
deregulate the airlines. It led to cheaper flights, more flights and more destinations. The
downside to that decision was that the federal government was no longer telling private
businesses what to do anymore. That’s a great thing from a business perspective, but not from a
small community perspective. It put small communities in a bind and they no longer had air
service. The establishment of Essential Air Service was a way for the federal government to
provide a funding source to subsidize the private industry to provide services for small
communities. This is their lifeline. Grand County’s annual visiting population is equivalent to
one of the large cities across the US. However, as a small community, Grand County doesn’t
have the voice that the Wasatch Front or downtown Chicago does, so it’s an easy component of
the federal budget to cut. Without congressional support representing rural America, “it is a way
that could, literally, cut us off from connection to the outside world”.
Congressman Curtis said that there was actually an amendment on the House floor to remove
100% of the Essential Air funding, he voted against that amendment, as did enough of his
colleagues. However, what he believed Hill was saying was that some in Washington see it as
low hanging fruit to cut and don’t understand it. Curtis said that he would be their voice with
help from Hill telling him what to say from time to time. He would like to work with Hill in
securing some funding and doing some good things for the airport.
●Use of federal highway gravel pits
Castle Valley Mayor Jasmine Duncan said that they had sent a letter asking that Curtis look into
allowing municipalities the use of federal highway gravel pits. Use of the federal highway pit
(Gulch Pit) would be a five-mile round trip from Castle Valley to get materials, while others
would be a 16-30-mile round trip. Being that close to a viable pit and being unable to use it is an
interesting situation. She was hoping that something could be worked out. The current permit
holder is UDOT and they’ve had no issue with Castle Valley “piggybacking” with them in the
past. City Councilmember Tawny Knuteson-Boyd added that there are several federal pits in the
Grand County area and the County has historically been able to access them. It is only recently
that they have been asked not to and it can almost double the cost of a project, just in
transportation costs. Castle Valley Councilmember Harry Holland added that Castle Valley is
unique in that it is surrounded by BLM and other federal property. He said that he used to be
the Castle Valley Roads Manager and the state never had any issues with them using the pits for
Castle Valley projects. However, “the Federal Highway Commission decided that all the
materials in the pit belonged to them, but the land belonged to the BLM and that is where the
rub is”.
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Congressman Curtis said that he would need to learn more about it but would be happy to see if
they could be helpful. Curtis asked Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd to add onto the Castle Valley
letter and add either of their contact information so that he can get back to them.
●OHV use in National Parks
County Council Chair Clapper said that topic came as a recent surprise to the community.
Neither Council has had a chance to meet together and take a stance one way or another and
asked National Park Service Regional Superintendent Kate Cannon to fill everyone in. Cannon
said that state law changed in 2018 to allow ATVs of all sorts to operate on roads, streets and
trails everywhere except the Wasatch Front and communities weren’t given the opportunity to
opt out. That also would have put ATV’s in national parks, but it was felt that it would be
inappropriate in national parks as the noise they make goes over the 60 decibels set in their
regulations. National parks were able to use those regulations to preclude those vehicles into the
parks. Now there is a proposal that that be changed, and they are working to try to avoid that
happening. County Attorney Sloan said that of all of the special events held in Moab, the ATV
Rally has been held here for a few years and has gotten more negative comments to the County
Council than any other event this year and the noise has been the chief complaint. They have
been placed on a one-year probationary period and she has been working with Friends of Arches
and Canyonlands for the creation of a resolution to ask that ATV’s not be allowed in National
Parks. Discussion ensued and Congressman Curtis recommended that they bring all of the
different stakeholders together on this matter to enable him to further a bill for Grand County
public lands. Congressional action demands consensus and he and his team are ready to be a
willing partner.
●Other federal-related topics of interest
County Councilmember Curtis Wells wanted to discuss congestion issues in Arches National
Park, and invited Parks Superintendent Cannon speak on the matter. She told the group of a
Public Meeting, Open House at 5:00 p.m. on October 15th at the Grand Center. The National
Park Service will announce that they are taking a step back from the current plan and throwing
out the environmental assessment that included a reservation system. They are starting over to
try to find a solution to the congestion that they face in Arches and other National Parks in the
Intermountain West. They cannot continue to grow without something being done about the
crowding. It is also important for local communities as they want to take full advantage of the
economic effects of our National Parks and have the communities thrive. Trenholme said, “I
think what you’re hearing is that our Congress needs to do better for the smaller communities
that serve so many taxpayers”. He talked about needing help to solve the Arches congestion
issues with additional funding. Congressman Curtis said that one of the biggest problems is the
backlog of deferred maintenance. He is on the Natural Resources Committee and they’ve moved
legislation forward to help with that fund gap. That is his number one mission. The cost is
growing to take care of maintenance and they have to find a solution for Grand County.
Superintendent Cannon pointed out that they have made great strides at Arches. They’ve
completed a $16,000,000 road project and other top major improvements in deferred
maintenance.
Jessica O’Leary stated that the Equal Rights Amendment needs 38 states to ratify it for it to be
added to the Constitution and we are now at 37. Utah has not yet ratified the Amendment, but if
it does, the Amendment can be added to the Constitution and she felt that all women, all people,
deserve equal protection under the Constitution. There is an opportunity for Utah to ratify the
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Amendment in the next legislative session for it to go back to Congress. She asked for everyone’s
support by talking to their legislators. Congressman Curtis said that his District Director Lorie
Fowlke could represent the community well “in trying to understand that and our role in that
and be helpful”. He told an anecdotal story about how the state will be moving the Martha
Hughes Cannon statue back to Washington DC where it will replace the statue of Philo T
Farnsworth. Cannon was the first woman State Senator in the United States, elected even before
women had the right to vote. She was his wife’s ancestor and won that seat by defeating her own
husband. He also told how he came from a family of, and is married to, strong influential
women. More discussion followed.
City Councilmember Kalen Jones said that most of the businesses that rely on Arches visitation
are within City limits, so there is concern about their health. He said that the Council receives a
lot of feedback from residents regarding ATV’s and the issue is about the noise impacts. The
stock mufflers on ATV’s meet federal noise regulations, so it seems that one solution at the state
and local level would be to amend the regulation.
Congressman Curtis gave an update explaining what he has been doing and what he has been
working on as it relates to this community. The SOAR Bill (Simplifying the Outdoor Access to
Recreation Act) is his bill and has made through committee. He has a Democratic co-sponsor,
Congresswoman Holland, and the Bill doesn’t remove the restrictions to getting permits on
public lands, but it makes the path a little smoother and easier so that groups can access these
beautiful public lands. He is also co-sponsor on Congressman Neguse’s SOIL Bill (Study on
Improving Lands). While he and Neguse disagree on certain topics, they work well together on
many others. This bill is a study because they are starting to learn more about soils absorbing
carbon monoxide, the impact that has on public lands and public lands ability to help reduce
carbon out in the atmosphere. He sponsored a Resolution on the House floor to recognize Clean
Energy Week and was able to get about 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans to co-sponsor that
Resolution. He had been asked what some of the things were that he had been working on that
were not so obvious. He stated that he has a real passion to make the climate a bipartisan issue.
There are stereotypes about each party in Washington DC that are not true, and he has found
that they change the question a little bit and simply ask “do you want to leave the earth better
than we found it?” the dialogue goes much better. He has been enjoying dialog with both
Republicans and Democrats breaking down the stereotypes to make the environment a
bipartisan issue, because he doesn’t think that it will be successful with only half of Congress
involved. He welcomes all of the community’s thoughtful ideas and suggestions on how to do
that because he believes that the community faces that daily. He asked that the County and City
think of him as a partner.
County Councilmember Mary McGann said that she appreciated what he had said about
changing the dialog when talking about climate change and she always thought that they needed
to change the dialogue when talking about gun violence. She wanted to suggest that instead of
calling it gun control, call it responsible gun ownership because what is wanted is responsible
gun ownership.
PRESENTATIONS:
●“Moab’s Childcare Crisis: A community “Solution” (Moab Community
Childcare)
Tess Barger presented on Moab Community Childcare (MCC), a non-profit organization
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committed to providing safe, accessible, and high-quality childcare for working families in the
Moab Community. They believe that if they provide strong, accessible, developmentally
appropriate childcare, they facilitate strong, stable families. MCC began as a coalition in 2016
and received their 501c3 non-profit status in 2018. They have been reaching out to key leaders
in the community, trying to provide education on the issue and get the support needed to make
sure that it is being addressed. They have been looking at population size and there are
approximately 100 infants born in this community each year and there are approximately 200
children between the ages of 0-2 at any given time. The childcare provider to child ratio in this
age group is 4 children to each childcare provider in a licensed facility and 8 if they children are
over the age of 2. The majority of childcare providers do not provide childcare to the 0-2 age
group because it isn’t a lucrative business. The careaboutchildcare.utah.gov website shows that
the available spots for childcare for children 0-2 at any given time in this community is zero.
They performed a survey via social media to gauge the difficulty parents have finding and
maintaining childcare. The results showed that 85% of parents were having great difficulty in
finding childcare. The average that parents were paying for childcare was $500/mo. and up.
About 70% of parents thought about quitting their jobs based on the lack of available childcare.
Both the Moab Sun News and the Times Independent have written articles about the childcare
crisis and quoted Sheriff White as describing Moab as “a daycare desert”. If children are not
being supported in their earliest stage of life, there are going to be a lot of issues in terms of
development and education as they get older. The MCC has looked at several different models
and their current project is a satellite childcare model where different agencies/businesses in
town provide available space to house these satellites that would be child care centers open
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. where childcare could be provided focusing on the
MCC’s values. To be able to get high quality staff they have to be able to pay competitive wages.
They would provide 2.5 teachers in each of the childcare classrooms and they would be able to
serve 8 0-2 infants per classroom. This model would have a tuition fee of $650/mo. flat rate and
a DWS subsidy can be applied. This tuition would still not allow them to pay the teachers what
they should be paid but would be enough to keep the MCC self-sufficient. They will be able to do
fundraising and accept private donations to be able to pay their workforce an appropriate
amount to retain a high-quality workforce, as well as offer scholarship opportunities to many
families that would not be able to afford the full tuition. She showed the group the specifications
that would be needed for provided space. Next steps are establishing partnerships and acquiring
seed money before they can hire an Executive Director. Discussion followed regarding
contributions, the funds needed to start a satellite site and how many children are in need of this
service in the community.
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
County Council Chair Clapper reminded everyone of the milestone celebration for the UMTRA
site at Lions Park at 2:30 that afternoon.
There were no further future consideration matters.
ADJOURNMENT
County Council Chair Clapper adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m.
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MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 8, 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. An audio recording of the evening
meeting is archived at: https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html and a video recording is
archived at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= aVrWglaVGc0.
Regular Meeting—Call to Order and Attendance:
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Tawny Knuteson-Boyd called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
and led the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Councilmembers Kalen Jones, Karen
Guzman-Newton, Rani Derasary and Tawny Knuteson-Boyd. Also, in attendance were City
Manager Joel Linares and Assistant City Manager Carly Castle, Finance Director Rachel Stenta,
City Executive/Administrative Assistant Carmella Galley, Communications and Engagement
Manager Lisa Church, Engineer Chuck Williams, Planner Nora Shepard, Senior Project Manager
Kaitlin Myers and Recorder Sommar Johnson. Nine members of the public and media were
present.
Presentation by City Manager: City Manager Joel Linares said that the plaque that he had
meant to present didn’t arrive. He requested that this presentation wait until the next meeting.
Approval of Minutes: September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
Discussion: Councilmember Derasary stated that she was still adding her changes to the
minutes.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to table the September 9, 2019 Regular
Meeting Minutes until the next meeting. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman-
Newton voting aye.
Mayor and Council Reports: Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd said that she
and Linares had discussed the matter and she noted that they limit the citizens to be heard to
three minutes, so she asked that they keep their Council reports brief.
Councilmember Jones reported that he attended the Mountain Towns 2030 Climate Conference
in Park City. Much was learned and there was great inspiration. He attended the Moab Area
Travel Council Meeting where there was much discussion regarding sustainability, possibly
adopting a version of a “framework that goes deeper than they have in the past. It would be in
alignment with the City’s work and how to get the County more engaged”. He attended the
Congressman Curtis meeting, as did most of the people present.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton attended a Chamber of Commerce Board meeting. The
Chamber banquet is fast approaching and will be held at Red Cliffs Lodge on November 16th at
6:00 p.m. where the Citizen and Business of the year will be announced. They will have dinner
and a live auction and shuttles will be provided. Any business that would like to donate prizes
should contact Moab Chamber Executive Director Laici Shumway. The Chamber sent out a
survey to see how businesses are going this year as there seems to be some discrepancies in sales
tax revenue at the County and City level. The Chamber has received feedback that individual
business successes are decreasing, and they are trying to figure out how to help businesses in the
coming years. She had an Airport Board meeting. It is their budget time and they are requesting
a small increase in funding from the County for operational expenses, travel and training. They
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voted to recommend Ben Byrd for appointment to fill a vacancy and there are two more coming
up for re-election in January. Anyone interested should go to the County website and apply. She
attended the joint luncheon with Congressman Curtis and stopped in at the UMTRA
Celebration.
Councilmember Rani Derasary reported that she, Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd and Mayor
Niehaus attended the Pride Celebration and wanted to reiterate on behalf of Council that they do
not condone the cutting down of the flag at the MARK and to reiterate to all of the community’s
youth, but “especially those who are feeling put out and sidelined and made to feel depressed
and unloved because of who they are that, personally, I am very grateful to have you in our
community and grateful to see all that you can achieve in your lives authentically being who you
are and please know that you add great value to our community and especially that we value you
for who you are and how you live your life”. She reminded everyone that Canyonlands
Healthcare Special Service District is having a ribbon cutting for the new Memorial Garden on
Wednesday the 16th at 12:00 noon. She attended the Mountain 2030 Climate Summit in Park
City. Her biggest take away was Senator McAdams who said, “I hate to say it, but the cavalry is
not coming, and this is now up to cities and towns to work on”. The EMS meeting won’t be until
next week. She said that the UMTRA Celebration did a nice job of appreciating everyone that
had been involved, but especially the work crews who have been working tirelessly and paying
attention to safety and productivity and it reminded us of the number of community members
who actually made this possible and she wanted to recognize them for their efforts and read out
some of their names. Those community members include former Councilmembers Bill Hedden
and Peter Haney and residents Gary Hausen and Sara Fields and John Weisheit and John
Dohrenwend for their research. She spoke with an Area Community Land Trust member who
mentioned that they will be having an event on the property on Saturday, November 2nd.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she also attended Pride Parade with the Mayor
and Councilmember Derasary. She attended the Mountain Towns 2030 with everyone else. She
also attended the noon meeting with Congressman Curtis and the UMTRA Celebration. She said
that it has been a week of festivities.
Administrative Report: Linares stated the he wanted to echo Councilmember Derasary’s
opening statements and that he appreciated what she had said. The City has two new employees
who started over the past two weeks. Carly Castle is the new Assistant City Manager and her first
day was October 1st. She comes from Salt Lake City and has a background that will match the
City’s well and an education that will help her do a good job. He said he will allow City Planner
Shepard to introduce the new employee in her department. The next meeting is scheduled for
October 22nd and asked if the Council would like to reschedule as he and Castle, as well as
Councilmembers Guzman-Newton and the Mayor will be gone that day. He asked if they would
consider moving the meeting to 21st or leave it as is. Councilmember Jones said that there is a
Candidate Forum on the 21st and as the Travel Council has been pushing for more engagement.
They were planning to approach KZMU to try to expand the Forum and try to get some of their
questions answered, so he could have a conflict with the Council meeting remaining on the 21st.
Discussion ensued regarding the 22nd meeting being a Joint Workshop with the City Council and
the City Planning Commission. It was decided that the meeting could be moved to Thursday the
24th with the Joint Workshop being held at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular City Council Meeting
being held at 7:00 p.m. Linares told Council that he did an interview with Bloomberg News out
of Atlanta on the City’s Overnight Accommodations. That is a national story that they are
keeping their eyes on for how tourism is affecting communities. He also did an interview on
KOER. There will be an article coming out this week on Walnut Lane. They are also doing an
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article on the City’s new staff, so Castle and Myers should be in the paper. He received an email
from Councilmember Derasary regarding the City’s sewer capacity. Public Works Director
Anitllon responded, but what it boils down to is the City is not at sewer capacity. On average
they run at about 72%. There is a plan in place that was designed to be able to expand when the
day comes that they are operating at a higher capacity on an everyday basis. It is not a concern
on the functionality of the plant nor is it a concern on a day to day basis that the plant is at
capacity. People who have questions about odors should go to Public Works, himself, Assistant
Manager Castle or any other department head that is directly related to the questions that they
have. Open enrollment for health care is going until October 31st. Community Contributions
opened and the deadline for those is October 15th. Anyone interested in filing needs to fill out an
application with Communications Manager Church. Red Rocks Arts Festival is this week and
there are events every day and almost every night. The winner of the Chalk Art Competition was
a Junior at the Grand County High School. ArtTrail sculptures go up on the 12th. The Moab
Showdown Short Film Competition is on November 7th and the Turkey Trot is on November
16th. He ended his report by thanking Congressman Curtis for coming down again. He noted
that Curtis has come down a couple of times and we live in an age where a lot of our
representatives don’t dare hold town halls.
Planner Shepard introduced Kaitlin Myers as the new City Senior Project Manager with a
specialty in housing. Myers will be working on Walnut Lane and being a coordinator on various
housing interests in town. Myers said that she was excited to be here and that she would be
partnering with the County on a couple of community and economic development projects and
is excited to be able to bridge that gap.
Planner Shepard gave an update from the Planning Department. They have been working on the
development standards for overnight accommodations. She has been attending County Planning
Commission sessions. There was also a joint County Council/County Planning Commission
meeting to talk about development standards. She let the Council know that the County is on-
board with the direction the City is going and she has made some modifications based on their
input. She said that the upcoming joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting is important
as she is going to start writing ordinances with the goal of having a public hearing in November.
They have received input from some hotel developers as well, and made some changes based
upon them. There are several other projects that have come in. Some that the Planning
Commission can approve due to their small site plans, but others that will move on to Council.
The Planning Commission has approved the preliminary plat for the Abby Subdivision on
Powerhouse Lane and Mill Creek Drive. The approval came with conditions including secondary
access on Mill Creek, trail connections and other such things. Henry Shaw is a large hotel that is
in the planning process but has not yet gone to the Commission for site plan review.
Councilmember Jones asked if they could go to site plan review under the existing code.
Shepard and Linares said yes, they were vested before the Moratorium went into effect. Shepard
has been talking to them about the Assured Workforce Housing proposal and how they are
going to meet that. Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked how many more vested projects are
in the works because once the public hears that this hotel is going up, it looks like they haven’t
held to the Moratorium. Linares said that the vested count includes every project that came in
from February until the Moratorium and Henry Shaw is one of them. This may be the last one
that is still in the planning pipeline. There was discussion of the different projects that are in the
works including an affordable housing project, an employee housing project, an overnight
accommodation project and the Four Corners Clinic and Clubhouse. Projects in the works
include the Hoodoo Village Apartments East where the second set of employee-housing is being
built. the Hoodoo Casitas overnight accommodations, Four Corners Clinic and Clubhouse and a
few minor subdivisions of 2-3 lots. Assistant Planner Shurtleff is looking at the outdoor lighting
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code in more detail. They are planning to do more public outreach about that as it affects
residential units. Councilmember Derasary asked if there had been any applications for a PAD
and Shepard’s response was no and that she doesn’t think that it is as much of an incentive as
they had hoped. Councilmember Jones stated that he had seen that the Planning Commission
has a table on overnight accommodation standards and asked if there were any other
documentation of that work. He was told that everything is in the table. It won’t be so in the
code as they will be splitting that up in the zones and that both the City and the County have the
same table.
Finance Director Stenta started with the Treasurer’s Office and reported that October is the
month for residents to make changes to their solid waste collection and recycling and the
Treasurer’s Office has had good feedback. She hopes to have a “one stop shop” regarding
business license registration set up in the Treasurer’s Office with a public access computer in the
next month. Individuals starting a business can use it to register with the Department of
Commerce, the Utah Sales Tax Commission and the City of Moab all on one screen and one
computer. She has been working with the state to get the system interface to do that.
For the Finance Department, Stenta gave Council a quick look at the public facing dashboard
that she set up after the last meeting. It goes through Moab City tax revenue and can be accessed
at moabcity.org/taxes. It allows you to see the actual amounts when you hover over each bar.
She wants to have a little budget talk at each Council meeting and the highlight for this meeting
was a graph that she thought would be helpful as they move into discussions regarding budget
and the state looking at reallocating sales tax. She showed the gains vs. losses for the current
fiscal year and how they can see how each fund was budgeted for the year and demonstrated
how to use it. She showed how some of the different departments and programs are operating at
a loss and explained that all of that has been subsidized by the general fund which came from
their reserves this year. The one time use of reserves is what she wanted to highlight. They have
budgeted to take $1,000,000 out of the general fund reserves this fiscal year and that has been
spread around. A substantial portion goes to subsidize recreation. Capital projects always comes
out of reserves. Stormwater shows $860,000 coming from reserves due to the City’s cost share
of the betterment agreement with UDOT for the highway widening project. She wanted to talk
about the general fund because in order to balance the budget for this year for sustained
operations and to subsidize other funds, $1,000,000 had to be taken from the reserves fund.
The next budget talk will be going through the next steps in the budgeting process and she is
hopeful to schedule a mid-fiscal year budgeting workshop with Council about where to go next
and what some of those options are. Councilmember Jones said that at the Moab Area Travel
Council Advisory Board meeting on this date the Hospitality Network said that even though
sales tax revenues are up, business revenues may be down because there are more businesses
than there used to be. He asked Stenta if she could provide business license numbers and by
sector sales tax information for “continuing dissemination of information for fact-based
discussions”. Sales tax by sector is included in both the Council’s dashboard and the public
facing dashboard and she will put together the current number of business licenses. There is a
marked increase due to the short-term rental licenses that went into effect, so the numbers will
be slightly skewed for 2019. When 2019 closes, Council will be able to click through each
segment on the dashboard to get more in-depth into the data.
Councilmember Derasary asked Linares about a presenter from the ULCT that had been
showing maps. Linares said that he would love to get that gentleman here and that they did
reach out to him, but they have not received a response, so he will follow up and see if they can
get him here because that was excellent at showing where your costs are actually going and what
you’re spending vs. what you think you are spending.
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Engineer Williams gave an update of a few of the projects that they have going. The North Trunk
Line Sewer Project contract was awarded last Council meeting. The contract has been signed by
the contractor and they are going to have a pre-construction meeting this week with all the
affected property owners as well as the contractor and the anticipated start date is Monday,
October 28th. The selected consultants for the Downtown Parking Structure have been chosen
and they are negotiating with them on scope and fee. He has reviewed it and believes that it has
everything that counts that they will be looking for in terms of sustainability material types,
context sensitive as well as a functional garage. They intend to go to Council on the 24th with a
contract for consideration by Council. The Design Advisory Committee (DAC) was going to be
involved from the “kick-off meeting”. He is working on scheduling that with the consultant and
anticipates getting an email out to the Committee members to respond if that date and time
works for them. The latest news on HWY 191 seems not to be changing much lately, so the best
he can tell from talking with UDOT is that they hope to be out to bid by the end of October. Staff
has review 100% of the design plans specifications and met with UDOT and they have resolved
the staff’s few last-minute issues. If they do go out to bid at the end of October, they would be set
to proceed with construction right after the first of the year. They will be involved with UDOT on
weekly progress meetings and they will have opportunities to keep Council and thus the public
informed. They have been working on a complete stop and yield sign plan inventory and would
like to come to Council in the Fall and get some feedback and possibly develop some policies or
make changes and possibly schedule a workshop when the time is right. They would also like to
schedule time in a workshop setting with the police department to discuss speed limit signs and
such and talk things through.
Citizens to be Heard:
Kya Marienfeld- “I’m a citizen of Moab. I’m here tonight to urge the City Council to pass a
resolution supporting not allowing UTV’s in Utah’s National Parks. I know that’s something
that’s been in front of you all on the table as well as the County Council to oppose the use of off-
road vehicles in Utah’s National Parks. I do want to say that this resolution, if you pass this, not
only reflects the exceptionally, I think, uniform voices of the constituents that you represent but
also is consistent with any push for changes that you may be making as a local municipality to
local or state OHV laws. If anything, I think it is inconsistent to not oppose these changes in the
National Parks if you’re expecting to try to oppose anything having to do with OHV’s in town at
any point. You know, the community expects you to take a position against this effort, I think.
You know we don’t have a voice in Moab at the State Legislature as much as a lot of other
communities do and you know you can’t really leave this issue up to them and expect the state to
do something. You know the Parks have a difference in what they allow for a reason. I know that
Representative Curtis was here today, and he expressed that a unified voice from local
governments on this issue would really be able to bolster him advocating for local park
managers. Would hold the most sway and allow them to best support staff, local staff who I
know also are literally putting their careers on the line opposing this directive from their
superiors within the Department of Interior and I think supporting them and having their backs
when there are members out in the community who, you know are actually putting their careers
on the line, is something that’s really important for the local governments to do. You know this
isn’t an access issue which is, I think, how it’s been spun a little bit. It’s an issue of quiet and
resource damage. You know these vehicles are different from other street legal vehicles
regardless of the fact that they’re street legal. I think currently up to 60 decibels are allowed in
the Parks at this time, most UTV’s start at about 80. I mean it’s a huge change. Everyone who’s
in town when one goes by, realizes that there is a difference when it comes to quiet and also the
fact that they can go everywhere and our already overstressed, you know, Parks units aren’t
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going to be able to enforce rules and regulations when you’re just opening the floodgates in this
way. You know, I think, if anything, for in access issues, if these are permitted in the Parks,
where then, do locals who do have to use vehicles to get somewhere to enjoy the outdoors or to
enjoy quiet, where do they escape the pervasive whine that they have to hear in their homes and
in their businesses every day in town. Public Lands, you can have them there, you have them in
town, I mean really, if you’re someone who needs a vehicle to access outdoors, the only place
you can go now, where you’re not going to hear a 90 decibel vehicle, is in the Park units and I
think that’s something really important for Council to consider, so thank you and I encourage
you to support a resolution to, I guess, support local Park Managers”.
Linares thanked her for speaking and said that Council has been very vocal and working on this
issue since they found out about it last Thursday night. It has been a top priority for him, Castle
and Council. They have been meeting with their representatives and local lobbyists who are
working on this issue on the backside. It is a federal action through state law, “which is pretty
weird, but we are in the middle of drafting changes to that rule to present to our state legislators
in order to get the changes made to protect it. We agree with everything you’ve said. We’re not
opposed to doing a resolution as a staff for Council whatsoever and we don’t think Council is
opposed to that either. We want you to know, and the community to know, that we know how
impactful this is and we are taking steps to take action in the interest of what we’re hearing from
constituency.”
Ashley Korenblat- “My name is Ashley Korenblat and I own Western Spirit Cycling here in town
and a nonprofit called Public Land Solutions and we work with recreation economies around the
West, and welcome to the new staffers. Thank you for coming to Moab, including you Joel who I
haven’t had to meet yet. Okay, very quickly, we have a letter from the businesses that talks about
Moab’s product mix. We’ve spent the last 20 years sorting out who should do what, where and
we’ve made sure that no group is detracting from another group’s experience. This move throws
all of that aside. So, and the business, I urge you to look at the letter and see who’s signing. It is a
very broad mix of businesses in the community and I think there is an opportunity to craft a
resolution that honors the component of our revenues that OHV businesses bring to our
community and also talks about this. The decision is going to be made at DOI and I’ve worked
with that community quite a bit and have heard that this argument is getting traction, so as soon
as you can, if you’re going in this way, we need to talk to DOI because technically, the state
legislature has no, nothing they do. This is a DOI decision and I think we have the opportunity
to influence it and I just don’t see, politically, how we lose in the Parks and win in the town
regardless of what is being said or promised at the state legislative level. So, thank you so much.”
Jeanette Kopell- “Hi, I’m Jeanette Kopell. I am a Planning and Zoning Commission member and
a City appointee to the Mosquito Abatement District. First off, I wanted to make a public
comment that we, as a Board are going for the full .0004% tax increase for Mosquito Abatement.
We’ll probably end up going a little lower, but I moved last night to go for the full taxable
amount at this point. Another thing I want to bring up, also, is that I have been on Mosquito
Abatement for 16 years, so I have seen what happened and I, and I’m beyond words at this
point. Hopefully we’ll have some staffing changes. There’s only one tech that is actually working
with Mosquito Abatement. I know it’s October. I know we had a really bad summer, but I’m very
disappointed in City staff and the City Council. I don’t’ understand why, even though Mosquito
Abatement is its own entity and can ask for its own taxing, how do you say that, it’s, it’s, but
they’re, they’re their own standalone, standalone district, but I do, I do have some issue with
most of the people that are impacted by Mosquito Abatement, which is most. Most of the
population of Grand County is in the City and I have to say I was very proud of our County to
actually bring this up. I’m not talking about disease vectors, I don’t care about disease vectors, I
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mean I do, but I don’t. It’s a health issue, but that’s not what I’m here for. I’m just very, very
disappointed in the way that the staff has treated some of the County members as far as asking
for some help when we were in big, and when we had some major problems with nuisance
mosquitoes. You guys all know that it impacted everybody in this town and probably 70%,
maybe 60%, I don’t know the exact number of the population, was in city limits, and then on top
of that. About 10 years ago we decided that we were going to change the way we did our flood
control measures on all of our new developments. So, we all have retention ponds. All new
developments have retention ponds and we have not thought about the actual effect that’s going
to be in the city limits if we ever, hopefully never, have another summer like we did. Those are
going to impact how the life of the people that live in this town, and the visitors to this town, and
I think what we need to do, if we’re going to do something like that, at least think about it in the
back of your mind, to think about how you are going to pay for that. Are we going to let
Mosquito Abatement just use our taxing entities, or we’re going to ask the developers to actually
pay for that, because the County, or the Mosquito Abatement, is already doing mosquito
abatement at UMETRA. There’s a huge, it’s a huge problem and I think that’s something that we
need to realize that, something small like a mosquito, you wouldn’t think a mosquito would be
that big of an issue, but it really is. But, for me as a board member, but I have been on the board
for 16 years. I have been a very, it wasn’t the greatest job in the world. I have to say, I was not
very happy with my City Council. I think at least you could have said, hey if there’s something
you could help us with, or if you could, if you need some help let us know, but no one came to
help us and no one, and I understand, but. And I, I know we don’t have the money, but at least
you guys could have been a little easier and actually been a little more communicative to
everybody on the board. Thank you.”
Proclamations: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Pro Tem Tawny Knuteson-Boyd read out the proclamation. She and the City of Moab
proclaimed “the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge the citizens of
Moab to eliminate domestic violence from our community and to say, no more to victim
blaming, ignorance, silence and to reaffirm their dedication to recognizing the signs of domestic
violence and to offer compassion assistance and resources to those who suffer. That we may
forge a City where no one suffers the pain of domestic violence and hardship that domestic
violence causes and to commit to doing everything in our power to uphold the basic human right
to be free from violence and abuse.”
New Business
UDOT Betterment Agreement for US-191 Widening Project, Stormwater
Improvement, Multi-Use Path Extension, and Sidewalk Installation:
Briefing and possible action
Engineer Williams explained that this a betterment agreement with UDOT where the City will
cost share with them to install improvements that will go in as part of the 191-widening project.
This includes a stormwater system to address Stewart Canyon runoff, the shared depth of the
extension of the shared use path from 500 West to the Rock Shop where it will cross the
highway with a hawk intersection and tie into the 100 West Emma Boulevard shared use path,
creating a link from Mill Creek Parkway all the way to the river. It will also allow the use of the
money that the Hyatt Place put into escrow to put in the sidewalk that was delayed as part of the
widening project. The Project is a total of $2,236,000, with about $1,000,000 for the Stewart
Stormwater system now and advertisement money that they have budgeted for. They will then
have until October of 2020 to come up with the other $1,000,000 but they have mechanisms in
place to come up with those funds. He showed Council an exhibit to explain the pathway and
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stormwater system at the upstream end. The future betterment agreement will be on the
maintenance of the system outside of the UDOT right of way. They will take care of the drainage
system inside the UDOT right of way. There will also be one for a sanitary sewer connection.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked how much this project is costing and what the City’s
portion is going to be. Williams answered that the last numbers he saw showed that the project
was about $22,000,000. The City is at $2,000,000 for contributions. The storm drain cost
estimate was $6,000,000 and the City is paying 1/3 of that. Councilmember Jones asked if the
stormwater would ultimately be paid out of that line item and stormwater fee and Williams said
that was correct, out of the Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund. More discussion followed
regarding the possible when and where of the start of construction, when businesses and
residents should expect to see delays/interruptions on the road, and the ability to give them
ample warning.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to Approve the UDOT Betterment
Agreement for US-191 Widening Project, Stormwater Improvement, Multi-Use Path Extension,
and Sidewalk Installation in the amount of $2,236,000 and Authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to
sign it. Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Transparency of Mayor and Council email address, city-council@moabcity.org
Discussion Communications and Engagement Manager Church said that the item on the
agenda is in response to an email sent out by Councilmember Derasary regarding who receives
the emails when someone submits an email to the Council or Planning Commission via the City
website. Councilmember Derasary stated that it is not always clear to the public who those
emails go to. Church said that have added a note to the website in both the City and the Planning
Commission that tells people that “certain City Staff will also receive emails submitted to those
email links and reminding them that any emails submitted, whether it’s individual emails to
Councilmember or to that group are considered public documents and subject to GRAMA laws
because it might be something that may influence how people decide to contact you as well.”
Councilmember Derasary asked if it would be possible to pull up that language to show Council.
The email section of the website was displayed. Discussion ensued on who and how staff
members should be listed as recipients for transparency purposes. Linares said that his advice to
anyone is that if you click the generator list, you don’t ever know who it’s going to because it
could have BCC’s. So, if you are ever sending an email that you are genuinely concerned about
and you want to control who it goes to, you just put it in the individual email of who you want it
to go to. Further discussion ensued. It was decided that the City Council, the Mayor and direct
Administration staff be on the email list and that the list of recipients be posted on the website.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab:
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the bills in the amount of
$543,211.22. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Adjournment: Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Derasary, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman-Newton voting aye. Mayor Niehaus adjourned
the meeting at 8:53 PM.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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EMERGENCY JOINT MOAB CITY COUNCIL/GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL/CASTLE
VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
EMBERGENY JOINT MINUTES-DRAFT
OCTOBER 15, 2019
The Moab City Council held its regular meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers at
the Grand County Courthouse, located at 125 East Center Street.
Emergency Joint City Council/Grand County Council/Castle Valley Town Council
Meeting: At 1:04 PM, County Council Chair Evan Clapper called the workshop meeting to
order. In attendance were Mayor Emily Niehaus, City Councilmembers Tawny Knuteson-Boyd,
and Rani Derasary and Grand Council Chair Evan Clapper, County Councilmembers Mary
McGann, Greg Halliday, Terry Morse and Jaylyn Hawks and Castle Valley Mayor Jasmin
Duncan, Castle Valley Town Councilmembers Bob O’Brien, Harry Holland, and Tory Hill. City
Councilmember Karen Guzman-Newton arrived at 1:08 PM. Staff in attendance included City
Manager Joel Linares, City Recorder Sommar Johnson, County Council Administrator Ruth
Dillon, County Clerk/Auditor Chris Baird and County Attorney Christina Sloan. Numerous
members of the media and public were also present. Recordings are archived at:
https://www.utah.gov/pmn/files/543873.mp3 (audio) and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
EvKaY-cORZ4&list=PLq37lGdyHsj_NWIeY8iH0HuHIY4dfyHwp (video).
Joint Resolution Opposing NPS Directive Dated September 24, 2019 Allowing Off-
Road Vehicles (ATV/UTV/OHV’S) in National Parks in the Southeast Utah Group
Discussion and possible action
County Council Motion and vote:
On behalf of Grand County Council, County Councilmember Hawks moved to approve a Joint
Resolution Opposing NPS Directive Dated September 24, 2109 Allowing Off-Road Vehicles
(ATV/UTV/OHV’s) in National Parks and Monuments in the Southeast Utah Group and
authorize the chair to sign associated documents. County Councilmember Morse seconded the
motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with County Councilmembers
Hawks, Morse, McGann, Halliday and Chair Clapper voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus made sure everyone understood what had happened with the County’s motion
and vote and opened the motion for discussion. County Councilmember McGann suggested that
the Resolution be read out for the audience.
City Council Motion and Vote:
City Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to entertain a Joint Resolution Opposing National
Park Service Directive Dated September 24, 2019 Allow Off-Road Vehicles (ATM/ UTV/OHV’s)
in National Parks and Monuments in the Southeast Utah Group be approved. City
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. Mayor Niehaus stated that the motion would
remain open for discussion.
Castle Valley Town Council Motion and Vote:
Town Councilmember Tory Hill moved to approve a Joint Resolution Opposing NPS Directive
Dated September 24, 2109 Allowing Off-Road Vehicles (ATV/UTV/OHV’s) in National Parks
and Monuments in the Southeast Utah Group. Town Councilmember Bob O’Brien seconded the
motion.
The Council leaders took turns reading out the red-line edits in the Resolution. County Council
Chair Clapper read out the first red line edit on page 2 “Whereas motorized recreation is a
critical component of the economy of Southeast Utah and is essential that the experiences
provided on our public lands meet the expectations of our motorized and non-motorized
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visitors.” Mayor Niehaus read out the red-line, “Whereas the Moab Field Office of the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) encompasses 1.8 million acres of canyon country with nearly 4,000
linear miles of roads and trails open to off-road vehicles including (ATV/UTV/OHV’s) which
roads and trails provide high quality experiences for motorized recreation of all types.” Castle
Valley Mayor Duncan read the red line, “whereas various user groups have met over many years
and have successfully implemented a use group management plan that works for all recreational
uses including ATV/UTV/OHV’s which planning efforts support the region’s tourism economy
and tax base”. County Council Chair Clapper read, “therefore it is resolved at the Town of Castle
Valley, City of Moab and Grand County, Utah oppose allowing ATV/UTV/OHV’s to travel roads
in the national parks and monuments located in Southeast Utah Group without environmental
study and public comment as required by the ACT, NEPA and NPS management policies.”
Mayor Niehaus read, “it is further resolved that the Town of Castle Valley, City of Moab and
Grand County, Utah existing congestion and visitor experience degradation are addressed and it
is further resolved that the Town of Castle Valley, City of Moab and Grand County, Utah, also
oppose allowing a UTV/ ATV/OHV to travel roads in the national parks and monuments.”
Castle Valley Mayor Duncan read, “it is further resolved that the Town of Castle Valley, City of
Moab, and Grand County, Utah also oppose allowing a UTV/ ATV/OHV to travel roads in the
national parks and monuments located in the Southeast Utah Group because such use is
incompatible with resource and wildlife protection.”
County Council Chair Clapper asked Sloan if there were any other highlights. She said that staff
had heard from their recreation communities and the edits that were made were just discussed
were in appreciation of the motorized community. This is not a resolution of opposing
motorized uses. It is a resolution opposing the use of off-road vehicles in national parks.
Citizen Comments
Judy Powers said that she would really like the Councils to support this resolution.
Kylie Miller said that she supports this resolution and asked the Councils to join forces to try to
get off-road vehicles off the streets.
Wayne Hoskinson wanted to address an issue that was brought up as a discrimination issue on
the part of some motorized people and it’s really not discrimination because motor vehicles can
be regulated and regulated as perceived needed. Discrimination happens against people, and
everyone is welcome in the parks as long as they have a pass or a permit. It’s not a
discriminatory sort of thing.”
Crystal Muzik stated that she definitely supported the vote and she was happy that everyone had
joined forces and made this meeting happen on short notice.
Michael Grindstaff said that he supported the vote and thinks that if ATVs are allowed in the
national park, it will “fundamentally alter the experience of, I think, all of the visitors in our
parks here. We’re so lucky to have the parks here and that the park here. Most parks do not have
these kinds of dirt access roads.”
Leigh Singleton thanked the Councils and told them that they have the support of some people
in this community, including herself and that their efforts were greatly appreciated. She said
that she absolutely supports this resolution.
Dave Montgomery thanked the three government bodies for coming together and moving
quickly forward on this issue.
Kent Green stated that he is local business owner. He said, “it’s not that I don’t support what
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you’re doing, but we need to sit back and take a look about a lot of different things. It is an
industry that has come to Moab. Yes, there do need to be some regulations, but for those who
want to keep them off the street, that’s not going to happen. There’s laws in place to keep that. I
don’t support what you’re doing here. I think that we need to sit back and take a look and ask
everybody in Moab, not just a few, for this meeting to be done in short notice, I think you’ve got
to give the community an opportunity to also voice their opinion.” He said that he appreciates
the work that they do but didn’t support what they were doing. He said that he didn’t think that
they were speaking for all residents. He though there were other solutions that they could come
up with. He said that our parks are national treasures, and everyone loves them, but that there
was a discrimination issue. He said, “so, that’s something you’re gonna have to fight up hill, all
the way.”
Merritt Gohls said that he has been guiding mountain bike tours in Canyonlands National Park
for 12 years. He said that he is also a motor sport enthusiast, but that off-road vehicles would
overwhelm the parks and that the Park Service is already underfunded and understaffed in
being able to protect this area with the visitors that we already have, and this would overwhelm
them. He said that he feels that there are some areas that need to be quieter and more protected
and that there are already many things that motorsports can do in the area.
Brian Martinez said that he feels that he is a steward of Canyonlands National Park and he
spends a lot of time in the backcountry. He said that he feels that there has never been more
access available for all people. He believes that their opposition of the Directive is good. He said
that this use is against what people come to enjoy.
Discussion
City Manager Joel Linares said that City Councilmember Jones told him that he has had time to
review the joint resolution and that he wanted to make sure that his support of passing the joint
resolution as it is drafted was voiced.
County Council Chair Clapper noted that the resolution “really does call out a lot about the
process that this came down from and the fact that it didn’t have a lot of opportunity for citizen
comment or reaching out to folks that it would really affect.” He said that he thought that was
something that the Council has issues with and echoed that he thought any changes should have
a bigger review and study process. He said that you are not allowed to fly a kite in the national
parks because of the effects it would have on “other user experiences and that to make changes
that drastically without things like flying kites or hang gliding or base jumping or things that are
discriminated against, that it’s kind of a narrow view here and really should be part of a much
larger process.” Castle Valley Mayor agreed that it didn’t go through process.
Mayor Niehaus said that she did not attend the meeting with Representative John Curtis, but
that she did watch it on YouTube and he was very clear that if they all come together as a
community with a joint resolution to address this recent decision, that would be the tool that he
needed to be able to advocate for our community. She is grateful that he is willing to come and
meet with them and listen to our community. She said that it is clear there are community
members both for and against this resolution, but that they were there to vote as a unified group
with their best intention to represent what they think most of the community feels. She said that
she was in favor of the resolution but recognized that the State law that was the reasoning for
why this decision needed to be made needs to be looked at again.
County Councilmember McGann said that she was excited to see this movement towards getting
the different legislative bodies working together and solving problems together. She said, “I
think it is an example of a brand-new day and that is positive.”
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Citizen Sandy Huntsman asked if public opinion in San Juan County was being rallied in any
way and if the Commission there is making any sort of effort either way regarding this decision.
County Council Chair Clapper said that he hadn’t had any direct interaction with the San Juan
County Commission. He said that due to the timeline of the Directive, they wanted to focus on
our community and have our community voice and Grand County would like to be leaders in
this effort. City Councilmember Derasary thanked her colleagues for reaching out to other
gateway communities and looking for contacts. She said that if anyone there had contacts in San
Juan County, she would encourage them to contact their commission and elected officials. She
noted that there is still value to anyone who has feelings about this change to write letters to the
State and Federal Representatives, to the National Park Service and the Department of Interior
and express those feelings.
Grand County Council Vote:
Council Chair Clapper reminded everyone that there was a motion on the table made by
Councilmember Hawks and seconded by Councilmember Morse and called for a vote. The
motion passed 5-0 aye with County Councilmembers Hawks, Morse, McGann, Halliday and
Chair Clapper voting aye.
Moab City Council Vote:
Mayor Niehaus reminded everyone that there was a motion on the table made by
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd and seconded by Councilmember Derasary and called for a
vote. The motion passed 3-0 with Councilmembers Kunteson-Boyd, Derasary and Guzman-
Newton voting aye.
Castle Valley Town Council Vote:
Mayor Duncan reminded everyone that there was a motion on the table made by
Councilmember Hill and seconded by Councilmember O’Brien and called for a vote. Motion
passed 4-0 with Mayor Duncan and Councilmembers O’Brien, Holland, and Hill voting aye.
