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Administrative Organization Text Amendment for Public Services

At a glance

  • What: Proposed ordinance amendments to codify City department organizational and responsibility changes within Public Services and related divisions.
  • Where it stands: Work session briefing held August 25, 2026; tentative formal Council action scheduled for September 15, 2026.
  • Status: Briefing completed; organizational changes under Council review.

The proposal

Ordinance amendments to Subsections 2.08.080, 2.08.050, and 2.39.030 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to City department organizational and responsibility changes.

Proposed changes

Engineering Division move:

  • Transfer Engineering Division from Department of Public Services to Department of Community and Neighborhoods

Compliance Division rename:

  • Rename Compliance Division to Urban Services

City Architect changes:

  • Updated description of responsibilities and requirements of the City Architect
  • Delegation of duties from City Engineer to City Architect

Council discussion (August 25 work session)

Council discussed:

  • Updated division names and responsibilities to improve clarity for residents seeking City services
  • A separate proposal to rename the City and County Building as "City Hall"
  • Potential benefits of reducing public confusion regarding City and County functions with the renaming of the City and County Building
  • Administrative and Code changes that would be required for the proposed name change

Timeline

  • Briefing: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  • Set Public Hearing Date: n/a
  • Hold hearing to accept public comment: n/a
  • Tentative Council Action: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Sources

Log

2026-08-25 - City Council Work Session

Briefing on proposed City Code updates reflecting organizational changes within Public Services. Kate Werrett introduced the item; Jorge Chamorro presented. Council discussed improved clarity for residents and related proposal to rename City and County Building as "City Hall."