A. Salt Lake City encourages donations from individuals and entities that support programs and services the city provides to the public. The city shall evaluate whether to accept a proposed donation based on the provisions of this chapter and pertinent city policies and procedures. The city shall have sole discretion to determine whether to accept or decline a proposed donation. The intent of the city is to help donors reach their intended goals while at the same time taking action consistent with the mission, goals, plans, resources, and limitations of the city as a whole.
B. A person who wishes to make a donation is encouraged to contact the recipient city department to discuss the proposed donation and the process for review and acceptance thereof.
C. Subject to the provisions of this chapter and in compliance with any applicable law, the city may accept a donation for the purpose of providing an improvement on city property, including an improvement constructed with volunteer labor. Any improvement shall be completed in conformance with applicable city policy and ordinances, development requirements, and other adopted standards.
D. A donation may be used for any public purpose, subject to the provisions of this chapter and any applicable donation agreement. If it becomes impossible or impractical to administer the donation in accordance with the wishes of the donor, an alternate purpose, which most closely aligns with the donor's intent, will be determined by the city.
E. If applicable, naming of donated property must conform to the city's naming policies.
F. This chapter shall not be construed to create any right for an individual or organization to make an improvement on city property.
G. The mayor, or the mayor's designee, in consultation with the finance department, is authorized to establish policies and procedures related to donations that are consistent with this chapter. (Ord. 42-22, 2022: Ord. 37-20, 2020: Ord. 19-12, 2012)