County Council Chair Clapper asked if there were any future considerations while they were all
together. It was noted that the National Park Service would be having a public hearing that
evening at the Grand Center, 182 N 500 W from 5 PM to 7 PM (overview presentations at 5:30
PM and 6:30 pm. National Park Intermountain Region staff will discuss plans to further study
visitor experience, transportation alternatives and traffic patterns. There will also be someone
available to answer questions regarding the ATV/UTV/OHV matter. County Council Chair
Clapper volunteered to deliver the signed resolution to the public hearing.
Moab City Mayor Niehaus said that she believes that, “as a resort community, we need to discuss
the Utah law that allows ATV/UTV/OHV’s on the roads. I think that in the resolution, it’s very
clear that we do not want to eliminate that user group from recreating in our community, but
there’s been a public outcry regarding the noise.” She hopes that together, they can come up
with some suggested amendments to the law and to be sure that they include tour operators in
the conversation about what the amendments could look like for future consideration. Kent
Green said that he wanted to be clear that he is not a rental company. He is a tour company only.
Castle Valley Mayor Duncan added that, “it might even pay to go a little bit higher than that and
see if you can’t get these things just made quieter.”
The Resolution was signed by all Council leaders.
Adjournment: County Council Chair Clapper adjourned the meeting at 1:34 PM.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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October 24,2019
JOINT MOAB CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP-DRAFT
AND MOAB CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION-DRAFT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-DRAFT
October 24, 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.
MOAB CITY COUNCIL
Executive Closed Session:
Councilmember Derasary moved to enter an Executive Closed Session 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, Guzman-Newton, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd and Duncan voting aye.
Mayor Emily Niehaus called the Executive Session to order at 5:00 PM. Councilmember Jones
moved to end the Executive Closed Session. Councilmember Guzman-Newton 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 Closed session at
5:45 PM.
JOINT MOAB CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: at 6:00 PM,
Planning Commission Chair Allison Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. In
attendance were Planning Commission Chair Allison Brown and Planning Commission
Members Kya Marienfeld, Jeanette Kopell, Brian Ballard and Jessica O’Leary, Mayor Emily
Niehaus and City Councilmembers Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Kalen Jones, Karen Guzman-
Newton, Mike Duncan and Rani Derasary. Staff in attendance included City Manager Joel
Linares, Assistant City Manager Carley Castle, City Attorney Chris McAnany, City Planner Nora
Shepard, Assistant City Planner Cory Shurtleff and City Recorder Sommar Johnson. Twelve
members of the public and media were also present. An audio recording is archived at:
https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. A video recording of the meeting is archived at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 5Yo-W9l54htpjFrR%3A6.
Development Standards for Overnight Accommodations
Discussion
Planner Shepard briefly reminded everyone of the Development Standards that were voted on in
August. Both the City and the County Planning Commissions have been working on refining the
development standards. There is a fine line between getting the product wanted and not making
it cost prohibitive for someone to ask to do overnight accommodation. Shepard was to draft
language to the C-2 and the RC zone to allow new overnight accommodations to apply under
new development standards. Councilmember Duncan didn’t think that design standards will
address the root problem of too many visitors in town on any day during the high season.
Councilmember Jones said that there are outcomes that were identified during the Moratorium,
including economic resiliency and equity and the need to address tourism impacts for the
community and still have a great experience for visitors.
Annual metering of new overnight accommodations
Brown asked Council if they would like the Commission to do annual metering and if so, where
to start? Shepard said that the County already does metering for their high density overlay with
stipulations. After they receive a certain number of square footage or units, they cut off
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applications for that year and she gave them a chart of sizes of units. They County has also
talked about smaller hotels such as, the Apache and Sage that are around the 15,000 square foot
range. Mayor Niehaus said that she would like to make metering as simple as possible. She isn’t
as concerned about having a metering metric if an applicant complies with all the other limits
they have set. Brown said that the purpose of metering is to limit the amount of development
per year. Discussion ensued regarding the challenges and tools that could assist in metering and
the need for legal advice on the extent to which Council can use it. Council agreed that annual
metering would be good and to have some sort of dashboard that shows them where they are.
Councilmember Duncan said that he supports having metering restrictions and the possibility of
overlay application tools available to be used if they need them.
Discussion of limitations on project/building size and scale
Commission Chair Brown said that the Commission has briefly discussed limitations on
projects, and/or the building size in those projects, and asked Council what they would like to
see. She asked if they wanted to put in limitations, and if so, how they are going to implement
them. Councilmember Derasary said that she liked the idea of going in the direction of the
County but felt that she needed a little more information/guidance. Discussion ensued
regarding the limited buildable land within city limits, mixed use and keeping Moab’s character.
Council determined that the size of projects is important, and they would like to have a visual
example of what mixed use would look like and to know if other communities have made
something like this work.
Overlay vs. zoning
Commission Chair Brown said that the Commission had assumed that they were going for city
code-based zoning rather than overlay zones. Mayor Niehaus asked for clarification of overlay
zones. Shepard said that overlays provide an extra level of regulation to the base zoning
standards in certain areas. It is common to use them in flood protection zones and aesthetic
purposes and other things that relate to natural features like geology. Mayor Niehaus asked if
every development project would need to go before Council for final approval, or having taken
the conditional uses out, they won’t have the legislative piece. Shepard said that the direction
she had received from both the Commission and the Council was to make the process as simple
as possible for developers would be to modify the zones so that they can look at the zones and
know what is expected and what they can do regardless of whether it’s in the code or as an
overlay in the code. There would be a clear set of rules. Discussion ensued regarding what
process would be preferred and the advantages and disadvantages of each. McAnany said that in
overlay zones a new set of rules will apply in every case and there are some problems with lack of
predictability. If you have clear standards, they can be applied on a case by case basis. Council
would have more discretion and their decision making would be more likely to hold up. Linares
agreed and said that goals could be achieved through their other ideas and that he didn’t think
that an overlay was necessary. It was decided that they would move forward with city code
rather than overlays.
Next steps
It was decided that they would have another workshop to work through development standards.
Adjournment:
Commission Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:17 PM.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting—Call to Order and Attendance: Mayor Niehaus called the regular
meeting to order at 7:03 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Mayor Emily
Niehaus and Councilmembers Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Karen Guzman-Newton, Rani Derasary
and Mike Duncan. Staff in attendance were City Manager Joel Linares, Assistant City Manager
Carly Castle, City Attorney Chris McAnany, City Engineer Chuck Williams and City Recorder
Sommar Johnson. Twelve members of the public and media were present. A recording of the
meeting is archived at www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. A video recording is archived at:
https://www.youtube.com/?v=zPISWh7tDuQ.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve the September 9, 2019
minutes as written. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. There was no
discussion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Duncan, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary,
Guzman-Newton and Jones voting aye.
Mayor and Council Reports
Mayor Niehaus has attended two Association of Government meetings. They review CIB
applications and San Juan County had an application for a clinic and the AOG heard citizen
concerns about it. However, the Board sometimes feels like the CIB applications make their way
to them without their communities knowing of them. She wanted the Council and the
community to know that she does see the applications before they go to the CIB Board and that
she is part of the rating and ranking process. She attended a USARA Recovery Day event. There
are a lot people in the community who are in recovery that are doing very well. There are
ongoing Millcreek Stakeholder meetings happening and they are getting organized for a specific
upcoming community engagement process. She is on the Board for the League of Cities and
Towns and they had a legislative strategy meeting. The League puts together their priorities for
entering the next legislative session and she will share those with Council for their feedback
once they are published. She reminded Council that she sits on that Board as a representative of
Southeastern Rural Utah. Indigenous Celebration Day was on the 14th and she thanked the
Native American Club for preparing the food and organizing and paying for the hoop dancer.
There is an organization called the Full Circle Intertribal Center. It’s a newly formed non-profit
that offers Native American/Indigenous culturally specific programing focusing on nourishing,
healing and wellness through traditional culture. They are doing more active work to support
our Native community. An organization called Protect Our Winters did an event where they
brought professional athletes from different recreation sectors together to talk about protecting
snow, which was a nice follow-up to the Park City event. Moab was celebrated as being a city
that is committed to being net zero by 2030. She went to the Outdoor Recreation Summit in St.
George where she was able to spend time with Val Hale and she spoke on a panel about
inclusivity with respect to recreation. When we think of diversity in recreation, we think of
climbers, mountain bikers and UTV’s and it’s nice to see who the people are behind the
machines and products.
Councilmember Derasary reported that she also attended the Indigenous Celebration Day and
thanked the Mayor for organizing that. She attended an EMS meeting on October 14th. The CIB
application for the building is still in good shape and they are still in the process of finalizing
which of the 2 sites they might use. It will likely be the one on the hilltop of 100 North. She also
serves on the Health Care Special Service District and feels like the Districts are, “the canary in
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the coal mine” in terms of money and budget. She would like to pursue the possibility of a joint
City/County Council meeting where they can discuss each other’s budgets to understand how
they are going to move forward. The County is paying more for infrastructure and that means
they have less money to give to the Districts and the Districts are being encouraged to go to the
City for funds. She feels that the missing piece in the discussion is a better understanding of
each other’s budgets and the history of Districts, because they don’t want any essential services
to fall in a hole. She hopes they can get a better understanding of each other’s situations and
figure out how to help take care of some of the Districts in the coming year. She went to the
Beacon’s Lights On event on October 15h which was lots of fun with superheroes of small and
large size. She thanked the Police Department for being there and she learned the proper way to
greet a dog. She attended the Arches Congestion meeting on October 15th that was very
informative, and it looks like a lot of the outcome of that research will come next summer. She
went to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Memorial Garden at the Canyonlands Care
Center. Every previous resident who has passed on was represented and a La Sal artist did a
beautiful stone with the name of the garden. Pastor Pacheco invited her to System of Care San
Juan and Grand County Resource Advisory meeting. It is a group that brings together a lot of
healthcare and other service organizations dealing with all aspects of physical and mental health
and helping youth and people in crisis and it is resource proven. They meet quarterly on the 3rd
Wednesday and they would like to have a representative from the City. She thanked the Police
Chief for having Sgt. Palmer there. Someone told her that she was still listed as the City
representative on the Trail Mix meetings and it was her understanding that as of the 1st of the
year, she wasn’t supposed to go those anymore and she wanted to clarify who, if anyone, was
going to those meetings. The Area Community Land Trust is having their Open House from 1:00
– 3:00 p.m. on Saturday October 26th. She attended the Mayberry Preserve Open House and the
Ken’s Light Film at Star Hall. She pointed out that the Council received an invitation to Western
Rivers Open House for their new guide house on October 25th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at 1991 S
HWY 191.
Councilmember Duncan said that he has been playing in Jordan and it was pretty cool to see all
the places from the Old Testament like Bethlehem. It’s a country that is really short on water
and makes Utah look wet by comparison. The USGS came out with a new report on water that
they delivered at a conference, but that has not yet been released for publication. It must still
undergo a peer review. What is interesting is that the “so called” safe yield number is quite a bit
smaller. It’s down to a number comparable to what they are extracting from wells already and
that would be big news.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she attended a Housing Authority meeting where
she gave her report and left because she couldn’t stay for the whole thing. The bulk of it was just
administrative issues. She also attended a Museum meeting and they have had some delays in
production of the topographical map. It won’t be installed in the museum until February, but the
other displays are being installed now. Their grand opening date is yet to be determined.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton reported that she attended the Arches National Park
Congestion Study as well and had the opportunity to talk some of Denver’s National Park
employees about the mandate that was sent from the Department of Interior and they asked that
if anyone has any information to share to send it to the Denver office for the National Parks.
They are reading and taking notes on every individual’s comments. She went to Governor
Herbert’s Outdoor Recreation Summit in St. George with Mayor Niehaus. She had an update
meeting with the federal US Census Bureau on Monday to discuss how to reach our outdoor
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contingency in Moab that would include people who work in the community who may not have a
permanent address. The Census starts April 1st. There is a funding opportunity for anyone who
would like to be part of the complete count that she chairs and she would appreciate anyone who
could reach out to the interfaith religious groups in town, it would be great to have their
participation as the point of the Census is to get a complete and accurate count. Individuals need
to know that it’s safe and protected information and they need trusted voices in the community
to reach out to residents. The federal government has offered the State of Utah $500,000 to any
group that is trying to get a complete count for the Census. If anyone is looking for flyers or
buttons or anything you believe might be effective for your group you find them on
utahcensus2020.com.
Councilmember Jones attended a Solid Waste Special Service District Board meeting and then
he was traveling for non-council related work.
Administrative Reports
Administrator Linares reminded everyone that open enrollment for changes to your garbage
service is going on now and that it ends on October 31st. He informed Council that the City will
be having active shooter training on November 12th. He thanked staff for the Street Festival as
they did a really great job. He said that the festival was amazing, and if they’ve never gone to the
Monday -Thursday part of the festival, they should check it out. The Turkey Trot is coming up
on November 16th. The Movie Showdown is still taking applications and that’s the 7th – 10th. At
the next meeting they will have an update on Walnut Lane and the Finance and the Police
Departments. He said that they would probably address the Trail Mix issue at tomorrow’s
department head meeting.
Citizens To Be Heard
Kerry Lange of Desert West Office Supply said, “I’m here to speak about the parking over on 1st
South. I think, I believe, you all call it the reverser angle back in parking. There’s a lot of issues
over there with this parking and I sent an email to the City Council, everybody two weeks ago. I
haven’t heard a single thing from anybody, so that’s why I’m here. I outlined in the email three
scenarios that we see, I mean we see many but we see this all day long every day, chaos, and I’d
like you guys to look at this again and consider putting it back the way it was with the proper
parking, proper in my opinion. It’s very dangerous. It may work in places, but it doesn’t work
there. That is the highest volume street, side street in Moab. The next closest one is almost half
of that, and that’s Center Street. You’re coming right off of the main highway and, just in case
someone didn’t read the email, you come off the main highway, you’ve got someone trying to
back in there in a scenario that they are not familiar with, okay? They’re blocking the traffic,
they’re backing up, we’ve seen this numerous times, they’re backing up clear around the corner
on Main Street. The ones coming the other way make the corner, not realizing they can’t go
anywhere. We’ve seen them block the entire intersection trying to go. Now, to handle that, they
panic, and they start going around him in the oncoming lane. That’s one scenario. We’ve seen
the ones where they’ve tried multiple times, and I’ve got video of them trying to back in four or
five times and can’t hit it, and every time, they’re pulling out into the street, usually across
center into the oncoming lane. We’ve had them pull in the reverse direction in the oncoming
lane and almost park trying to, in their mind, try and figure out what they’re going to do next
and how they’re going to get into these parking places. I understand that it works in some
places, but its not working over there. We’ve had, I think, I know of only two people that have
come in that were positive about it and we get nailed all day long, every day, and one of the
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biggest issues for me, and I know it is for Zax also, our revenue is down 14.5% since that started
and we’re borderline all the time anyway, and you know we’re fighting the Amazon battle, so
people aren’t shopping local, as you guys well know. We can’t afford that 14.5% from something
that could be corrected. So, I’d just like everyone to think about it, or discuss it. You can ask me
questions if you want. We’ve got an outside camera, so we’ve got video and stuff. We don’t sit
there and watch it. It’s, we see something, we try to track when it was. I have no idea what we
don’t see, because we’re not going to just watch cameras. Any, any ideas on this”? Mayor
Niehaus said that this wasn’t a venue to have a dialogue, but that she appreciated him coming
and being a citizen to be heard and it sounded like Council needs to respond. Lange said, “thank
you, and thank you for your business. If you, if you need any input on, or scenarios, let us know”.
Councilmember Duncan asked Lange if he had spoken to Engineer Williams.
JJ Wang said, “I have no comment, or I really whatever your decision tonight, but I have a
subject I think is important to take the opportunity to present to here, is our HWY 191. I think
that maybe you all had the experience, like me. I had to go to Grand Junction to something,
okay? When we got back after we passed the Arches, oh the long lines of cares, cannot move like
this, like this. So, what happened, what happened to our town? Something happened in our
town. In Moab, no! the bridge is good. Even the bridge, two lanes come to Moab. Two lanes from
Moab go to Arches. So, two lane traffic, but when you pass the bridge, suddenly become one
lane. So, this car, this car, this car, that’s one problem. Why the HWY so wide. Not even today,
we don’t have two until they widen it. Even now, today, they can make it two lane, two lane. So,
cross the street, cross the bridge, keep going. Immediately after we cross the bridge, we become
ooh, like this. Very difficult, I believe most of you go to Grand Junction, you come back from
Grand Junction, what happened in town? Number two: You know traffic lights, there’s a, by the
river there’s, there’s a HWY they need to turn into this main, our Main Street one on one. So,
there’s a traffic light, the light red, light green, light red, yellow, green, red light, yellow, green,
very even. That even make it worse! Right? But. If you count your car, maybe you’ve got a ten
cars this way, one car come this way. I, my impression in a Main Street, our side street always
very short. You see car, your turning, change the lights, but the HWY 191, agreed. Our Main
Street time is longer because more cars on the Main Street, so they got a longer time with the
traffic lights changing lights. Okay, this one, I think we can control, Moab City can control the
traffic lights so that when, when that one works. Anyway, the river, if that went at the same time,
plus two lane, because one lane causing trouble. That’s my feeling as in today’s a good time. I, I
agree with everything you talk today, okay? No, no comment, but I want to take this advantage
present to you, so get your attention, so maybe then we can work with your DOT, and also the
City can control some traffic lights. That’s my comment for the good of the community”.
Mayor Niehaus presented a Tom Till image of Courthouse Towers and a plaque, to City Attorney
Chris McAnany in recognition of his dedication to, and decades of work on behalf of the City of
Moab for more than 22 years.
Presentation
Rocky Mountain Power update
Rocky Mountain Power Regional Business Manager Deb Dull said that she gives an update once
a year about what is going on between Rocky Mountain Power and the City of Moab. She started
by talking about HB 411, Community Renewable Energy Act. It’s legislation that has Rocky
Mountain Power, Utah Public Service Commission and communities involved. HB 411 allows
Utah communities served by Rocky Mountain Power to develop a community renewable energy
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program to achieve a net 100% renewable resource energy goal for all customers within Moab
city by 2030. She went on to define the nature of the program. Moab has already adopted the
Resolution to be part of it. In beginning of 2020, communities will negotiate an agreement with
Rocky Mountain Power, the framework for the RFP and procurement process will begin and
then the communities will execute the agreement. In the second half of 2020 they will file
applications with the Public Service Commission on behalf of communities and Rocky Mountain
Power. She explained the steps that will need to be taken to work together to achieve these goals.
In the second half of 2021 Rocky Mountain Power will send notices of the new rate schedule to
customers and residents may elect to opt out. She showed Council an example of the Rocky
Mountain Power’s wind farm called Seven Mile in Wyoming. They have announced their
integrated resource plan that is done every two years. It has made huge gains in renewables.
There has been a lot of concern from communities that have fossil fuel or coal-fired generation,
so she explained what the Resource Plan calls for. Anyone that would like to read more on the
Recourse Plan can go to their website, https://www.pacificorp.com/energy/integrated-resource-
plan.html. She showed Council a photo of the Rocky Mountain Power solar farm in Holden and
reminded Council that they participate in Blue Sky in Subscriber Solar. Moab has been the first
in many things such as, Green Power, EPA and Blue Sky. Last year Rocky Mountain Power
decided they were going to build a Blue Sky solar project. The first one they have done, and it
will be in Moab. She commended Moab City staff and the Engineering department for being so
helpful. The Moab Blue Sky Solar build project milestones are as follows: The pre-project
studies started in June and should be finished in February of 2020. Preliminary design started
on October 1st and should be about 75% completed around April of 2020. The Interconnection
Agreement/Contracting/Permitting started July 15, 2019 and should be completed around June
1, 2020. The Blue Sky funding implementation process will begin May 1, 2020 and will probably
be completed around August 1, 2020. The RFP process should start July 1, 2020 and should end
October 31, 2020. They should start looking at the construction contract award September 15,
2020 and it should be awarded by November 1, 2020. Groundbreaking and
Construction/Interconnection will start in November of 2020 and they should be able to have
the Operational and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony around April or May 1st of 2021. This will be
located at the golf course.
Things that have been completed in the City of Moab/Rocky Mountain Power Partnership
during 2019 are: Dark-Sky Compliant Lighting Initiative, Moab Municipal Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance Amendment, Electric Vehicle charging station at the Rocky Mountain Power Service
Center and other locations in Moab City, EMA “Green Power Community” Certification
Renewal, Water Treatment Plant, New Summary Billing, Walnut Lane Trailer Park. She loves
coming down to say, “Congratulations Moab. You are going to be the first Blue Sky Project
Community Solar Farm community.”
Mayor Niehaus asked Dull to talk about the Coal Strike Force Team as people often think of coal
and solar as arch enemies. Dull started talking about the IRP in Wyoming because if you are
from Cameron, Wyoming, your entire economy is based on coal-fired generation. The news
officially hit the street in Utah on October 18th. They have a unique situation in Price where the
mayor of Price and some other entities working with the University of Utah have gotten a grant
to look at what they call, a Coal Strike Force. That strike force is there to say that “it’s time we
say things are changing. We don’t know what it’s going to look like in five years but let’s work
together and start exploring”. They are aggressively working to partner and make sure that
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alternatives are looked at that haven’t been looked at before. Mayor Niehaus added that the
Strike Force is looking at things like education and diversification, and what tourism would look
like for Price.
Special Events
Approval of Permits for Canyonlands Half Marathon March 2020.
Discussion: There was no discussion.
Motion and vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Canyonlands Half Marathon for
the above date and venue subject to the conditions outlined in the agenda summary.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Guzman-Newton, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary, and Duncan voting aye.
New Business
Approval of the Moab Downtown Parking Structure Design Consulting Services
Agreement with $848,600 Fee and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement
Discussion: Engineer Williams said that the next step for the parking structure to be built was
to procure the services of a design firm qualified to do the work. Staff prepared a Request for
Statement of Qualifications based upon criteria that were in the agreement with UDOT and
input of Council. They held a pre-proposal meeting that was attended by 30 or 40 consultants,
outlined what they were looking for and received seven statements of qualifications. There was a
four-member committee composed of City Sustainability and Engineering staff, as well as a
UDOT project manager to evaluate the firms. Using the published scoring criteria, three firms
were clearly higher ranked and after those firms were interviewed, the highest rated firm was
Kim Lee Horn & Associates, Inc. They have negotiated the scope of work and a fee, which is the
typical process. Mayor Niehaus pointed out that the $848,600 is UDOT funds. The City did not
allocate tax dollars for the project. Linares agreed and said that the whole project is essentially
UDOT money and Mayor Niehaus said that it was specifically a fund called the Hot Spot Fund
from UDOT that the City competed for and was granted. Councilmember Derasary asked if Kim
Lee Horn has the capacity, sustainability wise, to take on what the City might want to do.
Williams said, yes. They have Park Smart Certified engineers, architects and managers meeting
international standards and seven LEED certified staff members who will be involved.
Motion and vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the Moab Downtown
Parking Structure Design Consulting Services Agreement for $848,600 in Fees and Authorize
the Mayor to Sign the Agreement. Councilmember Mike Duncan seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan, Guzman-Newton, Jones and
Derasary voting aye.
Quit Claim Deed: Quit Claim Deed Granting an Insignificant Portion of Real
Property to Dan Mick to Address A Bounder Issue Along Rotary Park. In
exchange. Dan Mick Will Be Granting to the City a Portion of His Property
Briefing and Possible Action
Discussion: Linares said that this is a housekeeping issue. It’s a property line laid out
according to the fence line that needs to be adjusted. The City has built permanent walls and
structures along what was perceived to be the property line over the years, and everyone has
agreed that those are the lines. Linares pulled titles at the County and there are no legal issues
with either of the titles. The swap will make the property line match what everyone has
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recognized to have been the property line. This should clean it up and be a non-issue. He
suggested that a motion to approve to execute that claim be conditioned upon Mick executing
his before the City executes theirs. He showed Council the property line in question.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to Authorize the Mayor to Execute the
Proposed Quit Claim Deed Contingent Upon the Grantee Executing and Recording a Quit Claim
Deed Granting the City the Other Southern Portion of the Property in Dispute. Councilmember
Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried with Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Duncan,
Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Proposed Resolution 55-2019: A Resolution of the Moab City Council to Approve
the Moab Mosquito Abatement Districts Noticing of Up To An $80,000 Property
Tax Increase for 2020, Representing an Approximate 33.46% Increase Above the
Current Property Tax Revenue Budget
Briefing and possible action: Linares said that this came to him from Chris Baird with the
County and they went through the code. This isn’t necessarily required of Council for Mosquito
Abatement to raise the rate as it has already been passed by the County Council at their last
meeting. This is more of a show of solidarity with the County that the City supports the
Mosquito Abatement District in raising their rate in order to sustain their operations. The City is
not committing any funds. Councilmember Duncan was concerned about the public’s possible
interpretation that the City may be responsible for financial contribution to Mosquito
Abatement if this Resolution is approved and signed, when there is no obligation by the City as it
is property tax levied by the County.
Mosquito Abatement District member, Jeanette Kopell clarified that the Resolution is noticing
up to an $80,000 tax increase for 2020, but they haven't yet decided on how much they are
going to ask for. Linares said that the District is following their truth in taxation process. This is
the first step of saying how much they are going to request. They will have public hearings where
the public will have the opportunity to comment on that request before they set an actual rate.
Councilmember Jones asked for an example of how much this could possibly increase annual
property tax in relation to a home’s value. The proposed tax rate on a $242,000 residence would
increase from $23.69 to approximately $31.62, which is an increase of $7.93/year and tax on a
$242,000 business would increase from $43.08 to approximately $57.49 which is an increase of
approximately $14.41 per year, if the District goes for the full amount. Mayor Niehaus noted that
there has never been a formal request for funding by the City from Mosquito Abatement.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the bills in the amount of $376, 179.12.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Derasary, Duncan and Guzman-Newton voting aye.
Adjournment
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to adjourn. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Derasary, Duncan and
Guzman-Newton voting aye. Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Request for Proposals for Site Planning, Architectural, and Engineering
Services Requested for the Walnut Lane Apartments
Disposition: Discussion
Staff Presenter: Kaitlin Myers, Senior Project Manager
Attachment(s):
-Attachment 1: Draft RFP
Background/Summary:
In October 2018, the City of Moab purchased an existing 38-unit mobile home
(or “trailer”) park located at 193 Walnut Lane in Moab, Utah. The City intends
to redevelop the property to an 80-unit, affordable, sustainable, mixed-income
development to be known as the Walnut Lane Apartments.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a follow-up to a Request for Proposals and
Qualifications (RFQ) published by the City of Moab in June 2019. Since the
issue of the RFQ, the City has hired a new Senior Project Manager to oversee
the project, and City Staff has continued to work to narrow down the scope of
work for the project, as reflected in the requirements set forth in this RFP.
In summary, the Scope of Work for the project includes:
1.The creation of a master plan that includes phasing, pre-development,
design guidelines, net zero and/or sustainable design methods,
affordable housing & financial/pro-forma development analysis,
realistic timelines for completion, and recommendations on
development and parking approach.
2.Phase One of Walnut Lane Apartments, including the feasibility,
schematic, engineering, and construction document design, construction
bidding, and construction administration for the project.
The RFP is scheduled to post on Wednesday, November 13 and will close on
Friday, December 20.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SITE PLANNING, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
REQUESTED FOR WALNUT LANE APARTMENTS
In October 2018, the City of Moab purchased an existing 38-unit mobile home (or “trailer”) park located
at 193 Walnut Lane in Moab, Utah. The City intends to redevelop the property to an 80-unit, affordable,
sustainable, mixed-income development to be known as the Walnut Lane Apartments.
The project shall include a mix of unit types including, but not limited to, apartments, duplexes,
fourplexes, cottages, or other units suitable to the site, and shall house a mix of income-restricted and
market rate units. It shall prioritize green infrastructure and construction methods, and include walking
paths, shared space, and other amenities for residents. During all phases of redevelopment, the City and
Selected Firm shall, to the best of the team’s ability, prioritize housing the current residents of Walnut
Lane first and will not displace any current residents during the redevelopment process.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a follow-up to a Request for Proposals and Qualifications (RFQ)
published by the City of Moab in June 2019. Since the issue of the RFQ, the City has hired a new Senior
Project Manager to oversee the project, and City Staff has continued to work to narrow down the scope
of work for the project, as reflected in the requirements set forth in this RFP.
Copies of the detailed RFP, including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the
minimum content of responses, and the factors that will be used to evaluate the responses can be
obtained by contacting Kaitlin Myers, Senior Project Manager for the City of Moab, at (435) 259-5129 or
kmyers@moabcity.org.
All proposal responses to this solicitation must be received by the City of Moab Recorder’s office by no
later than 5:00pm MST on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the address above.
The City of Moab is an equal opportunity employer. Minority business enterprises, women-owned
businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to apply.
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I. CONTENTS
I. CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................2
II. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................4
Contact Information.................................................................................................................................4
Optional Q&A Phone Call..........................................................................................................................5
III. TIMELINE..................................................................................................................................................5
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................5
General Project Information.....................................................................................................................5
Target Population.....................................................................................................................................6
Site and Neighborhood.............................................................................................................................6
Physical Description..................................................................................................................................6
Components Related to the City’s Sustainability Goals............................................................................7
V. SCOPE OF WORK.......................................................................................................................................7
Project Management................................................................................................................................8
Pre-Development – Planning and Schematic Design................................................................................8
Design – Design, Engineering & Construction Document Development..................................................9
Construction – Construction Contract Administration.............................................................................9
VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................9
Submission Process and Deadline............................................................................................................9
Minimum Submission Requirements......................................................................................................10
VII. EVALUATION CRITERIA.........................................................................................................................11
VIII. CITY CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................11
Eligibility.................................................................................................................................................11
Conflict of Interest..................................................................................................................................11
Contract Responsibilities........................................................................................................................11
IX. AWARD CONTINGENCIES.......................................................................................................................12
Insurance Requirements.........................................................................................................................12
Professional Licensing.............................................................................................................................12
X. PAYMENT PROCEDURE...........................................................................................................................12
XI. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION.................................................................................................................13
Initial Review of Applications.................................................................................................................13
Interview of Qualified Applicants...........................................................................................................13
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Negotiation of Contract..........................................................................................................................13
Rights of the City....................................................................................................................................13
XII. PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTION OF CONTRACT.....................................................................................14
XIII. MAPS...................................................................................................................................................15
Map of Walnut Lane Parcels...................................................................................................................15
Map of Trailer Removal – Existing & Proposed......................................................................................16
Map of Proposed Phase One Location...................................................................................................17
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II. INTRODUCTION
The City of Moab is seeking proposals and qualifications for Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Design,
Master Planning and Financial Analysis Services for City-owned property located at 193 Walnut Lane in
Moab, Utah.
The Firm shall provide various professional services and perform any and all requirements necessary to
investigate and access all work, prepare cost estimates, develop plans and specifications, and provide
construction administration and inspection services for all work described. The Firm shall be prepared to
provide services as and when requested by the City of Moab, following the Notice to Proceed.
The projects in this RFP include:
1.Creation of a master plan that includes phasing, pre-development, design guidelines, net zero
and/or sustainable design methods, affordable housing & financial/pro-forma development
analysis, realistic timelines for completion, and recommendations on development and parking
approach.
2.Phase One of Walnut Lane Apartments, including the feasibility, schematic, engineering, and
construction document design, construction bidding, and construction administration for the
project.
This RFP and associated contract are specific to the first phase of this development, but, if successful,
the Firm will follow its submitted master plan to design and build subsequent phases of the Walnut Lane
Apartments until project is complete. Details of the contracts are provided in Section V of this RFP.
This project is intended to be financed through taxable bonds, various grants and equity investments.
Contingent upon successful applications for funding, the Walnut Lane Apartments funding will close and
start construction in approximately June 2021, with construction completion in June 2022 and 100%
lease-up in November 2022. The contract for proposed services is anticipated in January 2020 and is
contingent upon successful award of funding for the Professional Services.
This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes governing procurement of
professional services.
Contact Information
The primary contacts for questions regarding this RFP will be Kaitlin Myers, Senior Projects Manager
(435-259-5129 / kmyers@moabcity.org), and Joel Linares, Moab City Manager (435-259-5121 /
jlinares@moabcity.org).
Moab City Hall is located at 217 E. Center St., Moab, UT, 84532. The URL for the City’s website is
www.moabcity.org.
Optional Q&A Phone Call
The RFP Selection Team will hold one pre-submittal question and answer meeting for interested firm
leaders to learn more about the project prior to submission of the proposal. The meeting will be held at
2:00pm MST on Monday, November 25, 2019. All are invited to participate by phone. Contact Kaitlin
Myers at (435) 259-5129 or kmyers@moabcity.org for details on how to participate in the call.
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III. TIMELINE
Unless otherwise notified, this RFP shall follow the following timeline:
RFP Issued 11/13/19
Optional Q&A Phone Call 2:00pm MST on 11/25/19
Deadline for Proposal Submission 12/20/19
Consultants Selected for Interviews 01/07/20
Interviews Conducted 01/13 – 01/17/20
Firm Selected 01/24/20
Unless otherwise noted, the deadlines for the above dates will be 5:00pm MST.
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
General Project Information
In October 2018, the City of Moab purchased a 38-unit mobile home (or “trailer”) park located at 193
Walnut Lane in Moab, UT 84532. The City intends to redevelop the property to an 80-unit, affordable,
sustainable, mixed-income development to be known as the Walnut Lane Apartments.
The site includes two parcels and is approximately 2.91 acres. It is currently split-zoned, with the
northern 1.62 acres zoned in the R-2 (Single-Household and Two-Household Residential Zone) and the
southern 1.29 acres zoned in the R-4 (Manufactured Housing Residential Zone). City Staff is in the
process of rezoning the entire property to the R-4 zone, and for the purposes of this solicitation,
Applicants shall assume the R-4 zoning will be in place upon the Notice to Proceed.
The Selected Firm shall redevelop the property using the Planned Affordable Development (PAD)
overaly, which grants higher density and other development incentives in exchange for deed-restricted
affordable units. PAD affordable units are subject to deed restrictions that preserve affordability for at
least fifty (50) years and must make up at least seventy percent (70%) of the total units in the
development. For more information about the Planned Affordable Development, consult Moab
Municipal Code Section 17.68.
Target Population
One of the City’s primary goals during the redevelopment of Walnut Lane is to provide adequate
housing for the current residents of the Walnut Lane Trailer Park. To the best of its ability, the City shall
not displace any of the current residents during any phase of this project, and these families and
individuals will be granted priority for the new units produced from redevelopment. Current residents
range from extremely low- to low-income, work in service or other low-wage jobs, and most are
Hispanic and/or Native American.
To comply with the requirements of the PAD, the Walnut Lane Apartments must include at least fifty-six
(56) deed-restricted affordable units, and the remaining twenty-four (24) may be available to individuals
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and families at market rate rents. The City shall grant priority to Firms that propose higher ratios of
affordable and/or deed restricted units.
To be a person eligible for a PAD unit, the person(s) must satisfy the following criteria:
The persons comprising the household must have a combined household income that does not
exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the Grand County, Utah Area Median Income (AMI), as
published by HUD from time to time;
At least one person in the household must be either: (a) employed full time in Grand County; (b)
disabled; (c) a retired person over sixty years of age who was a full-time employee of an entity
located within Grand County for at least five continuous years immediately preceding his or her
retirement; or (d) a parent residing with one or more minor children; and
All persons occupying PAD affordable housing units must utilize the housing as their sole place
of residence.
Site and Neighborhood
The site consists of two parcels numbered 01-0001-0106 and 01-0001-0229, located at 193 Walnut Lane,
Moab, UT 84532.
The property is adjacent to the Moab Regional Hospital campus and a mix of single-family and multi-
family residential developments. It is proximate to downtown Moab, which offers a variety of
commercial services and amenities for residents and tourists, and community amenities such as the
Moab Valley Multicultural Center, Swanny Park, and the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center. Many
current residents rely on active transportation methods to travel to work and to access these and other
community amenities.
Physical Description
The property currently includes thirty-six (36) mobile homes constructed prior to 1976 (or “trailers”); in
July 2019, two trailers were damaged from fire and were removed from the site. By the time of Notice
to Proceed, the City will have removed six additional trailers from the site. The removal of eight total
trailers will create enough room for The Firm to develop phase one of this project. See Section XIII for
maps and more information.
Each site includes hookups for water, sewer, gas, and electricity. Several trees exist on site, but there is
no other landscaping or green infrastructure included on site. The City plans to remove most of the trees
currently on the site before redevelopment begins. Each parcel is accessed by a compacted, unpaved
driveway, and the trailers sit on dirt and/or gravel pads.
Components Related to the City’s Sustainability Goals
The City of Moab has established rigorous sustainability and housing affordability goals and expects the
Selected Firm to balance affordability and sustainability in all phases of the project.
Priority shall be granted to Firms that have demonstrable experience with Net-Zero or energy efficient
building standards including, but not limited to: the International Living Future Institute (ILFI)’s Zero
Energy Certification and/or Living Building Challenge (LBC), Energy Star Homes, Enterprise Green
Communities, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Home Energy Rating System
(HERS) Score of 50 or below, or similar.
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However, the City shall grant higher priority to Firms that demonstrate sustainability and affordability in
the proposal and requests specific experience with affordable and/or federally funded housing projects.
The City’s highest priority for Walnut Lane is to ensure permanently affordable housing for all current
and future resents of the development.
V. SCOPE OF WORK
A multi-discipline design consulting team (“Team” or “Firm”) is required for services described below.
The Team should include architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, civil engineering, financial/development analysis and programming. The Team should
include members with demonstrated success in work in the following specific areas:
Affordable housing projects;
Net zero or similar design;
Neighborhood and community building, master planning and place making;
Real estate/development expertise; and
Design/build experience in resort, rural, and/or remote communities.
The Team is expected to coordinate regular meetings with a working committee to further refine the
project goals, budget, design of the project, and entitlements. The working committee will include
representatives from the City, including Planning, Building Inspection, Engineering, Public Works, and
other departments as required.
As requested by project funders, the Team is also expected to attend meetings with funder
representatives for discussions as needed to ensure funder compliance, which will likely require
meetings set within tight time constraints.
During all phases of redevelopment, the City and Selected Firm shall, to the best of the team’s ability,
prioritize housing the current residents of Walnut Lane and will not displace any current residents during
the redevelopment process.
Applicants will be considered for all phases of work included in this RFP, but the City reserves the right
to select a different Firm or Firms for subsequent phases of work depending on the quality of work
product produced in each phase of the project.
The Scope of Work for each phase of the project are as follows.
Project Management
Attend regular meetings on the phone and in person with City Staff.
Affirm the City Council’s affordability, sustainability, and other goals.
Present to City Council at key decision points.
Provide baseline schedule and schedule updates including entitlement projections.
Organize and manage community engagement meetings, specifically including meetings with
current members of Walnut Lane and other stakeholders, at key decision points.
Work with relevant Moab City Staff on all necessary permitting and correction to plans.
Create a Development and Phasing Strategy for all projects.
Deliver net zero or energy efficient projects.
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Pre-Development – Planning and Schematic Design
Develop two to three conceptual master plans compatible with the neighborhood.
Develop phasing plan to ensure the current residents of Walnut Lane are not displaced during
redevelopment. Phasing plan should include the removal of trailers from the site and/or the
relocation of trailers to other locations on the site, as necessary.
Determine appropriate density / housing unit types (apartments, townhomes, duplexes micro-
homes, or a mix of types) that best meet the needs of residents and will be an asset to the
current neighborhood.
Develop costing and development (pro-forma) analysis and template that allows changeable
inputs.
Develop schematic and other pre-development designs of development and housing units.
Provide renderings for public meetings showing the selected plan and housing types.
Create 2-3 alternative parking approaches and supporting financial models, demonstrating the
effects of minimizing parking costs with the tradeoff of less site, and less units.
Elicit Policy direction to establish preferred development parameters, balancing height, density,
amount of site development, affordability, and net zero approach.
The project team shall strive to deliver Net Zero projects and shall create a “menu” of minimum
design standards for the City to consider for energy efficient design.
Conduct survey, title and platting work, as needed.
Provide to support as necessary to acquire funding sources for the project.
The design shall be sensitive and responsive to the various cultures of current and future residents.
The master plan shall include community amenities, including open space, external storage, bicycle
storage, a pet area, and other amenities as deemed appropriate by the development team. Parking shall
be clustered on the exterior of the development, and the units shall be primarily accessed via walking
paths. The Firm shall design all communal amenities and features and a portion of the units to be ADA
accessible.
The buildings and site work designs must, at a minimum, exceed IECC 2018 requirements and meet
additional sustainability initiatives established by funding guidelines that address a range of building
practices, smart siting, materials and resource conservation, water management, healthy living
environment goals, and energy efficiency targets.
Design – Design, Engineering & Construction Document Development
Coordinate Entitlement and Planning Review, including acquiring all necessary surveys,
geotechnical, water, traffic, and other studies as necessary.
Provide all necessary engineering design for all potential onsite and offsite infrastructure
improvements required by the City and the associated costs.
Secure necessary approvals from regulatory agencies and service providers for permits and
agreements.
Provide design and prepare construction documents.
Assess the project cost estimates and schedule of construction for the priorities.
Provide bidding assistance for chosen procurement method including bid instructions.
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Construction – Construction Contract Administration
Assist City Staff in bidding the improvements, including pre-bid meeting and support, contractor
questions, issuing addenda, preparing bid tabulations, verification of bidder’s qualifications, and
presentation to City Council for the contract award.
As necessary, the Team shall review, analyze, and manage change order requests from
contractors. All recommendations are subject to review and approval by the City.
Provide construction administration and ensure contract compliance.
Provide construction administration for the improvements.
VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submission Process and Deadline
All copies of proposals must be received by 5:00pm MST on Friday, December 20, 2019.
Applicants are required to submit one (1) electronic PDF and two (2) physical copies to the City of Moab
by the deadline. Electronic copies shall be sent to Senior Project Manager Kaitlin Myers at
kmyers@moabcity.org and City Recorder Sommar Johnson at sommar@moabcity.org. Proposals will not
be accepted by fax.
Physical copies shall be sent to the following:
ATTN: Walnut Lane RFP
Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
217 East Center St.
Moab, UT 84532
Submissions must either be delivered or placed in the mail in time to be received on the date and at the
time required. Proposals not in physical possession of the Recorder at the deadline will not be accepted.
All timely submissions will become property of the City of Moab and will not be returned to the
respondent.
Minimum Submission Requirements
Each proposal is limited to fifteen (15) double-sided pages or thirty (30) single-sided pages (excluding
cover page and dividers). If the Applicant submitted to the City’s June RFQ, it may omit previously
submitted materials, submit the same materials, or submit updated information, as appropriate and
necessary.
The proposal should address the following:
Experience & Qualifications
Cover Letter: Can include, but is not limited to, statement of understanding & approach to the project.
Qualification of Team: List the composition of the Team for all contracts and phases of the project.
Clearly indicate all primary contacts and/or team leaders, and describe the respective roles,
responsibilities, related experience, and qualifications of each team member.
Specific Project Experience: Descriptions of completed, similar, or relevant project experience that the
Team has executed. Details should include the project scope and size, project budget and ability to stay
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within the budget, types of services performed by Team, and any affordability, sustainability,
accessibility or other noteworthy details about the project.
List of References: Provide a minimum of four (4) client references with which the applicant has
provided similar design/build services within the last five years. Include the name, telephone, and email
and a description of the role and services provided to that contact.
Technical Proposal
Project Approach: A description of the approach to be taken toward completion of the project, an
explanation of any variances to the proposed scope of work as outlined in the RFP, and any insights into
the project gained as a result of developing the proposal.
Scope of Work: Scope of work that includes steps to be taken, including any products or deliverables.
Estimated Labor Hours: A summary of estimated labor hours by task that clearly identifies the project
team members and the number of hours performed by each sub-contractor by task.
Project Schedule: A proposed schedule that indicates project milestones and overall time for
completion.
Supplemental Information: Any other information deemed necessary to address the requests of this
RFP.
Cost Proposal
Lump Sum: Price to complete the Scope of Work, written as a “not to exceed” amount.
Hourly Price: To complete any additional items not identified in the above Scope of Work.
VII. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The proposal must include complete information on each of the following and shall be evaluated as
indicated below.
Criteria Weight
Experience & Qualifications relevant to key personnel and/or sub-contractors 15%
Project Understanding & Knowledge of Area depth or relevant technical experience 5%
Firm Experience & References with projects of a similar size, structure & complexity 10%
Proposed Scope of Work and Bid for Contracts 1 & 2 outlined in this RFP 25%
Proposed Timeline required to complete the plan and deliverables 15%
Proposed Fee Schedule, Project Budget, and Value of Work including proposed and
additional costs
20%
Demonstration of Innovative Approaches 5%
Responsiveness, Quality & Completeness of Submittal Package 5%
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VIII. CITY CONDITIONS
Eligibility
The Applicant must certify that The Firm and the members of The Firm are not debarred, suspended,
voluntarily excluded, or otherwise ineligible for participation in federally assisted projects. In addition,
the status of prospective candidates will be checked prior to execution of any contract.
Conflict of Interest
The Applicant must certify that it has no current conflicts of interest and will not acquire any interest,
direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services
hereunder. The Applicant further certifies that, for the duration of the project, it will not employ any
person who has any such conflicts.
Contract Responsibilities
Based upon responses received, the City of Moab reserves the right to negotiate the scope of work with
the Selected Firm, dependent on the responses received to this RFP.
The City shall first execute a contract for master planning services, and subsequent contracts will be
contingent upon satisfaction with the initial work product and project feasibility and funding.
IX. AWARD CONTINGENCIES
Insurance Requirements
All insurance carriers must have an AM Best rating that meets the syndicator and lender requirements
(typically AM BEST Rating A VIII or better).
The agreement will require the Firm provide the following, at a minimum:
Insurance Coverage Amount
Worker's Compensation Statutory
Comprehensive General Liability BI $2,000,000 per occurrence
PD $ 100,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability BI/PD $ 500,000 combined single limit
Professional Liability $ 2,000,000
The City of Moab and all other requested project finance entities shall be named as an additional
insured, except on Professional (Errors and Omissions) and Worker’s Compensation coverage, and will
be given thirty (30) days-notice in advance of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change in any
coverage. A certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be approved by the City of Moab and
placed on file prior to commencement of work under this contract.
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The Firm shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Moab as well as all other requested project
finance entities or partners, from any losses, damages, costs, expenses, judgments, or decrees arising
out of, or resulting from, the negligent acts of The Firm.
In the event any action in court is brought against a party so indemnified, the City of Moab shall tender
the defense of any such claim or action at law or in equity to The Firm and The Firm’s insurer. Upon such
tender, it shall be the duty of The Firm and The Firm's insurer to defend such claim or action without
cost or expense to the City of Moab.
Professional Licensing
The Respondent shall provide evidence that all relevant members of the Proposal Team are currently
licensed and registered to perform work in the state of Utah, that The Firm and/or relevant partners are
not debarred, suspended, or prohibited from professional practice by any governmental agency.
X. PAYMENT PROCEDURE
The City of Moab shall make every effort to process payment for the services rendered within thirty (30)
calendar days after receipt of invoice and approval of services.
XI. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION
Initial Review of Applications
Applicants must address all submittal requirements outlined in this RFP. Non-responsive submittals
(those not conforming to the RFP requirements) will be disqualified and will not be considered further.
Each respondent bears the sole responsibility for the items included or not included in its submittal.
Deviations from or exceptions to the terms and specifications contained within this RFP, if stipulated in a
submittal, while possibly necessary in the view of the submitting respondent, may result in
disqualification.
Interview of Qualified Applicants
After evaluation of the complete proposals received in response to this RFP, the Selection Committee
may conduct interviews with and/or submit follow-up questions to one or more of the Applicants.
During the interviews, Applicants will be encouraged to elaborate on why they are the best choice for
this work and provide their vision and philosophy. Interview questions may include additional
information about prior projects and experience as well as performance data, project approach, and
staff expertise relevant to the project. The City expects the key personnel proposed for the project to
be present at the interviews.
At the conclusion of the interviews, the Selection Committee shall rank, in accordance with the
evaluation factors outlined in Section VII, the Applicants whose professional qualifications and proposed
services are deemed most meritorious.
Negotiation of Contract
Negotiations, including the final scope of work, shall be conducted with the Applicant ranked first. If a
contract satisfactory to the City can be negotiated at a fee considered fair and reasonable, the award
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shall be made to that Applicant. Otherwise, negotiations with the Applicant shall be formally
terminated and the City will move on to the next Applicant.
Award of contract may be subject to approval by the Moab City Council. If and when a contract is
awarded, all firms that submitted a proposal will receive a written acknowledgement of their proposal.
The City of Moab will not reimburse firms for any expenses associated with the submission of proposals
or participation in the interviews.
Rights of the City
The City reserves the right to the following:
To complete the selection process without proceeding to an interview process and may choose
to select an Applicant based on the information supplied in the submitted proposal.
To select the Applicant(s) whose qualifications and/or proposal, in the City’s sole judgment, best
meet the needs of the City. Price may not be the sole deciding factor.
To reject any and all proposals submitted and to waive any informality in submittals received
whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the City of Moab.
The City of Moab may, at its own discretion, request a re-solicitation of proposals or abandon the
project entirely.
XII. PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
Once the City of Moab has successfully negotiated the scope of work with the Firm, the procedures
described below shall apply for executing the contract.
The City of Moab shall send to the Firm one (1) electronic copy of the Contract for review and an
invitation to attend a meeting to execute multiple originals of the Contract as needed.
The City of Moab reserves the right to withdraw a contract award prior to the execution of the contract
for any reason including, but not limited to, the Firm’s failure to execute the contract within the time
specified or failure to present proof of insurance pursuant to the terms specified.
If there are any questions concerning this Request for Proposals, contact Kaitlin Myers, Senior Project
Manager, at the City of Moab (435) 259-5129 or kmyers@moabcity.org.
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XIII. MAPS
Map of Walnut Lane Parcels
(Image taken 08/02/19)
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Map of Trailer Removal – Existing & Proposed
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Map of Approximate Phase One Location
Sustainability Action Plan
Framework, Principles,
Guidelines, Goals & Strategies
2019
Version: November 6, 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
Acknowledgments ...........................................................................................................8
Awards ...............................................................................................................................9
Background .......................................................................................................................10
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................
Future Plans............................................................................................................................
Vision .......................................................................................................................................
Mission......................................................................................................................................
Progress .............................................................................................................................11
Goals ..................................................................................................................................13
Goal #1: Sustainability, Adaptation and Mitigation ...................................................14
Goal #2: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ..................................................15
Goal #3: Water .................................................................................................................18
Goal #4: Waste Reduction and Diversion ....................................................................20
Goal #5: Active Transportation and Alternative Fuels ..............................................21
Goal #6: Education and Outreach ................................................................................22
Goal #7: Funding and 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
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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 to minimize 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 measurable
goals. Unfortunately, despite setting a 20% energy reduction goal in 2008, 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 built env ironment 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 Hawken 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 Sustainability Action Plan’s 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-effectiveness.
• 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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Acknowledgments
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, National Renewable Enerby Laboratory (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
Special thanks to the nearly 40 staff and community members who provided valuable input, time
and expertise to this plan, as well as additional government and utility representatives who 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 Hultquist, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Ruth Linford, The Art of Farm
Eric Lockhart, NREL
Jeremy Lynch, Water Conservation & Drought
Management Advisory Board
Natalie Mims Frick, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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, Southeast Utah District Health Department
David Sakrison, Former Moab Mayor
Howard Trenholme, Green to Gold Business Partner
Crystal White, Dark Sky Committee
Sarah Wright, Utah Clean Energy
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 Plant Operator of the Year:
Greg Fosse, City Wastewater Reclamation Facility Superintendent
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 agency’s 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 Blue Sky participation, the Moab community has been
awarded more than $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 renewable
fuels, but also in taking immediate and
impactful action today to make progress on
the aspirational goals identified in the 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 greenhouse gas
reduction goals through resolutions and
outlined in the General Plan.
Current tasks include:
• Determining baseline natural resource use and numerical reduction goals;
• Setting numerical goals for the vast majority of goals specified in the General Plan;
• Determining priorities and compreh ensive goals;
• Implementing and tracking strategies based on a triple bottom line analysis or life cycle
assessment with an adequate budget to implement strategies.
Beginning in 2017, the focus has been centered on two main goals: energy and water. In 2017, the
General Plan was updated and an energy baseline date was determined to evaluate progress with
achieving the energy goals; 2008 was selected as t he 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, recycling, travel (i.e., car, plane) and solid waste usage for both the municipal
government and community is in progress. The 2019 Sustainability Plan delineates immediate, short-
term and long-term strategies for the reduction and mitigation of the organization’s and community’s
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. Appendix A provides a list of strategic actions that individuals can
implement to help the organization progress toward the City’s goals. Appendix B documents a series
of short, medium and long-term strategies. In addition to working toward 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 visitors.
Mission
Leading responsibly through triple bottom line stewardship.
Strategies & Actions by Focus Area
The Intergovernmental Pan el on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that global emissions need to
be reduced by 40% to 70% by 2050, and carbon
neutrality achieved by the end of the century.
Scientific consensus sets a 1.5-degree C reduction
as key. (Hansen, 2016)
The Plan is divided into 10 focus areas. Each area
section includes a goal, an introduction to its
relevance, accomplishments to date and
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 become available, more specific
quantitative goals and milestones will be created,
driving the pace of strategy implementation.
The Plan narrative lays out the “w hat” 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 10-year period, recognizing 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 fewer than 350 parts per
million (ppm) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) is necessary to avoid dangerous anthropogenic
interference with the climate and to limit the global temperature increase to less than 1.5-degree 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 reducing 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.
Table 2. City of Moab Timeline
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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, Texas, the City of Moab and the community will have to set aside
additional resources and staff to achieve the aspirational goals already set for carbon neutrality. Austin
and Aspen, Colorado, have achieved a 100% renewable energy goal for municipal operations. Denmark
set a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2020, with associated goals of
30% renewable energy-consumption and gross energy savings of 4% (relative to 2005).
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 that the numerical reductions have not been
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 #1 Board,
Grand County League of Women Voters forums, online 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 versus sector-based inventory will be
necessary.
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Goal #1: Sustainability, Adaptation & 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
2008 community emissions baseline, including
emissions from energy use and transportation.
Goal # 2: Energy: Electricity & Renewable Energy
• Transition to 100% renewable community
electricity by 2030.
• Transition to 100% renewable electricity in
municipal government operations by 2027,
including at least 50% municipal renewable
energy by 2024, with at least 10% provided
by onsite distributive energy.
• Reduction of annual electricity use by 20%
by 2032 in City buildings.
• Achieve a 20% Btu/sq. reduction in all City
facilities
• All goals relative to a 2008 baseline.
Goal #3 — Water
• Reduce water consumption by 20% per
capita and 20% of outdoor usage of
culinary water from the 2008 baseline by
2032.
• Protect the quality of surface and
groundwater to maintain sole source
aquifer designation.
Goal #4 — Waste Diversion & Recycling
• Reduce trash by 20% per capita and
increase diversion rate for the community
by 20% by 2032.
• Increase participation in City curbside
recycling by 20% and decrease waste from
residents and commercial customers by
2032.
• Decrease construction debris landfilling by
50% by 2024.
• Increase beneficial use of organic material
by 20% by 2024.
The 2017 City of Moab 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 travel, to reduce
single-occupancy vehicles and support public
adoption of electric vehicles by 10% by 2032.
Reduce traditional fuel use by 20% and total
vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for the community
by 20% 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
Initiatives
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; 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 well-
being 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
increases 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 which
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 an interim
target of 2% annual reductions, in addition to long-
term goals.
Benchmarks
2016: Municipal carbon emissions: Unavailable
2016: Community carbon emissions: 420,863 MT CO2e
Accomplishments
• The City benchmarked its community 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 ICLEI and EPA
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.
• In August 2018,
the City launched
an energy lighting
retrofit to reduce
emissions, and
82 businesses
participated including
the City of Moab.
Participants reduced annual use by 324,854
kWh and 230 metric tons of carbon emissions.
Businesses will collectively save $25,988
annually. Businesses will collectively save
$25,988 annually.
Short-term Plans
• Annually identify and implement at least three
priority projects for each sustainability goal.
• Approve budget fund offers to help reach the
sustainability goals over a three-year period.
• Complete at least three building or grounds audits
(water, energy or solid waste) if funding is awarded.
• Monitor the Northern Colorado Renewable Energy
Society (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
Reduce 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 City of Moab.
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 an aspirational date for the organization to
reach carbon neutrality.
Relevance
• Electricity consumption is a significant 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 Facility ($30,330),
water pumps ($42,534), traffic and street lights
($82,758) and parks ($15,732). By reducing
energy, the City can save thousands of dollars.
Percentages are shown 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 impacts and
frees funding for municipal
services like public safety.
The cheapest way to
achieve lower utility costs
is through conservation
(e.g., turning off lights)
and investments in
efficiency (e.g., retrofitting
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 in the Community Energy
Plan, the community energy use for our baseline
Goal
Transition to 100% renewable community
electricity by 2030. Transition to 100% for City of
Moab operations by 2027, including at least 50%
municipal renewable energy by 2024 compared
to the 2008 baseline, with at least 10% provided
by onsite distributive energy. Reduce electricity
demand by 20% by 2032..
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Buildings
Water
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
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. The energy emissions from
different suppliers vary depending on which
uses a higher percentage of coal as a fuel
source. All electric and net-zero building is being
researched as well.
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: 1.5
Accomplishments
• The municipal and community 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 percentage of their electricity
use provided by a large-scale array owned by
Rocky Mountain
Power, which
may be located
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.
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 the energy
performance at 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 on implementing 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 business.
Again, the percentage of renewable subscriptions
is 3%, well below the goals adopted by the
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.
• 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 on-site renewable portfolio with single-
occupancy photovoltaic, so-lar storage.
• All City facilities will achieve a 20% kBtu sq.
ft./year reduction by 2024 based on the 2016
baseline. This will be accomplished using the
following conservation through education tools:
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 in 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 location may be provided by the
City, Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency
(GWSSA), Moab Irrigation Company, (MIC) or
private well/spring/surface diversion.
• 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 (1,884 AF)
Indoor: 42,356,685 gallons (1,300 AF)
Outdoor: 19,029,815 gallons (580 AF)
Accomplishments
• City staff has been working with business 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, commercial) to determine outreach
strategies. (See Table 3)
• Staff and the Moab City Water Conservation &
Drought Advisory Board calculated estimated water
rights and uses by provider, listed in acre-feet (AF).
Groundwater Rights:
Moab City: 9,664 AF
GWSSA: 3,940 AF
San Juan Spanish Valley Special Service
District (SJSVSSD): 500 AF
Estimated private
well water rights
currently being
used: 400 AF
Surface Water Rights:
Grand County
Water Conservancy
District (GWCD)
& MIC at Sheley
Tunnel: 2,500 AF
MIC Lower
Diversions: 1,783 AF
Total amount of groundwater 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
SJSSD: 0
Private wells: 400
GWCD and 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 rights appropriations.
• Hosted a Water Challenge for kids and adults.
Goal
Reduce per-household, per-business and City-
owned facilities’ water use by 20% 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 the state to revitalize
Old City Park pond.
• Distributed over 50 aerators to
homeowners and GtG Business Partners.
• In 2000, Utah Gov. Leavitt set a statewide
goal for Utahns to reduce their per capita
use for municipal and industrial (M&I)
purposes by 25% by 2050. With a good
public response to public education and
water reduction becoming more urgent,
Gov. Herbert reset the goal to 25% by
2025 which is 1% annually (24 AF). In
2016, the City billed for 1,884 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% of annual
water demand. The Green to Gold 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
management 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 integrated pest
management (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
Plans in regard to water efficiencies.
• Advance and support engagement in the
plans and 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 the general public
from the Hydrogeologic and Environmental
System Analysis Report of Moab City’s springs
and wells.
Long-term & Ongoing Plans:
• Encourage 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-hydropower
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.& recycling franchise agreement.
• An RFP was issued,
a 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, collection 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 City public works shop to
the public.
• Adopt municipal procurement recycled content
minimums for fiber products.
Goal
Reduce trash by 20% per capita and increase
diversion rate for community by 20% by 2032.
Increase participation in City curbside recycling
by 20% and decrease waste from residents and
commercial customers by 20% 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 KZMU Ride Share, restaurant
shuttles, pedicab services, electric rental car services
and CNG fleet transition.
• Replace parking areas in downtown with at least
three bike corrals.
Goal
Ensure all community members and visitors 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% and total vehicle
miles traveled for community by 20% by 2032.
Reduce traditional fuel use by the City’s vehicle fleet
by 20% by 2032 and reach a 1.5 average vehicle
ridership 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 Spanish Valley Water and Sewer
Service District and Grand 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 publicize the
information throughout the organization.
• Continue to “right-size” trash service, including reducing
number of trash container pick-ups and use of smaller
trash bins, whenever possible.
• Incorporate wise resource use (plan for durability, reuse,
recyclability) 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 the 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% 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 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; add hybrids.
• An Eco-Driving Initiative is being planned using
community-based social marketing to change
the behavior of City employee drivers. The
program’s goal is to improve fuel economy.
• Explore bike share and scooter share
programs.
• Increase Moab’s 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 the 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
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 public – as well as internal customers
(staff).
Goal #6
Education
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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.
• Enrolled 22 partners (i.e., nonprofits, 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
Castleland 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 Utah State University,
homeowner associations (HOA) 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 the City through volunteer projects and
additional training.
• Coordinate with Utah Clean Cities and the
Department of Energy to promote electric
vehicle (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 seminars for CPACE (Commercial Property
Assessed Clean Energy), 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.
• Dark Sky-compliant
amber lights 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 has 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 the 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 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 identify strategic partnerships
to provide necessary visible support for
sustainability.
• Evaluate ways to increase financial incentives
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, storm water 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; 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 (3,000 Kelvin
correlated color temperature 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 select grasses and biochar for carbon
sequestration.
• 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 soil stability on select City
property, and promote carbon sequestration by
restoring and preserving biological soil crusts.
Goal #8
Biodiversity
for departments to implement sustainability
initiatives 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 an affordable housing
development on Walnut Lane.
• City passed an assured housing resolution to require
new lodging businesses to offset their generated
demand for below-market-rate housing by assessing
a fee on lodging 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 the number of community gardens.
• Decrease the 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/hr.).
• Increase 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 street-side 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 consumed 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 pounds 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 plants.
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 the
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 Canyon Petroglyph Panel.
Local Food Challenge.
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• Recognize residents and businesses that plant
pollinator gardens through the Bee Inspired
Garden 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 nonprofits 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 effort, 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. Trenholme 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 Arts and Recreation Center demonstrated its stewardship in conjunction with local ecological
design firm 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 Hanwha Q-cell solar modules) that
produces 104,120 kWh of power annually. The clean energy powers the hotel’s rooms and the electric
vehicle charging stations installed by the city. The system will reduce 135,981 pounds of greenhouse
gas (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 Facility
The new wastewater reclamation facility (WRF) has a total hydraulic capacity of 1.75 million gallons per
day and can process significantly more effluent using far less water than the sewer plant that it replaced.
The facility, built in 2018, has reduced its
water use from 2 million gallons a month
to 25,000 gallons a month, resulting
in financial savings, and conserving a
valuable resource.
The plant has installed Variable
Frequency Drives 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 to 8
p.m.). 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 WRF’s energy use.
Case Study: KZMU Public Radio
KZMU hosted an amazing up-cycle workshop with experts from Santa Fe, New Mexico. 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 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 for which 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 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
heat-related fatalities among elderly or otherwise
Conclusion
Table 4: 2019 Strategic Initiatives
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Early Successes
Early Successes
Barriers
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/pavement and expanded tree canopies.
• 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 Park.
• 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.
• 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 reallocate savings to additional
energy efficiency improvements in other City-owned buildings.
• Develop 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.
Moab is in the process of entering and verifying data for key indicators. Changes in key indicators between baseline and
subsequent years:
Recommendations & Opportunities
Key Indicators & Strategies (2016-2019)
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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% to XX% (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 line (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 require 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 Baril, Liz Holland and Patrick Trim
for efficiency gains.
• Moab Arts and Recreation Center installed water retention pollinator landscaping.
• The Parks and 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 and 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 City of Moab’s renewable electricity 2020 goals.
• Communicate to staff, residents and visitors the
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 the 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.
• 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
Personal Action @ Work
Goal #1
Sustainability
Adaptation &
Mitigation
Goal #2
Energy
Efficiency &
Renewables
Goal
#3
Water
Goal #4
Waste
Diversion
Goal #5
Active
Transport
Goal #6
Education
Goal #7
Funding &
Purchasing
Goal #8
Biodiversity,
Tree Canopy
& Soil
Goal # 9
Health, Well
Being &
Equity
Goal #10
Local Food
Participate in a Sustainability Challenge or Training
Seminar. See sustainablemoab.com page for
details.
X X X X X X X X X X
Be work station smart: Plug all work station lines in
to a power strip, & switch it off when you’re not
using it. Enable power management features on
your computer.
X X
Be transportation smart: Participate in Bike-to-
Work Challenge, carpool, eco-drive, KZMU Ride
Board, Restaurant or Bike shuttles or telework.
X X
Look at your outdoor trash container the day
before pick-up. If it isn’t full ask for a smaller
container. It saves $$$.
X X
Be your office’s compost champion! Utilize green
cones & encourage others to compost.X X X
Attend a sustainability course or seminar.X X X X X X X X X X
Request a department water audit. X X X
Speak up — if you see an area of opportunity
within the municipality, please bring it to
Sustainability Director’s attention.
X X X X X X X X X X
Use sustainable purchasing guidelines— Office
Depot and Grainger provide guidance. Guidelines
available on the Sustainability website.X X X X X X X X
Collaborate to reduce the number of orders that
go out (which reduces transport & shipping
material volume & costs).
X X X X
Stay current on your area & seasonal hazards (i.e.,
review ice & snow safety procedures in the Fall or
heat safety in summer).
X X
Practice eco-driving techniques that keep you safer
& more efficient on the road.X X
Be the eyes of the City. Report misuse or
vandalism.X X X X X X
Volunteer.X X
Enjoy some nature therapy, unwind in one of the
trails or parks. Practice “leave no trace” (leave only
footprints, take only pictures) ethics so others can
enjoy it also.
X X X
Purchase renewable energy.X X
Be a sticker stickler, eat organic. Download or
request a copy of Dirty Dozen and Sticker guide.X X X
Support restaurants & businesses that use local
foods & local food distributors.
Appendix A: Take It Personally
X XX
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Appendix B: Implementation Grid
1: Planned, 2:
In Progress,
3: Complete
Immediate: 2019-2022, Short-Term
2023-2025, Long-Term 2026-2028
Low, Medium,
High
1.1 Update and expand the “2020 Vision: A
Sustainable Moab Plan” to reflect the City’s
accomplishments and set new goals in alignment
with the 2016 Water Conservation Plan and the
2017 resolutions.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director;
David Everitt, City
Manager; Joel Linares,
Assistant City
Manager; Tawny
Knuteson-Boyd, Rani
Derasary, Mike
Duncan, Karen
Guzman- Newton,
Kalen Jones, City
Council; Emily
Niehaus Mayor
2 Immediate H Research shows that carbon
reduction is more widely accepted
than Greenhouse Gas for outreach
and data tracking. Conflicting
references between Resolution 13-
2017 in reference to baseline year,
and if the reductions are for energy
vs electricity and electricity vs
transportation.
1.2 Select database, inventory protocol, enter and
verify data for a community scale and City facility
emission inventory including electricity, natural
gas, trash, recycling, tree canopy, water, vehicle
miles traveled, air travel miles, and fuel
consumption.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
2 Complete inventories by December
31, 2019 Immediate
H
1.3 Set ambitious, measurable and time-bound
strategies to reduce/limit emissions.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director;
City Council City
Manager
2 Immediate H The 2020 Vision set in 2009
established a 20% reduction goal by
2020 but no baseline data is
available and achieving a 20%
reduction in a two-year time period
could be challenging.
1.4 Updated community and municipal emissions
inventories will be published at least every three
years starting in 2019.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
1 Short-Term M
1.5 Conduct Vulnerability, Consequences and
Adaptation Planning Scenarios (VCAP) for our
watershed.
Seth, NOAA Research
Scientist; Faye, Utah
Division of Water
Resources; Arne
Hultquist, Water
Conservation Board
Chair
1 Immediate M
1.6 Review City-wide Plan(s) to address climate
change mitigation, low emission development,
climate resilience (flooding, extreme heat,
wildfires) adaptation, and access to sustainable
energy.
Emergency
Management, Fire
Dept., Police, Sheriff,
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
1 Short-Term M
1.7 Revegetate, restore and enhance washes and
floodplains, river channels to reduce flood
mitigation while enhancing riparian habitat.
Emergency Response,
MAWP
2 Short-Term M
1.8 Identify and implement at least one top priority
project for each sustainability goal annually to
create a sustainable community.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
1 Completion of projects by end of
year and report to the City Manger,
City Council and community.
Immediate
H
1.9 Work with property owners, developers and
construction contractors to ensure that, through
voluntary means, at least 10 percent of new
construction and major renovation incorporate
Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities,
International Living Futures Institutes' Petal
Certification, Well Building, LEED, Zero Energy
Performance Index, or Passive House standards
by the year 2027.
Eric Lockhart, NREL;
Planning; Planning
Commission
1 1% annually starting in 2019
Immediate
H Original goal listed "sustainability
elements." Replaced with third-party
established programs.
1.10 Accelerate 2030 electricity goals in accordance
with IPCC revised target (November 2018).
Rosemarie Russo 1 Short-Term L
Goal # 1: (Sustainability, Adaptation and Mitigation) Moab will ensure the reduction of community carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2040, including a reduction of at least 50% by 2032.
This reduction will be relative to a 2016 community emissions baseline, including emissions from energy use and transportation.
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1.11 Develop and execute department level
sustainability strategies to meet sustainability
goals and form teams for priority goals including
organization approach to air quality, extreme
heat, and extreme cold conditions.
Chase, City Hall; Greg
Fosse, WWTP;
Janette Woodruff,
Animal Shelter; MARC;
MRAC; Mike Huts,
Parks; Public Works
1 Short-Term M
1.12 Hire sustainability director to implement the
City’s 2020 Vision goals, as well as its goals to
transition to 100% renewable electricity and to
reduce carbon emissions by 80%.
David Everitt, City
Manager; City Council
3 Immediate M
2 Determine the inventory of community energy
use and renewable portfolio for the baseline year
of 2016.
George Humbert,
Rocky Mountain
Power; Eric Lockhart,
NREL
3 Immediate H
2.1 Conduct lighting retrofits at City buildings and
throughout the community.
Ponderosa; Small
Business Direct
3 # of businesses completing
retrofits Immediate
H
2.2 Provide lodging owners/operators and staff with
information and resources to make energy
improvements, educate their guests about
efficiency, and be recognized for their proactive
efforts.
Existing lodging
businesses that could
serve as peer example
(Adventure Inn/Marcus
Heimgartner;
Aarchway Inn)
1 # of projects Short-Term H
2.3 Partner with NREL on Solar Innovation Grant to
identify and address technical issues associated
with high solar market penetration, coaching to
address institutional and technical challenges,
and focused facilitation to develop and to drive
successful implementation of the strategies,
actionable steps, and pilot programs identified in
the Roadmap.
Eric Lockhart, NREL;
Kate Bowen, UCE;
Sarah Wright, UCE
2 20% (~1,200 customers) of
community members participating
in renewable energy options, such
as Blue Sky or Subscriber Solar, by
end of 2019. Immediate
H
2.4 Increase access to and availability of locally-
generated renewable energy at a variety of
scales to meet community interest and demand
and to be more energy independent.
Bill Comeau, RMP; Ian
Hoag, RMP; Keven,
RMP
1 Identify list of potentials sites
currently owned by local
governmental entities for first
consideration and vet against
siting criteria ̶ some examples are:
Landfill (Klondike north of the
airport and 40 acres south of the
Moab Landfill that was the old
shooting range); Recycling Center,
UMTRA; Old City Park Storm water
retention basin; Golf Course; Lions
Park or Golf Course. Short-Term
H
2.5 Establish energy performance disclosure for all
commercial, multi-family and industrial properties.
Bill Comeau, RMP;
Barry Ellison;
Rosemarie Russo
1 Long-Term M
Goal # 2: (Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy)
Moab City will ensure the transition to 100% renewable energy for its community electricity supply by 2030. The municipal organization will transition to 100% renewable energy by 2027,
including at least 50% municipal renewable energy by 2024.
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2.6 Encourage rooftop solar and participation in
renewable energy programs
Bill Comeau, RMP; Ian
Hoag, RMP; Keven,
RMP
1 5 additional residential solar
installations per year (beyond
current county baseline of 70 total
installations), resulting in
approximately 30 kilowatts (Kw)
new solar capacity installed by end
of 2019. 2 additional commercial
solar installations per year (beyond
current county baseline of 70 total
installations), resulting in
approximately 30 kW new solar
capacity installed by end of 2019.
Short-Term
H
2.7 Engage one developer to participate in Rocky
Mountain Power’s New Homes Program by the
end of 2019.
Jenna Whetzel,
Amanda Ferre,
Housing Authority of
Southern Utah; Shik
Han, Developer; Jeff
Whitney and/or Bill
Hulse, Grand County
Building; Rosemarie
Russo; Planning;
Planning Commission
1 Immediate M
2.8 Reduce electricity use by engaging Moab’s
existing homeowners (single-family home,
townhome, and mobile home focus) to make
energy efficiency upgrades through a robust
outreach and education campaign coinciding
with piloting a residential rewards program that
will save energy and money.
Maggie Corson/Phil
Irby, Portal Vista HOA
representatives; Ben
Riley, Moab Area
Housing Task Force
representative; Sharon
Relph, Beyond the
Desert; Sue
Schrewsbury, Byrd &
Company
2 Short-Term H
2.9 Work with property owners, developers and
construction contractors to ensure that, through
voluntary means, at least 10 percent of new
construction and major renovation contains Well
Building, Living Building Challenge, Energy Star
and/or LEED pre-requisites by the year 2020.
Maggie Corson/Phil
Irby, Portal Vista
HOAs; Ben Riley,
Moab Area Housing
Task Force; Sharon
Relph, Beyond the
Desert; Sue
Schrewsbury, Byrd &
Company;
1 Short-Term H Original 2008 goal listed
"sustainability elements and a 50%
goal". Replaced with third-party
established programs.
2.10 Increase energy efficiency in new and remodel
construction.
Jenna Whetzel,
Amanda Ferre,
Housing Authority of
Southern Utah; Shik
Han, Developer; Jeff
Whitney and/or Bill
Hulse, Grand County
Building; Rosemarie
Russo; Planning
Commission
1 2% increase in number of Rocky
Mountain Power program
participants
H
2.11 Increase electrical ready wiring for renewable
energy in new residential and commercial
projects.
Jeff Whitney and/or Bill
Hulse, Grand County
Building Department;
Rosemarie Russo;
Planning and Zoning
1 Short-Term M
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2.12 Establish a voluntary “Sustainable Moab”
building checklist based on the 2015
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
and National Association of Home Builders’
National Green Building Standard that provides
incentives for adopting voluntary green building
elements in new construction and renovation
projects.
Utah Clean Energy,
NREL Team,
Rosemarie Russo;
Planning
1 Short-Term H Replaced ICC-700 with more current
reference.
2.13 Research Community Solar Build It Forward
Pilot; SP3 (Solar Power Purchase
Program);Time of use Pilots; Electric Distributed
Battery Pilot Program and Co-gen Wastewater
Reclamation Facility
Utah Clean Energy,
NREL Team,
Rosemarie Russo;
Planning
1 Long-Term H
2.14 Launch Energy Efficiency Business and Home
(Rebates) - Power strips/Plugs
Sustainability 1 Short-Term M
2.15 Support legislative action - Energy Code
Compliance and Stretch Codes
Utah Clean Energy;
NREL Team;
Rosemarie Russo;
Planning
1 Long-Term H
2.16 Determine nonrenewable and renewable energy
use baseline for municipal government.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
1 kwh H
2.17 Lead By Example by providing an energy-
efficient model for local residents, businesses,
and other communities and promoting energy
efficiency throughout the community and
throughout Utah.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director;
Sarah Wright, UCE
2 Immediate H
2.18 Develop energy intensity baseline kBtus/ sq. ft.
for City buildings and facilities.
Public Works; Chase
Gholson, City Hall;
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
1 Short-Term H
2.19 Reduce City energy consumption by 20% from
2016 baseline by 2024 and reduce peak demand
by 20% by 2024.
Chase Gholson, City
Hall; Greg Fosses,
WWTP; Janette
Woodruff, Animal
Shelter; MARC;
MRAC; Patrick Trim;
Mike Huts, Parks;
Public Works
1 Short-Term H
2.20 Complete Recommissioning of 3 City Buildings:
HVAC Controls Retrofit Project, equipment
scheduling and monitor savings.
Chace Gholson,
Facilities Manager;
Public Works Director
1 Immediate H
2.21 Conduct audit and retrofit outdoor lighting to
comply with Dark Sky requirements.
USU, Jeff Galley,
Streets
2 Short-Term M
3 Examine current zoning, leases and property
management 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.
Ken Kolm, Consultant;
Chuck Williams,
Engineering;
Sustainability
1 Immediate L Current water goals reflect quantity
only - revised goals include quality
too.
3.1 Develop database on commercial, industrial and
residential water use on a seasonal basis.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Director
3 Immediate H
3.2 Prioritize and implement strategies outlined in
the 2016 Water Conservation Plan including
build-out, conservation campaigns, carrying
capacity and data verification.
Obe Tejada, Water
Dept.; Levi Jones,
Water Dept.; Eric
Johanson,
Engineering, Water
Conservation &
Drought Board
2 Immediate H
Goal # 3: (Water) Reduce 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.
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3.3 Document production capability for existing wells
and springs. Obtain additional production
capabilities necessary to perfect all existing
water rights.
Obe Tejada, Water
Dept.; Levi Jones,
Water Dept.; Eric
Johanson, Engineering
2 Short-Term M
3.4 Monitor any diversions from Mill Creek or the
Glen Canyon aquifer to protect existing senior
water rights.
Engineering;
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term H
3.5 Participate in Regional Groundwater
Management Plan and evaluate data in USGS
Study.
MAWP, Grand
Conservation District;
Water Conservation &
Drought Board; USU
1 Short-Term M
3.6 Monitor the NCRES site for drought conditions
and adjust water storage capacity for
conservation efforts and to maintain water
pressure for wildfires.
Sustainability Office;
Water Conservation &
Drought Board
1 Immediate H
3.7 Review Sewer Plans, Storm Water Management
and Downtown Plans and Water Reclamation
Plant Performance in regards to water
efficiencies.
Sustainability Office;
Water Conservation &
Drought Board
1 Immediate M
3.8 Solicit recommendations on critical water
resources from the Advisory Board including but
not limited to: Quantity of water as temperature
increases; additional severe weather events;
over-allocation of surface and groundwater ;
contamination of sole source aquifer; Moab's
comments on USGS Groundwater Management
Plan; closing of Glen Canyon aquifer to new
water allocations; costs and TBL for installing
flow measurement gauges on Mill and Pack
creeks.
(Water Conservation &
Drought Board) Arne
Hultquist, Kara
Dohrenwend, Jeremy
Lynch, Kyle Bailey,
Mike Duncan, John
Gould, Denver Perkins,
Eve Tallman, Eric
Johanson
2 Immediate M
3.9 Advance and support engagement in the areas
of storm water management, water harvesting,
water rights, grey water, and integrated green
infrastructure.
MAWP, Grand
Conservation District;
Water Conservation &
Drought Board; USU
1 Short-Term H
3.10 Pilot at least one greywater system installation
and support state legislation regarding greywater
systems.
Orion Rogers, Dept. of
Health, Chuck
Williams, Engineering,
Planning
1 Conserve XX gallons of outdoor
water use through greywater
systems Immediate
H
3.11 Require new construction to be plumbed for
greywater systems.
Orion Rogers, Dept. of
Health; Chuck
Williams, Engineering;
Planning
1 Short-Term M
3.12 Explore costs and design of installing secondary
water system for irrigation.
Kyle Bailey, MIC;
Chuck Williams,
Engineering; Water
Conservation Board
1 Long-Term M
3.13 Review Moab Area Watershed Management
Plans in regards to sampling results for
Temperature, pH, and Specific Conductance,
TDS, E. coli and Salinity
Arne Hultquist,
Watershed Manager;
MAWP
1 Immediate M
3.14 Promote roof water catchment systems as dual
storm water management and non-potable water
supply for toilets and/or irrigation.
Orion Rogers, Dept. of
Health; Chuck
Williams, Engineering;
Planning
1 Immediate H
3.15 Create an incentive program whereby property
owners receive credit/decreased storm water
fees for implementing green infrastructure above
and beyond any storm water management
required by code.
Engineering; Planning;
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term H
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3.16 Retrofit parking lots with landscape buffer with a
swale to capture runoff.
Planning; Rachel
Nelson, USU
1 XX gallons/year capacity of private
parcels. Immediate
M
3.17 Create large shallow basins (3-6' deep and 10'
wide) to capture storm water.
Planning;
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term M Identify existing parks and properties
that have large spaces below the
grade of adjacent streets and parking
lots.
3.18 Promote EPA Water Sense labeling, seminars
and professional crediting.
Planning; Sustainability
Office 2 Short-Term M
3.19 Modify water schedules to match turf needs and
install irrigation sub-metering on City property.
Levi Jones 1 Short-Term M
3.20 Install at least one water conservation project
and green infrastructure on select City property.
MARC; TerraSophia;3 XX gallons/year of green
infrastructure capacity on City
parcel Immediate
H
3.21 Research using micro-hydro on Mill/Pack Creek Water Conservation
Board, Rosemarie
Russo
1 Short-Term M
4.1 Implement variable rate pricing for trash
collection.
Sustainability Office/
Council
2 Immediate H
4.2 Create recycling and reuse outlets to recycle
items that cannot be accepted by the curbside
program.
Sustainability Office/
Council
1 Short-Term L
4.3 Mandate that homes and businesses do not
place cardboard in the trash can.
Sustainability Office/
Council
2 Immediate H
4.4 Verify that there is sufficient recycling and
signage at special events that require a City
permit.
Administration/Council 1 Short-Term L
4.5 Divert organics from the landfill.City, County, SWSSD 1 Immediate H
4.6 Offer programmatic support to help businesses
reduce waste.
Sustainability
Office/Travel Council
1 Immediate M
4.7 Amend ordinances to require mandatory
residential recycling and construction debris.
Sustainability Office/
Council
2 Immediate H
4.8 Implementation of a fee or ban to discourage use
of single-use bags.
Sustainability Office/
Council
3 Immediate L
4.9 Attract credible manufacturers that make
products from recycled materials to increase the
types of materials that can be accepted in
curbside recycling program.
Administration/Council 1 Long-Term M
4.10 Determine diversion rates by building/facility. Sustainability
Office/Monument
Waste
1 Short-Term M
4.11 Research end-uses for City generated or
managed waste (e.g., yard debris, street
sweepings, sludge and construction waste.
Sustainability
Office/Monument
Waste
1 Long-Term M
4.12 Establish a standard that provides incentives for
adopting voluntary green building elements in
new construction and renovation projects for
construction waste.
Sustainability
Office/Monument
Waste
1 Long-Term H
4.13 Support community composting/initiate industrial
composting
Sustainability
Office/Monument
Waste
1 Long-Term H
4.15 Conduct waste audit to determine composition of
our waste stream.
Sustainability
Office/Monument
Waste/Moab Solutions
1 Long-Term M
4.16 Pilot composting at one City facility. Investigate
bike courier.
Sustainability
Office/Parks
3 Immediate H
Goal # 4: (Waste Diversion & Recycling) 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.
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5.1 Map and promote bike trail connectivity.
Distinguish non-motorized trails.
Parks, Engineering,
County: fka:Trail Mix
2 Immediate M
5.2 Continue to expand and maintain bike lanes and
paved non-motorized routes.
Parks; Engineering;
County: Trail Mix
2 Immediate H
5.3 Promote ride share services (i.e., KZMU), shuttle
services, electric rental car services through
Enterprise and transitioning fleets to CNG in
partnership with Dominion or electric.
Serah Mead 2 Immediate M
5.4 Partner with Moab Hopper and private
companies to increase mass transit opportunities
(shuttles, taxis and car sharing).
Moab Hopper, Jerry
Glover; Atomic, Tim
Buckingham; Sunset
Grill
2 Immediate H
5.5 Add EV charging stations and submit budget
request for EV Readiness Plan.
Sustainability Office 3 Long-Term M
5.6 The City will coordinate with Utah Clean Cities
and DOE to promote EV adoption and Clean Air
Challenges .
VW Settlement 3 Immediate M
5.7 Increase Walk Score Engineering;
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term M
5.8 Review UDOT & Master Transportation Plans Engineering;
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term M
5.9 Create incentives for City staff to walk or bicycle
to work.
Sustainability Office 1 Short-Term M
5.10 Reach a 1.5 average vehicle ridership (AVR) by
2032 for city employees.
Sustainability Office 1 Long-Term M
5.11 Implement the following priorities for the city
vehicle purchases: alternative-fueled vehicles;
downsize from original request, and hybrid.
Kelly Day;
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term H
6 Enroll 18 businesses in the City’s Green to Gold
Sustainable Business Program.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office;
RMP
3 Immediate
6.1 Implement Small Business Direct Campaign Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office;
RMP
3 Enroll 25 businesses. Immediate H
6.2 Enroll 18 businesses in a renewable energy
program (e.g., Blue Sky, Subscriber Solar,
Community Renewable, Carbon, ENERGY
STAR)
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office;
RMP
3 Immediate H
6.3 Create Sustainability website to utilize as an
inspirational and educational resource (i.e.,
periodic progress reports, dashboards,
successes, tips and resources).
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
3 Increase number of hits by 5%
annually. Immediate
H
6.4 Host brown bags on energy efficiency, WELL
Building Standard, green infrastructure, Living
Building Challenge, blue roofs, and Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
2 Immediate M
6.5 Publish 6 press releases or articles annually.Lisa Church;
Rosemarie Russo
3 # annually Immediate H
6.6 Educate community members about perfecting
water rights process.
Rosemarie Russo,
Water Conservation &
Drought Board
Immediate M
6.7 Promote LEED, Energy Star and Well Building
Certifications and Credentials of buildings, staff
and community members.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
1 Add 1 new GA and verify 2
credentials updated Short-Term
M
6.8 Partner with the Travel Council, County, Special
Districts and SWSSD in setting adaptation,
diversion, energy, and water reduction goals.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office;
RMP; Travel Council
1 Short-Term M
Goal # 5: (Active Transportation & Alternative Fuel) Ensure all community members and tourists have access to multimodal means of commute 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 # 6: (Education, Engagement & Legislative Initiatives) 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-20 and university, the general public – as well
as internal customers (staff).
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6.9 Coordinate messaging and communication
between external and internal sustainability
initiatives.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office;
Lisa Church,
Communications
1 Conduct at least two planning
meetings per quarter.
M
6.10 Encourage Employee Participation in Wattsmart
Program.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
RMP
3 Have 5% of employees that live
within City participate in Wattsmart
Programs.
M
7 Develop an Innovation Fund for high ROI
projects through Energy at Risk & Innovation
Calculator.
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
RMP
1 Immediate M
7.1 Establish funding to help low-income residents
invest in rooftop solar/energy efficiency.
Administration;
Council; Rosemarie
Russo, Sustainability
Office; RMP
1 Short-Term M
7.2 Draft Climate Economy Strategic Plan County;
Administration;
Council; Rosemarie
Russo, Sustainability
Office
1 Long-Term L
7.3 Prepare budget and monitoring relevant
sustainability expenditures/requests.
Administration;
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
2 Immediate H
7.4 Establish line item Sustainability fund to better
track expenditures for grant compliance and as
case studies for business community .
Administration;
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
3 Immediate M
7.5 In conjunction with departments increase
sustainable purchases.
Administration;
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term M
7.6 Increase healthy options in contracts at City
facilities.
Administration;
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
1 Short-Term L
7.7 Increase consciousness of sustainability
practices by including sustainability in vendor
contracts.
Administration;
Rosemarie Russo,
Sustainability Office
3 Short-Term H
8.1 Identify and plant drought tolerant native trees. Parks; Grand County
Conservation District;
BLM; Nature
Conservancy; MAWP
2 # of new trees. Immediate H Use expertise of tree crews.
8.2 Launch community campaign to remove invasive
species including Ravenna grass, Arundo,
Tamarisk, Russian Olive and Tree of Heaven
Parks; Grand County
Conservation District;
BLM; Nature
Conservancy; MAWP
2 Immediate H
8.3 Retrofit outdoor lighting to comply with Dark Sky
requirements: Install amber colored (3000 Kelvin
correlated color temperature (CCT) and below)
exterior lighting
Dark Sky Association;
City; County; RMP
1 Immediate M
8.4 Create linear parks along streets, into empty lots
to create pockets of new native vegetation to
enhance floodplains, and reduce heat island
effect.
Parks; Grand County
Conservation District;
BLM; Planning; Nature
Conservancy; MAWP
1 Long-Term M
8.5 Increase the # of fruit trees on select City
property and new developments.
Parks; Grand County
Conservation District;
BLM; Planning; Nature
Conservancy; MAWP
1 Short-Term 2% increase # of fruit
trees
M
8.6 Capitalize on corollary construction to advance
urban greening through greenspace and green
corridor development.
Parks; Grand County
Conservation District;
BLM; Planning; Nature
Conservancy; MAWP
1 Short-Term H
Goal # 7: (Funding & Purchasing) Decisions shall evaluate products and services that have a reduced impact on human health and the environment
where practical, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Goal # 8: (Tree Canopy & Biodiversity) Achieve a 10% forest canopy density in suitable areas of community by 2032. Achieve a 70% native vegetation
cover on select City and community property.
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8.7 The City will maintain Parks and City property as
designated and built with an emphasis on
annually replacing 5% of landscaping to more
drought tolerant species.
Parks; Planning;
Sustainability Office
2 Replace 5% of existing plantings at
Parks with xeric and native species
Immediate
M
8.8 Use natural and organic practices (IPM) to
control weeds, pests, and add nutrients to soil on
City-owned property to the greatest extent
possible.
Parks; Planning;
Sustainability Office
2 Immediate H
8.9 Pilot use of select grasses and bio char for
carbon sequestration.
Parks; Planning;
Sustainability Office
1 Long-Term M 10-15ft or more in a single season.
8.10 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.
Parks; Planning;
Sustainability Office
2 Estimate acres of park mow vs non-
mow areas and work to change a
5% area. Short-Term
L
9 Work to improve local air quality, particularly
during temperature inversions in winter months.
Department of Health,
Hazel Adams; Velo
Reilly-Moman; River
McCann
1 Short-Term M
9.1 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.
Department of Health,
Hazel Adams; Velo
Reilly-Moman; River
McCann
1 Short-Term M
9.2 Support actions that facilitate Arches and
Canyonlands National Parks retaining Class I air
status.
Department of Health 1 Short-Term M
9.3 Amend burn days to reduce open burning during
inversions.
Department of Health,
Hazel Core; Velo Reilly-
Moman; River McCann
1 Immediate M
9.4 Continue campaign to reduce idling of motor
vehicles through citations and education.
Sustainability; USU;
Planning; Hazel Core;
Velo Reilly-Moman;
River McCann
1 Short-Term M
9.6 Using precautionary principle - pass ordinance
banning glyphosate (i.e., endocrine disrupter)
and neonicotinoids (i.e. bees) near any sole-
source drinking water aquifers.
Office; USU Extension, 1 Immediate M
9.7 Promote the use of less toxic chemicals
throughout the community (Tier 3 pesticides,
LCC: Red list, Cradle to Cradle)
Office; USU Extension, 2 Short-Term H
9.8 Promote businesses that pay a livable wage to
employees (i.e., $14.00)
County/City 1 Short-Term M
9.9 Increase the local food and school/hospital
connections (classes, internships)
Dept. of Health 1 2% increase in local food being
served at local schools and
afterschool programs. Short-Term
M
9.10 Decrease the number of children on free and
reduced lunch.
Grand County Schools;
Department of Health;
Seekhaven
1 2% annually from baseline of 48%
Short- Term
H
9.11 Increase number of community gardens. Dept. of Health 1 2% increase annually. Immediate H Need baseline data
9.12 Decrease income gap County/City; HASU;
Seekhaven
2% decrease annually. Immediate H Need baseline data
9.13 Increase affordable housing opportunities. County/City; HASU;
Seekhaven
1 2% annually from baseline -
Immediate
H
Goal # 9 : (Health, Well-Being & Social Equity) : Ensure that Moab is an inclusive community, where physical and mental health and social well-being are accessible to all.
9.14 Encourage staff to pass Well Building (Living
Community Challenge) exam and incorporate the
principles into planning recommendations for
permit applicants.
Planning 1 Immediate H
9.15 Promote the use of less-polluting heat sources
through public information efforts.
Planning 1 Short-Term M
10 Encourage 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 plants,
BIG Committee 2 Immediate H
10.2 Install a native bee box, bat box, or similar home
for pollinators.
BIG Committee 2 Immediate M
10.3 Support food accessibility operations (delivery,
refrigeration, commercial kitchens),
County: Economic
Development
1 Increase in vegetable and value
added sales - Short-Term
M Verify with County
10.4 Increase the number of CSA sign-ups,
workshare options, mobile farm stands,
community gardens, Local Food brochures
delivered and food workshops.
Audrey Graham;
Rebecca Mann;
Alzabeth Potucek;
Claire Core; Makeda
Barkley; Sam
Cunningham; Grand
Conservation District;
Rhonda Gotway Clyde;
Moab Foodies Google
Group; Shiree Duncan;
Stephanie Hamborsky
1 Immediate H Seed Swaps, Planting, Hits on Moab
Foodies website
10.5 Support farmers and ranchers with organic and
other certifications (IPM).
Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google Group
1 2% increase. Short-Term M Need baseline data.
10.6 Increase the amount of food produced and
processed locally.
Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google
Group; Shiree Duncan;
Stephanie Hamborsky
1 # increase in lbs. of food produced
and processed Immediate
M
10.7 Source independently and locally owned catering.Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google Group
1 Short -Term M
10.8 Promote the connection between local farmers,
and ranchers with restaurants, hotels, and tour
companies.
Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google
Group; Shiree Duncan;
Stephanie Hamborsky
2 2% of restaurants serving local
food - 100 miles. Immediate
M Need baseline data/Check LEED
10.9 Increase the connection between local food
being donated to various meal programs.
Department of Health;
Food Bank; Multi-
Cultural Center
1 Lbs. of local food donated to meal
programs (Food Bank, Multicultural
Center, Grand Center/Senior
Center, Art of Farm). Immediate
H
10.10 Map and harvest produce from existing fruit trees Parks Dept.1 Short-Term M
10.11 Allow community members to use select City
properties for community gardens.
Sustainability; Parks
Dept.
1 Long-Term M
10.12 Encourage use of conservation easements for
preserving agricultural land.
Sustainability; Parks
Dept.
1 Short-Term M
10.13 Monitor soil health and restore nutrients Sustainability; Parks
Dept.
1 Short-Term H
Goal # 10: (Local Food) Promote long-term agricultural stewardship and access to healthy local food.
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Appendix B: Implementation Grid
10 Encourage 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 plants,
BIG Committee 2 Immediate H
10.2 Install a native bee box, bat box, or similar home
for pollinators.
BIG Committee 2 Immediate M
10.3 Support food accessibility operations (delivery,
refrigeration, commercial kitchens),
County: Economic
Development
1 Increase in vegetable and value
added sales - Short-Term
M Verify with County
10.4 Increase the number of CSA sign-ups,
workshare options, mobile farm stands,
community gardens, Local Food brochures
delivered and food workshops.
Audrey Graham;
Rebecca Mann;
Alzabeth Potucek;
Claire Core; Makeda
Barkley; Sam
Cunningham; Grand
Conservation District;
Rhonda Gotway Clyde;
Moab Foodies Google
Group; Shiree Duncan;
Stephanie Hamborsky
1 Immediate H Seed Swaps, Planting, Hits on Moab
Foodies website
10.5 Support farmers and ranchers with organic and
other certifications (IPM).
Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google Group
1 2% increase. Short-Term M Need baseline data.
10.6 Increase the amount of food produced and
processed locally.
Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google
Group; Shiree Duncan;
Stephanie Hamborsky
1 # increase in lbs. of food produced
and processed Immediate
M
10.7 Source independently and locally owned catering.Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google Group
1 Short -Term M
10.8 Promote the connection between local farmers,
and ranchers with restaurants, hotels, and tour
companies.
Sam Cunningham;
Grand Conservation
District; Rhonda
Gotway Clyde; Moab
Foodies Google
Group; Shiree Duncan;
Stephanie Hamborsky
2 2% of restaurants serving local
food - 100 miles. Immediate
M Need baseline data/Check LEED
10.9 Increase the connection between local food
being donated to various meal programs.
Department of Health;
Food Bank; Multi-
Cultural Center
1 Lbs. of local food donated to meal
programs (Food Bank, Multicultural
Center, Grand Center/Senior
Center, Art of Farm). Immediate
H
10.10 Map and harvest produce from existing fruit trees Parks Dept.1 Short-Term M
10.11 Allow community members to use select City
properties for community gardens.
Sustainability; Parks
Dept.
1 Long-Term M
10.12 Encourage use of conservation easements for
preserving agricultural land.
Sustainability; Parks
Dept.
1 Short-Term M
10.13 Monitor soil health and restore nutrients Sustainability; Parks
Dept.
1 Short-Term H
Goal # 10: (Local Food) Promote long-term agricultural stewardship and access to healthy local food.
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Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Gantt Yearly Timeline
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Update and expand the “2020 Vision: A Sustainable Moab Plan Supporting Sustainability/Council Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Implement Implement
Select database, inventory protocol, enter and verify data for a community-scale and City facility emission
inventory Supporting Sustainability Explore Policy/Adopt/Report Implement
Set ambitious, measurable and time-bound strategies to reduce/limit emissions Direct Sustainability/Council Explore Policy/Adopt/Report Implement Review/Check
Identify and implement at least one top priority project for each sustainability goals annually to create a
sustainable community.Direct Sustainability/Council Plan Implement
Water Supply Vulnerability Consequences, Assessment (VCAP)MAWP Supporting
Utah Division of Water
Resources Explore Implement Review/Check
Determine the inventory of baseline community energy use Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Review/Check
Conduct lighting retrofits at City buildings/ throughout community RMP Supporting RMP/City Review/Check
Partner with NREL on Solar Innovation Grant
Utah Clean
Cities/DOE Supporting DOE Implement
Increase access to and availability of locally generated renewable energy. RFP/Installation 600 kW Golf and
Water Reclamation 45 kW RMP Supporting Sustainability/Planning Explore Implement Implement
Encourage rooftop solar and participation in renewable energy programs Supporting Sustainability/Planning Plan Plan Implement Implement
Engage developer to participate in Rocky Mountain Power's New Homes Program (2019)Direct Sustainability/Planning Implement Policy/Adopt/Report
Increase energy efficiency in new and remodel construction Direct Sustainability/Planning Plan
Energy Efficiency Business and Home (Rebates) - Power strips/plugs especially for low-income families.Direct Sustainability Plan Pilot Implement
Lead By Example - Case Studies Supporting Sustainability Plan Implement Implement
Recommissioning of 3 City Buildings Direct Public Works/Sustainability Plan Review/Check Implement
Protect Glen Canyon, Mill Creek to Skakel Creek Direct
Water Dept., Engineering,
Sustainability Plan Pilot
Develop database on commercial, industrial, and residential water use on seasonal basis Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Plan
2016 Water Conservation- build-out, carrying capacity, and data verification Supporting
Water Dept., Engineering,
Sustainability Review/Check Plan
Monitor the NCRES site for drought conditions Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Review Sewer Plans, Storm Water Management and Downtown Plans and Water Reclamation Plant
Performance in regards to water efficiencies Supporting
Water Conservation & Drought
Management Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Solicit recommendations' on critical water resources from the Advisory Board Supporting
Water Dept., Engineering,
Sustainability Explore Implement
Pilot at least one grey water system per year.Direct Dept. of Health/City/Planning Design Pilot
New construction to be plumbed for greywater systems Supporting Dept. of Health/City/Planning Review/Check
Review Watershed Management plans for temperature, pH, TDS, E Coli, salinity, etc.. Supporting Sustainability
Promote use of water catchment systems Supporting Sustainability Explore
Retrofit parking lots with landscape buffer to capture runoff Explore Design Pilot
Install at least one water conservation project Plan
Implement variable rate pricing for trash collection Direct Sustainability/Council Explore Policy/Adopt/Report Implement Review/Check
Mandate that homes and businesses do not place cardboard in the trash can.Direct Sustainability/Council Explore Policy/Adopt/Report
Divert organics from the landfill Direct Sustainability/Council Plan Pilot Review/Check
Amend ordinances to require mandatory residential recycling/construction debris Direct Sustainability/Council Explore Policy/Adopt/Report Implement Review/Check
Implementation of a fee or ban to discourage use of singe use bags Supporting Sustainability/Council
Policy/Adopt/Re
port Implement
Pilot composting at one City facility. Investigate bike courier. Direct Parks, Sustainability Pilot Implement Review/Check
Explore
Plan
Pilot
Design
Implement
Review/Check
Policy/Adopt/Report
2019
50
Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Active Transportation/ Alternative Fuel
Map/Promote Bike Trail connectivity Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Implement Review/Check
Expand/maintain bike lanes Supporting
Sustainability Plan Construction / Implem Operation / Review/Check
Promo the ride share services and shuttles, electrified rentals and CNG or electric
fleet transition Supporting Sustainability
Partner with private companies to increase mass transit Supporting Sustainability Pilot Review/Check Implement
Partner Utah Clean Cities- promote EV adoption and Clean Air Challenge Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Improve Walk Score Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Pilot Review/Check Implement
Create incentives City staff walk/bicycle to work Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Enroll 18 businesses in Green to Gold Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Implement small business direct campaign Direct Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Enroll 18 businesses in renewable energy program Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Create sustainability website Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Host brown bags on energy efficiency Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Publish 6 press releases or articles annually Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Plan Implement
Educate community about perfecting water rights process Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Plan Implement
Partner with the county, special districts,Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Plan Implement
Coordinate messaging Supporting Sustainability Implement Policy/Adopt Implement Review/Check
Employee Participation in Wattsmart Supporting Sustainability Implement Policy/Adopt Implement Review/Check
Innovation Fund Supporting Sustainability
Sustainability Line Item Supporting Sustainability Explore Pilot
Drought tolerant trees Direct Parks Plan/Design Implement
Remove invasive Direct Parks
Retrofit exterior lighting - Dark Sky Compliance Direct Streets Implement Review/Check Implement
Replace 5% landscaping with xeric and native Direct Parks Plan/Design Implement
IPM Direct Parks Explore Pilot
Amend burn days Direct Public Works Explore Policy/Adopt/Report
Glyphosate and Neonicotinoids Ban Direct Public Works Explore Pilot
Increase # of community gardens Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Pilot
Construction /
Implement
Decrease income gap Supporting Sustainability
Increase # of affordable housing units Direct Public Works Plan/Design Review/Check
Eliminate mandatory parking requirements/metered parking (i.e., In Lieu fees toward
City lot, conservation easement replacement, use metered parking to fund mass
transit)Direct
Planning,
Sustainability
Well Buildings & Living Building Challenge Supporting Sustainability Pilot Implement
Increase 3 season flowering gardens Supporting Sustainability Pilot Implement
Bee, bat and pollinator boxes Supporting Sustainability Design Implement
Increase # of CSAs Supporting Sustainability
Farm to Table Supporting Sustainability
Food donations Supporting Sustainability Explore Pilot
Local food production and processing Supporting Sustainability
Co-Benefits Analysis Supporting Sustainability Explore
Implement
2019
Implement
Implement
Implement
Plan/Design
Implement
Explore
Explore
Implement
Implement
Implement
Explore
Explore
Explore
51
Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff Jan - June July - Dec Jan - June July - Dec
Update and expand the “2020 Vision: A Sustainable Moab Plan Supporting Sustainability/Council Review/Check Implement
Select database, inventory protocol, enter and verify data for a community-scale and City facility emission
inventory Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check Review/Check Implement
Set ambitious, measurable and time-bound strategies to reduce/limit emissions Direct Sustainability/Council Implement
Identify and implement at least one top priority project for each sustainability goals annually to create a
sustainable community.Direct Sustainability/Council Implement Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Water Supply Vulnerability Consequences, Assessment (VCAP)MAWP Supporting
Utah Division of Water
Resources Plan Implement Implement Review/Check
Determine the inventory of baseline community energy use Supporting Sustainability
Conduct lighting retrofits at City buildings/ throughout community RMP Supporting RMP/City
Partner with NREL on Solar Innovation Grant
Utah Clean
Cities/DOE Supporting DOE
Increase access to and availability of locally generated renewable energy. RFP/Installation 600 kW Golf and
Water Reclamation 45 kW RMP Supporting Sustainability/Planning Review/Check
Encourage rooftop solar and participation in renewable energy programs Supporting Sustainability/Planning Review/Check
Engage developer to participate in Rocky Mountain Power's New Homes Program (2019)Direct Sustainability/Planning Implement Review/Check
Increase energy efficiency in new and remodel construction Direct Sustainability/Planning Implement Implement Review/Check
Energy Efficiency Business and Home (Rebates) - Power strips/Plugs especially for low-income families.Direct Sustainability Review/Check
Lead By Example - Case Studies Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Recommissioning of 3 City Buildings Direct Public Works/Sustainability
Protect Glen Canyon, Mill Creek to Skakel Creek Direct
Water Dept., Engineering,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Develop database on commercial, industrial, and residential water use on seasonal basis Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
2016 Water Conservation- build-out, carrying capacity, and data verification Supporting
Water Dept., Engineering,
Sustainability Review/Check Plan
Monitor the NCRES site for drought conditions Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Review Sewer Plans, Storm Water Management and Downtown Plans and Water Reclamation Plant
Performance in regards to water efficiencies Supporting
Water Conservation & Drought
Management Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Solicit recommendations' on critical water resources from the Advisory Board Supporting
Water Dept., Engineering,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Pilot at least one grey water system per year.Direct Dept. of Health/City/Planning Implement Review/Check
New construction to be plumbed for greywater systems Supporting Dept. of Health/City/Planning Review/Check
Review Watershed Management plans for temperature, pH, TDS, E Coli, salinity, etc.. Supporting Sustainability
Promote use of water catchment systems Supporting Sustainability Design Pilot Review/Check
Retrofit parking lots with landscape buffer to capture runoff Review/Check Implement
Install at least one water conservation project Construction / Im Operation / Review/Check
Implement variable rate pricing for trash collection Direct Sustainability/Council Implement
Mandate that homes and businesses do not place cardboard in the trash can.Direct Sustainability/Council Implement Review/Check
Divert organics from the landfill Direct Sustainability/Council Implement
Amend ordinances to require mandatory residential recycling/construction debris Direct Sustainability/Council Explore Policy/Adopt/Report Implement Review/Check
Implementation of a fee or ban to discourage use of singe use bags Supporting Sustainability/Council Review/Check Implement
Pilot composting at one City facility. Investigate bike courier. Direct Parks, Sustainability Construction / Im Operation / Review/Check
Explore
Plan
Pilot
Design
Implement
Review/Check
Explore
2020 - 2021
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Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff Jan - June July - Dec Jan - June July - Dec
Map/Promote Bike Trail connectivity Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Expand/maintain bike lanes Supporting Engineering, SusPlan Construction / ImpOperation / Review/Check
Promo the Ride share-and shuttles Supporting Sustainability
Partner with Moab Hopper and private companies to increase mass transit Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Partner Utah Clean Cities- promote EV adoption and Clean Air Challenge Supporting Sustainability Implement
Improve Walk Score Supporting Sustainability
Create incentives City staff walk/bicycle to work Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Enroll 18 businesses in Green to Gold Supporting Sustainability
Implement small business direct campaign Direct Sustainability
Enroll 18 businesses in renewable energy program Supporting Sustainability
Create sustainability website Supporting Sustainability
Host brown bags on energy efficiency Supporting Sustainability
Publish 6 press releases or articles annually Supporting Sustainability
Educate community about perfecting water rights process Supporting Sustainability
Partner with the county, special districts,Supporting Sustainability
Coordinate messaging Supporting Sustainability
Employee Participation in Wattsmart Supporting Sustainability
Innovation Fund Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Sustainability Line Item Supporting Sustainability Policy/Adopt/Rep Implement
Drought tolerant trees Direct Parks Review/Check
Remove invasive Direct Parks Plan/Design Review/Check
Retrofit exterior lighting - Dark Sky Compliance Direct Streets Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Replace 5% landscaping with xeric and native Direct Parks Review/Check
IPM Direct Parks Policy/Adopt/Rep Implement
Amend burn days Direct Public Works Implement Review/Check
Glyphosate and Neonicotinoids Ban Direct Public Works Policy/Adopt/Rep Implement Review/Check Review/Check
Increase # of community gardens Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Construction / ImpReview/Check Review/Check
Decrease income gap Supporting Sustainability Construction / ImpReview/Check Review/Check
Increase # of affordable housing units Direct Public Works
Eliminate mandatory parking requirements/metered parking (i.e., In Lieu
fees toward City lot, conservation easement replacement, use metered
parking to fund mass transit)Direct Planning, Sustai Pilot Implement Pilot Implement
Well Buildings & Living Building Challenge Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Explore Pilot Implement
Increase 3 season flowering gardens Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Bee, bat and pollinator boxes Supporting Sustainability
Increase # of CSAs Supporting Sustainability Pilot Implement Review/Check Explore
Farm to Table Supporting Sustainability Pilot Implement Review/Check Explore
Food donations Supporting Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Local food production and processing Supporting Sustainability Pilot Implement
Co-Benefits Analysis Supporting Sustainability Explore Pilot Implement Review/Check
Dashboard Supporting Sustainability, Communications
Implement
Implement
Implement
Active Transportation/ Alternative Fuel
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
2020 - 2021
Implement
Review/Check
Review/Check
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
53
Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Recycling:
Sustainability
Resolutions
Health: Clear
the Air Active Transport Local Food SAM - Carbon Diet Water Active Transport Energy Efficiency Challenges
Equity Water -Basics (RR)SAM Report Feedback
Technical Watering
Needs (KD)
Education
Recycling:
Advantages Water Articles
Bill Insert - Water Bill Insert - Water Bill Insert - Water Purchasing Ad/Bill Insert
Tree Canopy: Arbor Day - 26 Active Transport Biodiversity Bike In Drive In Local Food Event
Budget Financial
Update Dashboard Recycling Communication
Super bulb
Superbowl Water Conservation Social Bike Challenge
Workplace Bike
Challenge Local Food Challenges
Articles
BTW Day Ad/Bill Insert
BTW Day Water Conservation Water Conservation
Water Conservation
Water Conservation
Water
Conservation Event
Financial
Inventory Update Forecast/Projections Annual Report CommunicationOdd YearsIdentify Budget Revision Opportunities
Even YearsIdentify Budget Revision
Opportunities Council and Public Hearings
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff 2023 2024 2025 2026
Sustainability, Adaptation, and Mitigation
Update inventory at least every three years Direct Sustainability Office Plan Implement Review/Check Plan
Municipal Resiliency and Adaptation Planning Supporting Sustainability Office Design Pilot Review/Check Implement
Review of City-wide plans with TBL lense Supporting Sustainability Office Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Revegetate, restore and enhance washes and floodplains.Direct Parks Explore Plan Pilot
10% Contractors - Energy Star, Green Enterprise, Well, LEED Supporting Sustainability Office Review/Check Review/Check
Organization approach to air quality, extreme heat, and extreme cold conditions.Supporting
Emergency Management,
Health Dept Review/Check Review/Check
Develop departmental goals Supporting Sustainability Office Review/Check Review/Check
Review and implement 2020 goals Supporting Sustainability Office Review/Check Review/Check
Accelerate 2030 electricity goals. Supporting Council Review/Check Explore Plan
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Provide lodging owners/staff with info on how to make energy improvements Supporting Sustainability Office Plan Pilot
Establish Energy Performance Disclosure Direct Council Plan Implement
Reduce electricity by encouraging energy-efficient upgrades (Moab Homeowners)Supporting Sustainability Office Plan Pilot Implement
10% of new construction contains Well Building, Energy Star, etc. by 2020.Direct Planning, Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Increase electrical-ready wiring for renewable enrgy in new resedential projects.Supporting Planning, Sustainability
Policy/Adopt/Re
port Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Building checklist on 2015 International Green Construction Code.Supporting Planning, Sustainability Implement
Research Community Solar Build It Forward Pilot; SP3 (Solar Power Purchase Program);Time of use Pilots;
Electric Distributed Battery Pilot Program and Co-gen Wastewater Reclamation Facility Supporting Planning, Sustainability Design Pilot
Launch Energy Efficiency Business and Home (Rebates) - Powerstrips/Plugs Supporting Planning, Sustainability Plan Implement Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Legislative Action - Energy Code Compliance & Incentivize Stretch Codes Supporting Planning, Sustainability Design Pilot
Develop energy intensity baseline kBtus/ sq. ft. for City buildings and facilities. Supporting Planning, Sustainability Implement Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Reduce City energy consumption by 20% from 2016 baseline by 2024 and reduce peak demand by 20% by
2024. Direct Planning, Sustainability Plan Implement
Conduct audit and retrofit outdoor lighting to comply with Dark Sky requirements. Supporting Planning, Sustainability Explore Plan Pilot
Water
Document production capability for existing wells and springs. Supporting Water Dept Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Monitor any diversions from Mill Creek or the Glen Canyon aquifer Supporting Water Dept Review/Check Report Review/Check
Participate in Regional Groundwater Management Plan Supporting Engineering, Sustainability Review/Check Report Plan Implement
Advance engagement in areas, of storm water management.Supporting
Engineering, Sustainability, &
Planning Explore Design Pilot
Require new construction to be plumbed for greywater systems Direct Planning Policy Review/Check
Explore costs and design of installing secondary water systems for irrigation.Supporting
Engineering, Sustainability, &
Planning Explore Design
Create an incentive program Supporting
Engineering, Sustainability, &
Planning Explore Design
Create large shallow basins Supporting
Engineering, Sustainability, &
Planning Explore Plan Pilot
Promote EPA Water Sense labeling, seminars, and profesionals Supporting
Engineering, Sustainability, &
Planning Explore Implement Implement
Modify Water Schedules to match turf needs Direct Parks Implement Implement
Property owners receive credit/decreased storm water fees Supporting Parks Implement Policy/Adopt/Report
Research using micro-hydro on Mill/Pack Creek.Supporting Engineering, Sustainability Plan Design Pilot Review/Check
Plan
Policy/Adopt/Report
Explore
Explore
Policy/Adopt/Report
Short-Term
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
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Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff 2023 2024 2025 2026
Waste Diversion & Recycling
Research reuse outlets to recycle items that cannot be accepted by curbside program Supporting Sustainability Explore Implement
Verify there is suffucient recycling and signage at special events (City Permit)Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Attract credible manufacturers that make products from recycled materials to
increase the types of materials that can be accepted in curbside recycling program.Supporting Sustainability Explore Pilot
Determine diversion rates by building/facility. Direct Sustainability Review/Check Pilot
Research end-uses for City generated or managed waste (e.g., yard debris, street
sweepings, sludge and construction waste. Supporting Monument Implement Review/Check
Establish a standard that provides incentives for adopting voluntary green building
elements in new construction and renovation projects for construction waste.Supporting
Sustainability,
Planning Review/Check
Support community composting/initiate industrial composting Supporting Sustainability Explore Pilot Review/Check
Conduct waste audit to determine composition of our waste stream.Direct Engineering Review/Check Report
(Active Transportation/ Alternative Fuel
Review UDOT and Transportation Master Plans Supporting Engineering Review/Check Report
Pedestrian Network Direct Engineering Explore Plan Pilot Implement
Low-Stress Bike Route (Design and Construction)Direct Engineering Explore Plan Pilot Implement
Add EV charging stations Supporting Engineering Implement Implement
Alternative-fueled vehicles Supporting Engineering Review/Check Policy Implement
CNG Fueling Site Supporting Public Works Design Pilot Review/Check
Education, Engagement & Legislative Initiatives
Promote LEED, Energy Star Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Implement Report
Partner with the Travel Council, County, Special Service Districts and SVWSSD in
setting adaptation, diversion, energy, and water reduction goals.Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Implement Report
Coordinate messaging and communication between external and internal sustainability
initiatives.Supporting Clean Cities Review/Check
Encourage Employee Participation in Wattsmart Program. Direct Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Funding & Purchasing
Climate Economy Strategic Plan Supporting County, City Explore Plan
Funding to help low-income residents Supporting County, City Explore Plan
Increase healthy options, City facilities Supporting County, City Explore Plan
Increase sustainable purchases Supporting County, City Pilot Plan/Design Implement
Linear parks along streets Direct Engineering
Increase # fruit trees Supporting Parks, Arbor Day F Design Explore Policy/Adopt/Report
Green Corridor Development Supporting
Planning,
Engineering Design Explore Pilot
IPM and natural/organic practices Supporting
Parks,
Sustainability Review/Check Plan/Design Pilot
Construction /
Implement
Pilot Carbon Sequestration Study on city property Direct
Parks,
Sustainability Design
Air Quality Alerts Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Policy/Adopt/Report
Air Quality Monitoring Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Policy/Adopt/Report
Class I Parks Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Policy/Adopt/Report
Idling Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
LCC - Toxic Chemical List Direct Sustainability Review/Check Design Pilot Review/Check
Liveable Wage Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Design Pilot Review/Check
Food - School/Hospital Connection Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Design Pilot Review/Check
Decrease number of children on free and reduced lunch from current rate of 48%. Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Design Pilot Review/Check
Launch Healthy Home Program Supporting Sustainability Design Pilot Review/Check
Promote use of less-polluting heat sources. Supporting Sustainability Plan/Design Review/Check
Food Accessibility Direct Sustainability Plan/Design Pilot Implement
Support farmer certifications (IPM, Organic)Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Report
Locally sourced and owned catering Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Report Implement
Agricultural and tourism connection Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Local Food Donations Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Local Fruit Harvest Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Pilot Implement
Increase in community gardens Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Pilot Implement
Conservation Easements Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Plan
Soil Health Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan
Co-Benefits Analysis Supporting Sustainability
Dashboard Supporting
Sustainability,
Communications Plan Pilot Implement Review/Check
Implement
Policy/Adopt/Report
Implement
Implement
Implement
Policy/Adopt/Report
Plan/Design
Policy/Adopt/Report
Implement
Implement
Tree Canopy & Biodiversity
Health, Well-Being & Social Equity
Local Food
Implement
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
Explore Report
Metrics
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Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff 2027 2028 2029 2030
Sustainability, Adaptation, and Mitigation
Update inventory at least every three years Direct
Sustainability
Office Implement Review/Check Plan Implement
Municipal Resiliency and Adaptation Planning Supporting
Sustainability
Office
Review of City-wide plans with TBL lense Supporting
Sustainability
Office Review/Check
Policy/Adopt/Re
port Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Revegetate, restore and enhance washes and floodplains.Direct Parks Implement Review/Check Review/Check
10% Contractors - Energy Star, Green Enterprise, Well, LEED Supporting
Sustainability
Office Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Organization approach to air quality, extreme heat, and extreme cold
conditions.Supporting
Emergency
Management,
Health Dept Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Develop departmental goals Supporting
Sustainability
Office Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Review and implement 2020 goals Supporting
Sustainability
Office Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Accelerate 2030 electricity goals. Supporting Council Review/Check
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Provide lodging owners/staff with info on how to make energy
improvements Supporting
Sustainability
Office Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Establish Energy Performance Disclosure Direct Council Review/Check Implement
Reduce electricity by encouraging energy-efficient upgrades (Moab
Homeowners)Supporting
Sustainability
Office Review/Check Plan
10% of new construction contains Well Building, Energy Star, etc. by 2020.Direct
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check
Policy/Adopt/
Report Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Increase electrical-ready wiring for renewable enrgy in new resedential
projects.Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check Policy/Adopt/Report
Building checklist on 2015 International Green Construction Code.Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Research Community Solar Build It Forward Pilot; SP3 (Solar Power
Purchase Program);Time of use Pilots; Electric Distributed Battery Pilot
Program and Co-gen Wastewater Reclamation Facility Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Launch Energy Efficiency Business and Home (Rebates) -
Powerstrips/Plugs Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Legislative Action - Energy Code Compliance & Incentivize Stretch Codes Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Develop energy intensity baseline kBtus/ sq. ft. for City buildings and
facilities. Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Reduce City energy consumption by 20% from 2016 baseline by 2024 and
reduce peak demand by 20% by 2024. Direct
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check
Conduct audit and retrofit outdoor lighting to comply with Dark Sky
requirements. Supporting
Planning,
Sustainability Review/Check
Water
Document production capability for existing wells and springs. Supporting Water Dept Review/Check
Policy/Adopt/Re
port
Monitor any diversions from Mill Creek or the Glen Canyon aquifer Supporting Water Dept Report
Participate in Regional Groundwater Management Plan Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability Implement Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Advance engagement in areas, of storm water management.Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability, &
Planning Review/Check Implement
Require new construction to be plumbed for greywater systems Direct Planning Review/Check Implement
Explore costs and design of installing secondary water systems for irrigation.Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability, &
Planning Pilot Review/Check Implement
Create an incentive program Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability, &
Planning Pilot Review/Check Implement
Create large shallow basins Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability, &
Planning Review/Check
Promote EPA Water Sense labeling, seminars, and profesionals Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability, &
Planning Review/Check Implement
Modify Water Schedules to match turf needs Direct Parks Review/Check Implement
Property owners receive credit/decreased storm water fees Supporting Parks Review/Check Implement
Research using micro-hydro on Mill/Pack Creek.
Supporting
Engineering,
Sustainability Review/Check Implement
Explore
Long-Term
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
Policy/Adopt/Report
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Appendix C: Timeline - Gantt Chart
Funding
Source
Direct vs.
supporting Agency/Staff 2027 2028 2029 2030
Research reuse outlets to recycle items that cannot be accepted by curbside program Supporting Sustainability Implement
Verify there is suffucient recycling and signage at special events (City Permit)Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Attract credible manufacturers that make products from recycled materials to
increase the types of materials that can be accepted in curbside recycling program.Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Determine diversion rates by building/facility. Direct Sustainability Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Research end-uses for City generated or managed waste (e.g., yard debris, street
sweepings, sludge and construction waste. Supporting Monument Review/Check
Establish a standard that provides incentives for adopting voluntary green building
elements in new construction and renovation projects for construction waste.Supporting
Sustainability,
Planning Review/Check
Support community composting/initiate industrial composting Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Conduct waste audit to determine composition of our waste stream.Direct Engineering Review/Check Report
Review UDOT and Transportation Master Plans Supporting Engineering Review/Check Report
Pedestrian Network Direct Engineering Implement Review/Check
Low-Stress Bike Route (Design and Construction)Direct Engineering Implement Implement
Add EV charging stations Supporting Engineering Implement
Alternative-fueled vehicles Supporting Engineering Review/Check Review/Check
CNG Fueling Site Supporting Public Works Review/Check Review/Check
Promote LEED, Energy Star Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Implement
Partner with the Travel Council, County, Special Service Districts and SVWSSD in setting
adaptation, diversion, energy, and water reduction goals.Supporting Sustainability Explore Plan Implement
Coordinate messaging and communication between external and internal sustainability
initiatives.Supporting Clean Cities Review/Check
Encourage Employee Participation in Wattsmart Program. Direct Sustainability Review/Check
Climate Economy Strategic Plan Supporting County, City Implement Review/Check
Funding to help low-income residents Supporting County, City Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Increase healthy options, City facilities Supporting County, City Implement Review/Check
Increase sustainable purchases Supporting County, City Review/Check Implement Review/Check
Linear parks along streets Direct Engineering Review/Check Plan
Increase # fruit trees Supporting
Parks, Arbor Day
Foundation Review/Check Plan
Green Corridor Development Supporting
Planning,
Engineering Review/Check
IPM and natural/organic practices Supporting
Parks,
Sustainability Review/Check
Pilot Carbon Sequestration Study on city property Direct
Parks,
Sustainability Review/Check
Air Quality Alerts Supporting Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Air Quality Monitoring Supporting Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Class I Parks Supporting Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Idling Supporting Sustainability
LCC - Toxic Chemical List Direct Sustainability Review/Check
Liveable Wage Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Food - School/Hospital Connection Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Decrease number of children on free and reduced lunch from current rate of 48%. Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Launch Healthy Home Program Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Promote use of less-polluting heat sources. Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Food Accessibility Direct Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Support farmer certifications (IPM, Organic)Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Locally sourced and owned catering Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Review/Check
Agricultural and tourism connection Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Plan
Local Food Donations Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Plan
Local Fruit Harvest Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Increase in community gardens Supporting Sustainability Review/Check
Conservation Easements Supporting Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Soil Health Supporting Sustainability Implement Review/Check
Co-Benefits Analysis Supporting Sustainability Review/Check Plan
Dashboard Supporting
Sustainability,
Communications Plan Pilot Implement Review/Check
Implement
Implement
Local Food
Metrics
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Policy/Adopt/Report
Implement
Health, Well-Being & Social Equity
Implement
Implement
Implement
Implement
Long-Term
Tree Canopy & Biodiversity
Explore
Education, Engagement & Legislative Initiatives
(Active Transportation/ Alternative Fuel
Waste Diversion & Recycling
Funding & Purchasing
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Appendix D: Preliminary Baseline Inventory
2016 Emissions Data
Percentage of
Inventory
GHG Source Quantity Cost MT eCO2e
Electricity (kwh)123482540 Not Calculated 83439 19.83
Natural Gas (therms)
Residential 7021791 Not Calculated 38021 9.03
Commercial 38021
Consumptive Water 613865000 Not Calculated 1164 0.28
Vehicles
Heavy
Truck 48102180 Not Calculated 25522
Light Truck 34358700 Not Calculated 24261
Car 135144220 Not Calculated 236230
ATV 11452900 4355
Vehicle Totals Not Calculated 290368 68.99
Airline 293276 Not Calculated 76 0.02
Landfill Waste 22654 Not Calculated 7795 1.85
GHG Baseline (MT CO2e)420863 100.00
Yardwaste (Tons)1242 Not Calculated 248
Singlestream (Tons)1126 Not Calculated 4339
Recycling Benefit 4587
Total 416276 100.00
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Appendix E: Co-Benefits and Triple Bottom Line Analysis
Least Moderate MostROI: Indicates payback
Equity
Environmental
Health
Effectiveness
1.1
Update and expand the “2020 Vision: A
Sustainable Moab Plan".Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
1.2
Select database,inventory protocol,enter and
verify data. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
1.3
Set ambitious,measurable and time-bound
strategies to reduce/limit emissions. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
1.4
Update community and municipal emissions
inventories. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
1.5
Conduct Vulnerability,Consequences and
Adaptation Planning Scenarios (VCAP) Project. I
1.6
Review City-wide Plan(s)to reduce
redundancies. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
1.7
Reduce flood mitigation by increasing native
riparian habitat along streamways,de-
channelizing streams on City property and
enhancing native fish habitat.
II
1.8
Identify and implement at least one top
effectiveness project for each sustainability goal
annually to create a sustainable community.I
1.9
Incorporate Energy Star, Enterprise Green
Communities, International Living Futures
Institutes' Petal Certification, Well Building, LEED,
Zero Energy Performance Index, or Passive
House standards into building codes.
I
1.10
Accelerate 100%renewable electricity goal to
2030. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
1.11 Department level sustainability strategies. II
1.12 Hire sustainability director to implement goals.I
2 Inventory of community energy use and
renewable portfolio for the baseline year of 2016. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
2.1 Conduct lighting retrofits throughout the
community. I
2.2 Conduct geotech study and accelerate RMP
schedule for Golf Course solar array. I
2.3 Participate in and disseminate results: NREL
Programs (Solar Innovation Network & Data to
Decisions).
I
2.4 Increase access to locally generated renewable
energy including Water Reclamation Solar
Expansion.
II
2.5 Establish energy performance disclosure for all
commercial, multi-family and industrial properties. III
2.6 Encourage participation in renewable energy
programs through Neighborhood Campaign. II
Goal # 1: (Sustainability, Adaptation and Mitigation) Moab will ensure the reduction of community carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2040, including a
reduction of at least 50% by 2032. This reduction will be relative to a 2016 community emissions baseline, including emissions from energy use and
transportation.
Key - Co-Benefits
Goal # 2: (Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy)
Moab will ensure the transition to 100% renewable energy for its community electricity supply by 2030. The municipal organization will transition to 100%
renewable energy by 2027, including at least 50% municipal renewable energy by 2024.
2.7 Engage one developer - New Homes Program -
and continue with Hotel Efficiency
Outreach/Recognition.
I
2.8 Residential Rewards program including the
encouragement of passive solar in new home
construction and remodels.
II
2.9 10 percent of new construction and major
renovation contains Well Building, Living Building
Challenge, Energy Star and/or LEED pre-
requisites by the year 2020.
II
2.10 Increase energy efficiency in new and remodel
construction.I
2.11 Increase electrical-ready wiring for renewable
energy in new residential and commercial
projects.
II
2.12 Establish a voluntary “Sustainable Moab” building
checklist based on the 2015 International Green
Construction Code (IgCC) and National
Association of Home Builders’ National Green
Building Standard.
II
2.13 Research Community Solar Build It Forward Pilot;
SP3 (Solar Power Purchase Program);Time of
use Pilots; Electric Distributed Battery Pilot
Program and Co-gen Wastewater Reclamation
Facility.
III
2.14 Launch Energy Efficiency Business Rebates -
Power strips/Plugs/Insulation.II
2.15 Support legislative action - Energy Code
Compliance and Stretch Codes. I
2.16 Determine nonrenewable and renewable energy
use baseline for municipal government.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
2.17 Lead By Example by providing an energy-efficient
model for local residents, businesses, and other
communities and promoting energy efficiency
throughout the community and throughout Utah.
I
2.18 Develop energy intensity baseline kBtus/sq. ft. for
City buildings and facilities. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
2.19 Reduce City energy consumption by 20% from
2016 baseline by 2024 and reduce peak demand
by 20% by 2024.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
2.20 Recommission 3 City Buildings.I
3 Examine current zoning, leases and property
management 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.
I
3.1 Develop database on commercial, industrial and
residential water use on a seasonal basis.Supporting I
3.2 Prioritize and implement strategies in the 2016
Water Conservation Plan. I
3.3 Document production capability for existing wells
and springs and perfect all existing water rights. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
3.4 Monitor any diversions from Mill Creek or the
Glen Canyon aquifer. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
3.5 Participate in Regional Groundwater Management
Plan and evaluate data in USGS Study.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
3.6 Monitor the NCRES site for drought conditions
and adjust water storage to maintain water
pressure for wildfires.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
3.7 Review Sewer Plans, Storm Water Management
and Downtown Plans and Water Reclamation
Plant Performance in regards to water
efficiencies.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
3.8 Solicit recommendations on critical water
resources from the Advisory Board. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
Goal # 3: (Water) 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.
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Appendix E: Co-Benefits and Triple Bottom Line Analysis2.7 Engage one developer - New Homes Program -
and continue with Hotel Efficiency
Outreach/Recognition.
I
2.8 Residential Rewards program including the
encouragement of passive solar in new home
construction and remodels.
II
2.9 10 percent of new construction and major
renovation contains Well Building, Living Building
Challenge, Energy Star and/or LEED pre-
requisites by the year 2020.
II
2.10 Increase energy efficiency in new and remodel
construction.I
2.11 Increase electrical-ready wiring for renewable
energy in new residential and commercial
projects.
II
2.12 Establish a voluntary “Sustainable Moab” building
checklist based on the 2015 International Green
Construction Code (IgCC) and National
Association of Home Builders’ National Green
Building Standard.
II
2.13 Research Community Solar Build It Forward Pilot;
SP3 (Solar Power Purchase Program);Time of
use Pilots; Electric Distributed Battery Pilot
Program and Co-gen Wastewater Reclamation
Facility.
III
2.14 Launch Energy Efficiency Business Rebates -
Power strips/Plugs/Insulation.II
2.15 Support legislative action - Energy Code
Compliance and Stretch Codes. I
2.16 Determine nonrenewable and renewable energy
use baseline for municipal government.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
2.17 Lead By Example by providing an energy-efficient
model for local residents, businesses, and other
communities and promoting energy efficiency
throughout the community and throughout Utah.
I
2.18 Develop energy intensity baseline kBtus/sq. ft. for
City buildings and facilities. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
2.19 Reduce City energy consumption by 20% from
2016 baseline by 2024 and reduce peak demand
by 20% by 2024.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
2.20 Recommission 3 City Buildings.I
3 Examine current zoning, leases and property
management 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.
I
3.1 Develop database on commercial, industrial and
residential water use on a seasonal basis.Supporting I
3.2 Prioritize and implement strategies in the 2016
Water Conservation Plan. I
3.3 Document production capability for existing wells
and springs and perfect all existing water rights. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
3.4 Monitor any diversions from Mill Creek or the
Glen Canyon aquifer. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
3.5 Participate in Regional Groundwater Management
Plan and evaluate data in USGS Study.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
3.6 Monitor the NCRES site for drought conditions
and adjust water storage to maintain water
pressure for wildfires.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
3.7 Review Sewer Plans, Storm Water Management
and Downtown Plans and Water Reclamation
Plant Performance in regards to water
efficiencies.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
3.8 Solicit recommendations on critical water
resources from the Advisory Board. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
Goal # 3: (Water) 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.
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3.9 Advance storm water management, water
harvesting, water rights, excellent drinking water,
greywater, and integrated green infrastructure.
I
3.10 Pilot at least one greywater system installations
and support state legislation. Supporting I
3.11 Require new construction to be plumbed for
greywater systems. Supporting II
3.12 Explore costs of installing secondary water
systems for irrigation. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III
3.13 Review Moab Area Watershed Management Plan.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
3.14 Promote roof water catchment systems as dual
storm water management and non-potable water
supply for toilets and/or irrigation.Supporting I
3.15 Incentive program whereby property owners
receive credit/decreased storm water fees for
implementing green infrastructure. II
3.16 Retrofit parking lots with landscaped swales.I
3.17 Create large shallow basins (3-6' deep and 10'
wide) to capture storm water. Supporting II
3.18 Promote EPA Water Sense labeling, seminars
and professionals.Supporting II
3.19 Modify water schedules to match turf needs and
install irrigation sub-metering on City property.Supporting Supporting II
3.20 Install at least one water conservation project and
green infrastructure on select City property. I
3.21 Research using micro-hydro on Mill/Pack Creek.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
4.1 Implement variable rate pricing for trash
collection.Supporting I
4.2 Create recycling and reuse outlets.Supporting II
4.3 Amend Municipal Code - Cardboard Recycling
Ordinance.Supporting I
4.4 Verify that there is sufficient recycling and signage
at special events that require a City permit.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
4.5 Divert organics from the landfill.I
4.6 Programmatic business waste reduction.I
4.7 Amend Municipal Code: Residential Recycling
and Construction Debris Ordinances. I
4.8 Amend Municipal Code: Single-use Bag Ban.I
4.9 Attract credible recycled material manufacturers. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III
4.10 Increase diversion rates by building/facility by
installing signed dual infinities, Solar Bellies,
SlimJims, and cardboard containers.
II
4.11 Research end-uses for City-managed waste (e.g.,
yard debris, street sweepings, sludge and
construction waste). III
4.12 Adopt voluntary green building elements in new
construction and renovation projects for
construction waste.III
4.13 Support community composting/initiate industrial
composting.III
4.14 Waste audit to determine composition of our
waste stream.Supporting Supporting III
4.15 Pilot composting at one or more City facilities
through a bike courier. I
5.1 Promote bike trail connectivity. I
Goal # 4: (Waste Diversion & Recycling) 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 # 5: (Active Transportation & Alternative Fuel) Ensure all community members and tourists have access to multimodal means of commute 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.
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3.9 Advance storm water management, water harvesting, water rights, excellent drinking water, greywater, and integrated green infrastructure.I3.10 Pilot at least one greywater system installations and support state legislation. Supporting I3.11 Require new construction to be plumbed for greywater systems. Supporting II3.12 Explore costs of installing secondary water systems for irrigation. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III3.13 Review Moab Area Watershed Management Plan.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I3.14 Promote roof water catchment systems as dual storm water management and non-potable water supply for toilets and/or irrigation.Supporting I3.15 Incentive program whereby property owners receive credit/decreased storm water fees for implementing green infrastructure. II3.16 Retrofit parking lots with landscaped swales.I3.17 Create large shallow basins (3-6' deep and 10' wide) to capture storm water. Supporting II3.18 Promote EPA Water Sense labeling, seminars and professionals.Supporting II3.19 Modify water schedules to match turf needs and install irrigation sub-metering on City property.Supporting Supporting II3.20 Install at least one water conservation project and green infrastructure on select City property. I3.21 Research using micro-hydro on Mill/Pack Creek.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II4.1 Implement variable rate pricing for trash collection.Supporting I4.2 Create recycling and reuse outlets.Supporting II 4.3 Amend Municipal Code - Cardboard Recycling Ordinance.Supporting I4.4 Verify that there is sufficient recycling and signage at special events that require a City permit.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II 4.5 Divert organics from the landfill.I4.6 Programmatic business waste reduction.I4.7 Amend Municipal Code: Residential Recycling and Construction Debris Ordinances. I4.8 Amend Municipal Code: Single-use Bag Ban.I4.9 Attract credible recycled material manufacturers. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III 4.10 Increase diversion rates by building/facility by installing signed dual infinities, Solar Bellies, SlimJims, and cardboard containers. II 4.11 Research end-uses for City-managed waste (e.g., yard debris, street sweepings, sludge and construction waste). III
4.12 Adopt voluntary green building elements in new
construction and renovation projects for
construction waste.
III
4.13 Support community composting/initiate industrial
composting.III
4.14 Waste audit to determine composition of our
waste stream.Supporting Supporting III
4.15 Pilot composting at one or more City facilities
through a bike courier. I
5.1 Promote bike trail connectivity. I
Goal # 4: (Waste Diversion & Recycling) 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 # 5: (Active Transportation & Alternative Fuel) Ensure all community members and tourists have access to multimodal means of commute 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.
5.2 Expand and maintain City bike lanes and
infrastructure (u-locks, bike corrals, stripping and
green boxes).I
5.3 Partner with Moab Hopper and private companies
to increase mass transit opportunities (shuttles,
taxis and car sharing). I
5.4 Pilot community Bike and/or Scooter Share
Program and expand City Pilot. I
5.5 Purchase pedi-cab as a intern job and promote
downtown biking.I
5.6 Add EV charging stations and submit budget
request for EV Readiness Plan. III
5.7 The City will coordinate with Utah Clean Cities
and DOE to promote EV adoption and Clean Air
Challenges including conversion of vehicles to
EV and biodiesel.
I
5.8 Increase Walkability Score. II
5.9 Review UDOT & Master Transportation Plans.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
5.10 Create incentives for City staff to walk or bicycle
to work.II
5.11 Decrease parking requirements to increase active
transportation and affordable housing. I
5.12 Implement the following priorities for the City's
vehicle purchases: alternative-fueled vehicles;
downsize from original request and hybrid.
II
6 Enroll 18 businesses in the City’s Green to Gold
Sustainable Business Program. I
6.1 Pilot citizen science initiatives to monitor health
and persistence of native wildlife communities. I
6.2 Implement Small Business Direct Campaign. Supporting I
6.3 Enroll 18 businesses in a renewable energy
programs (e.g., Blue Sky, Subscriber Solar,
Community Renewable, Carbon, ENERGY
STAR).
Supporting I
6.4 Create Sustainability website to utilize as an
inspirational and educational resource (i.e.,
periodic progress reports, dashboards,
successes, tips and resources).
I
6.5 Host brown bags on energy efficiency, WELL
Building Standard, green infrastructure, Living
Building Challenge, blue roofs, and Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
I
6.6 Publish 6 press releases or articles annually.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
6.7 Educate community members about perfecting
water rights process. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
6.8 Promote LEED, Energy Star, Green Enterprise,
and Well Building Certifications and Credentials of
buildings, staff and community members and
provide resources (Films, rebates, checklists and
challenges).
II
6.8 Partner with the Travel Council, County, Special
Service Districts and SVWSSD in setting
adaptation, diversion, energy, and water reduction
goals.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
6.9 Coordinate messaging and communication
between external and internal sustainability
initiatives.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
6.10 Encourage Employee Participation in Wattsmart
Program. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
7 Develop an Innovation Fund for high ROI projects
through Energy at Risk & Innovation Calculator.I
7.1 Establish funding to help low-income residents
invest in rooftop solar/energy efficiency.II
7.2 Draft Climate Economy Strategic Plan.Supporting III
Goal # 7: (Funding & Purchasing) Decisions shall evaluate products and services that have a reduced impact on human health and the environment where
practical, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Goal # 6: (Education, Engagement & Legislative Initiatives) 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-20 and
university, the general public – as well as internal customers (staff).
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5.2 Expand and maintain City bike lanes and infrastructure (u-locks, bike corrals, stripping and green boxes).I5.3 Partner with Moab Hopper and private companies to increase mass transit opportunities (shuttles, taxis and car sharing). I5.4 Pilot community Bike and/or Scooter Share Program and expand City Pilot. I5.5 Purchase pedi-cab as a intern job and promote downtown biking.I5.6 Add EV charging stations and submit budget request for EV Readiness Plan. III5.7 The City will coordinate with Utah Clean Cities and DOE to promote EV adoption and Clean Air Challenges including conversion of vehicles to EV and biodiesel. I5.8 Increase Walkability Score. II5.9 Review UDOT & Master Transportation Plans.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I5.10 Create incentives for City staff to walk or bicycle to work.II 5.11 Decrease parking requirements to increase active transportation and affordable housing. I5.12 Implement the following priorities for the City's vehicle purchases: alternative-fueled vehicles; downsize from original request and hybrid. II6Enroll 18 businesses in the City’s Green to Gold Sustainable Business Program. I6.1 Pilot citizen science initiatives to monitor health and persistence of native wildlife communities. I6.2 Implement Small Business Direct Campaign. Supporting I6.3 Enroll 18 businesses in a renewable energy programs (e.g., Blue Sky, Subscriber Solar, Community Renewable, Carbon, ENERGY STAR).Supporting I6.4 Create Sustainability website to utilize as an inspirational and educational resource (i.e., periodic progress reports, dashboards, successes, tips and resources).I6.5 Host brown bags on energy efficiency, WELL Building Standard, green infrastructure, Living Building Challenge, blue roofs, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).I6.6 Publish 6 press releases or articles annually.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I6.7 Educate community members about perfecting water rights process. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
6.8 Promote LEED, Energy Star, Green Enterprise,
and Well Building Certifications and Credentials of
buildings, staff and community members and
provide resources (Films, rebates, checklists and
challenges).
II
6.8 Partner with the Travel Council, County, Special
Service Districts and SVWSSD in setting
adaptation, diversion, energy, and water reduction
goals.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
6.9 Coordinate messaging and communication
between external and internal sustainability
initiatives.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
6.10 Encourage Employee Participation in Wattsmart
Program. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
7 Develop an Innovation Fund for high ROI projects
through Energy at Risk & Innovation Calculator.I
7.1 Establish funding to help low-income residents
invest in rooftop solar/energy efficiency.II
7.2 Draft Climate Economy Strategic Plan.Supporting III
Goal # 7: (Funding & Purchasing) Decisions shall evaluate products and services that have a reduced impact on human health and the environment where
practical, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Goal # 6: (Education, Engagement & Legislative Initiatives) Increase sustainable practices throughout the community, the state, andnation. Triple bottom-line analysis (i.e. environmental, economic and social) will be available to all levels of the community – students in grades K-20 and university, the general public – as well as internal customers (staff).
7.3 Prepare budget and monitor relevant sustainability
expenditures/requests.I
7.4 Establish line item Sustainability fund to better
track expenditures for grant compliance and as
case studies for business community .
I
7.5 In conjunction with departments increase
sustainable purchases. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
7.6 Increase healthy options in contracts at City
facilities. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
7.7
Increase consciousness of sustainability practices
by including sustainability in vendor contracts. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
8.1 Identify and plant drought tolerant native trees,
grasses and forbs on select City property and
update City tree list with native and drought lens
to reduce heat island.
Supporting I
8.2 Launch community campaign to remove invasive
species including Ravenna grass, Arundo,
Tamarisk, Russian Olive, reed canary grass
(Phalaris arundinacea) and Tree of Heaven and
upland invasives (cheatgrass, Bermuda grass and
tumbleweed) prioritizing areas that reduce wildfire
risk.
Supporting I
8.3 Retrofit outdoor lighting to comply with Dark Sky
requirements: Install amber colored (3000 Kelvin
correlated color temperature (CCT) and below)
exterior lighting and conduct 2021 and 2023
audits.
I
8.4 Create linear parks along streets, into empty lots
to create pockets of new native vegetation to
enhance floodplains, and reduce heat island
effect.
III
8.5 Increase the # of fruit trees on select City property
and new developments. I
8.6 Amend ordinance to require mulching/composting
to enrich soil, conserve water and reduce heat
island.
I
8.7 Capitalize on corollary construction to advance
urban greening through greenspace and green
corridor development including the salvaging of
native plants before disturbance.
I
8.8 The City will maintain Parks and City property as
designated and built with an emphasis on
annually replacing 5% of landscaping to more
drought-tolerant species.Supporting
I
8.9 Use natural and organic practices (IPM) to control
weeds, pests, and add nutrients to soil on City-
owned property to the greatest extent possible.
I
8.10 Pilot use of riparian species (phragmites, coyote
willow and cattails) and upland species (arundo)
for carbon sequestration through annual cropping
to control spread and harvest the biomass outside
of riparian areas.
III
8.11 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.
Supporting Supporting II
9 Work to improve local air quality, particularly
during temperature inversions in winter months.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
9.1 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
(PM).
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III
Goal # 8: (Biodiversity, Tree Canopy & Soil) 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 & Equity) : Ensure that Moab is an inclusive community, where physical and mental health and social well-being are
accessible to all.
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7.3 Prepare budget and monitor relevant sustainability expenditures/requests.I7.4 Establish line item Sustainability fund to better track expenditures for grant compliance and as case studies for business community .I7.5 In conjunction with departments increase sustainable purchases. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II 7.6 Increase healthy options in contracts at City facilities. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II 7.7 Increase consciousness of sustainability practices by including sustainability in vendor contracts. Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II 8.1 Identify and plant drought tolerant native trees, grasses and forbs on select City property and update City tree list with native and drought lens to reduce heat island.Supporting I8.2 Launch community campaign to remove invasive species including Ravenna grass, Arundo, Tamarisk, Russian Olive, reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) and Tree of Heaven and upland invasives (cheatgrass, Bermuda grass and tumbleweed) prioritizing areas that reduce wildfire risk. Supporting I8.3 Retrofit outdoor lighting to comply with Dark Sky requirements: Install amber colored (3000 Kelvin correlated color temperature (CCT) and below) exterior lighting and conduct 2021 and 2023 audits. I8.4 Create linear parks along streets, into empty lots to create pockets of new native vegetation to enhance floodplains, and reduce heat island effect. III 8.5 Increase the # of fruit trees on select City property and new developments. I8.6 Amend ordinance to require mulching/composting to enrich soil, conserve water and reduce heat island. I
8.7 Capitalize on corollary construction to advance
urban greening through greenspace and green
corridor development including the salvaging of
native plants before disturbance.
I
8.8 The City will maintain Parks and City property as
designated and built with an emphasis on
annually replacing 5% of landscaping to more
drought-tolerant species.Supporting
I
8.9 Use natural and organic practices (IPM) to control
weeds, pests, and add nutrients to soil on City-
owned property to the greatest extent possible.
I
8.10 Pilot use of riparian species (phragmites, coyote
willow and cattails) and upland species (arundo)
for carbon sequestration through annual cropping
to control spread and harvest the biomass outside
of riparian areas.
III
8.11 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.
Supporting Supporting II
9 Work to improve local air quality, particularly
during temperature inversions in winter months.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting II
9.1 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
(PM).
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III
Goal # 8: (Biodiversity, Tree Canopy & Soil) 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 & Equity) : Ensure that Moab is an inclusive community, where physical and mental health and social well-being are
accessible to all.
9.2 Support actions that facilitate Arches and
Canyonlands National Parks retaining Class I air
Costs.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III
9.3 Amend burn days to reduce open burning and
limit secondary coal/wood burning fireplaces
during inversions.
Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I
9.4 Continue campaign to reduce idling of motor
vehicles and reduce speeds through citations and
education (air pollution and noise).
II
9.6 Using precautionary principle, pass ordinance
banning glyphosate (i.e., endocrine disrupter) and
neonicotinoids (i.e. bees) near any sole-source
drinking water aquifers.
I
9.7 Promote the use of less toxic chemicals
throughout the community (Tier 3 pesticides,
LCC: Red list, Cradle to Cradle) to reduce harm
to humans and wildlife and minimize impacts on
water and soil.
II
9.8 Promote businesses that pay a livable wage to
employees (i.e., $14.00). II
9.9 Increase the local food and school/hospital
connections (classes, internships). II
9.10 Decrease the number of children on free and
reduced lunch. Supporting I
9.11 Increase number of community gardens. I
9.12 Decrease income gap.Supporting I
9.13 Increase affordable housing opportunities. I
9.14 Encourage staff to pass Well Building (Living
Community Challenge) exam and incorporate the
principles into planning recommendations for
permit applicants.
I
9.15 Promote the use of less polluting heat sources
through public information efforts.Supporting Supporting III
10 Encourage residents, business owners and
residents to plant gardens with at least three
flowering plants in bloom during spring, summer
and fall, including perennial and/or annual plants.
I
10.2 Install native bee box, bat box, or similar home
for pollinators and enhance habitat for native and
migrating songbirds.
I
10.3 Support food accessibility operations (delivery,
refrigeration, commercial kitchens and Farm
Stands - Easy Bee, Youth Garden, 400 West).
II
10.4 Increase the number of CSA sign-ups, workshare
options, mobile farm stands, community gardens,
Local Food brochures delivered and food
workshops.
I
10.5 Support farmers and ranchers with organic and
other certifications (IPM). III
10.6 Increase the amount of food produced and
processed locally including the use of edible, non-
herbicidided weeds as food sources.
I
10.7 Source independently and locally owned catering.III
10.8 Promote the connection between local farmers,
and ranchers with restaurants, hotels, and tour
companies.
I
10.9 Increase the connection between local food being
donated to various meal programs. III
10.10
Map and harvest produce from existing fruit trees.II
10.11 Allow community members to use select City
properties for community gardens. III
10.12 Encourage use of conservation easements for
preserving agricultural land. II
10.13
Monitor soil health and restore nutrients.II
Goal # 10: (Local Food) Promote agricultural stewardship and access to healthy local food.
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9.2 Support actions that facilitate Arches and Canyonlands National Parks retaining Class I air Costs.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting III9.3 Amend burn days to reduce open burning and limit secondary coal/wood burning fireplaces during inversions.Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting Supporting I9.4 Continue campaign to reduce idling of motor vehicles and reduce speeds through citations and education (air pollution and noise).II9.6 Using precautionary principle, pass ordinance banning glyphosate (i.e., endocrine disrupter) and neonicotinoids (i.e. bees) near any sole-source drinking water aquifers. I9.7 Promote the use of less toxic chemicals throughout the community (Tier 3 pesticides, LCC: Red list, Cradle to Cradle) to reduce harm to humans and wildlife and minimize impacts on water and soil. II9.8 Promote businesses that pay a livable wage to employees (i.e., $14.00). II9.9 Increase the local food and school/hospital connections (classes, internships). II9.10 Decrease the number of children on free and reduced lunch. Supporting I9.11 Increase number of community gardens. I9.12 Decrease income gap.Supporting I9.13 Increase affordable housing opportunities. I9.14 Encourage staff to pass Well Building (Living
Community Challenge) exam and incorporate the
principles into planning recommendations for
permit applicants.
I
9.15 Promote the use of less polluting heat sources
through public information efforts.Supporting Supporting III
10 Encourage residents, business owners and
residents to plant gardens with at least three
flowering plants in bloom during spring, summer
and fall, including perennial and/or annual plants.
I
10.2 Install native bee box, bat box, or similar home
for pollinators and enhance habitat for native and
migrating songbirds.
I
10.3 Support food accessibility operations (delivery,
refrigeration, commercial kitchens and Farm
Stands - Easy Bee, Youth Garden, 400 West).
II
10.4 Increase the number of CSA sign-ups, workshare
options, mobile farm stands, community gardens,
Local Food brochures delivered and food
workshops.
I
10.5 Support farmers and ranchers with organic and
other certifications (IPM). III
10.6 Increase the amount of food produced and
processed locally including the use of edible, non-
herbicidided weeds as food sources.
I
10.7 Source independently and locally owned catering.III
10.8 Promote the connection between local farmers,
and ranchers with restaurants, hotels, and tour
companies.
I
10.9 Increase the connection between local food being
donated to various meal programs. III
10.10
Map and harvest produce from existing fruit trees.II
10.11 Allow community members to use select City
properties for community gardens. III
10.12 Encourage use of conservation easements for
preserving agricultural land. II
10.13
Monitor soil health and restore nutrients.II
Goal # 10: (Local Food) Promote agricultural stewardship and access to healthy local food.
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Least Moderate Most
ROI: Indicates payback
Equity
Environmental
Health
Effectiveness
Key - Co-Benefits
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Appendix F: Residential and Commercial Efficiency
*Please see disclaimer on page 80.
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Community-based social marketing (CBSM) is a strategy for promoting pro-environmental behavior based
on research from environmental psychologists, conservation psychologists and social-based marketing
professionals. It 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 City’s sustainability director used CBSM research to evaluate outreach and education campaigns and staff
professional development and found low adoption rates for behaviors such as installing microgeneration, 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
Green to Gold 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 the benefits of
existing programs, marketing campaigns, reporting efforts and projects.
Research on the effectiveness of competitions has shown that 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 10 technology devices”
campaign 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 to 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), acknowledgment 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
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that individuals are 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 challenge (Bamber & Moser, 2007). Last year, challenge
participation among some partners gained momentum each month. A spotlight was published on the website
acknowledging departments, businesses and individuals that exhibited sustainable leadership. These types
of announcements cover the social norming strategies that have been recommended, such as messaging 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 placed 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 neighborhoods 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 the public works facility, 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 participants after they signed a pledge. The photos were posted on the website to establish a social
norm.
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TThe 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, stormwater 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, rights-of-way) 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 of 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 a 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 worksite has a recycling bin provided.
• Launch a “Starve Your Trash” campaign.
–Distribute more of the small “saddle” bins to employees’ individual worksites.
• Explore options to earn well day points for waste reduction activities.
• Hold small parties for workgroups to celebrate success.
• Highlight success stories.
• Provide “Road Show” opportunities for City work group staff meetings.
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• 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 the 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 projects start 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.
CPACE
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy
provides affordable, long-term financing for energy
efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy
projects for
commercial and industrial buildings.
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.
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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
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)
A broad-based approach to reduce pest populations
and reduce risks to human health and the
environment. For example, the USGS has used
tamarisk beetles to control Salt cedar 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.
Appendix I: Glossary
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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
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.
Appendix I: Glossary
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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
C i t y o f Moab
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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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the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed,
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CITY OF
MO�!H
2019
Sustainability
Action Plan
Executive 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. Incremental change to minimize 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 measurable
goals. Unfortunately, despite setting a 20% energy reduction goal in 2008, 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 built env ironment 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 Hawken 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 Sustainability Action Plan’s 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-effectiveness.
• 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
Goal #1: Sustainability, Adaptation & 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
2008 community emissions baseline, including
emissions from energy use and transportation.
Goal # 2: Energy: Electricity & Renewable Energy
•Transition to 100% renewable community
electricity by 2030.
•Transition to 100% renewable electricity in
municipal government operations by 2027,
including at least 50% municipal renewable
energy by 2024, with at least 10% provided
by onsite distributive energy.
•Reduction of annual electricity use by 20%
by 2032 in City buildings.
•Achieve a 20% Btu/sq. reduction in all City
facilities
•All goals relative to a 2008 baseline.
Goal #3 — Water
• Reduce water consumption by 20% per
capita and 20% of outdoor usage of
culinary water from the 2008 baseline by
2032.
•Protect the quality of surface and
groundwater to maintain sole source
aquifer designation.
Goal #4 — Waste Diversion & Recycling
•Reduce trash by 20% per capita and
increase diversion rate for the community
by 20% by 2032.
•Increase participation in City curbside
recycling by 20% and decrease waste from
residents and commercial customers by
2032.
•Decrease construction debris landfilling by
50% by 2024.
•Increase beneficial use of organic material
by 20% by 2024.
The 2017 City of Moab 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 travel, to reduce
single-occupancy vehicles and support public
adoption of electric vehicles by 10% by 2032.
Reduce traditional fuel use by 20% and total
vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for the community
by 20% 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
Initiatives
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; 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 well-
being 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.
This Sustainability Plan is 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 for which 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 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
heat-related fatalities among elderly or otherwise
Conclusion
Table 4: 2019 Strategic Initiatives
Early Successes
Early Successes
Barriers
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/pavement and expanded tree canopies.
•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 Park.
•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.
•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 reallocate savings to additional
energy efficiency improvements in other City-owned buildings.
•Develop 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.
Moab is in the process of entering and verifying data for key indicators. Changes in key indicators between baseline and
subsequent years:
Recommendations & Opportunities
Key Indicators & Strategies (2016-2019)
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" P e r e m p l o y e e X X % i n c r e a s e
" P e r v e h i c l e e m i s s i o n s X X % i n c r e a s e
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" C h a n g e i n t o n s o f w a s t e s e n t t o t h e l a n d f i l l % i n c r e a s e
" W a s t e d i v e r s i o n i n c r e a s e d f r o m X X % t o X X % ( i n c l u d i n g o f f i c e a n d i n d u s t r i a l m a t e r i a l s ) .
G a m e - C h a n g i n g P r o j e c t s
T h e C i t y o f M o a b i s c o m m i t t e d t o o p e r a t i n g i n a m a n n e r t h a t l o w e r s i t s e c o l o g i c a l i m p a c t s w h i l e s t r e n g t h e n i n g i t s
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s i g n i f i c a n t e n v i r o n m e n t a l a n d / o r e c o n o m i c r e t u r n s . T h e s e t y p e s o f p r o j e c t s r e s u l t i n l o n g - t e r m , f i s c a l l y s u s t a i n a b l e
p r o g r e s s a n d s h o u l d b e r e p l i c a t e d a n d s c a l e d - u p t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o m m u n i t y . T h e s e i n c l u d e l o a d s h e d d i n g a n d
m a n a g e m e n t ; o u t d o o r l i g h t i n g r e t r o f i t s ( i . e . , h i g h - p r e s s u r e s o d i u m a n d L E D s ) ; i n d o o r l i g h t s ( i . e . , L E D s a n d T - 5 s ) ; a n d
v a r i o u s c h a l l e n g e s ( i . e . , e n e r g y a n d w a t e r ) . T h e o u t r e a c h c a m p a i g n s a n d t h e n u m e r o u s e m p l o y e e a n d c o m m u n i t y
c h a l l e n g e s r e q u i r e r e l a t i v e l y l o w i n v e s t m e n t s . ( S e e T a b l e 5 )
L e a d i n g B y E x a m p l e
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s t e w a r d s h i p i n m a n a g i n g o u r o p e r a t i o n s a n d b e i n g g o o d
s t e w a r d s o f t a x p a y e r s f u n d s . A f e w s u c h e x a m p l e s a r e
h i g h l i g h t e d b e l o w :
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f o r e f f i c i e n c y g a i n s .
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i n o r d e r t o r e d u c e e n e r g y c o s t s . L i f e t i m e m a t e r i a l s a n d m a i n t e n a n c e s a v i n g s a r e e s t i m a t e d t o b e $ 5 9 , 8 4 0 . T h e
C i t y u s e d R o c k y M o u n t a i n P o w e r w a t t S m a r t I n c e n t i v e s t o d e f r a y c o s t s .
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T h e s e t y p e s o f p r o j e c t s h a v e a s s i s t e d u s i n s u r p a s s i n g t h e C i t y o f M o a b s r e n e w a b l e e l e c t r i c i t y 2 0 2 0 g o a l s .
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a c t i o n a b l e i t e m s t o r e d u c e o u r i m p a c t o u t l i n e d i n
A p p e n d i x A : A c t i o n a b l e I t e m s , a n d A p p e n d i x F .
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i d e n t i f i e d i n A p p e n d i x B : G r i d , a n d A p p e n d i x E :
C o - B e n e f i t A n a l y s i s a n n u a l l y t o s y s t e m a t i c a l l y
a d d r e s s c o n s e r v a t i o n a n d b u d g e t f o r p r o j e c t s
i d e n t i f i e d i n A p p e n d i x C : T i m e l i n e G a n t t C h a r t ,
a n d t h e B i k e r s S u s t a i n a b i l i t y P l a n .
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i n t h e C o m m u n i t y E n e r g y P l a n t h r o u g h t h e
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C a m p a i g n , i n c l u d i n g a d d i t i o n a l B l u e S k y
a p p l i c a t i o n s .
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p r e p a r e M u n i c i p a l B a s e l i n e I n v e n t o r y .
F i g u r e 1 2 . w a t t S m a r t S a v i n g s E q u i v a l e n t s
T a b l e 5 : C h a l l e n g e S a v i n g s
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Sustainability Action Plan
Disposition: Discussion and adoption
Staff Presenter: Dr Rosemarie Russo
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1: Sustainability Action Plan - Attachment 2: Executive Summary – Sustainability Action Plan
Recommended Motion: Adoption of the Sustainability Action Plan
Background/Summary: A draft Sustainability Plan was presented to Council on July 9, 2019 as a workshop session. Council had requested that planning documents be presented prior to finalization so more input could be provided. The draft had been presented to the Water Conservation and Drought Advisory Board, Grand Conservation Board, Moab Area Watershed Partnerships and various civic organizations over 50 community members as well as state and federal government and utility representatives vetted the document and provided input. The Plan was posted on the sustainablemoab.com website as well and available at several locations throughout the community (i.e. library, high school, Green to Gold business partner stores and at City Hall). The Plan was presented to City Council on August 27, 2019 and tentatively approved pending revisions to the Sustainability Plan and possible inclusion of strategies presented at the MT 2030 Summit in Park City. In July, Mayor Emily Neihaus suggested in addition to the strategies that focus on energy, that strategies to address transportation should be included as well given that transportation - related emissions account for a large segment of emissions. Response: Page 21, Bullet 4, there is a strategy listed “To support alternative transportation” that will cover public and electric buses and shuttles. Electric rental car services and fleet transition is mentioned too. Fleet transition includes CNG, electric and other alternative fuel vehicles. Other transportation recommendations:
• Increase electric vehicle adoption by 30% by 2032 – p 33
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opportunities and piloting an electric bus but the Foundation is not granting awards at this time. Comment: Should other initiatives such as a street lighting audit, Dark Sky cost analysis, public transit, net zero redevelopment and the RMP land swap be included in the Plan? Dark Sky strategies are covered in the Plan under Appendix B 8.3. Additionally a street light audit has been completed and a partial cost analysis. Street lighting data is now available through a GIS web portal. Public transit is a much larger issue that should be addressed through a Master Transportation Plan at the regional or state level. Net zero redevelopment is discussed in several sections of the Plan with various incentives or mandatory options (i.e., pages 33-37, Appendix B and C) The RMP land swap is outside the scope of this Plan. The August comments documented the process difficulties of providing comments and style consistency. Throughout the review process, some comments were made on earlier drafts (i.e. grammatical) and in different programs (i.e. Word, google docs). The time line for comment submissions were not clearly communicated. After a document is formatted in “InDesign” – spell check is no longer available. The latest version and future documents will include dates/version numbers to alleviate the issue. Additionally, the Communications Office is working on a style guide for consistency – APA formatting. All amendments and ordinances recommended in the Plan will be presented to Council to discuss in more detail and shared with the appropriate City departments. The Plan is a guiding document establishing numerical goals and potential policies and investments that bring low carbon choices to our citizens and future generations. An effective response to climate change will require long-term dedication and a willingness to make both private and public investments. Failure to address conservation and restoration could risk the quality of life (environmental, economic, and social) valued by the community and require increasing investments in ways to cope with climate change. Success will bring co-benefits in new economic development, jobs, technological innovations and cleaner air and water.
Two additional documents: The Vulnerability, Consequences and Adaptation Plan, and Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) Roadmap will provide additional and synergistic strategies for reaching the goals outlined in the Sustainability Action Plan. SEIN has modeling and strategies for vehicle electrification.
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Vulnerability, Consequences and Adaptation Planning (VCAP) Strategies
for Spanish Valley
Disposition: Discussion and adoption of recommendations
Staff Presenter: Dr. Rosemarie Russo, Sustainability Director and Arne Hultquist, Regional Watershed Coordinator
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1: VCAP Slides - Attachment 2: VCAP Technical Report - Attachment 3: Resolution #60-2019
Recommended Motion(s):
For Option 1:
Approve all recommendations in Plan and re-allocate available funds during budget opening in December and/or 2020 City Budget
For Option 2: Approve select recommendations in Plan and re-allocate available funds during budget opening in December and/or 2020 City Budget
Background/Summary: In July, 2019 ten local organizations: City of Moab, Grand County, GWSSA, UDWRi, SITLA, SJSVSSD, BLM, Travel Council, USFS, and Canyonlands Watershed were invited to participate in a two day weather and drought study specific to Spanish Valley. Objectives were to assess how extreme heat, weather events and drought will affect residents, businesses, tourism and the ecosystem within Spanish Valley. Western Water Assessment subsidized much of the cost of this project by using funding from the NOAA Regional Integrated and Sciences Assessment (RISA) Program. This amounted to approximately $20,000 of in-kind funding from Western Water Assessment
Association. Select organizations contributed financially: City of Moab, Grand County, BLM, USFS and Canyonlands Watershed and GWSSA hosted the workshops. Participants were interviewed prior to the workshop. Findings and recommendations from the workshop have been synthesized in a VCAP Technical Report. A brief summary of findings will be presented to both the City and County for further consideration.
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CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 60-2019
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING VULNERABILITY, CONSEQUENCES, AND
ADAPTATION PLANNING (VCAP) RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS, drought and a reduced water supply are concerns in the Spanish Valley and
Moab Region, in part, because there is uncertainty in terms of the quantity of water available in the
region’s groundwater; and
WHEREAS, The City of Moab’s temperature has risen by 1.9 degrees F since 2000
compared to 20th century average; and
WHEREAS, two of the fifth driest years since 1895 have occurred since 2000 and climate
models indicate that the climate of the Moab region will continue to warm well into the 21st Century; and
WHEREAS, a warmer future climate will create mild drought conditions even during years
of average precipitation by increasing evaporation transpiration; and
WHEREAS, models for Spanish Valley predict an increase in the number and severity of wildfires;
and
WHEREAS, models predict more extreme precipitation events; and
WHEREAS, increasing urban development and impervious surfaces, work in opposition to the
collective goal of increasing regional water supply; and
WHEREAS, the municipal government is responsible to promote the public health and safety
of its residents, including access to clean air, clean water and a livable environment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab, Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency, San Juan Spanish
Valley Special Service District, and other key water supply stakeholders should systematically
examine and address anticipated impacts of climate hazards to mitigate climate risks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moab City Council and Mayor as follows:
1. Adopt the following recommendations and direct staff to evaluate amending land-use codes
accordingly to ameliorate the negative changes associated with the effects of our changing climate:
•Evaluate repairing the connection to Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency in order to
reduce its winter groundwater pumping and manage our winter overflow.
•Amend commercial building codes to require buildings greater than 5,000 square feet to
install gray water systems and require all buildings have WaterSense fixtures and rain
catchment systems.
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•Incentivize rain catchments as dual storm water management and non-potable supply for
irrigation for residential structures.
•Review and amend water conservation regulations to achieve consistency among the City,
Grand County, and San Juan County based on input from staff and Water Conservation &
Drought Advisory Board.
•Evaluate options for creating and maintaining large shallow basins to capture storm water.
•Evaluate amending building codes and regulations requiring sediment traps, bio-retention
buffers/swales, and pervious pavement to slow runoff in new developments.
•Pursue grants or consider setting aside storm water management fees to fund landscaping
incentives equaling $45,000 for residents and $5,000 for commercial customers to slow the
flow and reduce erosion (i.e., terracing, ponds, gravel pits).
•Increase education and availability of mulch.
•Participate in Ground Water Monitoring Plan (i.e., purchase probe/weir - $3,000).
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City Council,
regardless of the date of publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 12th day of November 2019.
By: ___________________________________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
Attest:
By: ___________________________________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
Vulnerability, Consequences, and Adaptation
Planning Scenarios (VCAPS)
Spanish Valley/Moab Region Drought and Climate
Workshop Report
August 2019
Submitted by:
Western Water Assessment
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Utah
In partnership with:
Environmental Dispute Resolution Program
Wallace Stegner Center
University of Utah
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About the Western Water Assessment
Western Water Assessment (WWA) is a university-based applied research program that
addresses societal vulnerabilities to climate variability and change, particularly those
related to water resources. While we are based in Boulder, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, we work
across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Our mission is to conduct innovative research in partnership with
decision makers, helping them make the best use of science to manage for climate impacts. WWA is part
of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of
Colorado Boulder and affiliated with the Global Change and Sustainability Center at the University of
Utah. Our primary source of funding is NOAA’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
Program, and we are one of 11 RISA programs operating across the United States.
About the Environmental Dispute Resolution Program
The University of Utah’s Environmental Dispute Resolution (EDR) Program promotes collaboration,
mediation, stakeholder engagement, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes as a means
to address environmental and public policy challenges in Utah and the Mountain West. The program does
so by providing process design, facilitation, mediation, stakeholder engagement, public education, and
capacity building services, as well as through academic instruction and research.
Authors & Facilitation Team
Seth Arens, Western Water Assessment
Danya Rumore, Environmental Dispute Resolution Program
Zoë McAlear, Environmental Dispute Resolution Program
Emily Burch, Environmental Dispute Resolution Program
Acknowledgements
Thank you to all participants of the Spanish Valley/Moab Region VCAPS workshop for your enthusiasm
in this process and thoughtful feedback on this report. Thank you, especially, to Arne Hultquist for his
support in pre-workshop planning, encouraging participation, and providing refreshments. Thank you to
Dana Van Horn and the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency (GWSSA) for providing a venue and
refreshments for the meeting. Thank you as well to Kirstin Dow, Jess Whitehead, and Seth Tuler from the
Carolina Integrated Sciences and Assessment (CISA), North Carolina Sea Grant, and the Social and
Environmental Research Institute (SERI), the creators of VCAPS, for training us, answering our
questions, and providing valuable support as we prepared for this process.
Recommended Citation
Arens, S., Z. McAlear and D. Rumore (2019). Final Workshop Report for Vulnerability Consequences
and Adaptation Planning Scenarios (VCAPS) for Spanish Valley and the Moab Region. Western Water
Assessment: Salt Lake City, UT.
Note
This material is based upon work supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are
those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2. LOCAL CLIMATE AND WEATHER HAZARDS IN THE MOAB REGION: CONCERNS AND
EXISTING INITIATIVES (FROM PRE-WORKSHOP INTERVIEWS) .......................................................... 5
3. LOCAL WEATHER AND CLIMATE IMPACTS: RECENT TRENDS AND FUTURE
PROJECTIONS FOR THE MOAB REGION OF SOUTHEASTERN UTAH .................................................. 6
A. THE WATER BUDGET AND DROUGHT ................................................................................................................ 7
B. OBSERVED PRECIPITATION: HIGH VARIABILITY, NO LONG-TERM TREND .......................................................... 8
C. OBSERVED TEMPERATURES: A STRONG RECENT WARMING TREND .................................................................. 9
D. OBSERVED SNOWPACK AND STREAMFLOW: A LITTLE EARLIER, A LITTLE LESS .............................................. 10
E. FUTURE TEMPERATURES: EVEN WARMER, AND INTO UNCHARTED TERRITORY .............................................. 12
F. FUTURE PRECIPITATION: UNCLEAR CHANGES, BUT LARGE VARIABILITY WILL CONTINUE .............................. 13
4. VCAPS WORKSHOP: HIGHLIGHTS AND THEMES.......................................................................... 15
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKSHOP PROCESS .................................................................................................... 15
B. DISCUSSION OF DROUGHT AND REDUCED WATER SUPPLY SCENARIO ............................................................. 16
i. Groundwater depletion ............................................................................................................................. 16
ii. Extreme precipitation ............................................................................................................................... 19
iii. Wildfire risk .............................................................................................................................................. 21
iv. Flora and wildlife risk .............................................................................................................................. 23
v. Water quality and extreme heat ................................................................................................................ 25
C. CROSS-CUTTING THEMES: PLANNING, COORDINATION, EDUCATION, AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT ........... 26
5. PARTICIPANT REFLECTIONS AND NEXT STEPS ............................................................................ 27
6. CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................................... 28
7. APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX A: INTERVIEW SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX B: WORKSHOP AGENDA ....................................................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX C: WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS............................................................................................................. 36
APPENDIX D: SCENARIO MANAGEMENT ACTIONS ............................................................................................... 36
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1. Introduction
The City of Moab is located in southeastern Utah,
near the southern border of Grand County and
just to the north of San Juan County. Moab is a
gateway community to both Arches and
Canyonlands National Parks. Moab had a
population of 5,046 as of the 2010 U.S. Census
and has grown slightly to an estimated 2017
population of 5,250. Grand County has an
estimated population of 10,000 across 3,684 mi2
and San Juan County has an estimated population
of 15,000 across 7,933 mi2.
Moab, Grand County, and San Juan County draw municipal, industrial, and agricultural water
from springs, groundwater from two aquifers, and surface water from Mill Creek. The City of
Moab has the most senior water rights and draws on groundwater or water from springs as a
supplier for the city and for annexed parts of Grand County. Grand County has the next most
senior water rights, which are managed by the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency
(GWSSA). GWSSA supplies municipal and industrial water to the unincorporated areas of
Grand County, relying mostly on surface water that is diverted from Mill Creek into Ken’s Lake.
San Juan County has the most junior water rights of the three entities, which are managed by the
San Juan Spanish Valley Special Service District (SJSVSSD). The SJSVSSD is currently
overseeing the construction of a water supply system in the southern Spanish Valley; this system
will draw from groundwater, but no water has been withdrawn as of July 2019. The region has
experienced drought in the past, such as the severe drought in 2018 but, historically, total water
availability for the region has exceeded demand even in drought years.
On July 18-19, 2019, representatives from the City of Moab, Grand County, and San Juan
County, as well as other regional stakeholders, participated in a Vulnerability, Consequences,
and Adaptation Planning Scenarios (VCAPS) workshop. VCAPS is a facilitation technique
designed to support organizations in building resilience to weather and climate impacts. The
workshop was organized by Western Water Assessment (WWA), an applied research program
based at the University of Colorado Boulder, with facilitation support provided by staff from the
University of Utah’s Environmental Dispute Resolution (EDR) Program. WWA and EDR
Program staff (the WWA Team) worked with Arne Hultquist, who facilitates the Moab Area
Watershed Partnership (MAWP), to identify and convene representatives directly involved with
water supply and water quality management in the Moab region (see Appendix C for a list of
workshop participants).
Figure 1. Moab and the Spanish Valley
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In advance of the workshop, WWA staff conducted phone interviews with thirteen workshop
participants in order to collect background information on key concerns and local knowledge
associated with climate and weather hazards. Conversations with Arne Hultquist, two meetings
with the Moab Area Watershed Partnership, and the pre-workshop interviews identified water
supply (specifically groundwater supply) as the primary management concern for the workshop.
The WWA Team determined, with this input, that the focus of the workshop would be on how
drought, climate change, and extreme precipitation impact water supply management in the
Spanish Valley. Goals for this workshop included: developing a shared understanding between
all participants regarding the most current climate information for the region, specifying short-
and long-term management actions to respond to current and future challenges of water supply
and its related consequences, and increasing coordination between the three entities.
During the workshop, which consisted of two half-day meetings, WWA staff gave a brief
presentation on the observed and projected impacts of climate change in southeastern Utah. The
WWA Team then led the group in a participatory diagramming exercise in which participants
mapped out the causal structure of a drought event, identified gaps in knowledge, and
brainstormed strategic short- and long-term actions for mitigating and adapting to an increasing
probability of drought and its related climate risks (see Appendix B for the workshop agenda).
The remainder of this report will summarize key aspects of the VCAPS process, highlight
themes that emerged during the workshop discussions, and synthesize actions identified by
workshop participants.
2. Local climate and weather hazards in the Moab region: concerns and existing
initiatives (from pre-workshop interviews)
According to participants in the VCAPS workshop who were interviewed as part of the pre-
workshop research process, the Spanish Valley/Moab Region is exposed to a number of climate-
and weather-related risks. Workshop participants were primarily concerned with drought and a
reduced water supply, but recognized other related climate risks, mainly the potential for
increased number and severity of wildfires; the impact of increasing temperatures and decreasing
precipitation on flora, fauna, and soil; and the potential for high temperatures to affect water
quality and air quality.
Drought and a reduced water supply are particular concerns in the Spanish Valley/Moab Region,
in part because there is uncertainty in terms of the quantity of water available in the region’s
groundwater. There have been multiple studies done to quantify this, but the studies disagree on
the exact amount of available groundwater; the United States Geological Survey will release a
new report in fall 2019. Additionally, precipitation patterns tend to vary from year to year,
increasing uncertainty among water supply providers in terms of the management actions that
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they should take in the long term. Most recently, the region experienced a historic drought in
2018, but 2019 was an extremely wet year, with a large winter snowpack, cool temperatures, and
precipitation extending into early June.
According to interviewees, water supply providers have had to respond to drought in the past,
such as in 2018 when there was extremely low snowfall, which resulted in a reduction of runoff,
surface water, and aquifer recharge. Water availability, particularly for Grand County, is in part
limited by the requirement to leave three cubic feet per second (cfs) of in-stream flow in Mill
Creek in order to maintain its ecological health. However, in 2018, there was not even sufficient
water to consistently maintain this requirement. These times of low water put stress on Ken’s
Lake and require pumping from groundwater to fill the lake.
According to interviewees, during a drought, such as in 2018, irrigation restrictions are imposed
and the irrigation season is shortened. To address limited water supplies, water supply providers
have also focused efforts on water conservation education and the introduction of various
incentive programs for individual property-owners, businesses, and the agricultural sector.
Interviewees expressed a strong desire to create more solutions for water storage in order to take
advantage of the heavy water flows outside of when they most often occur in the spring season.
Interviewees commonly expressed a concern that the Moab region has experienced rapid
development in recent decades, particularly in the tourism sector, due to its location near
numerous outdoor recreation areas. Most recently, this resulted in the signing of 180-day
moratoria on construction of new overnight accommodations in Grand County and the City of
Moab to give each of the jurisdictions time to reevaluate the regional land use code; these will
end in mid-August 2019. Concern about new development is related to both the increased
development of overnight rentals, without an increase in residential homes, and uncertainty about
current water supply. Additionally, the extent and precise location of population growth in the
Spanish Valley remains uncertain. According to interviewees, local entities are currently
responding to this development through building requirements focused on water conservation,
such as requiring a secondary system for outdoor irrigation and promoting xeriscaping.
3. Local weather and climate impacts: recent trends and future projections for the
Moab region of southeastern Utah
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A. The water budget and drought
Before describing the observed climate trends and projected future climate for the Moab region,
it will be helpful to review the basic water budget (Figure 2). Over the course of the year,
precipitation minus evapotranspiration (ET) roughly equals runoff (or streamflow).
Evapotranspiration (ET) is the combined loss of water vapor to the atmosphere from the soil,
water, snowpack, and vegetation—and it has a profound influence on water availability. In a
typical water year (October – September), high elevations of Mill Creek in the La Sal Mountains
receive about 33” of precipitation 1. This precipitation comes as snow during November – April
and rain during other months, especially during the late summer and fall monsoon. Moab
receives about 9” of precipitation, on average 2, significantly less than high elevations of the La
Sal Mountains. On a typical year, about 60% of this precipitation will return to the atmosphere
(that is, as ET) without reaching Mill Creek or recharging the Glen Canyon aquifer (Figure 2,
left). The remaining 40% will run off (or recharge the aquifer) and be available for use by
people, or left in-stream for use by riparian ecosystems.
Figure 2. Schematic of Mill Creek water budget during a normal precipitation year (left) and in 2018, an
exceptional drought year (right). During severe drought years, such as in 2018, less precipitation falls, and the
fraction of precipitation lost to the atmosphere (evapotranspiration or ET) goes up, so runoff is
disproportionately reduced compared to precipitation.
In drought years like 2018, precipitation in the high elevations of the La Sal Mountains was
nearly 40% lower than normal. Because dry weather patterns are also associated with warmer
temperatures, severe drought years are typically hotter than normal and are accompanied by
greater solar radiation and lower humidity. All of these factors tend to increase ET—the
atmosphere is “thirstier” during a drought. The fraction of precipitation going to ET increases to
as much as 85% and thus runoff is disproportionately reduced to less than half of normal (Figure
2, right). As such, the smaller snowpack, lower streamflow, and parched soils and vegetation
1 Average water year precipitation was obtained from the La Sal Mountain SNOTEL site at 9,578’ (1982 – 2018).
https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=572
2 Moab, Utah climate summary, Desert Research Institute. https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ut5733
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associated with severe droughts result from both reduced precipitation and greater moisture loss
through ET.
B. Observed precipitation: High variability, no long-term trend
Since 1896, annual precipitation, averaged across all of Grand County (not just the La Sal
Mountains), has been extremely variable from year-to-year; some decades are wet while others
are dry. This natural variability is caused by fluctuations in both the prevailing tracks of storms
in winter that bring moisture from the Pacific Ocean and late summer monsoonal rains. Average
annual precipitation across all of Grand County is about 12”; during dry years, about 8” fall and
wet years see around 20” of precipitation (Figure 3). Variability from an average year is greater
during wet years compared to dry years. The two wettest years and two of the five driest years on
record in Grand County all occurred since 2000. In 2002 and 2018, only 8” of precipitation fell;
just three years later, in 2005, a record 24.4” of precipitation was recorded across Grand County.
The second wettest year on record was 2011 3.
Figure 3. Average annual water year (October – September) precipitation for Grand County.
https://cefa.dri.edu/Westmap/
Precipitation patterns, especially winter precipitation, at many locations in the western United
States are strongly influenced by El Niño and La Niña or ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation).
During an El Niño year, the southwestern United States typically receives above average
precipitation and the Northwest receives below average precipitation; this pattern is reversed
during a La Niña year. There is a geographic zone between the northwestern and southwestern
3 WestMap Climate Analysis and Mapping Toolbox; https://cefa.dri.edu/Westmap/
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United States where ENSO phase (El Niño, La Niña, or neither) is not correlated with
precipitation amount. Much of northern and central Utah falls within this zone where there is an
“equal chance” of an above- or below-normal precipitation year during an El Niño or La Niña
year. This pattern is true in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah, for example; ENSO phase
does not impact winter precipitation amount.
In the Moab area, there is not a significant correlation between ENSO phase and precipitation.
Although Moab is geographically part of the Southwest, years with an El Niño do not
significantly correlate with above average precipitation. To assess the relationship between
ENSO phase and precipitation in Moab, annual water year (October – September) precipitation
in Grand County was compared to ENSO phase from 1895 to 2018. Although there was not a
significant correlation between ENSO phase and precipitation, 67% of the years with a La Niña
event experienced below average precipitation. By contrast, only 48% of El Niño years
experienced above average precipitation.
C. Observed temperatures: A strong recent warming trend
Over the course of the 20th century, there was no trend in annual average temperatures for Grand
County and annual temperature varied between 46°F (1918) and 54°F (1934). However,
temperatures since 2000 in Grand County were 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century average
annual temperature and three of the five hottest years have occurred since 2000. By themselves,
warmer temperatures have an overall drying effect: evapotranspiration tends to increase as a
fraction of precipitation, snowpack and streamflow tend to decrease, snowmelt and runoff occur
earlier, and soils become drier in the summer.4
4 WestMap Climate Analysis and Mapping Toolbox; https://cefa.dri.edu/Westmap/
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Figure 4. Annual (water year) average temperature for Grand County, 1896-2018. Temperatures since 2000
have been nearly 2°F warmer. (WRCC/DRI; https://cefa.dri.edu/Westmap/)
D. Observed snowpack and streamflow: A little earlier, a little less
The timing and type of precipitation is very important to water supply in the Mill Creek basin
and the Spanish Valley, both for surface runoff and aquifer recharge. Since 1982, peak snow
water equivalent (SWE) at 9500’ in the La Sal Mountains varied from 6” (1999) to 26.6” (1983)
and averaged 14” (Figure 5). In 2018, total precipitation in the La Sal Mountains was the lowest
since 1982, but peak SWE was higher compared to other drought years. On average, about half
the precipitation in an average year falls as snow in the La Sal Mountains with as little as 30% of
precipitation falling as snow in some years and as much as 60% in other years. No trends in
SWE were observed from 1982 to 2019, but there was a trend towards earlier peak SWE.
Average time of peak SWE was nine days earlier (March 26th) from 2000-2019 compared to
1982 – 2000 (April 3rd).5
5 NRCS SNOTEL, La Sal Mountain SNOTEL site; https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=572
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Figure 5. Peak snow water equivalent (SWE) and annual precipitation at the La Sal Mountain SNOTEL site
(9578') from 1982 – 2018.
Since 1949, annual water volume,
which is measured in acre-feet
(af), varied from a maximum of
over 18,000 af in 1982 to a
minimum of 3,100 af in 2002. The
2018 water year produced only
slightly more water than 2002 with
an annual water volume of 3,250
af. Figure 6 shows annual water
volume (October – September)
from 1949 – 2018. The stream
gage on Mill Creek was moved to
an upstream location in 1993;
annual water volume data before 1993 is not directly comparable to data after 1993How recent
trends in the Moab region are connected with expected future changes
The recent warming observed in the Moab region and across Utah is part of broader warming
trends documented regionally, nationally, and globally. This unusual and widespread warming is
attributed to increasing levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), in the
atmosphere; CO2 is now at its highest level in at least a million years, according to evidence from
Greenland and Antarctic ice cores.
Figure 6. Annual water volume in acre-feet for Mill Creek from
1949 – 2018. Data is for water year (October – September).
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How much will the climate change in the future, and in what ways? Global climate models
(GCMs) give us our best view of the future climate. GCMs are computer-based tools that
incorporate fundamental laws of atmospheric physics, weather observations, and knowledge of
the Earth system to project future climate given assumptions about greenhouse gas emissions.
Figure 7 shows temperature projections from 20 different climate models run forward for the 21st
century under two such assumptions: a higher-emissions scenario (Representative Concentration
Pathway or RCP 8.5), with no global efforts to restrain emissions, and a lower-emissions
scenario (RCP 4.5), which assumes that annual global emissions are reduced by two-thirds after
2040.
E. Future temperatures: Even warmer, and into uncharted territory
All climate models indicate that the climate of the Moab region will continue to warm well into
the 21st century. Figure 7 shows modeled (gray shading) and observed (gray bars) historic
temperature and future temperature projections for a low emission scenario (blue line and
shading) and a high emission scenario (red line and shading). For future temperature projections,
the shaded area represents the range of 20 model projections of future temperature and the line
represents the median of 20 model projections. Under the lower-emissions scenario, by 2050,
average temperatures in Grand County are projected to be 5°F warmer than the late-20th century
average, and 6°F warmer by 2080. Under the higher-emissions scenario, warming will be even
greater, with temperatures projected to increase 6°F by 2050 and increase 9°F by 2080. By 2050,
under both emissions scenarios, the typical year in Grand County will be warmer than the hottest
years of the 20th century. Returning to the water budget as described previously, a much warmer
future climate would create mild drought conditions even during years of average precipitation
by increasing evapotranspiration.
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Figure 7. Projected annually-averaged daily maximum temperatures for Grand County for 2007 – 2099 from
20 climate models under high (RCP 8.5) and low (RCP4.5) emissions scenarios, compared to observed
temperatures, 1950 – 2006. (Source: NOAA Climate Explorer; http://https//crt-climate-exporer.nemac.org)
Extreme heat (temperatures above 90°F) can impact water resources, ecosystems, and potentially
tourism. Historically, temperatures do not exceed 105°F in Grand County (temperatures in Moab
do exceed 105°F occasionally, but maximum temperatures averaged over the entire county do
not exceed 105°F). By the end of the century, climate models project ten days that exceed 105°F
under a low emissions scenario; under a high emissions scenario, 40 days will exceed 105°F by
the end of the century. While 90°F is not considered extreme heat in Moab, it is projected that
the number of days that exceed 90°F by 2100 will double from 60 days to 120 days under the
high emission scenario. Under a low emissions scenario, the number of 90°F days is expected to
increase to 90 days by 2100 in Grand County.6
F. Future precipitation: Unclear changes, but large variability will continue
In contrast with the near-certainty of future warming, it is unclear how annual precipitation will
change in the Moab region, relative to the late 20th century. Regionally, precipitation in the
Desert Southwest is projected to decrease. However, in the Moab region, some climate models
show modest increases in annual precipitation (up to 18%), some models show modest decreases
(up to -13%), and some models show precipitation remaining about the same. All models show
continuation—if not enhancement—of the large year-to-year variability in annual precipitation.
The mean of 20 downscaled climate models shows that precipitation for Moab is projected to
increase by about 5% by mid-century under both high and low emissions scenarios.7 It is
6 NOAA Climate Explorer; https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org/
7 MACA downscaled climate dataset, Scatterplot Visualization of Future Projections;
https://climate.northwestknowledge.net/MACA/vis_scatterplot.php
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important to recognize that a mean of 20 climate models showing a 5% increase in precipitation
is no more likely to occur than any individual climate model projections.
As the regional and global climate warms, the frequency and severity of extreme precipitation
events will increase. Historically, extreme precipitation events associated with monsoonal rains
are a relatively common
occurrence in the Moab region;
warmer temperatures in the
atmosphere will likely cause an
increase in the amount of
precipitation that falls in a short
duration (≤ one hour), resulting in
high-intensity events such as
monsoonal thunderstorms. The
atmosphere holds more water at
higher temperatures; for every
degree-Celsius (i.e., 1.6°F) of
warming, precipitation amounts are
projected to increase by 7% during
events like monsoonal thunderstorms.8 The concept of increasing precipitation amounts as
temperature warms can be applied to projecting the amount of rain that falls in a one-hour, “100-
year” rainfall event under climate change scenarios for the Moab region. Figure 8 shows how
much the amount of precipitation that falls during a one-hour, 100-year precipitation event will
increase by 2050 and 2085 under a high emissions scenario. Historically, a 100-year
precipitation event has involved 1.36”
of rain falling in an hour. By 2050, that
amount is projected to increase by
21% to 1.64” of rain falling in an hour.
By 2085, a 35% increase is projected,
equating to 1.84” of rain falling in an
hour.
Figure 9 shows the historic recurrence
interval of hourly precipitation events
of different amounts (blue line) and
projected changes in the recurrence
interval of hourly precipitation events
(red line) based on a high emissions
8 Prein, A.F., R.M. Rasmussen, K. Ikeda, C. Liu, M.P. Clark and G.J. Holland. 2016. “The future intensification of
hourly precipitation.” Nature Climate Change. doi:10.1038/nclimate3168
Figure 8. Historic and projected changes in the amount of
precipitation falling during a one-hour, 100-year event. Historic
data is from the NOAA ATLAS-14 database;
(https://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=pa).
Figure 9. Historic and projected recurrence interval of a one-
hour precipitation event of different amounts for Moab. Historic
data is from the NOAA ATLAS-14 database;
(https://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=pa).
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scenario for 2060. Historically, a 1” in one-hour rainfall event occurs once every 12 years.
Assuming 3.6°F of warming, a 1” in one-hour rainfall event is projected to occur every five
years. The historic recurrence interval of a 2” in one-hour rain event is 180 years; by 2060, that
recurrence interval is projected to decrease to 52 years. While extreme precipitation is a difficult
climate parameter to project into the future, this technique gives an estimation of both frequency
and intensity of future extreme precipitation events for the Moab region.
4. VCAPS workshop: Highlights and themes
A. Description of the workshop process
During the workshop in Moab on July 18 – 19, 2019, participants took part in a diagramming
exercise and discussion focused on examining the impact of drought and reduced water
availability on water supply management in the Spanish Valley. During the discussion, one
WWA Team member facilitated the group discussion while another team member diagrammed
the conversation in real-time, using discrete “building blocks” (Figure 10). The WWA Team
built the diagram on a computer and
projected it onto a screen so that participants
could see the diagram being populated with
ideas as they were being generated.
During the diagramming exercise, the
facilitator led the group through the process
of mapping out the causal structure of the
hazardous event – starting with a
management concern (e.g., reduced water
supply) and climate stressor (e.g., increased
temperature or decreased precipitation), and
then identifying the physical and social
outcomes and consequences that stem from the relevant climate stressors. The facilitator asked
questions such as “Why do we care about drought?” to guide the group to identify the potential
outcomes that could be problematic or concerning for the community. The causal structure of the
hazard was completed when the outcomes being generated by the discussion started to be related
to loss or harm to things the community cares about, such as people, assets, and ecosystems.
Throughout the process, WWA Team staff listened for mention of contextual factors, or factors
unique to the Moab region’s specific management or community context that influence its ability
to cope with a particular outcome or consequence. Once the causal structure was completed, the
Figure 10. VCAPS building blocks, from www.seri-us.org
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facilitator then led the group in a discussion of potential actions that the region could take to
address different outcomes and consequences.
The final versions of the diagram, broken out by theme, are embedded in the following text. A
table listing the management actions for the scenario is included in Appendix D. All diagrams
are a reflection of the opinions of the participants, not WWA Team staff.
B. Discussion of drought and reduced water supply scenario
During the diagramming exercise, participants focused on water supply management as the
management concern to frame the overarching discussion. The diagrams generated through the
group discussion were separated into five issue areas by the WWA Team, although these themes
overlapped in the discussion: 1) groundwater depletion, 2) extreme precipitation, 3) wildfire risk,
4) flora and wildlife risk, and 5) water quality and extreme heat. The WWA/EDR team grouped
diagrams into these five themes in order to provide structure to the report and to create diagrams
that were manageable in size and complexity. The following sections present a detailed
examination of each of these five themes, using the diagrams as a basis for the discussion.
i. Groundwater depletion
During drought, the primary climate stressors that impact groundwater resources are reduced
precipitation and increased temperature, which can lead to earlier snowmelt. During drought,
higher temperatures, more clear days, and increased solar radiation cause an increase in
evapotranspiration which leaves less water available for runoff and groundwater recharge. The
combination of these climate stressors during a period of drought lead to earlier and/or reduced
runoff, which stresses groundwater resources through decreased aquifer recharge and increased
demand for water to maintain outdoor landscapes and agricultural production. Drought
conditions can lead to increased mobilization of dust by high winds; when dust is deposited on
snow, the dark color of the dust increases the amount of solar radiation absorbed by snowpack
and can also lead to earlier snowmelt.
The City of Moab currently relies primarily on groundwater for its water supply (from both
springs and wells), and SJSVSSD will rely on groundwater once its water supply system is
complete. GWSSA primarily uses surface water from Mill Creek to provide irrigation and
drinking water to customers in unincorporated areas of the Spanish Valley. Surface water is
diverted from Mill Creek to fill Ken’s Lake, a 62,000-acre-foot reservoir south of Moab. During
times of drought when there is less than three cubic feet per second (cfs) in Mill Creek,
groundwater is pumped from nearby wells to fill Ken’s Lake. During a period of drought,
groundwater resources are stressed due to: increased groundwater pumping to satisfy increased
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demand for outdoor water usage and to fill Ken’s Lake due to decreased flow from springs, and
decreased aquifer recharge from reduced precipitation and increased evapotranspiration.
Persistent drought accompanied by increased groundwater pumping and severely reduced aquifer
recharge could lead to a decline in the aquifer or, in an extreme scenario, aquifer collapse.
However, there is no evidence of significant aquifer decline at present; a report on the state of
groundwater resources in the Spanish Valley should be published by the US Geological Survey
by fall 2019. Reduced surface water also has consequences for recreation, both for local residents
and tourists, for riparian ecosystems, and for local agricultural producers who may be subject to
irrigation restrictions. An important contextual factor is that a flow of three cfs must be left in
Mill Creek, which affects the amount of water that can be diverted to Ken’s Lake during times of
low flow, but protects riparian areas along the creek.
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Figure 11. Diagram for groundwater depletion. See Figure 12 for additional management actions.
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Participants discussed management actions primarily
focused on two broader solutions: actions to reduce
groundwater depletion and actions to seek additional
sources of water supply. In order to reduce groundwater
depletion, participants discussed development and
landscaping strategies to improve water capture and
retention, strategies for water conservation, and the
importance of the upcoming Spanish Valley
groundwater management plan. In terms of seeking
additional sources of water supply, participants
discussed developing more water storage, reusing storm
water and wastewater as secondary water sources, and
selling water rights from agricultural producers to other
users. Other management actions mentioned were
related to increased irrigation needs due to increased
evapotranspiration, including educational efforts to
introduce drought-tolerant species to the public through
pilot water conservation gardens on public properties.
ii. Extreme precipitation
Extreme precipitation events are more likely to occur
in the future and these events will likely bring greater
amounts of precipitation in very short durations. Warmer temperatures in winter and spring due
to drought or climate change can cause early and rapid snowmelt from the La Sal Mountains.
Both extreme precipitation events or early and faster snowmelt can cause rapid runoff. This
rapid runoff has two main consequences. First, it can lead to flooding events, which cause
infrastructure damage when existing infrastructure cannot handle such high levels of runoff. This
results in property loss and increased costs to the City of Moab and other entities. Second, rapid
runoff also results in less infiltration, which reduces aquifer recharge. For more information on
the consequences of groundwater depletion, refer back to Figure 11. A contextual factor of
extreme precipitation is that this rapid runoff is difficult to capture in the existing reservoir of
Ken’s Lake and limited additional infrastructure exists to store extreme precipitation or runoff.
Additionally, increasing urban development in the region leads to increased impervious surfaces,
which results in more runoff that is difficult to capture and store.
Participants identified two sets of management actions for addressing the risk of rapid runoff.
The first included using small scale dams to slow the flow of water, incorporating landscape
management techniques to increase water retention and reduce erosion, and developing
Figure 12. Management actions for the
groundwater depletion diagram.
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infrastructure that will capture water and reduce sedimentation. The other set of management
actions focused on reducing damage to infrastructure through assessing existing infrastructure
and identifying and investing in priority improvement needs, and more frequently cleaning
sediment and debris from stormwater conveyance pipes and systems.
Figure 13. Diagram and management actions for extreme precipitation.
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iii. Wildfire risk
Drought is often associated with reduced precipitation and/or increased temperatures, either of
which can increase both the incidence and severity of wildfire. High temperatures and below
average precipitation cause lower soil moisture and drier fuels for wildfire. Participants
discussed two primary outcomes of increased wildfire that affect water supply. One, an increase
in demand for water to fight wildfires and, two, that burned landscapes are less effective at
retaining water and recharging the aquifer (Figure 14). When rain falls on recently burned
landscapes, or “burn scars,” runoff is greatly increased and very little of the precipitation is
retained in the soils for aquifer recharge. The increased runoff that occurs in burn scars typically
carries extremely high loads of sediment. Extreme precipitation events that occur in recently-
burned landscapes can trigger rock and mudslides, further increasing sediment transport.
(Section 4.B.ii discusses the impacts of extreme precipitation and rapid runoff on water supply.)
Participants expressed a concern about wildfire and increased sediment transport around Ken’s
Lake. If a wildfire were to burn in the watershed directly surrounding Ken’s Lake, high sediment
loads from ensuing runoff could begin to fill the reservoir with sediment and reduce its capacity
to store water. If a wildfire occurs in the Mill Creek watershed, high sediment loads in runoff
during post-fire precipitation events could limit GWSSA’s ability to divert water from
Mill Creek into Ken’s Lake and would certainly cause problems by clogging irrigation
diversions and piping with sediment and debris. Consequences of increased wildfire risk include
increased cost of fighting wildfires, competition for water during times of actively burning fires,
damage to irrigation systems, and both economic and recreational impacts if Ken’s Lake were
affected by sedimentation.
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Figure 14. Diagram for wildfire risk. See Figure 15 for additional management actions.
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Management actions directly related to the
increased risk of wildfires included using forest and
range management techniques to reduce the fire risk
and assessing the capacity of pressurized water and
personnel to fight fires. Discussion about the
potential for post-fire sedimentation of Ken’s Lake
sparked a conversation about the possibilities for
increasing water supply in Spanish Valley.
Management actions suggested to increase water
supply in this section also pertain to stresses on
water resources potentially created by groundwater
depletion and population growth. Ideas for
expanding water supply in the Spanish Valley
include, in no particular order: developing Colorado
River water, raising the earthen dam of Ken’s Lake,
developing a second reservoir, and utilizing
landscape strategies to increase water retention and
conservation.
iv. Flora and wildlife risk
Workshop participants recognized that increased temperatures and reduced precipitation will also
put stress on flora and wildlife in the area. Figure 16 shows the outcomes, consequences, and
management actions pertaining to the impact of drought on flora and wildlife. Stress on flora will
affect local ecosystems and native vegetation, result in economic losses for property owners due
to damage of their vegetation, and cause decreased agricultural production, including of alfalfa
which is used as livestock feed in the area. Additionally, the effect of this stress on local
ecosystems may cause increased wildfires because of the vegetation changes, including an
increase in the abundance of invasive species. Increased entrenchment of riparian corridors is
caused partly by invasive species such as Russian olive and tamarisk, and tends to decrease the
water storage in the system. Entrenchment of the riparian corridor may cause streams to lose
connectivity with their historic floodplain and negatively impact native species, such as
cottonwood trees. Local wildlife will also be affected by the two climate stressors, particularly
resulting in changing grazing habits, for both wildlife and livestock. During times of drought,
when forage in natural ecosystems is limited, wildlife abundance in irrigated landscapes of the
Spanish Valley may increase. This expansion of the grazing area could potentially impact natural
ecosystems, cause more human-wildlife and livestock-wildlife interactions, and damage
residential and agricultural vegetation.
Figure 15. Management actions for wildfire risks.
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Figure 16. Diagram and management actions for flora and wildlife risk.
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Management actions to reduce the impact of drought on flora and wildlife focused on reducing
the strain on local agriculture by introducing water conservation practices (as identified in other
diagrams), adopting new agricultural practices including alternative crops, agroforestry, and the
introduction of solar arrays, and expanding agritourism in the region.
v. Water quality and extreme heat
Increased temperatures and reduced precipitation will increase the risk of water quality
degradation in Mill Creek, Pack Creek, and Ken’s Lake. Higher temperatures will increase the
incidence of extreme heat events and extend the period of the year with high temperatures.
Decreases in water quality and increased extreme heat will potentially reduce the quality of life
for residents and the quality of experiences for tourists (Figure 17). The coincidence of higher
temperatures and reduced precipitation and streamflow during drought will result in increased
surface water temperatures. Increased water temperatures tend to decrease water quality in two
manners. One, high stream temperatures negatively impact the health of some fish species that
are adapted to cooler temperatures and warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen, which also
negatively impacts fish health. Two, high stream and lake temperatures increase the likelihood of
algal blooms, some of which may contain toxic cyanobacteria. This will affect residents by
decreasing the quality of culinary water and impacting tourism through decreased recreation on
algal bloom-impacted water bodies. One management action proposed by participants was to
focus on investing in green infrastructure projects that will help to improve water quality.
Increased temperatures and extreme heat events may result in the region becoming too hot for
tourists to visit during certain times of the year. High summer temperatures will increase cooling
costs for both residential and commercial sectors. Extreme or prolonged heat events may
negatively impact the local economy, by causing decreased revenue for the tourism and service
sectors. An important contextual factor is that as urban development increases in the region, the
urban heat island effect will likely increase as well, further enhancing high local temperatures.
Management actions to respond to these consequences focused on providing alternative activities
to tourists, including indoor activities such as museums and more water-based, cooling activities.
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Figure 17. Diagram and management actions for water quality and extreme heat.
C. Cross-cutting themes: planning, coordination, education, and landscape
management
Each diagram in the sections above focuses on a particular topic of water supply management
that participants discussed during the VCAPS workshop. However, there are broad themes that
cut across all of these topics and provide a framework for thinking about and addressing these
issues. The primary themes identified by the WWA/EDR team are presented below:
• Planning: Two large-scale efforts related to water supply in the region will be introduced
to the public this fall: the release of the United States Geological Survey’s report on
available water in the region and the initial stage of the Utah Division of Water Right’s
Spanish Valley groundwater management plan. Also, the six-month moratoria on the
construction of hotels in Moab and Grand County is set to expire in August 2019.
Participants recognized the importance of learning from and participating in these large-
scale planning efforts, alongside their agency’s individual work. It was also noted that
collaborative planning efforts between the entities might need to go beyond these existing
plans to produce a more detail-oriented response, such as through the creation of a
drought contingency plan.
• Coordination: Increased coordination between the three main water supply entities in the
region (City of Moab, GWSSA, and SJSVSSD) was mentioned as an important next step
for improving region-wide response to drought and reduction in water supply.
Participants proposed that in the short-term this could look like expanding the reach of
MAWP to encourage the participation of stakeholders that have not joined in the past, as
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well as to focus more on actions related to water quantity. Ideas were also discussed to
promote collaboration amongst water management agencies in the long-term, including
the development of an overarching regional agency. Coordination is important in order to
fully take advantage of all of the different potential sources of water in the region by
thinking about sharing the cost of their allocation on a regional level in order to use them
in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
• Education: Participants identified education of the public as an important step in
promoting water conservation strategies in the region. Ideas for this included sharing
information on water catchment and retention systems for individual properties and
increasing the visibility of City subsidies for infrastructure and materials that will help to
increase water conservation for private homes. Participants also discussed how incentives
can be an important way to create change in individual property owners, agricultural
producers, and high water-consuming businesses. Lastly, participants discussed the
importance of using pilots on public properties to demonstrate landscape techniques,
including low-water plantings, that can be used as examples for the education of the
public.
• Landscape Management: The importance of various landscape management techniques,
from the watershed scale to the individual property, were discussed in relation to all
themes and potential actions. Landscape management strategies could be used to mitigate
the effects of extreme precipitation, including protecting current infrastructure, and as a
strategy for water conservation. Participants recognized that certain landscape
management decisions, such as increasing urban development and impervious surfaces,
work in opposition to the collective goal of increasing regional water supply. In addition,
the group discussed many landscape management strategies that would enhance regional
water supply, including green infrastructure projects, water catchment and retention
systems, and landscape alterations in the upper parts of the watershed.
5. Participant reflections and next steps
During the final session of the workshop, participants shared reflections on the two-day process.
Participants found the following aspects of the process to be valuable:
• It engaged new voices outside of those who regularly participate in MAWP in the
conversation about water supply
• It provided a step forward in efforts to unify the three water suppliers in the region
• It created an opportunity for regional entities to discuss and work together to identify
actionable strategies for addressing water supply
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• It provided a reminder about how much local talent and leadership there is focused on
this issue in the region
Participants also shared the following next steps they would like to take themselves or see the
group take:
• Participate in the upcoming Spanish Valley groundwater management planning process
• Share information between entities to ensure consistency on water conservation
ordinances
• Develop better groundwater monitoring strategies in the region
• Increase community education on water collection/retention methods
• Coordinate a bulk order of water cisterns for water catchment on individual properties
• Increase trees and landscaping in new parking lots through secondary water usage
• Codify best practices in water-efficient landscaping, green infrastructure/low-impact
development, and gray water-ready buildings
• Conduct a neighborhood campaign in Moab to increase the usage of free City-provided
mulch on individual properties
• Incorporate water conservation into San Juan County ordinances as they are being written
• Ensure storm drain design is sufficient for projected precipitation numbers
• Fix leaks throughout water supply systems and focus on maintenance of infrastructure
• Increase outreach about irrigation and aerator rebates
6. Conclusion
The VCAPS facilitation method used in the Spanish Valley/Moab Region Drought and Climate
Workshop is one of many approaches available to empower adaptation to changes in local
climate and weather through structured, deliberate dialogue. Over the course of two half-day
meetings, the City of Moab, GWSSA, SJSVSSD, and other key water supply stakeholders
worked together to systematically examine and document local climate concerns; experienced
and anticipated impacts of climate hazards; knowledge of past, current, and planned efforts to
mitigate climate risks; and potential new solutions to address risk across regional operations.
Nearly all workshop participants expressed the need to continue these discussions. We hope that
this report and the diagrams generated from the meetings can support this group to continue the
conversation and generate a plan for examining the broad range of vulnerabilities, questions,
existing assets, and new ideas that emerged through this process.
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7. Appendices
Appendix A: Interview Summary
Seth Arens and Zoë McAlear conducted phone interviews with workshop participants during
May and June of 2019. The WWA Team conducted interviews in order to better understand the
water management issues in the Spanish Valley and the roles of all the organizations and
individuals participating in the workshop. Additionally, the interviews explored which climate
risks, in regards to water supply management, most concerned participants in order to determine
what climate information to present to the group during the workshop. This interview summary
presents basic professional information about the participants interviewed, the goals of the
workshop as understood from the interviews, and a summary of interview responses organized
into climate-related concerns, climate information needs, and local dynamics/political concerns.
Participants and Their Role in Water Supply Management:
Convener:
Arne Hultquist - Grand and San Juan County Watershed Coordinator at Utah State University
Extension (focused on improving water quality); facilitates the Moab Area Watershed
Partnership (MAWP); member of Moab Water Conservation and Drought Management
Advisory Board
Participants:
Organization Participant Title Specific Role(s)
City of Moab
Mike Duncan
City Council
Member
City Council Member for 1.5 years;
also on County Water Board,
MAWP, Moab Water Conservation
and Drought Management Advisory
Board, and Moab Irrigation Company
Board.
Rosemarie Russo
Director of
Sustainability
Completing 10-year sustainability
plan for Moab – works on
accelerating renewable energy use,
sustainability for businesses, water
conservation, etc.
Grand County
Bob O’Brien
County
Planning
Commission
Also on the Castle Valley Town
Council, a member of the
Canyonlands Watershed Council, and
working on a land management plan
for the La Sal Mts. with the USFS.
Kenny Gordon
Planning and
Zoning
Administrator
Focuses on development and acts as a
liaison between developers and other
agencies.
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Terry Morse
County
Council
Member
Conveys information from Moab to
the County and County Commission
to better understand water resources.
Grand Water
and Sewer
Service Agency
(GWSSA)
Dana Van Horn
Agency
Manager
Water supply for unincorporated
areas of Grand County – focuses on
protecting public health, managing
surface water into Ken’s Lake, and
deciding which wells to operate.
Dale Weiss Board Member
On the Operating Committee:
involved in hiring, and acquiring new
sewer system in Moab. Also farms on
a small scale.
San Juan
Spanish Valley
Special Service
District
(SJSVSSD)
Kerry Behunin
Board Member
Concerned with taking care of
customers and ensuring water is
available for them through the new
water supply system in San Juan
County.
Ben Musselman
Public Works
Director
Overseeing the construction of water
supply system in southern Spanish
Valley and will be the system
operator until it is running smoothly.
Utah Division of
Water Rights
(UDWRi)
Marc Stilson
Regional
Engineer
Based in Price and administrator of
all water rights in SE Utah.
Canyonlands
Watershed
Council (CWC)
Jeff Adams
Executive
Director
Focused on policy advocacy,
research, and supporting decision-
makers related to protecting and
preserving the waters/watersheds of
SE Utah.
Bureau of Land
Management
Moab Field
Office
Ann Marie
Aubry
District
Hydrologist
Provides expertise and information to
BLM staff and others on water
resources in SE Utah.
Participant Goals/Hopes for the Workshop:
Three main themes emerged concerning participants’ hopes for the workshop (in no particular
order):
1. Learn from other participants:
a. Many interviewees expressed a desire to hear from other local stakeholders about
what they know and what they plan for regarding drought and water supply in
order to learn from each other and collectively move forward.
2. Increase coordination between participants:
a. Many interviewees described wanting to create a dialogue between the different
entities in order to increase coordination, especially by discussing what each plan
to do if there is a drought, how they plan to coordinate with other entities, how
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they plan to manage their water rights, and how they can mitigate the effects of
drought.
b. Going further, one interviewee expressed a desire to agree on conservation
measures and another interviewee would like to see commitment from water
providers on funding and action related to establishing a monitoring program.
3. Understand the current water situation, and what to expect in the future, in order to make
specific plans:
a. Interviewees hope to learn more about issues (such as drought and water supply)
in order to inform their own work and bring information back to their
organization/board to share, including specifics on how climate change may
impact water supply, what sort of “bank account” is necessary in case of drought,
and what are current water usage patterns. Interviewees also expressed the need
for guidance on establishing drought contingency plans.
Climate-Related Concerns Beyond Drought:
• Water / Precipitation: multiple interviewees expressed concern with the uncertain shifts
in timing of precipitation; extreme precipitation and flooding events; oversupply of
surface water during certain times of the year (i.e.: currently ~ 50 f3/s in Mill Creek), but
no storage method
• Snow: concern with the shift in timing and amount of snow and snowmelt, particularly if
snowmelt happens earlier and reduces summer base flows
• Wildfires: multiple interviewees expressed concern for wildfires, specifically that drought
might cause more fires and the question of water availability to fight wildfires
• Soil: interviewees raised concerns of soil moisture levels and health, as it relates to storm
water runoff, soil compaction, and impact on flooding
• Temperature: interviewees raised concerns about rising temperatures and their impact on
drought, particularly through increased rates of evapotranspiration
• Flora and Fauna: interviewees raised concerns about the health and well-being of
ecosystems, particularly in aquatic and riparian areas due to changing water flows
• Water Quality: one interviewee expressed concern that the higher temperatures found in
the streams and surface water often exceeds water quality standards
• Air Quality: interviewees raised the concern of climate change having an impact on air
quality, as well as the connected concern of how air quality may impact water quality
• Earthquakes: one interviewee expressed concern for earthquakes shifting the aquifer
• Economy: many interviewees talked about the economy and how drought and water
supply will impact the service and recreation industries, development and real estate, and
agriculture and grazing
Climate Information Needs:
• Most interviewees stated their primary information need to be site-specific information
to Moab and the surrounding region, addressing potential future water supply changes.
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o More specifically, interviewees are interested in learning about the water budget
for Spanish Valley and how climate change might affect it; this relates to question
about projections of temperature and its effect on evapotranspiration; timing
and intensity of precipitation and snowmelt, and their relation to flooding and
runoff; wildfire predictions; and the regional effect of El Niño.
o Interviewees also want information to determine the water storage needed for the
region and to define how much excess capacity should be left in the system in
order to be resilient to future drought and account for climate change.
o Many interviewees also mentioned the different reports on current water supply
quantity and would like to know what they measure and why/how they differ.
• Many interviewees stated a desire to know as much as possible about long-term climate
projections, particularly related to whether or not there will be a long-term drought
and/or if they are currently in a pattern of aridification, as well as how many years to
expect between wet years.
• Additionally, interviewees identified the following topics as other areas of interest:
o Groundwater information: how and why groundwater levels fluctuate, including
how aquifers are recharged, how snow pack affects groundwater levels, and an
inventory of springs, along with how climate change might impact them
o How climate change will affect ecosystems, invasive species, and local soils
o Connection between air quality and climate change
o How to prepare for flooding/flood management
o Clarification on how shifting in the Earth’s poles and axis impact climate
Local Dynamics / Potential Tensions / Political Concerns:
• Interviewees mentioned the challenge of three political entities using the same water
supply, especially when there is a lack of agreement regarding its current and future
quantity.
o Additionally, one interviewee expressed concern with the long-term strategies of
these entities and others: pumping water out of the ground when there is a lack of
surface water, with the assumption that it will replenish in a wet year; and holding
on to the Colorado River as a fallback, despite the expense and political challenge
of developing water supply from there.
o This connects to the upcoming groundwater management planning process
advocated by the DWRi to establish safe yield. In public meetings, DWRi has
stated that the community can set that safe yield, but that it needs to be by
consensus. One interviewee mentioned the concern that junior water rights users
(i.e.: SJSVSSD) will not come to consensus on holding water in reserve for
conservation/ecosystems, especially when the Colorado River is still considered
to be a backup option by some.
• Related to this, the main tension in the region is around development and water
availability, particularly now that a third water district (SJSVSSD) has formed with
junior water rights and uncertainty remains regarding regional population growth:
o Most interviewees mentioned the construction of the new water supply system
and potential new development in San Juan County as a tension, as some
stakeholders are against any development (or such expansive development) of
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water in the southern Spanish Valley, while others say that it is necessary to
reduce development pressures in Moab.
o One interviewee expressed concern that a third water district has formed despite
the fact that Moab and Grand County plan on using all of their water rights
eventually; this may lead to a scenario in which “first in right, first in time” is
invoked, potentially shutting down SJSVSSD’s water supply system after
immense spending on development.
o Additionally, an interviewee mentioned DWRi and GWSSA’s assumption that
irrigated agriculture in the valley will be replaced by houses, so water used for
agriculture will be available for development. However, they expressed that
certain constituencies want to see agriculture and a rural lifestyle continue in the
region.
• Interviewees expressed that stakeholders have differing views on climate change and
its causes, especially as it relates to Moab’s future water supply.
o One interviewee expressed a hope that workshop dialogue would be based on
solid science and water law, not emotions and “non-facts.”
• Interviewees expressed that stakeholders have differing information on/understanding
of current water availability, with interviewees referencing the difference between
paper water rights and what actually exists (some think paper water rights are greater than
actual water supply and others think vice versa).
o One interviewee expressed not wanting to discuss water rights in the workshop.
• One interviewee expressed that some long-time residents are skeptical of outsiders and
outside knowledge, including scientific studies, because they trust in their own
experience.
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Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
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Appendix C: Workshop Participants
Bureau of Land
Management – Moab Field
Office
Ann Marie Aubry District Hydrologist
Jorge Gonzalez Hydrotechnician
Canyonlands Watershed
Council (CWC)
Jeff Adams Executive Director
City of Moab
Mike Duncan
City Council Member (and
GWSSA Board Member)
Rosemarie Russo Director of Sustainability
Grand County
Bob O’Brien County Planning Commission
Kenny Gordon
Planning and Zoning
Administrator
Grand Water and Sewer
Service Agency (GWSSA)
Dana Van Horn Agency Manager
Dale Weiss Board Member
Manti – La Sal National
Forest
Michael Diem
District Ranger
(Moab/Monticello Ranger
Districts)
San Juan Spanish Valley
Special Service District
(SJSVSSD)
Kerry Behunin
Board Member
Ben Musselman Public Works Director
Utah Division of Water
Rights (UDWRi)
Marc Stilson Regional Engineer
Utah State University
Extension
Arne Hultquist
Grand and San Juan County
Watershed Coordinator (and
Moab Area Watershed
Partnership Facilitator)
Appendix D: Scenario Management Actions
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http://sustainablemoab.com
November 12, 20 19
Arne Hultquist, Regional Watershed Coordinator
Dr. Rosemarie Russo, Sustainability Director
Vulnerability, Consequences and Adaptive Planning
Strategies: Trends and Future Projections for Spanish
Valley
http://sustainablemoab.com
•The Vulnerability, Consequences and Adaptive
Planning Workshops was a two part workshop.
•Part 1 was an assessment of expected changes in
climate and what effects it will have on our water
regime
•Part 2 was an assessment of what strategies we
could consider to mitigate the negative effects of
climate changes.
•Accordingly, this presentation will follow that
same format.
http://sustainablemoab.com
•The Climate Information being presented today was developed by Western
Water Assessment, They are a “branch” of NOAA based in Colorado and Utah
that assess magnitude of expected climate change and it’s affects on water
supply.
•We hope to inform you on the expected changes in our climate, ie changes in
temperature and the amount and type of precipitation we will receive which
include
–Changes in precipitation type
–Changes in runoff timing
–Changes in runoff/stream flows
–Changes in magnitude of precipitation events
•We also hope to inform you on the effects of these changes to our water supply
Part 1 Climate Change Presentation
http://sustainablemoab.com
•We will also inform you about actions stakeholders discussed to ameliorate the
negative changes associated with the effects of our changing climate. They
basically fell into three categories-
–Groundwater and surface water depletion
–Stormwater Management
–Wildfire threats.
Part 2 Planning options to mitigate climate change effects
http://sustainablemoab.com
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
(ET)
Runoff
Groundwater
Discharge/
recharge
http://sustainablemoab.com
Runoff
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
(ET)
20”
(60% of precip)
13”
(40% of precip)
33”
Mill Creek water budget –“Normal” year
http://sustainablemoab.com
Runoff
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
(ET)
16”
3”
23% of normal
19”
58% of normal
2018 Water Budget
http://sustainablemoab.com
1934 20182001
Grand County annual temperatures :
Since 2000, 1.9o F warmer than 20 th-century
average
Source: WRCC/DRI;
https://cefa.dri.edu/Westmap/
http://sustainablemoab.com
Grand County temperature projections
Annual Average, Daily High Temperature
Grand County
High emissions
Low emissions 2018
+2F
2050 2080
+6F
+5F
+9F
+6F
Source: NOAA Climate Explorer; https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org
Observations,
1950-2013
Projections from 20 climate models,
2005-2099
2035
+4F
http://sustainablemoab.com
Warming alone has an overall drying effect
•Higher evaporative
demand
•Higher ET as a fraction
of precipitation
•More rain, less snow
•Reduced snowpack
•Earlier peak runoff
•Reduced annual flows
•Reduced groundwater
recharge
•Reduced soil moisture
•Increased incidence of
wildfire
++
These effects look a lot like drought!
http://sustainablemoab.com
Runoff
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
(ET)
22
(67% of precip)
11”
(33% of precip)
83% of normal
33”
Mill Creek water budget –Average
year under 5 F warming (“quasi-
drought”)
http://sustainablemoab.com
Grand County annual precipitation , 18 96 -20 18
1895 -2018: 12”
Source: WRCC/DRI;
https://cefa.dri.edu/Westmap/
http://sustainablemoab.comhttp://sustainablemoab.com
Source: SC-ACIS tool,
Utah temperatures Oct 2017 -Sept 2018, relative
to 1895 -2010
https://wrcc.dri.edu/wwdt/
http://sustainablemoab.com
Extreme Heat Projections
Number of days with temperature > 105˚F
🡪🡪Historically, 0-5 days per year >
105˚F
🡪🡪By 2050, 5-10 days > 105˚F
🡪🡪By 2100, 10-40 days > 105˚F
http://sustainablemoab.com
Projections for 100 year hourly rainfall event
Historic 100 year, 1 hour rainfall amount = 1.36”
2050 100 year, 1 hour rainfall amount = 1.64” (+21%)
2085 100 year, 1 hour rainfall amount = 1.84” (+35%)
http://sustainablemoab.com
Projected changes in timing of extreme events
Events of specific amounts
become more frequent in 2085
Historic 1” hourly event every 27 years Historic 2” hourly event every 500 years
2085 1” hourly event every 11 years 2085 2” hourly event every 180 years
http://sustainablemoab.com
Summary of future changes to extreme events
Heat waves
Drought
Wildfires
Heavy precipitation/flooding
Debris flows/landslides
(Winter) snowstorms
Cold waves
Extremely likely to increase
Very likely to increase
Likely to increase
Extremely likely to decrease
http://sustainablemoab.com
•Data for the recurrence interval of precipitation events was obtained
from the NOAA ATLAS-14 database for Moab, UT
–NOAA ATLAS-14 database gives the recurrence intervals (1 year –1,000 year) of
precipitation events of specific durations and amounts at specific locations
(https://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=ut)
•Projected changes in extreme precipitation were calculated using the
concept in atmospheric physics that a warmer atmosphere holds more
moisture and that a warmer atmosphere will create more intense
precipitation events
–For every 1.6˚F increase in temperature, the amount of precipitation falling in short
duration events will increase by 7%
–There is some evidence that this increase in precipitation amount may be as high as
14%, but a 7% increase in precipitation amount was used
•A high emissions scenario was used for temperature projections
–2050 projected temperature increase = 2.9˚F
–2085 projected temperature increase = 5.1˚F
Extreme precipitation projections -
methods
http://sustainablemoab.com
•Increased temperatures will reduce aquifer
recharge
–Reduced soil moisture
–Increased evapotranspiration
•Increased incidence of drought will reduce aquifer
recharge
•Increased extreme precipitation leads to greater
runoff, less infiltration and reduced aquifer
recharge
Climate impacts on aquifer recharge
http://sustainablemoab.comScenario Planning: Extreme Precipitation
http://sustainablemoab.com
Management Actions
http://sustainablemoab.com
•Manage winter overflow from springs to recharge aquifer or
provide the water to Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency and
reduce winter groundwater pumping
•Commercial:Building Codes >5,000 sq. ft.-install gray water
systems; 100% WaterSense fixtures and rain catchment (cisterns)
•Residential:Incentives rain catchments as dual storm water
management and non-potable supply for irrigation
•Review and recommend water conservation regulations to
achieve consistency among City, Grand & San Juan County based
on input from the Water Conservations and Drought Advisory
Board.
•Monitor aquifer “levels”: Work with UDWRi and others to develop
a groundwater monitoring plan
Financial: Cost shifts to developers
Recommendations: Groundwater Depletion
http://sustainablemoab.com
•Create and maintain large shallow basins to capture storm
water (these also have several other beneficial effects)
•Amend building codes/regulations: Require sediment
traps, bio-retention buffers/swales and pervious
pavement to slow run-off in new developments.
•Fund landscaping incentives = $45,000 residents and
$5,000 commercial to slow the flow and reduce erosion
(i.e., terracing, ponds, gravel pits)
•Increase education about mulch (i.e. enhances soil health,
increases recharge and reduces runoff)
Financial: Increase storm water fees/grants
Recommendations: Extreme Precipitation
(Storm Water)
http://sustainablemoab.com
Comments? Questions? Please contact Dr
Rosemarie Russo, rrusso@moabcity.org or Arne
Hultquist, arnehultquist@gmail.com
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: City of Moab and Dominion Energy Joint Cooperation Agreement
Date Submitted: November 4, 2019
Staff Presenter: Rosemarie Russo, Sustainability Director
Attachment(s): Joint Cooperation Statement
Options: 1. Adopt the Joint Agreement and direct staff to identify potential projects for 2020. 2. Adopt the Joint Agreement and allocate funding during the budget opening for selected projects.
Recommended Motion: Adopt Resolution 57-2019 entering into a City of Moab and Dominion Energy Joint Cooperation Agreement
Background/Summary: The Sustainability Office has been working with for several on programs and projects to accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency and increase our renewable energy portfolio. To date, over 70 businesses have completed lighting assessments. Projected savings will be approximately 364,000 kWh. In addition to electricity savings, the City plans to research and implement programs and innovative technologies associated with natural gas development, transportation and energy efficiency. The City and Dominion will work together to assist building owners with energy efficiency initiatives through energy use reports, benchmarking and evaluation of energy efficiency programs. The City and the Company will jointly promote energy efficiency programs to homes and businesses through the company’s ThermWise program. This will include a particular focus on traditionally underserved populations, plus customers with the greatest natural gas savings potential. The Company will also provide both municipal and community-wide natural gas usage data, reported in the aggregate, to the City on an annual basis. Specialized natural gas use data requests will be considered by the Company
and evaluated in terms of cost-effectiveness and compliance with energy efficiency program conditions established by the PSC. The City and the Company will evaluate compressed natural gas (“CNG”) as an alternative fuel for use in the City’s large vehicle fleet and other transportation applications where significant improvements in air pollution emissions and/or greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved and projects are deemed financially feasible. The City and the Company will evaluate options to advance the use of Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”). RNG is recognized as a positive development for helping reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by repurposing biogas to biomethane. Biomethane or RNG can be blended with natural gas and used to heat homes, provide energy for businesses, or used as an alternative transportation fuel.
Benefits: • Avoided methane emissions • Avoided transmission investments • Reduction of methane and biogases from the Water Reclamation Plant • Increased savings for the municipal government, residents and businesses • Avoided distribution reliability and resiliency costs • Societal avoided costs from respiratory, asthma, and allergy (e.g., air quality) The Agreement illustrate the intention of the City and Dominion to work cooperatively to achieve the City’s emission and energy reduction goals.
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CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 57-2019
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A JOINT COOPERATION STATEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MOAB AND DOMINION ENERGY
WHEREAS, the municipal government is responsible to promote the public
health and safety of its residents, including access to clean air, clean water and a livable
environment; and
WHEREAS, energy resources we utilize as a municipal government and
community significantly impact public health and safety, including the economic and
social well-being of current and future residents; and
WHEREAS, the municipality, industrial, residential and commercial customers
require accurate data to establish baseline data and track numerical reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the transition to a low-carbon community reliant on the efficient use
of energy resources and alternative transportation will provide a range of benefits
including improved air quality, enhanced public health, increased national and energy
security, local green jobs, reduced reliance on finite resources and
WHEREAS, Moab is committed to helping facilitate this transition alongside
other national and international communities that have prioritized addressing climate
change by investing in clean energy to enhance the well-being of current and future
generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moab City Council and Mayor as follows:
1. Adopt the following Joint Cooperation Statement.
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City Council,
regardless of the date of publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 12-day of November 2019.
By: __________________________ _________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
Attest:
By: ___________________________ ________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
CITY OF MOAB, CORPORATION
AND DOMINION ENERGY UTAH
JOINT COOPERATION STATEMENT
City of Moab Corporation (“City”), a Utah municipal corporation, and Questar Gas
Company dba Dominion Energy Utah, a Utah corporation (“Company”) jointly state their
intention to cooperate in accordance with the below stated objectives.
I. OVERVIEW
The City is responsible for protecting the public health and safety of its residents, which
includes facilitating access to clean air, dependable and affordable energy, clean water
and a livable environment.
The Company is a public natural gas utility regulated by the Public Service Commission
of the state of Utah (“PSC”) with a responsibility for providing safe, affordable and reliable
natural gas service to its customers by means and at rates that are fair, just and
reasonable as determined by the PSC and in accordance with its Utah Tariff and
applicable rules and regulations.
The City has determined that meaningful reductions in air pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions will benefit all Moab residents, visitors, businesses and Utah as a whole
through improved public health, additional economic opportunities, long-term energy
price stability and a stronger sense of community security.
The City and the Company desire to work cooperatively to support the City’s and
Company’s energy goals as identified herein through the use of programs and innovative
technologies associated with natural gas development, transportation and energy
efficiency.
II. GOALS
The City is committed to reducing pollution and energy waste in City of Moab in line with
a community goal to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040,
relative to a 2008 baseline year. Collaborating with the Company is key to achieving these
goals by harnessing emerging and innovative energy opportunities while also enhancing
uptake of traditional energy programming such as energy efficiency.
The City acknowledges that the Company is interested in partnering with the City to
achieve its energy efficiency, renewable energy and affordable, safe and reliable energy
goals. Dominion Energy seeks to become the most sustainable natural gas company in
the country and reduce its methane emissions 50% by 2030 while also increasing savings
from its energy efficiency programs 50% by 2025.
III. AREAS OF COLLABORATION
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Collaborative opportunities between the City and the Company include, but may not be
limited, to the following:
Energy Efficiency
The City and the Company will strive to develop a variety of energy efficiency options for
all natural gas energy customers in Moab, including residential, commercial, industrial,
governmental and non-profit customers to achieve their goals. The City and the Company
will work together to assist building owners with energy efficiency initiatives through
energy use reports, benchmarking and evaluation of energy efficiency programs.
The City and the Company will jointly promote energy efficiency programs to homes and
businesses through the company’s ThermWise program. This will include a particular
focus on traditionally underserved populations, plus customers with the greatest natural
gas savings potential.
The City and the Company will also promote the existing builder rebate program and
related incentives. The Company will consider new opportunities, suggested by the City,
in an effort to promote the efficient use of natural gas of new facilities constructed in Moab.
Energy Benchmarking, Data Access and Reporting
The City and the Company will continue to work together on the Elevate Buildings
Program, assisting building owners with energy efficiency efforts through energy use data
collection, benchmarking and efficiency programs. The Company will also provide both
municipal and community-wide natural gas usage data, reported in the aggregate, to the
City on an annual basis. Specialized natural gas use data requests will be considered by
the Company and evaluated in terms of cost-effectiveness and compliance with energy
efficiency program conditions established by the PSC.
Innovative Energy Technologies
The City and the Company will evaluate new technologies designed for more efficient
utilization of natural gas where reduced greenhouse gas emissions and/or reduced air
pollution emissions are realized.
The City and the Company will evaluate opportunities to collaborate on pilot applications
to support enabling technologies that can help meet their goals. These pilot applications
may provide a basis to evaluate broader adoption based on realized performance and
benefits.
The City and the Company will evaluate compressed natural gas (“CNG”) as an
alternative fuel for use in the City’s large vehicle fleet and other transportation applications
where significant improvements in air pollution emissions and/or greenhouse gas
emissions can be achieved and projects are deemed financially feasible.
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Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
The City and the Company will evaluate options to advance the use of Renewable Natural
Gas (“RNG”). RNG is recognized as a positive development for helping reduce
greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by repurposing biogas to biomethane. Biomethane
or RNG can be blended with natural gas and used to heat homes, provide energy for
businesses, or used as an alternative transportation fuel.
RNG results in a net reduction in greenhouse gases when considering emissions savings
from methane capture relative to its combustion. The City and the Company will
encourage the use of RNG for use by natural gas customers. The City and the Company
will evaluate the use of RNG for municipal transportation purposes, otherwise known as
Renewable Natural Gas Vehicles (“RNGV”).
The City and the Company will evaluate developing sources of RNG production at City-
owned facilities.
IV. COMMITMENT OF COOPERATION
The City and the Company intend to work together in good faith to develop and implement
projects and programs to help the City and the Company achieve their goals.
The City and the Company agree that this Joint Cooperation Statement provides non-
binding framework for developing more formal cooperative plans and programs for natural
gas customers.
This non-binding Joint Cooperation Statement is effective upon signing by both the City
and Company and shall inform cooperation for a four-year period, or until updated by both
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to this non-binding JOINT COOPERATION
STATEMENT have affixed their signatures:
______________________________________ Date:________________
Mayor Emily Niehaus
City of Moab
______________________________________ Date: ________________
Colleen Larkin Bell
Vice President and General Manager
Questar Gas Company dba Dominion Energy Utah
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Resolution #61-2019 — A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of
Rachel Stenta, As the City Treasurer.
Presenter: Mayor Niehaus
Attachment(s):
●Proposed Resolution
Suggested Motion: "I move to approve Resolution 61-2019, confirming the
appointment of Rachel Stenta, as the City Treasurer.”
Background/Summary:
Pursuant to the City of Moab Municipal Code, Section 2.16.020, the treasurer is
appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council. Utah Code
Annotated §10-3-916 states that each city of the third, fourth, or fifth class and in each
town, the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council, shall appoint a
qualified person to the office of city treasurer. The mayor and the city council shall use
best efforts to ensure the office of city treasurer is not vacant. All appointed officers
shall continue in the office until their successor is appointed and qualified.
The proposed resolution memorializes the appointment and the City Council’s consent.
CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 61-2019
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL STENTA
AS THE CITY TREASURER
WHEREAS, the Mayor is authorized, pursuant to the City of Moab Municipal Code,
20.16.020, to appoint, with the advice and consent of the City Council, an individual to
serve as the City Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor seeks the advice and consent of the City Council concerning the
appointment; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor desires to appoint Rachel Stenta as the City Treasurer for the
City of Moab; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to consent to this appointment of Rachel Stenta
as the City Treasurer.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Moab City Council hereby adopts this
Resolution consenting to the appointment of Rachel Stenta as the City Treasurer.
This Resolution shall take effect on November 12, 2019.
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of the City of Moab in open session
on this 12th day of November, 2019.
SIGNED: ATTEST:
_________________________ _______________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Hillside Development Permit for the expansion of the parking lot for Hampton Inn
Disposition: Discussion and possible action to conditionally approve a Hillside
Development Permit. Planning Commission forwarded a positive Recommendation to
approve Resolution 56-2019
Staff Presenter: Nora Shepard, AICP, Planning Director
Attachment(s):
Exhibit A: Proposed Resolution 56-2019 Approving a Hillside Development Permit for
the expansion of the parking lot for Hampton Inn
Exhibit B: Civil Engineering Plans
Exhibit C: Chapter 17.55 of the Moab Municipal Code (MMC)
Exhibit D: City Engineer’s comments
Exhibit E: Criteria Analysis
Action Requested:
The City Council is being asked to approve Resolution 56-2019 Approving a Hillside
Development Permit for the expansion of Parking at the Hampton Inn
Background/Summary:
Applicant: Jeff Pillus, Set Engineering
Owner: The Koehler Organization
Address: 488 N Main Street
Zoning: Resort Commercial (RC)
Parcel Size: 5.96 acres
Purpose
The Hampton Inn is requesting a Hillside Permit to allow them to add parking for
oversized vehicles. Due to the proposed Hwy 191 improvements, the Hampton Inn will
lose valuable on-street parking spaces that have been used for parking of oversized
vehicles. The Hillside permit is the first step toward adding parking. An application for
Amended Site Plan has also been submitted. That application will move forward if this
Hillside Permit is approved by City Council.
Proposal
The request is to add 24 new parking spaces, 15 of which would accommodate
oversized vehicles. The Civil Engineering drawings are attached as Exhibit B. The
parking lot expansion involves removing a portion of a hill, or mound. It appears that this
area was intentionally avoided during the initial design and construction of the Hotel.
The grading necessary to build the requested parking is significant and will result
disturbing slopes in excess of 45% slope and will leave a cut slope of about 21 feet.
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Developer Justification
The applicant has offered the following argument supporting the Hillside Development
Permit:
• The UDOT widening project will remove all the adjacent on-street parking where
oversized vehicles park during busy times.
• The owner would like to build oversized vehicle parking on the property at their
own expense.
• The east side of the property is bound by steep slopes that continue up the
hillside and are visible from the surrounding area so the lot cannot be expanded
to the east.
• The free-standing mound between the existing lots is not part of the major hillside
to the east. The mound was partially disturbed (by others) as the historic access
to the power poles and is not a particularly attractive feature. See attached
picture.
• While the sides of the mound are steep slopes, we don’t believe protecting such
a free-standing feature at the valley floor is the intent of the Hillside Development
Ordinance.
Applicability of the Hillside Permit
Attached as Exhibit C is a copy of the Moab Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter on Hillside
Developments. This Chapter is applicable to all property within the City limits with
slopes greater than 15% (17.55.030). The most common type of Hillside Development
we receive is for construction of a new development, such as the Hillside Permit
approved for the Moab My Place Hotel that was approved earlier this year. The first
sections of the Chapter address density standards that do not apply in this case since
they are not requesting any additional density. The request is considered a major
Hillside Development since it will result in slopes greater than 25% and would create an
excavation with a vertical cut into a slope greater that 4 feet in height. Both Minor and
Major Developments are subject to the same process; review and recommendation by
the Planning Commission and action by the City Council. No public hearing is required.
The revised Site Plan application will be handled separately and will have to go through
a similar process.
The City Engineer needs additional information on storm drainage, and other
engineering issues (See Exhibit D). The applicant is aware of the corrections and
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information needed and is moving forward with revised plans. That work will continue
once they know whether a Hillside Permit will be approved.
Criteria for Review:
Section 17.55.130 sets out the criteria for review for Hillside Permits. An analysis of
those criteria is attached as Exhibit E.
All the criteria will have to be satisfied to issue the Hillside Permit. Because of the
unusual nature of this request, the applicant is asking that Hillside Permit be approved,
subject to satisfaction of the criteria and conditions raised by the City Engineer and
outlined in 17.55.130. They do not want to move forward with that work until they know
that the hill can be removed to accommodate the additional parking.
17.55.130.7 gives the Planning Commission and City Council the authority to approve
cut or fill in excess of 10 feet. Approval is subject to retaining, terracing, and
landscaping or other approved techniques for stabilizing cuts and fills. All excavation
and fills shall conform to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code.
If the Hillside Permit is approved, the applicant will have to provide information on
stabilization of the 21-foot cut that will require retaining walls, revegetation and stepping
as a means of stabilization. The parking lot and excavation associated with it will not be
generally visible from Hwy 191.
Action Options:
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the request in a public meeting and
to take one of the following actions:
1. Conditionally Approve the Hampton Inn Hillside Permit to the City Council.
2. Postpone or continue the item based on a request for additional information.
3. Deny the Hillside Permit to the City Council based on specific findings.
Option 1: Conditional Approval
The City Council approves Resolution 56-2019 Approving a Hillside Development
Permit for the expansion of the parking lot for Hampton Inn subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to any construction or grading occurring on the site, the Planning
Commission and must review and approve an Amended Site Plan Application.
That application will not move forward until all the information currently being
requested by the City Engineer and the criteria from 17.55.130 are submitted,
reviewed and approved (See Exhibits D and E).
2. Prior to consideration of the Amended Site Plan application by the Planning
Commission, the applicant shall submit additional information on the retaining
system for the cut slope that will result from the removal of the hill.
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Option 2: Postpone or Continue
The City Council continues or postpones action on the Hillside Permit. Additional
information is necessary to make a decision that includes:
• _________________________________________________________
• _________________________________________________________
• _________________________________________________________
Option 3: Deny Resolution 56-2019
The City Council Denies Resolution 56-2019 based on the following findings:
• ___________________________________________________________
• ___________________________________________________________
• ___________________________________________________________
CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 56-2019 APPROVING A HIL.LSIDE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF A PARKING LOT FOR THE HAMPTON INN LOCATED
AT 488 N. MAIN STREET, MOAB, UT, AS REFERRED TO CITY COUNCIL BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
The following describe the intent and purpose of this resolution:
a. The Koehler Organization, as the Owner of record (“Owner”) of property located at 488 North
Main Street has applied through their agent, Jeff Pillus of Set Engineering, for a Hillside
Development Permit; and
b. The Hampton Inn is an established use in the Resort Commercial Zone; and
c. UDOT plans to widen Hwy 191 which will remove oversized street parking along the frontage of
the property; and
d. The Hillside Permit is being requested to establish an additional parking area, to the rear of the
building, to accommodate 24 new parking spaces, 15 of which would accommodate oversized
vehicles; and
e. The Hillside Permit is the first step in the process. Prior to any grading or site work commencing
on the site, an Amended Site Plan application will have to be approved by the Planning
Commission; and
f. The City adopted the Hillside Development regulations in order to promote the health, safety and
the general public welfare of the residents of the City by establishing standards for the
development and excavation of hillside and slope areas so as to minimize soil and slope
instability and erosion and to preserve the visual and aesthetic character of the surrounding
hillsides; and,
g. The Moab Planning Commission reviewed the application for a Hillside Development Permit to
accommodate additional parking behind the Hampton Inn at 488 N Main Street in a regularly
scheduled meeting held on October 24, 2019, and recommends that Council approve the Hillside
Development Permit with certain requirements; and,
h. The Moab City Council reviewed the application and considered the Planning Commission in a
public meeting held on ______________, 2019; and
i. Following the consideration of the technical aspects of the pertinent code sections, the Moab City
Council, pursuant to Resolution #56-2019, hereby finds, that all applicable provisions of the
Moab Municipal Code have or can be met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL, the Hillside Development
Permit for commercial development of the above described parcel is hereby APPROVED with the
following conditions:
1. Prior to any construction or grading occurring on the site, the Planning Commission must
review and approve an Amended Site Plan Application. That application will not move
forward until all the information currently being requested by the City Engineer and the
criteria from 17.55.130 are submitted, reviewed and approved (See Exhibits D and E).
2. Prior to consideration of the Amended Site Plan application by the Planning Commission, the
applicant shall submit additional information on the retaining system for the cut slope that
will result from the removal of the hill.
PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City
Council on _______ __, 2019.
SIGNED: ________________________________
Emily Niehaus, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder
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17.55.010
17.55.020
17.55.030
17.55.040
17.55.050
17.55.060
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Chapter 17.55
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENTS
Sections:
Purpose.
Definitions.
Areas subject to these provisions.
Hillside development density standards.
Determination of slope and slope areas.
Hillside development permit required.
Application submittals.
Improvements security and restoration bond.
Building setbacks, height, and construction materials.
Appeals to the appeal authority.
Verification of compliance.
Penalty for violation.
Permit review criteria.
Application fees.
Severability.
17.55.010 Purpose.
The City finds that the health, safety and the general public welfare of the residents of the City will be promoted by
establishing standards for the development and excavation of hillside and slope areas located in the City so as to
minimize soil and slope instability and erosion and the negative effects associated with construction in geologic
hazard zones. In addition the City finds that the preservation of the visual and aesthetic character of the City’s
hillsides is an important public goal. The provisions herein are intended to supplement and amplify the City
subdivision and zoning ordinances and are designed to accomplish the following:
A. Prohibit development of uses which would likely result in a hazardous situation due to slope instability, rock
falls, or excessive erosion;
B. Provide for safe vehicular circulation and access;
C. Encourage the location, design and development of building sites in a manner that will minimize the scarring
and erosion effects of cutting, filling and grading of hillsides;
D. Encourage preservation of open space by encouraging clusters or other design techniques to preserve the
natural terrain;
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E. Where hillside excavation does occur, require that buildings be located in the cut area to minimize the visual
effects of scarring. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
“Cut” means land surface which is re-shaped by man through the removal of soil, rock, or other materials.
“Development” means the carrying out of any building activity or clearing of land as an adjunct of construction.
“Development parcel” means any quantity of land capable of being described with such definiteness that its
location and boundaries may be established, which is designated by its owner or developer as land to be used or
developed as a unit or which has been used or developed as a unit.
“Excavation” means any disturbance to the ground including but not limited to clearing, grubbing, rock removal,
cutting, tunneling, drilling, or any other activity which alters the natural ground.
“Fill” means the deposit of soil, rock, or other materials placed by man.
“Geotechnical engineer” means a person with a four-year degree in civil engineering or engineering geology from
an accredited university who is licensed as an engineer and who, through training and experience, is able to
assure that geological factors affecting engineering works are recognized, adequately interpreted, and presented
for use in engineering practice and for the protection of the public.
“Ledge” means the first substantial abrupt change in slope along the top edge of a plateau or ridge line.
“Major development” means and includes any building activity or clearing of land adjunct to construction involving
subdivision of land into three or more lots; the construction of multihousehold housing such as condominiums or
townhouses containing three or more residential units; any residential or commercial construction which involves
excavation of a surface area larger than one acre; or any excavation creating a vertical cut into a slope greater
than four feet in height.
“Minor development” means and includes any building activity or clearing of land adjunct to construction involving
less than three lots; construction of multihousehold housing such as condominiums or townhouses containing
less than three residential units; residential or commercial construction which involves excavation of a surface
area of one acre or less; or any excavation creating a vertical cut into a slope four feet or less in height.
“Plateau” means a flat or predominantly flat area of land which is raised sharply above adjacent land on at least
one side as illustrated in Exhibit D and designated on ridge line map attached to the ordinance codified in this
chapter and on file in the City Recorder’s office.
“Ridge line” means the junction of a rising steep slope on one side and a descending slope that may either be
gentle or steep on the other side.
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S e t b a c k m e a n s a n a r e a , m e a s u r e d a s a d i s t a n c e f r o m a p r o p e r t y l i n e o r g e o l o g i c b o u n d a r y , i n w h i c h n o s t r u c t u r e
o r b u i l d i n g i s a l l o w e d t o b e c o n s t r u c t e d .
S l o p e m e a n s a v e r t i c a l r i s e m e a s u r e d o v e r a h o r i z o n t a l d i s t a n c e , e x p r e s s e d a s a p e r c e n t a g e , m e a s u r e d g e n e r a l l y
a t r i g h t a n g l e s t o c o n t o u r l i n e s . ( O r d . 1 9 - 1 3 � 2 1 ( p a r t ) , 2 0 1 9 ; O r d . 9 7 - 1 2 ( p a r t ) , 1 9 9 7 : O r d . 9 6 - 1 8 � 2 ( p a r t ) , 1 9 9 6 )
1 7 . 5 5 . 0 3 0 A r e a s s u b j e c t t o t h e s e p r o v i s i o n s .
P r o p e r t y w i t h i n t h e C i t y l i m i t s w i t h s l o p e s g r e a t e r t h a n f i f t e e n p e r c e n t . ( O r d . 9 7 - 1 2 ( p a r t ) , 1 9 9 7 : O r d . 9 6 - 1 8 � 2
( p a r t ) , 1 9 9 6 )
1 7 . 5 5 . 0 4 0 H i l l s i d e d e v e l o p m e n t d e n s i t y s t a n d a r d s .
A . L o t s i z e , d e n s i t y a n d s i t e d i s t u r b a n c e f o r d e v e l o p m e n t i n l a n d s s u b j e c t t o t h i s c h a p t e r s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
d e n s i t y s c h e d u l e i n t h i s s e c t i o n . T o t h e e x t e n t t h i s d e n s i t y s c h e d u l e i s c o n t r a r y t o e x i s t i n g z o n i n g s t a n d a r d s t h e
p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s s e c t i o n s h a l l t a k e p r e c e d e n c e .
B . A n y p o r t i o n o f a d e v e l o p m e n t p a r c e l h a v i n g a s l o p e g r e a t e r t h a n f o r t y - f i v e p e r c e n t s h a l l n o t b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e
c a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e a r e a o f s u c h p a r c e l f o r t h e p u r p o s e s o f d e t e r m i n i n g c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e m i n i m u m l o t p a r c e l s i z e
a n d d e n s i t y r e q u i r e m e n t s i n t h i s s e c t i o n .
C . W h e r e m o r e t h a n t w o - t h i r d s o f a s i n g l e h o u s e h o l d l o t h a s a s l o p e o f t w e n t y - f i v e p e r c e n t o r l e s s , t h e e n t i r e l o t
s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d a s h a v i n g l e s s t h a n t w e n t y - f i v e p e r c e n t s l o p e f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f d e t e r m i n i n g l o t s i z e .
D . D e n s i t y s t a n d a r d s :
P e r c e n t N a t u r a l S l o p e D w e l l i n g U n i t s / A c r e
1 - 2 5 % N o c h a n g e i n d e n s i t y
2 6 - 3 9 % O n e d . u . / a c r e p r o v i d e d t h e u n i t s a r e
c l u s t e r e d i n 3 0 % o r l e s s o f l a n d a r e a w i t h i n
t h i s s l o p e c a t e g o r y . 7 0 % o f t h e l a n d a r e a o f
t h i s s l o p e c a t e g o r y s h a l l r e m a i n u n d i s t u r b e d .
4 0 - 4 5 % O n e d . u . p e r 2 0 a c r e s
4 6 % + D e v e l o p m e n t n o t p e r m i t t e d
E . A d e n s i t y b o n u s s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e f o r d e v e l o p m e n t t h a t t r a n s f e r s d w e l l i n g u n i t s f r o m l a n d s w i t h a s l o p e o f
t w e n t y - s i x p e r c e n t t o t h i r t y - n i n e p e r c e n t t o a r e a s w i t h a s l o p e o f t w e n t y - f i v e p e r c e n t o r l e s s , e i t h e r w i t h i n t h e s a m e
p a r c e l o r t o a n a d j a c e n t p a r c e l u n d e r t h e s a m e o w n e r s h i p .
C h . 1 7 . 5 5 H i l l s i d e D e v e l o p m e n t s | M o a b M u n i c i p a l C o d e P a g e 3 o f 1 2
T h e M o a b M u n i c i p a l C o d e i s c u r r e n t t h r o u g h O r d i n a n c e 1 9 - 2 2 , p a s s e d A u g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 .
1. Any person transferring dwelling units as specified in subsection E of this section shall be entitled to a
transfer density bonus of 0.75 dwelling units.
F. No development shall be permitted upon lots with an average slope of forty-six percent or more.
G. Where commercial rather than residential development is contemplated, density shall be calculated on the
basis of each three thousand square foot increment of building construction being equivalent to one dwelling unit.
(Ord. 19-13 § 21 (part), 2019; Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.050 Determination of slope and slope areas.
A. Slope shall be determined on an individual basis as an average percent natural slope for purposes of density
limitations.
B. The contour interval maps and calculations required by this section shall be prepared in a report by a
professional civil engineer or licensed surveyor and shall be submitted with applications for permits or subdivision
approvals for lands subject to this chapter. Each report shall bear the certification of the engineer or surveyor as
to the accuracy of the report.
C. The location of the natural fifteen percent, twenty-five percent, forty percent and forty-five percent slopes for
the purposes of this chapter shall be determined using the following procedure:
1. Preparation of Contour Maps. Current contour maps shall be prepared and certified by a licensed engineer
or surveyor showing contours at intervals no greater than five feet (the “contour map”) drawn at one inch
equals two hundred feet scale maximum.
2. Verification Through Field Surveys. Field surveys may be required of the applicant by the City Engineer or
city planner to verify the accuracy of the contour lines shown on the contour map. The contour map shall
identify profile lines which shall be used to verify the field survey. Profile lines shall be perpendicular to
contour lines and in no case occur at intervals greater than one hundred fifty feet apart or seventy-five feet
from a property line.
3. Determination of Slope Areas for Density Calculations. Using the contour maps, slopes shall be calculated in
intervals no greater than forty to eighty feet along profile lines. Points identified as slopes of fifteen percent,
twenty-five percent, forty percent and forty-five percent shall be located on the contour map and connected
by a continuous line. That area bounded by said lines and intersecting property lines shall be used for
determining dwelling unit density. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.060 Hillside development permit required.
A. All major development on slopes in excess of fifteen percent shall require a hillside development permit
granted by the City Council prior to any excavation or construction activity. The Planning Commission shall first
review proposed development and make a recommendation to the City Council.
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B. All minor development on slopes greater than fifteen percent shall require a hillside development permit
granted by the City Council prior to any excavation or construction activity. The Planning Commission shall first
review the proposed development and make a recommendation to the City Council.
C. Government Exemptions. Exemptions to this chapter may be granted to government agencies under the
following guidelines. Proposed development by the City of Moab and other government agencies, are required to
submit the appropriate documentation as established in Section 17.55.070. The application shall be submitted to
city staff for review and recommendation to the City Council. Subsequent to review of the proposed project by
staff, City Council shall evaluate the project at the next available meeting. In granting an exemption, the City
Council may prescribe appropriate reasonable conditions and safeguards to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the Moab land development regulations.
Exemptions apply to necessary development of various public works and community development projects
including, but are not limited to, flood control structures such as dams and retaining walls, water tanks and water
conveyance systems, and structures such as bridges, parking areas, and roadways for transportation projects. In
the application of this section, Council shall have the authority to grant exemptions to any of the requirements of
this chapter by applying the following review criteria:
1. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed exemption is not detrimental or injurious
to the use and enjoyment of existing uses on adjacent properties;
2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed special exception use or structure will not
cause traffic hazards in the vicinity;
3. Adequate provision is made for surface water drainage, ingress and egress to the property, and off-street
parking;
4. Adequate public facilities and services are available for the proposed special exception use or structure;
5. The application meets all special requirements as detailed within the zoning ordinance for the specific
special exception if any apply;
6. The use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare;
7. The location, nature and height of each building, wall and fence, the nature and extent of landscaping on
the site and the location, size, nature, and intensity of each phase of the use and its access streets will be
compatible with the appropriate and orderly development of the district in which it is located;
8. The proposed use will not conflict with an existing or programmed public facility, public service, school, or
road;
9. The proposed use has the written recommendations and comments of the public works and engineering
departments;
10. The applicant has presented sufficient evidence of public need for the use.
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D. Permit approval under this section shall not be required for preliminary plats that have been approved by the
City Council prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
E. Upon review of a permit application for either major or minor development the Planning Commission may, in
addition to recommending approval or denial of the application, submit to the City Council recommendations as
to conditions to be attached to the permit to mitigate specific adverse impacts associated with the application.
F. The City Council may approve the application as submitted; approve subject to conditions; or deny the permit
in full where the development does not meet the standards of this chapter or other provisions of the Municipal
Code. (Ord. 10-01, 2010)
Editor’s note: Ord. No. 10-01, adopted February 23, 2010, repealed the former § 17.55.060, and enacted a new
§ 17.55.060 as set out herein. The former 17.55.060 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord.
No. 96-18, 1996 and Ord. No. 97-12, 1997.
17.55.070 Application submittals.
A. Any applicant for a major development on slopes greater than twenty-five percent, shall be required to submit
the following technical information and reports:
1. Contour maps as provided in this section; site development plan (subsection C1); grading plan (C2);
drainage control plan and report (C3); geology and soils report (C4); landscape plan (C5); other reports as
required by city staff (C6); and evidence of title (C7).
B. Any application for a minor development on slopes greater than twenty-five percent, shall be required to
submit the following technical information and reports:
1. Contour maps as provided in this section; site development plan (C1); grading plan (C2); geology and soils
report (C4); and other reports as required by city staff (C6); and evidence of title (C7).
C. Submittals under this chapter shall contain the following:
1. Site Development Plans. A scaled site development drawing or plans prepared by a licensed engineer,
licensed architect, or licensed surveyor containing:
a. The proposed location and description of all buildings or structures;
b. The proposed location and description of all landscaping, irrigation structures, and related structures;
c. The proposed location and description of all public and private roads or driveways, street lighting,
drainage structures, water, sewer, and gas lines, electric and telephone lines and related utilities;
d. All property lines, new lot lines, existing and proposed easements, and areas dedicated to open
space;
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e. All other submittals otherwise required for development under the Municipal Code for lands not
subject to this chapter.
2. Grading Plan. A grading and earth moving plan conforming with all requirements of Appendix Chapter 33
of the Uniform Building Code and showing existing and proposed contours and cross-sections. The grading
plan shall show accurate slope conditions and contours for lands extending no less than one hundred feet
outside of the application boundaries. The grading plan shall additionally show:
a. Detailed excavation drawings showing the location and extent of all hillside cuts and fills and all
excavations for structures, utilities, or roads, including a description of all methods to be employed for
excavation and fill disposal;
b. A time-table providing a schedule for all grading and construction work with starting and ending
dates;
c. Specific restoration and mitigation techniques to be employed by the developer for cut and fill areas.
3. Drainage Control Plan and Report. A drainage control plan and report prepared by a licensed civil engineer
and containing a site specific evaluation of drainage issues for the site and drainage control problems
generated by the proposed development, including:
a. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage systems and facilities, retaining walls, cribbing
or other drainage or erosion protection devices, to be constructed in connection with, or as part of the
proposed project;
b. A map showing the drainage area and estimated runoff calculations for the area served by any
drainage systems or facilities.
4. Geology and Soils Report. A geology and soils report shall be prepared by a licensed engineer trained and
experienced in the practice of geotechnical engineering, and shall contain at least the following information:
a. Slope stability analysis: conclusions and recommendations concerning the effects of material
removal, introduction of water, both on and offsite, including, where applicable, on mesa tops, seismic
activity, and erosion on slope stability;
b. Foundation investigation: conclusions and recommendations concerning the effects of soil conditions
on foundation and structural stability, including bearing capacity, sheer strength, and shrink/swell
potential of soils;
c. The location and yield of springs, seeps and wetlands which shall be shown on the site plan;
d. Structural features, including any geological hazards such as rock falls, ravines, overhangs, cliff faces
or the like;
e. Conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed
development, together with recommendations identifying the means proposed to minimize any hazard to
life or property, or adverse impact on the natural environment.
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5. Landscape and Vegetation Plan. A landscape plan shall address all existing and proposed landscaping for
the development site. It shall address:
a. Vegetative or other screening in areas of high visual impact and the specific plantings to be installed
by the developer, including plantings needed for restoration of cut and fill areas;
b. Irrigation for all plantings;
c. Buffering the development from adjoining parcels and any other site specific vegetation issues.
6. Other Information. Other reports, plans, and information as may be deemed necessary by the City staff or
Planning Commission may be required with the application as a condition of the application process.
7. Evidence of Title. A current legal description for the property subject to the application including a copy of
the current deed evidencing title in the applicant and a current title insurance commitment and/or abstract of
title. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.080 Improvements security and restoration bond.
A. The City may require, as a condition for issuance of any hillside development permit or grading permit, that
the applicant post adequate security to assure compliance with all permit conditions, including restoration, soil
stabilization, landscaping, drainage improvements, or any other permit condition. Any security required by this
section shall be an amount, as determined in the discretion of city staff, reasonably calculated to cover anticipated
costs for improvements required under the permit and may take the form of the following:
1. A surety bond or letter of credit naming the City of Moab as beneficiary or payee;
2. A certified or cashier’s check payable to the City of Moab and held in an escrow account;
3. An improvements agreement specifying all improvements and permit conditions shall be completed prior
to issuance of any certificate of occupancy or building permit for individual lots.
B. In the event the applicant fails to complete development in accordance with the permit conditions within one
year from the issuance of the permit the City, upon delivering written notice to the applicant, may proceed to
redeem any funds payable to it under this section for the purposes of obtaining completion of the required
improvements.
1. For good cause shown, the City Council, after receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
may grant such additional time extension as may be necessary to allow compliance by the applicant with all
restoration or improvement conditions of the permit.
C. Where a project is to be completed in phases according to a phasing plan, the applicant can secure a
proportionate partial release of any improvements security upon certification by the Zoning Administrator that all
permit conditions have been complied with as to that particular phase. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2
(part), 1996)
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17.55.090 Building setbacks, height, and construction materials.
A. Where a ridge line or ledge occurs, the minimum setback shall be one hundred feet measured normal
(perpendicular) to the closest point of the ridge, unless a greater setback is recommended in the geotechnical
report. The Planning Commission may recommend a lesser setback where the applicant can demonstrate that the
one hundred foot setback makes the property unbuildable.
B. All buildings constructed upon lands subject to this chapter shall be one story only, or twenty feet maximum,
in height. Height shall be measured as described in Section 17.55.020, definitions.
C. Buildings constructed upon lands subject to this chapter shall be constructed with materials appropriate to
mitigate significant visual impacts. Wherever possible, buildings should be constructed of materials that closely
resemble and blend in with native vegetation and hillside features. (Ord. 10-01, 2010; Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord.
96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.100 Appeals to the appeal authority.
The appeal authority shall hear any appeal from staff action; request for variance; or appeal regarding the grant,
denial, or conditions attached to any permit under this chapter. (Ord. 10-14, 2010; Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord.
96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.110 Verification of compliance.
Compliance with all permit conditions shall be verified by the Zoning Administrator. Restoration bonds or other
security shall not be released, and certificates of occupancy or building permits shall be withheld for such a
development until such time as the Zoning Administrator shall certify compliance. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord.
96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.120 Penalty for violation.
In addition to those penalties prescribed in Chapter 17.75 of this title, the City staff shall have the right to order a
halt to construction of any improvements where, in his/her discretion, there exists a condition which violates or
threatens to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Such suspension of construction activities shall continue
until the City Public Works Director or Zoning Administrator is satisfied that measures have been implemented for
substantial compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
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17.55.130 Permit review criteria.
A. Any permit application under this section shall be reviewed to determine compliance with the following
criteria:
1. Compliance with setback, lot area, density, and height limitations contained in this chapter;
2. Compliance with comprehensive plan goals for the area including the development site, including all
other Municipal Code provisions;
3. The compatibility of the proposed development with existing land uses in the immediate vicinity of the
project site, including aesthetic concerns and visual impacts;
4. Adequacy of the vegetation and landscaping plans, including restoration, vegetative screening, regrading
and irrigation;
5. Geotechnical suitability of the development and the potential for geologic hazards to persons or property,
whether natural or man-made, including erosion, rockfall, stormwater runoff, or similar concerns;
6. The availability of adequate municipal services, including police and fire protection, schools, culinary
water, sanitary sewer service, or the like;
7. Suitability of the proposed drainage and reclamation plans, including the extent to which the design
meets the following specific engineering standards:
a. The height of any cut or fill shall not exceed ten feet when measured vertically from the finished
grade to the intersection of the slope with the natural undisturbed ground. The combined height of cuts
and fill shall not exceed twenty feet unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission and the City
Council. Approval is subject to incorporating, retaining, terracing, and landscaping or other approved
techniques for stabilizing cuts and fills. All excavation and fills shall conform to Appendix Chapter 33 of
the Uniform Building Code.
b. All drainage systems shall be separate and independent from the sanitary sewer system.
c. Drainage and flood control shall be designed in conformance with the City flood control master plan
where applicable.
d. Property development shall not cause a natural drainage channel to be filled in, obstructed, or
diverted. When modification to a natural drainage channel is proposed within the development, such
changes will be addressed in the drainage study and shown on the improvement plans, and the
developer may be required to dedicate right-of-way or record drainage easements for structures and/or
improvements needed to carry storm runoff in the event approval is given for the proposed
modifications.
e. The point of location where the natural drainage channel enters and leaves the property may not be
changed without the approval of the City Engineer.
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f. All of the drainage basin upstream of the development shall be considered to be fully developed in
conformance with the City’s current land use master plan. Effects on the downstream property owners
relative to increased flood potential and nuisance water shall also be considered in the design, including
acquisition of easements or agreements where necessary, or construction or modification of
improvements where needed.
g. The applicant shall provide the necessary means to assure drainage within the property being
developed by making use of existing facilities or natural washes and constructing master planned
improvements.
h. It shall be required that each new development handle its stormwater runoff in such a manner that
no net increase in storm runoff above the natural state will occur on the downstream properties. Pre-
project flows must not be exceeded by the post-project flows.
i. Projects shall be designed to provide that stormwater from a one hundred year frequency storm shall
be adequately conveyed either within the limits of the street right-of-way or in storm drain easement
without creating flood hazards to dwellings.
j. When an underground pipe system is required, it shall be designed to carry a ten year storm. Major
hydraulic structures shall be designed to carry a twenty-five year storm. The minimum storm drain size
shall be ten inches.
k. Unless specifically permitted, retention basins on hillsides shall not be allowed.
l. Detention shall be allowed where it is compatible with all required reports. Detention basins shall be
used for the purpose of eliminating the effects of the peak runoff of storms and releasing water flow at
the pre-project, or approved rate.
m. Cross-gutter drains on streets shall be avoided whenever possible. They shall not be allowed on
collector and higher order streets.
n. Drainage design must be constructed in accordance with accepted engineering standards and must
be consistent with data in other reports such as soils, landscaping, and the like.
o. All buildings shall be constructed outside the limits of and eighteen inches above the two hundred
year flood stage except on drainages subject to FEMA flood control regulations, in which case
construction shall be no less than two feet from any such flood line.
p. Necessary measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and scour at all points throughout the
development. Erosion shall be mitigated at all points of discharge and at the face of any cut or fill slope
throughout the development.
q. During grading or construction on any property (including off-site construction) the developer shall
control both water used for construction and storm runoff in such a manner as to not affect any adjoining
properties, nor add silt or debris to any existing storm drain, wash, channel or roadway.
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r. Applications shall be evaluated for compliance with applicable state and federal environmental
statutes and regulations promulgated thereunder, including, but not limited to the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.140 Application fees.
An applicant for a hillside development permit shall submit an application fee as established by resolution with the
completed application. No action shall be taken on any application for a hillside development permit without
payment of the proper application fee. (Ord. 06-11 (part), 2006: Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
17.55.150 Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this chapter is, for any reason, held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision, and such holding shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.
(Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
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Exhibit D
Hampton Inn Hillside Development Engineering Comments
September 12, 2019
Civil Plan
1. Plans show the proposed parking lot overlaying significant areas where existing slope exceeds
46%. Per {17.55.040D}, no development is permitted in these areas.
2. Site section profile shows a 21 foot cut. Immediately southeast of this cut is a cut slope of similar
depth. Per {17.55.130 7a}, cuts are limited to 10 feet maximum.
3. Site plan note #1 refers to Grand County standards. Change to City of Moab standar ds, and
callout out appropriate APWA detail when available.
4. A grading permit will be required for the proposed dirt work.
5. Civil Plan (C100) and Drainage Plan refers 16 flex oversized vehicle parking out of total 24
parking stall. Civil plan drawn shows all parking stalls 9' by 18'. Oversized parking stalls should be
identified with pavement striping.
6. The minimum number of accessible parking spaces required depends on the total number of
parking spaces in the lot. For 101-150 parking spaces min 4 accessible and 1 Van accessible
parking spaces required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
7. East property line looks different than our GIS map. Do you have plat reference?
Drainage Plan
1. Proposed runoff is significantly lower than out estimate.
2. Outfall facility in detention pond was designed with a 50% clogging factor. Storm drainage criteria
requires to apply50% clogging factor to inlets, not outlets. Please redesign the detention pond to
reflect this.
3. Referenced Pre-Development Drainage Map D-1 is not legible. Please submit the scanned map.
4. Hydraulic Calculation Summary refers release rate 52 cfs. It must be a typo. The allowable post-
developed discharge is 0.2 cfs per acre.
5. A minimum of one foot of freeboard above emergency spillway design water surface eleva tion is
required.
6. Runoff volume shall be calculated based on the NRCS method within TR-20, TR-55, HEC-1, or
the HEC-HMS computer program. The design of storage facilities shall be based on the NRCS
method within a computer program such as HEC-1, HEC-HMS, or PondPack. Other computer
software adaptations of these runoff value calculations may be acceptable provided that their
data and graphic printout allow review and evaluation.
7. 2016 Drainage Report refers Sheet DR-2 for sub-basin and patterns map. Please provide Sheet
DR-2 for review.
Hillside Development Permit Application Form
1. Application form refers Minor Development. Per City Code {17.55.020} any excavation creating a
vertical cut into a slope greater than four feet in height is defined as a major development.
2. Hillside Development Permit Application refers 30-45 percent (average) natural slope. Where is
this calculated area? Please note that previous parking lot should be omitted from average
natural slope.
3. Parcel ID on the application form is incorrect.
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17.55.130 Permit review criteria.
A. Any permit application under this section shall be reviewed to determine compliance with the following
criteria:
1. Compliance with setback, lot area, density, and height limitations contained in this chapter;
Does not apply to this application
2. Compliance with comprehensive plan goals for the area including the development site, including all
other Municipal Code provisions;
The Hampton Inn is already existing and was found to be consistent with the General Plan at the time
of approval.
3. The compatibility of the proposed development with existing land uses in the immediate vicinity of
the project site, including aesthetic concerns and visual impacts;
The addition of a parking lot and grading associated with it are compatible with the surrounding use
and will not be generally visible from Hwy 191.
4. Adequacy of the vegetation and landscaping plans, including restoration, vegetative screening,
regrading and irrigation;
Will be required prior to processing of the Amended Site Plan application
5. Geotechnical suitability of the development and the potential for geologic hazards to persons or
property, whether natural or man-made, including erosion, rockfall, stormwater runoff, or similar
concerns;
While some geotechnical information has been provided, additional information may be required by
the City Engineer prior to any construction or processing of the Amended Site Plan application.
6. The availability of adequate municipal services, including police and fire protection, schools, culinary
water, sanitary sewer service, or the like;
Already exists on site.
7. Suitability of the proposed drainage and reclamation plans, including the extent to which the design
meets the following specific engineering standards:
Unless otherwise indicated, these engineering standards will have to be adhered to and will have to be
approved by the City Engineer prior to grading, construction or processing of the Amended Site Plan
application.
a. The height of any cut or fill shall not exceed ten feet when measured vertically from the finished
grade to the intersection of the slope with the natural undisturbed ground. The combined height of
cuts and fill shall not exceed twenty feet unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission and
the City Council. Approval is subject to incorporating, retaining, terracing, and landscaping or other
approved techniques for stabilizing cuts and fills. All excavation and fills shall conform to Appendix
Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code.
This Hillside Permit will result in cut slopes in excess of 10 feet, and total cut and fill will
exceed 20 feet. The Planning Commission and City council can recommend a variation to
that standard. Prior to processing the Amended Site Plan application or any grading or
construction commencing on site, the treatment of the retaining structures will have to be
approved by the City Engineer.
b. All drainage systems shall be separate and independent from the sanitary sewer system.
Evidence of this will be required prior to grading, construction, or processing of the
Amended Site Plan application
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c. Drainage and flood control shall be designed in conformance with the City flood control master
plan where applicable.
See above
d. Property development shall not cause a natural drainage channel to be filled in, obstructed, or
diverted. When modification to a natural drainage channel is proposed within the development, such
changes will be addressed in the drainage study and shown on the improvement plans, and the
developer may be required to dedicate right-of-way or record drainage easements for structures
and/or improvements needed to carry storm runoff in the event approval is given for the proposed
modifications.
e. The point of location where the natural drainage channel enters and leaves the property may not
be changed without the approval of the City Engineer.
f. All of the drainage basin upstream of the development shall be considered to be fully developed
in conformance with the City’s current land use master plan. Effects on the downstream property
owners relative to increased flood potential and nuisance water shall also be considered in the
design, including acquisition of easements or agreements where necessary, or construction or
modification of improvements where needed.
g. The applicant shall provide the necessary means to assure drainage within the property being
developed by making use of existing facilities or natural washes and constructing master planned
improvements.
h. It shall be required that each new development handle its stormwater runoff in such a manner
that no net increase in storm runoff above the natural state will occur on the downstream properties.
Pre-project flows must not be exceeded by the post-project flows.
i. Projects shall be designed to provide that stormwater from a one hundred year frequency storm
shall be adequately conveyed either within the limits of the street right-of-way or in storm drain
easement without creating flood hazards to dwellings.
j. When an underground pipe system is required, it shall be designed to carry a ten year storm.
Major hydraulic structures shall be designed to carry a twenty-five year storm. The minimum storm
drain size shall be ten inches.
k. Unless specifically permitted, retention basins on hillsides shall not be allowed.
l. Detention shall be allowed where it is compatible with all required reports. Detention basins shall
be used for the purpose of eliminating the effects of the peak runoff of storms and releasing water
flow at the pre-project, or approved rate.
m. Cross-gutter drains on streets shall be avoided whenever possible. They shall not be allowed on
collector and higher order streets.
n. Drainage design must be constructed in accordance with accepted engineering standards and
must be consistent with data in other reports such as soils, landscaping, and the like.
o. All buildings shall be constructed outside the limits of and eighteen inches above the two
hundred year flood stage except on drainages subject to FEMA flood control regulations, in which
case construction shall be no less than two feet from any such flood line.
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p. Necessary measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and scour at all points throughout the
development. Erosion shall be mitigated at all points of discharge and at the face of any cut or fill
slope throughout the development.
q. During grading or construction on any property (including off-site construction) the developer
shall control both water used for construction and storm runoff in such a manner as to not affect any
adjoining properties, nor add silt or debris to any existing storm drain, wash, channel or roadway.
r. Applications shall be evaluated for compliance with applicable state and federal environmental
statutes and regulations promulgated thereunder, including, but not limited to the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act. (Ord. 97-12 (part), 1997: Ord. 96-18 § 2 (part), 1996)
The Moab Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 19-22, passed August 13, 2019.
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Approval of Resolution No. 54-2019 Approving an Agreement between City of Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Disposition: Discussion and possible action
Staff Presenter: Chuck Williams, City Engineer
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 54-2019 - Attachment 2 – UDOT and City of Moab Storm Water Maintenance Agreement
Recommended Motion: “I move to approve Resolution No. 54-2019 for the UDOT and City of Moab Storm Water Maintenance Agreement and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement”
Background/Summary: In order to coordinate needed infrastructure upgrades with the planned road widening in the north US-191 corridor, the City has previously agreed to cost sharing portions of the widening project with UDOT, which includes storm water facilities that will capture, convey and store runoff from UDOT right-of-way and City lands. These storm water facilities comprise a system that is necessarily interconnected, and therefore require an agreement establishing the rights and responsibilities of both agencies for maintaining the system. The essence of the agreement is that the City will maintain the Storm Water system outside of the UDOT right-of-way and UDOT will maintain the Storm Water system inside of the UDOT right-of-way. Staff has negotiated this agreement and recommends Council approval.
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CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 54-2019
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MOAB AND
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STORMWATER FACILITY
MAINTENANCE
The following findings describe the reasons for this resolution and explain its purpose.
a. In order to coordinate needed infrastructure upgrades with the planned road widening in the
north US-191 corridor, the City has previously agreed to cost sharing portions of the
widening project with UDOT, which include storm water facilities that will capture, convey
and store runoff from UDOT right-of-way and City lands.
b. These storm water facilities comprise a system that is necessarily interconnected and
interdependent, and occupies both City and UDOT right-of-ways, as described in the
Agreement.
Now therefore, the City of Moab resolves as follows:
1. Maintenance Agreement. The City will enter into a maintenance agreement with UDOT
establishing the rights and responsibilities of both agencies for maintaining the storm water
system in the area described.
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by
the City Council, regardless of the date of publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 12th day of November, 2019.
By:__________________________ _________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
Attest:
By:___________________________ ________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
Project No. F-0191(152)126, Moab, UT
US-191 North Moab to Colorado River Bridge
Moab City
Charge ID No. 55050 PIN 15329
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UDOT and The City of Moab Storm Water Maintenance Agreement
STORM WATER SYSTEM
This Maintenace Agreement, made and entered into this _________________ day of
__________, 2019 between the UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter
referred to as “UDOT,” and The City of Moab, a municipal corporation of the State of Utah
created, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, UDOT will award a design-bid-build contract for the highway project identified
as Project Number F-0191(152)126, US-191; US-191 North Moab to Colorado River Bridge, Grand
County, Utah, (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project will include the construction of storm drain system from
approximately MP126.12(400N) to MP 127.25 (Moab Springs Ranch) with multiple sediment
basins being constructed east of US-191 and an outfall leaving the roadway west of US-191
at MP 127.06 (Motel 6/Black oil properties) details shown on Exhibit A that is incorporated by
reference; and
WHEREAS, UDOT has right-of-way on US-191 appropriate for the use of storm water
management facilities and will be the owner and responsible for the maintenance of the
facilities within the UDOT ROW .
WHEREAS, the CITY has right-of-way for the use of storm water management
facilities and will be owner and be responsible for the maintenance of the facilities outside
of UDOT ROW.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:
1. Long Term Operation and Maintenance
a. The parties agree to own, operate, and maintain their respective portions of the
storm water drainage system within their right-of-way or property in a manner that
does not limit the other party’s right to utilize the facilities conveyance and volume
capacities.
Project No. F-0191(152)126, Moab, UT
US-191 North Moab to Colorado River Bridge
Moab City
Charge ID No. 55050 PIN 15329
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b. The Parties will comply with the requirements in their storm water permits, applicable
laws, and regulations for the storm water systems that they own.
c. The City shall obtain a permit from UDOT Region 4 Permits office for any
maintenance activities that require access to UDOT's right-of-way in compliance
with Utah Adm. Code R930-6 and R930-7.
d. UDOT shall obtain an encroachment permit from City Public Works Dept. office for
any maintenance activities that require access to City's right-of-way.
2. Miscellaneous
a. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall
be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were
upon the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each
Party hereto shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Party
hereto.
b. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah both as to
interpretation and performance.
c. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed, either by the
parties hereto or by any third party, to create the relationship of principal and agent
or create any partnership, joint venture or other association between the Parties.
d. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties, with respect to
the subject matter hereof, and no statements, promises, or inducements made by
either Party or agents for either Party that are not contained in this written
Agreement shall be binding or valid. This Agreement supersedes any other written
agreement between the parties regarding maintenance, operation, ownership of the
storm water drainage facilities.
e. If any provision hereof shall be held or deemed to be or shall, in fact, be inoperative
or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or in all
jurisdictions, or in all cases because it conflicts with any other provision or
provisions hereof or any constitution or statute or rule or public policy, or for any
other reason, such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering the
provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in any other case or
circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained
invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent whatever. The invalidity of any
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one or more phrases, sentences, clauses, or paragraphs herein contained, shall
not affect the remaining portions hereof, or any part thereof.
f. Each party represents that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement.
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US-191 North Moab to Colorado River Bridge
Moab City
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed by
their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.
ATTEST:
City of Moab
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
(IMPRESS SEAL)
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REVIEWED BY:
______________________________________
Title: Utility and Railroad Leader
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Date: Date:
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
____________________________________
Title: Project Director
APPROVED:
__________________________________________
Title: Region Director
Date: _____________________________________
COMPTROLLERS OFFICE
Date:
Title: Contract Administrator
Date:
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Approval of Resolution No. 49-2019 Approving an Agreement between City of Moab and Wang Organization for Wang Utility Construction
Disposition: Discussion and possible action
Staff Presenter: Chuck Williams, City Engineer
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 49-2019 - Attachment 2 – Utility Construction Funding Agreement
Recommended Motion: “I move to approve Resolution No. 49-2019 for the Utility Construction Funding Agreement between City of Moab; Wang Organization, LLC; and Giammatteo Investments, LLC; and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Funding Agreement Obligating Funds from the Wang Organization, LLC; and Giammatteo Investments, LLC; to the City”
Background/Summary: The City is undertaking the construction of the North Corridor Trunk Sewer Project (the NCTS) in the fall of 2019, and when it is completed, the NCTS will provide sanitary sewer service to a number of properties in the northern area of the City, including lands owned by Wang and Giammatteo. Development on the east side of US-191will require installation of sanitary sewer improvements, and part of those improvements include the connection to the NCTS on the west side of US-191. Wang has contracted with Civil Science Engineering to design these improvements. Construction and installation will be carried out by UDOT during the US-191 widening project, which is set to commence in early 2020. Wang is prepared to pay for and have UDOT or its contractor install the improvements under and through the US-191 right-of-way in conjunction with the widening project, with a provisional cost of $132,090.00. Wang will pay the City actual construction costs, whether higher or lower than the provisional cost, and the City will in turn pay UDOT for carrying out the work. Additionally, Giammatteo will grant certain utility easements to the City to connect the improvements to the NCTS project. Staff has worked with Mr. McAnany on negotiating this agreement and recommends Council approval.
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CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 49-2019
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MOAB AND
WANG ORGANIZATION FOR WANG UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
The following findings describe the reasons for this resolution and explain its purpose.
a. The City desires to address additional utility replacement and installation needs within the
UDOT right of way in the area affected by the US-191 Widening project.
b. Coordinating installation of these utilities prior to the roadway widening will limit future
impacts to the new roadway.
c. The City has arranged with property owners to install minor utility improvements to the east
side of the highway simultaneous to the planned UDOT project to widen and reconstruct US-
191.
Now therefore, the City of Moab resolves as follows:
1. Funding Agreement. The City will enter into a funding agreement receiving funds from the
Wang Organization and establishing provisional cost of the proposed betterments at
$132,090.00, and in any case stipulating payment of actual costs incurred by construction.
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by
the City Council, regardless of the date of publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 12th day of November, 2019.
By:__________________________ _________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
Attest:
By:___________________________ ________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING AGREEMENT
This UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is
entered into by and between the City of Moab, a Utah municipality (the City), the Wang
Organization, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (Wang), and Giammatteo Investments,
LLC, a Utah limited liability, company (Giammatteo), as follows:
RECITALS
The Following describes the intent and purpose of this Agreement:
a. On August 13, 2019, the City approved the Final Plat for the Tram Subdivision, a
two -lot subdivision of lands within the City (the Subdivision), pursuant to
Resolution No. 42-2019. Wang is the current owner of Lots 1 and 2, Tram
Subdivision.
b. The City is undertaking the construction of the North Corridor Trunk Sewer
Project (the NCTS) in the fall of 2019. When completed, the NCTS will provide
sanitary sewer service to a number of properties in the northern area of the City,
including the Subdivision and the lands of Giammatteo.
c. Concurrently, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is planning for and
designing highway improvements to expand U.S. Highway 191 in the north area
of the City (the UDOT Expansion Project). The UDOT Expansion Project will
commence in early 2020.
d. Wang (or the developer of the Subdivision) is required to install certain sanitary
sewer improvements to serve the Subdivision (the Improvements), and part of
those improvements include the connection to the NCTS on the west side of
Highway 191.
e. Wang has separately contracted with Civil Science Engineering to design the
Improvements and permit construction and installation of the same by UDOT
during the Highway 191 project, as shown in the schematic attached as Exhibit A.
f. Wang is prepared to pay for and have UDOT and/or its contractor(s) install the
Improvements under and through the Highway 191 right-of-way in conjunction
with the UDOT Expansion Project.
g. The City and Wang acknowledge that UDOT requires its contractor to install the
Improvements within its right-of-way and they each agree to allow the same.
h. The City and Wang also acknowledge that UDOT requires the City to collect and
manage construction funds for the Improvements, and the City agrees to do the
same.
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i. Accordingly, Wang will pay monies to the City, which will in turn be paid to
UDOT to cover the costs of construction of the Subdivision sewer improvements
across Highway 191.
j. Additionally, Giammatteo will grant certain utility easements to the City to
connect the Improvements to the NCTS project.
k. The easements to be provided by Giammatteo are necessary for the completion of
the NCTS, and the infrastructure to be provided by the City will provide material
benefits to both Giammatteo and Wang.
AGREEMENT
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals above are incorporated into this Agreement.
2. Pass -Through Payment. No later than ten (10) days from the execution of a Project -
specific betterments agreement by UDOT and the City, Wang shall pay the sum of one
hundred thirty-two thousand ninety dollars ($132,090) to the City (the Project Funds).
Payment shall be made in certified funds, wire transfer, or other method in which the
funds available for immediate withdrawal. No later than ten (10) days from receipt of the
Project Funds, the City shall transmit the Project Funds to UDOT for construction of the
Improvements to serve the Subdivision pursuant to Exhibit A.
3. Conveyance of Easements. No later than three (3) days from the effective date of this
Agreement, Giammatteo will execute and deliver to the City in recordable form the four
utility easements attached as Exhibits B, C, D, and E. The City will promptly record
same.
4. Dedication of Improvements; Future Cost Recovery. At the conclusion of the
construction ofthe Improvements, Wang shall dedicate same to the City; provided,
however, that the City shall not permit any connections to the Improvements, including
service to Lions Park, prior to execution of a Reimbursement Agreement in favor of
Wang, who shall be reimbursed for a proportionate share of the Project Funds, without
interest, equal to the proportionate share ofthe pipeline capacity consumed by the by the
connecting user, as measured by equivalent residential units (ERUs). Wang shall transfer
the Improvements to the City free and clear of any other liens or encumbrances.
5. Construction and Acceptance of Improvements. The Improvements shall be constructed
in conformity with all approved design drawings. The City shall have the right, but not
the obligation, to inspect the Improvements to verify compliance with approved designs,
construction codes, and City utility standards; provided, however, that the City accepts
the Improvements in as -is condition if it waives its right to inspection.
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6. Construction Costs. The City shall have no obligation to incur any costs for the
Improvements or for construction of the lateral sewer line that connects the Subdivision
with NCTS through Giammatteo property, except in the event of its later connection to
the Improvements pursuant to Section 4. In the event that UDOT notifies the City that
construction costs for the Improvements exceed the Project Funds, it will notify Wang
and the parties will confer as to the likely change in costs or scope of work. Similarly, in
the event that UDOT notifies the City that the construction costs for the Improvements
are less than the Project Funds, the City will work with UDOT in good faith to return the
excess Project Funds to Wang.
7. Integration. This Agreement, together with its Exhibits, is the sole and complete
agreement of the parties. It supersedes all prior agreements, representations, or oral
statements pertaining to the subjects encompassed by the Agreement.
8. Governing Law, Venue. Jury Waiver. Utah law governs this Agreement. The exclusive
venue for any dispute arising from or concerning the terms of this Agreement shall be the
Seventh Judicial District Court in and for Grand County. In any such proceeding the
matter shall be decided by the court sitting without a jury, regardless of the denomination
of any legal claims that may be brought.
9. Interpretation: No Third -Party Beneficiaries. The parties acknowledge that this
Agreement is the product of mutual bargaining; it shall be construed in conformity with
its plain meaning regardless of the extent to which any party has contributed to the
drafting. There are no third -party beneficiaries to this Agreement.
10. Amendments. To be binding, any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be
in writing and duly executed by all parties. Routine email communications shall not
constitute modifications to this Agreement.
11. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence as to all temporal obligations contained in
this Agreement.
12. Notice to the Parties. Notice under this Agreement shall be delivered to the parties at the
addresses specified below, or such other addresses as the parties, or any one of them, may
designate in writing upon notice to the others:
Giammatteo Investments, LLC
Attn: J. J. Wang
168 East Center Street
Moab, UT 84532
Wang Organization, LLC
Attn: J. J. Wang
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168 East Center Street
Moab, UT 84532
City of Moab
Attn: City Manager
217 East Center Street
Moab, UT 84532
Notice shall be deemed valid upon delivery if given by personal service, hand delivery, or
delivery by courier. Otherwise, notice shall be deemed valid no later than three (3)
calendar days from the date of transmittal by United States Mail.
13. Remedies. This Agreement may be enforced in an action seeking specific performance,
damages, or both, as may fit the circumstances. In no event shall any party be liable to
the other(s) for consequential damages, lost profits, delay -related damages, loss of use
damages, or any damages in tort.
14. Notice of Breach; Right to Cure. As a condition precedent to invoking any remedies
under this Agreement, the party seeking relief shall first provide written notice
identifying the act or omission constituting breach and allowing the other party a
reasonable period of time but, in any event, not less than fifteen (15) days in which to
cure or abate the breaching event or condition. Cure within that time period shall result
in reinstatement of all rights and obligations under this Agreement.
15. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective and binding as of the date of last signature.
16. Authority. The parties each warrant and represent that this Agreement is a valid, binding,
and enforceable obligation executed after obtaining all necessary authority.
1 7. Attorney Fees. In the event of dispute arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party,
as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be awarded its reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs.
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The parties have executed this Agreement on the date(s) set forth below.
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Exhibits: A, B, C, D, E
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4. Restoration. Upon completion of any installation, construction, repair or maintenance
work contemplated by this Agreement, Grantee agrees to promptly restore the surface to a
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condition equal or superior to that existing prior to any disturbance.
5. Connection Fees. In consideration of the easement granted herein, the City shall
waive all City of Moab sewer connection fees (but not water connection fees)for future
development of any type on real property owned by Grantor and known as 1691 N.
Riverview Drive (Parcel No. 01-0126-0010), which real property is comprised of 4.22 acres.
This Section shall not be construed as waiving water and sewer impact fees due to the City of
Moab under Chapter 13.25 of the City of Moab Municipal Code.
6. Abandonment. This Agreement shall only be deemed abandoned upon lawful execution
and recording of a written grant by Grantee conveying and abandoning this Agreement.
7. Warranty of Title and Authority. Grantor warrants that it has full right and lawful
authority to make the grant contained herein and promises and agrees to defend the Grantee in
the exercise of its rights hereunder against any defect in Grantor's title to the lands subject to this
Agreement.
8. Bindint, in Perpetuity. This Agreement is irrevocable and shall bind the subject property
in perpetuity, and all of the benefits and burdens of this Agreement shall inure to and be binding
upon the respective legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns
of the parties.
9. Sole Agreement: Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the sole and complete
agreement between the parties and no additional or different oral representation, promise or
agreement shall be binding on any of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
instrument. No modification to this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and duly
executed by both parties.
10. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by Utah law; the sole venue for
any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be the courts of Grand County, Utah.
11. Remedies and Attorney Fees. In the event of any breach of the provisions of this
Agreement, the non -breaching party may enforce same in an action for damages, specific
performance, or both. In any such proceeding arising under this Agreement the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs, in addition to any other
remedies or relief.
12. Notices. Any notice shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by
courier, to the addresses for the parties as specified below:
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Grantee:
City of Moab
Attn: City Manager
217 East Center St.
Moab, UT 84532
Grantor:
Giammatteo Investments LLC
Attn: J. J. Wang
168 East Center St.
Moab, UT 84532
This Agreement is binding and effective as of the date(s) of execution by the parties, below.
Grantor:
Giammatteo Investments LLC
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STATE OF UTAH
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COUNTY OF GRAND
The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged and executed before me by Giammatteo
IlAestments LLC, acting by and through J. J. Wang, Manager/Member this 60-01 day of
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Giammatteo/City of Moab Utility Easement and Agreement
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Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
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4. Non-exclusive Use: Removal of Encroachments. Grantor expressly reserves and shall
have the right to use the Easement Area in a manner that does not impair or harm the grant or use
by Grantee.
5. Restoration. Upon completion of any installation, construction, repair or maintenance
work contemplated by this Agreement, Grantee agrees to promptly restore the surface to a
condition equal or superior to that existing prior to any disturbance. All restoration work within
or upon the Easement Area shall be undertaken at the sole cost of Grantee. Upon completion of
the restoration, the Grantee shall remove all equipment and materials from the Easement Area.
6. Warranty of Title and Authority. The Grantor warrants that it has full right and lawful
authority to make the grant contained herein and promises and agrees to defend the Grantee in the
exercise of its rights hereunder against any defect in Grantor's title to the lands subject to this
Agreement.
7. Sole Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the sole and complete
agreement between the parties and no additional or different oral representation, promise or
agreement shall be binding on any of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
instrument. No modification to this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and duly
executed by both parties.
8. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by Utah law; the sole venue for
any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be the courts of Grand County, Utah.
9. Remedies and Attorney fees. In the event of any breach of the provisions of this
Agreement, the non -breaching party may enforce same in an action for damages, specific
performance, or both. In any such proceeding arising under this Agreement the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs, in addition to any other
remedies or relief.
10. Notices. Any notice shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by
courier, to the addresses for the parties as specified below:
Grantee: Grantor:
City of Moab Giammatteo Investments LLC
Attn: City Manager Attn: J. J. Wang
217 East Center St. 168 East Center St.
Moab, UT 84532 Moab, UT 84532
This Agreement is binding and effective as of the date(s) of execution by the parties, below.
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Giammatteo Investments LLC/City of Moab Temporary Utility Easement
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STATE OF UTAH
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The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged and executed before me by Giammatteo
Investments LLC, acting by and through J. J. Wang, Member/Manager this (per day of
2019.
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4. Restoration. Upon completion of any installation, construction, repair or maintenance
work contemplated by this Agreement, Grantee agrees to promptly restore the surface to a
condition equal or superior to that existing prior to any disturbance.
5. Connection Fees. In consideration of the easement granted herein, the City shall waive
all City of Moab sewer connection fees (but not water connection fees) for future development
of any type on real property particularly described as Lots 1 and 2, Tram Subdivision,
according to the official plat thereof recorded in the real property records of Grand County,
Utah. This Section shall not be construed as waiving water or sewer impact fees due to the City
of Moab under Chapter 13.25 of the City of Moab Municipal Code._
6. Abandonment. This Agreement shall only be deemed abandoned upon lawful execution
and recording of a written grant by Grantee conveying and abandoning this Agreement.
7. Warranty of Title and Authority. Grantor warrants that it has full right and lawful
authority to make the grant contained herein and promises and agrees to defend the Grantee in
the exercise of its rights hereunder against any defect in Grantor's title to the lands subject to this
Agreement.
8. Binding in Perpetuity. This Agreement is irrevocable and shall bind the subject property
in perpetuity, and all of the benefits and burdens of this Agreement shall inure to and be binding
upon the respective legal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns
of the parties.
9. Sole Aareement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the sole and complete
agreement between the parties and no additional or different oral representation, promise or
agreement shall be binding on any of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
instrument. No modification to this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and duly
executed by both parties.
10. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by Utah law; the sole venue for
any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be the courts of Grand County, Utah.
11. Remedies and Attorney Pees. In the event of any breach of the provisions of this
Agreement, the non -breaching party may enforce same in an action for damages, specific
performance, or both. In any such proceeding arising under this Agreement the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs, in addition to any other
remedies or relief.
12. Notices. Any notice shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by
courier, to the addresses for the parties as specified below:
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4. Non-exclusive Use: Removal of Encroachments. Grantor expressly reserves and shall
have the right to use the Easement Area in a manner that does not impair or harm the grant or use
by Grantee.
5. Restoration. Upon completion of any installation, construction, repair or maintenance
work contemplated by this Agreement, Grantee agrees to promptly restore the surface to a
condition equal or superior to that existing prior to any disturbance. All restoration work within
or upon the Easement Area shall be undertaken at the sole cost of Grantee. Upon completion of
the restoration, the Grantee shall remove all equipment and materials from the Easement Area.
6. Warranty of Title and Authority. The Grantor warrants that it has full right and lawful
authority to make the grant contained herein and promises and agrees to defend the Grantee in the
exercise of its rights hereunder against any defect in Grantor's title to the lands subject to this
Agreement.
7. Sole Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the sole and complete
agreement between the parties and no additional or different oral representation, promise or
agreement shall be binding on any of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
instrument. No modification to this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and duly
executed by both parties.
8. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by Utah law; the sole venue for
any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be the courts of Grand County, Utah.
9. Remedies and Attorney Fees. In the event of any breach of the provisions of/his
Agreement, the non -breaching party may enforce same in an action for damages, specific
performance, or both. In any such proceeding arising under this Agreement the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney fees and court costs, in addition to any other
remedies or relief.
10. Notices. Any notice shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by
courier, to the addresses for the parties as specified below:
Grantee: Grantor:
City of Moab Giammatteo Investments LLC
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Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Approval of Resolution No. 50-2019 Approving an Agreement between City of Moab and Utah Department of Transportation for Wang Utility Construction
Disposition: Discussion and possible action
Staff Presenter: Chuck Williams, City Engineer
Attachment(s): - Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 50-2019 - Attachment 2 – UDOT US-191 Widening Wang Betterment Improvements Installation Agreement
Recommended Motion: “I move to approve Resolution No. 50-2019 for the UDOT US-191 Widening Wang Betterment Improvements Installation Agreement in the amount of $132,090.00 and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement Obligating Funds from the City to UDOT”
Background/Summary: In conjunction with the planned UDOT project to widen and reconstruct US-191 (Main Street), the City would like to address additional utility replacement and installation needs within the UDOT right of way. The City has coordinated with property owners to install minor utility improvements at this site as a part of this project. Coordinating installation of these utilities prior to the roadway replacement will limit future impacts to the new roadway from any projects east of the highway in the vicinity of this location. The City will provisionally pass through $132,090.00 to UDOT for these improvements from funding provided by Wang. Actual costs will be paid to UDOT, whether higher or lower than this cost. In any case, these funds will be provided by Wang Organization, LLC, and are addressed in a separate City Council agenda item (See agenda item for Resolution No. 49-2019). Staff has worked with UDOT on negotiating this agreement and recommends Council approval.
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CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 50-2019
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MOAB AND
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR WANG UTILITY
CONSTRUCTION
The following findings describe the reasons for this resolution and explain its purpose.
a. The City desires to address additional utility replacement and installation needs within the
UDOT right of way and in the area affected by the US-191 Widening project.
b. Coordinating installation of these utilities prior to the roadway widening will limit future
impacts to the new roadway.
c. The City has arranged with property owners to install minor utility improvements to the east
side of the highway simultaneous to the planned UDOT project to widen and reconstruct US-
191.
Now therefore, the City of Moab resolves as follows:
1. Funding Agreement. The City will enter into a funding agreement paying UDOT monies
received from the Wang Organization and establishing provisional cost of the proposed
betterments at $132,090.00, and in any case stipulating payment of actual costs incurred by
construction.
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by
the City Council, regardless of the date of publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this 12th day of November, 2019.
By:__________________________ _________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date
Attest:
By:___________________________ ________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder Date
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State of Utah
Department of Transportation
Betterment Agreement
Local Agency
Modification to Federal
Aid Agreement
No. (If applicable)
Project Description: US-191 Widening,
Wang betterment improvements
Local Agency: City of Moab
Estimated Value of
Betterment
$132,090.00
PIN Number: 15329
FINET/CID Number: 55050
FMIS Number: F012730
Project Number: F-0191; P 126.11 –
128.20
Project Name: US-191; North Moab to the
Colorado Bridge
Agreement Number
(Assigned By Comptrollers)
Date Executed
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the date shown below, by and between the UTAH DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter referred to as “UDOT”, and
City of Moab a political subdivision of the State of Utah, hereinafter referred to as the
“Local Agency,”
Subject to the attached provisions, UDOT will include the following betterment work items into the above
referenced Project. In conjunction with the Project, UDOT will advertise these items for bid and will administer
construction of the work covered herein. Upon signing this agreement, the Local Agency agrees that the
costs shown below are estimates only and that the Local Agency will be responsible for paying the actual
costs associated with these betterment items, based on Contract Unit Bid Prices, and actual quantities placed.
Description of Work:
- In conjunction with the planned UDOT project to widen and reconstruct US-191 (Main Street),
the Local Agency would like to address additional utility replacement and installation needs within the
UDOT right of way. The City has coordinated with property owners to install minor utility improvements
to the east side of the highway with this project. Coordinating installation of these utilities prior to the
roadway replacement will limit future impacts to the new roadway.
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Betterment Items
Bid Item
No,
Description Quantity Estimated
Unit Price
Estimated
Price
181 10 Inch Water Service 1 Lump $12,000.00 $12,000.00
182 4 Foot Dia. Sewer Manhole 2 each $8,000.00 $16,000.00
183 10 Inch Sewer Line 655 ft $150.00 $98,250.00
184 1D Conduit 192 ft $20.00 $3,840.00
185 Polymer Concrete Junction Box, Tier 22,
Type III 1 each $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Subtotal $132,090.00
Preliminary Engineering @ _% (If applicable) NA
Construction Engineering @ _% (If applicable) NA
Total Estimated Cost $132,090.00
Total Estimated Reimbursement to UDOT is $132,090.00
The total estimated cost of the betterment work shall be advanced / deposited with UDOT prior to
advertising or prior to the completion of the work, which ever is applicable. The Local Agency shall
deposit said amount with UDOT’s Comptroller’s Office located at UDOT/COMPTROLLER, 4501
South 2700 West, Box 141500, Salt Lake City 84119-1500
In the event the actual betterment costs are higher, the Local Agency shall pay the additional amount
required within 30 days of receiving an invoice from UDOT. In the event the actual betterment costs
are lower, UDOT will refund the balance of the amount deposited within 30 days of determining the
final cost of the betterment work
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Provisions
(Note: the language in these provisions shall
not be changed without prior approval from
the Utah AG’s office)
UDOT has prepared plans, specifications and
estimates of costs for the construction of the
project, hereinafter referred to as the “Project.”
The Local Agency desires to include the
betterment work items described herein in the
Project contract work.
UDOT is agreeable to include the Local
Agency’s requested betterment work in the
Project contract providing that the Local Agency
pay the actual additional costs incurred. The
Local Agency agrees that UDOT’s Project will
not be delayed as a result of adding these
betterments, and that no betterments will be
added to the bid package until this agreement has
been signed by both parties.
The Local Agency, at no cost to the Project, shall
provide on-call support from Local Agency’s
Design Engineer or appropriate representative to
correct or clarify issues during construction and to
perform the necessary inspection for the Local
Agency work installed by the contractor. The
Local Agency engineer and/or inspector shall
work with and through UDOT’s Project Manager
or Resident Engineer and shall give no orders
directly to UDOT’s Contractor unless authorized
in writing to do so. It is agreed that UDOT’s
Contractor will accomplish the work covered
herein on Local Agency’s facilities in accordance
with the plans and specifications provided by the
Local Agency, including changes or additions to
said plans and specifications which are approved
by the parties hereto. The Local Agency,
through their inspection of said work, will provide
UDOT’s Project Manager or Resident Engineer
with information covering any problems or
concerns the Local Agency may have with
acceptance of said facilities upon completion of
construction.
Any periodic plan and specification review or
construction inspection performed by UDOT
arising out of the performance of the project does
not relieve the Local Agency of its duty in the
performance of this project or to ensure
compliance with acceptable standards.
Local Agency facilities located on State right of
way will be by permit issued by UDOT to the
Local Agency, and that the Local Agency will
obtain said permit and abide by the conditions
thereof for policing and other controls in the
conformance with Utah Administrative Rules.
I. Indemnification:
UDOT and the Local Agency are both
governmental entities subject to the
Governmental Immunity Act. Each party agrees
to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the
other from and against all claims, suits and costs,
including attorneys' fees for injury or damage of
any kind, arising out of its negligent acts, errors
or omissions of its officers, agents, contractors or
employees in the performance of this agreement,
and from and against all claims, suits, and costs,
including attorneys' fees for injury or damage of
any kind. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to
create additional rights to third parties or to waive
any of the provisions of the Governmental
Immunity Act. The obligation to indemnify is
limited to the dollar amounts set forth in the
Governmental Immunity Act, provided said Act
applies to the action or omission giving rise to the
protections in this paragraph. The indemnification
in this paragraph shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
II. Termination:
This agreement may be terminated as follows:
a. By mutual agreement of the parties, in
writing
b. By either UDOT or the Local Agency for
failure of the other party to fulfill their
obligations as set forth in the provisions of
this agreement. Reasonable allowances will
be made for circumstances beyond the
control of the parties. Written notice of intent
to terminate is required and shall specify the
reasons for termination.
c. By UDOT for the convenience of the State
upon written notice to the Local Agency.
d. Upon satisfactory completion of the
provisions of this agreement.
Except in cases of emergency It is understood
that access for maintenance and servicing of the
III. Maintenance:
The Local Agency agrees that, upon
completion and final inspection of the Project
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construction, to accept, own and maintain the
betterment work covered herein at no further cost
to UDOT.
IV. Payment and Reimbursement to UDOT:
The Local Agency shall be responsible for all
actual costs associated with these betterment
items.
The Local Agency agrees that if it modifies or
cancels this betterment agreement at any time
after it has been signed, the Local Agency
agrees to pay any cancellation penalties or costs
incurred by UDOT as a result of the betterment
work scope being modified or cancelled. In the
event the Local Agency fails to reimburse UDOT
for the costs included in this betterment
agreement, funding for other Local Agency
projects or B&C road funds may be withheld until
the entire payment is made.
V. Change in Scope and Schedule:
The Local Agency recognizes that if their project
scope or schedule changes from the original
intent of this agreement, the UDOT
Project Manager or Resident Engineer will be
notified prior to changes being made. Any costs
incurred by UDOT as a result of these scope or
schedule changes will be the responsibility of the
Local Agency.
In the event there are changes in the scope of the
work, extra work, or changes in the planned work
covered by this agreement, a modification to this
agreement approved in writing by the parties
hereto is required prior to the start of work on said
changes or additions.
VI. Content Review:
Language content was reviewed and approved
by the Utah AG’s office on July 19, 2012.
Local Agency Utah Department of Transportation
By
Date
By
Date
Title/Signature of Official Project Manager
By
Date
By
Date
Title/Signature of additional official if required Program Manager
By
Date
By
Date
Title/Signature of additional official if required Region Director
By
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Date
Title/Signature of additional official if required Comptrollers Office
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Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
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Title: Request of Surplussing and Selling of a Belt Press from the Water Reclamation Facility and Approval of Resolution 62-2019
Staff Presenter: Joel Linares
Attachment(s): MSD Environmental Services, Inc
Options: Approve, deny, or modify.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Surplussing and Selling of a Belt Press to MSD Environmental Services, Inc for the current offer of $50,000.00.
Background/Summary:
The Water Reclamation Facility/Public Works Department feels it's in the best interest of the City to sell the Belt Press to MSD Environmental Services, Inc for the following reasons:
● The new facility has no use of it and can use the area it is being housed..
● It was originally purchased for $212,000.00.
● MSD Environmental Service, Inc., the company we originally purchased the press from, has offered us $50,000.00 as a buy back price. This offer is only good for thirty (30) days.
● If we were to attempt to auction this item we may get a return of approximately $20,000.00, if there were an interested buyer.
● We would also need to connect the press to the facility to prove to a buyer that it functions. This would entail shutting down the facility.
MSD
Environmental Services, Inc.
October 15, 2019
Greg Fosse
Treatment Plant Supervisor
City of Moab, Utah
435-259-5577
E-mail: gfosse(c�moabcity.orq
RE: Mobile Belt Press Offer
Dear Mr. Fosse,
Thank you for taking the time to show Jonathon the mobile press unit. MSD
Environmental Services Inc. is a company that specializes in the sales,
installation, removal and operation of mechanical solids dewatering equipment.
We propose the following offer on the Trailer mounted, 1 M press and mobile belt
conveyor:
Offer total is $50,000.00 which includes 1 M press, Serial Number KP794RW-
1887, control panels, associated parts for the press, any spare parts and support
equipment in inventory, Curtain sided trailer the press is mounted on and 30'
mobile belt conveyor.
Assumptions
We are assuming the following:
• MSD will provide payment prior to taking possession of the equipment.
• GBMSD will provide O&M manuals and any available spare parts for the
press.
• MSD will be responsible for transportation of equipment.
• MSD will be responsible for DOT inspection of the trailer prior to
transportation.
• We are assuming that the City will provide O&M manuals and any
maintenance records
* This offer is valid for 30 days.
1000 US 127 South Eaton, OH 45320 937-533-4682 (Fax) 937-533-4780
www.msdenvironmental.com
MSD recognizes that the equipment is used and that it is being sold "as is"
without any warranties of any kind.
If this offer is acceptable, please notify us as soon as possible in order to make
removal and transportation arrangements.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the matter further, please feel
free to contact me on my cell phone at (937) 903-5733.
Best Regards,
bi/14/ R.ae Z/
Jim RoeII
MSD Environmental Services, Inc.
1000 US 127 South Eaton, OH 45320 937-533-4682 (Fax) 937-533-4780
www.msdenvironmental.com
RESOLUTION #62-2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOAB
DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY OF MOAB AS SURPLUS
WHEREAS, Moab City has the right and title to certain property listed below
and;
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of Moab City declares that at present time, it
has no use whatsoever for said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
MOAB CITY THAT:
1. The property detailed on the attached offer from MSD Environmental
Services, Inc. is hereby declared as surplus city property.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body
of Moab City Council this ____ day of ___________, 2019.
SIGNED:
______________________________
ATTEST: Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor
__________________________________
Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: November 12, 2019
Title: Resolution #58-2019 — A Resolution endorsing the efforts of the City of Moab
economic development to renew the Utah enterprise zone in Moab.
Presenter: Joel Linares
Attachment(s):
●Proposed Resolution
Suggested Motion: "I move to approve Resolution 58-2019, endorsing the efforts of
the City of Moab economic development to renew the Utah Enterprise Zone Program in
Moab.”
Background/Summary:
The City of Moab seeks to establish an Enterprise Zone in the City of Moab as provided
by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. This five-year designation
expired in the City on December 31, 2018, yet it is up for renewal for another five years
by the end of 2019 to avoid any gaps in the designation. Therefore, the renewal of the
program by the end of this year will initiate the program for January 1, 2019 through
December 31, 2023.
This Zone will allow for a business to claim a tax credit of $750 for each new full-time
employee position created within the zone. An additional $500 tax credit may be
claimed if the new full-time employee position created within the enterprise zone pays
at least125% of the county average monthly nonagricultural payroll wage. An additional
tax credit of $750 may be claimed if the new full-time employee position created within
the enterprise zone is in a business entity that adds value to agricultural commodities
through manufacturing or processing. An additional tax credit of $200 may be claimed
for two consecutive years for each new full-time employee position created within the
enterprise zone that is filled by an employee who is insured under an employer-
sponsored health insurance and the employer pays at least 50% of the premium cost for
the year for which the credit is claimed.
This Zone was previously passed by resolution by the City Council in Resolution 22-
2013 on December 10, 2013.
CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 58-2019
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF MOAB
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO RENEW THE UTAH ENTERPRISE ZONE
IN MOAB
WHEREAS, the City of Moab strongly supports efforts to improve employment
opportunities in our area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab strongly supports efforts to assist local businesses in
accessing Utah State economic development incentives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab strongly supports efforts by local businesses to provide
employees with adequate health care insurance benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Utah Enterprise Zone Program provides tax credit incentives to Moab
business for increasing employment opportunities at higher than average wages; and
WHEREAS, the Utah Enterprise Zone Program provides tax credit incentives to Moab
businesses for investment in buildings and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Utah Enterprise Zone Program provides tax credit incentives to Moab
businesses to help those business obtain health care insurance benefits for their
employees.
THEREFORE, we the governing body for the City of Moab do hereby endorse the
efforts of the Moab City Economic Development as directed by staff to renew the Utah
Enterprise the Zone in Moab, thereby allowing Moab businesses to take advantage of tax
credits as allowed under the Utah Enterprise Zone Program.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately on passage.
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of the City of Moab in open session
on this12th day of November, 2019.
SIGNED:ATTEST:
_________________________________________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, Recorder